Don't worry all, it's all good. Let me start with the confusion by quoting a fellow Xda members concern about pricing, that was shared by myself and doubtless countless of other potentially interested purchasers of the new Athena, known as HTC X7500 (due out in April sometime), T-Mobile Ameo (available now) and the Dopod U1000 (available now in various parts of Asia).
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hi, yup there is something definitely wrong on flext 35+webnwalk = 119 and on flext 50+webnwalk= 319 ))
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Right then....just had a rather lengthy discussion with T-Mobile about this. The information for the Flex 35 offer is absolutely legit!!
That's right 100% correct!!
I was going to send mine back and have this deal, but in the fullness of the contract, the price works out to be exactly the same...down to the penny!
Basically I get 1/2 price discounts on my bills due to my ties with T-Mobile, hence I pay more for the device..but it all amounts to the same, except I get considerably more minutes etc per month.
Bottom line: If your going to be a new customer to T-Mobile and can comfortably afforf the £40 + per month, it is a fair deal. Total cost for the device and perks of the Flext tariff work out to £839.00 or thereabouts.
Compare that to £600.00 for the cheapest deal the Dopod U1000 (add shipping cost), then your really only paying less than £239.00 for the contract over 18 months which equates to 239/18 = £13.20!!
It will actually work out less than that as in the Dopod U1000 you still have to pay for shipping.
So in reality, your paying (e.g) £600 for the device and about £12.00 per month for the tariff.
Another way to look at it is tariff is £42.50 x 18 = £765.
Therefore £839.00 - £765.00 = £74.00 (for tariff benefits)
74/18 = £4.11 per month over 18 months for Flex 35
Apparently HTC will be selling the X7500 Advantage for a bit over £700.00 SIM free, but no other perks like free minutes etc...hence the inclusion of TomTom6.
They all work out to be roughly the same. You get what you pay for and none is actually cheaper than the other.
You simply have to chose which 'package' best suits your needs. Whichever version you buy, no one has got any cheaper than you as we don't know their payment history and Loyalty points awarded in the form of £'s discounted and for what reason they got high or low discounts.
I get low discounts on upgrades or new device/contract, because I always get 1/2 bills on contract tariff, but someone else may have several low cost tariffs, but pay the full bill and thus gets a higher Loyalty reward in discounts (this applies to service providers only).
You may seemingly get the device considerably cheaper at T-Mobile or at a small SP signing you up with T-Mobile, but with a less fulfilling tariff or at a higher rate.
It all sounds terribly confusing, but it's actually quite simple when you think about it and makes perfect sense.
None of these companies lose, but neither do the customers, as we have different 'packages' or 'bundles' with service providers or sellers of other variants of the Sim free Athena.
It all works out fairly in the end....trust me.
WTF!!!! Your post is Very long & 99% garbage.... i dont want tomtom 6 in my htc x7500. also i dont want any whatsoever accessories with it. i only want the pocket pc possibly without the box so the price cuts down. bloody hell they prolly charge me £100 more for the tomtom sheit. Also the gps sux in athena. it heats up the device so much and drains the battery like mad sheit. i am going to disable gps and use my holux gps that i bought for my universal. also i already have tomtom 6 which is basically free on the net and you can download maps. who dont know how to do that can buy the sheit for £100 whatever (noobs). So the device really costs only £450-£500!!! hahahaha. Whoever get HTC X7500 for £700-£800 getting madly ripped off.
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WTF!!!! Your post is Very long & 99% garbage.... i dont want tomtom 6 in my htc x7500. also i dont want any whatsoever accessories with it. i only want the pocket pc possibly without the box so the price cuts down. bloody hell they prolly charge me £100 more for the tomtom sheit. Also the gps sux in athena. it heats up the device so much and drains the battery like mad sheit. i am going to disable gps and use my holux gps that i bought for my universal. also i already have tomtom 6 which is basically free on the net and you can download maps. who dont know how to do that can buy the sheit for £100 whatever (noobs). So the device really costs only £450-£500!!! hahahaha. Whoever get HTC X7500 for £700-£800 getting madly ripped off.
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man, what he say is very true, he basically just break down the price for all these three device. Advantage will cost the most, yes it will be over £700 so you won't get it under £500!!! Beside, i have the DOPOD U1000 with me and i can tell you this, GPS works really good, no heating up at all and is the same speed as my TomTom official BT receiver.
So if you really want to wait for the Black one, be prepare to spend over £650 at least!
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man, what he say is very true, he basically just break down the price for all these three device. Advantage will cost the most, yes it will be over £700 so you won't get it under £500!!! Beside, i have the DOPOD U1000 with me and i can tell you this, GPS works really good, no heating up at all and is the same speed as my TomTom official BT receiver.
So if you really want to wait for the Black one, be prepare to spend over £650 at least!
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Sounds like a challenge. I am sure it is £500 or less.
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Sounds like a challenge. I am sure it is £500 or less.
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btw, you do know i have direct relation with the HTC, i think i know what i am talking. So, shut your mouth....
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Sounds like a challenge. I am sure it is £500 or less.
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I'm beginning to realize from your posts that you really are a bit of a trouble maker and wind-up merchant. You don't seem to contribute anything of value on this forum until someone else has already done so. You only appear to be retarded, IMHO based on your comments...your actually quite immature and selfish in your way of thinking.
You don't even seem to consider that posts are meant to be of use to others. You haven't even got your X7500 yet do you? If you have, you should change your signature to reflect this and secondly...check yourself...because you obviously don't even understand the 'long' posts.
There is a huge difference between being pedantic, boring and detailed in ones instructions/description of things. You seem to comprehend only boring...showing your lack of maturity. Oh and for the record, my verbal abuse is a deliberate act of showing my frustration of some peoples stupid and thoughtless expressions of their flawed way of thinking or lack thereof.
U get me harry? Do u like it more like this?
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btw, you do know i have direct relation with the HTC, i think i know what i am talking. So, shut your mouth....
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I like to fight. Well I will show the bill when i get my athena in april. I know someone else on this forum also posted pictures of their T-Mobile Ameo's shopping bill, it was 500Euros just as Arya had said with contract ^^... thanks Arya.
Also wu5262 i contacted the shop so many time and he told me so many times that device only costs $1000CDN without any addons. And i place my pre-order already. He already only has 5 pre-order. I am very lucky. I know wu5262 how you feel very sad you got ripped off on your dopod u1000
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I like to fight. Well I will show the bill when i get my athena in april. I know someone else on this forum also posted pictures of their T-Mobile Ameo's shopping bill, it was 500Euros just as Arya had said with contract ^^... thanks Arya.
Also wu5262 i contacted the shop so many time and he told me so many times that device only costs $1000CDN without any addons. And i place my pre-order already. He already only has 5 pre-order. I am very lucky. I know wu5262 how you feel very sad you got ripped off on your dopod u1000
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Talking what you don't know again? Talk when you can prove what you say...twat!
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Talking what you don't know again? Talk when you can prove what you say...twat!
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Yea okay i will ask him to send me a invoice or an official quote. Then I can post it here. btw stop picking on me because i havent got my athena yet. because i know when i will get it you all will trade me your athena's for mine ^^. The WOW effect
@nowclear..in the head.
Maybe you should stop fighting....you've taken too many blows when you've been beaten...it shows. Hahahahahahaha ROFL. LMAO.
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@nowclear..in the head.
Maybe you should stop fighting....you've taken too many blows when you've been beaten...it shows. Hahahahahahaha ROFL. LMAO.
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Man stop spamming already. i got my message through to you. you got blown off!
Enough already..
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btw stop picking on me ...
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Now you sound like a wimp...Mr I like to fight.
As I said to the last person who picked an argument with me here. It's all pointless bickering...I too have a tendancy to be up for a fight..but that's no way to be.
How about we start all over again...and you stop criticising other peoples posts. If you don't agree and actually know something to the controary, by all means say it...nicely...and people will have more respect for you.
If you've continues this nonesense whilst I've been reading this, I'm going to ignore it. Time to get back to the real world and start problem solving and sharing our findings with others.
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Now you sound like a wimp...Mr I like to fight.
As I said to the last person who picked an argument with me here. It's all pointless bickering...I too have a tendancy to be up for a fight..but that's no way to be.
How about we start all over again...and you stop criticising other peoples posts. If you don't agree and actually know something to the controary, by all means say it...nicely...and people will have more respect for you.
If you've continues this nonesense whilst I've been reading this, I'm going to ignore it. Time to get back to the real world and start problem solving and sharing our findings with others.
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Yea I woud like to see this problem of the micro-drive when i get my athena. maybe i can refer back to this thread.
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Yea I woud like to see this problem of the micro-drive when i get my athena. maybe i can refer back to this thread.
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OK truce it is then.
Oh yes..that is what wu has been referring to all along concerning the X7500's ROM...it doesn't handle writing to the Micro Drive well, with all sorts of issues, hence the delay in it's release. Hopefully they will have it sorted in time though.
My thread about WM5torage is not about WM5torage, as it is not knew software, but it is a brilliant workaround for direct file transfer to the built-in (non removable Micro Drive).
Hope you understand us now. You'll see anyway, when your X7500 comes.
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OK truce it is then.
Oh yes..that is what wu has been referring to all along concerning the X7500's ROM...it doesn't handle writing to the Micro Drive well, with all sorts of issues, hence the delay in it's release. Hopefully they will have it sorted in time though.
My thread about WM5torage is not about WM5torage, as it is not knew software, but it is a brilliant workaround for direct file transfer to the built-in (non removable Micro Drive).
Hope you understand us now. You'll see anyway, when your X7500 comes.
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finally, the fight is over.....anyway
mackaby007, the problem on your Ameo is not the same as Advantage, your issue is new and never been reported by the tester.
Let me say it clear again, the Micro Drive problem that the Advantage has is to do with their Rom, the problem is, for example if you are watching a movie from your Micro drive on the road, and you accidentally shake by any means, the Micro Drive should stop working for a tiny mini second and resume working after that. That's what Ameo and Dopod is doing, but with Advantage, it's not doing that, it doesn't stop at the correct moment and it doesn't resume correctly, this wrong behavior actually make the Micro Drive drain more battery and result in more bad sector on the Micro Drive. I can insure you this problem will be solve before they release it.
Anyway, i don't really care how much you will get your Advantage for nuclear, you haven't got it yet. And no, i do not want to swap mine to yours because i don't want the black one, so i simply don't care about it.
Hi,
Just wondering if there is any invoice/ bill can show to the community that the device is less than 750USD (1000Candian dollar)
I am very interest to see as I just get rip off by my telco in Hong Kong.
(1000USD with accessories included)
BTW, for people interest about the pricing, Hong Kong list price is 9880HKD with accessories pack. (GPS.. etc..)
Regards,
Jamess
jameshuang said:
Hi,
Just wondering if there is any invoice/ bill can show to the community that the device is less than 750USD (1000Candian dollar)
I am very interest to see as I just get rip off by my telco in Hong Kong.
(1000USD with accessories included)
BTW, for people interest about the pricing, Hong Kong list price is 9880HKD with accessories pack. (GPS.. etc..)
Regards,
Jamess
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no one got it at 750 USD right now, apart from the T-mobile Ameo, but that is with contract. The person who says he got pre-order for 750USD, well, he hasn't got his device yet. I think the price you got are pretty reasonable. The best price i can get for DOPOD U1000 in taiwan is £600
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I was one of the first to pre-order XDA 2 i-MATE from PPCW and I just got invoice for it. Should be here next week. THe thing is, I already got XDA 2 of the e-bay. Does anyone want's to get this unit from me? It's going to b shipped to Toronto, Canada. Invoice is for 969 USD including shipping, plus dutys and taxes on Canadian border, I think it's 7%+8% taxes, I am not sure about duty. And some $ for my troubles. Detailes can be discussed over e-mail.
$ 1,000.00
8) id rather wait for more ppl to buy them, and start droppin them in their toilets an selling them on Ebay
OK then, I am cancelling my order.
dont go by my word alone, maybe sum other person (drugdealer) gots that kinda $$$$
I said "Ouch!" When I paid $449 or $499 or whatever it is a few months back for my T-Mobile PPC. I just can't see spending over a thousand on a phone, no matter WHAT all it does. If I decide I want one of these things I think I'll be waiting til they come down quite a bit.
Aw come on...
Aw come on Greg, if you had a phone that had the following features:
1 GB Ram
2.4 ghz processor
Bluetooth, wi-fi, voice recognition, and it printed legal tender of the country of your choice, you'd probably pick it up wouldn't ya? I mean, it would pay for itself (literally).
Point? Well, some of us are just more of technology nuts than others. For what I intend to use my i-mate for, I got it for a steal. (i.e. laptop replacement)
Every product out there has it's price. That's the price for this device and some people are willing to pay even more. Tek'N'Toys, company in Canada have list price for this XDA 2 1200 Canadian dollars, add 7% and 8% tax and shipping and insurance and you'll get about 1600 Canadian.
So, my intention was to give opprtunity to interested parties in Canada, since noone is selling this device yet here.
Anyways, nobody is putting gun to your head
I've cancelled my order anyways, so there is nothing to discuss.
Cheers.
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Aw come on Greg, if you had a phone that had the following features:
1 GB Ram
2.4 ghz processor
Bluetooth, wi-fi, voice recognition, and it printed legal tender of the country of your choice, you'd probably pick it up wouldn't ya? I mean, it would pay for itself (literally).
Point? Well, some of us are just more of technology nuts than others. For what I intend to use my i-mate for, I got it for a steal. (i.e. laptop replacement)
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100% with you! I am using my iMATE 100% since day one for a business purpose and I gotta tell you it's more productive that my laptop since I can carry it with me all the time. It's like an expensive digital camera - if this is your proffessional tool you don't really care about price and more about productivity. If you intend only play games on your XDA2 and watch video that another story, get yourself iPAQ 1910 for 199 USD and be happy.
Heheheh... Well I use mine also, pretty extensively for business when I'm out and about. I guess what I should have said is - at the present time, for me it's not worth spending $1k to go from the XDA I to the II.
It's like an expensive digital camera
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not much of a digital cam though with a max res og 640_480 and no blitz
imho it's cam is mainly for sending expensive mms msg's to people not a replacement of a real camera digital or otherwise
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It's like an expensive digital camera
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not much of a digital cam though with a max res og 640_480 and no blitz
imho it's cam is mainly for sending expensive mms msg's to people not a replacement of a real camera digital or otherwise
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You've missed my point here. For a pro, who makes $$$ with the camera, speed and relabilty is more imprtant than price. For example, 8K for Canon 1Ds or 4K for Canon 1D is not a big deal, since he will make 2 or 3 times more $$$ with it than with 1000K Canon 10D. However, for the consumer, Canon 10D or even digital Rebel is a better choice, since it's not a TOOL for him. About camera on XDA2. I agree that quality is not even close to stand alone digicams, but it does a good job in certain situations
yeah
xdaII and somewhat xda is the jack of all trades master of non
i say master of non because people who want a tiny cellphone should look elsewhere
people who just want a pda can get a cheaper one
people who want to take photos should get a digital cam
people who get chicks should get a fancy car
but with all the features of xda2 it's a wonder tool for people who need a bit from collum A and a bit from B....
i'm happy with my xda and will most likely not change to xda2
untill it become clear if 3g will take off or edge will take off
but if i dident have a xda i would get a xda2 in a sec
because it's a lovable gismo
Don't bother if it's 380 pounds from those German jokers?
Amazon has it for 389 pounds, free delivery, and your buying from a first class vendor which will let you return it etc. all that bull**** to save 9pounds?
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Don't bother if it's 380 pounds from those German jokers?
Amazon has it for 389 pounds, free delivery, and your buying from a first class vendor which will let you return it etc. all that bull**** to save 9pounds?
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Sharrap!!
It's 380 Pounds with a 1Gb SD Card. Otherwise, it's £324 for the Compact alone.
The German version comes with a 2 year warranty compare with the 1 year Imate warranty.
Also, the MDA Compact doesn't have the sound quality issues the Jam has. You really ought to make sure you know what you're talking about before you call the German people "jokers". :evil: :evil:
What do you work for them?
Firstly, the sound issue will be fixed in the next rom update, so WHO CARES?
Secondly, wouldn't you rather deal with pleasant old Amazon than a bucket shop who promises you the world and then sends someone to your door to collect cash because they cannot even accept credit cards?
Lastly, who on earth gives two sh*ts about a two year guarantee? After one year, you chuck the phone, it's obsolete, and you get an upgrade?
Would really be happy with an guarantee on an xda 1 today??????
Come on...
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Firstly, the sound issue will be fixed in the next rom update, so WHO CARES?
Secondly, wouldn't you rather deal with pleasant old Amazon than a bucket shop who promises you the world and then sends someone to your door to collect cash because they cannot even accept credit cards?
Lastly, who on earth gives two sh*ts about a two year guarantee? After one year, you chuck the phone, it's obsolete, and you get an upgrade?
Would really be happy with an guarantee on an xda 1 today??????
Come on...
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You really need to keep the swearing out.
Regarding the sound, it's not only a Rom issue. If you knew what you were talking about youu'd know that in some cases, it's a hardware issue and not a ROM issue. That's why many people are on their second and third Jams from Expansys after returns.
I care and many others do.
Not everybody would rahter dea with your "plesant old Amazon" some people prefer to buy at a better price.
The warranty does matter. Maybe you will throw your Jam away in a year but most of us won't.
Your points really make no sesne at all. Would people really throw their PDA away after a year? People "don't care" for an extra year's warranty? I don't think that even YOU agree with them!!
I have bought my MDA Compact from MobileJoker.de (i'm french), and i'm very satisfacted ! The shop was very professionnal, and respond quickly to emails...
My MDA was "bought" on a friday night, and the next thursday, i've received it via UPS.
All for 472 euros including shipment in paying at delivery.
Thanks MobileJoker !
is there an english version of this website, i don't speak german and i have no idea what it's saying. I clicked on the jam and it took me to a page and when it came to payment details etc. i couldn't understand a word. any help would be appreciated. cheers
I also had a good experience with MobileJoker and no complaints.
Cheerio
Howard
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is there an english version of this website, i don't speak german and i have no idea what it's saying. I clicked on the jam and it took me to a page and when it came to payment details etc. i couldn't understand a word. any help would be appreciated. cheers
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I used a translation website.
Email them if you need more help.
if i can help you with german go ahead.
besides that i also ordered from mobilejoker.de but with plan for 93EUR.
@mikeycollins13
i think c.o.d is a very good and save method to pay for goods.
we in germany also often uses automatic debit transfer.
and i understand that island monkeys didn't know value of a guarantee.
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if i can help you with german go ahead.
besides that i also ordered from mobilejoker.de but with plan for 93EUR.
@mikeycollins13
i think c.o.d is a very good and save method to pay for goods.
we in germany also often uses automatic debit transfer.
and i understand that island monkeys didn't know value of a guarantee.
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Guarantee ftom a Craut ...hardly
Guarantee is not worth the paper its written on...
Play/ safe & reputable dealer: Amazon
& avoid sauer Crauts...
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Guarantee is not worth the paper its written on...
Play/ safe & reputable dealer: Amazon
& avoid sauer Crauts...
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Please explain the logic of the statement above.
You are not making any sense at all.
You're telling us that it's stupid to go for a lower price, longer gurantee and better device (better ROM and no hardware or software sound issue).
It seems that you don't know much about life outside the UK. There is a lot more to the world than the UK. COD is common in Germany, It makes sense not to part with your money until you have your purchase Do you intend to argue with that too?
2-year warranties are common in Europe unlike the UK. Mobilejoker are "safe and reputable". Just because you haven't heard of them-you that doesn't know much of life outside the UK-doesn't mean that there are not. There is a lot more to the world than you think. Is it not "safer" to hold your money until you hold your PDA????????
I think it's time for you to admit that you're wrong.
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I have bought my MDA Compact from MobileJoker.de (i'm french), and i'm very satisfacted ! The shop was very professionnal, and respond quickly to emails...
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Their price is excellent - if I buy one, will it be in English or German though? In other words, what am I NOT getting by buying from mobilejoker instead? English manuals I can live without - I can download those - but is the handeld, german?
i think it is in german, but it is easy to put a english firmware on it.
but i don't know, maybe they ship international the english version.
does any1 know if the audio problem with the imate models has been fixed?
what is the problem anyway, just in case i get the phone and not realize that it is faulty and assume that that's how it is.....cheers
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Cheerio
Howard
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How long did your device take to arrive?
anyway my old amazon is way better than those f***g jokers.
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anyway my old amazon is way better than those f***g jokers.
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"OK, my wife took my iMate, and I went on mobilejoker.de, and yes, delivered in the UK it costs in the 480 Euros, or in the 340GBP range, 50GBP less than Amazon dearest. So sorry for bashing your mobileJoker,
Humbly
MikeyColins13"
Are there two people on these boards called mikeycolins13, or are you just bipolar?
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anyway my old amazon is way better than those f***g jokers.
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Only thing amazon do better is delivery time, where they excel. Mine just arrived today from mobilejoker - 1 week delivery via UPS from germany. Exactly as stated on the UPS site.
TOO expensive from amazon though, and up until about a week ago, they didn't have stock.
If anyone wants to make me an offer.
It's still got all the factory seals on the battery case, screen and keyboard, unopened manuals etc.
This is an upgrade from one of my contracts and is all above-board
Leon
we might need one for the athena project...
if your willing to give us a good deal ?
name your price?
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we might need one for the athena project...
if your willing to give us a good deal ?
name your price?
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Spoke to Mackaby007 about selling it for devs but he's sorted a cheap one for now. I'd keep hold of it for that purpose but I could do with the money at the moment.
There are differing opinions on what a good price is at the moment but I'm sure I'd be cheaper than most for a virginal Ameo. Just looking for one or two offers to deliberate.
Cheers
ok thats cool is this ur ameo ?
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ok thats cool is this ur ameo ?
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It is indeed, an upgrade from one of my contracts.
Believe I should be able to get it subsidy unlocked, though how worthwhile this would be depends on how long it takes for a free solution to come about.
Was looking for around 450. Good price I think for an untouched device from a T-Mobile shop, but I'm up for negotiation.
come on people lets see some offers
remember its never even been turned on, still factory packaged.
can supply photos on request. My email is [email protected]. Paypal and specil delivery shipping available.
Lets have some offers.....
Part Ex considered
Forgot to mention in my last post - I will accept an N95 in part exchange, providing it is either unlocked or on t-mobile and not faulty!
I am based in the Midlands in the UK. Collection is preferred as it makes things a lot more straightforward though I will obviously arrange postage if this is the preferred option.
In the case of serious offers PM me and I will forward my phone number if the offer is acceptable.
Regards
Leon
I made the decision to trade or sell my Advantage X7501 today.
Not that there is anything wrong with the Advantage, it is just not working for me as I had hoped. If anyone is interested in it let me know. I will entertain fair offers and or trades for a HTC branded Touch or HTC branded Kaiser and cash.
The Advantage is only 1 month old, and the only marks on it are where the keyboard touches the base of the unit. It has been unlocked with the unlocker we have all used on this site.
Juste PMed you !
Still for sale or trade, any interest? I would like to do a trade for some cash and a HTC Touch. Otherwise I guess it's off to eBay with it.
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Still for sale or trade, any interest? I would like to do a trade for some cash and a HTC Touch. Otherwise I guess it's off to eBay with it.
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Just out of interest, what made you want to part with it?
As you say, you've only had it a month. I followed your post about getting one
Just out of interest, what made you want to part with it?
As you say, you've only had it a month. I followed your post about getting one
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The X7501 is too cumbersome for me. Don't get me wrong, I really like this phone and all the features. It is just not fitting in very well with my lifestyle. I am not able to have a blue tooth headset on at work all day, but still need to answer calls as I get them. Found myself going back and forth to my bench all day just to check for calls and e-mail. It's a great phone and I don't regret getting it. It is just not for me.
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The X7501 is too cumbersome for me. Don't get me wrong, I really like this phone and all the features. It is just not fitting in very well with my lifestyle. I am not able to have a blue tooth headset on at work all day, but still need to answer calls as I get them. Found myself going back and forth to my bench all day just to check for calls and e-mail. It's a great phone and I don't regret getting it. It is just not for me.
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I had the same problem. There are those for whom size matters and for phones, I suppose I'm one of them. The most I can handle in a phone is around the Hermes size.
cib911 said:
...I am not able to have a blue tooth headset on at work all day.
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Just out of curiosity, why were you unable to have bluetooth headset on at work all day?
eaglesteve said:
Just out of curiosity, why were you unable to have bluetooth headset on at work all day?
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cos he'd look like a wally?
Just kidding
leoni1980 said:
cos he'd look like a wally?
Just kidding
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Yes, that would be a good reason. Which is why I was exploring the bluevoice wristwatch and not getting a regular BT headset. Some are not bothered though, and like the convenient of having to just press a button near their ears and start talking while the hands are busy doing other things.
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...I am not able to have a blue tooth headset on at work all day.
Just out of curiosity, why were you unable to have blue tooth headset on at work all day?
I work in a patient care setting, as a professional courtesy no headsets. Just one of the rules.
Any last minute takers? It's going up on eBay in about 1 hour. I just did a hard reset and re-format on the micro drive.
cib911 said:
Any last minute takers? It's going up on eBay in about 1 hour. I just did a hard reset and re-format on the micro drive.
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You'll probably get a better price on Ebay as most people on these forums will already own an x7501. I got 280GBP for mine (about 547USD). There are still people asking for up to 850USD on Ebay for them which is ridiculous: they never sell for this amount now even fresh from the factory.
How much did you pay for it if you don't mind me asking?
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I made the decision to trade or sell my Advantage X7501 today.
Not that there is anything wrong with the Advantage, it is just not working for me as I had hoped. If anyone is interested in it let me know. I will entertain fair offers and or trades for a HTC branded Touch or HTC branded Kaiser and cash.
The Advantage is only 1 month old, and the only marks on it are where the keyboard touches the base of the unit. It has been unlocked with the unlocker we have all used on this site.
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you have PM
bR
As the title says, What would you do? Pre-Order expecting stock to be non existant when actually released? or wait for o2 to give away their hand?
I am on o2 don't want to move to another service provider, definatly want the phone as soon as its out or as near as. My contract isn't due till july
I do have some cash that I can use to buy but not ideal (the gaffa will kill me).
Paying off my existing contract will be cheaper than buying the HD2 but then I won't be able to upgrade for 18months.
or buy the phone and in less than 9 months I can get another one and sell it.
I just don't know. Do I think about things too much? LOL
Either way I will have my HD for sale as soon as I get the HD2! Whats a fair price?
Personally I'd wait. There's always problems when a new thing comes out, whether it's not enough stock to go around (remember all the stuff with the HD from mobiles.co.uk this time last year?) or technical problems that need ironing out. It's usually best to let all the hooha die down and let everyone else put up with and solve all the issues
I know what you mean, I got my HD from mobiles.co.uk but didn't experience any problems, process was smooth and got the phone really quick.
Also just found the HD2 for £499 which is much cheaper than most other places. God its so hard not to click buy buy buy!!
Oh dear my finger slipped. Got it for £494.95 + Delivery.
Anyone want a Mint HD?
Where is it that price please?
evilskanker said:
Where is it that price please?
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MobileFun £499 with this Promotional Code "MFAWOCT9" Job Done!!!
Just a waiting game now!! I am so impulsive!! LOL
Thanks, might join the 'impulsive buyers union', although the seeming lack of a front camera on the HD2 is a potential stumbling block for me...
Cheers for the heads-up Richard.
I'm currently on a monthly SIM only contract with O2, and spoke to them yesterday about upgrading when they get the phone. I was strongly considering doing that, but I reckon I'll pay mobilefun a visit and then sell my HD to make back half the cost.
Nice - thanks
Edit: Ooooh - just noticed the release date of 11/11/09. O2 is looking appealing again!
Also on sim only with o2 at the moment - they seemingly don't let you upgrade until you've been on sim only for 6 months though for some reason, so I think if I want it before February (when I'll have been with them for 6 months) I will need to buy it, and stick on the cheap sim only deal.
Oh, and does anyone know when mobilefun charge your card - on order or on dispatch? Thanks!
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Cheers for the heads-up Richard.
I'm currently on a monthly SIM only contract with O2, and spoke to them yesterday about upgrading when they get the phone. I was strongly considering doing that, but I reckon I'll pay mobilefun a visit and then sell my HD to make back half the cost.
Nice - thanks
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Your welcome, Thats exactly my plan now. I think you can upgrade 3 months early on o2 18 month contracts too so in april I can get another and sell it. Then the original HD2 won't of cost me a bean. If all goes to plan that is. LOL
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Thanks, might join the 'impulsive buyers union', although the seeming lack of a front camera on the HD2 is a potential stumbling block for me...
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I am a little dissapointed they give new hardware and take some other hardware away from us at the same time but I think they have realised that Video calling just hasn't taken off so they probably don't see the point of having a front camera.
I can count on 1 hand how many times I have used it since having a Diamond and my HD.
My girlfriend might see it differently as she uses the front camera as a mirror sometimes! lol
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Also on sim only with o2 at the moment - they seemingly don't let you upgrade until you've been on sim only for 6 months though for some reason
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skank - ask them to put you through to cancellations and ask them the same question. Yesterday, the CS girl I spoke to told me exactly the same thing as you, but put me through to cancellations because I had a query about cancelling my contract and when it would take effect. The girl in cancellations checked and said that they can do 2 types of credit check. One of them means you can't upgrade within the first 6 months, but the other means you can upgrade whenever you want. She said since they'd done a full credit check on me when I joined, I could upgrade immediately, so I'll probably go for that IN 10 DAYS TIME!!!! when the phone is supposed to become available.
It sounded like the CS staff don't really have the full picture, but the cancellations staff know a bit more. They were really helpful.
Good luck!
Thanks John. I did go to cancellations when I called but the guy seemed a bit dopey. Might call back. He was saying it might depend on whether or not I was with o2 before I went sim only, which I wasn't.
Same here - I was with Orange until they did that whole price change blunder. I was one of the lucky ones who got out of the contract and immediately moved to a virgin sim only deal. The coverage was sooooooo bad that I moved to O2. I've only been with them a week and they were more than happy to upgrade me.
Maybe you're right - call back and cross your fingers that you get someone a bit more clued up. I really should have asked the girl I spoke to for her name as I expect the next person I speak to will say "No. Can't upgrade you." and I'll then be outside the 14 day cancellation period.
I just thought i'd post this up, a reply I just got from o2 regarding the HD2. Doesn't really bother me now I have pre-ordered but some of you may be interested.
Good afternoon Richard
Thanks for emailing us about your phone query. I understand that you're interested in buying an HTC HD2 and want to know when it'd be available with us. Let me quickly look into this matter.
Richard, you'll be excited to know that this fantastic phone will soon be available with us. However, I'm unable to comment on when this phone will be launched as it's due to be released in the future. As soon as its available with us, it'll be immediately updated on our website.
Cheers Richard.
The girl I spoke to said that O2 has a release date of 19/10/09, but it's not official yet, as they're still "going through checks". That date can be put back. Basically, they'll put it on the website as soon as they have a definite and confirmed release date.
Need now to figure out how to sleep for a week and a half without starving or getting sacked, just to make the day come quicker! lol
Just called o2 and they said definitely no upgrade before 6 months, for anyone. You might want to call and check john!
I know you can't get a PAC and use it on the same network, but is it possible to go from o2 simplicity - orange PAYG - o2 contract with HD2?
Surely it is...
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Cheers Richard.
The girl I spoke to said that O2 has a release date of 19/10/09, but it's not official yet, as they're still "going through checks". That date can be put back. Basically, they'll put it on the website as soon as they have a definite and confirmed release date.
Need now to figure out how to sleep for a week and a half without starving or getting sacked, just to make the day come quicker! lol
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Yeah, wish we could hibernate!! Your like me, Hate waiting for new tech!! LOL
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Just called o2 and they said definitely no upgrade before 6 months, for anyone. You might want to call and check john!
I know you can't get a PAC and use it on the same network, but is it possible to go from o2 simplicity - orange PAYG - o2 contract with HD2?
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Well I hope to have more luck than you're having. The girl I spoke to said I didn't even need to go via the PAYG route to keep my number. I was considering a 14 day cancellation, then an O2 PAYG, then an O2 contract.
Guess we'll just have to wait and see. If I get anyone helpful again, I'll make sure to get their name (and possibly number), and pass it on to you.
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Well I hope to have more luck than you're having. The girl I spoke to said I didn't even need to go via the PAYG route to keep my number. I was considering a 14 day cancellation, then an O2 PAYG, then an O2 contract.
Guess we'll just have to wait and see. If I get anyone helpful again, I'll make sure to get their name (and possibly number), and pass it on to you.
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Thanks John. Good luck, and if you could let me know that would be great.