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My First Android :)

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sunny4691
sunny4691 Original post #1
Jan 30, 2013 at 1:37 PM
Hi guys, after much of a waiting due to the holidays and bandhs in Assam, got my Nexus 4 16GB yesterday. Its my first android so still learning about all the features of android.

Also got Skinomi screen protector + Nillkin white case.




*i.imgur.com/GQJtNVZ.jpg *i.imgur.com/ijpZoL6.jpg
Nerevarine
Jan 30, 2013 at 2:29 PM
gratz bro, that is one hell of a phone..
its currently at the top of the food chain :)
Nanducob
Jan 30, 2013 at 5:35 PM
Congrats:)
V
Jan 30, 2013 at 5:50 PM
Oh awesome! I just ordered it yesterday... Will join the elite group soon..
S
Jan 30, 2013 at 5:58 PM
Hey congrats on the purchase mate. what route did you go for purchasing and how much are the damages? Do post some impressions.
L
Jan 30, 2013 at 6:41 PM
whats the damage $$$
ShankJ
ShankJ #8
Jan 30, 2013 at 6:47 PM
Congrates.. that calls in for a party..:bananana:

What are the specs and the damage??
Nanducob
Nanducob #10
Jan 30, 2013 at 7:28 PM
Need more photos;)
sunny4691
sunny4691 #11
Jan 30, 2013 at 10:24 PM
Hey congrats on the purchase mate. what route did you go for purchasing and how much are the damages? Do post some impressions.
Thanks bro, I bought it sealed pack from Amazon for $500 including the screen protector, case. I got it via PPOBox and had to pay 1959rs for the custom charges, shipping, etc.

Oh awesome! I just ordered it yesterday... Will join the elite group soon..
Congrats bro, you're going to love it.

whats the damage $$$

$500 for the phone + protector + case, and paid 1959rs as custom duties, shipping, etc

Congrates.. that calls in for a party..:bananana:

What are the specs and the damage??
Thanks bro, you can see the specs here - LG Nexus 4 E960 - Full phone specifications , and damages posted above.


Thanks bro :)

Need more photos;)


Thanks bro, actually I don't have a good camera other than the Nexus lol
pratyush997
Jan 30, 2013 at 10:36 PM
Congrates.. that calls in for a party..:bananana:

What are the specs and the damage??
You freaking kidding?
It's goddamn nexus dude!

@sunny4691 :- Congo!
First android - The best one!
^^This should be the title ;)
tkin
tkin #14
Jan 30, 2013 at 11:20 PM
Comgrats, and how much did you have to pay in total, incl the accessories.

Also how much time did the shipping take?
sunny4691
sunny4691 #15
Jan 31, 2013 at 12:22 AM
Comgrats, and how much did you have to pay in total, incl the accessories.

Also how much time did the shipping take?
Thanks bro. The total cost was $500 + 1959rs(custom, shipping) incl the accessories.

Shipping from your PPOBox US address to your local Indian address will take abt 7 business days. If you use PPOBox you will get it in sealed condition, otherwise if you use other forwarding services, custom officers will open the seal for inspection :) .
tkin
tkin #16
Jan 31, 2013 at 12:27 AM
Thanks bro. The total cost was $500 + 1959rs(custom, shipping) incl the accessories.

Shipping from your PPOBox US address to your local Indian address will take abt 7 business days. If you use PPOBox you will get it in sealed condition, otherwise if you use other forwarding services, custom officers will open the seal for inspection :) .
And the customs? When do I have to pay it?
SaiyanGoku
Jan 31, 2013 at 1:13 AM
Congrats dude!
ShankJ
ShankJ #18
Jan 31, 2013 at 9:25 AM
You freaking kidding?
It's goddamn nexus dude!

@sunny4691 :- Congo!
First android - The best one!
^^This should be the title ;)

I'm more of a mid-budget android guy so never bothered to inquire about prices of Nexus or One S..:D
sunny4691
sunny4691 #19
Jan 31, 2013 at 10:46 AM
And the customs? When do I have to pay it?

If you use PPOBox, they will send you the customs duty+ their shipping and handling charges invoice even before it reaches India, they will send you the item after you make the payment, customs will be 2% of the value, shipping will be $10 for the 1st lb and $8 or $6 for subsequent lbs.

Congrats dude!
Thanks :)
quagmire
quagmire #20
Jan 31, 2013 at 12:26 PM
Congos sunny4691..

Just found out PPOBox does not support Play store..:cry:
Is there any other shipping service which supports Play store?
sunny4691
sunny4691 #21
Jan 31, 2013 at 1:40 PM
Congos sunny4691..

Just found out PPOBox does not support Play store..:cry:
Is there any other shipping service which supports Play store?
Thanks bro.
You can get it from play store via PPOBox, just don't write 'PPOBox' No., directly write your unique no., you can also use Hopshopgo, shopandship, etc. I haven't used hopshopgo, but I did used SNS ealrier sometime and they were pretty good, but now their service has detoriated, so I will advice against it. Hopshopgo will save you the local US taxes as its located in Oregon, a tax free state, but except PPOBox the other couriers will open the seal for custom inspection, and someone got his device in switched ON condition lol.

The only drawback of PPOBox is that they will only insure your package for a value of $200 only, but they are pretty safe and very fast.
RON28
RON28 #22
Jan 31, 2013 at 3:45 PM
where do you stay? i want to steal it.
Myth
Myth #26
Jan 31, 2013 at 6:05 PM
Congrats sunny4691.
Btw, what is its price here in India ?
sunny4691
sunny4691 #27
Jan 31, 2013 at 6:39 PM
^ Thanks mate. Its not launched in India, but people are importing and selling it here in India from anywhere between 30k to 35k.
tkin
tkin #28
Jan 31, 2013 at 6:43 PM
^ Thanks mate. Its not launched in India, but people are importing and selling it here in India from anywhere between 30k to 35k.
Ouch :( :(
ShankJ
ShankJ #29
Jan 31, 2013 at 6:46 PM
@tkin- you have a budget of 20k right?? Hard luck!!
tkin
tkin #30
Jan 31, 2013 at 6:55 PM
@tkin- you have a budget of 20k right?? Hard luck!!
It just became 1k, I am getting a lappy and upgrading my camera to FZ200, there goes all my cash, and for now I'll use a nokia 101 dual sim alongside my 5800XM.
ShankJ
ShankJ #31
Jan 31, 2013 at 6:58 PM
It just became 1k, I am getting a lappy and upgrading my camera to FZ200, there goes all my cash, and for now I'll use a nokia 101 dual sim alongside my 5800XM.

ohh, the G6-2313Ax thing.. Brilliant decision.. When you buying the laptop..??
tkin
tkin #32
Jan 31, 2013 at 7:03 PM
ohh, the G6-2313Ax thing.. Brilliant decision.. When you buying the laptop..??
This week, after I receive payment for the card.

Lets not cr@p this thread.
ShankJ
ShankJ #33
Jan 31, 2013 at 7:06 PM
@tkin- PARTY!!!!:razz:

Sorry OP..

OP-
Could you out up few more pics of your cell?? More photos please..:)
sunny4691
sunny4691 #34
Jan 31, 2013 at 7:46 PM
@tkin , its currently in stock in play store, you can get it at less than 25k including everything for the 16gb one.
tkin
tkin #35
Jan 31, 2013 at 7:55 PM
@tkin , its currently in stock in play store, you can get it at less than 25k including everything for the 16gb one.
Not now.. :(
Maybe after a few months later as I'd start earning then.
quagmire
quagmire #36
Feb 2, 2013 at 3:17 PM
sunny4691 said:
You can get it from play store via PPOBox, just don't write 'PPOBox' No., directly write your unique no., you can also use Hopshopgo, shopandship, etc. I haven't used hopshopgo, but I did used SNS ealrier sometime and they were pretty good, but now their service has detoriated, so I will advice against it. Hopshopgo will save you the local US taxes as its located in Oregon, a tax free state, but except PPOBox the other couriers will open the seal for custom inspection, and someone got his device in switched ON condition lol.

The only drawback of PPOBox is that they will only insure your package for a value of $200 only, but they are pretty safe and very fast.

I am new to this forwarding thing.. Can u elaborate the first line.?

sunny4691 said:
its currently in stock in play store, you can get it at less than 25k including everything for the 16gb one.

Hw?
anirbandd
anirbandd #37
Feb 2, 2013 at 10:05 PM
Helluva good phone for first android phone bro!! enjoy! :D
sunny4691
sunny4691 #38
Feb 3, 2013 at 12:52 PM
I am new to this forwarding thing.. Can u elaborate the first line.?



Hw?
Actually Google and many online stores don't ship to PO BOX addresses, PO BOX is a box where the letters are dropped but they can't do this with expensive things so they require a delivery confirmation, they confuse PPOBox address with PO Box, so they don't ship to that address, and if you omit PPOBox and instead just write your unique PPOBox no., to identify your package, there won't be any problem.

Regarding ordering one from play store, you will have to use a USA proxy to access playstore and order from your credit card.

Helluva good phone for first android phone bro!! enjoy! :D

Thanks mate
P
Mar 3, 2013 at 11:44 PM
Congrats on the purchase :):) .....I got saved from all these steps, as my sister brought it while coming back from US...
sunny4691
sunny4691 #42
Mar 12, 2013 at 10:58 PM
:) . trying to find a nice case for the phone, but cannot find :(

I am using the Rearth ringke hybrid fusion case with Skinomi full body protector kit, the case is really good. Earlier I also used the Nillkin white case for about 2 days, will be selling it pretty soon :) .
shreymittal
Mar 12, 2013 at 11:01 PM
congo bro for your nexus 4
P
Mar 15, 2013 at 11:59 AM
I am using the Rearth ringke hybrid fusion case with Skinomi full body protector kit, the case is really good. Earlier I also used the Nillkin white case for about 2 days, will be selling it pretty soon :) .

Is it available in India by any chance :)
sunny4691
sunny4691 #45
Mar 17, 2013 at 1:03 PM
Is it available in India by any chance :)
I don't think its available in India, I got it imported from Amazon, BTW you can have a look at the cases available here- Google Nexus 4 Covers :: MobileFun India , and If you want a body protector kit, I have got a Skinomi full body protector kit for sale in bazaar section.