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So you guys have a herald, or..

are looking to buy one (like myself).
Where did you guys buy it from?

i have one, they are great devices. I got mine in the UK from www.smartphonesdirect.co.uk

DOMZE. I got it from Superior Gadgets in Toronto. Link here:
http://www.howardforums.com/showthread.php?t=1092619

I got mine from amazon.de. A really nice device!

I bought mine from egadgetdepot.com and I highly recommend them. They shipped out the same day and included an extra car charger, wall charger, and screen protector. They also pricematch.

I've got it )))))

www.tele-online.dk Just picked up mine today

From Euroset, one of the largest Russian retailers.
Now it's in a service center after the screen stopped responding to taps. Don't know whether Euroset sells crap or is it just bad luck.

jup one here to.

same as bob_barker above.

Yes its a herald!
D0MZE said:
are looking to buy one (like myself).
Where did you guys buy it from?
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I got it (unlocked)
http://www.expansys-usa.com/p.aspx?i=144826

That was my first HTC mobile.... I like it a lot.

Where to buy a Brand New X7500 from a respectable site?

I'll try and compile as many site as possible and try to update it. So far I have found these sites:
1. IMobilePlaza: $780 (X7500 WM5) http://imobileplaza.com/index.php?fusetamexec=products&product_id=1798
2. Amazon.com: $855.99 (X7501 WM6) http://www.amazon.com/HTC-Advantage-7501-Unlocked-Warranty/dp/B000OQGG6M?tag=trusted1996-20
3. SimonCells: $894.95 (X7501 WM6) http://www.simoncells.com/3932-cellular-item.html
4. MobileBee: $934.99 (X7500 WM5) http://www.mobilebee.com/htc-qtek-advantage-x7500.html
5. OnTheGoSolutions: $1115.99 (X7500 WM5) http://www.onthegosolutions.com/product.asp?itemMDL=HTC_X7500
6. GandhiAppliances: $1139.99 (X7500 WM5) http://www.gandhiappliances.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=374&products_id=1950
7. OverseasElectronics: $1144.99 (X7500 WM5) http://welectronics.com/gsm/hTC/HTC-X7500.html?gclid=CKampa7coZMCFQWVFQodsmL03g
8. PopularElectronics: $1149.99 (X7500 WM5) http://www.popularelect.com/product_info.php?products_id=366
9. BargainOffers: $1149.99 (X7500 WM5) http://bargainoffers.com/catalog/htc-advantage-x7500-quad-band-gsm-pda-smart-phone-p-1188.html
If you guys find more and have comments on the above links' reputations, please do let me know how safe they are.
Hopefully, the prices would still drop when they fully release the X7510.
For some reason the Dopod U1000 which is the same as the X7500 is a 100 dollars more expensive.
I did see a few UK site with the price ranging from 600 to 660 UK, that's including VAT.
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Amazon.com and MobileBee are both out of stck.

Check ebay often. I did and got a great deal on mine.

I just got a U1000 from Hong Kong "3 Shop" for HK$3880 = USD 497. Brand new, no phone plan. They also gave me a HK$100 prepaid SIM card also. Very good deal to me.

hyiu000 said:
I just got a U1000 from Hong Kong "3 Shop" for HK$3880 = USD 497. Brand new, no phone plan. They also gave me a HK$100 prepaid SIM card also. Very good deal to me.
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WOW...that is a deal...do you know if they sell here in the US?
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cktlcmd said:
WOW...that is a deal...do you know if they sell here in the US?
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Of course not. The "3 Shop" is only in HK (or maybe UK also). They probably trying to get rid of their old stocks so that is why selling for such good deal.

hyiu000 said:
Of course not. The "3 Shop" is only in HK (or maybe UK also). They probably trying to get rid of their old stocks so that is why selling for such good deal.
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I wish I was in Hong Kong right now. Are you based in Hong Kong?
Anyone here good and kind enough to buy me one and send it to the US? Of course, I'll pay.
I would have bought 3 of those units then re-sell them for $800 bucks a piece. That was a good deal...
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cktlcmd said:
I wish I was in Hong Kong right now. Are you based in Hong Kong?
Anyone here good and kind enough to buy me one and send it to the US? Of course, I'll pay.
I would have bought 3 of those units then re-sell them for $800 bucks a piece. That was a good deal...
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The moment I saw this deal, I jumped at it without second thought. But they only have silver model. I am not in HK now. You should ask a friend who lives or pass-by HK and ask him to get one for you. At this price it is hard to tell if there are any more stocks left in a few days.

hyiu000 said:
The moment I saw this deal, I jumped at it without second thought. But they only have silver model. I am not in HK now. You should ask a friend who lives or pass-by HK and ask him to get one for you. At this price it is hard to tell if there are any more stocks left in a few days.
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Actually, Dopod U1000 (white) can be upgraded officially to WM6 as opposed to HTC Advantage X7500 (black), from what I read somewhere. Please correct me if I am wrong. So, I guess that explains why a brand new Dopod is higher by $100 dollars in price from a brand new HTC Advantage X7500.
Unfortunately, I don't have a friend in Hong Kong.
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cktlcmd said:
Actually, Dopod U1000 (white) can be upgraded officially to WM6 as opposed to HTC Advantage X7500 (black), from what I read somewhere. Please correct me if I am wrong. So, I guess that explains why a brand new Dopod is higher by $100 dollars in price from a brand new HTC Advantage X7500.
Unfortunately, I don't have a friend in Hong Kong.
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Well, I just upgraded mine to WM6. It works wonderfully well in WM6 without any lagging.

hyiu000 said:
Well, I just upgraded mine to WM6. It works wonderfully well in WM6 without any lagging.
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how easy was upgrading? any special precautions?
did you use the official release or the cook ROMs here?
do you have a link of the download site? Found it: http://www.asia.htc.com/asia/event/WM6/index.html
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cktlcmd said:
how easy was upgrading? any special precautions?
did you use the official release or the cook ROMs here?
do you have a link of the download site? Found it: http://www.asia.htc.com/asia/event/WM6/index.html
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Yes, that is the site. Just hook up the USB cable and upgrade. Very easy.

Why on earth would anyone use an 'official' ROM?

Confucious said:
Why on earth would anyone use an 'official' ROM?
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In my case, if I decide to buy a Dopod U1000, I want to see 1st how the official ROM performs, if I'm not satisfied, then I'll move up to the cooked ROMs.
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Can't believe we don't have someone online here from Hong Kong who can buy us some and send them. Easy way to make $50 per unit, I'd pay that

Hopefully when the new version X7510 is fully released, the prices should go down on these babies. Right now, most sites are offering $1100 to $1200, the expected price of the new version is $1300, so it's pointless to really purchase the old version at such a price.
Wouldn't it be wonderful if HTC announced the price of the new version to be $800? That would really make things interesting.
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ImobilePlaza looks like a scam. No credit cards, only wire transfers. Try to Google Imobile Scam

larsuck said:
ImobilePlaza looks like a scam. No credit cards, only wire transfers. Try to Google Imobile Scam
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Thanks. I emailed them, days ago and never got a response.

HTC TOUCH HD in China?!

Hello,
i very want to buy a HTC Touch HD and would like to ask something.
My friend will travel to China in September and maybe i will order 1 , how much cost HTC Touch HD in China? Is it cheaper then in Europe? I have find some chinese sites where it cost 240 usd. Is it original? What you think?
Thank you
Regards
Coktail

Coktail said:
Hello,
i very want to buy a HTC Touch HD and would like to ask something.
My friend will travel to China in September and maybe i will order 1 , how much cost HTC Touch HD in China? Is it cheaper then in Europe? I have find some chinese sites where it cost 240 usd. Is it original? What you think?
Thank you
Regards
Coktail
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USD240 is absolutely fake.
here brand new HD in China is around 527USD. just for reference.

JohnQ is right, I bought mine for around $550 US in Shenzhen about a week ago, $240 is probably either used or a "shanzhai" phone (aka rip off look-a-like).
A note however, do look closely at what you are buying as there aren't any "official" HTC retailers here in China-- where HTC operates under it's Chinese subsidary, "Dopod". Most of the HTC phones in China are brought across the border either from Hong Kong or Taiwan.
I had the store clerk bring me five Touch HDs to try and I picked the best one and haggled with them until they threw in an extra battery.
If you'd rather be sure to get the real thing, I recommend you get it from Hong Kong; it's pretty cheap there too. In China, Dopod also has an identical device also called the Touch HD, however, the difference-- like between all Dopod phones and HTC phones-- is that the Dopod versions don't include Wifi and 3G. Gov't restrictions maybe? :S

scscc3 said:
JohnQ is right, I bought mine for around $550 US in Shenzhen about a week ago, $240 is probably either used or a "shanzhai" phone (aka rip off look-a-like).
A note however, do look closely at what you are buying as there aren't any "official" HTC retailers here in China-- where HTC operates under it's Chinese subsidary, "Dopod". Most of the HTC phones in China are brought across the border either from Hong Kong or Taiwan.
I had the store clerk bring me five Touch HDs to try and I picked the best one and haggled with them until they threw in an extra battery.
If you'd rather be sure to get the real thing, I recommend you get it from Hong Kong; it's pretty cheap there too. In China, Dopod also has an identical device also called the Touch HD, however, the difference-- like between all Dopod phones and HTC phones-- is that the Dopod versions don't include Wifi and 3G. Gov't restrictions maybe? :S
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HAHA , DOPOD announced HD early this year. you know how much they are selling in the beginning? RMB8288, As exactly the same with its model number T8288, DOPOD is crazy. DOPOD HD doesn't include WIFI/3G

Can get it with 3G and Wifi in China
It is possible to get the Touch HD in here in China with 3G and Wifi....If you buy a Dopod branded phone, it won't have either, but if you go to a mobile store and ask for "shui huo" you can get them. The "shui huo" versions of the phones are usually brought in from Europe then brought across the border (tax free). Don't let the sales staff trick you into paying more for them. These phones are cheaper than the Dopod branded ones and they are exactly the same phone (with more features enabled). As mentioned above, you also have to be aware of fakes, but if you take your time and check out multiple vendors, you should be ok....Always ask to try the phone before you buy it (ALWAYS).
Additionally, it will be extremely difficult to find one with a WWE rom. I usually come on here and flash a WWE rom as soon as I get my phone...Never had a problem...
China has some great deals and some great rip-offs...Just exercise some caution and you should be fine. Test the phone and make sure the Wifi and 3G options work and you should be fine.

newer high-end mobile phones are ALWAYS cheaper in the US/EU than in china. IN fact, everything that is "name brand" or high-end is more expensive in China. THe idea that China is cheaper than the west is just totally wrong these days, when I go back to the USA I stock up on clothes, electronics, etc. as the quality is certain, there are no spy programs or disabled features, and the price is much lower. If you want to buy cheap garbage, it will be cheaper in China, but for anything nice it is MUCH more expensive.

mlalahoi said:
newer high-end mobile phones are ALWAYS cheaper in the US/EU than in china. IN fact, everything that is "name brand" or high-end is more expensive in China. THe idea that China is cheaper than the west is just totally wrong these days, when I go back to the USA I stock up on clothes, electronics, etc. as the quality is certain, there are no spy programs or disabled features, and the price is much lower. If you want to buy cheap garbage, it will be cheaper in China, but for anything nice it is MUCH more expensive.
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That's not necessarily true...
HTC is a Taiwanese company and they export their products to places all over the world. One of them is Hong Kong, and as we all know, there are no taxes, customs, tariffs, or whatever on imported products there. Thus, electronics are generally cheaper in Hong Kong than they are elsewhere. Also, due to the proximity of Hong Kong and Taiwan, shipping is also cheaper than to the Americas for example, thus further reducing the end-user cost (however this may just be a little bit). Therefore, many of the "shui huo" HTC products brought into China from places like Hong Kong actually end up being cheaper (even more if you haggle and perhaps they'll throw in some goodies too!) than they are elsewhere.
Hope that sheds some light upon this issue.
So now now... don't go around making imperatives like "everything" all the time... hehe

This thread is really helpin me out.
Anyone can point me where to get the best price in Hongkong. I'm particularly looking for HTC Touch Pro CDMA.
Thanks before

mrayearth said:
This thread is really helpin me out.
Anyone can point me where to get the best price in Hongkong. I'm particularly looking for HTC Touch Pro CDMA.
Thanks before
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You could try Mong Kok/Wang Jiao Computer Centre; you can get some great deals if you haggle...
Check it out. It's near the Ladie's/Women's Market.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mong_Kok

Phone from icraveit.com FAKE ???

Anyone ordered a phone from icraveit.com - http://www.icraveit.com/i/item/1000...-T4243-Quad-band-Cell-Phone-w--GPS-T4243.html
Is it original from HTC or a chinese one? I could not get any reply from icraveit.com regarding the phone (especially the speed..)?
I am trying to get an Iolite and dont know if this is good.

Hard to tell... The name is not right, but there is no specification, so we cannot see which processor is used on this model.

I think it's fake the name is not right and the Warranty is only 30-Days

Smells like fake indeed....price is soo low....and original version comes with more accesories....like car mount, pouch, screen protector, extra stylus....and in my country with TomTom.....

Frank Caarls said:
Smells like fake indeed....price is soo low....and original version comes with more accesories....like car mount, pouch, screen protector, extra stylus....and in my country with TomTom.....
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It does state it's recertified ( refurbished ). I was thinking the 4243 is US/NA version. Can anyone clarify this?

I got mine from MidnightBox.com, it is the retail version, and the true model. It included all the gadgets. Not sure if the one you are mentioning is a fake since they stated that it is out of stock and no picture.
Hope it helps

Another cheap T4242+ seller I found: cectunlocked.com.
How about this one?

Is the hardware on the US version diferent than European version, or just the radio firmware?

No point in buying fakes nowadays I got my true HTC from MediaMarket for 160€

Samsung Omnia 7 from USA to India?

Hey people,
An uncle is coming down from US to India (my current country) and I plan to buy the Omnia 7.
Should I ask him to buy one for me...but again, will I have to unlock it???
Does it come carrier specific like the iPhone?
Do I have to "Unlock" it?
Or should I just ask him to get the phone and pop in my SIM card from India?
Any help is greatly appreciated.

I'm pretty sure the Omnia 7 isn't sold in the US. They have the Focus instead.
Someone correct me if I'm wrong.

Yes, it's not sold in the US or Canada. But he can order one from ExpanSys (who gets them from Europe).
I picked a few up from Canada before I headed to Saudi Arabia. Work like a charm. Just gotta remember there's tax, warranty, customs, shipping. Not much profit made for reselling them Manuals also came in french, but that's not a big deal if you know how to use these things.

bmazloum said:
Yes, it's not sold in the US or Canada. But he can order one from ExpanSys (who gets them from Europe).
I picked a few up from Canada before I headed to Saudi Arabia. Work like a charm. Just gotta remember there's tax, warranty, customs, shipping. Not much profit made for reselling them Manuals also came in french, but that's not a big deal if you know how to use these things.
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Hey thanx a lot guys for ur replie...its a lil surprising that teh Omnia isnt in the US...
Peew971 said:
I'm pretty sure the Omnia 7 isn't sold in the US. They have the Focus instead.
Someone correct me if I'm wrong.
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Anywyas what about Dubai? The main Proper City???Even on the website, nothing clearly is mentioned...when where etc??
But thanx! And do let me know about Dubai...

Hello...
As Peew971 said: Omnia 7 isn't sold in USA by default, and ExpanSys actually have a very high prices, I got mine from Australia, factory unlocked and shipped to Libya (cost me about 840$ at that time, with Screen Protector + Case + Shipping Insurance), I've checked the website now (becextech.com.au) and it is priced at 699 AUD$ (= 687 US$) without shipping costs.
I hope I've helped you...

ahmadmr said:
Hello...
As Peew971 said: Omnia 7 isn't sold in USA by default, and ExpanSys actually have a very high prices, I got mine from Australia, factory unlocked and shipped to Libya (cost me about 840$ at that time, with Screen Protector + Case + Shipping Insurance), I've checked the website now (becextech.com.au) and it is priced at 699 AUD$ (= 687 US$) without shipping costs.
I hope I've helped you...
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Hey ahmadmr,
Thanx for your reply...I am not very confident of ordering a phone from somewhere else..especially from another country..there is a similar website here in India..I contacted them and they asked me to wait for a couple of days..so lets see, but thanx again..if it is available in the Middle East (Dubai) I can ask a friend to get it too...

t mobile germany is probably your best bet. ive seen a number of posts saying the phone is unlocked & i think its the 16Gb version too.

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t mobile germany is probably your best bet. ive seen a number of posts saying the phone is unlocked & i think its the 16Gb version too.
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Oh ok...Germany..yea...makes sense...Will surely try now...a couple of friends keep going there...