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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?
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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!
johncmolyneux said:
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...
johncmolyneux said:
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.
In just about two days the WP7 is coming out. Who all is planning on getting one Monday?
Maybe just to get some free Katy Perry tickets (im currently in nyc but dont live here).
Anyways it would be nice to get it ASAP since my current wm 6.5 is falling apart. The FB app stop working and now the AP too.
Also everyday it gets more slugish and bugy etc. I'm tired of it.
I think the Focus will have a very nice display, but not sure about the plastic exterior. I'll be getting a Venue Pro, but that's also because I'm with T-Mobile. So my only choices are HD7 and VP. HTC has been cutting too many corners this time, so they will not be getting my money until higher quality phones start getting produced by them again.
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I think the Focus will have a very nice display, but not sure about the plastic exterior. I'll be getting a Venue Pro, but that's also because I'm with T-Mobile. So my only choices are HD7 and VP. HTC has been cutting too many corners this time, so they will not be getting my money until higher quality phones start getting produced by them again.
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i'm on t mobile too but since i'm 90% of the time have wifi so i'm probably going to wait and get the focus if it can be unlocked or the venue pro
Getting the phone yet bummed my 32GB Mico SD has been delayed shipping from an Amazon supplier. Wanted to load the phone right off the bat with maximum memory too.
EDITED: Decied to cancel the Class 2 32GB and get the Class 6 16GB
Ill have one Monday or possibly Sunday since that's when the AT&T stores actually get the phones. The guy at the store said he would call me Sunday when the phones arrive but I have my doubts.
I'm leaving sprint and HTC evo to try one out.
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Ill have one Monday or possibly Sunday since that's when the AT&T stores actually get the phones. The guy at the store said he would call me Sunday when the phones arrive but I have my doubts.
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Strange they would get them on Sunday. Didn't know there were companies that did deliveries on Sunday. I went to the local Best Buy mobile yesterday and they already had the Surround. He hadn't even heard of the Focus.
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Strange they would get them on Sunday. Didn't know there were companies that did deliveries on Sunday. I went to the local Best Buy mobile yesterday and they already had the Surround. He hadn't even heard of the Focus.
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I'll chime in on that - I plan on being there first thing Monday, but I will call tomorrow to see if they'll sell early. I've been calling since Thursday since that's when the Captivate was being sold early, but they've been pretty adamant about not selling these early. When I did call, they mentioned I could pick it up on Sunday, but when I went into the store today, both the regional manager and store manager said I'd have to wait. I'll just call tomorrow and see who's working
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I'll chime in on that - I plan on being there first thing Monday, but I will call tomorrow to see if they'll sell early. I've been calling since Thursday since that's when the Captivate was being sold early, but they've been pretty adamant about not selling these early. When I did call, they mentioned I could pick it up on Sunday, but when I went into the store today, both the regional manager and store manager said I'd have to wait. I'll just call tomorrow and see who's working
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I called one of the stores today and they had the Focus but wouldn't sell. Dropped by Best Buy and they showed me the Surrounds, but they didn't even know when they would get the Focus. Sucks because I think I could have one if they had them. I'll try to get one from a retail AT&T tomorrow. If not, I'm going to be late for work Monday
Does anyone know what GPS chip is getting put in this phone. If it is the same one that they put in their Galaxy S phones I'm going to have to pass. I have a Captivate and the GPS is worthless.
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Does anyone know what GPS chip is getting put in this phone. If it is the same one that they put in their Galaxy S phones I'm going to have to pass. I have a Captivate and the GPS is worthless.
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I've seen a lot of people concerned about that as well. All the reviews I've seen said it's much better than the Galaxy phones. So I assume its a different chipset or better drivers.
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I've seen a lot of people concerned about that as well. All the reviews I've seen said it's much better than the Galaxy phones. So I assume its a different chipset or better drivers.
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I believe it's different also since this hardware is completely different that the SGS phones. Also, Bill Gates is using it, so I'd assume it'd work or he'd be on a different phone
Just got mine...
Just home from the AT&T store.
Got a $100 "loyalty" discount, a 20% percent discount on the 32 gig memory card, (final price of $110) and 2 usb cords. Total cost out the door is $248.
The salespeople in the store knew nothing about the phone. They were asking me questions about it.
I was the first person to ask for one today.
kbanes
^^ So, they didn't wait for the 8th? How long have you been with AT&T? Let us know how you find it.
I think ill wait for the Quantum. My XDA At&t brothers look at us all gather around anticipating these devices lol.
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^^ So, they didn't wait for the 8th? How long have you been with AT&T? Let us know how you find it.
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I'm guessing he got lucky - I called 3 stores today, and none would give it out today. This includes the primary AT&T store in Houston.
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I'm guessing he got lucky - I called 3 stores today, and none would give it out today. This includes the primary AT&T store in Houston.
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Yep, I was even given a time tomorrow that they'll be allowed to give them out - 3 p.m. Not sure if I buy that, but he did say I was the only person who even asked
They didn't act like it was any big deal. I asked for one, and he just went into the back of the store and got it.
I had gone in last Wednesday to ask if they had the approved microsd card, and they said that they didn't have anything in the store yet, but that I could come in on Sunday and pick up the phone.
I'm having trouble with Zune. I can't get Zune to see the phone when I plug it into the computer. I don't know if it is because I already have a Zune 80 assigned to the computer or not.
Other than that, it is pretty snazzy.
I've been with AT&T for several years. 10 maybe? They weren't AT&T at the time...
Hey Kbanes,
What type of micro SDHC card did ATT sell you?
Have you been like me and had the Dell mobile sales web page open all day checking the Dell Venue Pro page? Any other fun stories on how you spent your day waiting for the DVP?
yep since, 4:30 this morning. Also here and expansys-usa. All say the same thing. Wait lol. I think i am going to just disconnect and Friday read how everyone got theres. Then watch they will be on back order lol. Damned if i do and damned if i dont lol. Damn cell phones
This paid off for one guy on these forums lol
wmpoweruser.com/16-gb-dell-venue-pro-briefly-shows-up-ready-to-order-gets-bought/
Poll needs an "I've had mine since the 8th" option for spoiled people like me
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Poll needs an "I've had mine since the 8th" option for spoiled people like me
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Exactly, spoiled people like you dont count unless you have been feeling our pain today
yes
god when does this fone come out i need it!!
I swear this phone should be flawless about time it gets into our hands, the wait has been enough
Yea,
I don't think it will be flawless though.
I am going into a T-Mobile store today to look at the G2. Also to find out about a year contract instead of a 2yr contract. I had a year contract that expired a couple of months ago and can't see myself having the same phone for 2yrs.
Online and on the phone they are not offering it, but I heard from a couple of places that they may be offering it in-store.
I am just not sure about the DVP.
I myself have been looking at the webpage daily and sometimes hourly.
Anyways, I am sold on the DVP, I know it is going to be my next phone & I am ready to put down the $200 for the 2-year contract. I played with the HD7 & Windows Phone 7 is definitely a great OS, its smooth, beautiful, and functional (which the previous Windows Mobile wasn't). All Windows Phone 7 can do is just get better & better, hearing about a January update which might add a few nice features, it just makes me want it even more.
the phone is expected in April for the Uk accroding to the carphone warhouse
http://www.carphonewarehouse.com/mobiles/coming-soon
not again...
Man I wish someone from Samsung would clear this up once and for all
I've heard first week of May a lot, and Three have it under May on their website. Perhaps Carphone Warehouse got it exclusively for a week or two, and it's coming at the end of April for them? Not sure. I think I'll get it with Three though.
(Off topic: I've never been with Three before, but they're the only ones without a 500MB data cap so I feel like I should go with them... Anyone with them and know if they're alright?)
Ok coverage - Wiltshire
**** customer service
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Ok coverage - Wiltshire
**** customer service
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Thanks! I've never had to use customer services with T-Mobile before, so hopefully I won't with Three. Maybe I can do it in my local Three shop if ever I need to.
As to the coverage, I suppose I get a while to test it out anyway, and if it's terrible I can cancel the contract? Will have to see. Thanks again!
Oh and sorry to go off-topic!
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(Off topic: I've never been with Three before, but they're the only ones without a 500MB data cap so I feel like I should go with them... Anyone with them and know if they're alright?)
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My Daughter uses 3 with her SGS and can't fault the service.
She uses the Data quite extensively and is a heavy phone/text user as well.
I know her Data contract says 'unlimited'.
Beards said:
My Daughter uses 3 with her SGS and can't fault the service.
She uses the Data quite extensively and is a heavy phone/text user as well.
I know her Data contract says 'unlimited'.
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Excellent, I hit the thanks button! Thanks again!
Oh and as to the CPW website, it has a little notice on the SGSII page saying "expected release date subject to change without notice" or something along those lines, I forgot to mention it. But on another thread, some guy said that people in the CPW store told him that it's coming first week of April, which is very impressive if it's true!
it really depends on where you are.. i'm in bristol and the reception is poor compare to my friends on vodafone or o2. i can't even get a signal in my room..-.- anyway will be going with CPW next time cuz i dun want to have a carrier-locked phone.
i used to be on 3 but when to work got no signal so switched to orange i think there better and also on phones 4 u there expecting april release
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Thanks! I've never had to use customer services with T-Mobile before, so hopefully I won't with Three. Maybe I can do it in my local Three shop if ever I need to.
As to the coverage, I suppose I get a while to test it out anyway, and if it's terrible I can cancel the contract? Will have to see. Thanks again!
Oh and sorry to go off-topic!
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No problem with going 'Off-Topic', it happens all the time but we usually manage to reel the comments back in again....
Just to give further info on what I said before (as there have been a few comments that the 3 service has a low reception rate), I know when my Daughter phones me from the Yorks/Derbys/Notts areas I have no issues in speaking with her.
I have now asked her to confirm what her reception is like with others in both Data & Voice/Text and she reiterates she has absolutely no issues with the 3 service again using her SGS.
....and we are back On Topic.
Many thanks for the Thank-You vote, it all gets converted to a worthy cause.
We've been told to expect stock the first week of May at a £40 monthly fee for the phone to be free.
I really wish companies would stop doing this.
They make an announcement, release the specs, but fail to give a release date!
This is one thing Apple have nailed, other companies should really learn from them.
I'm holding out to buy one, but with phones like the Atrix and the 2G coming soon, I don't know whether I can wait without a solid release date.
I was with 3. Had to go to the ombudsman to get out of the contract. I kept losing signal.
As someone has already posted. This is a very good deal
Vodafone, free phone. £35.00 per month. And a free gift.
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I was with 3. Had to go to the ombudsman to get out of the contract. I kept losing signal.
As someone has already posted. This is a very good deal
Vodafone, free phone. £35.00 per month. And a free gift.
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do you mind telling how you managed get out of your contract? cuz i'm having the same problem and would love to move to other carriers as soon as possible.
ps. sorry for going off-topic again!
i put in a complaint to these guys. Here
first i had to complain to three, which i did. but there network was the problem.
then the guys at that link looked into it and told three to drop the contract.
Very strange but these guys claim that they have S2 available. I wonder if they really have it. They are somehow associated with CPW but its not available on CPW website
[www orangemobileshop.co.uk/samsung-galaxy-s2-orange.aspx[/url]
Mobiles.co.uk is part of The Carphone Warehouse,
they are taking pre orders.
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i put in a complaint to these guys. Here
first i had to complain to three, which i did. but there network was the problem.
then the guys at that link looked into it and told three to drop the contract.
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thanks for the link mate. will try to contact them if i have no luck with the customer service at 3... did you need to pay anything for terminating the contract early?
nothing. i even got to keep the phone.
I've been asking around EE stores since the 2nd (when Nokia said it would be available) but it just seems EE and Phones4U have pretty much no definite date when it is coming! Just me?
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I've been asking around EE stores since the 2nd (when Nokia said it would be available) but it just seems EE and Phones4U have pretty much no definite date when it is coming! Just me?
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Not many people at all if anyone does. EE are pushing nokia for changes or branding and this is holding the phones up.
Nope - seriously thinking about it as I really like the new offering... but if its EE only for 6 months they will loose me to Nexus4 BIG MISTAKE NOKIA! I have my own SIM and want to buy.... absolutely no way I'll be signing a £40+ a month contract with EE!
Got one today from one of the Phones4u/Curry's concession stores on the north circular in London for £459
simfree but locked to EE/Orange/Tmobile, tried in store with Three and O2 sim cards but none worked "your device works only certain carriers, contact customer services" or something along those lines.
Mine arrived this morning. Heavier than I expected, but a piece of class. Just in the process of getting all my XBL games installed...
Poor old HD7 is sat on a shelf, watching with a tear in his soon-to-be-sold lens...
Had mine on order from EE for a week, told it would be posted out on the 9th, now early next week :s
I just picked up a sim free model today from phones4u, and was quite pissed
To find its locked to ee when I got home. I'm on 3 and have no intention of changing network so sadly its going back tomorrow .
Update: well I called phones4u customer service this morning and they were really apologetic and offered an instant refund, they even rang the local store for me and told them I was coming to return the phone. A guy in the store checked a few other 920's with the stock checker thing, they registered as unlocked, but when I tried my 3 sim in them they wouldn't accept it. I doubt I'll get 920now as by the time the EE exclusivity expires, there'll be better phones out.
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I won't be getting a 920 because of EE, i'm with t-mobile currently but don't want to stay with them as signal strength in my area is not great, used to be on o2 and would be perfect around here, looking to switch back to o2/vodaphone, and sadly theres no 920, and since it seems to be sim locked then definatly no chance of me getting one.
Also dislike t-mobiles policy of charging to hear voicemail. Haven't checked if EE are the same but since i'm on the EE network now and coverage hasn't got better i'm not sold.
The staff in my local Phones4U were aware that the 920 was locked to EE (T-Mobile and Orange), so I think it's a store education issue that you experienced.
Yep - Nokia is dropping a real bollock here.... I'd like the phone, but not with EE!
As been said, by the time they release it fully better stuff will be about.... crazy.
Just ordered my 920 through Dialaphone for £28 a month, should be here Wednesday to replace my old Omnia 7
I lied! I had no intention of getting the 920 but I phoned to cancel with t-mobile and they did a silly low price contract with a fee for the phone, essentially its costing less than £450 for 2 yr contract with phone, felt it rude to turn it down. I am still annoyed about the voicemail thing mind, but since o2 was going to cost around £100 more the 2 years with the 820 I figured I can live with it! (that was with staff discount as well!)
I haven't got it yet, but one of my friends recieved the black 920, haven't seen it yet but he said he couldn't get over how impressive the screen is.
I take it theres no way to simunlock these devices yet?