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#2343166 24-Oct-2019 17:03

pcman2000:
Australia now has a release date for the Fold - 30th October, AU$3000.

Yeah I see that, has to be sent back to aussie for Repair... Really need a nz warranty for this fragile thing

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#2347711 3-Nov-2019 09:03

Might as well start getting the bundle of cash ready for it... Says they cover nz warranty

https://www.dicksmith.co.nz/dn/buy/samsung-galaxy-fold-512gb-space-silver-samsung/

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#2349883 8-Nov-2019 00:50

Finally got mine from Australia. Works great, including WiFi calling on 2degrees.

Tried to get an eSIM from the Spark store to activate on the phone, but it wouldn't work. The person at the store was bamboozled when I asked for an eSIM though, so maybe she just didn't set it up correctly.

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#2350260 8-Nov-2019 14:51

pcman2000:
Finally got mine from Australia. Works great, including WiFi calling on 2degrees.

Tried to get an eSIM from the Spark store to activate on the phone, but it wouldn't work. The person at the store was bamboozled when I asked for an eSIM though, so maybe she just didn't set it up correctly.

Nice did u get from Samsung Australia... As there a online shop nz asking for 4000 not willing to pay more that 1980usd around 3100 nzd

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#2350263 8-Nov-2019 14:57

cokeman2: Nice did u get from Samsung Australia... As there a online shop nz asking for 4000 not willing to pay more that 1980usd around 3100 nzd

Yeah, had a friend bring it over for me.

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#2350486 8-Nov-2019 22:10

So there isn't anywhere in Auckland to have a play with one then I assume?

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#2350509 9-Nov-2019 00:26

networkn:

So there isn't anywhere in Auckland to have a play with one then I assume?

I can't see any Parallel Importer with a physical store stocking such a niche and high risk product, so I'd imagine you won't find a display model anywhere.

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#2350518 9-Nov-2019 05:36

pcman2000:
networkn:

So there isn't anywhere in Auckland to have a play with one then I assume?

I can't see any Parallel Importer with a physical store stocking such a niche and high risk product, so I'd imagine you won't find a display model anywhere.

Don't think there going to be no physical stock especially parallel shops directly import them with Samsung nz not coming to the party don't think it ever see one ... You just have to like your 3000 pH when u open the box lol

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#2364588 2-Dec-2019 13:24

Cat's out of the bag now, billboards went up around Auckland last night.

Galaxy Fold is officially coming to NZ.

https://www.samsung.com/nz/smartphones/galaxy-fold-f900/SM-F900FZKDXNZ/

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#2364589 2-Dec-2019 13:25

NikT:

Cat's out of the bag now, billboards went up around Auckland last night.

Galaxy Fold is officially coming to NZ.

Via Samsung, or through parallel importing?

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#2364591 2-Dec-2019 13:26

networkn:

Via Samsung, or through parallel importing?

Officially, via Samsung and authorised Samsung dealers. There's a registration of interest page up on Samsung's site (and PB's) now. Added Samsung's link to post above.

As some in this thread have noted, given the nature of the product it's not really something you'd want to chance warranty on. Samsung are going above and beyond with the customer experience for this launch, more details coming soon etc.

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#2364703 2-Dec-2019 14:22

Heh, I am wondering whether they will be handling my issue that my screen protector on my note 10+ is coming off already.

Re the Fold, as much as I love the concept, and as much as I love these new bleeding-edge concepts, for $3K+ I will very likely skip this particular generation.

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#2364761 2-Dec-2019 14:38

Oh wow! I never thought it'd happen. I wonder if we're getting the 5G variant to coincide with Vodafone's 5G launch.

Let me know if anyone has questions regarding the Fold; I've had mine for about a month now.

My general impressions are that this is a very impressive and usable device, even if it's first generation. I kinda want to say it's like early OLED TVs or something; as long as you're concious of possible issues (burn in, or in this case the plastic inner display), them you're not going to have any issues unless you're an idiot. If you're a tech enthusiast then this is definitely the device for you.

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#2364763 2-Dec-2019 14:42

If you're a tech enthusiast then this is definitely the device for you.

Don't say things like that! I am doing my best to convince myself I don't want/need one :)

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#2367708 3-Dec-2019 15:29

Hey guys I brought one of ebay Australia for 2400 nzd got away with gst thanks to the seller, will sell my p30pro for 600-700 .$1700 for a fold is not bad will post a pic soon ... only worried about warranty...even thou i asked Samsung nz 2 times they couldn't say for selling time or if ....oh well . Dont know about transferrable warranty to nz lol dont think it work ...

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