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Tablets are appearing left, right, and center these days and I think I have decided that I would like to support the innovative little guy. However, I have sent several emails over the course of the last month inquiring how someone could place an order.
I am in the US (if that matters) and was wondering if anyone had successfully ordered or put their names on a waiting list recently (and if so how?), and how long it takes from start to stop to get your adam.
Thanks!
RE: pre-order windows? existance is futile?
I've been wondering the same thing. Every time I talk myself into grabbing one I can't seem to locate any way of pre-ordering.
Aside from the few that are marked up/snarked up on *bay... I too would rather support the little guy. Though I fear that once I get around to talking myself into picking up a tablet again, an iPad2 will head my way.
I believe Notion Ink has finished taking orders for their 2nd pre-order.
http://store.notionink.com/subscribe.php
This link gets you on their list of people who have interest in purchasing one. If they have any left to sell they will contact you.
The first batch of orders in Dec were across the map as far as time from ordering to delivery (Some got theres in Jan, others not till recently)
I don't believe anyone in this second batch has gotten delivery yet. I ordered mine on Feb 9th and the estimated shipping date is March 3rd-10th (but who knows if that will hold true).
There is a reason why they are calling these "Pre-Orders", I think it is taking them some time to produce them which is certainly a risk us consumers are taking. But have faith if you think this device suits you the best.
iPad 2 really doesn't look like it offers much more then the iPad 1
Yes it is thinner/lighter, yes it has two cameras, and yes it now has a dual core processor....but the main reason I gravitate towards the Adam is the fact is offers most of that along with more consumer friendly inputs/outputs, a physical design that will be easier to hold, and of course Honeycomb which offers so much more for me over the Apple OS 4.3
iPad 2
I agree the only thing I like about the iPad 2 is the cover, which if I am honest really is brilliant in its simplicity, utility, and awesomeness. Other than that...
Still, I am not sure which device best fits my needs (I just know I want to support small innovators) My problem is that I am a grad student who is trying to go paperless. I try and read my articles, grade my papers and read my news on a monitor, and it might be nice to have something that I could hold rather than put on my lap.
Also pretty sure that 7 inches is just too small (maybe 10 is too big) who knows...I wish there were more brick and mortar stores where I could try them out.
The Xoom is available to try out at best buy. So you could at least get an idea of what 10inch's is like as well as Honeycomb vs. the Apple OS.
The LG Optimus Pad and supposedly a new Galaxy Tab are coming out with 8.9inch screens.
If you are focusing on the Adam for its Pixel Qi screen for reading I would research more reviews on how it does indoors vs. outdoors. I opted to order the LCD version only since I don't plan on using it as an e-reader or for outdoor purposes. I mainly want it to replace my personal laptop that i lug around whenever I travel just to check email/surf the web/ and watch movies.
I ordered mine feb 5 and received it yesterday if it helps any.
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kgbrown247 said:
I ordered mine feb 5 and received it yesterday if it helps any.
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I consider that good news for 9th orders. Means that the promised 3rd March shipping date is still realistic.
Edit: Actually, bad news. Means I'll have to start checking the pre-order site multiple times a day now out of sheer compulsive curiousity.
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My Feb 9th order has shipped
I realize that Notion is a small company, but how can they think they will stay in business when people can't figure out how to order or have to wait a ton?
I like the idea of the Adam, but not the idea of waiting to pre-order then waiting a month or more for my unit.
So is it worth the wait?
Depends on what your needs/wants are in a tablet.
I came to the decision of handing my money over to Notion Ink instead of any other company for the following reasons:
- 2 x Full USB 2.0 Ports
- Tegra 2
- 6 Physical Buttons (4 on the face, Back button and Power button on the side)
- Full HDMI Out
- Ergonomical Design
- Promise of Honeycomb
- $425 price tag
I too am wondering if this tablet is worth the wait. I ordered mine Feb 14 and I am tired of waiting. My original estimated ship date was now pushed back to 3/3-3/10. This is insane. I have no idea how these guys intend to run a successful company doing business like this. This is absolutely unacceptable. If this estimated ship date is pushed back one more time I am going to cancel my order. And if they give me any sh*t going that route I'll simply refute the charges and let my AMEX deal with this B.S.
Of course, I hope I don't have to go that route and I hope I will receive an email shortly telling me my Adam has shipped. I really want this device but refuse to wait around like a scorned lover begging for attention. I'm paying good money. It's not like I won this thing in a contest and am waiting on them to ship one once they have extras. This is INSANE!!!
I bought the Adam because of the reasons I posted above. No other company is putting a tablet out that offers the same functionality.
With that said....
There is a BIG reason why they are calling this a "PRE-ORDER". They are a small company, they did not have the money and means to start mass producing these. But from what we read from Rohan they are growing quickly and starting to strategically plan for a larger roll out that also includes better support.
Adam is their first product, they are dedicating resources towards designing the next one. This kind of innovation is a beautiful thing. I don't understand how people "expect" this ordering experience to be similar to that of purchasing an Apple or Motorola product.
What are the price-points of the various options?
My friend and I both just recently signed up for pre-orders but who knows when the next batch will roll out....just trying to plan ahead!
Thanks.
Of course I wouldn't expect it to be like buying an Apple or Moto product. The surprising part is their website is a little too filled with mystery. The tech audience in general is not a patient bunch and signing up for unknown pre order dates and long waits wont fly with everyone. For their own sake I hope they can step up production a bit. I do believe their pricing is very good from what I could find but having to google them vs being front and center on their site is kinda lame.
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anyone know when is this tablet going to be release so i can order it and not have to wait for an unknown delivery date? kinda messed up how they are doing this with the preorders. i cant find a release date anywhere...
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I believe Notion Ink has finished taking orders for their 2nd pre-order.
http://store.notionink.com/subscribe.php
This link gets you on their list of people who have interest in purchasing one. If they have any left to sell they will contact you.
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Thank you I been looking all over for this
Anyone knows when our beloved N4 will be available again? Any official statement besides it is sold out? Surely I am not the only did not put my order through :crying:
rumor round up, Nov 15
1, some suggest to check in on Friday, confirmed by google + and some T Mo stores
2, google backorder mail suggests to give your F5 a 3-week vacation
3, email from google support says "soon" but do not know how soon
Nov 16
1, For those who want to order from Negri (http://negrielectronics.com/lg-e960-nexus-4-16gb-unlocked-black.html#.UKYW7IdQS3E), there is a coupon code you can use: 10offsite will take $10 off. Cheers!
2, reported by some threads: today several lucky ones were told that their phones are on the way as we speak, after receiving BO mail yesterday.
3, no word on when it will be available again for the rest of us...keep waiting
4, got a word from google support that the N4 will be in stock and the price will NOT be changed. This is to respond to some rumors saying play store will not sell it for a while, so the local electronic stores (not ebay) in different countries can gain some, because some will be forced to pay higher price. Certainly hope google keeps the promise to sell us N4 soon.
5, rumor has it that India will receive N4 on Nov 30. This might suggest when the 2nd wave comes!
Nov 18
New rumor: the 2nd batch comes in a few days!
Note again, it is just a rumor from a blog: Nexus 4…weeks away? “Days” according to Play Support
No one knows. Hell, we didn't even know when the thing went on sale yesterday. It was just a feeding frenzy!
No
No.
Edit: I managed to order a 16gb 1 minute after it became available here, but I really feel bad for you, man. On the bright side, early adopters are gonna get screwed with a lot of issues. Sorry, man. Hopefully it becomes available soon.
google play store plays us
maybe then we can just decide to sleep when we are tired and not to refresh the website any chance we get.
is this the official statement from google?
from google+: https://plus.google.com/u/0/+Nexus/posts/Bxd3fySCe28
"in coming weeks"
freeintruth said:
from google+: https://plus.google.com/u/0/+Nexus/posts/Bxd3fySCe28
"in coming weeks"
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I refuse to believe this.
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I refuse to believe this.
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Why?
We have just some 4-5 weeks to go until the end of the year, so "in coming weeks" could easily mean "mid/end January".
Quite possible if you think, that industry is currently scrambling to produce enough stock for Christmas and will be mostly idling afterwards. So google could use it to produce more N4s.
I just hope there will be plenty of stock eventually instead of all this selling out nonsense.
I was online and had the opportunity to buy the 8GB version but i was confused, i looked at the 16GB version and still said "Coming Soon" so i thought it hadn't gone on sale yet, little did i realise it had already been and gone :laugh:
So while i was waiting the 8GB version sold out too, gutted.
Might be reading too much into the Google+ Post but:
There’s been so much interest for the Nexus lineup that we’ve sold out of some of our initial stock in a few countries!
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Why?
We have just some 4-5 weeks to go until the end of the year, so "in coming weeks" could easily mean "mid/end January".
Quite possible if you think, that industry is currently scrambling to produce enough stock for Christmas and will be mostly idling afterwards. So google could use it to produce more N4s.
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I feel like Google would probably rather have it come out before the holidays than after lol...
I'll bet next restock will be either this month or next.
Probably somewhere near the end of December I think
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Why?
We have just some 4-5 weeks to go until the end of the year, so "in coming weeks" could easily mean "mid/end January".
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If they sell the second batch in mid-january, this means making everyone wait 2 months.
2 months is a lot, especially if you have no guarantee that in 2 months' time stocks will be enough for everybody.
The problem with phones is that they age very quickly, and the sooner people get them, the more they are likely to keep them.
I, to conclude, really hope that we will see a second sale next week. Even if stock is going to be, if possible, even lower, it doesn't matter: angry people will stay angry, but we will have some more "lucky ones" which will have a new phone.
But this is just my opinion.
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Probably somewhere near the end of December I think
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NGF Community :good:
Found you here as well..Whats up man
I've heard everything from them coming out this Thursday/Friday, all the way up to in one more month.
Spoke to a CSR today and they -of course- cant give out any days because they don't even know. "Being a guesser" the CSR said, "i would guess that it [a new batch of Nexus 4's] could come out the 21 to the 23 of the month ,that way they would be ready for Black Friday" he kept going, "but then again, it could take them until December, that's just my opinion. It all depends what the marketing team wants to do."
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If they sell the second batch in mid-january, this means making everyone wait 2 months.
2 months is a lot, especially if you have no guarantee that in 2 months' time stocks will be enough for everybody.
The problem with phones is that they age very quickly, and the sooner people get them, the more they are likely to keep them.
I, to conclude, really hope that we will see a second sale next week. Even if stock is going to be, if possible, even lower, it doesn't matter: angry people will stay angry, but we will have some more "lucky ones" which will have a new phone.
But this is just my opinion.
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We get anywhere near mid-end of Jan and im passing, you've nailed it with the "tech moves too fast".
No way this will be the best hardware on the market at that point, only selling point is its a Nexus, which despite me being a fan wont swey my decision.
Stret
I just want ask to google, why the hell are so many Nexus 4 being sold on ebay, if i can't buy one in playstore?????
I unfortunately missed being able to buy N4
I imagine Google will have more stock in before Christmas, or they would lose out on quite a bit of $$.
I've heard they are supposed to have more in by Friday 8am (GMT)(or midnight PST) however cannot confirm this.
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A fortnight at least
I am sure they have to do before international launch which is I guess is 29th or 30th by LG.
what would be the price trend for HTC One in US?
giving that DNA price dropping like a stone after it released last year.
i played with it in ATT store and i liked it, just not sure if i should wait a little bit
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what would be the price trend for HTC One in US?
giving that DNA price dropping like a stone after it released last year.
i played with it in ATT store and i liked it, just not sure if i should wait a little bit
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$120-149 for the one on pre order DNA will porn be free or 49
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ingalaxy said:
what would be the price trend for HTC One in US?
giving that DNA price dropping like a stone after it released last year.
i played with it in ATT store and i liked it, just not sure if i should wait a little bit
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It depends on how well both the One and SGS4 sell for AT&T. If the One holds its own AT&T will keep it at $199 for as long as they can. LG's having a launch event for the OG Pro on May 1 and AT&T usually carries their high-end devices. An iP5 is supposed to be available in June. There's going to be a lot on the shelves at AT&T this summer. Based on One inventory they've stocked or commited to if it's not making its numbers expect some discounting after 30-60 days. And usually the discounting starts with the VARS; at least that's what happened with the DNA. If you find a cheaper price at a (reputable) VAR AT&T will match it over the phone.
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$120-149 for the one on pre order DNA will porn be free or 49
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Sigh at least say AFTER 2 year contract. I know on t-mobile the The One is $579 outright. $99 upfront +$20 a month if you choose to pay it off over 24 months.
Looks to me the DNA just had a bad release time... it was in between the other major phones
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Looks to me the DNA just had a bad release time... it was in between the other major phones
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And what do you consider a release at the same time as the S4? Good time?
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And what do you consider a release at the same time as the S4? Good time?
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Along with articles releasing about Samsung having to pay kids to bash HTC? I'd say it's pretty good timing.
Releasing with the S4 isn't awful. That's the competition and people will pick what they want. Both were announced early enough ahead of time we all have discussed and watched every youtube video on them. The DNA if I am right came out in november/december time frame... it's nice, but the One is clearly better... and just 4-5months later? I'd be pissed.. and there, you are screwing your own costomers.
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Along with articles releasing about Samsung having to pay kids to bash HTC? I'd say it's pretty good timing."
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And I'm sure all the claims being made are totally without bias and Samsung will be treated fairly. And the supposed event occurred last year with the SGS3's launch and the "kids" weren't hired by Samsung they were working for a third party marketing company.
"HTC’s operations have weakened, impacting Taiwan’s export figures, resulting in 5 successive months of negative growth and seriously affecting Taiwan’s economic growth. In order to stop the decline, Minister of Economic Affairs Shih Yen-shiang today (the 10th) called for his fellow countrymen to “Affirm and support HTC, starting with loving and using their mobile phones”. This statement prompted backlash on the internet,*PTT*saw countless posts slammed, criticizing HTC for considering themselves to be a mainland Chinese brand and belittling Taiwan, [with netizens] unable to agree with Shih Yen-shiang’s point of view.Shih Yen-shiang revealed that he and the Vice-Economic Minister both use HTC phones, that the government has a close relationship with HTC, provides assistance, and hopes that everyone will unite in supporting domestic companies. Netizens didn’t show any appreciation, wit some people with angrily digging out HTC chairman Cher Wang’s past statements, pointing to her having said “HTC is an indigenous Chinese brand”, so Taiwanese officials now calling for the masses to support a ‘non-Taiwanese brand’ is truly unpersuasive."
http://www.chinasmack.com/2012/stor...ent-calls-on-citizens-to-buy-support-htc.html
Due to relatively high inflation rate I think the trend will no more be so good.
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less than 150. a good price
Asus, you had me at "Intel Atom", but lost me when you didn't bring it to US sooner
You had your chance, I went a whole month 6 weeks without a phone because the Zenfone 2 was announced as launching March 9th, and it did, in Taiwan. My Galaxy Nexus broke in mid February and I've been holding out without a phone until the Asus Zenfone 2 came to the US. Aside from a couple Amazon sales of the 2GB/16GB unit, there has been no concrete information about the US release at all, just one or two websites claiming "spring". I had my eyes set on the 4GB 5.5" 64GB, top of the line model that was announced.
Now here we are, April 9th, and the S6 Edge is out tomorrow for T-Mobile, and still no word. Looks like Samsung earned my purchase this time.
Lol, you could have did what everyone else has been doing, import off of eBay. I've already had and sold one.
Dat markup though
Don't whine about the markup. That's basic supply and demand. If you were waiting as long as you say, then you had the opportunity to order it off eBay as soon as it became available when it was only like $350 shipped, which wasn't that much of a markup. I only payed $375. You'll pay a whole lot more for the S6 Edge in the long run lol.
Great replies Bl00d!
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Don't whine about the markup. That's basic supply and demand. If you were waiting as long as you say, then you had the opportunity to order it off eBay as soon as it became available when it was only like $350 shipped, which wasn't that much of a markup. I only payed $375. You'll pay a whole lot more for the S6 Edge in the long run lol.
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Exactly, and shots fired lol!:laugh: Sure, the long awaited release of this phone was shaky with the availability, official global prices and a rough first run-through with software issues like any other early release. But most of us who chose the Zf2 over the S6/Edge or M9 knew we're getting a better overall deal for a decent quality midranger device, which will get better over time when the dust settles.
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You had your chance, I went a whole month 6 weeks without a phone because the Zenfone 2 was announced as launching March 9th, and it did, in Taiwan. My Galaxy Nexus broke in mid February and I've been holding out without a phone until the Asus Zenfone 2 came to the US. Aside from a couple Amazon sales of the 2GB/16GB unit, there has been no concrete information about the US release at all, just one or two websites claiming "spring". I had my eyes set on the 4GB 5.5" 64GB, top of the line model that was announced.
Now here we are, April 9th, and the S6 Edge is out tomorrow for T-Mobile, and still no word. Looks like Samsung earned my purchase this time.
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Not everything is about the US, Asia and EU launch is way more important especially for a budget phone. Asus also tends to sell unlocked which isn't very popular in the US. Blame your country.
Calm down evolution, it's coming to the USA on April 28th. Shouldn't be too long from now.
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Calm down evolution, it's coming to the USA on April 28th. Shouldn't be too long from now.
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Has there been an official announcement for the date? Can't wait for it.
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Has there been an official announcement for the date? Can't wait for it.
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Asus said that there would be a press conference in New York on the 28th. For North Americans, that's when the official price will be announced.?
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Everything I heard and read about the device was saying the end of March. It wasn't exactly communicated though which regions it would be released or available in though after that point. It was common knowledge it would be a Taiwan/Asia release then wherever else AFAIK. That's how Asus has operated before. I understand the impatience and can sympathize some. It still comes off as petulant though.
ZTE UK on their twitter page have said they are looking at a Q4 launch for the Axon 7 that's silly why release it 3-6 months later than everywhere else will be out dated was looking forward to front facing speakers will have to get the one plus 3 now.
That's a pity, makes you wonder if it's going to be released late in the US as well...
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hope it doesn't indicate slightly differing versions for different markets, that would be a pain. the dual SIM thing will turn many networks off the idea of touching the phone. a non dual SIM version could be a possible reason behind a delayed launch. maybe you could ask them @OP...
let's hope that's not the case as it'll screw up development
Unfortunatly I don't have a twitter account but they seem pretty dead set on a q4 launch probably get the one plus 3 now but just put off by the 1080p screen
how many months after buying the opo will you be kicking yourself for it and thinking I should have waited ?
A q4 release will moan note 6 and new nexus which will be newer phones
Yeah im gonna buy opo3 or note7, **** zte tbh, this is not the way to release new phones in 2016.
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Yeah im gonna buy opo3 or note7, **** zte tbh, this is not the way to release new phones in 2016.
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I'll give them the benefit of doubt that they're fixing known issues with the phone and are perhaps polishing the software before releasing it to the western market.
It's being released in us by the end of July us is the western market why delay it even further for UK
I'll be in the US in July and hopefully the phone will be out by mid July otherwise I'll get a nexus 6p.
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Now they have replied to multiple tweets that they are looking to release it at the end of the year, and that the wait will be worth it. Almost year later to Europe, are you fcking joking me? Axon 7 might still be good phone at that time, but i will certainly buy something else.
End of the year this is surely a joke.
So when is us release?
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Now they have replied to multiple tweets that they are looking to release it at the end of the year, and that the wait will be worth it. Almost year later to Europe, are you fcking joking me? Axon 7 might still be good phone at that time, but i will certainly buy something else.
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I'm doubting it, ZTE France tweeted it would be available very soon... End of year isn't 'soon' and I think ZTE wouldn't make such a huge marketing mistake. Would really like to see your source for those tweets... looked for them and they are nowhere to be found...
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I'm doubting it, ZTE France tweeted it would be available very soon... End of year isn't 'soon' and I think ZTE wouldn't make such a huge marketing mistake. Would really like to see your source for those tweets... looked for them and they are nowhere to be found...
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https://mobile.twitter.com/zte_uk
I see nothing but mentions about end of the year release.
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https://mobile.twitter.com/zte_uk
I see nothing but mentions about end of the year release.
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Wow, that will surely hurt their sales immensely. I'm one of many there are on the fence between the Axon 7 and the OnePlus 3, I'm sure. Seeing as they are at similar price points, and seeing as people won't wait for their tech to be obsolete even before it comes out, many will choose the OnePlus over the Axon 7 if they choose to release it this late.
Asked ZTE France in the tweet linked below : " When will the axon 7 get officially released in France, ZTE UK said about end of the year for Europe... is that true? " they answered very quickly that the official release date will be announced very soon. https://twitter.com/ZTE_FR/status/745193441517273088
The thing is that their twitter is full of teasers and countdowns ( look here https://twitter.com/ZTE_FR/status/745193441517273088 )
And I can't believe that it would be released in France and not in the UK... maybe be a bit more patient guys, I'd say wait until July at least
I want to say that official announcement date will be 28 june 2016 !
7 days from now as an official tweet says "[J-7]" (D-7 in english) !
@djona12: Have you already bought a phone from ZTE to Belgium? Which route did you go? FR or UK?
I really want one! But if they don't release more info very soon, I going to buy something else.
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@djona12: Have you already bought a phone from ZTE to Belgium? Which route did you go? FR or UK?
I really want one! But if they don't release more info very soon, I going to buy something else.
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No, never bought a ZTE device before... If availability is the same i think i'd buy in France since the support from reseller would be easier as a french speaking person. But i've bought smartphones from the UK and never had any issues . In the end, it doens't make any differences about the device !
Yeah me too... I really need a new smartphone since my Find 7 can't charge anymore and i need to charge the battery out of the phone...