This price has now been corrected on the AT&T website.
For USA users:
AT&T seems to have an error in the pricing on their website for the galaxy note s-pen holder kit (includes both the s-pen and the holder.) The item is supposed to be about $50 (US), but is currently on their website for only $29. (The same price as just the spare s-pen.) Includes free 2-day shipping.
http://www.wireless.att.com/cell-ph...ails/?LOSGId=accessoryBucket&q_sku=sku5610275
I don't know if the AT&T version will fit properly in the international note, but I'll be finding out in a couple days. If not, it'll be going back.
Take care
Gary
Thanx,
Just ordered one
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For USA users:
AT&T seems to have an error in the pricing on their website for the galaxy note s-pen holder kit (includes both the s-pen and the holder.) The item is supposed to be about $50 (US), but is currently on their website for only $29. (The same price as just the spare s-pen.) Includes free 2-day shipping.
http://www.wireless.att.com/cell-ph...ails/?LOSGId=accessoryBucket&q_sku=sku5610275
I don't know if the AT&T version will fit properly in the international note, but I'll be finding out in a couple days. If not, it'll be going back.
Take care
Gary
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Awesome find. Ordered one.
I don't care if it's slightly different from the international version since I don't want to have my phone without the s pen in there anyway.
This comes with the s pen and holder. I'll keep this in my bag, and keep the original pen in the phone.
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Thanks so much!
I just ordered one
Ordered one as well, thanks much for the $20 savings on this item.
I ordered one too. Any other links to other accessories for the Note, I cant find anything else on AT&T Site...
I too ordered one, I already lost mine after one week of use!
Update: Shipped 2/16 9:36pm from Fort Worth, TX via USPS
Got one too!
Thanks for the heads up!
Listed on Ebay too
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Genuine-SAM...ch-S-Pen-Holder-Kit-I9220-N7000-/150744570759
Though a bit costlier ... but worth it...
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Listed on Ebay too
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Did you actually read the OP before responding with this? It's also available through amazon, expansys, and several other locations. The point of this thread is that it can be had for quite a discount via AT&T's website due to what is probably a pricing error. It was a communication to other users who are able to order from AT&T that they might want to take advantage of that price.
The thread is NOT a general thread announcing the availability of s-pen kits, not a "post links to ebay sites" thread, or anything else.
Does it REALLY make sense, in a thread titled "s-pen holder kit for 29.99 (USD) (in USA)" to post a link to a ebay reseller in korea who will sell the same kit for 41 USD plus shipping?
add me to the list as well.
Good looking out. Beggars can't be choosers but wish they had the holder kit with the white pen. Also I wonder if the low cost has anything to do with Sammy trying to push out the rest of the old pens without the grey button.
Good price for a spare. In for one as well. =)
An update...
AT&T, in their usual and customary fashion, screwed up even this most simplistic of orders. Even though my order was completely processed before 3pm ET on Wed, they didn't get the package to USPS until late Thursday night. Then, instead of 2-day USPS Priority Mail, I'm getting what appears to be 5 day delivery. (I called AT&T and they basically told me "too bad")
So, when that package arrives next week sometime, it'll be refused. I've already called my credit card company to contest the charge and file a fraud complaint. (The order promised 2-day delivery and that wasn't what was given.)
In the meantime, I drove over to my local AT&T store and managed to get them to price-match the 29 USD price on the AT&T website. (Normally, it'd be 49 USD.) (I think the fact that I let the store manager play with my international note helped to get him to match the price. He had an AT&T version and was amazed at how much smoother and faster mine was compared to his. LTE isn't available in my area, so that's a non-issue.)
So, the AT&T purchased kit fits perfectly with the international Galaxy Note (IGN.) The S-Pen itself is completely identical to what came with my IGN, except that it has a gray button instead of a black button. The adapter is a bit fatter than I expected, but that's a good thing for my hands.
Now I have the best of all worlds: an s-pen with the gray button. A full size s-pen adapter, and yet another valid fraud complaint against AT&T.
Take care
Gary
Thanks, good to know that it's an identical pen. Having said that, can the pen 's tip be tuck into the pen when not in use? Like some sort of twist action, making it a truly useful actual pen? I would not want the pen holder to always leave the pen's tip out in the open out of fear that it might get scuffed, etc.
This way, I don't have to struggly removing the S-Pen on my current phone and just use this one that's purchased to take notes in class!
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An update...
AT&T, in their usual and customary fashion, screwed up even this most simplistic of orders. Even though my order was completely processed before 3pm ET on Wed, they didn't get the package to USPS until late Thursday night. Then, instead of 2-day USPS Priority Mail, I'm getting what appears to be 5 day delivery. (I called AT&T and they basically told me "too bad")
So, when that package arrives next week sometime, it'll be refused. I've already called my credit card company to contest the charge and file a fraud complaint. (The order promised 2-day delivery and that wasn't what was given.)
In the meantime, I drove over to my local AT&T store and managed to get them to price-match the 29 USD price on the AT&T website. (Normally, it'd be 49 USD.) (I think the fact that I let the store manager play with my international note helped to get him to match the price. He had an AT&T version and was amazed at how much smoother and faster mine was compared to his. LTE isn't available in my area, so that's a non-issue.)
So, the AT&T purchased kit fits perfectly with the international Galaxy Note (IGN.) The S-Pen itself is completely identical to what came with my IGN, except that it has a gray button instead of a black button. The adapter is a bit fatter than I expected, but that's a good thing for my hands.
Now I have the best of all worlds: an s-pen with the gray button. A full size s-pen adapter, and yet another valid fraud complaint against AT&T.
Take care
Gary
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...can the pen 's tip be tuck into the pen when not in use? Like some sort of twist action, making it a truly useful actual pen? I would not want the pen holder to always leave the pen's tip out in the open out of fear that it might get scuffed, etc.
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There does not seem to be any way for the tip to retract into the adapter. Honestly, though, I wouldn't be too concerned about it - I don't think it would leak ink.
Take care
Gary
Thanks for the heads up. Got one too.
Got one too. Thanks for the tip.
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Thanks! Good lookin out and just ordered one for my IGN.
Yes, good deal and probably a typo since ATT has the pen alone for the same price. still Expansys usa has it for a little bit more with free shipping and would trust them to send it on time and correctly than ATT who can't even price it correctly. Also I do not want to give money to any carrier.
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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?!!
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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 !
Radio Exists!!
More good news... some very bright spark has found that the radio hasnt been removed and has created a cab for us to use!!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=521356&page=1
Well done adolfotregosa!!!
@quarintus
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...
Cheers
Arrak1s said:
@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...
Cheers
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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 )
quarintus said:
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.
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.
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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.
They say they are new....
http://www.ebay.com/itm/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=190668198386+
Edit:Gone again.... I guess until they get them from another region of the world
Just ordered. Will see it is new.
got 3
I got 3. 1 for me, and 2 other for my coworkers. the Atrix is my work phone.
I just hope everyone gets one that tries....
The sold count is at 827 at this moment!
Either they cleaned the entire AT&T pipeline out or their cutoff of "limited quantity available" is hosed
I'm guessing with CM7 and CM9 derivatives you can't use this, so I'll have to pass. :-(
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I just hope everyone gets one that tries....
The sold count is at 827 at this moment!
Either they cleaned the entire AT&T pipeline out or their cutoff of "limited quantity available" is hosed
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I'm pretty sure you have to specify the amount available when listing a multiple buy-it-now auction. And they did have that huge sale the other week, so maybe these are leftovers or cancelled orders.
1116 sold so far. I am so glad more people who want one can get one at a reasonable price.
Now the question is, "Why did those ripoff bastards at AT&T insist on full price for them for so long and then decide to just dump them?" They could have kept on selling them for $99 for quite a while from what I have seen.
They were showing over 2700 available last night when I looked. How the hell they got that many I don't know, but that was the availability showing in the Mobile app. For some reason I can't find that screen on my PC.
picked one up yesterday after patiently waiting.
Just got my UPS tracking number! Damn that was fast! Should see it middle of next week hopefully.
CaelanT said:
They were showing over 2700 available last night when I looked. How the hell they got that many I don't know, but that was the availability showing in the Mobile app. For some reason I can't find that screen on my PC.
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I think they were surprised by the quick sellout of their stock when they had it on sale the other day and decided to get more from whatever channel they got their original batch from. They couldn't run the same sale again so close to the last one so they had to sell them some other way (at a markup, too!).
Just conjecture, but it seems logical.
no international shipping to uk
NO!!!!
There's a tablet UI already available but it's outdated and it doesn't automatically change DPI. Hopefully someone can port webtop 3.0 from Razr or make a better tabletUI for CM9
Also, the Overskreen browser would be great with webtop.
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Lapdocks on ebay for $59.99 free shipping
I ordered two. Thank you for this notice.
Just ordered mine...
Ordered mine about 30 hours ago, still no tracking number, I do hope I get it!
About to cancel my AT&T account because my contracts up, just waiting for the next big thing.
Having the lap dock will keep me from giving my Atrix away.
So i put in an order.. but now im getting a little leery about the order. Going through 1saleaday's reviews on ebay and around the web, the absolute highest number of complaints (other than broken item or missing parts) is that people are given false tracking info and never receive the item.
The tracking number i was given doesnt work with UPS or USPS at all.
">>> UPS could not locate the shipment details for your request. Please verify your information and try again later. "
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The tracking number i was given doesnt work with UPS or USPS at all.
">>> UPS could not locate the shipment details for your request. Please verify your information and try again later. "
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They generate the labels, but the item is still in their warehouse. You won't be able to track in until UPS picks it up and actually scans it. The item can sit in the warehouse for days before it's picked up. It's the same as you printing out your own shipping/USPS label at home. Until you drop the item off it's not in the shippers system. Usually people ship at the end of a day. In their case they may have a weekly bulk pickup or something.
I got 2 while they were 59.99$, I haven't paid for them yet, is shipping free on both units? or did any of you with multiple units have to pay some sort of shipping?
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I got 2 while they were 59.99$, I haven't paid for them yet, is shipping free on both units? or did any of you with multiple units have to pay some sort of shipping?
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Free shipping. Tells you right there in the auction.
I've wanted this phone for the longest time.
So, last Friday I was expecting delivery of a Note 4. I had gotten a killer deal @ $599 flat I get an email, that morning, from oppostyle, telling me the phone is now available in the US at a savings of $250 off. I know he phone is now a little bit older, but it is the one I had really lusted after. I had watched pre-release and then afterwards, dismayed it hadn't been released for the US market. With the price drop the phone is very attractive.
Anyway, I ditched the Note 4 and the Spigen case I'd bought for it, at my full cost and have ordered the Oppo 7.
Can't wait to get it.
New prices $499 and $399.
The oppostyle website is where they're available.
Did you get any notification regarding shipping? I just ordered mine today. I have a note 4 and I can't wait any longer for a root. It's never going to happen on the AT&T Note 4
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Did you get any notification regarding shipping? I just ordered mine today. I have a note 4 and I can't wait any longer for a root. It's never going to happen on the AT&T Note 4
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Yeah, I got notice yesterday. It came in today. I'm setting it up now.
So you got it in less than a week? Also what provider are you setting it up for? Let me know how it goes with setup. Oh and congrats
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So you got it in less than a week? Also what provider are you setting it up for? Let me know how it goes with setup. Oh and congrats
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Yes, ordered it on the 12th, came in today, the 18th.
Well, things happened really quickly once they got moving. But very little notice in between.
I ordered Thursday, 3-12-2015, and I got a notice saying they'd received my payment and order, and that they'd post a tracking # once it was available.
But things kinda "went dark" til late Monday, or so. Then yesterday I get a text message, from DHL, saying delivery was anticipated for today.
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also, this late exchange of emails -
Mar 16, 16:58
Your Order #4xxxxxxxx (placed on 12 March 2015 09:11:40 CST)
Has my order shipped yet? It was placed last Thursday.
Scott
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Hi Scott,
Great! 4xxxxxxxx is on the way to its destination on 17 March, 2015 00:14.
View Tracking Details: https://oppostyle.aftership.com/989934xxxx
Tracking Number: 989934xxxx
Detail Status: Processed at HONG KONG - HONG KONG
Latest Location: HONG KONG - HONG KONG
Courier: DHL Express
Courier Contact: 18002255345 (United States)
Please note that the expected delivery date is provided by the courier, and is subject to change. For any questions, please contact the courier directly.
Thank you very much!
OppoStyle
http://oppostyle.com
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Hi Scott,
Great! 4xxxxxxxx is out for delivery on 18 March, 2015 10:41.
View Tracking Details: https://oppostyle.aftership.com/989934xxxx
Tracking Number: 989934xxxx
Detail Status: With delivery courier
Latest Location: LAS VEGAS,NV - USA
Courier: DHL Express
Courier Contact: 18002255345 (United States)
Please note that the expected delivery date is provided by the courier, and is subject to change. For any questions, please contact the courier directly.
Thank you very much!
OppoStyle
http://oppostyle.com
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I'm setting it up for T-Mobile. Slapped the SIM from my Galaxy S3 and my 64gig mSDXC in there, put it in the case, put the battery in and voila.
The case that comes with it replaces the back cover ( put it away in a nice safe place you'll remember ). The phone walks you right through setup. Then just log into your Google account. Easy. Once I was setup, the phone let me know that there was an update available for the ColorOS and I went ahead and did that.
Oppo does a hell of a job packaging the phone. Very meticulous.
Going to be getting a different case than what comes with it, though. The flip style deal doesn't work real well for me, as the phone has to stay in my pants pockets. Still it is kind of cool. The installed screen protector is well fit, to the phone (kind of), but is of low quality. They include a different screen protector in it's own packaging and I'll be putting that on tomorrow. However, I'll be ordering a tempered glass one along with the different case, shortly.
Slim pickings for that, as they don't have the market saturation that iphones and Samsung devices do; so there is not as much monetary incentive to put a lot of 3rd party stuff out there. The choice of cases available is very limited.
Hope that helps.
-Scott
Great, Thanks for all of that. I actually checked back on their website and its marked as shipped. even though I didn't get an email regarding that yet. I have also ordered a tempered glass from amazon. My main goal is to get my Wifi Tether going on this phone. As I couldn't do that on my Note 4 because of no root options and to use Titanium Backup again. Enjoy your phone bro and thanks again.
-rakill3r
Did you have to pay any duty or import fees here in the US? I was thinking about getting the 7a.
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Did you have to pay any duty or import fees here in the US? I was thinking about getting the 7a.
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Nope the us doesn't have import taxes. I picked up a nice used one not Long ago and really like mine. And I've owned a one plus one before and this is much nicer. Its a real nice phone. But I think this is a better deal then the one plus one.
So here's my long story short - I've placed 2 orders now for a grey P8000 and still I have no phone. My original order was on October 3rd...
Both are Chinese/HK vendors (Focal Price & iGOGO) showing stock but weeks pass and nothing happens except generic responses to my queries about delays in receiving new stock.
Eventually I just cancel my orders (unfortunately manually via PayPal claims due to a lack of cooperation from the vendors).
Now I know these vendors can be a little shady with little or no customer service but I now wonder should I just give up? It seems there's no easy way for me to get this phone (at least at the RRP)?
I've since pre-ordered the Umi Iron Pro via BangGood but I'm now doubting whether this is a good move due to a lack of development, no open sources and no 800Mhz LTE for the UK. However the design is nice, twin flash, full metal casing, better cameras, OTG support and slimmer(!) bezels.
Would welcome any feedback or suggestions you may have. Such a shame as I really thought I'd have a new gadget to tinker with by now!
Try UK seller.
Although the prices are low there waiting time plus the chance of vat hit put me of Chinese sellers.Took a punt on Ebay UK seller,a £115.99 bid excepted on Friday morning for a gold one.
Royal Mail site entered tracking number and states waiting arrival to them at 9 am yesterday,so fingers crossed should be here by Thursday.
So with the price at the moment £113.81 on Focalprice can not see the benifit of buying there,what if its faulty etc.
Hi,
why not buy it in the manufacturers shop?
I bought my phone @ "elephone DOT hk" (sorry, I am not allowed to post a link here as a fairly new user) and didn't have any problem except the price was a bit higher but no problems with delivery etc.
morrig said:
Although the prices are low there waiting time plus the chance of vat hit put me of Chinese sellers.Took a punt on Ebay UK seller,a £115.99 bid excepted on Friday morning for a gold one.
Royal Mail site entered tracking number and states waiting arrival to them at 9 am yesterday,so fingers crossed should be here by Thursday.
So with the price at the moment £113.81 on Focalprice can not see the benifit of buying there,what if its faulty etc.
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Thanks for replying. Can I ask the name of your eBay seller? I'm tempted by the gold metal and then buying a black battery cover off AliExpress to tone down the carbon fibre effect!
cyrrel said:
Hi,
why not buy it in the manufacturers shop?
I bought my phone @ "elephone DOT hk" (sorry, I am not allowed to post a link here as a fairly new user) and didn't have any problem except the price was a bit higher but no problems with delivery etc.
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Thanks for replying.
I've seen this link before: http://www.elephone.hk/online.htm
Due to the numerous links, I personally found it a bit hard to differentiate between authorised resellers, third-parties and the 'official' store.
Hi,
not 100% sure that this is the official store, but from my research it looked good and as I have received my phone I guess they aren't bad
Have a look at Dealsmachine.com. Just got mine from them. Took just one week from ordering to receive in Canada via DHL and their customs valuation was very positive in my favour !
shiggs1988 said:
Thanks for replying. Can I ask the name of your eBay seller? I'm tempted by the gold metal and then buying a black battery cover off AliExpress to tone down the carbon fibre effect!
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The carbon fibre effect is actually really nice! The black cover is probably more grey but it would soften the look a bit
Well I've now cancelled my Umi Iron Pro pre-order - can anyone recommend a UK-based eBay seller?
I've used Geekbuying (based in China) on a number of occasions to purchase phones and tablets. In each case the process has been hassle free with the goods despatched around a week from the order point (assuming in stock). I'm also in UK and like the fact that the small delay in despatch is because this retailer checks the item works and configured it for the UK before sending the item out. I've always used the very cheap DHL option which means once despatched the item is with me within 3 days with full tracking on route.
I don't have any links to this company but have found them reliable.
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I used Everbuying.net. I ordered in August and the phone only arrived in October, so it was at least 2 months wait. I assume they have stock now, as the phone went on special not long ago.
As mentioned above I used Everbuying with no problems and fast delivery. Just did a quick check and is on sale for less than 100.00 GBP - $149.99 US which is what I paid. Fast dispatch on gold (3-5 days) but longer on other colours (4-10 days). I assume they got a decent sized shipment and are now blowing it out. I was a little leery of them but have no complaints at all and my import cost was about 8% including DHL brokerage fee even though we have 12% tax so that gives an idea of how they valued it for customs purposes.
shiggs1988 said:
Thanks for replying. Can I ask the name of your eBay seller? I'm tempted by the gold metal and then buying a black battery cover off AliExpress to tone down the carbon fibre effect!
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I bought from mobileskingdom based in Hayes UK,they have a white and gold with bidding over £105.59 with nearly 3 days to go.
Royal mail have it tracked to there Royal distribution centre London at 0.22 this morning.
Its for my partner in place of a Cubot s208,bit of a upgrade,she uses two hands so should be ok for diddy woman hands.
You can buy it on AliExpress: KlickKlack After Discount you pay $154,99.
morrig said:
I bought from mobileskingdom based in Hayes UK,they have a white and gold with bidding over £105.59 with nearly 3 days to go.
Royal mail have it tracked to there Royal distribution centre London at 0.22 this morning.
Its for my partner in place of a Cubot s208,bit of a upgrade,she uses two hands so should be ok for diddy woman hands.
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Thanks - I bought the grey model yesterday from their sister seller (same contact details plus also listed in Hayes) and they've emailed me this morning to say the grey is out of stock and can only offer the gold!
I've accepted the gold but would quite like a free case or something to make up for it! I do wonder if I've just been extremely unlucky so far...
shiggs1988 said:
Thanks - I bought the grey model yesterday from their sister seller (same contact details plus also listed in Hayes) and they've emailed me this morning to say the grey is out of stock and can only offer the gold!
I've accepted the gold but would quite like a free case or something to make up for it! I do wonder if I've just been extremely unlucky so far...
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The grey ones are damn nice but my partner wanted gold and have ordered the gold clock cover from Banggood.
If getting a silicon case it would hardly be noticable but then you lose the lovely look, but then you could buy a grey cover to replace the gold one.
Just checked on Elephone site and grey one for P7000 is £8.56 so P8000 one should be available soon?
Gearbest was great with me, and a friend of mine also bought one from Gearbest which arrived successfully. They had some stock issues initially but were honest about it, and my patience paid off. They usually dispatch from China after 5 days and send it through Express postage. From dispatch, it arrived within 7 days by courier. I paid $159.99 (£109 at the time), and after two months with the device, its fantastic and was worth the wait - the stock ROM was perfectly usable with a few bugs, but the Eragon ROM has completely sorted these. Knowing what I know now, ensuring a strong developer community should be a very high priority when buying a china phone.
shiggs1988 said:
Thanks - I bought the grey model yesterday from their sister seller (same contact details plus also listed in Hayes) and they've emailed me this morning to say the grey is out of stock and can only offer the gold!
I've accepted the gold but would quite like a free case or something to make up for it! I do wonder if I've just been extremely unlucky so far...
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I have just bought from an eBay seller and told the same thing, no grey, only gold. Ordered Wednesday morning, expected delivery today (hopefully).
kevvyboy said:
I have just bought from an eBay seller and told the same thing, no grey, only gold. Ordered Wednesday morning, expected delivery today (hopefully).
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Got a message this morning to say it's been dispatched with a Royal Mail tracking number but it's not showing on their system yet.
There's obviously a massive supply problem with the grey model and it wouldn't surprise me if these 3rd party sellers are expecting new deliveries of stock from Elephone that just keep on getting delayed?
I paid £110 and have been promised a £3(!) refund to cover the inconvenience
I'm considering buying the black battery cover though:
http://www.aliexpress.com/item/Elep..._91_22_80,searchweb201644_5,searchweb201560_9
Black and gold might be a good look after all...
shiggs1988 said:
Got a message this morning to say it's been dispatched with a Royal Mail tracking number but it's not showing on their system yet.
There's obviously a massive supply problem with the grey model and it wouldn't surprise me if these 3rd party sellers are expecting new deliveries of stock from Elephone that just keep on getting delayed?
I paid £110 and have been promised a £3(!) refund to cover the inconvenience
I'm considering buying the black battery cover though:
http://www.aliexpress.com/item/Elep..._91_22_80,searchweb201644_5,searchweb201560_9
Black and gold might be a good look after all...
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I think the gold looks decent. It's for the wife who is going to slap a purple silicone TPU on it anyway! If she complains then she can have the grey cover from my p8000!