07-17-2012 at 12:53 PM
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Also, I've been hearing rumours that for those Canadian preorders that have shipped, they're all coming from the US.
Considering that this is coming through UPS, there is a chance that a tariff will be applied once it crosses the border.
Unless Google absorbs the costs, there is a chance anyone who preordered may have to pay an additional ~$50 to get their device.
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i've been reading the same on G+, but i haven't gotten a tracking number. Melanie is yours with UPS or Canada Post? |
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07-17-2012 at 01:02 PM
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i've been reading the same on G+, but i haven't gotten a tracking number. Melanie is yours with UPS or Canada Post?
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Its with UPS, but i cant track it yet, it says give it 24 hours before I can track it. and i didnt even think about an extra tarriff, I just assumed that it would be all a-ok.
Seriously though? $50 I will be so unhappy
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07-17-2012 at 01:06 PM
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Its with UPS, but i cant track it yet, it says give it 24 hours before I can track it. and i didnt even think about an extra tarriff, I just assumed that it would be all a-ok.
Seriously though? $50 I will be so unhappy
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i dont think they'll charge extra. Google would've stated they're not responsible for any extra costs via courier. so i think we're safe. on the otherhand, i'm still waiting for that damn email!! |
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07-17-2012 at 01:10 PM
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i dont think they'll charge extra. Google would've stated they're not responsible for any extra costs via courier. so i think we're safe. on the otherhand, i'm still waiting for that damn email!!
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Yea im usually really careful about that stuff, I check all the shipping and extra cost information. I hope it all works out just fine. Im already working on incresing the size of my drop box 
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07-17-2012 at 01:36 PM
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Yea im usually really careful about that stuff, I check all the shipping and extra cost information. I hope it all works out just fine. Im already working on incresing the size of my drop box |
use instant upload from the dropbox app on your phone (pending on your data plan and bandwidth) it automatically uploads the pics and videos you take. I'm up to 13gbs on db now. Looking for someone with an SGS3 so i can log in and get 48gbs  |
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use instant upload from the dropbox app on your phone (pending on your data plan and bandwidth) it automatically uploads the pics and videos you take. I'm up to 13gbs on db now. Looking for someone with an SGS3 so i can log in and get 48gbs |
whats sgs3? and how does that let you have 48gbs?
yea i saw the option for uploading all my pics but i wasnt sure, does that mean it just keeps expanding my space as i take pictures etc?
also whats the security/ownership like? I know facebook owns all your photos, but db isnt like that right? no one will steal my stuff?
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whats sgs3? and how does that let you have 48gbs?
yea i saw the option for uploading all my pics but i wasnt sure, does that mean it just keeps expanding my space as i take pictures etc?
also whats the security/ownership like? I know facebook owns all your photos, but db isnt like that right? no one will steal my stuff?
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galaxy s3, they just have some promo where if you have a galaxy s3 and use DB you get 48gb free for two years.
it expands every 250mb worth of pics you take. Security is all private afaik. Nothing is shared unless you decide to share your folder, and even then you have to share a link. I dont know about ownership... so sorry on the last point =\
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Wow, what a bunch of asshats they have working at google, they should have garunteed the pre-order people theirs before they shipped everything off to retail stores. If I see this tablet in an electronic store imma gonna cancel my order, didn't even think of that tariff.. I got charged like 40-50$ on a thinkgeek order of ~300$ on top of shipping and taxes.. :/
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Im pretty sure a company like google will consider tariffs. My guess is they will send a truckload of Nexus 7 to their canadian office and ship it from that address.
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Im pretty sure a company like google will consider tariffs. My guess is they will send a truckload of Nexus 7 to their canadian office and ship it from that address.
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NOPE, my UPS tracking number says its in Kentucky, and it will arrive at my house by friday.
Which is crazy cause it told me it would be like a 2-day express ship, and it shipped yesterday.
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Hmm then I assume any cross border charges will be waived.
Keep us posted either way!
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Also it was funny, everyones raving about the Jelly Bean's smoothness with zero lag. And i watched an unboxing on youtube last night, and they guys is all "as you can see its incredible smooth, the transitions are flawless *opens app... lag* with the exception of thatright there it is incredibly smooth"
lol
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Also it was funny, everyones raving about the Jelly Bean's smoothness with zero lag. And i watched an unboxing on youtube last night, and they guys is all "as you can see its incredible smooth, the transitions are flawless *opens app... lag* with the exception of thatright there it is incredibly smooth"
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Link? Im curious, since all ive heard about JB is project butter as well
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Link? Im curious, since all ive heard about JB is project butter as well
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I cant link you right now. But i just search "google nexus 7" and it was called Unboxing, with about 300,000 hits. Youll know its the right one when you see how long it takes this guy to open the box - he has alot of trouble lol
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I should mention there are a lot of defects going around. A pretty common one that even mine has is this thing where the left hand side of the screen bulges up over time. Everyone seems to thinks it's an issue with the adhesive that holds the device together that occurred from manufacturing too quickly.
It's pretty annoying, but I think I'll just live with it since it's purely cosmetic and will be unnoticeable when I eventually get a good case.
Understandably though, most people are flipping their shit over it.
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