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HTC in stock at expansys uk

http://www.expansys.com/p.aspx?i=163250
HTC Touch Diamond
can this be true, i have mine on pre-order

probably and a 500 quid it can stay in stock !! Thats a shocking price

I have not ordered from there, but i have been told 9th June at least , thats is expensive but how they got them so quick before everyone else
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Brian

Well thay are a massive company now and i guess have a close working relationship with HTC . Or they are grey imports in which case you will pay way way over the odds with a warranty in china or bermuda or somewhere silly.
The problem is is they are notorious for selling all new releases above the recommended price . I personally wont use them anymore as i feel they rip people off . By next week when everyone has stock they will drop there price but still not competetively !
It is us the consumer that keeps them afloat and as long as we keep buying from them at over inflated prices then who is the fool . I would love everyone to boycott them because of this but that urge for a new device can be pretty hard o resist at times . They know this and like leaches bleed you .
I have posted several posts in their forums on their over pricing and every single one of them has been removed . I think that speaks for itself really.

Yeah, they do tend to price things ridiculously. The funny thing is I don't mind a small premium in exchange for knowing that they are the cutting-edge gadget provider, who will get us the coolest gadgets first, but the key word is 'small'.
I think when the N95 8GB came out they had it at around £600 for a week or so.

expansys appear to have some tie up with htc - if you go through www.htc.com and goto uk as country then accesory shop - you end up on a site hosted by expansys - so I think that they are probably not grey imports and I also think they are milking the cash cow for being able to get them early....
Malarcy

Yeah, Expansys do seem to have them in stock. Personally, I'd rather save near £100 by waiting for a few days.

Yep Expansys is a rip off, they charge stupidly high prices for their phones...well the new upcoming ones like the Diamond. When i bought my N95 8gb , they were selling it for around £600!!!...thankfully i got one off ebay for £350 brand new.
Im actually dreading seeing the price for the new SE Xperia X1...wouldnt be surprised if they sell that at well over £600.

lol EXPANSYS uped the price again . They are so obvious !!
I would never buy from them again. Loads of other retailers around that are a lot cheaper

They got stung trying to do grey HP imports years ago, as non EU items sold in UK are not allowed, I would be very very suprised if they are grey imports, as they are breaking the law and I suspect most people would be sending them back, we have very good consumer laws here in UK.

Hello,
I ordered my Diamond english EU on May 7 in expansys.pt and today I received confirmation that I sent the Diamond English UK, tomorrow already have it here in Portugal
Someone can tell me if there is any difference between the English version EU and UK English ?!!??

It's also in stock at On The Go Solutions: http://www.htcphonestore.com/product.asp?itemMDL=HTC_DIAMOND
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rolandrat said:
They got stung trying to do grey HP imports years ago, as non EU items sold in UK are not allowed, I would be very very suprised if they are grey imports, as they are breaking the law and I suspect most people would be sending them back, we have very good consumer laws here in UK.
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Well have a look here , looks like where there is smoke there is fire http://www.coolsmartphone.com/news4079.html
Another customer rip off from expansys if this is true and I guess HTC will be a bit annoyed as well

Can confirm they do have them in as i dont live far away from their. It is deffinatley black as one of the workershad it on the desk. As i went to pick up a headset i asked the guy if i could look at it. Deffinatley the real thing and it was black and he did say he had lots in stock.

badman112 said:
Can confirm they do have them in as i dont live far away from their. It is deffinatley black as one of the workershad it on the desk. As i went to pick up a headset i asked the guy if i could look at it. Deffinatley the real thing and it was black and he did say he had lots in stock.
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Grey Imports doesn't mean they are grey ;o) . I'm sure they are black. A grey import is a machine (Touch Diamond) that is for reasale in another country being sold in the wrong country.
EG Touch Diamonds ment for China being sold in the UK are classed as grey imports. Your warranty can only be delt with in China .. Hope this helps and thanks for making me smile.

wardy said:
Well have a look here , looks like where there is smoke there is fire http://www.coolsmartphone.com/news4079.html
Another customer rip off from expansys if this is true and I guess HTC will be a bit annoyed as well
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Already seen that before posting.
The website shows it as UK item, they would be selling counterfeit goods if they are not UK (or EU), which means trading standards would be very interested.
And like you said HTC will be livid.

Expansys says that the warranty is HTC's Worldwide warranty. Still the price is a little bit too much.

Someone on the expansys forums has posted saying they ARE imports. Oh dear! I would say punish expansys and everyone send them back under the various laws they have broken and/or the sale of goods act/distant selling laws.

Bit odd that all the defaults are to Hong Kong
Makes you wonder where they were sourced from ... Still, loving it .. only had it a couple of hours and everyone in the office wants a play!

that's because it is a Hong Kong device that is not covered by HTC's global warranty.
If it dies, you'd have to send it back to Hong Kong to get it fixed!
An EU English device would default to Seattle timezones etc. Not Hong Kong.

Anyone having issues finding the HD7? (London)

Anyone having issues finding an HD7? I went downtown today (maybe a bit late on the shipment i guess) and they were all sold out.
I asked the guy to check the other stores and nothing came up.
He said the next shipment should come in on thursday, so heads up to anyone.

Could you not order online direct from o2?

sutt359 said:
Could you not order online direct from o2?
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Agree, ordered mine online and it arrived the next day. No hassle at all!

Tejstar said:
Agree, ordered mine online and it arrived the next day. No hassle at all!
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Same with me, called the local store on launch day and they didn't have it, ordered online and it arrived the next.

Picked mine up at my local o2 store where they had a few in stock. I don't believe many people have actually noticed the price o2 have these on pay-as-you-go. Either that or they're just not bothered about WP7!
Fantastic device btw, although I did get mine exchanged the next day as the volume up button wouldn't "click" as much as the volume down would.

Try O2 in Angel, that's where I got mine on launch day. I'm not suprised they are in short supply, I turned up at 11:30am on launch day and there was already someone waiting for them to finish logging the delivery into the system

On launch day I visited two O2 stores, one on Oxford Street. They had none on display, none in stock and no POS shouting about them. I crossed the road to the Orange store at 7pm and even at that time they had promo people outside the store encouraging demo's of the Mozart. Inside they had at least 3 demo units, a demo guy and a security guard.
I also called O2 that day and they said the HD7 was not available on PAYG until the next day.
It was clear to me who is putting effort into the WP launch. It's a shame that O2 have exclusivity, because in the end I ordered the HD7 on the O2 website on PAYG on launch day.
I cannot stand O2, but that's the way it works when you value the phone more than the annoyances of the distributor. At least I'm not in any kind of contract with them.

I went to pick mine up yesterday, expecting them to have none. I had been in the day before and asked if they were going to set-up a display (Like the have for the iPhone 4) so I could test out the handset and OS. They assured me it would be up on the Saturday. I thanked them, went on my way...anyway, I went in yesterday (Sunday) and there still was no phones on display, but there was at least some WP7 posters now....I was chatting to a new guy there and he said they simply didn't seem to care about it, because they're so focused on iPhone 4 contracts and the money it brings them.......
As the post above said, O2 don't give a damn. They still have the IP4 marketshare from the 3G/3GS exclusivity deal and that is all they seem to focus on. Orange on the other hand, although having the iP4 now don't have the fortune of that headstart so they seem to make an effort with other handsets.
Had Orange of sold the Omnia 7 on PAYG, I'd of brought that. But as the HD7 is such good value, I went down that route. Within 2 minutes of having it, I was unlocked and chucked in another SIM

I went to 2 O2 stores on the release day, none had a clue when they were getting them in. I ended up ordering the phone off the O2 website and got it next day.

I thought about going to buy one in the O2 store in Westfield, but had a contact in O2 who said that the website was being updated at 07:30 on Thursday morning, so I ordered online before I went to work.
I've not been into Westfield since, so couldn't say if they even had any -- think I walked past last Tuesday, and there was no sign. Got sort of chased out as I attempted to find out if the display HD2 would fit in my jeans pocket.

just got mine tonight on Oxford street.
So giddy

I posted earlier that they had them in O2 Angel and that they had point of sales plastered all over their windows. Suprised no one has tried there rather than whining about O2 not having it in thier local stores. If people still have problems, when posting state which stores are empty.

[Q] Handtec VS, expansys-usa

Pretty close to buying this thing now. Trying to decide whether I should get it from handtec or expansys-usa.
Trying to get a feel from people who got theirs from either of those two places.
1) Is your version the EU version, Hong Kong or UK, or something else?
2) Have you been able to get the OTA to 2.3.6?
3) If you are in the U.S. and bought from handtec, were there any issues with U.S. customs?
Thanks in advance.

I havent gotten one but I would use expansys since they are in the us
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Handtech
Got mine from Handtech, very fast and courteous people to deal with. Had my phone held one night and customs, could have been an incomplete address for Samsung UK or just they general pull one or two of these once in a while. Had it the next day everything went very smoothly. Haven't received the 2.3.6 update yet, it's a UK phone not sure when that is going to happen. Not too worried about it though will be rooting and installing ICS when that's done. Love the phone best purchase ever.

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Got mine from Handtech, very fast and courteous people to deal with. Had my phone held one night and customs, could have been an incomplete address for Samsung UK or just they general pull one or two of these once in a while. Had it the next day everything went very smoothly. Haven't received the 2.3.6 update yet, it's a UK phone not sure when that is going to happen. Not too worried about it though will be rooting and installing ICS when that's done. Love the phone best purchase ever.
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if your handtec model has the PLS code, then the OTA update to KKA (2.3.6) arrived yesterday.

Got mine from expansys usa with overnight shipping. Plus a $20-30 coupon. It arrived the next day by noon. Only issue I had was the us adaptor they put in the package for a expensive device. Other than that it was a quick and easy transaction thru paypal.
Cant say anything bad about hantec either, thats where I got my release day sgs2 from. The package got caught up in customs/fedex f-ed up. Got my device 3 days later.
All in all cant go wrong with either company. I paid the extra for the note with expansys because its based in the us. Should be a little easier with warranty issues.

intruda119 said:
Got mine from expansys usa with overnight shipping. Plus a $20-30 coupon. It arrived the next day by noon. Only issue I had was the us adaptor they put in the package for a expensive device. Other than that it was a quick and easy transaction thru paypal.
Cant say anything bad about hantec either, thats where I got my release day sgs2 from. The package got caught up in customs/fedex f-ed up. Got my device 3 days later.
All in all cant go wrong with either company. I paid the extra for the note with expansys because its based in the us. Should be a little easier with warranty issues.
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If u got it from expansys thinking u have warranty, unfortunately no u dont.
u will have to send it to expansys and they will send it to where ever the phone came from.
The same thing with handtec if u are in US.
However the good thing about getting from expansys is that u can get square trade warranty. This is what i did with galaxy s2. Then my phone broke its screen and square trade refunded me the full amt insured for.

Souai said:
if your handtec model has the PLS code, then the OTA update to KKA (2.3.6) arrived yesterday.
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Thanks for letting me know about the update to KKA I hooked up to Kies today still didn't say I was eligible for a upgraded. Did you do anything special? Kies says I have .......KJ4 current firmware. A little frustrating that Samsung does this so randomly.

Thats exactly what I meant about the warranty. They can make the process easier with warranties. Me sending to them and expansys getting it to the right people. Square trade is the best option for us user in the usa.
drgopoos said:
If u got it from expansys thinking u have warranty, unfortunately no u dont.
u will have to send it to expansys and they will send it to where ever the phone came from.
The same thing with handtec if u are in US.
However the good thing about getting from expansys is that u can get square trade warranty. This is what i did with galaxy s2. Then my phone broke its screen and square trade refunded me the full amt insured for.
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intruda119 said:
Got mine from expansys usa with overnight shipping. Plus a $20-30 coupon. It arrived the next day by noon. Only issue I had was the us adaptor they put in the package for a expensive device. Other than that it was a quick and easy transaction thru paypal.
Cant say anything bad about hantec either, thats where I got my release day sgs2 from. The package got caught up in customs/fedex f-ed up. Got my device 3 days later.
All in all cant go wrong with either company. I paid the extra for the note with expansys because its based in the us. Should be a little easier with warranty issues.
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So intruda119, which version did you get from expansys-usa? EU, UK, HK, or something else? Were you able to get the 2.3.6 OTA?
Thanks

Ngambek2003 said:
So which version did you get from expansys-usa? EU, UK, HK, or something else? Were you able to get the 2.3.6 OTA?
Thanks
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handtec.
Polish version.
I am using sheep rom now and its already 2.3.6
Most of the custom roms have stuffed removed that u wont update notification. Really dont care about the stock rom notification as this rom is very fast and smoother.

Handtec is the cheapest coming out at around $705 USD shipped at the moment for the blue version of the Note. Your order is going to be typically delivered by the following business day after it ships by FedEx unless it happens to get held up for some reason by customs so very quick delivery from the UK. Keep in mind that you need to figure out the foreign exchange rate for USD to British Pounds as it fluctuates day to day and also whether your credit card issuer charges a foreign exchange fee which many do. I have a Capitol One card which I used because it has 0% fee for foreign transactions.
With Expansys-USA there is a $20 coupon you can use as well as getting 2% cashback through Fatwallet which works out to around $760 so about $55 more than Handtec but since they're a US dealer the return shipping won't be as expensive if you need warranty and you may be able to purchase a SquareTrade warranty as well.
Handtec or Expansys-USA either one will get you the 2 year Samsung EU warranty.

I give handtec a 10 out of 10
Sent from my GT-N7000 using xda premium

Sellers on Amazon are starting to sell the note at $700 or less. Don't know about the warranty though, but if you're in the US like me, why not?

Just an FYI: Expansys-usa has a $100 discount code for Galaxy Note use bfnote during checkout. Ttl delivered to USA address = $694.99

claude4 said:
Just an FYI: Expansys-usa has a $100 discount code for Galaxy Note use fpnote during checkout. Ttl delivered to USA address = $694.99
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Yeah..Unfortunately they charge taxes for Illinois delivery address.

Anyone else?
Thanks

Got a Polish version from handtec in early November.....took them about 2 days to send it out and took about 3 days to come to me in AUS.
Mine had 3 dead pixels on it....has just sent it back to them for a replacement....seems like a very responsible company with good customer service via email and online chat (couldn't reach them on the phone though).
Will see how good they really are by how long I will get my replacement....
So...if you are in the US....and unlucky like me.....replacement warranty can be a pain in the bum....(they don't pay for your return postage)

Well yesterday i decided to go with Expansys-usa. I had emailed them about a question. No response. I called the number, hold for an hour. No response. I said screw it, I'll order it because it will ship same day and I'll get it overnite. Now it's ships in up to 5 days. So I call again. Hold....no response.
I waited until this morning to see if anything has changed. Nothing. Called again. Hold for 30 minutes. Nothing.
I have a feeling i'm going to have to cancel this and go with handtec. How would i even go about customer service requests when I cannot get an answer. I emailed them again. Let's see what happens.
Has anyone else had any issues with them? Or had as such hard of a time as I am just to speak to someone?

Finally decided to go with Handtec.
Got Fedex tracking number on the same day I made my order (yesterday). Although Fedex missed the pickup yesterday - they just picked it up today. It's supposed to be delivered tomorrow.
So far Handtec has been very responsive. I was able to use their online chat to ask questions about my order.
We'll see when the goods actually arrive.

Buying the Note !

So i went to the high street to get the note today but it was sold out -_-
I was wondering if anyone bought it from amazon.co.uk? I am really sceptical about buying it online because of all the screen issues as i dont have the time to ship it off for replacements.
Should i wait for restock ? or just go with amazon and cross my fingers that it wont have any screen issues ?

i also have same question

I just walked into my local phones4u. They had plenty in stock. I had no joy with any of the main operators stores, O2, Vodafone or orange. Had to sign up for my first 18 month contract, no go on a 12.
Not tried yet, but been reading the new firmware sorts some screen issues.

I am visiting London and bought it at the Samsung/Bose store on Tottenham. It was £599 but I do get a VAT refund. After watching me play on it, my friend bought one as well.
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nowhere near london :-(
I guess ill buy it from amazon and see how it goes!

I bought one from amazon a few days ago and I had no problem. I did one day shipping and the phone itself has no issues.

I also bought from Amazon, ordered on the 20th, received on the 23rd, no issues.
Came in German, with instructions on how to switch it to English. Rooted, updated to KK7, works fine.

Sunrise (CH) Preorders

I preordered my HTC One (Black) from Sunrise in Switzerland on the 3rd of March. Still not had it, called 'em up, first time they told me I had to sign a contract, send it back and then I'd get it delivered, this was weird as I bought it online, and agreed to their TOS there. After a week there was no contract or phone, so I called 'em again, this time they said I didn't need to sign any contract, and they had no idea when it was coming in.
Anyone out there on Sunrise, or any other Swiss network, actually got their phone yet? Very frustrating since it's been available in France and Germany (10 minutes down the road) for over a month now.