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as some one who is about to take the plunge and get a TP2 im wondering how people purchased them and what deall they got
if im right they cost £504.85 including vat
best deal to suit me on contract is voda talker £30 + with mobile web
500 mins, 100 text (dont text that much) and unlimited mobile web 18 months @ £34.26 + £616.86
now for that the phone comes with no branding and unlocked, so why just buy it then get a contract is there something i am missing
so whats deals have people gone for and why
thanks for any input
Vodafone 1 year contract, 27.50 € a month, + Unlimited Online Blox
I need to pay 286 extra for the TP2, total is ~650?
Not too bad. Because the the TP2 alone cost 600€. So I can call 200 minutes/400texts a month, for around €50 a year
And I'm getting a free 16gb microSD card from the e-tailer I'm buying it from. Great offer if you ask me.
Best deals I could find
Hi there,
I posted this on a different page but this is probably the best place for it...
I'm currently talking with T-Mobile and they have told me that they will be getting branded handsets in at the end of the week, personally I prefer a sim free version but it looks like it will be possible by next week to buy them on the network with a lovely discounted rate.
Handtec are selling the phones at £502.40 inc VAT
As I'm a fussy git I've managed to wangle an upgrade through Carphone Warehouse so it will be fully unlocked, sadly they dont have them in stock yet so I will have to wait until the end of the week :-(
For anyone who could do with this phone on a new contract on T-Mobile/Vodafone I urge you to check out www.mobilephonesdirect.co.uk as they are doing some amazing deals, I couldnt help but drool, I would recommend the Combi 30 + package, £25 for the phone and £35 per month with web and walk thrown in and a shed load of free calls and unlimited texts.
I hope this info is of use to some of you.
UPDATE - I have cancelled my old T-Mobile contract and gone for the Combi 30 + Web 'N' Walk deal on www.mobilephonesdirect.co.uk as it seems the best way of getting the phone with a very useful tarriff.
Cheers guys
Terry
Bought it for 440 euro's. Was a mistake by the retailer. But I'm still getting it for that price (lucky me)
now the prices have changed already
Went with mobile phones direct phone £66 and t mobile £30 a month. best deal for me and the shop is only in southampton so just a 30 min car journey if i have probs.
That's incredibly jammy, which retailer was it?!!
quarintus said:
Bought it for 440 euro's. Was a mistake by the retailer. But I'm still getting it for that price (lucky me)
now the prices have changed already
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Neckermann!
I was doubting if I should buy it there, but thought that it would probally end up in paying 600 for it. As the price is now 599 but it was indeed 440 before.
But it is a pretty sweet deal you got there !
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quarintus said:
Bought it for 440 euro's. Was a mistake by the retailer. But I'm still getting it for that price (lucky me)
now the prices have changed already
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mx4life said:
Neckermann!
I was doubting if I should buy it there, but thought that it would probally end up in paying 600 for it. As the price is now 599 but it was indeed 440 before.
But it is a pretty sweet deal you got there !
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Hi,
I to ordered with neckerman and have a "confirmation" e-mail for the 440eur. I got no mail as to the price being changed or my order being canceled. I however also did not receive any unit yet nor did i get a shipping confirmation.
I'm pretty sure there is no way to hold me to a higher price.. the other way around however..
How / why are you so sure you will get the unit for the " confirmed" price.. there is some small print discaimer for wrong pricing.
I'd be interested to get my order definitively confirmed to...
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@quarintus
Hi,
I to ordered with neckerman and have a "confirmation" e-mail for the 440eur. I got no mail as to the price being changed or my order being canceled. I however also did not receive any unit yet nor did i get a shipping confirmation.
I'm pretty sure there is no way to hold me to a higher price.. the other way around however..
How / why are you so sure you will get the unit for the " confirmed" price.. there is some small print discaimer for wrong pricing.
I'd be interested to get my order definitively confirmed to...
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Thre are a lot of people who asked confirmation from neckerman (in a dutch ICT forum: tweakers.net). It seems that all people who have paid already using IDEAL get it for the prize they paid. People who asked a transaction form (accept giro in dutch) still have to pay 600 or get their money back.
The product is available in the Netherlands since today, so I expect to receive it pretty soon
(the fact is: people who used IDEAL closed the buying agreement by paying.)
got mine from MPD
£25 for the phone and a 18month contract with vodafone
£34 500 mins 100 text and unlimited web (which is what i want it for )
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Thre are a lot of people who asked confirmation from neckerman (in a dutch ICT forum: tweakers.net). It seems that all people who have paid already using IDEAL get it for the prize they paid. People who asked a transaction form (accept giro in dutch) still have to pay 600 or get their money back.
The product is available in the Netherlands since today, so I expect to receive it pretty soon
(the fact is: people who used IDEAL closed the buying agreement by paying.)
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thanks i'll look on tweakers.net
it kinda sucks, when i ordered IDEAL was not available as an option (it was grayed out)
got mine from mobile phones direct on t-mobile combi 30. £29.15 monthly for 700 mins xnetwork and unlimited texts. phone cost 41.99 and i got next day delivery for free. i already have my main number with flext 35 + web&walk. my mrs was grateful for getting her new line so i got phone!
help/advice please
i am planning to buy tp2 and saw this but it looks too good to be true. the listing says that it is single camera version. is this a true/original htc touch pro 2?
has anybody seen a new tp2 as cheap as this? the seller has good feedback but still i want to be sure and hence seeking advice here.
Looks OK to me. I bought my TP2 from a UK based ebay shop 6 months or so ago, cost me £170 brand new. Mine is the US T-Mobile version, same or similar as the one in the listing you're looking at. There is no front facing camera on these models, also a few other differences to the EU phones, but they are genuine TP2s. Be aware though that any screen protectors or cases you look for will have to be for the specific model that you are getting, the UK ones will not fit, usually. I found a flip case & screen protectors for mine but had to buy from abroad, took about 6 weeks to arrive. As for the device, I couldn't be happier with it, flashed a custom ROM from this forum & all working 100%. Hope this helps, & if you go ahead with the purchase enjoy your new phone!
other specifications
Banzai Panda said:
Looks OK to me. I bought my TP2 from a UK based ebay shop 6 months or so ago, cost me £170 brand new. Mine is the US T-Mobile version, same or similar as the one in the listing you're looking at. There is no front facing camera on these models, also a few other differences to the EU phones, but they are genuine TP2s. Be aware though that any screen protectors or cases you look for will have to be for the specific model that you are getting, the UK ones will not fit, usually. I found a flip case & screen protectors for mine but had to buy from abroad, took about 6 weeks to arrive. As for the device, I couldn't be happier with it, flashed a custom ROM from this forum & all working 100%. Hope this helps, & if you go ahead with the purchase enjoy your new phone!
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are other specifications same as any other tp2?
why would other screen protector not fit? is screen size/shape not the same?
Yes, aside from having no front camera, all other specs are the same. The screen protectors won't fit because the hardware buttons and speaker are different. Also the USB port is moved a little on the carrier specific models I think, so some cases may not fit properly. The T-Mobile version has a different colour scheme and provides access to the SD slot without removing the battery cover.
Hi all,
Just out of interest and for any future defects / issues.
Thought I would start a poll on where you sourced your Rhodium.
Would be intersting to see how this develops, I'll start another later in the week to record poor customer service and another to track defects.
Those of you that select other, could you please post in the thread to let us know where (if you don't mind telling) you sourced it from.
Cheers,
Beasty
Whilst mobilephonesdirect seemed quick and efficient with the ordering process, their '3 months free insurance' is a pain in the rear. I already have adequate insurance through my LloydsTSB bank account (nice perk), not to mention my home contents policy also covers it, even out and about. MPD make it hard to scrap the insurance, or make it easy to forget somehow! If I forget, it's £6 per month direct debit. Now I gotta go through the cancellation process and explain to their sales team that I'm already covered and I'm happy with it, blah blah...
2 FROM Clove UK.
best price around and next day delivery from UK to channel islands for £10.
and...£25 voucher .
MPD
very good service and next day delivery. customer service was good so overall was happy. i use online banking quite alot so once DD for insurance is set up i will cancel. 3 months free is good actually but not needed if you already have cover
i got mine from MPD i seen the 3 months free insurance on the bill but nothing about having after that or a charge
whats the crack do you just phone up and cancel
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i got mine from MPD i seen the 3 months free insurance on the bill but nothing about having after that or a charge
whats the crack do you just phone up and cancel
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You'll get a letter through the post confirming it. Got mine today. Lots of small print and cba to read it all, but it does say you can phone them up to cancel. Just be prepared for the sales pitch
In Montreal, at www.cellengros.com
They're quite a bunch of crazy fellas, but they do deliver. Mine arrived a week late, tho, they said problems with customs. But all in all, they have great service when you're friendly, if not, well you're screwed.
Seriously. These guys are crazy I tell you. But you should not have any problems. They always delivered when needed.
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Hi all,
Just out of interest and for any future defects / issues.
Thought I would start a poll on where you sourced your Rhodium.
Would be intersting to see how this develops, I'll start another later in the week to record poor customer service and another to track defects.
Those of you that select other, could you please post in the thread to let us know where (if you don't mind telling) you sourced it from.
Cheers,
Beasty
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Hi beasty
I like your idea here!
Having also the buy price will help a lot to users like me who have not buyed yet and looking for trustable and low price places.
Cheers,
In Holland, via GSMWeb.nl
faria said:
2 FROM Clove UK.
best price around and next day delivery from UK to channel islands for £10.
and...£25 voucher .
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Faria,
What's the deal with this £25 voucher of which you speak?
Can that be used to reduce the cost of TP2, or do you get it after purchasing to spend on next purchase?
I'm VERY close to just buying a TP2 without contract so I can stay on my current O2 simplicity plan. But it ain't cheap! £25 less might just seal the deal...
Do people reckon that the outright cost will drop when the networks start to offer it on contract?
orb3000 said:
Hi beasty
I like your idea here!
Having also the buy price will help a lot to users like me who have not buyed yet and looking for trustable and low price places.
Cheers,
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Hi Orb,
Glad to see you are still hanging around here.
I doubt people would be too happy to advertise how much they much they paid for theirs. I had mine on pre-order from Expansys for £500, but canceled it when MPD released their deals. I ended up paying £24 for the device on a 18 month contract with TMob, £35 / month 700 minutes, unlimited web and texts.
Others feel free to advertise what bargains / deals you got with yours too.
Perhaps for future devices, if we have enough users that are interested in Sim free deals, we may be able to negotiate a decent discount based on bulk orders from one of the suppliers.
Take care my friend
Cheers,
Beasty
from handtec.co.uk ..... international shipping to Qatar
total cost with shipping 475 str pound = about 783 usd
I got mine from talkthisway.de - unbranded version in combination with a new contract with t-mob.
Usual it costs there 559€, about 782 USD
Got mine in Holland from smartphonestunts.nl with T-Mobile subscription extension. I guess the prices in Holland are about the same with most (internet)stores, since it is still very new, but I got a free car usb charger so I decided to go for this one.
By the way isn't it strange that there are some people that take the time to vote on the poll, but give the answer "not telling"..... that seems a waste of cpu cycles to me.
clove.co.uk... had it first
Does anyone know of a good authorized retailer to buy the Samsung Focus at? It seems as though the best I could find is AT&T for $350 off of contract. That is pretty good. Does anyone know of any others?
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Does anyone know of a good authorized retailer to buy the Samsung Focus at? It seems as though the best I could find is AT&T for $350 off of contract. That is pretty good. Does anyone know of any others?
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That's the best one, and the one I was going to recommend.
it does seem like a very good deal... if nothing else pops up by the end of the day, i'll head there to grab it
hedpe said:
it does seem like a very good deal... if nothing else pops up by the end of the day, i'll head there to grab it
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Just make sure to explain to them that it is the online price and you can't buy it online without the service agreement. It says to go to the store to buy it with no commitment pricing.
They rang mine up at $400. I explained the online price and they adjusted it.
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Just make sure to explain to them that it is the online price and you can't buy it online without the service agreement. It says to go to the store to buy it with no commitment pricing.
They rang mine up at $400. I explained the online price and they adjusted it.
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great, thanks for the feedback, I hadn't noticed that!
hedpe said:
Does anyone know of a good authorized retailer to buy the Samsung Focus at? It seems as though the best I could find is AT&T for $350 off of contract. That is pretty good. Does anyone know of any others?
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I got mine from eBay from a store called "Gazelle" for $225. It was an open box item in mint condition - it came in retail box with everything - looked like I had just bought it from AT&T.
They have more in stock. They also have a 30 day no questions return and refund policy, pretty rare for an ebay store.
I've not had a single problem with it - applied NoDo and everything is working fine.
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I got mine from eBay from a store called "Gazelle" for $225. It was an open box item in mint condition - it came in retail box with everything - looked like I had just bought it from AT&T.
They have more in stock. They also have a 30 day no questions return and refund policy, pretty rare for an ebay store.
I've not had a single problem with it - applied NoDo and everything is working fine.
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also a good find! this should be helpful for other's looking for a Focus at a good price.
I have to stick to an authorized reseller though, as I have a rebate that I am looking to use only valid at an authorized store
Yeah, sorry, I missed the "authorized retailer" bit. Speed reading..LOL
Still, $230 for an off contract Focus in mint condition is pretty freaking good right?
Where's the best place to purchase it? with the cheapest price?
I know negri-electronics has a coupon which brings it down to $685, is that my best bet?
At Negri, I think the "VZsucks" coupon might be over... if so the $35 off coupon is probably still up. That brings it to like $700 ish.
Clove and Handtec are around the same price. Like $685 - $695. They have foreign transaction fees if you buy with most credit cards though.
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Where's the best place to purchase it? with the cheapest price?
I know negri-electronics has a coupon which brings it down to $685, is that my best bet?
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1. Negri Electronics (apply vzsucks at checkout for $685.00, ships from Las Vegas, NV)
2. Newegg ($699.99 -- sold out)
3. Expansys - http://www.expansys-usa.com/google-nexus-prime-android-smartphone-unlocked-16gb-224148/
Edit: Negri's "vzsucks" still works! https://negrielectronics.com/samsung-i9250-google-galaxy-nexus-black-unlocked.html
Grand Total $685.50
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hm, it's working in cart, you are right tho it said where i found that i was for 12/9 only but it still takes off -45 in the cart, i wonder if they might cancel my order if i use it?
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hm, it's working in cart, you are right tho it said where i found that i was for 12/9 only but it still takes off -45 in the cart, i wonder if they might cancel my order if i use it?
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Nope I edited my post from their twitter. That's what made me purchase the GN, I was like ahhh this coupon is going to expire and it never did but it could expire at any time :\ its definitely worth it.
They'll go through with the coupon. Go for it
alright, thanks everyone. i shall decide tonight what to do
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alright, thanks everyone. i shall decide tonight what to do
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Good luck! I became obsessed with this phone quick, it's difficult to say no.
I just bit the bullet and paid the extra cash to get it full retail from Verizon. It only ended up about $721 after taxes. Not the cheapest phone purchase I've ever made, but with flimsy Samsung plastic exteriors I figured I'd rather have a local warranty ready to go.
c0LdFire said:
I just bit the bullet and paid the extra cash to get it full retail from Verizon. It only ended up about $721 after taxes. Not the cheapest phone purchase I've ever made, but with flimsy Samsung plastic exteriors I figured I'd rather have a local warranty ready to go.
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We GSM users don't have the option. We can't go to Verizon and buy a off-contracted one and pop a AT&T/T-Mobile SIM card in there. It won't work. The CDMA/LTE version is for Verizon only.
It may be plastic but it holds pretty well in the hand and its build quality is pretty good.
Brain fart! I should have realized he was referring to a GSM version.
The phone does feel solid, but I'm hard on my phones and this is one I'll probably hang on to for a good year or so. I also don't believe in ruining a good looking phone with cases or screen protectors, and Verizon's insurance is good about getting a refurb to you the same day if you drop it. I haven't had to use it yet, but, well...
Me.
$675 shipped (US only). Steinheil flex installed + an extra unused film. Case included.
All original accessories and headphones never were used. Phone is in absolute mint condition and you won't be able to tell it from a brand new one. No scratches or dead pixels.
Ordered from Expansys-USA for $750, willing to eat the $75 loss.
Anyone PM me if interested.
Or order, wait and pay more and hope you don't have bad pixels. Up to you.
My username is my eBay name. 254 100% positive feedbacks. Member for over 10 years. Sold many high-ticket items to very satisfied buyers.
Hi Guys,
I just made a video of the accessories that I use for this phone and why I think they are good, I have also made a list of links to amazon where you could purchase them.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rotds_z1iLU
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Spider Stand :http://amzn.to/xSh9Si
Skinomi Full Body Skin :http://amzn.to/wAK0Mg
Privacy Screen Protector :http://amzn.to/yCD0vT
Aftermarket Batteries :http://amzn.to/zC0sfF
Hyperion Batteries :http://amzn.to/w7y9sa
Lexar 32Gb Micro SD Card :http://amzn.to/zznKth
Micro USB to USB Host :http://amzn.to/wdUyk1
PLEASE LET ME KNOW IF ITS OK TO POST THESE LINKS TO AMAZON HERE, IF NOT I WILL REMOVE IT IMMEDIATELY.
Hope it helps.
Ash
few questions regarding buying items from abroad.
how do u buy thing off amazon? any additional charges are involved like shipping and taxes? how long does it take to reach India?
sounds impossible but, do they provide CashonDelivery?
what are the other sites you have tried? like ebay (worldwide).
thanks bro.
anjath said:
few questions regarding buying items from abroad.
how do u buy thing off amazon? any additional charges are involved like shipping and taxes? how long does it take to reach India?
sounds impossible but, do they provide CashonDelivery?
what are the other sites you have tried? like ebay (worldwide).
thanks bro.
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I buy stuff on amazon cuz sometimes, I am unable to find some things in india, like for example, I could not find a 32gb Class 10 microsd card anywhere, so I used amazon...
No they do not provide Cash on Delivery, but these guys are really safe , so dont worry.
I only order low value Items, with a max value of $50 and so there have not been taxes, I once(a few years back) ordered some protein stuff worth over $100 and paid about $50+ as customs.
As far as shipping goes, yes its expensive, like the custom batteries cost $6 for shipping, some sellers dont ship internationally at all, but somethings when you compare the price+shipping against the Indian market price, I still find it cheap.
As for the question of ebay, when it comes to international shipping via ebay, its cheaper, but the items end up coming to you by post, hence no need to sign it, no tracking numbers unless you pay for a higher shipping fee (but that fee is too much like $20+ for around 200gms)
For me stuff I order from ebay are low value stuff, like a few dollars, like things that I can write off in case i dont get it. So far, I have a 6/8 track record with ebay.com and 4/4 track record with amazon.
Ash
hmm... sounds great... as you said.. best for getting things not currently available here.. plus we need to consider the shipping charges as well.. thanks for all the info.
PS: your naaptol review was also awesome.. the review i mean, not naaptol
anjath said:
hmm... sounds great... as you said.. best for getting things not currently available here.. plus we need to consider the shipping charges as well.. thanks for all the info.
PS: your naaptol review was also awesome.. the review i mean, not naaptol
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Lol true about naaptol, they suck bro
As far as shipping from abroad goes... a lil story... I bought replacement batteries for my P90 cam via amazon a few years back... they were not original but some replacement brand, they cost Rs1600 locally and 1200 on ebay.com... off amazon I got it for $5 for 2... yes Rs250 for 2 instead of Rs.2400 and I paid $6 for shipping and the end cost was Rs550 instead of Rs2400... so ya at times its great savings
What???!!! thats amazing bro.. were the brands in local/ebay/amazon all same? thats real good.. and no taxes for any item upto 50$ right?
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What???!!! thats amazing bro.. were the brands in local/ebay/amazon all same? thats real good.. and no taxes for any item upto 50$ right?
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Yup thats the kicker, the brands were the same
I think its $50 but when I ordered the lexar card it was $60 (incl shipping) and I wasnt billed any taxes on it
the micro sd is so tiny i guess they didn't feel like taxing
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the micro sd is so tiny i guess they didn't feel like taxing
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Good 4 us