Samsung Galaxy S 4 heads to AT&T for $250 on contract, pre-orders begin April 16th

Just two days ago, T-Mobile's potty-mouthed CEO John Legere gave us a tentative May 1st launch date for Samsung's Galaxy S 4 on that network. And now, AT&T's making its S 4 plans public, opening up pre-orders for the device on April 16th. Subscribers that sign-up for a two-year plan will be able to snag the 5-inch 1080p GS 4 for $250. As to when it'll actually ship, well, that bit's still up in the air and we expect AT&T to elaborate in the weeks to come. But you can bet it won't be long before Samsung rushes to get its next big Galaxy thing into eager hands.

Source: AT&T Consumer Blog

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EE sees contract activations fall during its first quarter with LTE

When EE activated its LTE network part-way through its fourth-quarter, there was an assumption speed-hungry Brits would storm the company's numerous stores to get at that super-fast mobile data. The reality, however, seems to indicate that it takes more than a Kevin Bacon commercial to send the homeland into a frenzy. The company's financial results show that the network only added 201,000 customers between October and December 31st -- 49,000 fewer than in Q3 and 112,000 fewer than signed up in the same period in 2011. EE also isn't breaking out figures for how many of its existing customers made the change -- so for now we'll have to assume that the UK isn't as sweet on the guy from Footloose as Olaf Swanee had hoped.

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Amazon's sub-$200 smartphone now rumored for mid-2013, Foxconn scores contract

Rumors about an Amazon-branded smartphone have been swirling for the better part of a year, and although the company hasn't confirmed anything, a new report suggests that the device is on track for release sometime next year, roughly two quarters behind the previously-speculated late 2012 launch. It's worth noting that Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos had already kind of squashed hopes of a holiday release in September when he revealed that new products were on the way, but that they wouldn't be ready until 2013.

According to Taiwan Economic News, Foxconn has been contracted as the exclusive manufacturer of Amazon's device. In fact, the agency claims that Foxconn "scrambled" for the deal as some of its other major clients -- namely Nokia -- have struggled to gain footing in the industry. By securing the contract, Foxconn has effectively guaranteed business for close associates in the industry (Taiwan Economic News specifically names touchscreen manufacturers J Touch Corp. and Young Fast Optoelectronics).

Amazon's smartphone is now projected to launch between the second and third quarters of 2013, with as many as five million units expected to be shipped before the end of next year. It's believed that the company will follow a similar pricing model to its Kindle devices, charging little for hardware in hopes of making up the difference with software sales. As such, the smartphone will supposedly cost only $100 to $200.

Naturally, it's unclear what that sum will get you, but previous rumors have suggested that the device will be powered by Texas Instruments' OMAP 4 processor and Qualcomm's dual-mode 6-series baseband chip. Separate reports have suggested that the phone will have a large display, presumably in the four to five-inch territory, which would fall in line with the company's goal of focusing on digital content sales.

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Tuesday tech deals: 256GB Agility 4 $130, iPhone 5 $150 w/ contract

OCZ 256GB Agility 4 SATA 6Gbps 2.5" SSD for $130 after rebate + free shipping

Today only, TigerDirect offers the OCZ 256GB Agility 4 SSD, model no. AGT4-25SAT3-256G, for $159.99. This $30 mail-in rebate drops it to $129.99. With free shipping, that's $0.51/GB, and the lowest total price we could find by $60, although we saw it for $30 less on Black Friday (since expired). This drive features read speeds of up to 420MB/s and write speeds of up to 410MB/s (see our review here). Rebate expires December 13.

Apple iPhone 5 16GB Phone for AT&T or Verizon for $150 + pickup at Best Buy

For in-store pickup only and with the activation of a 2-year contract, Best Buy offers the Apple iPhone 5 16GB Smartphone for AT&T in Black/Slate (pictured) or White/Silver or for Verizon in Black or White/Silver for $149.99. That's tied with our shipped mention from two days ago (which included 5,000 Reward Zone points) as the best price we've ever seen for the iPhone 5. It's a current low by $49. Sales tax is added where applicable. This quad-band GSM 4G smartphone features a 4" 1136x640 multi-touch display, Apple A6 1.3GHz dual-core processor, 1GB RAM, up to 64GB memory, 8-megapixel iSight camera, FaceTime HD 1.2-megapixel camera, 1080p video recording, Bluetooth 4.0, 802.11n wireless, Apple iOS 6, and more.

Refurbished LG 160W Stereo Soundbar w/ Bluetooth for $50 + free shipping

World's Best Deals via Buy.com offers the refurbished LG 160-watt Stereo Bluetooth Sound Bar, model no. NB2420A, for $49.99 with free shipping. That's the lowest total price we could find for a refurb by $35. This stereo soundbar is designed to fit 42" TVs and features Bluetooth streaming, 80 watts per channel into two channels, two 1" silk dome tweeters, twin 2.5" parabolar woofers, two optical inputs, USB connectivity, and more. A 1-year labor and 90-days parts warranty applies, but it's unclear who backs it.

AMD Tri-Core 3.2GHz Barebones Kit for $125 after rebates + free shipping

As one of its daily deals, TigerDirect offers the AMD Athlon II X3 450 3.2GHz Tri-Core Barebones PC Kit for $184.99. These $10, $10, $20, and $20 mail-in rebates cut it to $124.99. With free shipping, that's $57 under the lowest total price we could find for these items purchased elsewhere. It features an AMD Athlon II X3 450 3.2GHz tri-core socket AM3 processor, Biostar 760G AM3 microATX motherboard, Kingston 8GB HyperX Red limited edition PC3-12800 DDR3-1600 RAM with two 4GB DIMMs, Coolmax I-400 400-watt power supply, and X-Blaster V2 MicroATX mid-tower case. Deal ends today.

Microsoft Xbox 360 4GB Nike+ Kinect Training Bundle for $249 + free shpping

Microsoft Store offers the Microsoft Xbox 360 4GB Nike+ Kinect Training Bundle for $249 with free shipping. That's $81 under the lowest total price we could find for these items purchased separately. Sales tax is added where applicable. This bundle includes the Xbox 360 4GB console, Kinect sensor, Nike+ Kinect Training game, Kinect Adventures game, one wireless controller, 1-month Xbox LIVE Gold membership, and 2-year Microsoft Assure Extended Repair Plan.

Lenovo P830 Headset for $9 + free shipping

Lenovo offers its Lenovo P830 Headset, model no. 57Y6507, for $19.99. Coupon code "USP1DE326507" drops it to $8.99. With free shipping, that's $1 under a deal from September and the lowest total price we've seen. Sales tax is added where applicable. It features leather ear pads, in-line volume and microphone control, and more.

3-Foot Charge & Sync USB Cable for iPhone / iPod 7-Pack for $4 + free shipping

As one of its daily deals, All4Cellular offers this 3-Foot Charge & Sync USB Data Cable for Apple iPhone / iPod 7-Pack for $3.99 with free shipping. That's $0.57/cable, a buck under our mention from a month ago, and $9 under the lowest total price we could find for this quantity of comparable USB cables elsewhere. This pack includes cables in seven assorted colors. Deal ends today.

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