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“The coolest Samsung smartphone will be coming to Canada soon”, we’re thinking it’s the Galaxy Nexus

By on October 17, 2011 at 12:46pm in Mobile News


Samsung and Google are getting ready to finally show the next device in the Nexus family, the “Nexus Prime”, which will rock Android OS 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich. That alone is exciting but some glorious news for us Canadians today! We’ve been sent an email from Samsung Canada that encourages us to tune in to the live webcast at 10:00 p.m. EDT tomorrow night, but the beauty is at the bottom that stated “The coolest Samsung smartphone will be coming to Canada soon. Stay tuned for additional information regarding launch date and availability in the coming weeks”. Such great news!

This news, along with the earlier report of the model number GT-I9250M that popped up in the Wi-Fi Alliance database, is a solid indication that we can expect this on Canadian land soon.

Samsung & Google Prepare to Unbox an Ice Cream Sandwich

“With temperatures falling across the country, it may seem like an odd time to be talking about an Ice Cream Sandwich. But as all first-to-knowers are aware, the classic snack is trending on Twitter because Samsung and Google are about to serve up what could be the most anticipated Ice Cream Sandwich ever! If you are among those that can’t wait to learn more, tune in to the live stream of the official Hong Kong Unboxing event @ http://www.youtube.com/android. The webcast will begin at @ 10:00 p.m. EDT.

The coolest Samsung smartphone will be coming to Canada soon. Stay tuned for additional information regarding launch date and availability in the coming weeks.”

Awesome news and I’m looking forward to seeing the confirmed specs. It’s been rumoured that the Nexus Prime/Galaxy Nexus will have a 4.65-inch HD display (resolution of 1280×720), 1.5GHz dual-core processor, 8-megapixel that captures 1080p HD videos, 9mm thin and packs a 2050mAh battery.

We’ll be following the event as it unfolds tomorrow.

Related posts:

  1. Update: Samsung Galaxy Nexus specs revealed: LTE/HSPA, 4.65-inch curved display, 1.2GHz processor, 9mm thin
  2. Samsung exec says Nexus Prime will be available “sooner than you think”
  3. Samsung says “Something BIG is coming”, hopefully the Nexus Prime (Video)
  4. “GT-I9250M” Nexus Prime found in Wi-Fi Alliance Database, possibly heading to Canada

Discussion

62 comments for ““The coolest Samsung smartphone will be coming to Canada soon”, we’re thinking it’s the Galaxy Nexus”

  1. Mmmm…. ice cream…

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    Posted by nick | October 17, 2011, 12:49 pm
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  2. I’m looking forward to this announcement even though I likely will not be getting this phone. My current one is serving me well and will probably do so for the next year at least.

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    Posted by Stuntman | October 17, 2011, 12:51 pm
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  3. I LOVE my Nexus S. But I have to admit, I can’t help but want the Nexus Prime when it is out.

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    Posted by W B | October 17, 2011, 12:54 pm
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  4. Well…mobile city has a pre-order for a 1700 AWS variant of the galaxy nexus…so maybe videotron, Wind, Moblicity???

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    Posted by John | October 17, 2011, 1:00 pm
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  5. I am thinking that I will most definitely be getting this phone if it works on Wind. Which I am sure it will!! :)

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    Posted by the_spaniard | October 17, 2011, 1:00 pm
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  6. I’ve been waiting forever for this phone! Wonder what networks it’ll work on, as I’m looking into severing all connections with Rogers, even if it means paying full price for this beast of a phone!

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    Posted by AverageK | October 17, 2011, 1:00 pm
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  7. Ugh!! How soon is soon?? Before christmas soon?? I almost bought the Nexus S before I heard about ‘the better phone’ so I’ve been patiently waiting… kinda

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    Posted by oOBubbles21 | October 17, 2011, 1:00 pm
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    • I think this phone is scheduled to release on first week of November.

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      Posted by bummy | October 17, 2011, 1:12 pm

  8. No matter what kind of great products Google/Samsung puts out, they still don’t get fan boys like Apple. Its absurd how a phone with no design overhaul can sell 4 million units in less than a week.

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    Posted by David | October 17, 2011, 1:01 pm
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    • david: they may sell a bunch at release date, but they won’t sell any more for the rest of the year. Android phones are destroying apple at a rate of about 3.5:1.

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      Posted by Somebody | October 18, 2011, 2:00 pm

  9. Mmm hello to Ice Cream Sandwich/Nexus Prime and goodbye to Siri and the iPhone 4S :)

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    Posted by EmperumanV | October 17, 2011, 1:02 pm
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  10. this is excellent news, theres rumours saying that Verizon in the states is getting it November the 10th, i hope we see it here around the same time. This is my next phone if it comes out before christmas.

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    Posted by Abe | October 17, 2011, 1:03 pm
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  11. I’m waiting for this to come out so I can get rid of my T-Mobile locked Nexus S -_- Mobilicity did not do it justice and Fido has no 3G for it!

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    Posted by markonparade | October 17, 2011, 1:04 pm
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  12. You know, for a country that has the best economy on the planet, where the population, although small for its vast size, craves new tech and will easily adopt it, all of these companies have it completely wrong releasing phones a few weeks/months after it comes out in the poorer countries like USA and most of Europe. If anything, it should be Canada-> Europe -> USA.

    We all know Japan/Asia is in a league of its own, hence why I did not mention them.

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    Posted by ELNY | October 17, 2011, 1:04 pm
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    • lol…. US has about 10 times our population and Europe has about 30 times our population. Even if our economy is better, the amount of people using smartphones in either region is probably greater than our entire population. Why in the world would anyone ship ANYTHING in Canada before US and Europe?

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      Posted by Anthony | October 17, 2011, 2:14 pm

    • Hidden due to low comment rating. Click here to see.

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      Posted by Somebody | October 18, 2011, 2:04 pm

    • Canada is laggered when it come to adoption of new tech. everybody know this, we are behind constantly behind the curve.

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      Posted by gavins | October 19, 2011, 8:33 pm

  13. I can’t wait to see how HTC responds to this device — one thing about the Android phone ecosystem, it encourages healthy competition!

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    Posted by Jota Efe | October 17, 2011, 1:05 pm
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  14. The SGSII killer

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    Posted by Studystand | October 17, 2011, 1:06 pm
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  15. Hidden due to low comment rating. Click here to see.

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    Posted by AS | October 17, 2011, 1:09 pm
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  16. I SCREAM ICE CREAM

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    Posted by Phyxius | October 17, 2011, 1:09 pm
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  17. Hidden due to low comment rating. Click here to see.

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    Posted by Alex | October 17, 2011, 1:13 pm
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    • Sure it does. It means a device that’s going to be the benchmark for a smartphone should be until the Galaxy SIII comes out.

      But I’m guessing you are of the camp that likes buying a device released a few days ago that doesn’t come close to the SGS2 released 6 months ago.
      Enjoy your purchase, but leave real smartphones to the rest of us.

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      Posted by Dan | October 17, 2011, 1:22 pm

    • This phone will probably have the best display out there but I am not sure it will be the fastest. The SGS2 might still have a better SoC, especially on the GPU part. Some rumours talk about a 1.2 GHz TI OMAP with SGX540.

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      Posted by bob | October 17, 2011, 2:17 pm

    • Dan: I wouldn’t go quite *THAT* far. IMO, the “nexus” phones have all been severely lacking. Specifically, a KEYBOARD. Tactile feedback works wonders, something you can never get on a VK.

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      Posted by Somebody | October 18, 2011, 2:06 pm

  18. *Crosses fingers* Not Bell not Bell not Bell not Bell not Bell

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    Posted by Dino | October 17, 2011, 1:19 pm
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    • Sorry to disappoint you, but model GT-I9250M is a Bell phone model, like the GT-I9000M (Galaxy S) and GT-I9100M (Galaxy S2) before.

      Hey, just unlock it for free (ain’t android great?) and use it on your carrier of choice.

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      Posted by Bossman74 | October 17, 2011, 1:31 pm

    • But Nexus phones are already unlocked… unless you’re looking to sign a 3 year contract…

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      Posted by Andy | October 17, 2011, 1:50 pm

  19. Given that previous Nexus devices arrived in Canada 6-9 months late this is very good news.

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    Posted by bob | October 17, 2011, 1:20 pm
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  20. where is the link to watch this show live ?

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    Posted by Billa | October 17, 2011, 1:23 pm
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  21. Please Rogers… I will pay the hardware upgrade penalty on my aging Xperia to get this phone.

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    Posted by Nick | October 17, 2011, 1:30 pm
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    • Why would you give ROBBERS even one thin time? There are much better options. Time for you to start looking for a new carrier (hint: not belus…. they’re also evil)

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      Posted by Somebody | October 18, 2011, 2:08 pm

  22. debating selling my SGS2 and covering the difference..

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    Posted by Nick | October 17, 2011, 1:30 pm
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  23. Yessssss!!! Almost here in can taste the ics goodness!

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    Posted by trini | October 17, 2011, 1:39 pm
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  24. http://www.youtube.com/android
    Aug 18 2011 @ 10PM EDT

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    Posted by MU10 | October 17, 2011, 2:02 pm
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  25. If I was Samsung. I’d release the galaxy nexus first with carriers who do not currently offer the SGS2 that way to minimize undercutting your own sales. That would mean maybe
    verizon in the US and canadian carriers other than the big 3… just my hunch.

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    Posted by John | October 17, 2011, 2:05 pm
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  26. This phone better have all the bands we use in Canada. 850/1700/1900 + or bust!

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    Posted by Jon | October 17, 2011, 2:07 pm
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  27. I’ve been debating if I should swap out my bberry 9800 (replaced my SG Vibrant… what was I thinking????) for a 9900, but am holding off to see this phone. My only reservations would be 1) battery life and 2) size (is 4.5inch too big?). I sure like the idea of getting updates when they come out as opposed to 6+ months later.

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    Posted by kman | October 17, 2011, 2:10 pm
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  28. my 3 year contract with rogers is up november 11th – this couldn’t have come at a better time! i’m never going back to apple hardware on a contract again… my iPhone 3G has been all but bricked by the iOS updates for the newer generation devices.

    hello ice cream sandwich, get in my belly!

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    Posted by Stu | October 17, 2011, 2:27 pm
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  29. I think I Will miss the 4 android buttons when they get phased out…. Actually I don’t think, I know I will.

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    Posted by Cody | October 17, 2011, 2:36 pm
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  30. If Samsung was smart, they should make a push to get this to all the Canadian carriers at the same time, before the holidays. I’ve been waiting for the SGS2X rumoured to come out Wednesday with Telus, but if the prime comes out soon I’d hold for that.

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    Posted by Chris | October 17, 2011, 2:42 pm
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  31. Wonder if real edible Ice Cream Sandwich (the food) will sell even 4 million in a weekend.. Although I like both the OS and the real snack :)

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    Posted by JL | October 17, 2011, 2:46 pm
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  32. Just hoping it will be available for all Canadian carriers like Nexus S.

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    Posted by max | October 17, 2011, 3:10 pm
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  33. *fingers crossed* TELUS PLEASE!!

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    Posted by Phili | October 17, 2011, 3:19 pm
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  34. Be interesting to see what chip sets are in this phone. Imagine what they’d have to put in this phone if they wanted to get high quadrant scores with a 720p screen?

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    Posted by baconeater | October 17, 2011, 3:27 pm
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  35. Things are looking up for the new entrants if this is announced for them (and released within an adequate timeframe). With the ability to use the SGII-Hercules/X and this phone, there are finally some really good choices for people to move over. The new entrants need the iPhone to be compatible with their networks. The apple fanatics may care more about aesthetics but they do have big numbers so if you can tap into them for their blind loyalty and willingness to buy any phone put out by Apple, that spells out good things for the profit margins.

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    Posted by Slype | October 17, 2011, 4:02 pm
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  36. Please Rogers get this phone! I’m fed up waiting for the SGII LTE, I want the nexus prime now.

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    Posted by Mike | October 17, 2011, 5:47 pm
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  37. FIDO has the Nexus S…fingers and toes crossed that they, too will have this phone!

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    Posted by Tannis | October 17, 2011, 8:40 pm
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  38. David, Apple is a cult. They are unimaginative, and uneducated with regards to tech.

    I praised the lord the day my dad came to me with his iphone after watching me do laps around him with my N1 and told me to get rid of it and get him a real phone. Wait till he gets the prime in his stocking!!

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    Posted by Nil | October 17, 2011, 11:08 pm
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  39. @ Anthony
    An estimated population of Europe for 2009 is 852.4 million.
    For 2009 USA was ~307 million.
    Canada was ~33.7 million.

    So, the US population is ~10x the Canadian population, and the population of Europe is ~2.7x The population of the US.

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    Posted by when_i_was_18 | October 17, 2011, 11:47 pm
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  40. [...] Source: MobileSyrup [...]

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    Posted by Google Nexus Prime to Launch in Canada Soon | PC Digital Tech - Digital Tech News Magazine | October 17, 2011, 11:58 pm
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  41. 4.65″ screen size.

    You guys like that ?

    Damned huge if you ask me.

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    Posted by michael | October 18, 2011, 5:49 pm
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  42. [...] Source: MobileSyrup [...]

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    Posted by Google Nexus Prime Wіll Bе Launch іn Canada Soon | GSM Android Reviews, Mobile Phones, Apps, Games and Gadgets | October 18, 2011, 10:30 pm
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  43. Telsu Cariier have make this phone pre order october 27 , the rumor say at 3004 on 2 year contract , make to me a good sources!

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    Posted by Yves | October 18, 2011, 11:14 pm
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  44. Was there any mention of it coming to Canada!

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    Posted by mike | October 19, 2011, 7:44 pm
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  45. Can’t wait to see this phone here in Canada. Anyone have an idea what it will sell for?

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    Posted by Dotdoug | October 20, 2011, 1:50 am
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  46. But what about the curved screen in a pocket? Is is going to bend under lets say table corner pressure? That’s what I fear…

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    Posted by Marc | October 20, 2011, 7:12 am
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  47. Here’s to hoping it will be on Koodo by late November/Early December; even though it’ll be hard to part with my beloved Nexus S!
    The deciding factor to upgrade will probably be based on just how well ICS will work on my Nexus S – fingers crossed!

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    Posted by Michael | October 20, 2011, 10:29 pm
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  48. I cant believe it will be $845 outright! :( a little steep for me. maybe ill wait for other ice cream sandwhichs..

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    Posted by ruddias | October 21, 2011, 5:51 pm
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  49. Where did you get $845?

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    Posted by StarTAC | October 22, 2011, 7:08 am
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  50. I will like to purchase your item,what is the condition of the item?

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    Posted by harry paul | January 25, 2012, 9:13 am
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