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Who thinks Dev Edition will sell well?

Wondering if anyone thinks sales will be "decent" by sales numbers go for the dev edition?

I preordered mine the other day, but I sincerely doubt sales of the dev edition will be a significant percentage of overall sales for this phone.
We'll see...hope I am wrong.

I doubt it will, especially if someone figures out how to unlock the bootloader of the regular one.

Ugh no.

Unpossible... remember the German RAZR Developers Edition?
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I doubt it will, especially if someone figures out how to unlock the bootloader of the regular one.
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pOOBAH1973 said:
Unpossible... remember the German RAZR Developers Edition?
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I haven't been interested in a RAZR before this one, so I don't know about the German one. What happened?

Nothing.. That's what I was trying to say. The Developers Edition can be unlocked, the other versions can't.
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I haven't been interested in a RAZR before this one, so I don't know about the German one. What happened?
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pOOBAH1973 said:
Nothing.. That's what I was trying to say. The Developers Edition can be unlocked, the other versions can't.
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But we will still be able to gain root access on the regular version yes?
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I don't think it will sell well at all. If they would simply allow it subsidized with no warranty coverage, then it would do much better.

Since a lot of us have unlimited plans we want to keep, we'll be paying full price for phone upgrades anyway. If I have to pay full price I'll just get the developer's edition even if it is a few dollars more.

Ditto. I'm getting the regular one for the wife but when it's my turn I either loose unlimited data or pay full price. If I'm paying through the nose anyway what's the extra few bucks.
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I really think that an open unlock bootloader program more similar to what HTC has is going to be what helps the development community move forward, not through selling a developer edition at full cost. The reality of the situation is that Motorola (especially now that they're owned by Google) probably isn't against an open bootloader unlock program, but they don't have as much on the bargaining table compared to say Verizon who is has always been very against the idea of unlocking and really controls the way the phone is customized for the carrier.
I'm not knowledgeable on the current RAZR and RAZR MAXX unlocking process, but I think if that community works on the RAZR M and HD, maybe down the line sometime they could find some sort of solution for at least root. Maybe that's being too optimistic though.

I ordered the developer edition today. Has anyone who also ordered had it shipped yet? Says not until the 24th, but before that it said the 13th. So I figured it could be sooner.
I hope this sells well, but just how many people are willing to pay that much. I don't have an upgrade, so I had to pay full price anyway, and I had a promo code that made it a little less than 549. Worth it to me, especially to have it unlocked.

PDFierro said:
I ordered the developer edition today. Has anyone who also ordered had it shipped yet? Says not until the 24th, but before that it said the 13th. So I figured it could be sooner.
I hope this sells well, but just how many people are willing to pay that much. I don't have an upgrade, so I had to pay full price anyway, and I had a promo code that made it a little less than 549. Worth it to me, especially to have it unlocked.
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I read that some people were notified today that it was delayed until the 24th.

PDFierro said:
I ordered the developer edition today. Has anyone who also ordered had it shipped yet? Says not until the 24th, but before that it said the 13th. So I figured it could be sooner.
I hope this sells well, but just how many people are willing to pay that much. I don't have an upgrade, so I had to pay full price anyway, and I had a promo code that made it a little less than 549. Worth it to me, especially to have it unlocked.
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How'd you manage to get a promo code?

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How'd you manage to get a promo code?
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I just Googled and found one that worked, so it came out to 534. Sucks that it got pushed back to the 24th, but oh well.

Ordered the T-Mobile version!

I ordered the T-Mobile version earlier today, FINALLY. Not sure if I should have waited for the DEV edition, but the T-Mobile version comes with an unlockable bootloader so I guess that's good. If the DEV edition becomes available later this week I will simply return the tmo version and get that.
Anyone else order the T-Mobile Moto X?
UPDATE: Our Moto X's have started shipping, although the moto site still does not reflect it. Showing a delivery date of 9/16 (Monday)!

KiNG OMaR said:
I ordered the T-Mobile version earlier today, FINALLY. Not sure if I should have waited for the DEV edition, but the T-Mobile version comes with an unlockable bootloader so I guess that's good. If the DEV edition becomes available later this week I will simply return the tmo version and get that.
Anyone else order the T-Mobile Moto X?
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Might wait for the Dev. Edition and/or Motomaker edition, the appealing thing about the Moto X is the possibility of the 32gb internal storage and you won't get that with the carrier version.

Do we know if the Dev edition will come with T Mobiles AWS HSPA? If so, that is what I'm going to wait for.

Turb0wned said:
Do we know if the Dev edition will come with T Mobiles AWS HSPA? If so, that is what I'm going to wait for.
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It probably won't. The T-Mobile version does though, and is fully unlockable... so I'd go with that one.

Almost bit the bullet and bought one of these. Can't justify dropping 600 bucks for 16gb and from most accounts a poor camera and average screen. I really wanted to love the phone, but in my limited time in playing with one, I just don't feel it's a 600 dollar product. Motorola pays 220 dollars to have the phone made, they would have taken over the world if they didn't try to get 3x the price out of customers.

Semantics said:
Almost bit the bullet and bought one of these. Can't justify dropping 600 bucks for 16gb and from most accounts a poor camera and average screen. I really wanted to love the phone, but in my limited time in playing with one, I just don't feel it's a 600 dollar product. Motorola pays 220 dollars to have the phone made, they would have taken over the world if they didn't try to get 3x the price out of customers.
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Good luck finding a phone to buy. AFAIK most phones cost about that much to make.

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Good luck finding a phone to buy. AFAIK most phones cost about that much to make.
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Thanks for wishing me luck, it worked. I bought a LG G2 for 600 dollars. Problem solved. I appreciate the luck! :good: 32GB, 1080P screen, Great camera with OIS, for the same price. It wasn't the fact that phones cost 600 dollars, its the fact that Motorola is charging 600 dollars for that phone. Its not a 600 dollar piece of hardware. Anyway, I'm good to go now, back to my regularly scheduled G2 forums. Best of luck X guys! Its really a cool and unique phone.

Anyone get a ship notification since ordering the T-mobile version?

dyndragon said:
Anyone get a ship notification since ordering the T-mobile version?
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I have not and I ordered mine yesterday in the morning.

dyndragon said:
Anyone get a ship notification since ordering the T-mobile version?
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Ordered mines yesterday as well...has not shipped yet...i don't understand why it would take longer then 24 hours if its in stock.

Good thing you ordered right away because it's now listed as out of stock.

Semantics said:
Thanks for wishing me luck, it worked. I bought a LG G2 for 600 dollars. Problem solved. I appreciate the luck! :good: 32GB, 1080P screen, Great camera with OIS, for the same price. It wasn't the fact that phones cost 600 dollars, its the fact that Motorola is charging 600 dollars for that phone. Its not a 600 dollar piece of hardware. Anyway, I'm good to go now, back to my regularly scheduled G2 forums. Best of luck X guys! Its really a cool and unique phone.
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You're welcome
And congrats!

I tried to order one several times yesterday. I had it the basket every time and when I clicked the purchase button I kept getting a message about an error with my credit card which has plenty of money on it. Now I have three holds pending on my credit card in the amount of the purchase and they all say Motorola Direct. First chat session was cut off and second one was with a person saying the only moto x available for purchase was the att exclusive one. I told them they had bad information and they insisted I was wrong. I made a call about it and have had two call backs today but each time I was busy. Hoping for another call back today because I'm not going to sit on hold for another 20 minutes today to see what they have come up with. They did admit that the website has a problem but without more info I am in the dark still I'm losing my faith in this company and it sucks because I want to try this phone and give them a chance but it is frustrating so far. I know its early in the game for the T-Mobile variant but damn, its not looking good so far.

dyndragon said:
Good thing you ordered right away because it's now listed as out of stock.
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Only black is available currently, says so on the page.
Mine still has not shipped and I ordered shortly after it went live.

same here
orderd yesterday as soon as I could and it still shows not shipped

Same here.. Ordered yesterday and still no shipping notification. Not sure why the delay when it shows in stock. Anyone spoke to Moto customer care?
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kirdroid said:
Same here.. Ordered yesterday and still no shipping notification. Not sure why the delay when it shows in stock. Anyone spoke to Moto customer care?
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Same here, I called and the guy told me that the order won't show up in his system until Thursday? Wtf does that even mean?

echim4192 said:
Same here, I called and the guy told me that the order won't show up in his system until Thursday? Wtf does that even mean?
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In other threads that don't have to do with the t-mobile version, people have reported the phone showing up even before the motorola order status page was updated. So....anyway, take that with some heavy salt.

dyndragon said:
In other threads that don't have to do with the t-mobile version, people have reported the phone showing up even before the motorola order status page was updated. So....anyway, take that with some heavy salt.
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Hopefully that's true because it sucks to wait for a phone in stock. Does anyone know if signature is needed for delivery?
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Still no shipping confirmation. Its been two days. Wonder what the hold up is?
Iwhen I Google this, articles come up with "t mobile moto x now available, not shipping yet"
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Guess what? Another carrier only stocking 32GB Blue in store: Sprint

http://www.androidauthority.com/sprint-32gb-midnight-blue-nexus-6-565656/
Makes me wonder what the heck is going on that carriers would intentionally gimp their inventory like this.

Will they have the 64GB version available online from sprint?

sprint usually only sells the 32gb variant of these celebrity phones.

Its not a official source. Google didn't over produce the "Blue" ones as they can't even keep them in stock so there is no surplus. This is a bust article from a bust reddit post.

eskomo said:
Its not a official source. Google didn't over produce the "Blue" ones as they can't even keep them in stock so there is no surplus. This is a bust article from a bust reddit post.
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God I hope so. I can't afford to buy one straight out without it being subsidized.
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Wouldn't matter anyway. If Sprint's getting limited stock my experience with the One M7 would suggest they won't sell outright; you'd need to be a new customer or upgrade on contract.

Sisyphus306 said:
upgrade on contract.
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That's what I'm trying to do. Returned my Note 4 after 8 days because it was announced they would be carrying it. Was looking to get it at the contract renewal price, but if they're only going to carry the blue 32 (I want the white 64), then I may just go back to the Note 4 (or even switch carriers) as I can't afford to buy the phone outright for Play Store or Moto. Oh well. We'll see how true it is.

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That's what I'm trying to do. Returned my Note 4 after 8 days because it was announced they would be carrying it. Was looking to get it at the contract renewal price, but if they're only going to carry the blue 32 (I want the white 64), then I may just go back to the Note 4 (or even switch carriers) as I can't afford to buy the phone outright for Play Store or Moto. Oh well. We'll see how true it is.
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Yea I bought mine outright...I'm not thinking I'll stay on Sprint another 2 years considering how awful their coverage continues to be.
Also If I'm overseas, I can just plop a nano-sim in a single device.

Skripka said:
Yea I bought mine outright...I'm not thinking I'll stay on Sprint another 2 years considering how awful their coverage continues to be.
Also If I'm overseas, I can just plop a nano-sim in a single device.
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That's the way I'm leaning also. By the time I save up for it, maybe it will actually be available to purchase from the play store. I'll just take it to whatever carrier I like.
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jayharper08 said:
That's the way I'm leaning also. By the time I save up for it, maybe it will actually be available to purchase from the play store. I'll just take it to whatever carrier I like.
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Catch being with carrier devices...who knows what the FCC final rules on carrier-locked devices will be come the new year. Presuming that carrier sold Nexus 6s will end up being carrier locked (for duration of contract or what have you).

Skripka said:
Catch being with carrier devices...who knows what the FCC final rules on carrier-locked devices will be come the new year. Presuming that carrier sold Nexus 6s will end up being carrier locked (for duration of contract or what have you).
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Yeah. I was meaning buying it outright from the play store and deciding where I want to take it.
Very frustrating if this is true.
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Yeah, last year Sprint only carried the 16GB Model of the Nexus 5. I end up getting the 32GB model from the Playstore but was unable to insure it through Sprint. I honestly expect the same this year. As bad as their bleeding customers you would think they would offer more variety. If I have issues activating my 64GB variant this will push me over the edge & I'm going to T-Mobile

T-Mobile version now available

Just ordered mine.
great price
http://www.t-mobile.com/cell-phones/lg-g4.html?icid=WMD_TM_Q215LGG4_322K1XBTC0K2314

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Just ordered mine.
great price
http://www.t-mobile.com/cell-phones/lg-g4.html?icid=WMD_TM_Q215LGG4_322K1XBTC0K2314
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I love how it's the same price for leather or plastic.
If only it was compatible with Verizon, I'd pick it up from T-Mobile.

Well I've tried to but it would appear that T-Mobile is not interested in my business. I kept getting an error that my information couldn't be verified and I'd need to go into a store which I won't be doing. I cannot believe how wireless carriers can screw up the simplest of tasks like purchasing a phone. I give you my address information, my credit card info and you send me a phone.. Not rocket science...
Very unhappy right now!

Ordered my brown leather before bed last night and it should be delivered tomorrow! I paid for 1 day shipping. Can't wait!

Ordered at 0700 central time and order is already processed!

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Ordered at 0700 central time and order is already processed!
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T-Mobile is REALLY good at pre-orders, as long as the system doesn't mess it up. I ordered my S6 the first day, 3/27 (a friday) and got it 3/30 (that monday). No complaints at all, aside from the phone being an overpriced defective POS.
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supposedly I will get my G4 tomorrow since my order was updated as shipped. I hope it comes with the plastic and leather back, so I have better case options.

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supposedly I will get my G4 tomorrow since my order was updated as shipped. I hope it comes with the plastic and leather back, so I have better case options.
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Why would it comes with two backs when they are the same price?

waiting on big red to relase my phone :victory: finally verizon releases a phone close to the date of other carrieers. hopeing for a deal too

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Why would it comes with two backs when they are the same price?
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The UK, Netherland versions e.g. carphonewarehouse etc come with the plastic backs if you ordered a leather version. This has been confirmed. I'm only hoping the U.S. variants will do the same.
Link to one instance:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/g4/general/picked-nice-surprise-t3118504

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The UK, Netherland versions e.g. carphonewarehouse etc come with the plastic backs if you ordered a leather version. This has been confirmed. I'm only hoping the U.S. variants will do the same.
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Didn't those leather versions cost more though? It would be nice, I just don't see why they would unless the leather was more expensive.

geoff5093 said:
Didn't those leather versions cost more though? It would be nice, I just don't see why they would unless the leather was more expensive.
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I don't know, but that link I listed is a Tmobile unit (non US). I wasn't sure on the pricing structure in those countries. Since I haven't seen a retail unboxing of TMO's G4, I will hold on to hope. Most likely won't happen though.

Just ordered mine

I'd say there is 0 chance that any us carrier includes both backs. It's just not the USA way.

Ordered mine. Also paid for overnight shipping as I'm moving this weekend to another state and wanted it in my hands before the move. Some points though:
I bought a metallic gray G4 using the link above and paid $11.99 for overnight shipping. I plan to stick with Cricket though (20GB/month for $55/month). That being said...FYI to anyone buying the phone:
I bought a metallic gray G4 using the link above and paid $11.99 for overnight shipping. I plan to stick with Cricket though (20GB/month for $55/month). That being said...FYI to anyone buying the phone:
1) You pay $50 or so in taxes (at least I did as a NY resident). I was hoping it would be tax free because online, but alas, tis not.
2) There is a mandatory $15 SIM Starter Kit that you have to pay for
3) There is no TMo logo on the phone according to customer service
4) You will need to apply for an unlock code by submitting an unlock request by calling customer service at 1-877-746-0909. That is, if you plan to use a different carrier like me.
5) As stated on Droid-Life by SDotNYC, you must go to www.lgg4t-mobilepromo.com to get the 128GB SD card by submitting proof of purchase by July 6th.
YES! I can't wait to get this phone! Finally the day has come!

Yeah not tax free because they have retail stores in your state, but I cant get the lgg4t-mobilepromo.com to load anyone else have that issue?
There is also another promo for a free battery and 32gb SD Card

Any differences in this that would keep me from fully using it on att? ie.. lte. This is a really attractive price

The website for the free SD card finally started working for me but you have to submit a copy of your receipt and a picture of the box showing your IMEI or MEID. So you can't actually submit anything until you get the phone.

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Yeah not tax free because they have retail stores in your state, but I cant get the lgg4t-mobilepromo.com to load anyone else have that issue?
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Mine gives me a generic message asking for MEID and receipt and to come back when I have them. Site must not be fully live yet. No place to enter that info.
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Any differences in this that would keep me from fully using it on att? ie.. lte. This is a really attractive price
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I plan to use it on Cricket (basically AT&T). I compared the bands specs via a document on Droid-Life and PhoneArena and the bands are the same as they were on the LG G3 which works with both AT&T and Cricket obviously.

How to order without upgrade or adding a line
Gee, I hope I'm not thick, but the only options I see for buying are upgrading or adding a new line. Someone kindly explain how to buy without the hoops.
Thanks,

Axon 7 up for pre-order on Newegg and other site for $399, Release date is 7/27

Newegg
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16875705054
B&H( no taxes except NY)
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1257205-REG/zte_a7g333_axon_7_64gb_smartphone.html
Bestbuy
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/zte-axo...ion-gold/5462201.p?id=bb5462201&skuId=5462201
Amazon
https://www.amazon.com/ZTE-Axon-unl...ie=UTF8&qid=1468423772&sr=8-9&keywords=axon+7
I am waiting for Newegg to list the silver version so that I can preorder.

Also available for preorder on ZTE USA's site directly, and the first 500 get a free folio case!: https://www.zteusa.com/axon-7
Also available via ZTE USA's Ebay storefront, where it looks like you can get it even earlier, July 18th: http://www.ebay.com/itm/ZTE-Axon-7-Unlocked-Smartphone-4GB-64GB-Ion-Gold-/252459025536

Freakin' awesome. About time. I have to go through BestBuy because I have a healthy amount of credit with them and after paying for a wedding and honeymoon I'm broke.
Edit : That sucks. BestBuy has it listed as coming 8/17.
Edit 2 : BestBuy also lists it as no Bluetooth connectivity. That has to be incorrect, right?

Silver is listed as 8/17 on ZTE's website. I pre-ordered it - I'm cool with waiting for a color that isn't gold.

they wrote unlocked it means that the bootloader is unlocked?

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Of course not. It means you can use it with any carrier.

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Of course not. It means you can use it with any carrier.
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Ok, we hope that there will be the possibility of the unlock bootloader?

I have to admit was losing interest in this device. Now that there is a release date and a better than expected price point I'm beginning to regain some interest though I already have the LG G5 and Nexus 6P.
If there are no major flaws and it performs like the specs suggest, this will be a killer device at $400.

Meh gold only... Epic fail.
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Meh gold only... Epic fail.
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Quartz Silver available at Best Buy and ZTE USA's site.

Looks like ZTE is pulling an HTC, with the gold version releasing at least two weeks before the silver/grey.
I don't know why they did this. Agitates me.

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Looks like ZTE is pulling an HTC, with the gold version releasing at least two weeks before the silver/grey.
I don't know why they did this. Agitates me.
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In the webinar they had today, they plainly stated it was due to shortages in manufacturing.

Sammae7 said:
Looks like ZTE is pulling an HTC, with the gold version releasing at least two weeks before the silver/grey.
I don't know why they did this. Agitates me.
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Yea. I am going on vacation in the middle of August so I was force to get gold. Oh well, maybe it will help with resale value down the line.
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That's what agitates me. The darker colors (black/grey) are usually the more popular options in the US so you'd think they'd opt to ramp up production on those instead of the gold.

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http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16875705055
Gray is up now.

Ordered the quartz gray. Might be able to get rid of the bonus headphones for $50. $350 for the A7 wouldn't be too bad.
Anyone know if Newegg will contact me before it actually ships? There's a month between now and when it's scheduled to ships, so who knows what might happens between now and then.

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Newegg
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16875705054
B&H( no taxes except NY)
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1257205-REG/zte_a7g333_axon_7_64gb_smartphone.html
Bestbuy
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/zte-axo...ion-gold/5462201.p?id=bb5462201&skuId=5462201
Amazon
https://www.amazon.com/ZTE-Axon-unl...ie=UTF8&qid=1468423772&sr=8-9&keywords=axon+7
I am waiting for Newegg to list the silver version so that I can preorder.
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USA Model Listed as 4 GB, 64 GB storage and 3250 mh battery.

I'm guessing the $400 price tag over $450 is because we get no headphones, screen protector, and case in the box.
I'd of paid the extra $50 for those. I hate that all the international devices get extras and US doesn't.

Sammae7 said:
I'm guessing the $400 price tag over $450 is because we get no headphones, screen protector, and case in the box.
I'd of paid the extra $50 for those. I hate that all the international devices get extras and US doesn't.
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No, you get those in the box, they said it in the "webinar".

Wow, really? That's freakin' awesome. Definitely glad I pre-ordered. We usually get skimped there.