If you are in the US, waiting for the Samsung Galaxy Note 2 to drop, and not so worked up about the whole 4G LTE thing, you may want to consider having a closer look at this deal on eBay.

This is a listing for a factory unlocked Samsung Galaxy Note 2 – the International GSM version- that has already been out in various parts of the world for about a month now. Except for the 4G LTE bit, everything else remains unchanged. And oh, I did mention that this is a GSM phone, so this could be a good buy if you are on T-Mobile or AT&T only. Plus the seller seems to be quite a fella, with a 98.8% positive feedback rating, which speaks a lot. And yes, the phone ships from Van Nuys, CA, and not from halfway around the globe. So you don’t have to worry about exorbitant shipping charges either. And last, but not the least, you get a shiny new Galaxy Note 2 before anybody else does.

Take a quick look at the specs for the Samsung Galaxy Note 2 GT-N7100:

  • 1.6 GHz Exynos 4412 Quad-core CPU
  • 2 GB RAM
  • 16 GB Internal Storage /  Expandable microSD slot
  • 5.5″ Super Amoled 720 x 1280 pixels display (~267 PPI)
  • 8 MP Rear Camera / 2 MP Front-facing Camera
  • Android 4.1.1 Jelly Bean

Like I said earlier, if you’re not too keen on getting onto the 4G LTE bandwagon, either now or in the future, and are happy with T-Mobile or AT&T’s 3G network, you absolutely cannot go wrong with this phone. Plus it is unlikely that you would be able to find an international GSM version easily in your neighbourhood Radio Shack or Best Buy.

If you do decide to consider this deal, hit the link below to access the listing page, and do let us know if you decide to go through with the deal.

Factory Unlocked Samsung Galaxy Note II N7100 16GB