GoPro HERO3 Silver Edition 1080P Camera (CHDHN-301) $230 + Free Shipping (expired)

This is a very good deal. I got the white edition for 200$ then returned it and ended up getting an open box silver edition for $256 form BB since it was open box. The silver edition is so much better than white since you get those wide angle lens. Would have repurchased it right now new except i only paid like 80 for it after BB Amex Halo deal + RZ + open box coupon. The latch on my waterproof housing was a little loose.

I wouldnt bother with black or white, silver is the best price point for the best quality. Wifi remote with the black is kind of useless as well as 4k mode with low fps. You can use your phone as a remote and preview instead of the wifi remote.

whats the return policy?

Quote from NotYetRated : These have the same issues as the black edition? With horrible battery life(.5-1.5 hours), constant reboots, etc etc? Or are those issues specific to the black edition?

Issue is specific to the black edition from my experience. I had a gopro white and have used the silver. Not a single issue with either.
I'm on my second GoPro Black and I've had nothing but trouble. I also don't see the same complaints about the white or silver editions. Sure, you can get a dud but it's not like a problem inherent with those models like you get with the black edition.

Silver and white should be fine

Quote from v1ciouz : whats the return policy?

Click the E-Bay link.
ctrl+f (or apple+f)
type "return"
hit "enter"

There's your answer.

Quote from NotYetRated : These have the same issues as the black edition? With horrible battery life(.5-1.5 hours), constant reboots, etc etc? Or are those issues specific to the black edition?

I've had the Hero 2, Hero 3 Silver, and now the Hero 3 Black.

The Hero 3 silver worked perfectly. My (and my friends) Hero 3 Black's both suffer from miserable battery life (1080p @ 60fps lasts maybe 70 minutes), freezing, random reboots, and sometimes not even charging when plugged in. If I hadn't gotten for almost half off from my friend who works @ Go Pro I would be incredibly pissed off. Even as it is I'm considering selling it for $350 and grabbing a Hero 3 again.

Quote from v1ciouz : whats the return policy?

Return policy
After receiving the item, contact seller within
Refund will be given as
Return shipping
14 days
Money back or item exchange (buyer's choice)
Buyer pays return shipping
Return policy details
if a product seems defective, please contact the manufacturer for support as most items can be brought to proper working condition with the correct technical guidance. If the item is deemed defective, document the problem and we will issue an RMA # (Return Authorization Number) for an exchange or refund. All items must be returned in the original packaging with all contents and accessories included.

Quote from NotYetRated : These have the same issues as the black edition? With horrible battery life(.5-1.5 hours), constant reboots, etc etc? Or are those issues specific to the black edition?

I have heard that the silver is the most popular of the hero3's because it doesn't have all the issues of the black and its better quality than the white

tks to DJ3xclusive. Bought it!

Quote from OverlordQ : Yes, I'm interested in the same. Given the horrendous issues the black editions have, I'm not likely to upgrade my original HD Hero I wouldn't, they have horrible engineering issues.

Silver is your safe-est bet. It doesn't have the same issues as black and is way better feature wise than the white. I am a huge go pro fan and have upgraded all along the way. From the Naked to HD Motorsports, and now the Sliver

Thanks for all the input everyone. As much as I hate to give my money to a company who would put out such an obvious disaster(the black), and remain silent and blameless about it, there are no good alternatives.... So in for one of these silvers.

Again thanks for all the feedback!

I pulled the trigger on this........ a few times!

For all those waiting for the black, i would advise against it as the black has known issue that the silver is confirmed not to have. Also even if there was a deal on the black it wouldn't ever be able to come with $100 of this deal.

for those asking if white is better, white is the lowest quality and features of the 3 hero's. see comparison here: http://gopro.com/product-comparis...o3-cameras

for pretty much the same price you can get the better model, no brainer if you are into the whole gopro scene!

SDers,

I have a Hero2 and just bought a Hero3 Black from BB Sunday (used some RZ certs). Should I return my hero3 black and buy this? Also with regards, to my Hero2, should I purchase the wi-fi bacpac ~$50-$60 for it, or just sell it and buy this?

Quote from GoGetMeAdeal : I pulled the trigger on this........ a few times! For all those waiting for the black, i would advise against it as the black has known issue that the silver is confirmed not to have. Also even if there was a deal on the black it wouldn't ever be able to come with $100 of this deal. for those asking if white is better, white is the lowest quality and features of the 3 hero's. see comparison here: http://gopro.com/product-comparis...o3-cameras for pretty much the same price you can get the better model, no brainer if you are into the whole gopro scene!

It's definitely been this low before (lower technically) since I was able to grab one last time . Not as widely available as an ebay daily sale, but more than a few people got one nonetheless (and I'm not even near a store... was able to order one online). Thread for your reference:

http://slickdeals.net/f/5625908-G...-25-coupon

Quote from namike : SDers, I have a Hero2 and just bought a Hero3 Black from BB Sunday (used some RZ certs). Should I return my hero3 black and buy this? Also with regards, to my Hero2, should I purchase the wi-fi bacpac ~$50-$60 for it, or just sell it and buy this?

well uh... that kind of depends on the user and what they are using it for...

These are probably defects. Why else would they have a bunch

thanks in 4 1. just bought a Silver the other day but this substantially cheaper.