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Worst Gadget Buy EVER !!!

I have been wanting and waiting on the Xperia for a year now. Ever since they first started talking about it on the web. I pre-ordered the phone through Dynamism and cancelled the order twice with each delay. I heard that many people were ordering from Expansys and decided that since they had them in stock, I would give them a try.
Thursday morning I tried to order the Xperia from them with my Paypal account when there were 7 available units on their website. I had to jump through many hoops because my confirmed address with Paypal is a Post Office Box and Fed Ex will not deliver to a PO Box .. I scanned envelopes as requested by Expansys, showing that I received deliveries at my office address. I kept checking by telephone to see if their order department received the scans. A few hours later they said 'yes they had finally received the scans of my office delivery address, but now the phone was SOLD OUT.' I was told to keep checking the website to see when more units become available .." Expansys issued a refund to Paypal, but Paypal has not yet released it to me because the money I paid with came from my bank and they have to wait until that clear, which it did, but Paypal gave me some lame excuse ... Said I will have the refund within 4 business days.
Late in the day I saw the Expansys website was showing 72 available units. Quickly I called their UK office - My 6th international call in one day, can't wait to get the bill. The UK office was now closed and my call was forwarded to the USA .. I was talking to the USA at international rates
Spoke with someone named **** in the USA office. He said that even though the site says 72 units available, he can't say for sure if there really are any until I place an order. Said I could try and purchase one and see what happens.. So I did.
First I explained "I can't afford to have more money taken from my account if there aren't going to be any available phones." and he assured me that my debit card will NOT be charged if the phones are on back order.
I entered the debit card info, but with the wrong expiration date and the order didn't go through ... their computer retried the card 3 times and that put a lock on my card. I didn't know why it wasn't going through, or that the card was now destroyed, but since I have two bank accounts I used my other debit card.
That card was approved but inventory once again showed NO PHONES AVAILABLE. **** was on the line with me while I was ordering and on the line when the message came back NONE AVAILABLE .. He was still on the line when I logged into my online banking and sure enough, the failed order placed another hold on $800+ It will take 4 days for that hold to be removed. There is nothing I can do, my bank can do or Expansys can do to release the funds..
Last night when my bank saw another attempt to charge from Expansys.com they thought they were doing me a favor and froze that card too. I couldn't buy a cup of coffee at McDonald's this morning with either card and when I called my bank to ask why, they told me what had happened and why both cards were locked.
It didn't matter that my bank locked my second card, because by now there wasn't much money left ..
BUT BEFORE MY ACCOUNTS WERE FROZEN ..
I read here that someone was selling some Xperias on eBay .. person has great feedback etc ... With the last of my money I tried again. He shipped UPS yesterday morning and now .. more than 24 hours later .. my phone is still in customs in London for 'unknown reasons.' I was supposed to be getting it tomorrow ..
SO ... other than THAT Mrs. Lincoln .. How was the play ???

OMG
You're truly a gadget maniac to go through all that for a phone...
I salute thee and hope that you get your money and your Xperia soon enough
Makes me feel guilty that i can just go downtown and get one

Insaneboy said:
OMG
Makes me feel guilty that i can just go downtown and get one
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The USA is always last to get new gadgets !! Good gadgets .. I just gotta wonder .. what will come first .. My phone or "CHANGE." I am looking forward to both.

Amen to that!
theonlynickleft said:
The USA is always last to get new gadgets !! Good gadgets .. I just gotta wonder .. what will come first .. My phone or "CHANGE." I am looking forward to both.
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Man I can't believe what you've dealt with trying to get an X1. After all the frustration and stress you deserve it for free but we all know they're definitely not giving these things away . Wish I would have posted something sooner about Clove's service because they made the wait manageable and handed things very professionally.
Anyhow, props on being so patient and persistent! Let us know when it finally arrives and I certainly hope it is soon. Once you do get it, you won't regret it.....it's an awesome device.

I just checked with UPS again. They still can't tell me where the package is, why it hasn't moved or when I will receive it. I put a stop pay on my Paypal payment. I don't think I want this phone anymore. I am surely not going to pay a high dollar for it .. I will wait until something new comes out. This experience has taken all the fun out of the phone ...

If you imported it from the US to the uk and customs have nabbed it, I'm sorry to say that you'll probably have to pay 17.5% tax, with some random £8 or so fee to boot.
I've had the same when ordering memory from ebay, I had to pay an extra £50 on top of what I'd paid, as well as waiting 3-4 days for customs to get their finger out of their...

SquidgyB said:
If you imported it from the US to the uk and customs have nabbed it, I'm sorry to say that you'll probably have to pay 17.5% tax, with some random £8 or so fee to boot.
I've had the same when ordering memory from ebay, I had to pay an extra £50 on top of what I'd paid, as well as waiting 3-4 days for customs to get their finger out of their...
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It is coming from the UK to the USA .. Hasn't moved for 48 hours. This is my thought. The package is going to my office. A coin shop. the word "coin" is in the name of the business. I forgot to tell the seller to remove that. My bet is on that someone at UPS thought it was full of coins and opened it. Then tossed it aside when they didn't find any. If it had contained coins, I would have received an empty box.
ALSO.. Our insurance company will no longer insure packages that are shipped UPS for this exact same reason.

I dont know, maybe it wasnt meant to be.

theonlynickleft said:
It is coming from the UK to the USA .. Hasn't moved for 48 hours. This is my thought. The package is going to my office. A coin shop. the word "coin" is in the name of the business. I forgot to tell the seller to remove that. My bet is on that someone at UPS thought it was full of coins and opened it. Then tossed it aside when they didn't find any. If it had contained coins, I would have received an empty box.
ALSO.. Our insurance company will no longer insure packages that are shipped UPS for this exact same reason.
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Gutted, I hope it does turn up for you, I'd be mightily miffed (as I was when ordering that memory) if anything got delayed.
I'm waiting for word from Vodafone UK when they get some xperias in stock, I'm exchanging my Touch Pro as I've had a quick go on an xperia one of my colleagues has gotten his hands on and I'm quite impressed by the responsiveness compared to the TP.

1. the title of the thread is wrong.
2. take a deep breath , and relax, THIS JUST ONLY A NEW GADGET !

ChefChaudart said:
1. the title of the thread is wrong.
2. take a deep breath , and relax, THIS JUST ONLY A NEW GADGET !
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+1, from the title I thought you didn't like the phone. Sorry about all your trouble.

True it's just a phone, but that phone cost her her morning coffee and that is nothing to be joked about
to OP: I hope you get the phone soon and that all the trouble is left behind

You basically screwed your self 3 times here trying to get this phone. Chill out and wait till you know for sure. Customs does this **** all the time, they can take anything they want and hold it for as long as they want. Happens to me all the time with shipments from Thailand for my company. You definitely shouldn't have done Paypal, then had them refund it, and then use your debit card (with the same company) the same day for the phone again, that was stupid. You should have just given the money via paypal and been the first to get the phone when it was back in stock. I am sure you have another phone you can use in the meantime.

OK .. my final post on this subject - Got my last payment refunded by the ebay seller. Of course, gotta wait for it to clear before I get access to that money. Have first payment still on hold in Paypal and the second on hold at my bank .. but the GOOD NEWS IS ..
My regular gadget seller has one coming to me overnight - saturday delivery .. He just got his shipment in. I buy most of my gadgets from him and he is totally reliable and honest .. in case anyone is looking .. In fact. Sometimes he has things that he hasn't up on his website yet. Thats how it was with my Blackberry Bold and my HTC Touch Pro .. just tell him Diane sent you .. you won't be disappointed .. EVER !!
His name is Ron and his website is www.networkingrus.com - I should have waited on him. He seems to always get the latest gadgets quick for a USA seller. He was a lagging a little behind the UK -- - but I had asked him weeks ago to let me know when he got the xperia in and at noon he sent me an email saying he had some. YIPPEE <<< I will yell that tomorrow in BOLD if nothing goes wrong ..
Diane

Expansys is a great place to buy from. Just make sure you're buying through your country. Being in the US and buying from expansys UK is a huge hassle. You should have bought through expansys USA. http://www.expansys-usa.com we had 4 arrive today.

ORLANDO,
FL, US 11/01/2008 7:07 A.M. ARRIVAL SCAN
Yippee !!!

Oh man, you really need that phone so bad I'm still waiting it to be released officially in Hungary, though I could buy it already trough UK stores. Nothing's worth so much trouble with customs and foreign online stores
BTW Expansys sells the X1 at a very expensive price, I wouldn't recommend to buy it from them.
I hope the X1 will please you

theonlynickleft said:
ORLANDO,
FL, US 11/01/2008 7:07 A.M. ARRIVAL SCAN
Yippee !!!
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Glad to hear!
I've had a text from Vodafone confirming that I'll get mine on monday
I'm looking forward to the xperia, from what I've seen of a mate's phone, it's more responsive and is much better for playing and recording videos than my Touch Pro. I'll miss the keyboard on my TP though...

Rogers/AT&T version

just went live at google.com/phone

Sheesh, you got that site watcher app set to check every 5 minutes or what?
I was just about to post this, but you beat me to it.
I wonder if that sweeeeet price scheme that AT&T is doing for the iPad will be available for N1?!

FOR SALE TMOBILE N1!
I need to get this thing! lol

dahui9 said:
FOR SALE TMOBILE N1!
I need to get this thing! lol
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I would not pay 520$ for a used N1 when I can geet a brand new for 580$

melterx12 said:
I would not pay 520$ for a used N1 when I can geet a brand new for 580$
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^^^^ Agreed. $400 plus shipping is the MOST I would pay for it IF it was in mint condition with not a single scratch on it i.e would pass for new with original box and accessories. Anything more than that would be highway robbery.

insomnia said:
^^^^ Agreed. $400 plus shipping is the MOST I would pay for it IF it was in mint condition with not a single scratch on it i.e would pass for new with original box and accessories. Anything more than that would be highway robbery.
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The most you would pay for a mint-would pass for new phone is $400?
lol
You must have been one of the people who are trying the ETF trick with google!
I kid, I kid.

I'm willing to let mine go for 400! No scratches on the screen, a few nicks on the case though. Never had the dust under the screen problem. I could even be talked down lower if persuaded, I just really want 3G!

see I don't care to much if I have 3g but I want it, and I could still get $500 with shipping on ebay. eh what eva
-Charlie

I bought my phone from Google back in January and there is dust under the screen. I am pretty sure I can get the phone exchanged under warranty. But my question is, will HTC Canada let me exchange it for the one with the 850 band?

NexusDro said:
I bought my phone from Google back in January and there is dust under the screen. I am pretty sure I can get the phone exchanged under warranty. But my question is, will HTC Canada let me exchange it for the one with the 850 band?
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Warranty it and then sell it...
Brand New Google Nexus One SIM Unlocked (not tied to any carrier).
Seems obvious, yeah...but you have no idea how many people don't know that they all come this way. People want convenience.
You can even put in the description...
"if you want, I can unlock the bootloader and root the device prior to shipping"
I sold a friend's G1 on ebay "unlocked and rooted" for almost 600 dollars.

That's a good idea. Well it's not like I am trying to scam Google. There are really 4 specks of dust under the screen and I am pretty sure there are more coming. It will just be more convenient if they just send me a replacement with the 850 band. Is there a support number in Canada that I can call? I actually bought the phone in Hong Kong during my visit there in January. I can get HTC ship it to Canada now since it's officially sold in Canada, right?

If anyone is feeling a little desperate, I will buy your T-Mobile version right now for $300 shipped. I know it's low but the upside is that you'll get the money asap and have a AT&T Nexus One in hand by the end of this week if you're quick about it.

NexusDro said:
That's a good idea. Well it's not like I am trying to scam Google. There are really 4 specks of dust under the screen and I am pretty sure there are more coming. It will just be more convenient if they just send me a replacement with the 850 band. Is there a support number in Canada that I can call? I actually bought the phone in Hong Kong during my visit there in January. I can get HTC ship it to Canada now since it's officially sold in Canada, right?
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I don't think it's being shipped from Canada. I'm pretty sure it's being shipped in from the states, otherwise they wouldn't use DHL International shipping.

Just ordered mine! Looks like the wife gets my old ancient N1 tomorrow.

Well my Tilt 2 will go on ebay to make up for the 529 + Tax that I just shelled out to get the ATT 3G version that went live today.
Can't wait to play around with it when it gets here.
PS: overnight shipping is thrown in for free from the google site.

rotohammer said:
Just ordered mine! Looks like the wife gets my old ancient N1 tomorrow.
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Mine on da way.... n I'm shipping this 1 day old one back..... LOL 45 restocking fee but fudge it .... its worth it for some 3g speeds!!!!

They shipped yours already?! Dang. I'll have to wait until Thurs!

deprecate said:
Warranty it and then sell it...
Brand New Google Nexus One SIM Unlocked (not tied to any carrier).
Seems obvious, yeah...but you have no idea how many people don't know that they all come this way. People want convenience.
You can even put in the description...
"if you want, I can unlock the bootloader and root the device prior to shipping"
I sold a friend's G1 on ebay "unlocked and rooted" for almost 600 dollars.
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So instead of repairing it, I can ask for an exchange even though it's been almost 2 months since I got the phone?

Counting Down 14 days~

Hey guys, I am still waiting for my DHD to be shipped from Expansys... Although I know its more expensive than other places... I wonder are all of the websites distributing these DHD on the 11th October or some maybe earlier? Please speed up time SOMEONE!!! Waiting is a torture~

Why order from Expansys, Play.com and Amazon have it cheaper both for the 11th release date. Nobody really knows when they will be dispatched, usually just before release date.

mupet0000 said:
Why order from Expansys, Play.com and Amazon have it cheaper both for the 11th release date. Nobody really knows when they will be dispatched, usually just before release date.
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Not everyone is from UK...
Play doesn't sell electronics overseas and from Amazon.co.uk, the price with the postage stays almost the same price from Expansys.
Also in Expansys it's a lot easier to take the VAT off the price...

onesolo said:
Not everyone is from UK...
Play doesn't sell electronics overseas and from Amazon.co.uk, the price with the postage stays almost the same price from Expansys.
Also in Expansys it's a lot easier to take the VAT off the price...
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Yea, that's the reason why I got it from Expansys... Damn, I hope HTC will release the goodies earlier... I wonder if it's tomorrow how would the community react to this??

try clove, its will be available from oc6, 399p (w/o tax)

I am truly exited about getting this phone. I got my Hero last August and it's never been out of my hand. I'm due an Upgrade next month so hopefully Orange will have released it by then. They always seem to be slower than the rest on release date. I really hope the phone is all that it should be. Hopefully HTC will send some out for review purposes this week to tide us over until release date.
Sent from my HTC Hero

Yeah man I hope for some reviews too, all this waiting with nothing new to see is painful!

mine is coming 9th of october..
Ordered it at a local shop here in the Netherlands for 520 Euro
I can't wait

Dammit you guys, just looking at this thread has got me thinking of the final countdown song lol I can't get it out my head now!!!
Still though, can't wait to get this phone in my hand!

I have order my from handtec.co.uk
Sent from my Milestone XT720 using XDA App

Mine's been preordered as well, from superetrader. Sent them an email asking about when they are expecting stock to arrive, no response as of now. Hmmm..

LOL Damn... Now the "Final Countdown" song is contagious and its playing in my mind non-stop... and is it true that 6th of Oct is available? Damn... I wonder if I can cancel my preorder?? What if I cancelled and later they tell me its gona delay? Then I will be done... Haha... So lets just wait...
REMINDER: Counting down 13 days~

I'm in the UK not sure which website is most reliable for guarantee delievery as advertised. The last thing I want to do is but a pre-order thru, get charged and delivery is not completed as advertised!
The only reason wanting to do this so that I can get it as soon as it is launched rather then wait for updgrade with t-mobile which is on the 18th Oct. Any suggestions and also do websites charge on dispatch or charge as soon as you pre-order?

riz157 said:
I'm in the UK not sure which website is most reliable for guarantee delievery as advertised. The last thing I want to do is but a pre-order thru, get charged and delivery is not completed as advertised!
The only reason wanting to do this so that I can get it as soon as it is launched rather then wait for updgrade with t-mobile which is on the 18th Oct. Any suggestions and also do websites charge on dispatch or charge as soon as you pre-order?
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I figured the biggest name will get stock so I pre-ordered my Desire-Z through Amazon.

You all bros and sis across the pond are lucky, at least you all have something to look forward to. Across the pond here in north america don't even get the chance to hold this babe ... feeling really down since the news DHD is only available across the pond

hpacura said:
You all bros and sis across the pond are lucky, at least you all have something to look forward to. Across the pond here in north america don't even get the chance to hold this babe ... feeling really down since the news DHD is only available across the pond
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Bro, pond is only in a small area where you can still actually walk "around" it to get to the other side... U mean the sea? Haha... anyways u guys had Evo4G which across the other side of the sea, us, do not even have the chance to own... Well, eventually you guys will also have it...

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Bro, pond is only in a small area where you can still actually walk "around" it to get to the other side... U mean the sea? Haha... anyways u guys had Evo4G which across the other side of the sea, us, do not even have the chance to own... Well, eventually you guys will also have it...
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unfortunately, the EVO 4G is using CDMA network

LittleMerc said:
Bro, pond is only in a small area where you can still actually walk "around" it to get to the other side... U mean the sea? Haha...
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Wow, way to completely mis-comprehend the other guys post...

jords12 said:
Wow, way to completely mis-comprehend the other guys post...
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LOL bro, do not read too deep into what I have said as those are just casual remarks... Nothing more... GUYZ~ 12 MORE DAYS TO GO!!!

hi all,
ordered my dhd also. with vodafone dutch call/sms/web 200min/400sms and 3,6mbps 1GB bundle. 67 euros costs once. 25 euros each month.
shop tells me the phone comes 6-18 oct.

[Q] anyone buy their galaxy note from bestnydepot.com?

really wanting to purchase a Note stateside, and i refuse to wait for at&t to get their act together on that front... i was wondering if anyone has purchased said item (or any item for that matter) from bestnydepot.com , just wary about getting scammed out of my hard earned cash... can anyone tell me if this is a reputable business?

shtngro said:
really wanting to purchase a Note stateside, and i refuse to wait for at&t to get their act together on that front... i was wondering if anyone has purchased said item (or any item for that matter) from bestnydepot.com , just wary about getting scammed out of my hard earned cash... can anyone tell me if this is a reputable business?
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For 755usd I can buy it for you and send it with fast/insured EMS/Datapost shipping. So you can rest assured you will get your brand new Note.
I would trust me far more, than most scammers/scam websites out there..

koniakki said:
For 755usd I can buy it for you and send it with fast/insured EMS/Datapost shipping. So you can rest assured you will get your brand new Note.
I would trust me far more, than most scammers/scam websites out there..
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No offense but what makes you more trustworthy?

shtngro said:
really wanting to purchase a Note stateside, and i refuse to wait for at&t to get their act together on that front... i was wondering if anyone has purchased said item (or any item for that matter) from bestnydepot.com , just wary about getting scammed out of my hard earned cash... can anyone tell me if this is a reputable business?
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Just order it from L2D2 http://www.l2d2online.com/samsung-galaxy-note-black.html
I would be very very very very careful dealing with bestnydepot, I wouldn't trust them with my CC.

I called bestnydepot after wondering the exact same thing. I talked to the representative on the phone, and he stated that the price is accurate, but that they just happened to run out of stock earlier that day and would not have more coming in for another 2-3 weeks. Riiiight.
Needless to say, I ordered from L2D2 half an hour later. The price is still fantastic and I gain the peace of mind knowing that I'm dealing with a much more reputable company.

Looks like Amazon is shipping it as well http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0061YRDX6/

Guys, please share your shopping experience of L2D2.

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Guys, please share your shopping experience of L2D2.
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So far so good. I have not got my unit yet but I ordered it on Friday afternoon thinking it would not ship until Monday but later that day received a tracking number showing Tuesday. So from a processing time perspective I give them excellent service. I will let you know how it goes when the product arrives.

Wait, you ordered it Friday afternoon? I'm assuming before 1 PM EST, right? I'm asking because I ordered it on Friday as well, but at around 5 PM EST.
Also, I'm incredibly glad to hear that you got a tracking number. I was worried that they would try to pull the whole 'take your money now and ship the phone when we get it in stock' deal.

Yep, ordered it at 2:30 and got the tracking number slightly before 6. As long as its a Note in the box and not a brick, I will be happy.

Arrggh, if only I had known of L2D2 earlier that afternoon. Oh well, I decided to pay $15 for UPS 2 Day shipping, so it should be in my hands by Wednesday.
I'm sorry, did I say 'should'? I meant to say it'd BETTER. I'M FOAMING AT THE MOUTH HERE ARGGHH. After all, I didn't pay extra for tardiness.

Thanks guys Keep updated!

I ordered late Friday night. Order still "processing"
edit: clarification - from L2D2

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No offense but what makes you more trustworthy?
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Me.
10char.

I really don't know why I didn't create an account before making the order with L2D2. Now I'm going crazy wondering about my order status. PickleHead, since we're in the same boat, can you keep us posted in regards to yours?

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I really don't know why I didn't create an account before making the order with L2D2. Now I'm going crazy wondering about my order status. PickleHead, since we're in the same boat, can you keep us posted in regards to yours?
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I gave L2D2 a call and they said any order made over the weekend has stock and they're shipping mine out today. If you call them, they can look it up by name and maybe even make you an account so you can check it yourself.

Thanks for the advice. I called them up just now and they told me it would be shipped out later this evening. If you chose UPS, the pick up time is usually around 5:30-6 PM EST.

Mecha2142 said:
Thanks for the advice. I called them up just now and they told me it would be shipped out later this evening. If you chose UPS, the pick up time is usually around 5:30-6 PM EST.
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I went with priority, USPS has locked package boxes here!

Ah, that's good to hear; in our minds, nothing is quite as important right now as getting that phone in our hands . It looks like our shipments are going to be racing each other! Since I paid for two day air shipping, though, I'm fully expecting to have the phone on Wednesday, regardless of when it's getting picked up.

Mecha2142 said:
Ah, that's good to hear; in our minds, nothing is quite as important right now as getting that phone in our hands . It looks like our shipments are going to be racing each other! Since I paid for two day air shipping, though, I'm fully expecting to have the phone on Wednesday, regardless of when it's getting picked up.
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USPS says priority should get here on wednesday, thursday if the pickup time it later... the race is on!!!

Just got mine..

And I have to say.. I LOVE THIS DEVICE. Ok carry on

I agree

I'm just waiting for mine now. I currently have an LG G3 but am really looking forward to using this phone.

Bought from US student store at 10% off, doesn't ship till nov. 3rd so excited though.

slyr114 said:
Bought from US student store at 10% off, doesn't ship till nov. 3rd so excited though.
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Can get another 10% with discover

I'm waiting mine also. I think, i will have it wednesday...

Missed the delivery guy on Saturday, should arrive tomorrow. My first Sony device so kinda excited to see what it's like ?

I'm really loving it so far. It's refreshing to have a powerful "mini" device. The software isn't all that bad either. Now if we could just somehow get root without unlocking the bootloader.

graffixnyc said:
I'm really loving it so far. It's refreshing to have a powerful "mini" device. The software isn't all that bad either. Now if we could just somehow get root without unlocking the bootloader.
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I wish you (and us) success :good:
Enjoy your new toy
Cheers
Rhonin

Just gone mine today. Was ordered from the ebay seller never-msrp. (model D5833). Purchased in USA for $515, brought to India by my friend. Got it today. Now I have to shop for a good case and screen protectors for front and back.