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Aug 15th and 2.1

I think there's going to be a special treat for us to compete in the US android market against devices already on 2.2...
But maybe only in ny dreams
What do you people think?
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If 2.1 is suppose to hit Aug 15, one would think SE would make the announcement already. One point six isn't that great of a selling point when most of the other phones have 2.1 or higher.

misfit41 said:
I think there's going to be a special treat for us to compete in the US android market against devices already on 2.2...
But maybe only in ny dreams
What do you people think?
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Why the 15th?
If there's a major SE event that date there might be something to it, August is in the third quarter.

The only major event is that they are releasing the X10 in the U.S. But they already stated it will be coming with 1.6
They are not just going to slip 2.1 in without telling us. We'll know when it's coming in due time.

misfit41 said:
I think there's going to be a special treat for us to compete in the US android market against devices already on 2.2...
But maybe only in ny dreams
What do you people think?
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Since most of SE's sales come from outside North America (I have no official figures, just stating logically) where their phones are bought for the actual cost and not subsidized by the carriers, I don't think that it really is such a big event for them. The world doesn't revolve around us ya know...

pngface said:
Since most of SE's sales come from outside North America (I have no official figures, just stating logically) where their phones are bought for the actual cost and not subsidized by the carriers, I don't think that it really is such a big event for them. The world doesn't revolve around us ya know...
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erm, my phone was subsidised in the UK by vodafone. as are most handsets sold here.

james_2k said:
erm, my phone was subsidised in the UK by vodafone. as are most handsets sold here.
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Same here, in Spain.

james_2k said:
erm, my phone was subsidised in the UK by vodafone. as are most handsets sold here.
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Yep, I have been a week in London and I was surprised to find so few cell phones shops (generic shops I mean, not operator shops). That was a bit weird as in Italy cell phone are sold almost anywhere (not by the butcher, though) and only a small percentage is tighten to a carrier contract.

vodafone in Australia looks pretty nice you pay 0 for the phone and $79 a month. I dont know if thats normal there but 0 for the phone looks like a good deal.
http://store.vodafone.com.au/handset-sony-ericsson-xperia-x10.aspx
Rogers released it for 149. in the beginning.
I think this aug 15 thing is a false statement. They would have said something about it if it was true.

August 15th is the official release date for the Xperia X10a in the U.S.
Android 2.1 update will not be released until Q1 2011...

LoL @ anyone thinking that Sony Ericsson would actually release anything ahead of schedule.
If anything they will delay the release of the firmware for 2 weeks for for 1 month.
Don't expect the firmware to be released any sooner than November.

metcard said:
LoL @ anyone thinking that Sony Ericsson would actually release anything ahead of schedule.
If anything they will delay the release of the firmware for 2 weeks for for 1 month.
Don't expect the firmware to be released any sooner than November.
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Oh I see what you did there. Set your expectations low so when they actually release 2.1 in september you'll be presently surprised. I like it.
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enron2885 said:
August 15th is the official release date for the Xperia X10a in the U.S.
Android 2.1 update will not be released until Q1 2011...
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i tot the release will be in q3 this yr?

it was pushed backed again at least for ATT in America. Im not too sure about the rest of the world. Hopefully that is not the case.

Looks like everybody is trying hard for 2.1 update by coming out with new thread lol.
As per 2.1 update, it's going to come in September. I spoke to SE guy yesterday in Mumbai, India and looked like he was pretty sure about it. Just wait for few weeks and we'll get it.

I work for Sony and that's what we were told... like i said this is probably only relating to AT&T U.S. not everywhere else...

The devs need to get that bootloader cracked ASAP! lol

Highfive ashman! I totally second that!

vrs2610 said:
vodafone in Australia looks pretty nice you pay 0 for the phone and $79 a month. I dont know if thats normal there but 0 for the phone looks like a good deal.
http://store.vodafone.com.au/handset-sony-ericsson-xperia-x10.aspx
Rogers released it for 149. in the beginning.
I think this aug 15 thing is a false statement. They would have said something about it if it was true.
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$0 upfront is pretty standard here. the handset repayments are included in the monthly bill, until you start getting the the expensive plans where they make the money back through the plan. having said that, I'm pretty fond of mine. i'm on a $0 upfront $59 cap + $10 handset repayments. gets me $300 of calls, unlimited national text and mms free youtube, FB and myspace +2GB.
back OT, i'm waiting on september (or later, carrier dependent)

[DISCUSSION] [NOV 3] RELEASED: D-Z NAM version (850/1900MH)

I've been tracking this for a while
Now it is confirmed:
Bell will carry the Desire Z, 850/1900 MHz 3G NAM bands
I hope other carriers will follow (AT&T ?? Telstra ??)
I'm eagerly waiting to put my hands on a NAM D-Z
Source:
http://androidheadlines.com/2010/10/bell-canada-to-launch-htc-desire-z-android-smartphone.html
[EDIT] 29 OCT 2010:
Providers are confirming unbranded NAM version Desire Z as soon as the first half of november
[EDIT] 03 NOV 2010:
Bell has RELEASED the NAM version in Canada
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Interesting. So the ONLY reason I want the G2 now is Stock froyo then.
And if you can flash G2 roms to it.. and the price is right..

i doubt at&t will get this anytime soon them and Motorola seem to be content to give us the most mediocre android availible

Boys, I can't wait for a NAM 3G version.
We are now one step closer, check this out:
http://mobilesyrup.com/2010/10/10/confirmed-bell-to-release-the-htc-desire-z-499-99-no-contract/

thanks trendz,
this is good news

Can't we just use this one for AT&T? They use the same bands, don't they?

nonameduck said:
Can't we just use this one for AT&T? They use the same bands, don't they?
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yes, it should work perfectly

No problem man.
Edit: looks like you can order the htc desire z leather case now @ bestbuy canada....weird but another great sign.
http://www.bestbuy.ca/en-CA/product/affinity-affinity-htc-desire-z-leather-case-acp9038bk-black-acp9038bk/10154687.aspx?path=085c999b274bc91a28dd309d92fe1995en02
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It's Official
Finally, an official statement from Bell Mobility themselves.
http://desirez.bell.ca/?EXT=MOB_off_vanity_desirez_093010_TM_EN

trendz said:
Finally, an official statement from Bell Mobility themselves.
http://desirez.bell.ca/?EXT=MOB_off_vanity_desirez_093010_TM_EN
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NOOOOOOOOOO!! I wanted the D-Z but I am on Rogers... :O
do you know if there will be unlocked D-Z that I can buy?

i feel you bro... but u can probably get it and get it unlocked... dats my plan am getting it unlocked one way or another buying it NOV 1st eitherway

I'm on rogers too, I'm planning to buy it outright from Bell and get it unlocked to use on rogers. I'm sure the unlock codes will be available soon.
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awsrasool said:
i feel you bro... but u can probably get it and get it unlocked... dats my plan am getting it unlocked one way or another buying it NOV 1st eitherway
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How do you know the Bell version of the Desire Z is out on Nov 1st..?

I was really hoping for first week of November also since Europe launch is looking to be around then but if you look at the contest rules on Bell's register page the Contest period is "From October 14 to November 30, 2010".
Would there be any point in running a contest based on pre-registration for a phone later than it's launch date?
We may be looking at late November or even worse, early December.
I guess we'll see.

meboy said:
I was really hoping for first week of November also since Europe launch is looking to be around then but if you look at the contest rules on Bell's register page the Contest period is "From October 14 to November 30, 2010".
Would there be any point in running a contest based on pre-registration for a phone later than it's launch date?
We may be looking at late November or even worse, early December.
I guess we'll see.
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Yea, but the contest is to win a desire Z. I would think that the contest time will not make a difference as anyone will be able to get it for a price after the first week in NOV but @ the contest end, you can win it for free. That's the way I look @ theses contests.

Entrance into the contest is done by registering for updates on the release date and whatnot.
The registration page won't be up after the phone has launched because no one would register for info on the release date after the launch date. Hence why I think we're looking at end of November as a launch date.
The phone that will be available sim free online the first week of November is the Europe version. That phone is not compatible with Bell, Telus, Rogers, AT&T.
The 3G bands are wrong.

Just hit up ebay for the unlocked bell D-Z, I am on rogers and will be doing exactly that.

Considering this over the G2. Any idea of an off contract price?

Anomaly said:
Considering this over the G2. Any idea of an off contract price?
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Bell has already stated $499 w/o contract,
(and a plus: Bell doesn't brand their high end phones)
Let's just wait for the release date (nov? dec?) and they will pop up @ eBay

Thanks! Hopefully HTC would have worked out some of the G2's QC issues before then too.

HTC One On Sale in USA (Pre-Orders and Arrivals)?

With all this excitement over in the U.K. and Europe about the HTC release, we Americans are patiently awaiting some kind of news of a release date here. To my knowledge, there has been no update from AT&T, T-Mobile or Sprint since the initial HTC unveiling last month.
With whom and where in the USA did you make your pre-order, find a fully working demo, find an announcement for a release date, or receive your first HTC One?

No release date for US version yet
There is no information for the US version but I am also waiting big time.
I had a preorder from Hantec.uk but now the release date has been pushed back to at least March 25 so I have until then to see if the US version will come out soon after. If it is close I will just cancel my order and get from the US so I can also get the ATT warranty on the phone.

they said we are first priority, but i dont believe that, i feel like they are going to wait until the gs4 is released so they can release it at the same time, they did the same **** with the vivid when the gs2 came out.

HTC would have been so better off if they could have sold it's flagship phone before the Galaxy S4 takes over the Ad's. Too bad for HTC

Check out phonedog.com. They just had an article saying preorders for AT&T start today and the release date is the 21st.

SkizzMcNizz said:
Check out phonedog.com. They just had an article saying preorders for AT&T start today and the release date is the 21st.
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Link? Their newest article says that nothing is known about the US release except the carriers..
http://www.phonedog.com/2013/03/12/...y-the-end-of-march-broader-rollout-to-follow/

While I would sure like to see something from att I highly doubt we'll see anything this week. They just released the Z10 for preorder yesterday or the day before...

anit77 said:
While I would sure like to see something from att I highly doubt we'll see anything this week. They just released the Z10 for preorder yesterday or the day before...
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Yeah, sadly it doesn't look like we'll be getting the One on the 15th here

we are always in the blue when it comes to phones.. with all this talk about delays i regret selling my One X so fast thinking HTC would stick to their word and actually release globally at once
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Check out phonedog.com. They just had an article saying preorders for AT&T start today and the release date is the 21st.
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You must be talking about the Blackberry Z10 going on pre-order today -_-

The only thing that really pisses me off about this is that it's going to make it a lot harder for us to do the Trade-In program here in the US

PapaRhino said:
The only thing that really pisses me off about this is that it's going to make it a lot harder for us to do the Trade-In program here in the US
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i think the cariers have a hand in this bc they want us to trade in with them instead of htc who would give us more for our device

T-Mobile reps keep saying 31st for release, 26th for preorder. As well as a friend who works at a local shop
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SkizzMcNizz said:
Check out phonedog.com. They just had an article saying preorders for AT&T start today and the release date is the 21st.
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can i flag this post for just an outright lie? and making crap up?

xanmanz31 said:
i think the cariers have a hand in this bc they want us to trade in with them instead of htc who would give us more for our device
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I've never heard of at&t taking any phones back for a trade in. Sure you get a lower price signing up for a 2yr contract but not a trade in.
Also while HTC did have a hand in brokering the deal, they are not the ones running the program. Clover is.
I think the program dates will either be extended or we'll see something early next week for a release the week of the 24th. Probably the former unfortunately. Either way I'm not holding my breath though.

It just sucks that HTC has said that the USA is their largest target market, and we'll be getting it at the same time as the other countries, if not later it seems.

PapaRhino said:
It just sucks that HTC has said that the USA is their largest target market, and we'll be getting it at the same time as the other countries, if not later it seems.
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how do you know?

There was a rumor going around that pre orders would start on the 13th on BestBuy. We will find out tomorrow if true.

snorkle said:
how do you know?
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HTC has said in a few articles that the USA is it's biggest market. But now that it's not releasing on the 15th I'm speculating that we won't get the phone until everyone else.

mouzaihem said:
T-Mobile reps keep saying 31st for release, 26th for preorder. As well as a friend who works at a local shop
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Dude....this sux I was hoping T-Mobile would release on 15th. I Will be on vacation at the end of April.
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eg1122 said:
There was a rumor going around that pre orders would start on the 13th on BestBuy. We will find out tomorrow if true.
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I can tell you today that won't be happening tomorrow.
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HTC One in Canada.

Thought I would start this thread for those who have info regarding the upcoming release of the One in Canada.
I have pre-ordered mine through Rogers. I believe the pre-order ends on March 22. Perhaps that is when we may expect the release of the One. That's the most solid info that seems to be floating around.
Anyone have info related to the Canadian release date, please post.

rpritch said:
Thought I would start this thread for those who have info regarding the upcoming release of the One in Canada.
I have pre-ordered mine through Rogers. I believe the pre-order ends on March 22. Perhaps that is when we may expect the release of the One. That's the most solid info that seems to be floating around.
Anyone have info related to the Canadian release date, please post.
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It's speculated for 18th or 22nd afaik.

XmDXtReMeK said:
It's speculated for 18th or 22nd afaik.
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yeah i really dont think it will be tomorrow....
i will be freaking happy if it is !

Will Fido/Virgin/Koodo carry the phone?

twizller said:
Will Fido/Virgin/Koodo carry the phone?
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Only Rogers and Telus are listed on the HTC One website

Rumball said:
Only Rogers and Telus are listed on the HTC One website
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Mobilesyrup stated that Virgin Mobile will also carry it.
But can i buy it from Telus and use it on Koodo? From my understanding, its the same company, same network, so will i have any issues? Some network incompatibility?
Just moving back to Canada and need to get a plan and phone so im leaning towards Koodo as it offers good plans.

Really hoping the production delays won't be affecting us Canadians too much. I'm keeping close tabs on Mobilesyrup for any news regarding the One's release. Didn't go w/ the pre-order through Rogers. Figured I'll probably get it faster if I check various Rogers stores the day it's released.

icepixie said:
Really hoping the production delays won't be affecting us Canadians too much. I'm keeping close tabs on Mobilesyrup for any news regarding the One's release. Didn't go w/ the pre-order through Rogers. Figured I'll probably get it faster if I check various Rogers stores the day it's released.
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Ya, was thinking the same, but cannot pass up on the opportunity to win the TV and HTC media player...but it will be a painful wait!

twizller said:
Will Fido/Virgin/Koodo carry the phone?
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Virgin and Bell will carry it as well.

-]Megacharge[- said:
Virgin and Bell will carry it as well.
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Most excellent. Do you by any chance know when Virgin will carry it?

twizller said:
Mobilesyrup stated that Virgin Mobile will also carry it.
But can i buy it from Telus and use it on Koodo? From my understanding, its the same company, same network, so will i have any issues? Some network incompatibility?
Just moving back to Canada and need to get a plan and phone so im leaning towards Koodo as it offers good plans.
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Yes,
I did the opposite. I bought a One V from Koodo outright ($175), put my Telus sim card in it and was up and running in no time.
A Telus or Koodo "locked" device work on either. My "my Telus Mobility" page even shows a Koodo One V as my current phone.
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jmitr said:
Yes,
I did the opposite. I bought a One V from Koodo outright ($175), put my Telus sim card in it and was up and running in no time.
A Telus or Koodo "locked" device work on either. My "my Telus Mobility" page even shows a Koodo One V as my current phone.
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Be careful, MOST of devices work on both carriers, but som eare locked to Koodo or Telus. For instance, Blackberries are locked, you cannot use a Telus Blackberry on Koodo.
Once again, most of devices will work on both carriers without unlocking

twizller said:
Most excellent. Do you by any chance know when Virgin will carry it?
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Beginning of April I was told, but nothing specific.

-]Megacharge[- said:
Beginning of April I was told, but nothing specific.
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Thanks a lot. That is exactly when i plan on getting a plan as its when i move back.

Any news guys?

Damn I am jealous of all you guys. I got an HTC One X+ about 4 months ago. I would love to have the One but I need to wait for the next iteration. I know for the vast majority of people the storage is enough, but I need at least 64GB. My one X+ has 4 GB free and it is 64. Here is to hoping for the next one. I love the build quality of HTC devices compared to other android vendors, and from what it seems this one is the best so far.

EAK47 said:
Be careful, MOST of devices work on both carriers, but som eare locked to Koodo or Telus. For instance, Blackberries are locked, you cannot use a Telus Blackberry on Koodo.
Once again, most of devices will work on both carriers without unlocking
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Yup, blackberries are unique because of BBM and the fact that their email etc has to be routed through their servers. That is also why all companies have smartphone plans, then blackberry plans due to the licencing fee. If it is not a Blackberry, it should be fine. The fellow I responded to was asking specifically about the One
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Damn I am jealous of all you guys. I got an HTC One X+ about 4 months ago. I would love to have the One but I need to wait for the next iteration. I know for the vast majority of people the storage is enough, but I need at least 64GB. My one X+ has 4 GB free and it is 64. Here is to hoping for the next one. I love the build quality of HTC devices compared to other android vendors, and from what it seems this one is the best so far.
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I am hoping the 64gb version of the One makes it here (in black). If not, 32gb is fine for me at least. I got the One V as a temp phone cause I was pissed last years One XL and S had only 16gb versions for Canada. Almost jumpsed on the One X+ but figured i'd wait for the inevitable spring / MWC ish flagship that HTC always releases. I am glad I did.
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Beginning of April I was told, but nothing specific.
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I read that it would be available in March. I haven't read of any delays in Canada. Nothing other than they won't disclose a launch date and it is nearing the end of the month.
So perhaps it no longer is March.

"Merrill Lynch says HTC One will be released in four markets this month"
http://www.phonearena.com/news/Merri...-month_id40973
In fact, they just delayed even further the release on the other markets (i.e., Italy was March end, now is April 13th)

Palla71 said:
"Merrill Lynch says HTC One will be released in four markets this month"
http://www.phonearena.com/news/Merri...-month_id40973
In fact, they just delayed even further the release on the other markets (i.e., Italy was March end, now is April 13th)
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"HTC Canada: Mihir - We don't have any exact dates or prices but it will begin to be available in certain regions in March. Stay tuned for more."
Granted this was said in Feb.

US Preorder Dates?

Well as the title suggests, im curious if any US carrier has opened preorders yet or if anyone has even heard when they might. Ive read that in the UK they will begin on the 28th. Im with AT&T and they have yet to announce anything in regards to availability or preorders.
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The whole secrecy thing about the launch date is baffling given how quick they were last year on the GN3 to announce the dates and get things rolling. Still I look forward to the GS5 and I suspect it will be LAG FREE. Just not sure if its AT&T or Verizon for me at this time.

It is pretty frustrating that a price hasn't been announced nor a pre-order date. I know those are just minor things, but it just makes no sense to me why they are keeping quiet about it. I just want the peace of mind that I preordered it and don't have to worry about anything.

Given the new leaked info about the new HTC One, i may end up passing on the S5. Not knowing when it will be released or even pricing, and the idea that the One may go on sale immediately following its launch is tempting if its true.

It just typical US carrier crap, they drag everything out so you buy whats available today and they can clear out the GS4 stock they have. I just want the 32GB on launch day.

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Is it released on the US? have you guys already have one?
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Not yet -- It's launching April 11th, but still no word on price or when preorders will be available.

RaptorMD said:
It just typical US carrier crap, they drag everything out so you buy whats available today and they can clear out the GS4 stock they have. I just want the 32GB on launch day.
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it's the worst.. and S4 stock? these carriers are putting out promotions for the S3! like what idiots would buy an S3 on Contract in 2014 with the S5 launching in 3 weeks? These carriers take advantage of non techie customers.. It really pisses me off. They should have given us a pre-order date or pricing at least. I may hate Apple, but one thing they do right is the iPhone launches. They announce a phone, then put it out within 10 days at all carriers without any delay.

I saw tmobile will have it for sure in their site

Preorders open tomorrow (3-21) on AT&T for $200
http://phandroid.com/2014/03/20/att-gear-2-galaxy-s5-preorder/