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Has anybody around here ever used www.superetrader.co.uk, 'cause that's who I'm thinking of placing my pre-order with...
Alternatively, has anyone got any recommendations for where to put my name down (in the UK, preferably).
They are active over at pocketGPSworld and seem legit, although given Expansys aren't claiming to have an in-stock date I'd be a little dubious about stock coming in Wednesday.
Do let us know what you do
Gordon
Thanks Gordon.
I don't really believe the availability date, they have other HTC phones with the same date given for availability so it's probably just a general day when they receive their HTC shipments or something.
The P4550 page looks a bit out of date - a couple of the specs (GPS chip, RAM) look like they're taken from old information, so I'm guessing the availability date is a little way out as well. I've been waiting since January though, so a bit longer wont hurt.
They've got quite a good score on DealTime but I'm never sure whether to trust those sorts of sites, I'm happier listening to forum opinions, so unless I see a load of negative opinion, I'll probably go with them later this week - but I think I'll use PayPal or Google Checkout for a little extra peace of mind.
Seems they have removed the phone now as cannot see it on there site.
Superiorgadgets is taking pre-orders
http://www.superiorgadgets.com/ca/product_info.php?products_id=224
Couple of suggestions
I've used these guys before:
http://www.easydevices.co.uk/pp/PDA/HTC/HTC_P4550.html
and these guys have been around for ages!
http://www.clove.co.uk/viewProduct....Category=591602F7-C32B-44D8-859D-F9230F032E7E
Gordon
Expansys
I used expansys sometimes it is a great seller so i ask me why they don`t accept pre-order for the Kaiser... You can pre-order a iphone too wich nobody knows when it will be aviable in Europe....
Another one taking pre-orders
http://www.devicewire.co.uk/HTC-P4550
Another pre-order HERE
Wow $869 USD???
Is that really the price?
What if I waited and purchased it from Cingular? I'm wondering if the preorder price is so high because it's without carrier?
evolution_theory said:
Wow $869 USD???
Is that really the price?
What if I waited and purchased it from Cingular? I'm wondering if the preorder price is so high because it's without carrier?
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check link agian it costs now : $766.50
This product will be in stock on Thursday 20 September, 2007.?!?!? Well not so quickly
It was supposed to june in Asia, then delayed til Aug, now most probably will be Sep however will want HTC to iron out the details first before we get our hands on one, don't really wish to be a guniea pig tester
kaiserchief said:
Has anybody around here ever used www.superetrader.co.uk, 'cause that's who I'm thinking of placing my pre-order with...
Alternatively, has anyone got any recommendations for where to put my name down (in the UK, preferably).
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I used superetraders to get my ETEN M700, they were very helpful with the order (complicated with a cc registered in one country and delivery to another country). The device arrived within the time they said and the phone had had a pre-sales check - I never got any of the problems that seemd to plague others!
I can heartily recommend them!
Anyone know if Kaiser is going to be available in Australia if so when.
Well I placed my oredr with Superetrader and payment was taken straight out of my account because I (stupidly, it seems) used Google Checkout.
Google Checkout showed my P4550 as "Posted" but, as noted earlier in this thread, Superetrader then took the P4550 off their site.
A few e-mails later trying to figure out what was really going on, Superetrader have confirmed that the release date has slipped to "Hopefully late July or early August". Shame I had to pay for the thing way in advance, but I'm hopeless with money so at least I know it's paid for and will be on it's way asap.
Moral is avoid Google Checkout! I have no problem with Superetrader, but the whole process has been complicated by Google and their fledgling payment service, which clearly needs a bit of ironing out.
Kaiser on ebay
Guys,
Grab a Kaiser from ebay
Just found this one.
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/HTC-Kaiser-P4...oryZ3312QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
deluxion said:
Guys,
Grab a Kaiser from ebay
Just found this one.
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/HTC-Kaiser-P4...oryZ3312QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
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$1350?!?!?! I hope that is packed full of gold and various high-quality jewels.
Pre-Release Phone Sold
deluxion said:
Guys,
Grab a Kaiser from ebay
Just found this one.
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/HTC-Kaiser-P4...oryZ3312QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
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Sorry guys, phone is sold... to ME
Yer it is slightly expensive.. but I am going to salary sacrifice it.. trusty tax cut so overall it wont be that bad.
Can't wait till it gets here! Tho it will be a few days cos its coming to Aus..
- Syrius
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Anyone know if Kaiser is going to be available in Australia if so when.
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I have an email confirming that the delivery date is scheduled for the fisrt week of September.
www.calculatorking.com.au
I bought my O2 Mini from these guys so they are very reputable.
Devicewire.co.uk stated that they are going to have Diamond in stock by June 9th. However this morning -->http://www.devicewire.co.uk/eshot/htc_touch_diamond_delivery/index.html
Apparently there is a rumor that HTC delayed delivery due to Quality issues. Anyone with more informations?
Much confusion atm - DeviceWire claiming to be first in the UK with them by 23rd June. Clove stating UK spec 16th, Hantech 19th. Expansys has already shipped but there are concerns that they may be Grey. TotalPDA have them in stock but are embargoed by HTC, no idea if they are grey or not....
Watch this sapce I think...
R
Play are still stating "Due for release on 13/06/2008", which I thought was the "offficial" launch date.
TotalPDA DONT have them in stock, the guy on the phone admited to me it was just to drum up interest. They're getting them on the 11th.
I was previously preordered on htcdirect.co.uk, so i was on the mailing list. They just sent out the following update. Why would HTC delay shipment because of software? Wierd.
Hi,
We have just been informed by the only official distributor of HTC products in the UK that the HTC Touch Diamond is now expected to come in on 17th June. The reason for the delay is a last minute software fix that needed to be applied. We appreciate that you have already been waiting a long time for this device, but it is better that known issues are dealt with at source rather then with a later ROM update or patch.
Please be aware that there are some grey-imports available in the UK. These are sourced from the Asian Market and thus come with warranty issues. HTC will not entertain warranty related repairs in the EU. Also, they only have a one year warranty. Also, they shipped without the software fix.
Be assured that your pre-order will be dealt with on the day the stock arrives.
Regards
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Devicewire claims that they will be the first in UK to have them, officially. They posted that the worst scenario is June 23rd. I don't understand this. Maybe a marketing trick to stop people ordering from Expansys? Fear of defective device can do wonders...
Still, I am hoping that shipment might be in UK before 23rd...I sent email to Devicewire, maybe they will give us some additional details.
Or perhaps there is actually an issue and it was only caught after the initial HK units were sold (and grey market sold in UK by Expansys). And perhaps that issue accounts for the lagginess differences between the demo videos by CoolSmartPhone and the actual units in people's hands...
there is a registry patch that apparently correct the lag problem.
drtwin said:
Devicewire.co.uk stated that they are going to have Diamond in stock by June 9th. However this morning -->http://www.devicewire.co.uk/eshot/htc_touch_diamond_delivery/index.html
Apparently there is a rumor that HTC delayed delivery due to Quality issues. Anyone with more informations?
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Same in Italy, HTC is making a rom update for european version.
This is reply I've got today by devicewire
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Hi,
Thank you for contacting devicewire.com
We have been informed by HTC directly our shipment will leave the
weekend and will take about 10 days to arrive with us. I wouldn't be
surprised if items are dispatched ahead of the new advertised date.
If you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Regards,
devicewire.com
I read somewhere that the new date is a 'worst case scenario', so the devices should start arriving shortly before then...
Anyway, the fact that HTC are willing to move the release date to apply a software fix shows, as you would expect with a flagship device, that they are taking this device seriously and that they really want it to work as well as we want it to work.
Dark Fire said:
I read somewhere that the new date is a 'worst case scenario', so the devices should start arriving shortly before then...
Anyway, the fact that HTC are willing to move the release date to apply a software fix shows, as you would expect with a flagship device, that they are taking this device seriously and that they really want it to work as well as we want it to work.
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I hope so!
Its funny, i was just reading the other threads and tweaks etc, and how the phone doesnt wake up/vibrate etc when you get an SMS. In a past life when i was integrating GPRS kit at a network we used to have the handset group there to run handset tests against the network. I had quite a few discussions with them about phones and that kind of SMS 'flaw' is exactly the kid of software issue they would reject handsets on.
I wonder if it really is a HUGE software issue, or a bunch of minor ones that too many operators complained about.
Maybe someone should ask HTC excatly what software problems they're sorting out. Would there be any reason for them to keep a general description of the fixes secret?
Worth a shot, but i bet they wont want to say anything untill its released.
If its minor problems people will ***** - why hold up release just for that.
If its major problems people will ***** - if they let that slip past once, what else might they have missed.
Looks like TotalPDA's website has been updated to show a 1-2 week delay - despite telling me only on Friday that they had them physically in the building (more than that - the guy swore they had them physically there) but could not ship due to embargo. It seems every time someone talks to TotalPDA they get a different story!
Hope the delay is not too long...
Rich
That's a shame. It's obvious that all of the companies are pretending to have them, but none of them (apart from Expansys, which is cheating) will have any until sometime between the 15th and 25th...
Just get INKINO to let you know when they have some, and don't worry about getting a Touch Diamond until they have some - they'll be among the first the get the devices...
I spoke to two people at TotalPDA on Friday saying they had none in stock but are receiving a delivery on Wednesday (the other guy Thursday). So hopefully you should get it Thurs/Fri. I'm going to call on Wednesday to see if they have got them.
Will let you know
I think the 1-2 weeks means they got no more 'preorder' slots left for their first delivery.
They always said 'in stock' but the numbers they had kept going down.
Just got this:
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I'm dropping you an email to update you on the status or your recent order for the HTC DIAMOND.
We have just received a communication from HTC to say that they are delaying the launch of the official UK version of the HTC Diamond. We are now expecting delivery on the 24th June 2008.
Please accept our apolgy for this delay but it is outwith our control
As we are a major seller of HTC products within the UK, we shall be one of the first to receive these units and in turn you will be the first to receive them within 24hrs of delivery.
HTC would like to offer their apologies for the delay in supplying these products to the market
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Would LOVE to know the name of the sales staff that SWORE they had them pysically in stock - grrrrrrrrr
R
I just got the same.
I've just about had enough! I replied right away and cancelled my order.
I've ordered from ebay:
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=130228910138
389 pounds including delivery (they're a power seller in manchester). I know its an import, but at that price i just dont care anymore!
they've set this date probably because devicewire claims that they will be the first in UK to have them - officially. Devicewire claims thta they will have them in stock on June 23th, day before.
These delays and grey imports are really hurting the Touch Diamond. If the people at Apple were normal, I'm sure they'd be laughing at HTC now, and feeling slightly relieved.
Hi everyone
Any news on the UK release? Any insiders know when O2, T-mobile, orange might be releasing it?
Thanks!
The only thing I know about is that HTC have given a "worst case scenario" date (and everything generally is a worst case scenario with them) of the 23rd of June for the unbranded (HTC branded, to be specific) version. I don't actually know whether or not the delay that has affected the unbranded versions will affect the branded versions (i.e. O2 XDA Diamond, T-Mobile whatever).
First stock was delivered on Friday but I missed that order so my order is being delivered on Thursday. Getting really excited now. Wondered whatg i should do with my aging tytn?
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First stock was delivered on Friday but I missed that order so my order is being delivered on Thursday. Getting really excited now. Wondered whatg i should do with my aging tytn?
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Hope you havent ordered with TotalPDA. They're TotalLYERS
Fortunately not. I am (hopefully) getting mine from insight. Getting worried now though due to so many people getting stuffed by other suppliers.
I pop into an Orange shop yesterday and the fella there said that it popped up on they're intra net as a 'coming soon' last week. And that it usually means its out within 6 weeks, fingers crossed we've only got 5 more weeks!
im waiting for orange too
i just check the site and there is nothing on the comming soon for the diamond
i hope i get mine before i go to hong kong for a holiday (sept)
not to say that ill also be looking at what phones they have to offer there too
ARGH! SOB. Just spoke to my supplier and he told me the uk dist has pushed the delivery date back to July! B*ll*x. Might cancel the order now and just wait for the Touch Pro
35mmslr said:
ARGH! SOB. Just spoke to my supplier and he told me the uk dist has pushed the delivery date back to July! B*ll*x. Might cancel the order now and just wait for the Touch Pro
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Which supplier is that?
35mmslr said:
ARGH! SOB. Just spoke to my supplier and he told me the uk dist has pushed the delivery date back to July! B*ll*x. Might cancel the order now and just wait for the Touch Pro
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July is pretty bad - especially considering the fact that the orignal release was planned for early June. I'm getting quite worried now that I won't get my Diamond for ages...
But I won't consider the Touch Pro unless the Diamond's release date is pushed all the way back to within a week or two of the Toch Pro's release date...
I read on a blog that orange will have it June 22nd.
I personally prefer the O2 design, with the rear panel that won't catch finger prints and the blue touch flo style.
I spoke to 5 O2 stores in and around glasgow, and not one of them agreed with any other about the release of diamond, ive had everything from "never heard of it" to "christmas, cuz we don lese ones ight new" (translated for normal folk, he said they dont release phones at ths time of year and it'll be more like christmas)
in short, no one has the first foggiest when O2 will release
Got mine...
Got mine from expansys. It looks like they are the only site with actual stock. Arrived yesterday and even came with a free DECT/VOIP phone - which I will probably never use!
Its a very nice device, although Opera takes a little getting used to. Was a bit concerned about battery life, but second overnight charge seems to have sorted it out.
Horse
Insight is my supplier. Looks like even Expansys have changed it to 25June this a 13 day delivery time. Why do they do this to us?
This is exactly what happened with the Cruise and one of the reasons I decided to bite the bullet and pay the extortionate Expansys prices.
All you guys still waiting have my sympathies, I know what it's like.
On the bright side of things though I can assure you all it's worth waiting for. Once you've tweaked it that is
Be Carefull
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Got mine from expansys. It looks like they are the only site with actual stock. Arrived yesterday and even came with a free DECT/VOIP phone - which I will probably never use!
Its a very nice device, although Opera takes a little getting used to. Was a bit concerned about battery life, but second overnight charge seems to have sorted it out.
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I am having a huge problem with Expansys... I got mine a few days ago! Its a dodgy GREY HongKong import job!
Juggles said:
I am having a huge problem with Expansys... I got mine a few days ago! Its a dodgy GREY HongKong import job!
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huge problem? or the problem is that its an import?
Its conclusive now that expansys are selling the grey imports - its not just a theory - i thought everyone knew already!
Anyway you can return (distance selling regulations) and avoid any restocking fee because its not as advertised - they 'suggest' its a UK model.
Guys, how can I tell if it's a HK import? What to look for on packaging and/or device? I heard it finally came to Bulgaria and gonna go check it out someday next week. How to make sure it's the EU model?
register it with HTC club ... look for EU plug charge ... maybe ROM difference - not an WWE but customized for Bulgaria ?
I mean before I buy it...
can anyone confirm that this case fits percectly for the international unlocked version of the g2 ?
and tell me the cons and pros of this case
and compared to feather shine how does it fare ??
thanks:fingers-crossed:
Well for LG G2 there is very limited number of cases available in the market so we dont have that much options as compared to other cell phones but still about this case i can tell you one thing for sure that its a nice case to carry as One of my colleague in the office has the same exact case and it makes him more comfortable to carry out the bills and phone all together....so you can go for it...its not a bad choice to go for at this price but personally I dont use that case as I believe a case should be a case to protect the phone and if I would make more expectation to the case then it might be injustice..... so I have this kickstand case for my G2 and m pretty much happy with this case....simply it protects my phone to the best and also provides me the comfort in using it or for media viewing too.....So I would say I love my case more than this Poetic Pallete case.....
For the Verizon model, it's been difficult to get. I pre-ordered mine early in the month. It was supposed to be available 11/5, but there have been nothing but delays from Poetic. SOME people are starting to get them.
I hadn't heard anything from Poetic despite several emails so I called them. A guy said they'd had trouble keeping them in stock and getting enough of the product from the manufacturer. He apologized for the delay, but I felt like he was making excuses for why he hadn't responded to my emails. Doesn't sound like a very big or professional company. He said mine should ship out today and I'd be getting updated tracking info. He said they wouldn't ship it to arrive any faster, despite the delay. Unless the case is simply fantastic, I can't see me ordering from these guys again due to the low quality service and communication.
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For the Verizon model, it's been difficult to get. I pre-ordered mine early in the month. It was supposed to be available 11/5, but there have been nothing but delays from Poetic. SOME people are starting to get them.
I hadn't heard anything from Poetic despite several emails so I called them. A guy said they'd had trouble keeping them in stock and getting enough of the product from the manufacturer. He apologized for the delay, but I felt like he was making excuses for why he hadn't responded to my emails. Doesn't sound like a very big or professional company. He said mine should ship out today and I'd be getting updated tracking info. He said they wouldn't ship it to arrive any faster, despite the delay. Unless the case is simply fantastic, I can't see me ordering from these guys again due to the low quality service and communication.
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That sucks, I wouldn't buy from them either if they did that to me. In the future hopefully the Verizon version of whatever flagship we buy will be the same as the international/gsm one. I feel like that limits our selection so much on the Verizon one, they have to make a separate design because of the buttons and for some companies it's not worth the hassle. I'm glad we have wireless charging to make up for it but it would be nice to have wireless charging+more selection.
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For the Verizon model, it's been difficult to get. I pre-ordered mine early in the month. It was supposed to be available 11/5, but there have been nothing but delays from Poetic. SOME people are starting to get them.
I hadn't heard anything from Poetic despite several emails so I called them. A guy said they'd had trouble keeping them in stock and getting enough of the product from the manufacturer. He apologized for the delay, but I felt like he was making excuses for why he hadn't responded to my emails. Doesn't sound like a very big or professional company. He said mine should ship out today and I'd be getting updated tracking info. He said they wouldn't ship it to arrive any faster, despite the delay. Unless the case is simply fantastic, I can't see me ordering from these guys again due to the low quality service and communication.
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Did you order via Amazon ? The availability date was said @11/15, but they shipped mine around 11/12 ... from HK (It just got here today 11/20).
It looks great. Fits perfectly. (I ordered on 11/11).
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Did you order via Amazon ? The availability date was said @11/15, but they shipped mine around 11/12 ... from HK (It just got here today 11/20).
It looks great. Fits perfectly. (I ordered on 11/11).
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Nope, I foolishly ordered it direct from the poetic Website.