Still waiting to get my blue s3. I gave the shop a call and they said that deliveries have bagun but since almost all pre orders have been blue ones it takes time. I have read aimilar stories from forums so could it be that samsung draw the blue one to sell more white ones too in the beginning?
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Why?
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Still waiting to get my blue s3. I gave the shop a call and they said that deliveries have bagun but since almost all pre orders have been blue ones it takes time. I have read aimilar stories from forums so could it be that samsung draw the blue one to sell more white ones too in the beginning?
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well, do keep in mind that, there is a strong possibility that most pre-orders for white has been processed since the phone was originally launched...with substantially more pre-orders for blue that has yet to be processed? New Zealand was one of the first countries to receive the SGS3 and it has only been about 2 days since the blue units started to be surface on the market...furthermore, the price difference between white and blue would be minimum so Samsung wouldnt intentionally shoot itself on the left foot by releasing just one of the colours when both colours have been heavily marketed and promoted...
Companys do still regularly do a Buzz Lightyear with stock but it does seem a stretch to think they'd do this.
A Buzz Lightyear?
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A Buzz Lightyear: Deliberate stock shortages.
When Toy Story was released they deliberately didn't have enough stock to create shortages and create queues of people seen on the news.
I have been offered a blue one ready for shipment here in Denmark so it is definitely being shipped. But people are waiting in line.
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Guy at work got a blue one, and it is BUTT UGLY
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Guy at work got a blue one, and it is BUTT UGLY
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Am I missing something?
For the past week I've been watching the auction of Wildfires on eBay UK and have noticed that the white versions of the Wildfire command a significant premium to other versions.
I can understand this, per se, but what I don't get is that the prices paid regularly exceed the price I'd pay at Phones4u to walk out the door with one (£139.99).
I must be missing something here. Anyone care to enlighten me?
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It's the same thing here. White commands a premium and are listed as "Limited Edition Wildfire" on eBay.
The only reason I guess is that the buyer / bidder is not aware of the availability of the White Wildfire in retail stores or, is unaware of the price of one, and, got "conned".
I had the option to pick white when I was purchasing my Wildfire,but chose black cos i know it'll get all yellowish and dirty...but its still sad that some people don't do research before buying something.
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I had the option to pick white when I was purchasing my Wildfire,but chose black cos i know it'll get all yellowish and dirty...but its still sad that some people don't do research before buying something.
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But you got to admit the white one looks real pretty on first glance
I didn't get to choose white when i was buying it though, only red or black..
Well I put my money where my mouth is and bought a white Wildfire today from Phones4u here in London.
It cost me £139.95 all-in (no 'con'-tract and no 'over-' insurance).
So now I have both a red one and a white one.
I planned on selling the red one to part finance the purchase of the white one but now I'm not sure what to do. The white one came with Froyo installed while it said Eclair on the box. I've read that Unrevoked currently doesn't work on the Froyo Wildfires (something to do with a different bootloader cf. Eclair). Soes now I has to wait until the Unrevoked developers can hack up a solution.
No rooted white Wildfire for me just yet, it seems. It looks like I'll be hanging on to my rooted red one for a while longer. Anyways, I've still got a Galaxy S and a Nexus S to sell which will more than cover any resale depreciation on my Wildfires.
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white wildfire for the win!
Multiple sources now starting to confirm this news...
Would this affect your decision to get an S3? Some are already taking about passing on it completely unless the blue is available ASAP!
[UPDATE] Samsung Benelux PR Manager confirms delay of Pebble Blue to the Dutch market, reported by tweakers.net. Several other markets now reporting delays in Pebble Blue, at present UK still looks to be receiving stock of the Pebble Blue. Apparently problems in production of the rear-casing as speculated - tweakers.net say Samsung have destroyed 600,000 of the rear-cases and made changes to production!
Its probably due to demand from what are considered premium markets, namely Europe. Its also possible Samsung underestimated the popularity of the blue unit.
Quite why people would not buy one just because of a slight delay i don't know, nothing else is coming out by the end of June. Its just posturing, they will still buy one of the want one.
here in middle east so far only whites are available no blue..
it also might be because they've detected some flaw with the blue ones, and if that's the case samsung is doing the right thing with pulling those back. I'd rather wait a few weeks than have another One X experience, though I've pre-ordered the white one.
How about global shortage of food? More important imho
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What a ridiculous comment in the article - " the near-universally disliked Marble White version"! Where is there any evidence for that at all? Sure, maybe more people prefer the blue but I have seen virtually no comments that the white is a bad colour and a lot of people on XDA have chosen the white over the blue - not just me .
I have heard rumours about this too. An employee in a local store said to my friend that they might not have the blue color available in 29th May. I ordered the white one.
haiz same here
malaysia gonna selling s3 soon, and local telco start pre-order it
and just got white colour for the option =_=
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What a ridiculous comment in the article - " the near-universally disliked Marble White version"! Where is there any evidence for that at all? Sure, maybe more people prefer the blue but I have seen virtually no comments that the white is a bad colour and a lot of people on XDA have chosen the white over the blue - not just me .
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I agree with you. I chose blue because negri guy told me that white will be available two three days late...
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I've just called the nice people at Clove.co.uk with whom I have my pre-order for a blue unit. They are currently not aware of any delays and are expecting to receive their first batch (including pebble blue ones) on Tuesday. Though obviously things can change between now and next week! But fingers crossed...
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Samsung Nordic has said that there will be no blue at launch without really giving a reason more than to say they were just more popular. Although they said this to a number of retailers in Sweden, they have said it is true of all the Nordic countries. One of the retailers got them to offer a "hopefully maybe" later in the same week, but other retailers are now backtracking on the blue, pushing dates back to 15-19 June.
This story from NZ sounds more likely than their failing to get the mix right as I'm sure the operator pre-orders should have given them solid data as to what to expect.
My only qualms with the white one is the risk of glare from the white frame around the screen outdoors. I have a Samsung Media Player 5.0 that's white and I quite like it, but the frame around the screen itself is actually black.
Still, faced with deciding between a white early next week or a blue 2-3 weeks down the line, I'll go with the white.
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Maybe Sammy should just release it in three colors: marble white and low-rider bondo multi-color at launch, followed by pebble blue next quarter.
Blue, white, it's still a great phone, if they don't have blue when I go to pick mine up and offer me white, then I will just go with white.
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What a ridiculous comment in the article - " the near-universally disliked Marble White version"! Where is there any evidence for that at all? Sure, maybe more people prefer the blue but I have seen virtually no comments that the white is a bad colour and a lot of people on XDA have chosen the white over the blue - not just me .
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Maybe you're being a little over-sensitive? I only made that comment to stir the pot a little, and also because here in NZ I don't know of a single person who wanted the white (going of a few different NZ tech forums), everyone wants blue (I think we're fairly conservative in our handset selection here in NZ quite frankly).
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I've just called the nice people at Clove.co.uk with whom I have my pre-order for a blue unit. They are currently not aware of any delays and are expecting to receive their first batch (including pebble blue ones) on Tuesday. Though obviously things can change between now and next week! But fingers crossed...
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As mentioned hopefully higher priority markets like the UK will be unaffected by this.
Not sure it's the wrong ordering mix here, since the Warehouse Stationary pre-ordered for both colours but have only now learnt they cannot get the white yet. There is also now confirmation from Malaysian and Thai buyers that only white is available to them...
i have a blue siii on pre order from play.com - they havent stated anything about lack of blue handsets on website - emailed them as well - dont seem to have any issues
Will keep cheking (as its getting quite close to release date now)
If this is true... this is a bunch of freaking BS.
This is really quite annoying. I have paid upfront for one from warehouse stationary in nz - blue of course. I've no interest in a white one. How could Samsung stuff up like this?
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This is really quite annoying. I have paid upfront for one from warehouse stationary in nz - blue of course. I've no interest in a white one. How could Samsung stuff up like this?
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Sorry to break the news
Not sure how affected all markets will be, but it seems certain that NZ will only have the white available (updated article to reflect that even JB HiFI, who were saying they are getting blue ones as recently as this afternoon are now also stating white only).
EDIT: Now seeing buyers in Finland, Sweden, and Austria reporting their enquiries about delivery of the blue units are in doubt...
I'm thinking of switching my order to the white now
Ugh, got a micro-sim waiting at home (no adapter) and blue version preordered and if i preorder the white one i'll just be last on that list. (Not that i would want it)
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Just got my blue SGS3 today and I've noticed one area where the finish appears scratched, but UNDERNEATH the glaze. Hard to photograph with my crappy old phone, but the photo makes it look less noticeable than it really is.
Should I keep it or send it back? Anyone else got this prob?
I see what you mean. Maybe that's the reason the blue was delayed in the UK?
maybe thats the issue they had for recalling all the blues. Yours slipped though the net
Blue went back for a respray .
jje
It's not a cheap phone and it's brand new... I wouldn't be happy with that finish either and would get it replaced.
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PCadvisor is reporting that the Blue version of the SIII won't be available for a few days yet.
Got mine today in Australia. Finish is perfect as far as I can tell, has none of issues shown by op. Send it back.
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It's not a cheap phone and it's brand new... I wouldn't be happy with that finish either and would get it replaced.
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^^ this. For a phone that costs $700, I'd think anything that looks like it shouldn't be there warrants a replacement.
Take that ish back!
Well I've called up my service provider and they've agreed to replace it with another new one - only problem is that they aren't getting another batch in for 2 weeks new one won't arrive til 27th June...
I can still keep this one til then, but it means I have to baby it/not take it out for fear of dropping it/not root it, basically treat it as a loaner.
I'm half tempted to say f*ck it, I'll just keep it - but you're all right, this is an expensive machine, I don't want a faulty paint job! Who's to say it won't get worse as well, since it's a prob with manufacturing process.
Get a replacement and ask for bill credit for your trouble... you're going to have to re input all your apps and info... worth a shot
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Get a replacement and ask for bill credit for your trouble... you're going to have to re input all your apps and info... worth a shot
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Already ahead of ya - they've agreed to waive the 2wks fees (£17) that I'll be without my "own" S3. I thought about going ape and demanding a whole month (£34), but took pity on the girl in the call centre in India.
Plus it's not really Three's fault, it's Samsung's fault. Three haven't been too bad to me so far, so I won't be an a**hole difficult customer to them until it's warranted
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It's not a cheap phone and it's brand new... I wouldn't be happy with that finish either and would get it replaced.
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I agree with this guy.
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Already ahead of ya - they've agreed to waive the 2wks fees (£17) that I'll be without my "own" S3. I thought about going ape and demanding a whole month (£34), but took pity on the girl in the call centre in India.
Plus it's not really Three's fault, it's Samsung's fault. Three haven't been too bad to me so far, so I won't be an a**hole difficult customer to them until it's warranted
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You're half right it's not their fault but you didn't buy it from Samsung, you bought it from them. They have to stand by their products. And if she offered two weeks best believe she can do better
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Already ahead of ya - they've agreed to waive the 2wks fees (£17) that I'll be without my "own" S3. I thought about going ape and demanding a whole month (£34), but took pity on the girl in the call centre in India.
Plus it's not really Three's fault, it's Samsung's fault. Three haven't been too bad to me so far, so I won't be an a**hole difficult customer to them until it's warranted
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I'd recommend that you tell them your situation that you'll keep it till the new stock arrives and they ship it to you. I remember having a similar issue with my Motorola razor v9 flip phone (att USA). They sent me a new razor and asked me to return the defective phone once I've received the new one. This should work for them.
Ps: Lol looks like have a thing for Indian girls jk.
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keep it and fanny about with it to your hearts content till they replace it. just remember and revert it to stock and triangle away before you post it back to them.
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You're half right it's not their fault but you didn't buy it from Samsung, you bought it from them. They have to stand by their products. And if she offered two weeks best believe she can do better
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True, but do you honestly think they are going to open every box and inspect for bad craftsmanship? If they were part of the assembly process then sure, but they merely order en mass and then either drop ship to their customers or reship from their warehouse.
I think the OP is doing the right and ethical thing by not blowing this out of proportion. To many people these days try and milk every little "mistake" that cross their path. But to each their own, the important thing is that he is getting a replacement with no down time and a few bucks for his troubles.
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Why couldn't they just have made a black model, like every other phone.
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Why couldn't they just have made a black model, like every other phone.
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I like the pebble blue colour, a lot. I much prefer it over plain black or white
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Why couldn't they just have made a black model, like every other phone.
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Think it has something to do with Apple, whether they want to admit it or not. Had a black version been available, I'd have gotten that one, but I've settled with the white version for now(was going for the blue version, but after seeing it in person I'm glad I went with white when the former was delayed).
It'll probably not be that long lived if the Note 2 gets released in October.
I've been on the phone all morning calling all the AT&Ts around trying to find out who's got the S4, and no one seems to have it or know when they're getting it, some say they expect to get them some time tmrw, others said they will today, and a few have told me they usually get shipments in the morning, and it being 1pm now they don't expect anything else today
I've been getting bad news and dead ends everywhere..
have any of you had any luck with your local AT&Ts? just heard this morning Verizon, Sprint, and T-Mobile got pushed back due to supply issues.. which makes me worry about my ability to pick one up tmrw morning.. shouldn't AT&T have stock by now and be setting up displays?
kinda worried.. any of you guys having better luck than i am?
EDIT: whow! i been using the bookmarked page on my XDA app so much i didn't realize ATT's S4 got its own section .. guess ill be seeing you guys~ take care!
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I've been on the phone all morning calling all the AT&Ts around trying to find out who's got the S4, and no one seems to have it or know when they're getting it, some say they expect to get them some time tmrw, others said they will today, and a few have told me they usually get shipments in the morning, and it being 1pm now they don't expect anything else today
I've been getting bad news and dead ends everywhere..
have any of you had any luck with your local AT&Ts? just heard this morning Verizon, Sprint, and T-Mobile got pushed back due to supply issues.. which makes me worry about my ability to pick one up tmrw morning.. shouldn't AT&T have stock by now and be setting up displays?
kinda worried.. any of you guys having better luck than i am?
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I picked up mine yesterday, but I think I was more the exception than the rule. I preordered mine last weekend and the store received it yesterday, but they said mine was the only one that arrived. =( I hope you get yours soon!
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I've been on the phone all morning calling all the AT&Ts around trying to find out who's got the S4, and no one seems to have it or know when they're getting it, some say they expect to get them some time tmrw, others said they will today, and a few have told me they usually get shipments in the morning, and it being 1pm now they don't expect anything else today
I've been getting bad news and dead ends everywhere..
have any of you had any luck with your local AT&Ts? just heard this morning Verizon, Sprint, and T-Mobile got pushed back due to supply issues.. which makes me worry about my ability to pick one up tmrw morning.. shouldn't AT&T have stock by now and be setting up displays?
kinda worried.. any of you guys having better luck than i am?
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I got mine from pre-order on Tuesday via FedEx. This thing is awesome.
The story keeps changing
Initially weeks ago I was told to come back to my store when preorders shipped and I could pick one up. Then I was told Tuesday in the store that they would be released today so I made an appointment to upgrade at opening today. When I called to confirm my appoinment and the arrival of the S4's last night they told me they are not releasing until Saturday. Tired of getting the run around, I called 3 other AT&T stores and confirmed that Saturday is the day. They actually posted it on twittter earlier in the week but I guess I was hoping that to be wrong so I could get it sooner than Saturday. But it is what it is people, deal with it or go somewhere else to get it....
FYI, avoid lines and waiting tomorrow morning for the release and make an appointment for an upgrade if you are an AT&T customer. Schedule for when the store opens and you will be the first walking out the door with that little gem in your hands. That tip is for free....
I saw that appointment thing, but I figured they wouldn't really honor it tomorrow.
Got mine. Pre ordered on 4.20. Received 4.25
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Got mine. Pre ordered on 4.20. Received 4.25
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jealous. and i hate you. hoping i only have to wait 5 days for my verizon phone!
edit: not holding my breathe. thats verizon for u -_-
Got mine. Preordered the 16th. Got it yesterday.
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My local store (suburb of Memphis) has them. I was in there a bit ago to see if they had any decent accessories (I got my phone in mail yesterday).
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Got mine. Preordered the 16th. Got it yesterday.
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Hows it so far?
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The best phone I've ever used. Not one complaint yet. .. well besides the lack of root but in due time
I love the display settings. If you hate the usual over saturated Amoleds then you can easily change the color calibration easily.
1080p screen is amazing. The camera is really detailed and a lot of fun with all the features included. I'll post a full res picture in the next post.
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There's a shot for ya. It may not be the best I've taken because I did the uploading and all through my phone.
I will say that I'm coming from a Galaxy Note and I couldn't be happier. Smaller phone but still with a large screen.
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Got mine this past Wednesday, I pre ordered from att premiere website. Love the screen and size, the cell is slippery as heck though I would advise getting a case. I ordered a neo case from spigen
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The best phone I've ever used. Not one complaint yet. .. well besides the lack of root but in due time
I love the display settings. If you hate the usual over saturated Amoleds then you can easily change the color calibration easily.
1080p screen is amazing. The camera is really detailed and a lot of fun with all the features included. I'll post a full res picture in the next post.
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There's a shot for ya. It may not be the best I've taken because I did the uploading and all through my phone.
I will say that I'm coming from a Galaxy Note and I couldn't be happier. Smaller phone but still with a large screen.
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Good to know. I'm on the Note 1 and called AT&T and somehow convinced them to start my contract over from today and let me upgrade to the s4. Had to order online though.
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Walked into my AT&T store (Reno) today and they had both colors in stock.
The Att corporate store where I live in Kentucky has them in stock to sell. I went in to try out the demo unit. The nice sales last asked me if I wanted one since they had them in stock. Two things stopped me: I am a Verizon customer and waiting (perhaps with futility) for a 32gb version. That 9gb of free storage would be filled over by some of my Gameloft games alone.
Yes, if you want to come all the way to Massachusetts. HA. My AT&T store is full of them. Sprint however is selling them like hotcakes.
Hi guys,
Just wanted to let you all know that from tomorrow Phones4U UK will be stocking the Glamour Red variant of the HTC One in all their city stores and major stores, and from Monday next week will be stocking them in all stores.
All online purchases should be delivered by Tuesday.
Don't believe me? Look http://www.phones4u.co.uk/htc/one/ no more pre-order
I have spoken to Phones4U to confirm this and will be purchasing my Red One on Monday/Tuesday for £489.
Mike
Im in a dilemma whether to get it or just keep my silver one.
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Im in a dilemma whether to get it or just keep my silver one.
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I don't think its really worthwhile getting the red one if you already have the original silver one. Surely you cant love red that much?
Them finally being instore is good news though, I've been holding off an upgrade to my HOX for some time - especially after I've dropped it so many times the screen is nigh on unusable. Wasn't really convinced with the HTC1, but the red does look nice. Will check tomorrow! Either that or keep making do with an iPhone 4 till the apparently 'upgraded HTC one' comes out later this year, or the 'M8' next year.
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I don't think its really worthwhile getting the red one if you already have the original silver one. Surely you cant love red that much?
Them finally being instore is good news though, I've been holding off an upgrade to my HOX for some time - especially after I've dropped it so many times the screen is nigh on unusable. Wasn't really convinced with the HTC1, but the red does look nice. Will check tomorrow! Either that or keep making do with an iPhone 4 till the apparently 'upgraded HTC one' comes out later this year, or the 'M8' next year.
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I do love red, i could sell my silver. Only thing putting me off is having to set it all up again, plus most of my cases i don't think will suit the red, ill just check it out in town tomorrow.
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