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They can help you, sure. As long as it's a legit beta then it's Apple's program and they can support you pretty easily. They may or may not ask to revert; but here's how the script usually goes:

1. Ask you about the problem
2. They will try / ask you to repro
3. They will run diagnostics
4. They will ask if you have a backup on iCloud

^ This is the important step. Have your stuff backed up because you need to be ready for the possibility you will be leaving with a wiped phone or will be hanging around the store waiting to redownload the basics over wifi.

5. If diagnostics shows a hardware problem, then the appointment pretty much stops there. They'll give you some options - depending on if you have an active warranty/Applecare or not - and you can decide what, if anything to do.

Most stores now do in-store repairs so if they need to replace the screen they will actually set up a time for you to come back (I heard some stores offer loaners in the meantime, but I haven't seen it happen personally?) If it's sufficiently bad they will tombstone it and give you a refurb on the spot. Apple refurbs are awesome so basically you're getting a new phone. (They used to do this a lot more quickly until they did in-store repair)

6. Everyone asks, but you will never get a phone except for the same config as the one you brought in. Even if it's the iPhone 4. They will give trade in credit for phones if you want to move up, but the value is very, very low.

7. If diagnostics don't show an obvious problem, they are going to ask to wipe your phone to latest public iOS. They have macs there to help with the process if need be. This is a very popular step because a lot of weird software problems go away with a wipe. Sometimes they need to do this just to decide whether the phone needs a fix or a replacement.

Thanks, that's very detailed.

I got this phone overseas as a gift, I was going to live with the problem but I asked apple support a while ago and they said my phone is actually serviceable for free according to the online rep after several confirmations. So I'll try my luck tomorrow and I already got an appointment ready.
 
new update for gravity rush ps4

"Hello from Amazon.ca.

I'm writing to followup regarding the availability of item "Gravity Rush Remastered." I apologize for delay in sending reply to your email.

I've checked with our inventory department and they told that "We have already received the order for these items from our customers for the copies suppliers will send to us."

To avoid the order cancellations due to non availability of this item with our supplier this item is listed as Currently unavailable in our site.

We already contacted our suppliers regarding the availability of this item. Once we received item from them we will update it on our site.

I hope that you will honor us with another opportunity to prove the quality of our service to you in the future.

In addition to a wide selection of items, one of our aims at Amazon.ca is to provide a convenient and efficient service; in this case, we have not met that standard.

We hope to see you again soon.

We'd appreciate your feedback. Please use the links below to tell us about your experience today."

Sound like they are getting it but don't know how many copies.... and don't want to cancel ppl orders if they can't get enough....
 
I think they are model-specific. I just did a search for the ink you wanted in ebay and got these results. I'd make sure it says it'll work with your specific printer before ordering though.

With my printer after refilling it has a permanent low ink warning but it prints fine. I have never tried it with any other printer so I can't make any promises but it is very, very cheap to do it this way if it works for you.

Thanks a lot! I've ordered a kit. I'll see how it goes!
 
This Division Beta Code thing is getting silly. I got my code from Amazon, and registered it in the Ubi site. At what point to I get an actual PSN code to download the client?

It took over a day for me to show up in the beta section of Ubi site. Just keep checking the site. I didn't receive an email from Ubi. Preload the beta as soon as you get it
 
new update for gravity rush ps4

"Hello from Amazon.ca.

I'm writing to followup regarding the availability of item "Gravity Rush Remastered." I apologize for delay in sending reply to your email.

I've checked with our inventory department and they told that "We have already received the order for these items from our customers for the copies suppliers will send to us."

To avoid the order cancellations due to non availability of this item with our supplier this item is listed as Currently unavailable in our site.

We already contacted our suppliers regarding the availability of this item. Once we received item from them we will update it on our site.

I hope that you will honor us with another opportunity to prove the quality of our service to you in the future.

In addition to a wide selection of items, one of our aims at Amazon.ca is to provide a convenient and efficient service; in this case, we have not met that standard.

We hope to see you again soon.

We'd appreciate your feedback. Please use the links below to tell us about your experience today."

Sound like they are getting it but don't know how many copies.... and don't want to cancel ppl orders if they can't get enough....

I'll continue to play the waiting game then.
 
new update for gravity rush ps4

"Hello from Amazon.ca.

I'm writing to followup regarding the availability of item "Gravity Rush Remastered." I apologize for delay in sending reply to your email.

I've checked with our inventory department and they told that "We have already received the order for these items from our customers for the copies suppliers will send to us."

To avoid the order cancellations due to non availability of this item with our supplier this item is listed as Currently unavailable in our site.

We already contacted our suppliers regarding the availability of this item. Once we received item from them we will update it on our site.

I hope that you will honor us with another opportunity to prove the quality of our service to you in the future.

In addition to a wide selection of items, one of our aims at Amazon.ca is to provide a convenient and efficient service; in this case, we have not met that standard.

We hope to see you again soon.

We'd appreciate your feedback. Please use the links below to tell us about your experience today."

Sound like they are getting it but don't know how many copies.... and don't want to cancel ppl orders if they can't get enough....

You just know they'll get like a grand total of 20 copies and all of us will be screwed.
 
yeah, initial shipment is probably not high.... but it will be in stock again a little while post launch I think. Now only concern is pricing and whether we will get the free theme that they are current offering on the US store.
 
Is there a place to buy cheaper ink cartridges? $25 for a HP 62 cartridge that lasts a couple of months is pretty expensive.

Yes, I know I should've gotten a laser printer... :(

I have a pixma pro 100 and fill/reset the tanks myself, it has saved me thousands of dollars easily, and before that printer I did the same thing with a i9900 lol.

I buy my ink from http://www.precisioncolors.com they are in Toronto and have color profiles and everything for their inks.

Sadly they only deal with Epson and Canon but in all honesty before buying a printer I make sure I can buy ink for it from a good aftermarket seller.

After seeing the savings I get (would cost $200 for retail tanks) my family all went the same route.
 
It took over a day for me to show up in the beta section of Ubi site. Just keep checking the site. I didn't receive an email from Ubi. Preload the beta as soon as you get it

The beta section of the ubi site? What's this? Are you talking about the ps4 version?

Edit NVM, Got it
 
http://www.amazon.ca/dp/B017Y97NHM/

"Currently unavailable"

"Currently unavailable"

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It was available yesterday on Amazon.com. No dice? It said it would ship to Toronto no problem.

www.amazon.com/Gravity-Rush-Remastered-PlayStation-4/dp/B017Y97NHM
 
So I just got 3 e-mails from Best Buy thanking me for having The Division pre ordered, telling me my beta code is coming and now one saying I should have received my code and yo enjoy the beta, but despite all of these e-mails I still haven't received a code. What a strange company.

shomi app out on ps4 now
Bummer that it's about a month before my free 2 years from Rogers ends considering their Chromecast support was broken and their website was awful so I didn't really have a way to use it :( (Their mobile app ran really well but I'm a whiner and hate watching stuff on my phone)
 
Any shows worth watching on Shomi that aren't on Canadian Netflix?

Vikings and Mr Robot. That's what I'm planning to watch during the free trial and I'll cancel my subscription once I'm done.

I've just logged in for the first time and the streaming quality is subpar compared to Netflix but it's decent enough. The app is terrible though (yes even worse than Netflix).

The activation process is really weird. They give you a code and you have 10 minutes to go online, create a new account and enter the code. Why the hurry ?
 
Vikings and Mr Robot. That's what I'm planning to watch during the free trial and I'll cancel my subscription once I'm done.

I've just logged in for the first time and the streaming quality is subpar compared to Netflix but it's decent enough. The app is terrible though (yes even worse than Netflix).

The activation process is really weird. They give you a code and you have 10 minutes to go online, create a new account and enter the code. Why the hurry ?

Such that you don't change your mind about using their service!
 
Agent (Ramana Rao): "I regret to inform you that your Order --------------- has been delayed as we are facing unexpected delays in getting supply for this order. This Order is in production."
01/29/2016 12:22:37PM Agent (Ramana Rao): "The revised estimated delivery date for your order is on or before 21-MAR-2016"



Arrrgh! You lucky guys who got the 320 dollar Dell PS4 in a week or two!

Do you think if I brought my receipt for this to Best Buy they'd match it? Another two months is getting ridiculous.
 
I have pretty much been off the Nintendo train since the Gamecube, but my girlfriend played Yoshi's Wooly World at her nephew's house and now I'm looking for a Wii U I guess. I am guessing by the amount of [REDACTED NINTENDO FIGURINE NAME] talk at one point here quite a few of you have a Wii U.

Do they ever go on sale? Have they ever gone on sale? For me, $329 for a system that is about to be replaced with a pack-in game I have next to no interest in (MK8) is just too much money to spend. If they were still selling the Mario Maker or 3D world bundle I'd probably buy one of those instead.

I've even been looking on eBay but after shipping and/or Customs & Duty I'm paying at or over retail price for a used machine. I figured people would be trying to sell these on the cheap but apparently not.
 
I have pretty much been off the Nintendo train since the Gamecube, but my girlfriend played Yoshi's Wooly World at her nephew's house and now I'm looking for a Wii U I guess. I am guessing by the amount of [REDACTED NINTENDO FIGURINE NAME] talk at one point here quite a few of you have a Wii U.

Do they ever go on sale? Have they ever gone on sale? For me, $329 for a system that is about to be replaced with a pack-in game I have next to no interest in (MK8) is just too much money to spend. If they were still selling the Mario Maker or 3D world bundle I'd probably buy one of those instead.

I've even been looking on eBay but after shipping and/or Customs & Duty I'm paying at or over retail price for a used machine. I figured people would be trying to sell these on the cheap but apparently not.

Nintendo's online store is usually the best place to find one, although they seem to be out of stock. There were sales around the holiday season, but your best bet might be kijiji right now.
 
I have pretty much been off the Nintendo train since the Gamecube, but my girlfriend played Yoshi's Wooly World at her nephew's house and now I'm looking for a Wii U I guess. I am guessing by the amount of [REDACTED NINTENDO FIGURINE NAME] talk at one point here quite a few of you have a Wii U.

Do they ever go on sale? Have they ever gone on sale? For me, $329 for a system that is about to be replaced with a pack-in game I have next to no interest in (MK8) is just too much money to spend. If they were still selling the Mario Maker or 3D world bundle I'd probably buy one of those instead.

I've even been looking on eBay but after shipping and/or Customs & Duty I'm paying at or over retail price for a used machine. I figured people would be trying to sell these on the cheap but apparently not.

That's Nintendo for you. They never discount their games. They never have sales. They keep selling old hardware at very high prices and people keep buying.
 
That's Nintendo for you. They never discount their games. They never have sales. They keep selling old hardware at very high prices and people keep buying.

The good side of this is when you buy on launch with no intention of playing in the next year, the game is still the same price when you play it. (Bought Far Cry 4 and Dragon Age Inquisition at launch, both are still sealed :()
 
Pinky & The Brain

(I'm only somewhat sure that it's not on Netflix)

We call it " Minus et Cortex " in France. I loved that cartoon growing up.

This is the french version of the intro : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uTINOVuk660

It honestly sounds better than the original. Love the deep voice of Cortex.

No, he's saying that with Nintendo games you can buy them on release day, leave them sealed for a year and they'll still be the same price when you open them up. His FC4 and DA:I that are sealed are worth $20 or less now.

I got the first part and then my brain froze lol

Thank you
 
Just got my pre-order code for Digimon Cyber Sleuth from Best Buy, Be on the look out for the email.

Edit - Code doesn't work, Most likely won't work until Tuesday when the store updates.
 
I had a question... with the imminent release of Digimon Cyber Sleuth due to next week, should I expect any problems with the shipping of the item (made a pre-order at BestBuy.ca during the november deals, with two other items (FFXV+KH2.8) that I already have with Amazon)? I also wondered if it would be easy to cancel the other two items once my Digimon PS4 game is shipped... :/
 
I had a question... with the imminent release of Digimon Cyber Sleuth due to next week, should I expect any problems with the shipping of the item (made a pre-order at BestBuy.ca during the november deals, with two other items (FFXV+KH2.8) that I already have with Amazon)? I also wondered if it would be easy to cancel the other two items once my Digimon PS4 game is shipped... :/

Best Buy usually ships on time. As for cancelling the other two games, you'll have to call in but they should cancel without any issues. I'd wait for digimon to arrive before cancelling the other 2 just to be careful.

One of the reasons I switched over nearly all my preorders to amazon (even if they were a few bucks extra, or seem to ship out cheaper preorders later) is because they give you the ability to cancel individual games out of orders yourself, unlike best buy. And seeing as I preorder nearly everything during deals just in case, and cancel more than half of them, being able to cancel like that myself saves a lot of time.
 
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