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Reply # 637241 7-Jun-2012 11:32
We're really this slow in NZ? Even Aussie got them blue phones in 16/32 before us. And we launched the S3 before they did as well. Samsung really F with us all because we have less people. Well that's the reality of living in a small isolated country with a small market, it's not specific to Samsung. We launched the same day as Australia did as well. I think overall we do pretty well for our size (market and geographical). Me: \|  iMac 27" (2011) \|  Mac mini (2011) \| Samsung Galaxy Note II \|  iPad Wi-Fi 64GB (2012) \|  TV (2010 & 2012) \|  Time Capsule 2TB \|  AirPort Express (2008 & 2012) \|  iPod Shuffle 2GB (2010) \| Wife: \|  MacBook Air 11" (2012) \|  iPhone 4S 16GB \|  iPod Nano 8GB (2009) \|

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Reply # 637252 7-Jun-2012 11:45
corksta: We're really this slow in NZ? Even Aussie got them blue phones in 16/32 before us. And we launched the S3 before they did as well. Samsung really F with us all because we have less people. Well that's the reality of living in a small isolated country with a small market, it's not specific to Samsung. We launched the same day as Australia did as well. I think overall we do pretty well for our size (market and geographical). its a fact, samsung galaxy SIII stock was diverted to aussie for their release, even the telco bosses from here, were in aussie for their release.. its nothing personal, just business :S

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Reply # 637255 7-Jun-2012 11:49
nzviking: bignicko: NZViking - If you're on. Does your brother have any info on when NL are expecting blue 16GB pre-orders from last weekend to be available as it sounds like a lot of european (and now VF Oz) shops have stock? Cheers if he can help. dunno, will give him a call :) he said yesterday that there was no ETA, no ETA means a few weeks normally he said Thanks.

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Reply # 637256 7-Jun-2012 11:49
nofam: Ummm. . . .It's called Commerce. In order to recoup as much of the money outlayed on R&D as quickly as possible, you sell at a premium price to the Early Adopter market segment. Your SIG is a bit too over killed and too long. :) Can you shorten it? Not that it is a problem but it just taking a big chunk on my S2 screen hehe. Yeah I understand the commerce schnitzel way of marketing stuff. Just ranting my desperation that is all lol. Being jealous of the Aussie is not a new thing :D but at least NZ is still safer to live than over there.

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Reply # 637263 7-Jun-2012 12:08
IntegerIsNumber: nofam: Ummm. . . .It's called Commerce. In order to recoup as much of the money outlayed on R&D as quickly as possible, you sell at a premium price to the Early Adopter market segment. Your SIG is a bit too over killed and too long. :) Can you shorten it? Not that it is a problem but it just taking a big chunk on my S2 screen hehe. Yeah I understand the commerce schnitzel way of marketing stuff. Just ranting my desperation that is all lol. Being jealous of the Aussie is not a new thing :D but at least NZ is still safer to live than over there. Part of me actually feels safer in Aussie. S3

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Reply # 637274 7-Jun-2012 12:39
IntegerIsNumber: nofam: Ummm. . . .It's called Commerce. In order to recoup as much of the money outlayed on R&D as quickly as possible, you sell at a premium price to the Early Adopter market segment. Your SIG is a bit too over killed and too long. :) Can you shorten it? Not that it is a problem but it just taking a big chunk on my S2 screen hehe. Yeah sure. . . .Anything else you'd like me to do? Move the earth 3 inches to the left? Life is mostly froth and bubble, two things stand like stone - kindness in another's trouble, courage in your own. SGSIII ROM: WanamLite v1.3 Kernel: Ninphetamine v1.1.0 Modem: DXLEA SGSII (Now belongs to SWMBO) ROM: WanamLite v12 Kernel: Siyah v3.3.2 Modem: BVLPB SGS (Cat's chew toy) If you need a download-mode jig ASAP, you're welcome to borrow mine! Works with SGS I/II/III. I also have a SIM cutter available (Dunedin) - happy to post either to you at your cost.

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Reply # 637286 7-Jun-2012 12:55
avecha: Part of me actually feels safer in Aussie. S3 You are actually probably right! NZ has a much higher violent crime rate, especially child abuse, while Australia has a higher burglary rate. Both AU/NZ are pretty much equal on homicide rate though! Give me higher burglary over violent crime any day! It's probably a lot different in terms of reported crime too. The news here seems to push violent crime as all the lead stories. I have moved across the ditch. Now residing in Melbourne as a VOIP/Video Technical Trainer/Engineer.

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Reply # 637297 7-Jun-2012 13:12
nofam: Yeah sure. . . .Anything else you'd like me to do? Move the earth 3 inches to the left? No no dont do that please. am trying to watch venus

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Reply # 637312 7-Jun-2012 13:27
sqlpro: nofam: ? Yeah sure. . . .Anything else you'd like me to do? ?Move the earth 3 inches to the left?? No no dont do that please. am trying to watch venus Agreed don't do that. I don't want to be closer to the Aussies :) But thanks for removing your long signature :) Sarcasm

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Reply # 637371 7-Jun-2012 15:23
And now Apple want to block the S3: http://www.androidguys.com/2012/06/06/apple-adds-samsung-galaxy-s-iii-to-suit-renews-complaints-with-htc/

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Reply # 637376 7-Jun-2012 15:28
Blues being delivered in UK. Heres a good post on what the new one looks like http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=27067295&postcount=1290 Still wavering over waiting. So frustrated with myself but I buy one phone every 2-3 years so I know I need to see one then decide.

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Reply # 637381 7-Jun-2012 15:32
MurrayM: And now Apple want to block the S3: http://www.androidguys.com/2012/06/06/apple-adds-samsung-galaxy-s-iii-to-suit-renews-complaints-with-htc/ They should change their name to Rotten Apple. And unified search infringes on Siri? Umm, S-Voice is based on Vlingo is it not? Which has been around longer than Siri. Apple: Have it their way Android: Have it your way

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Reply # 637411 7-Jun-2012 16:29
Ok well I have my white GS3 as of now, it's charging. Thanks to VF for making it possible, you guys ROCK.

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Reply # 637416 7-Jun-2012 16:40
JB Have white 16Gb SIII in stock today. Just been into St Lukes and they had about 20

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Reply # 637420 7-Jun-2012 16:53
networkn: Ok well I have my white GS3 as of now, it's charging. Thanks to VF for making it possible, you guys ROCK. Nice! So what did you pay in the end? Life is mostly froth and bubble, two things stand like stone - kindness in another's trouble, courage in your own. SGSIII ROM: WanamLite v1.3 Kernel: Ninphetamine v1.1.0 Modem: DXLEA SGSII (Now belongs to SWMBO) ROM: WanamLite v12 Kernel: Siyah v3.3.2 Modem: BVLPB SGS (Cat's chew toy) If you need a download-mode jig ASAP, you're welcome to borrow mine! Works with SGS I/II/III. I also have a SIM cutter available (Dunedin) - happy to post either to you at your cost.

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