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Galaxy Nexus prices & pre-orders

It appears Phones4U are taking preorders on Galaxy Nexus for delivery on 16th November. Only on Orange at the moment. (here)
Hoping O2 isn't far behind...
Anyone else in the UK waiting to preorder?
Pre-order Sim Free or Contract (Thanks to chandlerweb for the spreadsheet)[original post]
Price Comparison Spreadsheet (Tab 1 - SIM FREE, Tab 2 - CONTRACT)

mhunt407 said:
It appears Phones4U are taking preorders on Galaxy Nexus for delivery on 16th November. Only on Orange at the moment. (here)
Hoping O2 isn't far behind...
Anyone else in the UK waiting to preorder?
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I thought Three for the networks were already doing preorders?

mhunt407 said:
It appears Phones4U are taking preorders on Galaxy Nexus for delivery on 16th November. Only on Orange at the moment. (here)
Hoping O2 isn't far behind...
Anyone else in the UK waiting to preorder?
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Thanks for that mate, I've just updated our website with a new post.
Finally we get to see some price plans, I'm going to buy myself out of my contract so I can get it, but that's only if phones4u releases before it comes on clove, otherwise I'll get it sim-free

Super Chimp said:
I thought Three for the networks were already doing preorders?
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Three, O2, and Orange confirmed they are stocking it, but only Orange at the moment have released any pricing, hence my post!
xdaman85 said:
Thanks for that mate, I've just updated our website with a new post.
Finally we get to see some price plans, I'm going to buy myself out of my contract so I can get it, but that's only if phones4u releases before it comes on clove, otherwise I'll get it sim-free
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Yeah its nice to see some pricing, hoping O2 match the Orange prices tbh! I'm ready to upgrade so hopefully won't have to wait too much longer now

mhunt407 said:
Yeah its nice to see some pricing, hoping O2 match the Orange prices tbh! I'm ready to upgrade so hopefully won't have to wait too much longer now
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I wanted the device earlier than the 16th though Need to get it asap for review.
Cant wait to get my hands on this one, I've used many Android phones, but this is by far the first phone that I'm actually really really excited about, can't wait

Waiting for it to land as an upgrade on Vodafone. Strangely, vodafone.ie has it listed on their coming soon page, but vodafone.co.uk doesn't... I'm (im)patently waiting...
Refreshing the page doesn't make it arrive quicker either
KYI

Ive preordered mine at clove. Paying full price, but I'm selling my SGSII to lessen the pain of paying full.
People think I'm mad selling my SGS2 for the Galaxy nexus, but I've always been a fan of the Nexus phones (had a Nexus One imported from the US when it was released).

electricdemon said:
Ive preordered mine at clove. Paying full price,
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yep, that is the reason that i didnt pre order in clove now.
i will wait to on stock and order it, btw: will see mybe htc will rock with ics phone until the release of the nexus.

liorra3 said:
yep, that is the reason that i didnt pre order in clove now.
i will wait to on stock and order it, btw: will see mybe htc will rock with ics phone until the release of the nexus.
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Clove is still cheaper, even at that price, than the pre-order price on Amazon.

Handtec selling Galaxy Nexus at £509.99...cheaper than Clove!

Publicglutton said:
Handtec selling Galaxy Nexus at £509.99...cheaper than Clove!
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I want to see if the Amazon price is going to come down before release, have a feeling it will.

http://phandroid.com/2011/10/26/ama...-nexus-listing-now-coming-nov-2nd-for-730-15/
Looks like the price just went up

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http://phandroid.com/2011/10/26/ama...-nexus-listing-now-coming-nov-2nd-for-730-15/
Looks like the price just went up
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Yeah that seems a bonkers price. I hope it doesn't go up to a similar price with other online retailers!

http://www.unlocked-mobiles.com/sim...s-sim-free-unlocked-mobile-phone-p-83950.html
I'm hoping to get this sim-free as well, but might have to see if anyone can give me a "present" of some money for Christmas...

electricdemon said:
Ive preordered mine at clove. Paying full price, but I'm selling my SGSII to lessen the pain of paying full.
People think I'm mad selling my SGS2 for the Galaxy nexus, but I've always been a fan of the Nexus phones (had a Nexus One imported from the US when it was released).
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I will keep my SGS II for some time and decide which one I prefer, then will sell one. Had SGS II for about 2 months and learned that I don't care about camera, 16GB storage is all I need and that I don't really care about gaming.
I'm only worried I might find Nexus to be too big.

Now featured at Amazon.co.uk - price pretty high, but November 2nd?!?
http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/...&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_p=467128533&pf_rd_i=468294

Thyrus said:
Now featured at Amazon.co.uk - price pretty high, but November 2nd?!?
http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/...&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_p=467128533&pf_rd_i=468294
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Price has now dropped from £740 to £600... still £100 more than I was hoping Amazon would have it for...
though they still have the SGSII for @£425 (excluding marketplace sellers).
Mark

Ouch amazon thats way too much for a phone I am personally hoping they will drop the price just before release like the nexus s to a more reasonable level.
Keeping my GSII anyway and might upgrade my contract with Vodafone around Jan to get the Galaxy Nexus as well.

At those prices I'll be waiting until the new year to see if there's much discount.
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I have created a Google spreadsheet to keep track of the UK Galaxy Nexus Prices for contract and SIM Free prices. I will try to keep it up to date but am happy for others to contribute. It is available here:
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0AoBpid2yV7e6dG9RWUVBaFV2azRMLUpNOHdXR1oyVlE
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chandlerweb said:
I have created a Google spreadsheet to keep track of the UK Galaxy Nexus Prices for contract and SIM Free prices. I will try to keep it up to date but am happy for others to contribute. It is available here:
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0AoBpid2yV7e6dG9RWUVBaFV2azRMLUpNOHdXR1oyVlE
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...of course, I am trusting no-one will add nonsense to it. If so, I may have to make it read only. If so, write access can be granted by request via PM.

Black friday - Galaxy Nexus ?

I'm in the US and right now it's Black Friday... do you know if there are any special offers and where to buy?

I'd try Best Buy.. if not, then wait till Cyber Monday and get it online.
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d3sm0nd said:
I'm in the US and right now it's Black Friday... do you know if there are any special offers and where to buy?
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Have seen no indications so far that it's available anywhere (other than from importers like Expansys, etc.) either on pre-order or off the shelf. If VzW (or their resellers) have a surprise rollout planned for today or Monday, it's been the best-kept secret in the past 25 years.

Balthazar B said:
Have seen no indications so far that it's available anywhere (other than from importers like Expansys, etc.) either on pre-order or off the shelf. If VzW (or their resellers) have a surprise rollout planned for today or Monday, it's been the best-kept secret in the past 25 years.
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No, the best kept secret is fight club. Why is it a secret you ask? Because, the first rule of fight club is no one talks about fight club because Chuck Norris invented it. You talk, you get roundhoused in the jaw.

not out yet. did see something online about a leaked marketing poster, showing $200 and Nov 29... but obviously don't quote me on that.
most tech blogs should have a post on it within the first hour its availible if it sneaks out. wish it would hurry... i'm getting anxious here.

Thanks guys.. hope it's out soon.
And I will be getting the unlocked version... (No Sprint, Verizon, etc...)

d3sm0nd said:
I'm in the US and right now it's Black Friday... do you know if there are any special offers and where to buy?
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The phone isn't out in the US yet.

d3sm0nd said:
Thanks guys.. hope it's out soon.
And I will be getting the unlocked version... (No Sprint, Verizon, etc...)
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https://negrielectronics.com/samsung-i9250-google-galaxy-nexus-black-unlocked.html
Be prepared to pay premium prices, however. Its not officially out, all stock coming from Europe.
All we know is Verizon supposedly launching soon (between now and mid Dec). There is no info at all about an official launch of the HSPA+ version in the US.
I broke down and ordered from Negri.
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[INFO] GNexus for relatively "cheap" in Hong Kong

just saw this today while browsing around Mong Kok
Broadway has the phone for preorder for $5388 HKD (or a number close to that give or take 100; I can't remember)
FYI it's the 16gb gsm HSPA+ unlocked version
Just go in and ask one of the store reps and a $1000HKD deposit
it should be a way better deal than expansys for both UK and US members, so ask your friends if you have any time get it for you! I'd be happy to help if anyone's got interest;I'd be happy if you want a mod or someone trustworthy like dutch or charlie to hold the $ while I get it shipped to whoever wants one
just a heads up for those looking for a GNexus

droid_does said:
just saw this today while browsing around Mong Kok
Broadway has the phone for preorder for $5388 HKD (or a number close to that give or take 100; I can't remember)
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$5388 HKD is
Dollar: $692.46 US
British Pound: £444.49
isn't that much cheaper, in the UK at least.

Just a warning to the OP, guys in Broadway and Fortress are really 'tricky' they can sometimes take your pre-order deposit then when the phone is in, give it to other customers who are paying cash straight away and then keep you waiting so their cash flow is higher...
Normally deposits are 300 HKD, which I have checked with at Fortress and Wilson. I've got my preordered with Wilson.
To be honest, it's an awesome phone but 450+ GBP or 5,000 HKD+ for a mobile phone is still very painful. I could build a pretty decent PC with that money.. But anyways I sold my HTC Desire and have no phone to use at the moment, so the GN should come in stock in HK from the 14-16th.
Has anyone got any tips to help check the Galaxy Nexus for any bugs/flaws when picking my one up? Like screen deficiencies, Touch screen issues etc?

jhericurls said:
$5388 HKD is
Dollar: $692.46 US
British Pound: £444.49
isn't that much cheaper, in the UK at least.
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ahh well; I guess I didn't do my math before posting
but well at least anyone that likes in HK that's on here gets a heads up if they don't notice.
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Just a warning to the OP, guys in Broadway and Fortress are really 'tricky' they can sometimes take your pre-order deposit then when the phone is in, give it to other customers who are paying cash straight away and then keep you waiting so their cash flow is higher...
Normally deposits are 300 HKD, which I have checked with at Fortress and Wilson. I've got my preordered with Wilson.
To be honest, it's an awesome phone but 450+ GBP or 5,000 HKD+ for a mobile phone is still very painful. I could build a pretty decent PC with that money.. But anyways I sold my HTC Desire and have no phone to use at the moment, so the GN should come in stock in HK from the 14-16th.
Has anyone got any tips to help check the Galaxy Nexus for any bugs/flaws when picking my one up? Like screen deficiencies, Touch screen issues etc?
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They told me mid-month
hmm.....I haven't preordered from them yet since I have to get rid of my Atrix first.
Is Wilson accepting pre-orders now?
as for checking for defects; I've read that you shouyld check the physical camera module to see if its aligned up as some people have said that it wasn't on theirs and returned theirs for another.
Thanks!

I preordered the phone last Thursday, the day Wilson started preorders. A friend who works at 3 preordered his on the Wednesday and said he would get his on the 14th. I think you can try Sincere Centre or price.com.hk, because if you now order from Wilson or Fortress etc, you'll have to wait for at least second batch which nobody knows when that will be.

twitceh said:
I preordered the phone last Thursday, the day Wilson started preorders. A friend who works at 3 preordered his on the Wednesday and said he would get his on the 14th. I think you can try Sincere Centre or price.com.hk, because if you now order from Wilson or Fortress etc, you'll have to wait for at least second batch which nobody knows when that will be.
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Thanks mate
I'll get a mod to lock this thread as its served its purpose
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[Q] Lumia 900 Unlocked Price?

I've read that the Nokia Lumia 900 is supposed to be $450 unlocked, but does anyone know where I'd have to buy it from to get it for that price? Everywhere I look, they have it listed as $200-300 more than the MSRP. From that, I'm assuming that by "unlocked," they really meant "off-contract," because I'm pretty sure AT&T is selling it for either $450, but they'll definitely keep you locked in to their service.
I figured if anyone knows, it'll be the fantastic folks of XDA. If I have to, I'll just buy the AT&T version, but Paul Thurrott from www.winsupersite.com told me that unlocked, unbranded phones are supposed to get updates directly from Microsoft, so if possible, I want to buy it completely unlocked.
I'm currently aiming to buy it from Expansys, but they don't have a price listed yet. I've heard good things about Expansys, but if they have it ridiculously marked up, do you guys think Microsoft Stores will be selling unbranded versions? I'd bet anything they'll sell for the $450 that was announced.
EDIT: Also! Do I need a new SIM to use 4G, or can I just cut my current SIM down to size and activate 4G on the AT&T site?

I've heard from others it will eventually show up on the MS store unlocked/unbranded. No idea when though.
I'm also looking for the same thing except in Canada it's a bit of a tougher find a place that ships here. So far, like you said they are all a few hundred more. Def not worth the price just for unbranding.

If MS is going to sell 900 the same way as 800 its going to be a pain. Right now you can only buy 800 as a part of the bundle. Those extras are nice but I really want the phone only.

I think a price of $450, unlocked, is not correct. No commitment, yes. Unlocked, no...not at least until the rest of the world gets it.
AT&T has an exclusive window. I believe the iPad launch ate into that window. You should be able to see more launches, and more variants near the end of April , into May. There is even speculation that T-Mobile will see the 900 sometime after June.
But unlocked , no commit, for $450. Not thinking so....yet.

Thanks for the input, guys. I'm not buying the phone until April 30th anyway, so hopefully by then, the unlocked models will be available.
On a side note, I just went in to an AT&T store and they let me play with a Cyan Lumia 900, it feels soooo awesome. Only issue I had with the Cyan is that the SIM door is black, not Cyan.
Also, they answered my question about the 4G SIM, I need to get a new SIM with 4G.

450 price is no contract but not unlocked. It will still be locked to AT&T, but you get unlock code from eBay. And Microsoft store is not going to sell them unlocked in the future as well. The only reason they are selling the 800 unlocked is because it is not available thru any carriers in the US. They won't go against the US carriers and sell them unlocked in the US.
If you want unlocked out of the box check out websites like negrielectronics.com or expansys-usa.com.

I'm looking at Expansys, but the reason I want an unlocked phone isn't to use it on another carrier, I'm perfectly happy using it on AT&T. I want it unlocked because unlocked phones get updates directly from Microsoft.
Although, have you tried the unlock code form eBay thing? That sounds interesting, I wonder if it would work the way I want it to...

revxx14 said:
I'm looking at Expansys, but the reason I want an unlocked phone isn't to use it on another carrier, I'm perfectly happy using it on AT&T. I want it unlocked because unlocked phones get updates directly from Microsoft.
Although, have you tried the unlock code form eBay thing? That sounds interesting, I wonder if it would work the way I want it to...
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The phones with AT&T branding doesn't get updates directly from Microsoft even if they are unlocked. What you are looking is for unbranded Lumia 900 which is not available now. The only version available on April 8th is the AT&T branded version and even websites like NegriElectronic and expansys are selling the AT&T ones but with sim unlocked.

kirdroid said:
The phones with AT&T branding doesn't get updates directly from Microsoft even if they are unlocked. What you are looking is for unbranded Lumia 900 which is not available now. The only version available on April 8th is the AT&T branded version and even websites like NegriElectronic and expansys are selling the AT&T ones but with sim unlocked.
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Thanks, that answers my question. Any idea when the international launch is? If it's not far off it might be worth waiting...I think the Rogers version is launching on the 8th as well, so maybe it is the 8th worldwide, with a US exclusive for AT&T, not worldwide.

Can someone explain early termination to me? Because surely I'm missing something here. Att charge 350 for cancelling early, so if I get the phone for free and sign up for the contract, then immediately cancell it, will I get the phone for 350?

I believe so, but I'm not sure. You'd have to pay for the first month and the activation fee, probably, and I'm not sure if they'd take the phone back or not. Activation is about $35, I think, and the lowest end plan is probably around $60, so that'd total around $445, plus tax, so you're probably just as well off to buy it off contract.

Ah, that's right. Activation fee and 1 month of service, forgot about those.

revxx14 said:
Thanks, that answers my question. Any idea when the international launch is? If it's not far off it might be worth waiting...I think the Rogers version is launching on the 8th as well, so maybe it is the 8th worldwide, with a US exclusive for AT&T, not worldwide.
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be careful in how you think about this. International release does not necessarily mean unlocked or unbranded. The Rodgers launch may mean a Rodgers bra ded and locked phone. I read that April 22nd is the international launch day, but the unlocked versions won't see a y light until at least May.
I may be wrong, but all I'm really saying is do not assume. Check the branding and locking before you buy.

Well if this is going to be the unlocked/unbranded price in the US, you can count me out: http://www.nstore.it/nokia-lumia-900-con-windows-phone.html
EDIT: That's roughly $800 USD.

revxx14 said:
Well if this is going to be the unlocked/unbranded price in the US, you can count me out: http://www.nstore.it/nokia-lumia-900-con-windows-phone.html
EDIT: That's roughly $800 USD.
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oh I think that price will change within the month. But still, unlocked, unbranded is always more expensive by $150 USD or so...usually. All we can do is wait and see.

alodar1 said:
oh I think that price will change within the month. But still, unlocked, unbranded is always more expensive by $150 USD or so...usually. All we can do is wait and see.
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Yea, but apparently the unbranded one will have HSUPA or whatever it is instead of LTE, so it looks like I'm stuck buying from AT&T. Oh well, XDA is usually good about getting updates out super fast, I'm running 8107 on my Focus, which is supposed to be at 7720.

Even these guys on eBay are nuts.. Selling the L900 for as low as $575 PLUS $50 shipping or as high as $800. Do they not know this phone is going off contract for $450??
I was willing to pay an extra $50 over the MSRP but not $150-$175..

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Yea, but apparently the unbranded one will have HSUPA or whatever it is instead of LTE, so it looks like I'm stuck buying from AT&T. Oh well, XDA is usually good about getting updates out super fast, I'm running 8107 on my Focus, which is supposed to be at 7720.
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Thats called " cake and eat it too"
If you wait a few weeks, you should see a difference. As long as AT&T is the only one selling anything, premium pricess will occur. By the end of the month, the unlocked versions will hit the market. Amazon and other sites will get it, and competition takes over. If you want it now, you pay, no pay= want it later.

Amazon is now selling ATT version for $499 (back ordered). So that is not unlocked right? If it's not unlocked, how hard is to get it unlocked?

samansh said:
Amazon is now selling ATT version for $499 (back ordered). So that is not unlocked right? If it's not unlocked, how hard is to get it unlocked?
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No its not unlocked. Amazon might sell the unlocked versions, but they are pretty good about clearly lableing it as unlocked. Of course, you would notice right off by the higher price.

Kinda confused ...

So I was looking into buying a no contract Lumia 900, but found out that AT&T and Rogers (Canada) only sold them with contracts. Does anyone know where I can get one off contract? Been trying some over-seas e-shops, but unfortunately, no luck. Am I missing something here?
Any help would be much appreciated!

I see them on eBay regularly
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You can find them here..on ebay

Massacah said:
So I was looking into buying a no contract Lumia 900, but found out that AT&T and Rogers (Canada) only sold them with contracts. Does anyone know where I can get one off contract? Been trying some over-seas e-shops, but unfortunately, no luck. Am I missing something here?
Any help would be much appreciated!
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I thought AT&T had a no contract price of around $450. They won't unlock it, but its a no contract price....

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I thought AT&T had a no contract price of around $450. They won't unlock it, but its a no contract price....
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That's close. $449 to be exact. And I think Amazon and/or Walmart is asking $499.
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AT&T stores *WILL NOT* sell them off-contract for some initial period. I believe it's 90 days. I tried to buy a white one off-contract at 2 separate AT&T stores and was refused with that explanation. I called several others and was told the same thing.
You can, however, buy them off-contract at a Microsoft Store. Price is the same as what AT&T would charge: $449.

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AT&T stores *WILL NOT* sell them off-contract for some initial period. I believe it's 90 days. .
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That's not entirely accurate, ATT&T stores does not want you to get a new Lumia without a contract but if you specify at the store that you want a "no commitment phone" they will sell it to you at $449.99 dlls. They will try to convince you to get a contract but they will sell it off-contract at the end.
How do I know?, I got mine last week and I do not have an AT&T contract.
Also if you want to get it online (this is for the people that can't go to the AT&T stores" you can get it at Amazon Wireless site for $499.99 dlls, just remember to select the "Replacement Phone" option.
Now... this is the bad part, there are no unlock codes yet for the AT&T Lumia 900... as of today of course.
Hope it helps.

tai4de2 said:
AT&T stores *WILL NOT* sell them off-contract for some initial period. I believe it's 90 days. I tried to buy a white one off-contract at 2 separate AT&T stores and was refused with that explanation. I called several others and was told the same thing.
You can, however, buy them off-contract at a Microsoft Store. Price is the same as what AT&T would charge: $449.
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this is not true. They can and do sell no contract, right now. I've seen at least 2 phones sold that way. Now, I understand each store may have discretion on how they sell the phones. But it's not written in stone.

Once they have an ample supply, they will sell the phone to anybody. For now, reserved for contract deals. More $$$ for the sales rep. Makes sense.
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tai4de2 said:
AT&T stores *WILL NOT* sell them off-contract for some initial period. I believe it's 90 days. I tried to buy a white one off-contract at 2 separate AT&T stores and was refused with that explanation. I called several others and was told the same thing.
You can, however, buy them off-contract at a Microsoft Store. Price is the same as what AT&T would charge: $449.
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I bought mine off contract on launch day. I just told them that customer care said it would be fine if I bought it off contract. The sales guy checked with the manager and they sold it to me.

I bought mine from a Rogers store as well. Off contract in the first week they had them (2weeks ago). Cost was $525 + tax.

I bought mine from the local AT&T corporate store at the no contract price of $449 two weeks back without any problem. The stores are giving $100 worth of accessories free but only if you buy it on contract.

PaullikesWINMO said:
I bought mine from a Rogers store as well. Off contract in the first week they had them (2weeks ago). Cost was $525 + tax.
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+1 to this. I bought it off a Rogers authorized dealer. Walked into the store, said I wanted to buy the 900 outright. $525 + tax and 10 minutes later, I had the phone in my hands. This was about 2 weeks after launch, at most.

I was buying a white one. No AT&T store in my area would sell one no-commitment.