Sony's event today--What a letdown - Xperia Z3 Compact General

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?

unk3 said:
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.

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Free xperia play at google io !

The giveaway took place in the C++/Game Developer panel, which discussed the use of native code in Android applications (games, in particular, are likely to use the NDK as opposed to standard Dalvik). And aside from winning some karma points from developers, Sony’s motivation for handing out the phones are pretty clear: give developers a phone that features the gamepad, and they’re much more likely to make sure their games work flawlessly with it.
http://techcrunch.com/2011/05/11/an...-game-developers-get-free-xperia-play-phones/
Does anyone know if these are carrier unlocked and able to connect to Fastboot? I'm seeing a few popping up on eBay in the $500-$600 range and I think I'm going to take the plunge.
If they're from Sony then they're most likely unlocked phones. I can't imagine them going "here, have a phone, it only works on -network- though"
Thanks. That's what I was thinking.
MechaBouncer said:
Does anyone know if these are carrier unlocked and able to connect to Fastboot? I'm seeing a few popping up on eBay in the $500-$600 range and I think I'm going to take the plunge.
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I got mine from ebay for 475 best offer. Its unlocked no carrier markings. Its from Google io so I would assume so. They were given to devs
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charlieb620 said:
I got mine from ebay for 475 best offer. Its unlocked no carrier markings. Its from Google io so I would assume so. They were given to devs
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Damn, you got a good deal. Should have waited a week to buy mine, lol. Wish I had future premonition that they were doling these out.
However, still kind of bummed devs aren't taking this seriously...
charlieb620 said:
I got mine from ebay for 475 best offer. Its unlocked no carrier markings. Its from Google io so I would assume so. They were given to devs
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Wow! I got one for a Best Offer of $550. Now I feel like I should have gone lower. Ah well. I was expecting to pay at least that anyway. Better than spending around $700 for one.
charlieb620 said:
I got mine from ebay for 475 best offer. Its unlocked no carrier markings. Its from Google io so I would assume so. They were given to devs
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can you pm me the item number? I wanna check the listing.
i might resale. the price is fluctuating seen some for 500 or best offer and seen some on auction going up to 625. i have to see. devs are selling their plays and keeping the tablets. i seen the tablets going for $1000+
my best offer was $515 but i used ebay bucks i had left over so it bought it down to $475.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=190532493139&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT
best offer $515 used ebay bucks i had laying around bought it for $475 cash free shipping. should be here monday.
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can you pm me the item number? I wanna check the listing.
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posted link inside.
Excuse me for my ignorant question but is it correct to assume that even though these Google I/O Xperia Play's are unlocked that it's only for SIM and you would still need to use Gingerbreak to get root access right?
I'm asking because I'm in the process of buying one so I want to know how much I need to tinker with it. I also assume I won't need to debrand it and that it is pretty stock no?
liaoip said:
Excuse me for my ignorant question but is it correct to assume that even though these Google I/O Xperia Play's are unlocked that it's only for SIM and you would still need to use Gingerbreak to get root access right?
I'm asking because I'm in the process of buying one so I want to know how much I need to tinker with it. I also assume I won't need to debrand it and that it is pretty stock no?
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From what i could tell on eBay there were a couple CDMA phones.
As well the GSM ones all appear to be the exact same phone as the Canadian one R800a just unbranded so i'd guess root access would have to be done via gingerbreak, however as mine arrives monday i'll update if this is the case.
charlieb620 said:
best offer $515 used ebay bucks i had laying around bought it for $475 cash free shipping. should be here monday.
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Lucky you, i ended up at $540 as my timing sux.
Awesome phone at crazy price. I also got the dock and it looks very good.
I got it on ebay for $450 (item number 120725728032) and add a 10% back in ebay bucks as I bought it before the IE9 + Window 7 8% bonus ebay bucks ended. Very sweet deal at $405 + $7 for almost overnight shipping. I think the seller didn't care for much profit and also he didn't mention R800a prominently to get attention.
It's not much thicker than X10 and is actually a little shorter. The four buttons it has should have been on Arc along with the front camera. Will be using it for a week or two before I pass it on to my son while I go back to my Arc.
I have one of these coming tomorrow (ebay, ~$500 shipped). Is there any difference in software compared to the Verizon model? Is it going to be primarily stock 2.3?
This may sound like a foolish question, but, considering these aren't widely available, does everyone think these will get proper updates from SE?
Has anyone gotten the verizon version of one of these phones? I was thinking about grabbing one on ebay before they disappear to use on my verizon account, but wanted to check ahead of time to see if the bootloader on the developer version would be unlockable. Can anyone confirm this?

Newegg Cyber Monday deal ($249)

$279 with $30 promo code CYBERMND9 for the black, CYBERMND16 for the white.
Reckoning said:
$279 with $30 promo code CYBERMND9 for the black, CYBERMND16 for the white.
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Just picked one up, not quite as good as the crazy $179, but still a great price! If they were down in the $200s to begin with this tablet would have gotten more of the attention it deserved
alfuh said:
Just picked one up, not quite as good as the crazy $179, but still a great price! If they were down in the $200s to begin with this tablet would have gotten more of the attention it deserved
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Those idiots. There were plenty of people ready to drop the $299 that the pre-introduction rumors indicated. When it came in at $349, most of them walked away. If only...
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GTabJosh said:
Those idiots. There were plenty of people ready to drop the $299 that the pre-introduction rumors indicated. When it came in at $349, most of them walked away. If only...
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Agreed. The reviews tend to justify the $350 price, but it's just not a magic spot. $299 along with an actual advertising campaign would've sold these things like hotcakes.
Mark
Wonder if Newegg is dropping prices like crazy to unload the batch with the bad screens.
situman said:
Wonder if Newegg is dropping prices like crazy to unload the batch with the bad screens.
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That's really a pretty inflamatory question. The same could be said of virtually any retailer that discounts any product on Cyber Monday. Irrespective, Newegg's generous return policy makes it a non sequitur.
situman said:
Wonder if Newegg is dropping prices like crazy to unload the batch with the bad screens.
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I haven't received mine yet, but from what I've read, I doubt that the blue line is a big concern for all owners.
It's not. If not for the anal retentive folks here, I would have never even noticed it.
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Duffman14 said:
It's not. If not for the anal retentive folks here, I would have never even noticed it.
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I noticed it the first day, but really never again. I use it all the time for playing games and browsing and even if I look for it I can't see it.
People just like to complain. It's like that on every device forum.
black is soldout... but white still available... great price,
Reckoning said:
That's really a pretty inflamatory question. The same could be said of virtually any retailer that discounts any product on Cyber Monday. Irrespective, Newegg's generous return policy makes it a non sequitur.
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I don't see the N5 or new N7 discounted extensively like this. Anyways its just all speculation. The deals dead anyways.
The N5 and N7 are subsidized by Google from the start.
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received no blacklight problem
so i just received my g pad today and luckily no blacklight issue so this deal was good. Has anybody else order and received?
snaketooth2007 said:
so i just received my g pad today and luckily no blacklight issue so this deal was good. Has anybody else order and received?
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When did you order yours from Newegg? Still waiting on mine, crossing fingers to avoid backlight problems because it'd be tough for me to return where I live.
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Impromark said:
When did you order yours from Newegg? Still waiting on mine, crossing fingers to avoid backlight problems because it'd be tough for me to return where I live.
Mark
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I ordered mine on monday and good luck to you. Not all all of them have problems
snaketooth2007 said:
I ordered mine on monday and good luck to you. Not all all of them have problems
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Geez. Mine's not due to get here until next Monday, even with 3-day shipping. Took them two days to get it shipped.
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coleam said:
Geez. Mine's not due to get here until next Monday, even with 3-day shipping. Took them two days to get it shipped.
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Mine came 2 days early from what ups said
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I ordered Monday and still shows as packaging, I've called twice trying to get overnight shipping for the delay, but no luck.
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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?
adil7884 said:
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.
XblackdemonX said:
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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dknotty said:
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.
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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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.
dknotty said:
Meh gold only... Epic fail.
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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.
max1001 said:
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.

Axon 7 Both Colors For As Low As $355

https://jet.com/product/ZTE-AXON-7-...-America-War/b65aa518f60942ad959b5cba16282538
Hey guys, found this over on another forum and thought I would pass it along. Both colors in stock, with free 2 day shipping. To get it down to $355 you have to use code Triple15 at checkout and use debit card and waive returns. Using a credit card brings it to $361. They are both IN STOCK!!! Awesome deal:highfive:
Alternatively, if it is your first purchase from jet use SHOP10 to bring it down even lower to $346!
If you use code SHOP10, it's a better code saving. TRIPLE15 maximum discount is $30. SHOP10 gives you 10% off but maximum is $50.
aktran9 said:
If you use code SHOP10, it's a better code saving. TRIPLE15 maximum discount is $30. SHOP10 gives you 10% off but maximum is $50.
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Nice! That's even better.
Yep, shows $346 shipped for me with SHOP10. Sweet!
Damn.. wish I would've seen this before buying on Swappa..
Nitemare3219 said:
Damn.. wish I would've seen this before buying on Swappa..
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Same?
Was thinking about picking it up locally at Best Buy but $399 plus tax brings me to $432. Jet is way better, almost a $100 swing geez.
Currently only shows the gold and it's "unavailable" ?
Always thank those who are helpful...and just ignore those who aren't.
tdgillihan said:
Currently only shows the gold and it's "unavailable" ?
Always thank those who are helpful...and just ignore those who aren't.
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You just missed out. It was available in both colors for about 24 hrs. They must have had alot of stock. Over 400 people looked at this thread.
I think they're back in Stock. Just added one to my cart to see how much he it would cost. I think it just became a steal at 346 shipped. That's awesome! Crete an account with Jet and you get it for even cheaper!
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Just ordered mine too. The one I currently have is going back to ZTE.
No colors are in stock right now. Anyone know if these come with Passport 2.0?
paulthuong said:
Just ordered mine too. The one I currently have is going back to ZTE.
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Wtf? Still not showing any for me. Weird.
osmosizzz said:
I think they're back in Stock. Just added one to my cart to see how much he it would cost. I think it just became a steal at 346 shipped. That's awesome! Crete an account with Jet and you get it for even cheaper!
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Gold one is at $277 on Amazon, ships in 3-5 weeks
shadowmx said:
Gold one is at $277 on Amazon, ships in 3-5 weeks
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Damn hope this ships!!!
I just went to Best Buy and had them price match.
Edit: Amazon has killed the deal within the last 10 minutes. Good luck to those who ordered. Hopefully you'll have better luck than the last time I tried a deal like this.
jonathan3579 said:
I just went to Best Buy and had them price match.
Edit: Amazon has killed the deal within the last 10 minutes. Good luck to those who ordered. Hopefully you'll have better luck than the last time I tried a deal like this.
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Lucky you. I went to Best Buy, and after showing the rep for a couple of minutes, Amazon killed the deal. So bad luck for me
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Lucky you. I went to Best Buy, and after showing the rep for a couple of minutes, Amazon killed the deal. So bad luck for me
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As soon as I saw the deal, I had to battle with myself over ordering and possibly having the order cancelled or driving myself across the street to Best Buy. I decided to try and I got lucky for once with this phone. I've literally cancelled 4 orders that got delayed so even though I didn't want this color, I finally got the phone and for a steal.
Yeah, and now it's showing the grey one starting at $519! ? But the gold is still not bad at $361.
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Im thinking about getting this phone until christmas (or the black friday season). Does anyone have an idea if there will be a way to get the phone at a lower price? Is this deal limited time?

uk release

Does anyone have any idea when the UK release is planned ,about to pull the trigger on a U11+ or pixel 2 XL ,but would love to get the PH-1 instead
Still waiting for it myself but Essential hasn't shared any news. Everytime they've been asked they keep coming back with a bot like response "stay tuned for more news" or " we are working hard to release the phone in new markets." I'm finding it harder to wait for its release and am considering competitors too. I personally think it's not looking likely.
If you have money rather than looking at a contract, I got it from Amazon US for about £500 delivered (Inc taxes)
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If you have money rather than looking at a contract, I got it from Amazon US for about £500 delivered (Inc taxes)
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I've considered this too but with the phone plagued with build quality issues isn't it a risky move. The warranty doesn't apply on imported phones.
Have you had any problems or are aware if amazon UK would accept a return if something goes wrong?
khushg said:
I've considered this too but with the phone plagued with build quality issues isn't it a risky move. The warranty doesn't apply on imported phones.
Have you had any problems or are aware if amazon UK would accept a return if something goes wrong?
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That's fair enough and have been fortunate to actually have no hardware issues, with only the few niggles that are part of the early release.
I'm actually not aware if Amazon UK would and me being me, would have just seen what happens should it occur.
I do appreciate your concern though
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If you have money rather than looking at a contract, I got it from Amazon US for about £500 delivered (Inc taxes)
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I looked into that phone and camera $699 about £530 ,but at checkout it was adding about $200 import taxes etc
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Still waiting for it myself but Essential hasn't shared any news. Everytime they've been asked they keep coming back with a bot like response "stay tuned for more news" or " we are working hard to release the phone in new markets." I'm finding it harder to wait for its release and am considering competitors too. I personally think it's not looking likely.
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Same here - too bad that they are not sharing any details on that matter. I'll be going with the competition too, even tough I would have loved to give it a shot.
combat goofwing said:
I looked into that phone and camera $699 about £530 ,but at checkout it was adding about $200 import taxes etc
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Not sure, but I just checked with phone only
What did you do about a charger
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What did you do about a charger
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Used my Pixel XL one mate
Perhaps they aren't coming to the EU at all this late.
Went out on a limb and bought it from Amazon US. For £388 (dollar to GBP conversion, Inc tax) the phone PLUS the 360 camera! Only for Cyber Monday!
Dame just ordered the one plus 5 T
Just cancelled one plus 5t and ordered essential phone £388 for phone and 360 camera including import duty is bargain of the year
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I brought an American to UK converter plug on the way back through Gatwick, works a charm ...
I'm thinking of buying it also but there camera is the showstopper. Has it improved at all? What do we do for warranty?
Thinking is it even worth doing videos for my YouTube channel with it.
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I'm thinking of buying it also but there camera is the showstopper. Has it improved at all? What do we do for warranty?
Thinking is it even worth doing videos for my YouTube channel with it.
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In terms of warranty for UK I think we are stuffed. I got sick and tired of waiting for a release date and we still haven't heard anything. I haven't actually checked but maybe amazon UK will be willing to take it back if something is wrong.
Damn 4gb ram

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