GB Feeler: Go Pro Hero 3 (Silver)

dhyde79

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ok, here's the deal, this may or may not fly, my manager is checking with our upper management to see if it's ok for us to do, but, we're going to try to do a group buy...I'll release intended pricing as soon as I get the thumbs up and minimum quantity to get that pricing, and will post a picture of the unit itself.

here are the specs, from the website:

Smaller, lighter with built-in Wi-Fi.
The HERO3: Silver Edition boasts the same high performance specs as the famous HD HERO2 camera it replaces, yet it has built-in Wi-Fi and is 30% smaller and 25% lighter. The HERO3: Silver Edition is wearable and gear mountable, waterproof to 197' (60m), and is capable of capturing ultra-wide 1080p 30 fps and 720p 60 fps video plus 11MP photos at a rate of 10 photos per second.

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Smaller, Lighter...BetterWeighing in at a scant 2.6 ounces, the HERO3: Silver Edition is 25% lighter and 30% smaller than the HD HERO2 camera it replaces.
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Professional Quality VideoThe HERO3: Silver Edition captures professional quality video at 1080p-30, 720p-60, 960p-48 and WVGA-120 resolutions and frame rates.
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Professional Quality PhotosThe HERO3: Silver Edition captures 11MP still photos and has a burst capture rate of 10 frames per second. Time-lapse photo capture mode enables automatic photo capture at 0.5, 2, 5, 10, 30 and 60 second intervals.
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Improved Sharpness, Less DistortionThe HERO3: Silver Edition's reduced-distortion aspherical lens combines with user-selectable 1080p Ultra-wide, Medium and Narrow field-of-views to deliver more perspective-capture options than are available on the White Edition camera. The totally updated flat-lens waterproof housing delivers stunning image sharpness both above and below water.
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Redesigned Audio SystemUnderstanding that sound quality is as important as image quality, GoPro engineers completely redesigned the HERO3: Silver Edition to be as adept at capturing the subtle, natural sounds of voice and music as it is at capturing the immersive sounds of sport. Also improved is GoPro's already famous wind-noise reduction, ensuring that you'll hear more of your passion, be it your engine or expletives, and less of the wind during high speed activities.
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Built-in Wi-FiThe HERO3: Silver Edition features built-in Wi-Fi and is compatible with both the Wi-Fi Remote (optional accessory) and the GoPro App. The Wi-Fi Remote (not included) is a waterproof, wearable remote control that can control up to 50 Wi-Fi-enabled GoPros at a time from a range of 600'. The HERO3: Silver Edition's built in Wi-Fi means it can also be controlled by iOS smartphones and tablets running the GoPro App*. The GoPro App enables full camera control and live scene preview on any compatible iOS smartphone or tablet. *A software update for your HERO3 camera is required before using the GoPro app. GoPro app compatibility with the HERO3: Silver Edition will be available November 12, 2012. Click here to update your HERO3 product software.

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The HERO3: Silver Edition is compatible with all GoPro mounting accessories and older generation BacPacsâ„¢ along with the newer generation LCD Touch BacPac and 2nd generation Battery BacPac. However, as all HERO3 cameras have a new size and shape and are not compatible with HERO2 housings.

that being said, I've got a pretty good price isolated for this so, let me know if you're interested.
 

dhyde79

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Got mine today. I'll post pics, details, and reviews in a bit.

Pricing will beat the gopro hero3 naked edition on amazon if you want a ballpark idea...
 

dhyde79

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Amarillo, TX
Just to clarify and put all of the info out there.

I work in a verizon wireless retail store, I've approached management for permission to do a group buy, set a fixed minimum number of units in order to apply a fixed discount to the cameras, and I'll purchase them, you in turn will pay me what your camera cost me plus the flat rate shipping that I'll use to ship them (probably priority mail medium box, because the packaging is too large for the small box). I won't be making **ANY** money on them at all, so, I'm not breaking any rules within vzw. The entire process will be 100% transparent, so that there are no questions of propriety or abuse of discounts or anything else.

Along with your unit will be a copy of the sales reciept, so that you can see where they were sold, and you'll have a copy in case you need to do anything warranty related. I will **NOT** be opening the packaging to test them prior to shipping, so, if you get a dud, you can take it to a local verizon store and have it DOA'd, though, if you do that, you want to ensure they do NOT attempt to charge you for the difference. I'll send my personal cellphone number along with this in case you run into any troubles.
 

dhyde79

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Amarillo, TX
So do you have the fixed price/qty now? Or do we need to PM you to find out the price?

I know price, not quantity...original price is 299.99, I'll be getting them for 243.55 after tax. Medium priority box shipped is 12.35 and obviously insurance will be up to you.
 

dhyde79

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KGB picked me up one! Freaking sweet

Awesome, go to best buy, make em price match amazon.com for a 64gb class 10 micro card for it...I paid $54.48 now they're at 55.43...either way, instant gratification and way less than bestbuy's price of 99.99 ;)
 

drbandkgb

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I played with my silver today... was awesome to have the wifi hook up with my phone... Its nice to be able to turn the GoPro on and off inside the X
 

dhyde79

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Amarillo, TX
I played with my silver today... was awesome to have the wifi hook up with my phone... Its nice to be able to turn the GoPro on and off inside the X

Manager never got off the pot to give me a quantity, so, Scrooge it, pm me if you want one for sure and I'll get ya hooked up...
 

AZhiAZiAM

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Fresno,CA
so not to thread jack, or take away from you hyde, if you guys any of you use promotive, they have about half price for gopros, i just ordered the hero3 Silver for 180. just a food for thought guys. mods delete if its stepping on toes.
 

dhyde79

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Amarillo, TX
so not to thread jack, or take away from you hyde, if you guys any of you use promotive, they have about half price for gopros, i just ordered the hero3 Silver for 180. just a food for thought guys. mods delete if its stepping on toes.

Roll with it, I was just offering a deal that I could get everyone easily, you found someplace that has the silver for 15 less than drb and I got ours for. As long as they're new in retail packaging and not refurbed, that's an awesome deal.

If there are any accessories you need/want for the hero3, let me know, if I can get em, I'll get you a great deal on em...(usually 25% off)
 

AZhiAZiAM

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Location
Fresno,CA
Roll with it, I was just offering a deal that I could get everyone easily, you found someplace that has the silver for 15 less than drb and I got ours for. As long as they're new in retail packaging and not refurbed, that's an awesome deal.

If there are any accessories you need/want for the hero3, let me know, if I can get em, I'll get you a great deal on em...(usually 25% off)

i must of miss read your thing then. because i thought you had it for 243. my mistake man. promotive is only for certain agencies so i'm sure yours is still a better deal for 90% of the people out there :D
 

dhyde79

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Amarillo, TX
No, you didn't, I can't utilize my personal employee discount to get ya'll cool stuff at that price, but, my manager will let me get ya 25% off of the goodies easily ;)

25% off of 299.99 is 225 + 8.25% tax + whatever shipping costs is the deal I can offer.
 
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