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Hi Everyone,
I was thinking that given the size of our community, I might be able to negotiate group discounts on new devices (especially pre-orders of upcoming devices). My goal would be to get the cheapest price possible from a reputable online retailer. I know lots of sites all over the web use stores or affiliate links to make a few extra bucks; this would be more about getting the best deal for you... if xda were getting anything out of it, I would make sure that was 100% clear.
Does this interest you guys at all? I have no idea how large of a discount I could get (maybe only 5- 10%), but I wanted to gauge the interest before I tried.
How many of you actually plan on pre-ordering one of the new HTC devices? Which one?
Thx!
Well, it depends on if AT&T decides to carry this phone or not. There's no point in ordering it if AT&T will eventually subsidy it for a lower cost. I have two lines that are (both) out of contract-- and I'm looking to make a major upgrade for me & the wife.
So, if AT&T doesn't hook me up, sign me up for two. But, seriously, send me a message if you make any progress.
I want this phone extremely bad. I can't make any commitment until I know it will be offered on Tmobile in the US with our goofy bands and whatnot.
I would be interested if the device would be released on ANY North American 3g bands.
I just can't live without data on my phone for much longerr
here in germany u can preorder it on amazon for 499€...a few days ago it was there for 419....but i saw it too late
I just pre ordered mine from clove..
Coatezy said:
I just pre ordered mine from clove..
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Ditto! ...ordered mine a week ago. I haven't told the wife yet as I haven't found the right time to break it to her as we're supposed to be clearing our credit cards and paying her parents back this year!
I actually go out of may way to be different and yesterday stumbled across the silver version on PDAshop.nl/.be and Smartphoneshop.nl/.be and took a fancy to it - they're the only places in Europe offering it too. I asked for a quote to ship to the UK and was all set to cancel my order with Clove but they refuse to ship outside the Netherlands or Belgium. Then I realized they are both the same company and their sites are mirrors of each other which instantly raises my suspicions ...why would the same company trade as two different competing entities if they didn't have something to hide I think.
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Then I realized they are both the same company and their sites are mirrors of each other which instantly raises my suspicions ...why would the same company trade as two different competing entities if they didn't have something to hide I think.
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Because then one site can claim to be cheaper than the other. Very clever.
Coatezy said:
I just pre ordered mine from clove..
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Do they charge you immediately for pre-orders?
djet said:
Do they charge you immediately for pre-orders?
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No they take payment when the stock is available.. This happened when I purchased my hd2 and I also emailed Clove to confirm this would be the case with the Desire.
Amazon.co.uk just dropped the price on Desire... 429 £ =)
Just to let people know...
Lysin said:
Amazon.co.uk just dropped the price on Desire... 429 £ =)
Just to let people know...
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Much cheaper from Amazon.de.
sindrefyrn said:
Much cheaper from Amazon.de.
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How 494€ is cheaper than 424 £???
I've just sold my HD2 and I've just bought a Desire!
I'm crazy.
Lysin said:
How 494€ is cheaper than 424 £???
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Ops. Sorry. My bad.
ghale said:
I've just sold my HD2 and I've just bought a Desire!
I'm crazy.
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Done the same..
gizz68erz said:
here in germany u can preorder it on amazon for 499€...a few days ago it was there for 419....but i saw it too late
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I was lucky and fast enough to preorder it for 419, but still dont know if I should keep my X1 and send the Desire back or replace my X1 with it - as I surely will be an early adopter of the first WP7S HTC phone
Am thinking of ordering one of these phones. Currently own a 3GS on O2.
Can pre order with mobiles.co.uk . Looking at T-Mobs Web 600 tariff at £30 per month.
Can I ask what, if any, limits T-Mob have with regards to data usage.I currently use Slingplayer on my 3GS, along with radio streaming, use Youtube a fair bit.Would I have any problems doing this with T-Mob(I understand they took the YT app off of their HD2s?), assuming of course that Slingplayer gets released for Android?
saldawop said:
Am thinking of ordering one of these phones. Currently own a 3GS on O2.
Can pre order with mobiles.co.uk . Looking at T-Mobs Web 600 tariff at £30 per month.
Can I ask what, if any, limits T-Mob have with regards to data usage.I currently use Slingplayer on my 3GS, along with radio streaming, use Youtube a fair bit.Would I have any problems doing this with T-Mob(I understand they took the YT app off of their HD2s?), assuming of course that Slingplayer gets released for Android?
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When I swapped my 3GS for HD2 I bought the HD2 so I could put my o2 sim straight in it.. Didn't want to loose the o2 data allowance from the iphone contract. And will be doing the same with the Desire.
Yeah, suppose I could do the same.Just get a cheaper tariff .Or else wait and buy a locked one?from O2?
Am currently on the £20 Simplicity for iPhone tariff.I thought they knew if the SIM was being used in a phone other than an iPhone?
take your pick
Nameless21 said:
take your pick
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clove offers competitive prices....and they're fast when it comes to email replies and confirmations. I hope same for delivery (well depends on stock >_<).
Hi guys!
I'm going to London next week and I'd like to buy a GN. What's the best place to get a contract free terminal?
Thanks in advance.
Google "phones4u" and "carphone warehouse" for their shop locations. Also you can try "Three" network shop, they have pas as you go phones.
Thanks, Three PAYGO seems to be the cheapest alternative (£499.99). Anyone can confirm this comes unlocked?
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Thanks, Three PAYGO seems to be the cheapest alternative (£499.99). Anyone can confirm this comes unlocked?
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Do you know what PAYG means?
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Do you know what PAYG means?
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I know it sounds odd, but when I ask three, they said the PAYG model was locked to three. Not sure I believe them, but thought it was worth mentioning.
I got mine from Phones4u, Oxford Street. Seemed to have a few, and there are 2 next to each other so doubling your chance without walking too far
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I know it sounds odd, but when I ask three, they said the PAYG model was locked to three. Not sure I believe them, but thought it was worth mentioning.
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Of course its locked to Three if its PAYG. But you also have to buy £10 top-up with the PAYG phone.
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Of course its locked to Three if its PAYG. But you also have to buy £10 top-up with the PAYG phone.
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I think many people have confirmed that the three PAYG stock is not locked.
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I think many people have confirmed that the three PAYG stock is not locked.
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Then whole point of PAYG phone
Just get it from Phones4U. It's 529.95 for an unlocked and sim-free phone, no need to buy a top up or sign anything.
I got mine from phones4you, they have plenty in stock. Concerning three ,worst case you can pay them around £15 to unlock.
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Thanks guys. I think I'll get at phones4you, a bit more expensive but definitely safer.
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Thanks guys. I think I'll get at phones4you, a bit more expensive but definitely safer.
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Be careful as they refund policy isn`t friendly. Read forum where people been refused to refund in case of defective GN. They are hard to deal with.
yep refund policy is a bummer. There is a 28 day window, if there is a fault with your device they can do a straight swap within that time.
Is Three's policy any better?
Not sure about 3,just give them a call or check on their website.
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Hi all
Just wondering if anyone from the UK has bought one from the US? Or do you guys know a website where i can order one and that ships to the Island?
Thanks
Surfy89 said:
Hi all
Just wondering if anyone from the UK has bought one from the US? Or do you guys know a website where i can order one and that ships to the Island?
Thanks
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I have an eBay listing up, and I am reputable. You can pm me for details. Look up shipping and you can get it as fast as you want
austontatious said:
I have an eBay listing up, and I am reputable. You can pm me for details. Look up shipping and you can get it as fast as you want
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Cheers, just PMed you
austontatious said:
I have an eBay listing up, and I am reputable. You can pm me for details. Look up shipping and you can get it as fast as you want
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Hey, do you have any more? Where do you ship from?
For those still looking: http://www.reddit.com/r/moto360/comments/2fvaiz/i_will_sell_spare_moto_360s_as_they_become/
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/301316499929
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/291239397908
PM me for a discount. Offering $10 off for XDA members.
Yovee said:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/301316499929
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/291239397908
PM me for a discount.
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£70 postage??
i would want to but i don't think it is a good idea i mean all these problems people are having about burn ins and stuff, warranty would be very expensive and a pain
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£70 postage??
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Feel free to go to UPS.com and calculate the rates yourself for a 2lb package with dimensions 8x6x4 inches.
O2 now have them in stock for the UK Just ordered one!
They only deliver to home address and I'm not willing to take a day off work. I'll take my chances next week and visit an o2 store.
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O2 now have them in stock for the UK Just ordered one!
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I would contact them to make sure they have it.
It shows as in stock but when I rang today I was told 3 weeks waiting. cancelled my order and will not go back to O2.
I picked up mine from the O2 store yesterday
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I picked up mine from the O2 store yesterday
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John lewis also have them - free next day click and collect to stores (including waitrose)
Hey all, I just received an email from Google saying that my trade in has been cancelled? Has anybody else seen this?
mazubo said:
Hey all, I just received an email from Google saying that my trade in has been cancelled? Has anybody else seen this?
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Any reason for cancellation?
janjan said:
Any reason for cancellation?
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That's what I'm trying to find out.. why would they cancel it?
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That's what I'm trying to find out.. why would they cancel it?
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There's no way to know unless you contact Google and ask them.
Thanks for your input. I was as ki ING if anyone else has had this issue pop up. I'm waiting for Google to respond..
I chatted today with Support, regarding my trade in kit (I never received it). I was told that it would be coming with the phone, and that it would be good for 30 days after receiving the phone.
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Has anybody else seen this?
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Nope.
no cancellations here...
Not cancelled here but has not arrived yet. Preorderd from Google on the 7th.
Did you owe any money to the carrier of the phone for the phone? If so this could explain the cancellation.
I ordered on the 10th, got a notice my kit shipped on the 11th, phone is due on the 30th.
Good Luck
I got my first kit yesterday, I second one is on its way after I cancelled the 64 and reordered 128
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I haven't received my kit yet.
I've had the kit for about a week, it's basic to say the least! But it's the first trade-in program for Google...
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Did you owe any money to the carrier of the phone for the phone? If so this could explain the cancellation.
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No it was a straight up purchase
galaxys said:
I've had the kit for about a week, it's basic to say the least! But it's the first trade-in program for Google...
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How long did it take to receive it? Mine supposedly shipped on the 6th and I still haven't received it. How did it come? USPS? UPS? FedEx?
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How long did it take to receive it? Mine supposedly shipped on the 6th and I still haven't received it. How did it come? USPS? UPS? FedEx?
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Mine came by USPS, along with a USPS priority shipping label to send in your trade in.
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Mine came by USPS, along with a USPS priority shipping label to send in your trade in.
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Thanks. I'll look for it this week and if I still don't get it, I'll call Google.
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How long did it take to receive it? Mine supposedly shipped on the 6th and I still haven't received it. How did it come? USPS? UPS? FedEx?
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Took about 10 days via USPS from Google Indianapolis, IN.
What was the actual text from the email?