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Sony to release XZ in Australia next week

Sony is about to release XZ in Aus on 20th feb
See this link
http://www.pcworld.idg.com.au/article/453383/sony_unveil_xperia_z_next_week/

Read the last paragraph
" The Sony Xperia Z will launch in Australia in March 2013 on Telstra, Optus and Vodafone. Telstra has already published a "register your interest" Web page for the Xperia Z, but no pricing has been announced."
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They are doing the launch party on the 20th, the device is likely to launch a few weeks later. 1st of March seems to be the word.

metcard said:
They are doing the launch party on the 20th, the device is likely to launch a few weeks later. 1st of March seems to be the word.
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Exactly !!! in Europe too launch event is on 21st in several countries....

Doesn't look good, word was this week also. But Sony Australia are still saying middle of this month, or maybe a week later if sales in Japan etc are higher than first expectation

Got email from Sony store stating
End of march to first week of April utter crap ugh
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LOL funny part is though, at the Soundwave festival in Perth I saw quite a few Z units...

So I heard
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Still no dates. I know some people have got theirs shipped from mobility, but thats about it. Also no words from the Sony Australia PR team on Facebook.
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I have been without a smart phone for 5 months now waiting for the HTC Butterfly unitl HTC screwed the variants, and now have been waiting for the HTC One, until crap specs.
I pre-ordered the Zperia Z from Sony Store hoping to get it last week or even this week. But if you are correct in saying that it will be close to April. I am cancelling my order and purchasing it from Expansys, plus it is $50 cheaper.
I have just ordered phone from Expansys 3-4 days delivery and in stock. Off to Sony now for my refund.

Let me know how the refund goes and what Sony say
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Let me know how the refund goes and what Sony say
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Got the cash back yesterday, when I placed the pre-order they made it clear that the deposit was fully refundable.
The only thing they could tell me, was that the phone should be available before the end of the Month.
All I know is mine will be in my hot little hands in a couple of days

Do we know where Mobicity/Expansys/other online stores got their units from? As in.. which country?

@danw_oz
Thanks ill be patient and wait for mine ugh lol.
@nizarnoor
I believe it was Asia - Hong Kong I cant remember, if you goto mobicity click on Xperia z and click on the q and a , scroll through it and itll mention where their shipment is from.
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DarkKrypt said:
@danw_oz
Thanks ill be patient and wait for mine ugh lol.
@nizarnoor
I believe it was Asia - Hong Kong I cant remember, if you goto mobicity click on Xperia z and click on the q and a , scroll through it and itll mention where their shipment is from.
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I would be patient if I hadn't gone back 6 years in phone tech
Yes my phone was shipped from Hong Kong, and is in Brisbane today for delivery

Alright thanks! Let us know when it arrives!
I'm still torn between waiting or getting it online.

got mine in Mobilezone Chester hill for $699, but they only have the black one in stock, Vodafone branded.

Arrived yesterday. Loving it already, only thing I don't like is the app's, hard to know if it is a true app or Sony bundled trying to sell you crap .
Screen is stunning, everyone I have shown the phone today are amazed, iphone and smasung users. I was reserved when it first came, because it didn't look that flash with the mat shipping screen guard, viewing angles were not good, once I remove this front and back and put on the supplied screen protectors, it is just stunning, even outside it is way better than any of my previous HTC phones.
My one is the white model

Hi. I just got my Xperia Z... I bought it online (mobicity). Looks like it's from France. I got the charging dock. But there's no screen protector inside the package. How come? And since it's from France, I wonder if that means I got the inferior screen panel...?

nizarnoor said:
Hi. I just got my Xperia Z... I bought it online (mobicity). Looks like it's from France. I got the charging dock. But there's no screen protector inside the package. How come? And since it's from France, I wonder if that means I got the inferior screen panel...?
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Sweet score on the dock. Best to ask Mobicity, maybe they put it on when they removed sim lock???
Sony rep liked my phone when I took it in to show him, nice guy, but on of the other guys had an attitude about it. As far as I am concerned if Sony don't get their act together what do they expect.

Xperia Z1 possibly on AT&T or T-Mobile

Just called Sony to get a new charger for my ion and happened to ask about the Z1. Apparently they have a contract with AT&T and that more than likely it will be released to them, if not T-Mobile. This could be another 6 months from now, but for those of you, such as myself, who have AT&T i thought this was good news. Hopefully it will put Sony on the map and allow them to release more high-end phones in the US on major carriers.

liljamjam said:
Just called Sony to get a new charger for my ion and happened to ask about the Z1. Apparently they have a contract with AT&T and that more than likely it will be released to them, if not T-Mobile. This could be another 6 months from now, but for those of you, such as myself, who have AT&T i thought this was good news. Hopefully it will put Sony on the map and allow them to release more high-end phones in the US on major carriers.
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This is nice news! It's a shame I don't see much in the way of any hint as to when this may come out in the U.S., I really hope it's not another six months, I'm not willing to spend $800 on this thing as much as I like it :/

liljamjam said:
Just called Sony to get a new charger for my ion and happened to ask about the Z1. Apparently they have a contract with AT&T and that more than likely it will be released to them, if not T-Mobile. This could be another 6 months from now, but for those of you, such as myself, who have AT&T i thought this was good news. Hopefully it will put Sony on the map and allow them to release more high-end phones in the US on major carriers.
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Could it be the 14 spring model, since somebody mentioned that att's not going to carry any Sony this year
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greatremix said:
Could it be the 14 spring model, since somebody mentioned that att's not going to carry any Sony this year
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Not gonna argue with that, sounds even better to me. And remember, "this year" is almost over

@evleaks just tweeted a T-Mobile branded Z1 today.

MRMNYC said:
This is nice news! It's a shame I don't see much in the way of any hint as to when this may come out in the U.S., I really hope it's not another six months, I'm not willing to spend $800 on this thing as much as I like it :/
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I see what ur saying about not willing/wanting to pay $800 for this phone, but i've had my C6903 for about a week now on T-Mobile LTE and all i can say is that it's nothing short of AWESOME. It's the first phone in quite a while that feels premium enough to keep for a while... and i've had ALOT of phones (about 6 just this year). And did i mention LTE! And another plus of the unlocked version: bluetooth internet sharing right out of the box! :good:

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I see what ur saying about not willing/wanting to pay $800 for this phone, but i've had my C6903 for about a week now on T-Mobile LTE and all i can say is that it's nothing short of AWESOME. It's the first phone in quite a while that feels premium enough to keep for a while... and i've had ALOT of phones (about 6 just this year). And did i mention LTE! And another plus of the unlocked version: bluetooth internet sharing right out of the box! :good:
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@evleaks just tweeted a T-Mobile branded Z1 today.
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Great to hear! It sounds like you got the LTE version in time since it looks like T-Mobile is going to carry it, but not AT&T. Just out of curiosity, what kind of download/upload speeds are you getting and where are you based? I'm in NY, and on AT&T -- when LTE was first introduced here, I was getting 30 down and 40 up, but nowadays, it's about 10 up and down. I may make the jump of carriers if the speed and network is OK.
Based on the EVLeaks photo, it seems it's a slightly modified version that will come out with T-Mobile, so, we'll see. Man, it's great being a consumer in a competitive market -- it sounds like Sony may be coming out with a new flagship in early 2014 using the WhiteMagic panel (http://www.androidauthority.com/jdi-super-bright-full-hd-displays-282810/) and with that one, hopefully Sony decides to go full force in the US. I'm also liking the rumors I'm hearing about the Samsung S5 thus far (water-resistant/proof, octacore, etc.). Decisions, decisions, decision!!!

where did you guys ordered yours? do you need an account on Sony to order one? or did you order it here in the States?
Thanks

I just picked up a Z waiting for the Z1 to be released on T-Mobile and the rep said "soon".
So I ran across this on the T-Mobile UK site http://www.t-mobile.co.uk/shop/pay-monthly/sony-xperia-z1-black/
Why isn't this available on T-Mobile US?

I bought my z1 off Craigslist. I'm on t-mobile 70 $ month unlimited data text and calls. I'm in Philadelphia. This is the speeds I get
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still waiting for this phone to be released with LTE

samven582 said:
still waiting for this phone to be released with LTE
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I don't remember about the other models, but I ordered a c6906 model, Telus branded from Canada, and it has LTE Bands for both T-Mobile and AT&T.

kusanou said:
I don't remember about the other models, but I ordered a c6906 model, Telus branded from Canada, and it has LTE Bands for both T-Mobile and AT&T.
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but there is no warrenty when you import

samven582 said:
but there is no warrenty when you import
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Damn, I forgot about that. Oh well, I take care of my stuff, and haven't been unfortunate enough to have anything severely damaged. I just hope there aren't any defects to worry about

I have a c6903 on tmobile. Insured for 6.99$month is fine enough for me. C6906 has all the lte bands. By the time this hits USA carriers it'll be old
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stealthj said:
I have a c6903 on tmobile. Insured for 6.99$month is fine enough for me. C6906 has all the lte bands. By the time this hits USA carriers it'll be old
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Same here. Got a C6903 from Clove UK along w/the SW2 for free. i didn't opt for a warranty but take care of my phones.
so far it works great on Tmobile and good on ATT and 3G only. Tmobile you can get LTE/4G if you have it in the area.

For us in the US

I've never bought a newly released International flagship phone before, so I'll be interested in knowing what's the best place to go about purchasing a Z2? This phone actually has me excited and I'll probably won't wait for a carrier version to show up, I'm sure I'm going to buy a International version. Is $800 about the right price one is expected to pay as I already see a eBay seller preselling them at that price.
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http://m.clove.co.uk/sony-xperia-z2
Clove is your best bet. I already preordered mine
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Hes known with a reliable source
DACHA from esato
Those in the US wanting the Z2 will have to wait until July. It will be available for Sprint, Verizon, AT&T and T-Mobile. The international version D6503 supports all the US LTE bands and it will work on AT&T and T-Mobie with no issues. I will be importing mine since I don't want to wait for another 5 months.
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http://www.esato.com/board/viewtopic.php?topic=206261&start=2460
I would rather get a unlocked bootloader instead of a locked one (from carriers)

Been wondering this myself. Pretty interested in the Z2 but don't know the best place to order one to get it sooner than later.

gclancer said:
http://m.clove.co.uk/sony-xperia-z2
Clove is your best bet. I already preordered mine
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Will this work on att network?
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My guess it will be on store.sony.com here in the states a month or two after the international release. They did this with the Z, Z1 and Z Ultra. Just may take a little more time.

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Will this work on att network?
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Yes. It also supports all of AT&T's LTE bands.

MOD Edit: Comment removed Needs to hit my hometown store tomorrow at 10 am
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Does international version work with T-Mobile's AWS bands for T-Mobile 4G HSPA+ full speed?

LitoNi said:
Hes known with a reliable source
DACHA from esato
http://www.esato.com/board/viewtopic.php?topic=206261&start=2460
I would rather get a unlocked bootloader instead of a locked one (from carriers)
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Wow, I wonder where he's getting that from. It'll be a shame if it really is that long. Ouch.

se1000 said:
Wow, I wonder where he's getting that from. It'll be a shame if it really is that long. Ouch.
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USA is always late in the game, even Canada got the Z1 earlier than the states lol. So even if his source isnt reliable, I can judge from the launch of Z1.
TBH, you cant really blame Sony, it is mostly the carriers' fault. Like i said before, if you want a unlocked bootloader for custom roms and kernels, stay away from carriers' phones.

LitoNi said:
USA is always late in the game, even Canada got the Z1 earlier than the states lol. So even if his source isnt reliable, I can judge from the launch of Z1.
TBH, you cant really blame Sony, it is mostly the carriers' fault. Like i said before, if you want a unlocked bootloader for custom roms and kernels, stay away from carriers' phones.
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Yeah, I caved, pre-order with clove.uk in! I WANT THIS PHONE!

se1000 said:
Yeah, I caved, pre-order with clove.uk in! I WANT THIS PHONE!
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forgot to mention that cNet said Sony is already in the talks with US carriers, but due to the fact that Z1 was launched not long ago, Z2 will be pushed back.
Honestly, if you are going to get a Z2 through a carrier from the states, dont bother... either wait for Z3 which will be most likely be announced at IFA (September) or order Z2 through online stores like clove etc...

LitoNi said:
forgot to mention that cNet said Sony is already in the talks with US carriers, but due to the fact that Z1 was launched not long ago, Z2 will be pushed back.
Honestly, if you are going to get a Z2 through a carrier from the states, dont bother... either wait for Z3 which will be most likely be announced at IFA (September) or order Z2 through online stores like clove etc...
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I don't think you read my post right. I put my preorder in with cove uk.

I agree.. If its going to be released in July, better off just waiting for the LG G3, will most likely have 805 processor and OIS

Unlocked mobiles also is selling pre orders.
http://www.unlocked-mobiles.com/sim-free-mobile-phones/sony-xperia-z2-sim-free-p-84674.html
They're also giving away some bluetooth speakers and those digital noise canceling earphones
Edit - fixed link

Its expensive though to pre-order right now. Will the price drop later?

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Its expensive though to pre-order right now. Will the price drop later?
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Probably not till after release

LitoNi said:
forgot to mention that cNet said Sony is already in the talks with US carriers, but due to the fact that Z1 was launched not long ago, Z2 will be pushed back. .
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Hmm, I don't know... None of the US carriers ever had the Z1. T-mobile launched the Z1S variant about a month ago, but that's it.
I don't think Z2 will be pushed back for that reason. Actually, I'm not even sure if it will be available on US carriers. Maybe T-Mobile, eventually.
In the US, I think our only options will be:
- Pre-order from the UK and pray there are no defects, etc.
- Wait for US importers like Negri to get them (and probably jack up the price a bit)
- Wait for the Sony Store or web site to offer them. This is probably our best bet, but no idea when they'll actually have them.
- Or lastly, wait for T-mobile to release the Z2S with a locked bootloader about 1 month before the release of the Z3

Not to mention if the Z2 ever comes out over here the carriers might alter the design like T-Mobile did to the Z1s.. Plastic frame instead of aluminum..

Xperia Z2 may release in May

http://www.phonesreview.co.uk/2014/03/22/sony-xperia-z2-set-for-a-later-release/
This would be awful for everyone. With HTC and Samsung releasing before Sony, are people going to hold out that long?

It makes non sense as the Z2 was revealed before S5 and M8, also the rom was already pulled out from Z2 meaning even software wise it's ready

vegetaleb said:
It makes non sense as the Z2 was revealed before S5 and M8, also the rom was already pulled out from Z2 meaning even software wise it's ready
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No matter if low yield on some part, my guess would be... the screen, that's the biggest change from Z1.

edge3uk said:
http://www.phonesreview.co.uk/2014/03/22/sony-xperia-z2-set-for-a-later-release/
This would be awful for everyone. With HTC and Samsung releasing before Sony, are people going to hold out that long?
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The same issue from samsung with s5. The samsung encountered the camera when vendors can't provide volume for them. M8 of htc they will sell some minutes after they're launching M8. Moreover, i'll wait z2. Becuase i think z2 is the best of phone.
The another monster, we can look that is oppo find 7. It's cheeper than all of phone.

Not good news
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RIP Sony

The news is BS.
While initial supply will be limited first shipments should already arrive this month, at the latest the beginning of next month.
But I do expect it to not be readily available before May as Sony has underestimated demand / overestimated what Samsung would offer with their S5.

Sony UK has already confirmed a few days ago that the release date will NOT be changed but may suffer from limited quantities in the first two weeks. More on Xperia Blog.
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Yes, I'm sure that Sony will go out of business because of that...

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Rapidly Increasing Popularity

HYPER-X10 said:
Rapidly Increasing Popularity
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I'd say Rapidly Increasing Price LMAO

first april
sony z2 will be here in lebanon next weekend , in sony world store

This isn't a big problem for me my upgrade isn't until may 12th so the next month and a half is all about gathering Intel about rooting, minor/major problems, gauging the competition
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I'd say Rapidly Increasing Price LMAO
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A little bit, maybe Not to defend Sony or anything like that cause I don't really care - but on the other hand, look, Galaxy S5 is the same price as Z2, and you get premium metal/glass build vs. perforated plastic. Anyway, I still think that flagship smartphones are too expensive...

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I'd say Rapidly Increasing Price LMAO
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I don't get this, Ibought my X10 for 6000SEK when it came out here in Sweden I then got the X8 for 3000SEK but then again I switched over to high-end and got ARC/XS/XZ/Z1 and all of them cost me 6000SEK again.
Next month I am getting the Z2 and it will cost 6000SEK too sooo "Rapidly Increasing Price" not so much!
This has probably more to do with the exchange rates and how the Euro/Pound/Dollar/Yen has suffered so much last 5 years.
1Euro used to cost around 10SEK and more but today it stands on 8.8
The pound used to cost 14SEK but now it stands on 10.4

I have already upgraded and pre-ordered my Z2 which will arrive on 10th of April here in the UK. So it's still in the competition.

hasona said:
I don't get this, Ibought my X10 for 6000SEK when it came out here in Sweden I then got the X8 for 3000SEK but then again I switched over to high-end and got ARC/XS/XZ/Z1 and all of them cost me 6000SEK again.
Next month I am getting the Z2 and it will cost 6000SEK too sooo "Rapidly Increasing Price" not so much!
This has probably more to do with the exchange rates and how the Euro/Pound/Dollar/Yen has suffered so much last 5 years.
1Euro used to cost around 10SEK and more but today it stands on 8.8
The pound used to cost 14SEK but now it stands on 10.4
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It has to do with Moore's law and no matter how exchange rate changes pricing remains more or less same

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It has to do with Moore's law and no matter how exchange rate changes pricing remains more or less same
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Of course a change in currenct power will change the outcome of the price, the Swedish price has been almost the same because of one simple reason - SEK is not a danger currency and has been performing good while everyone else got hit massively by the financial crisis.
Post touch-erahigh-end phones almost always cost the same here in Sweden - 6000SEK and that is not because of Moore's law it's instead it is a reaction on how the market looks like today

Received e.mail from my supplier : Z2 will be available around 9 may ( including the free headphone from pre-order action )
Counting the days.......

brouwerchris said:
Received e.mail from my supplier : Z2 will be available around 9 may ( including the free headphone from pre-order action )
Counting the days.......
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That's bad news. Who did you buy it from ?

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That's bad news. Who did you buy it from ?
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16th of march I extended my contract with Hi ( my provider in the Netherlands) through Belsimpel ( internetshop in the Netherlands)
Initially Z2 would be delivered within 5 weeks,now delayed by 2 weeks.....

Sony's event today--What a letdown

All they announced was a Verizon Z3? Not even a Z3C? What a bunch of hype for nothing!
So glad I didn't wait on this event to buy my Z3C, but disappointed not to see more U.S. carrier support. Oh well.
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phositadc said:
All they announced was a Verizon Z3? Not even a Z3C? What a bunch of hype for nothing!
So glad I didn't wait on this event to buy my Z3C, but disappointed not to see more U.S. carrier support. Oh well.
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I agree, I am very upset that there was no mention of the Z3C at all. I might as well buy it unlocked now.
@phositadc - Where did you buy your Z3C? How much was it? And are you using it for Tmobile?

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I agree, I am very upset that there was no mention of the Z3C at all. I might as well buy it unlocked now.
@phositadc - Where did you buy your Z3C? How much was it? And are you using it for Tmobile?
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I bought it from a vendor named Delta Mobiles on Amazon. It was about 15% more expensive than Clove, but I don't have to worry about imports and it was on Amazon prime so it has easy and free returns if I need to return. Total cost was $550. They ran out of stock after I bought.
Using on AT&T and it works great so far, but I've only had it 1 day. But very promising, might turn out to be my favorite phone ever because it's a great combo of reasonable size and flagship specs.
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phositadc said:
I bought it from a vendor named Delta Mobiles on Amazon. It was about 15% more expensive than Clove, but I don't have to worry about imports and it was on Amazon prime so it has easy and free returns if I need to return. Total cost was $550. They ran out of stock after I bought.
Using on AT&T and it works great so far, but I've only had it 1 day. But very promising, might turn out to be my favorite phone ever because it's a great combo of reasonable size and flagship specs.
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I found DeltaMobiles on Amazon. Its $535.00 for White Z3C with Prime Shipping. And Chase freedom gives 5% back making it $508.25 shipped. Too bad the Green Color isnt in stock atm. I wonder how the warranty will be handled in the USA..
I think I'll sleep on it over the weekend and make my decision then. Thanks for the info!

unk3 said:
I found DeltaMobiles on Amazon. Its $535.00 for White Z3C with Prime Shipping. And Chase freedom gives 5% back making it $508.25 shipped. Too bad the Green Color isnt in stock atm. I wonder how the warranty will be handled in the USA..
I think I'll sleep on it over the weekend and make my decision then. Thanks for the info!
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5% back? Is that a permanent thing on all purchases from Amazon?
If so I need to get that card... I buy WAY too much from Amazon.
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phositadc said:
5% back? Is that a permanent thing on all purchases from Amazon?
If so I need to get that card... I buy WAY too much from Amazon.
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Chase Freedom only gives 5% back from October 1st to December 31st. Perfect time for the holidays.

unk3 said:
Chase Freedom only gives 5% back from October 1st to December 31st. Perfect time for the holidays.
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Ah ok too bad it's not permanent!
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Can you use an amazon z3c in Verizon?

no, you can't use any of the z3's except for the z3v on verizon.