There will not be an LTE version with exynos, at least not this year. att will definitely get the s4, as will rogers, if they are planning on selling an lte version.
Will you be buying an international version or an US version?
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There will not be an LTE version with exynos, at least not this year. att will definitely get the s4, as will rogers, if they are planning on selling an lte version.
Ur talking as if its written in stone. Its not. Exynos supports lte externally so theres a slight chance.
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The international version always offers more flexibility and less restrictions, and you can bring it with you when you travel, I don't see why I don't want to get one.
The international version always offers more flexibility and less restrictions, and you can bring it with you when you travel, I don't see why I don't want to get one.
Perhaps I'll buy euro version, because in my country(Russia) price on it will be higher on 250-300$
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Anyone know if the International version works on T-mobile bands in the US. Would love to buy that unlocked and go with T-mobiles prepaid plans since there revising prices. Also will the benefit of having an S4 be 2gb of Ram or is it just the Japanese version?
International versions are the only ones available for pre-order if I'm not mistaken.
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Get the international version. Already orderd. 
Was the the third number who order it but get it as first. Two weeks until i get it finally. Clocks tickin. BTW can someone freeze me for two weeks like Cartman?
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Was the the third number who order it but get it as first. Two weeks until i get it finally. Clocks tickin. BTW can someone freeze me for two weeks like Cartman? Sent from my GT-I9000 using xda premium
Pre ordered the sgs3 from expansys USA. Never like the carrier branded versions, they release late and with their ugly logos on the front. They put sub par processor because of lte support, although this time around snapdragon s4 is not that bad. And they tend to change the design of the phones as well to make sure they stand out from other carrier version. Bottom line they rape the original design in every way before releasing
So I always like the original unbranded international versions.
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So I always like the original unbranded international versions.
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Pre ordered the sgs3 from expansys USA. Never like the carrier branded versions, they release late and with their ugly logos on the front. They put sub par processor because of lte support, although this time around snapdragon s4 is not that bad. And they tend to change the design of the phones as well to make sure they stand out from other carrier version. Bottom line they rape the original design in every way before releasing
So I always like the original unbranded international versions.
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I want the Asian version with 2gb ram, if not then the international
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Apparently, I've read somewhere that the Exynos does work with LTE, just not in America.
http://androidforums.com/samsung-ga...-iii-exynos-processor-can-support-lte-4g.html
http://androidforums.com/samsung-ga...-iii-exynos-processor-can-support-lte-4g.html
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Can you get the Asian one in english?
the problem in USA is that if you get the int'l version:
- it may only work with ATT
- you'll pay a lot to the carrier, as much as if you had the phone "for free" (and not just with ATT)
So it's quite a bit more interesting to get the carrier version in many cases
- it may only work with ATT
- you'll pay a lot to the carrier, as much as if you had the phone "for free" (and not just with ATT)
So it's quite a bit more interesting to get the carrier version in many cases
I will be switching to Verizon as a new customer. Might as well get their US version with the contract discount. Tried all other carriers in my area and they ALL suck! I don't want to pay 6 or 7 or 8 hunred out of pocket to ensure I get a quad core. I don't need the LTE, but that's what will be in the Verizon version for sure.
But you will not have ugly carrier logos on the phone and also if you are not into rooting international version gets updated way earlier than carrier versions.
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For USA users, the international version's downsides are:
1. No LTE. In general, you always want the fastest connection speed possible. I've seen LTE and it's a quantum leap in end user satisfaction when surfing the internet, etc. Esp with streaming videos. Big deal for most people, even if you don't think you'd need it. I never thought I'd need anything beyond a standard DSL connection, but I went with a cable modem connection (on a free trial from comcast) and it makes a huge difference. And LTE doesn't add any cost to your monthly plan in the USA.
2. Cost. No subsidy. So what would stink is if you used your international version for 2 years anyway on AT&T, and you never got the subsidy. If you're going to be with a telephone company for 2 years anyway, it's like not taking their freebie.
3. Maybe battery life issues. Quad core may eat into the battery (then again, LTE may eat into it worse).
Reasons for USA owners to get international version
1. Higher resale value
2. Faster updates, and probably a more stable, better overall user experience
3. Likely a truer experience, crapware is really a huge problem from the carriers.
It's a real hard choice. The fact that faster updates is only available with the international version is a big deal, that is in a nutshell everything that is wrong with Android. You're not buying an Android phone.You're basically buying an HTC OS phone, or a Samsung OS phone. Because you're at their mercy trying to upgrade to the latest functionality. With Windows phone and iOS, you get updates, regularly, easily, and reliably. Something so basic,hasn't materialized on Android.
If the branded versions had updates within 2 weeks of release from Google, then the appeal of an international version would go away alot for US users. It's a sad commentary on the state of Android....although I'm going for Android anyway b/c I willingly know that I am going to deal with poorer stability, more hassles, and do it all for the sake of "open source" (although I think android is more closed than we'd like to believe) and I want better hardware choices. The more I think about it, the more I realize that Android's runaway success has to do with carriers more than it has to do with satisfied customers.
1. No LTE. In general, you always want the fastest connection speed possible. I've seen LTE and it's a quantum leap in end user satisfaction when surfing the internet, etc. Esp with streaming videos. Big deal for most people, even if you don't think you'd need it. I never thought I'd need anything beyond a standard DSL connection, but I went with a cable modem connection (on a free trial from comcast) and it makes a huge difference. And LTE doesn't add any cost to your monthly plan in the USA.
2. Cost. No subsidy. So what would stink is if you used your international version for 2 years anyway on AT&T, and you never got the subsidy. If you're going to be with a telephone company for 2 years anyway, it's like not taking their freebie.
3. Maybe battery life issues. Quad core may eat into the battery (then again, LTE may eat into it worse).
Reasons for USA owners to get international version
1. Higher resale value
2. Faster updates, and probably a more stable, better overall user experience
3. Likely a truer experience, crapware is really a huge problem from the carriers.
It's a real hard choice. The fact that faster updates is only available with the international version is a big deal, that is in a nutshell everything that is wrong with Android. You're not buying an Android phone.You're basically buying an HTC OS phone, or a Samsung OS phone. Because you're at their mercy trying to upgrade to the latest functionality. With Windows phone and iOS, you get updates, regularly, easily, and reliably. Something so basic,hasn't materialized on Android.
If the branded versions had updates within 2 weeks of release from Google, then the appeal of an international version would go away alot for US users. It's a sad commentary on the state of Android....although I'm going for Android anyway b/c I willingly know that I am going to deal with poorer stability, more hassles, and do it all for the sake of "open source" (although I think android is more closed than we'd like to believe) and I want better hardware choices. The more I think about it, the more I realize that Android's runaway success has to do with carriers more than it has to do with satisfied customers.
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International versions are the only ones available for pre-order if I'm not mistaken.
Sent from my SGH-I777 using Tapatalk 21Pre ordered the sgs3 from expansys USA. Never like the carrier branded versions, they release late and with their ugly logos on the front. They put sub par processor because of lte support, although this time around snapdragon s4 is not that bad. And they tend to change the design of the phones as well to make sure they stand out from other carrier version. Bottom line they rape the original design in every way before releasing
So I always like the original unbranded international versions.
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I want the Asian version with 2gb ram, if not then the international
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