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im in US, im thinking to buy T-Mobile MDA with 29.99 plan. Should i buy it next month or wait for new device coming out than MDA? or other suggestion?
Thanks
Amazon has the phone free after a $50 rebate with a commitment of two years on a $39/mo. or higher plan. They force you into the $29 data plan, but you can cancel it within 14 days without jeoporizing the rebate. If you don't mind losing the $50 rebate, you might be able to change from $39 to $29, and then the phone would cost you only $50. Not sure if the contract locks you into a $39 or higher option.
It bought mine two months ago when it was $89 after the rebate and I feel like I did well. I would've bought a voice plan anyway, probably the same one. A the local T-Mobile shop I would've paid $300 after rebates and still would've been locked into a contract, probably only one year in that case.
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Amazon has the phone free after a $50 rebate with a commitment of two years on a $39/mo. or higher plan. They force you into the $29 data plan, but you can cancel it within 14 days without jeoporizing the rebate. If you don't mind losing the $50 rebate, you might be able to change from $39 to $29, and then the phone would cost you only $50. Not sure if the contract locks you into a $39 or higher option.
It bought mine two months ago when it was $89 after the rebate and I feel like I did well. I would've bought a voice plan anyway, probably the same one. A the local T-Mobile shop I would've paid $300 after rebates and still would've been locked into a contract, probably only one year in that case.
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i will not use voice plan, because im deaf
some people can use bb plan instead of tmobile 29.99plan - http://forum.xda-developers.com/viewtopic.php?t=52059&highlight=plan
ill try bb plan after receive mda
www.letstalk.com has a better deal. After rebates it comes out to a free phone. AND it's only a one year contract. I went with them and have had no problems.
I personaly would not wait for another device. The MDA is relatively new and I wouldn't expect T-Mobile to release something to replace this any time soon.
Aiku1337 said:
www.letstalk.com has a better deal. After rebates it comes out to a free phone. AND it's only a one year contract. I went with them and have had no problems.
I personaly would not wait for another device. The MDA is relatively new and I wouldn't expect T-Mobile to release something to replace this any time soon.
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i found cheapest http://www.garthwireless.com/Mda.html
Get the MDA
I agree. I bought mine with www.letstalk.com
I got it free after rebate. Exceptional customer service. In fact it came a day earlier than promised.
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recently order it... ill get it this monday cant wait!!!
Another difference between letstalk.com and garthwireless.com is that the shipping on letstalk.com is free and requires no additional data plan.
However, garthwireless.com gives you a free bluetooth headset.
Cheers!
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the HTC Hermes is now available in europe and asia, it shouldn't be long that we get it in the old US of A .... The T-Mobile MDA or the MDA Vario to the rest of the world will be replaced by the MDA Vario II (aka the HTC Hermes aka HTC TyTn aka O2 XDA Trion aka Dopod CHT9000 aka Orange SPV M3100) by Sept or October ... from the rumor mill, T-Mobile USA and Cingular will both carry the Hermes as well .... so i would guess by christmas time ..... until now we're still lagging behind mobile technology ... at least it's not 5 years .... just a year or so ... he he he
I finally decided to buy a 8125...wizard.
My only question is where I can order it for the cheapest price any help would be appreciated.
thanks ya all.
Try Amazon.com
They are offering it for free after $50 mail in rebate with a new contract.
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Try Amazon.com
They are offering it for free after $50 mail in rebate with a new contract.
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except that is the T-Mobile MDA, not the Cingular 8125. I know they are the same basic phone, but he did say 8125. unless i'm mistaken, but thats how it was last week when I checked.
I'll have both of mine on eBay shortly. You may be able to get a sweet deal on the one that got dropped into the lake too. It's been running fine since that time in May but there's a few water spots on the screen.
I've got a brand new one arriving to my house today. Drop me a PM if you are interested.
Buy out the phone.
I'm interested in buying just the phone without plan, because I'm in canada.
Hopefully someone can show me a place I can get it at a decent price. thanxs.
Be careful if you are getting the free MDA from Amazon, it forces you to sign up for a contract with the unlimited data plan, and to stay on the plan for 7 months, which will likely bring the price over what you would pay without the deal.
I bought my MDA from http://www.ushopwireless.com/wirele...=tmobile_mda&gclid=CNzb7PqViYcCFQMyHgodPlJfZg. Costs $250 minus $325 in rebates = you make $75. They throw in a free BT headset. Have to stay on the $30 unlimited data plan for 4 months.
They had this deal since at least mid-May (that is when I bought).
I got 8102 on ebay. Brand new and unopenned for 350 dollars (US). that seems to be the going rate. maybe a little more or a little less, but its a good deal when you concider how much they go for retail.
Even though i am eligeable for an upgrade and could have gotten the phone for 300 through cingular, they would have forced me onto the pda data plan for 40 dollars a month. Right now i'm on the normal unlimited data plan for 20 dollars a month. So paying 50 dollars extra will save me lots of money in the long run.
I bought mine from cingular for 327 after taxes then a fifty dollar rebate.
I already had cingular so they gave me customer loyalty discount.
I know most people have their DHD on contract and will therefore be paying a relatively small amount for the phone. Naturally, the majority of contributors here are delighted with the phone.
Now what I am interested to know is whether those that have paid the sim free price of around £500 for the phone think it's worth it - and would those that have it on contract be prepared to pay £500?
I have a fantastic contract currently and am not due an upgrade anytime soon so sim free is the only option for me if I want to grab the DHD.
i had an contract with an hd2 and i liked android verry much, however i wanted to have an android device that was designed to run android. So i decided to sell my HD2 and buy an DHD sim free. and its worth it
I was going to buy the handset but with the contract I have it works out a lot better, and it is a sim free model to which is a bonus. I would still buy this phone for 480 still as I don't regret choosing this at all.
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if you really want it you buy it sim free then when you renew if there is nothing you really want in the new contract you just get the one which you can resell on say ebay for the most
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if you really want it you buy it sim free then when you renew if there is nothing you really want in the new contract you just get the one which you can resell on say ebay for the most
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Or negotiate a cracking discount in the monthly line rental (as I did last time round)
Glad to hear the responses so far, still reluctant to part with such cash though!
Got it Sim Free...and worth every penny..!!! Just love it...Leave these inhibitions goto a Store and feel a DHD, u'll never regret
Work out the pros and cons.
Contract phone, cost per month multiply by contract length.
Sim free phone, cost of handset plus cost of calls and internet over same period.
You will find (most times) contract may be a little more expensive.
Now, at end of contract, you can upgrade to best phone at time and start again.
With Sim free, you can sell phone anytime (after a week if you decide you do not like it) and upgrade to any phone, you also have choice of changing phone company to cheapest or best plan.
Do not go by contract that offers X number of free texts or X number of free minutes phone calls unless you would actually use them, as you will be paying for something you do not need.
I would not buy the Phone without a contract.
I have the phone for free with a 2 year contract. The contract includes internet, call & text and the total I pay for the 2 year contract (if I do not exceed the limits) is only about 50 euro's more than if I would have bought the Phone separately. Get me a 2 year contract for <50 euro including internet, minutes & text and I'll revise this comment
I bought a sim free model as I already have a superb contract with 3uk (750 min, unlimited text, 3000 3~3 mins and wait for it unlimited data with fair use of 2gb of data for £29.50 pm) i wouldn't trade in my 2gb allowance for anything and 3 did suggest i paid my current contract off for a new 18 month one at £35 pm .. £630 over 18 months plus the £295 left on my contract so £295
when asked if they would match the 2gb fair use as its now 1gb as i go over 2gb they advised they wouldn't ..
I had 10 months left so that's £295 plus the cost of the handset unlocked and unbranded from 3 £449 total cost £744 however i retained my 2gb allowance and to be honest when i get bored of the handset i can flog it on eBay..
You have to work out pro and cons
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Anyone know for sure if the latest three UK payg handsets are unlocked and also what the stock situation is like generally?
Will they tell me in store if its unlocked?
T mobile good deals. 69 for phone 600 mins unlimited tx unlimited internet (3 gb). 25 a month . Sim free model next day delivery with e2save online. BARGAIN
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Think 3 still have loads plus they are unlocked and unbranded .. 449
You need to buy at 3 store as not available online
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Think 3 still have loads plus they are unlocked and unbranded .. 449
You need to buy at 3 store as not available online
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If they are definitely unlocked and unbranded I may just cancel my order and go with that!
I've had two (as first one faulty ) 3 wanted to get them out so unlocked, this happened on desire to for first few months the handsets were unlocked then after first batch went they were locked down I'd just check
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I only buy sim-free phones for full price, as i hate being locked by contract. And considering i pay 6.9€ for 1GB data package + the costs for calls (0.12€/min, 0.06€/SMS), it's a perfect option.
For most phones, being on contract in my country usually means paying a lot more than the retail price. For example, the cheapest price for Desire HD right now on contract in my country is 209 euros, and that includes a prety high monthly bill.
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I've had two (as first one faulty ) 3 wanted to get them out so unlocked, this happened on desire to for first few months the handsets were unlocked then after first batch went they were locked down I'd just check
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Mind me asking how long ago you got your second one? Credit to the 3 store I called today, he said the phones are locked to 3 but when quizzed said he assumes they are but they don't have a different sim to try. He did say I could try my sim in it though.
I didn't bother in the end as there was only one in stock - likely this would be a demo model and it meant racing across town to catch it which I didn't have time to do!
Might pay a visit tomorrow ... we'll see.
Some interesting points here folks, thanks for your replies.
I am all for buying sim free as you get a better choice of handset and can ditch it for a new one whenever you like. Personally I prefer to keep hold of a device for a while - it's just a question of finding the right one.
I also prefer the reduced line rental. Currently £5 / month for me inc 600 mins, unlimited txt and 3GB data allowance. I can't complain at that even if I do have to fork out £450 for the phone!
I've just done a deal for one with Phones4u in the UK.
I was told the phones are in stock, are unbranded and unlocked to any carrier.
I got mine for FREE on t-Mobile, with 600 mins + 3000 texts, which turns out to be the unlimited texts booster and I can change that after 30 days to the unlimited internet booster and drop to 500 texts (but I've got a couple of months left on my old contract so my existing O2 sim will be in the DHD for a while until the internet booster is applied).
Oh, and TopCashBack are offering £35.35 cashback on new web deals with phones4u, so I got this too!!!
I've had their eyes out!!! I'm expecting a rather lovely package being delivered on saturday.....
Sounds a decent deal Rob, how much a month and over what contract duration?
Did you have to fight for the deal or was it standard?
12 month contract is best (if you can get one)
I got my Desire HD around three weeks ago from vodafone. 300 mins + unlimited texts + unlimited data (fair use policy). For £40 a month and free handset.
Might seem a high monthly price but it is a 12 month contract, so the total price for handset and contract is £480. Which is about the same as the sim free price for the phone alone. So for me it is a no brainer.
I can also upgrade my handset 3 months before the end of my contract, so as long as nothing fantastic comes out in the next nine months, its cool and even if it does the price will settle by the time my contract is over.
For a added bonus it is unbranded and unlocked. Happy Days!!
If anyone is in the UK looking for contract deals
have a look
http://www.buymobilephones.net/mobile-phones/Samsung/Samsung-Galaxy-Note-II/30,106759,All,tt1,ct1
Anyone know when Three deals will start to hit the third party sites?
Thanks.
Got mine today and what a beauty! I got mine on vodafone through phones 4 u on the red 2gb tariff which is unlimited calls and texts with 2gb of data for £42 a month. I was already with vodafone and still have 6 months left on my old £30 p/m contract for my note1. its going to cost me about £140 to buy out of my original contract :-/. But ....
Phones 4 u gave me £90 towards my buy out and...
Gave me £200 for my original note! I could have got slightly more on ebay but with selling fees it would have been close
Anyway I walked out with a galaxy note 2 and £290 CASH! It seemed amazing as they handed me a wad of cash and a brand new top of the range phone. (Ive had worse days). I have £140 to pay on my old contract but im very pleased overall.
I just thought id share this as an option for anyone waying up how to get there note 2.
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Three are pushing two deals at the moment
Both 24 month contracts
2000 mins, 5000 texts, 5000 3 to 3 minutes and unlimited data with tethering (this is what stole my money from Tmobile)
either,
£36/month with £69 for the handset or
£40/month with free handset
I would have preferred to get something on the new EE tariffs but i'm too impatient lol.
Hey, FYI there's £101 pounds cashback on Three's One Plan contracts at topcashback and quidco!!!
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Hey, FYI there's £101 pounds cashback on Three's One Plan contracts at topcashback and quidco!!!
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Wow awesome thanks.
Will this offer still be available tomorrow? (Well, later today)
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Wow awesome thanks.
Will this offer still be available tomorrow? (Well, later today)
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Should be, Quidco usually have a count down to the last few remaining days of a particular deal. Its a shame Three only have the white one in stock I am waiting for the grey one.
EE announces they will be carrying the Note II
EE say they'll be carrying the Note II, see http://www.pocket-lint.com/news/47806/samsung-galaxy-note-2-lte-ee-uk-4g
No pricing info yet and you'll need to start on Orange or T-Mobile before transferring across. Typically T-Mobile's crappy website has no detail yet.
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We now have a universal thread for availability
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1918269
Vodafone UK for me.
£29.99 up front for the phone.
And a 24 month contract at £40 a month for unlimited minutes and texts with 10gb of data.
I've checked out some of the American/Canadian costs and it seems you get a real s**t deal over there when it comes to mobile phone contracts.
Preordered unbranded S7 Edge Black on Orange Romania's online shop. With Gear VR and an external battery of 2000mAh. All price: 790€ (about 870$) free of new contract.
Think O2 UK have robbed me £49.99 upfront and £49 a month for 5gb of data and unlimited minutes and texts
I'm with AT&T and was forced over to their Next program. Had to pay tax upfront ($77) with $15 upgrade fee added to my next bill. Then the cost of the phone is spread out over 30 monthly payments of $26.50 added to my monthly bill which is 5GB shared data with unlimited calling and text for a base price of $50 and a $25 access fee along with my wife's $40 access fee for her iPhone 6+. So my monthly bill is $50+$26.50+$25+$40 = $141.50.
Compared to what you guys are paying, we are definitely getting screwed in the US.
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Think O2 UK have robbed me £49.99 upfront and £49 a month for 5gb of data and unlimited minutes and texts
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My tariff would be £50 a month but I get 20% off through work. Still, only 5gb for £50 a month isn't great. You could get twice that at Vodafone and pay £20 less up front.
T-Mobile USA $817 outright. I only buy outright so my bill is 190 unlimited everything for 5 lines(it's discounted) after taxes.
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T-Mobile USA $817 outright. I only buy outright so my bill is 190 unlimited everything for 5 lines(it's discounted) after taxes.
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thanks for this. i was looking for the exact cost including the tax! gonna trade in/sell my note 5 to them and buy it outright.
Be careful. Hawaii is one of the lower tax states. We only pay 4.157%.
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My tariff would be £50 a month but I get 20% off through work. Still, only 5gb for £50 a month isn't great. You could get twice that at Vodafone and pay £20 less up front.
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That is the deal I got as well .. plus the Spotify Premium service is thrown in
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That is the deal I got as well .. plus the Spotify Premium service is thrown in
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Didn't say anything about Spotify to me but I get a pair of wireless Jabra headphones worth 149.99 if they come
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Didn't say anything about Spotify to me but I get a pair of wireless Jabra headphones worth 149.99 if they come
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They didn't mention the headphones, I got the Gear VR for free. Have a chat with them, as it is part of the Red 4G package. They did not say anything to me about it, until I was looking online. I had a chat to them via the webchat, and they sent through the links to activate once the phone gets delivered
800€ for phone (3*266€ on samsung site).
25€ for 5go(then reducted speed) / unlimited calling and text. (no engagment)
Will sell my old phone for 350€
So arround 1050€ (1150$/830£) for 2 years (44€(48$/35£) / month)
I bought the phone outright direct through the Samsung website. I use the £15 4GB Giffgaff tarriff. Cost over 24 months is £1000, which is cheaper than any other deal I could find from any other provider. There's a deal through carphone warehouse and o2 which works out as £1016 and you get 5GB data. I kinda thought about going for that one, but I'd also have to go through the hassle of moving my number over as well. I like a simple life.
44:99 per month and 0 upfront for 10GB data with EE. Bought from Mobile Phones Direct.
499CDN for the S7 Edge on Rogers for me. Plus 13% tax. Then $77+tax a month for a 5gb corporate plan.
Had 2 phones to upgrade with sprint. Pre-ordered today, will be around $32 a month for the S7 Edge on a 24mo plan (option to upgrade after 12 months on the new Galaxy Forever through sprint) and the 2nd phone an S7 at around $13 (had a buy 2 get one at 50% off for the S7). Was no up front costs right now but might have to pay taxes on them both once the phones are in, but i'm not sure.
I have went with an upgrade through CPW with EE.
S7 edge.
Unlimited call/texts and 5gb data.
£129.99 upfront and £37.49 a month.done through quidco so get £65 cash back.best deal I could find.
You think you are getting screwed in the us mate in australia it cost me $105 a month for unlt calls and 6gb data 24 months..
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You think you are getting screwed in the us mate in australia it cost me $105 a month for unlt calls and 6gb data 24 months..
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To be fair that works out around £55 a month after conversion, not much more than you'd pay here in the UK. What would you pay up front for the phone?
What do u mean upfront? We pay a month in advance for the plan but other than that $0 upfront for the phone