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Hi all! I really want to buy the Xperia Z1 but I'm an american and I might have to import it. I keep on looking at a site called Negri. I want to buy it unlocked but it has to work on tmobile's HSPA+42 network. I hear there are different models but I don't see model listing numbers on any sites for preorder. My phone currently is a lg G2x. I've tried many custom roms but its on its last legs.
I keep on looking at sony.com and sony mobile.com but I don't even see it for preorder (usa sites). Is the Negri the international version?
If anyone knows anything please give me a hand. Also is the bootloader locked?
mas5acre said:
Hi all! I really want to buy the Xperia Z1 but I'm an american and I might have to import it. I keep on looking at a site called Negri. I want to buy it unlocked but it has to work on tmobile's HSPA+42 network. I hear there are different models but I don't see model listing numbers on any sites for preorder. My phone currently is a lg G2x. I've tried many custom roms but its on its last legs.
I keep on looking at sony.com and sony mobile.com but I don't even see it for preorder (usa sites). Is the Negri the international version?
If anyone knows anything please give me a hand. Also is the bootloader locked?
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I've been looking at Negri's site also for the Z1. According to the spec description, all the necessary bands are there for it to work on T-Mo. I say you contact Negri customer service to confirm that or just wait till the phone is released on T-Mo. With T-Mo carrying the Z, I wouldn't count them out on carrying the Z1. Just for your reference, my international HOX is getting the 3G sign on T-Mo instead of the H.
Order from clove.co.uk or handtec.co.uk
they are better than negrielectronics, plus usually negri kinda lags on their shipping dates because they get their devices from wholesalers or dealers w/e.
order from the above sites, its about 20 dollars cheaper, and you get a FREE SMART WATCH ($250)!!!!
plus they will get the device starting on the 16th, so it will ship 16-20, with 1-3 day shipping to the US.
The devices sold by these two companies are C6903 which have all the freq/bands for t-mobile. So it should work unless something horrible goes wrong when we get them (doesnt work lol).
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Order from clove.co.uk or handtec.co.uk
they are better than negrielectronics, plus usually negri kinda lags on their shipping dates because they get their devices from wholesalers or dealers w/e.
order from the above sites, its about 20 dollars cheaper, and you get a FREE SMART WATCH ($250)!!!!
plus they will get the device starting on the 16th, so it will ship 16-20, with 1-3 day shipping to the US.
The devices sold by these two companies are C6903 which have all the freq/bands for t-mobile. So it should work unless something horrible goes wrong when we get them (doesnt work lol).
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Hi all,
I just recently switched to T-Mobile from Sprint, so please excuse my ignorance.
I'm looking to pre-order the phone from one of 2 UK sites; www.clove.co.uk and/or www.unlocked-mobiles.com.
Does the phone need to be unlocked for use of T-Mobile?
Are phones from UK auto unlocked or do I need to check with these 2 companies?
expertzero1 said:
Order from clove.co.uk or handtec.co.uk
they are better than negrielectronics, plus usually negri kinda lags on their shipping dates because they get their devices from wholesalers or dealers w/e.
order from the above sites, its about 20 dollars cheaper, and you get a FREE SMART WATCH ($250)!!!!
plus they will get the device starting on the 16th, so it will ship 16-20, with 1-3 day shipping to the US.
The devices sold by these two companies are C6903 which have all the freq/bands for t-mobile. So it should work unless something horrible goes wrong when we get them (doesnt work lol).
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Thanks for the source for ordering the Z1 in Europe. These are really great deals, Negri is pretty much $50 more (that's what it looks like when I run the conversion on XE.com) and there's no smart watch offer. Hopefully I'll be able to save up enough before these deals are gone.
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Kcyen18 said:
Hi all,
I just recently switched to T-Mobile from Sprint, so please excuse my ignorance.
I'm looking to pre-order the phone from one of 2 UK sites; www.clove.co.uk and/or www.unlocked-mobiles.com.
Does the phone need to be unlocked for use of T-Mobile?
Are phones from UK auto unlocked or do I need to check with these 2 companies?
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The phones on the sites above should be unlocked. You should probably pick between clove and handtec that were recommended, unlock-mobiles offers the phone around the same price, but doesn't have the offer for free Sony Smart Watch 2. Clove and handtec will be the better deal.
Kcyen18 said:
Hi all,
I just recently switched to T-Mobile from Sprint, so please excuse my ignorance.
I'm looking to pre-order the phone from one of 2 UK sites; www.clove.co.uk and/or www.unlocked-mobiles.com.
Does the phone need to be unlocked for use of T-Mobile?
Are phones from UK auto unlocked or do I need to check with these 2 companies?
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Just like Gwuhua, they are unlocked. Buying from these resellers are unlocked. Preorder from clove or handtec, I read that they are on backorder, but you will still receive your phone/watch
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expertzero1 said:
Just like Gwuhua, they are unlocked. Buying from these resellers are unlocked. Preorder from clove or handtec, I read that they are on backorder, but you will still receive your phone/watch
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Tks for your response!
I'll go ahead and look into Handtec, but as for warranty repairs, can I send it to Sony USA or do I have to send it to UK should anything happen to the phone?
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Tks for your response!
I'll go ahead and look into Handtec, but as for warranty repairs, can I send it to Sony USA or do I have to send it to UK should anything happen to the phone?
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Back to UK/ reseller (handtec or clove or whoever)
Just wish you get a nione lemon
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Kcyen18 said:
Tks for your response!
I'll go ahead and look into Handtec, but as for warranty repairs, can I send it to Sony USA or do I have to send it to UK should anything happen to the phone?
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I've put the product in the basket and almost went through the ordering process just so I could see the actual USD total in Paypal. The cost is running close to $78X.XX which is quite high, but do remember, they're throwing in the smartwatch 2 which is worth at least $250. Just want to make sure you don't get shocked by the bill. Paypal may or may not be using the currency rate from XE.com or other currency sites.
I ordered mine from HandTec UK and it is 1-3 day FedEx shipping to the US. The cool thing is that it also comes with a free Smartwatch 2! I checked with T-Mobile and the unlocked Xperia Z1 should support all the bands for HSPA and 4G LTE.
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I ordered mine from HandTec UK and it is 1-3 day FedEx shipping to the US. The cool thing is that it also comes with a free Smartwatch 2! I checked with T-Mobile and the unlocked Xperia Z1 should support all the bands for HSPA and 4G LTE.
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What's the total you paid?
gwuhua1984 said:
What's the total you paid?
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$793.22
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$793.22
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I paid $769 and change through Clove but chose the less expensive shipping option.
negri is offering the bundle now.. 780 something
Bought my purple Hong Kong C6903 variant in early October from Negri, and couldn't be happier! LTE works great on T-Mobile USA!
For anyone who cares the Nexus 5 is officially out in Hong Kong. Its being sold by LG, rather than Google. Price is around HK$3,800 - 3,900 depending on where you buy it. Big name retailers such as Broadway are selling it. Only the 16GB model is presently available.
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For anyone who cares the Nexus 5 is officially out in Hong Kong. Its being sold by LG, rather than Google. Price is around HK$3,800 - 3,900 depending on where you buy it. Big name retailers such as Broadway are selling it. Only the 16GB model is presently available.
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HK3800 = USD490.. what a ripoff.
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HK3800 = USD490.. what a ripoff.
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Yep, but that's the rrp. Same price as in UK or thereabouts.
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2 expensivessss
Why is it HK always gets the low storage. First note 3, now this! Infuriating!!
Nice! I'm in Hong Kong right now, considering this (my Google Play order wont ship until November 8). Do you know if the International version will work on US networks and LTE bands, specifically T-Mobile?
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Nice! I'm in Hong Kong right now, considering this (my Google Play order wont ship until November 8). Do you know if the International version will work on US networks and LTE bands, specifically T-Mobile?
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I am very sure hk lte band is different from USA. So no it don't work
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Nice! I'm in Hong Kong right now, considering this (my Google Play order wont ship until November 8). Do you know if the International version will work on US networks and LTE bands, specifically T-Mobile?
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no. LTE wont work in North Americia. But 3G will work of course.
Damn. I had a feeling LTE wouldn't but was holding out hope. Oh well, guess I'll have to play the patience game some more..
Hond Kong LTE use band 3, and the US version of Nexus does not support that.
But does anyone know on the UMTS 2100, is HSPA supported by the NEXUS 5?
wonder when nexus 5 32 gb will release in hong kong.. right now for that price its still a steal!
heard from wilson guy that around nov 20 there will be google play order available in hk, with price around HKD3200..
dont yell at me how ridiculous this may be.. im just repeating their words..
is this really possible (that google play order is coming to hk)?
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heard from wilson guy that around nov 20 there will be google play order available in hk, with price around HKD3200..
dont yell at me how ridiculous this may be.. im just repeating their words..
is this really possible (that google play order is coming to hk)?
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HK Google Play store would be a very welcome development.
I think I am probably going to wait it out for around a month or two and hopefully the N5 price is drop a bit or at least a 32GB model will make its way to HK, otherwise seems the Oz store has the best value at the moment.
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Dear All,
I was at Fortress MK (MK New Century Mall) and they are selling it for $3,880.00. The guy says ONLY 16GB and I asked about 32GB and he said no. I don't believe him since he had to check 5 minutes to give me a price on the N5. Late Nov. HK PlayStore have it? I highly doubt it. I'm waiting till close to Christmas to buy it as the price will go down and retailers will have discounts.
if u go to "smaller" shops in mongkok/wanchai etc. the price is now in the range of 3700+..
Make sure..
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if u go to "smaller" shops in mongkok/wanchai etc. the price is now in the range of 3700+..
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Yes, parallel import will be cheaper in price but watch for what you get. Remember, US version (D820) won't work in HK for LTE. We have (D821) which is international version to work for Asia. I would stay with Fortress, Broadway etc. to be safe.
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Yes, parallel import will be cheaper in price but watch for what you get. Remember, US version (D820) won't work in HK for LTE. We have (D821) which is international version to work for Asia. I would stay with Fortress, Broadway etc. to be safe.
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As long as the smaller shop confirms its HK stock and you can get local warranty through LG I don't see an issue buying through them.
Remember the D821 is also being sold in Australia where the price is actually quite comparable to the North American prices. But you won't get local LG warranty if you get that.
Was at Broadway Shatin on Friday, asked if 32gb was available, sales said usually Hong Kong only get one version.
Agreed that it is expensive to buy from them, if really available through Play Store at end of November then Ill be one of the first to buy from there!
Was just in WCC.
Asked two shops for price, one said HK$4.2k the other said HK$3.9k!!!!! Local stock.
Wasn't going to buy and was in a bit of a hurry so didn't ask around too many places or try and negotiate for price.
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Just wanted to get some info for a friend in Poland - is the Nexus 6 selling in any retail electronics stores? If it is, where and how much approximately? If it is not yet, will it be anytime in Jan 2015 and where?
Hopefully someone can shed some light on this. I know that there aren't many places actually selling the physical phone yet but I thought I'd ask anyway.
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Just wanted to get some info for a friend in Poland - is the Nexus 6 selling in any retail electronics stores? If it is, where and how much approximately? If it is not yet, will it be anytime in Jan 2015 and where?
Hopefully someone can shed some light on this. I know that there aren't many places actually selling the physical phone yet but I thought I'd ask anyway.
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You mean retail stores IN Poland or in US?
I don't think the phone is out in Poland yet and none of the retail stores here sell the global version. The only place is online as far as I know.
obsanity said:
You mean retail stores IN Poland or in US?
I don't think the phone is out in Poland yet and none of the retail stores here sell the global version. The only place is online as far as I know.
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I meant in retail stores in Poland
Thank you for your information, that really helped answer my question - guess I'll just recommend the old fashioned buy-online option!
https://www.gsmarena.com/asus_zenfone_5z_available_in_europe_its_the_cheapest_phone_with_s845-news-31655.php
https://eshop.asus.com/fr-FR/smartphone-asus/gamme-zenfone-5/zenfone-5z
https://eshop.asus.com/it-IT/smartphone-1/zenfone-5/zenfone-5z-zs620kl/zenfone-5z-zs620kl-2h023eu-6-2-6gb-ram-64gb-hdd-meteor-silver-1-1.html
https://www.amazon.fr/gp/product/B07CZYZ5VT/ref=s9u_simh_gw_i1?ie=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B07D3XC3ZL&pd_rd_r=0938dd4a-6f48-11e8-b106-7f5015b26594&pd_rd_w=Qei40&pd_rd_wg=7wBCq&pf_rd_m=A1X6FK5RDHNB96&pf_rd_s=&pf_rd_r=8VMK3A4WS1HPZX5W4DHT&pf_rd_t=36701&pf_rd_p=b2aa2a3e-4691-4349-8b50-65f9675cdf61&pf_rd_i=desktop&th=1
6GB RAM/64GB storage version on sale on Monday 18th June. If you want 8GB of memory and 256GB of storage then the release date is Wednesday 4th July.
The price and Al build with Snapdragon 845 and 6.2 inch screen and stereo speakers is a major major major go for me. MicroSD slot is the icing in the cake. I can just fit a glass screen protector on this baby and it should be good to go. Also Asus will be doing a 50 pounds/euro promotional rebate for all pre-orders and all sales on their website up til 15th July.
https://je-participe.fr/odrzenfone5Z/
Anyone heard when it may be available in the US? It can be bought on ebay now from sellers in Taiwan and China but I'd rather wait until it's released in the US so hopefully it'll be the variant with more US LTE bands (assuming it's actually getting officially released in the US).
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Anyone heard when it may be available in the US? It can be bought on ebay now from sellers in Taiwan and China but I'd rather wait until it's released in the US so hopefully it'll be the variant with more US LTE bands (assuming it's actually getting officially released in the US).
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I believe Asus will start sales on Monday 2nd July and start shipping Wednesday 4th July in America.
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I believe Asus will start sales on Monday 2nd July and start shipping Wednesday 4th July in America.
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I'd love to see them shipping on 4th July in the US.
Based on one or two sites, it'll be released mid to late August in the US, which is utter crap.
Sammae7 said:
Based on one or two sites, it'll be released mid to late August in the US, which is utter crap.
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I've been saying August in the other thread! Their poor strategy tells me they've given up on competing. By the time it releases in the US a lot of people would've forgotten about it...
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I've been saying August in the other thread! Their poor strategy tells me they've given up on competing. By the time it releases in the US a lot of people would've forgotten about it...
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In two months? The only people who (IMO) are really looking forward to the phone are people like us (Android "enthusiast") and I doubt we will forget in that amount of time. I'm just hoping Best Buy carries it like the 5Q. I prefer their warranty on phones and I get double-points on my BBY credit card
Still not available in Germany (((
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Still not available in Germany (((
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It is available on Amazon.fr I just checked. They should ship to Germany I think?
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yea, amazon.fr has it, but only noir, not silver/argent in 64gb ^^
lets hope...
I am on a vacation in India. I bought it for just €330 (6GB/64GB) with a free case (yay!) . Best deal ever!!
I pre-ordered on April 2nd and the phone hasn't shipped yet, its still saying delivery April 6th-9th Ordered from amazon UK with the fastest shipping possible just checking to see if anyone else is in that situation
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I pre-ordered on April 2nd and the phone hasn't shipped yet, its still saying delivery April 6th-9th Ordered from amazon UK with the fastest shipping possible just checking to see if anyone else is in that situation
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I've cancelled my order. At least 2 other folks here have said they have received the single sim version from Amazon.co.uk. I have now ordered from Amazon.de for US shipping.
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I've cancelled my order. At least 2 other folks here have said they have received the single sim version from Amazon.co.uk. I have now ordered from Amazon.de for US shipping.
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I need the dual sim, I just canceled and ordered through amazon de as well. Says it will be here thursday. Thanks for the heads up!
same boat
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I've cancelled my order. At least 2 other folks here have said they have received the single sim version from Amazon.co.uk. I have now ordered from Amazon.de for US shipping.
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i ordered from amazon UK march 29 its waiting to be "dispatched" supposed to be delivered by april 9 but still hasnt shipped
bxnyc84 said:
i ordered from amazon UK march 29 its waiting to be "dispatched" supposed to be delivered by april 9 but still hasnt shipped
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Good luck. It takes about 5 days once it's shipped to make it over and to your door.
danon.brown said:
I've cancelled my order. At least 2 other folks here have said they have received the single sim version from Amazon.co.uk. I have now ordered from Amazon.de for US shipping.
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Poison423 said:
I need the dual sim, I just canceled and ordered through amazon de as well. Says it will be here thursday. Thanks for the heads up!
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I think all the p30 phones are dual SIM. However, on some of them the second SIM is disabled by software. Not sure why they would do that.
Anyone know how to enable the second SIM on these single SIM versions??
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I think all the p30 phones are dual SIM. However, on some of them the second SIM is disabled by software. Not sure why they would do that.
Anyone know how to enable the second SIM on these single SIM versions??
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VOG-L29 = Dual Hybrid SIM
VOG-L09 = Single SIM
VOG-L04 = Single SIM
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danon.brown said:
I've cancelled my order. At least 2 other folks here have said they have received the single sim version from Amazon.co.uk. I have now ordered from Amazon.de for US shipping.
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Danon, did your order from amazon.de need a signature upon delivery?
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Danon, did your order from amazon.de need a signature upon delivery?
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Unfortunately yes. I may have it held at a DHL place up the street like I did for the mate 20 pro when I got it.
Order from Amazon.es
Amazon.es is shipping the 256 & 128 versions of L29 8GB black only & $100 off
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Amazon.es is shipping the 256 & 128 versions of L29 8GB black only & $100 off
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Do you still get the free GT Watch offer ?
Any issues importing this into the US with customs? or any additional costs ?
TLJester said:
Do you still get the free GT Watch offer ?
Any issues importing this into the US with customs? or any additional costs ?
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No on the rebates since that has to be based on your region and address. Yes to ok with customs. Amazon pays VAT in cost. You can get the same deal on amazon.com but they only had a few left
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No on the rebates since that has to be based on your region and address. Yes to ok with customs. Amazon pays VAT in cost. You can get the same deal on amazon.com but they only had a few left
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I have friends in Spain - can I have the phone shipped to the US and the rebate sent to their address ?
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I have friends in Spain - can I have the phone shipped to the US and the rebate sent to their address ?
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I would think so however your address will be on the receipt which is needed for the rebate so who knows... It's all Spanish to me
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I would think so however your address will be on the receipt which is needed for the rebate so who knows... It's all Spanish to me
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Haha same for me
Tried buying from Canada as I live across from the border.... but thats a HUGE PITA !
FWIW Amazon.es have all colors with a € 100 discount ! (Discount shown at checkout)
Stock listed as April 15.
Expedited shipping € 21
I ordered the 128gb Aurora model
Order summary
Subtotal of product (s): EUR 784.30
Shipping: EUR 21.46
Total before tax: EUR 705.76
Taxes: EUR 0.00
Total:
Applied promotion: -EUR 100.00
Total: EUR 705.76
Total payment: USD 823.18
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FWIW Amazon.es have all colors with a € 100 discount ! (Discount shown at checkout)
Stock listed as April 15.
Expedited shipping € 21
I ordered the 128gb Aurora model
Order summary
Subtotal of product (s): EUR 784.30
Shipping: EUR 21.46
Total before tax: EUR 705.76
Taxes: EUR 0.00
Total:
Applied promotion: -EUR 100.00
Total: EUR 705.76
Total payment: USD 823.18
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nice yeah mine was quoting the 256GB which was about $70 more... that was an awesome price on the 128GB. Have they said it shipped? DHL or UPS?
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nice yeah mine was quoting the 256GB which was about $70 more... that was an awesome price on the 128GB. Have they said it shipped? DHL or UPS?
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Stock expected April 15. So i dont expect to see an update until then.
Not sure who they use to ship- typically DHL from EU.
I am hearing rumors that the UK release of the P30 Pro is delayed. Anyone know why or for how long?
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I am hearing rumors that the UK release of the P30 Pro is delayed. Anyone know why or for how long?
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It's the ONLY place I've seen the device released so far, as of the 5th.