Apple wants to be unique. First to use the Micro SIM, then the first to use Nano SIM for the iPhone 5 onwards. Only last year Samsung started to implement Micro SIM for their phones.

Change SIM from your Service Provider. Possible

I second that

Spigen's SP are one of the best. Actually inside the wrap, there are 2 SPs inside. I bought the Oleo one in Feb this year, still using it to date. No scratches at all. The quality is really top notch. Invest in a good one, at least you'll have a peace of mind later on.

Not only Note 3 la, every flagship phones is the same. Many wants to be the early adopters hence paying extra for it. Crazy money really. Smart consumers will know how to differentiate between a need and a want.

Not everyone has that 'kiasu' attitude. It does matter if you get the phone early or late. As you've said, personal preference. For a normal person, what is the need to fork out extra money just to be an early adopter? To show off? Self satisfaction? You've overpaid for the phone, what is so satisfying about that?

So if a person's phone is broken or spoilt, he/she needs a replacement phone, does that mean he or she doesn't need a phone? I like how you put yourself in another person's view and putting it based on your own judgements.

This post has been edited by andrewtho: Sep 21 2013, 11:06 PM

I am pretty sure that you cannot catch the phrase 'smart'. I never said it was wrong to be an early adopter, just stating the facts that one is desperate enough to overpay for the phone just to be an early adopter. Well, if you felt it, then that is your problem because I was merely agreeing with the person I've replied earlier.

There is no such thing as first customer or second customer. I believe what you are referring to is early adopters. Does it even matter if you are the first to get it? Sooner or later people will start owning it too. Secondhand value? The value of the phone depreciates as soon as you pick it up from the store, just like owning a car. Simple as ABC. Doesn't mean that you've purchased the phone on the first day of launch will guarantee that the value of the phone will sustain at it's peak value.

You jumped at my statement of 'smart consumers'. For instance:

Which part of my statement stated that early adopters are not smart? Or should I put in your way, stupid?

I'm not trying to belittle you but please improve on your understanding and reading skills. The word 'smart consumers' is a general term used by consumers who understands the value of the market and not paying stupid money just to be an early adopter. There is no wrong of being an early adopter, just the fact that paying overboard is not very 'wise' of a person since the phone will be release in a few weeks.

Again, I do not tolerate people who jump or make their own conclusions.

Isn't he famous for it since the S4 thread and occasionally Note 2 thread?

Up to you then. If you feel offended by it, go suck it up. You are a judge of your own visions and perceptions. Ain't got time to argue with people like you.

I never judged. I was referring to those who've overpaid for the phone not those early adopters who paid RRP for it. Overpaying for a phone is what I am commenting on. And yes he took my statement wrongly because he misunderstood my statement. There is no right or wrong for one to do with their money, economically it is wrong but again, who are we to judge?

Well said. Planning to sign with a telco or just the phone individually?

Look back at your previous statement(s) and I would like to beg to differ? If you put it that way, I can say the same thing as well, vice versa. And for the record, your English is really hard to read. I'm having trouble trying to reiterate your statements.

No offense Uncle Benny.

I have already stated that I have no issues with people being an early adopter nor overpaying for the phone. The fact of paying 'extra' for a phone that has been jacked up for an inflationary price to cater those who are willing to fork out extra is not economically correct. It is not wrong, but in terms of overpaying for something to get it first hand is not what usual consumers do. Despite the fact that more well off consumers may disagree, it cannot be deemed as a common thing. Honestly, how many would fork out extra hundreds just to get their hands on it first? No many.

To understand the fact that some are unwilling to wait for a little while longer just to get the hands for the RRP doesn't make sense. There is no right or wrong in this argument. I am stating based on my opinions even though I have never stated that paying extra is 'stupid' as that one claimed. That is pure slender.

It is not about how much you have or how willing are you to spend on something. Most people will wait for the phone to officially launch locally and purchase the phone. Again, only a small fraction of the customer segments will pay extra just to get their hands on the phone earlier than others. As I've stated, there is no wrong or right answers. These argument is purely based on opinions and one should not overact over such issue.

Again, as much as I respect you for your contributions to this forum, I have no intention on getting off the wrong foot with you. Cheers.