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I was following the Singapore Live Launch this morning and the main topic that came about was Singapore will be getting the first release on the 6 June.
Other nations will follow.
See here for details on the Singapore Live Show.
It is already available for online purchase. I just bought one and will be collecting my unit next monday (31st May).
can u tell us where?
it's available mostly from local telcos in Singapore
g00ndu said:
It is already available for online purchase. I just bought one and will be collecting my unit next monday (31st May).
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g00ndu,
once u got ur i9000, wud u mind testing whether the Video Call feature is available and can it be used?
looking forward to ur reply
fulofash said:
g00ndu,
once u got ur i9000, wud u mind testing whether the Video Call feature is available and can it be used?
looking forward to ur reply
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Sure, and once and for all, i will let Beards and company whether there is an LED flash. I seriously doubt that there was one.
Will post once i get my unit on monday.
Mikulec said:
can u tell us where?
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I bought it online @ the following link:
https://www.singtelshop.com/#
How do you buy it without a contract on that website singtel ?
because I can't seem to be able to find a link to buy it without contract as I don't live in Singapore.
g00ndu said:
Sure, and once and for all, i will let Beards and company whether there is an LED flash. I seriously doubt that there was one.
Will post once i get my unit on monday.
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ahh. cant wait! thanx in advance
Archius said:
How do you buy it without a contract on that website singtel ?
because I can't seem to be able to find a link to buy it without contract as I don't live in Singapore.
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You can't. That's a telco site, only sells locally with telco contract.
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You can't. That's a telco site, only sells locally with telco contract.
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Yup, and at this point of time, only this telco has the tie-up with Samsung. Very similar when the Iphone is launched in SNG.
P/S: Our government doesn't encourage exclusive tie-ups on a permanent basis, which is why Iphone was later sold on the other 2 telcos as well.
P/P/S: I don't even know if this is the 16gb or the 8gb model, but then again it comes with 2 free gifts - 1 pair of "Super Junior" concert tickets and a table stand, whatever that is.
Super Junior is a all boy band from korea. I have seen people paying good money just to go to the concert.
I've checked the phone out yesterday. The screen is just awesome but i noticed that the Google Voice Search function is not available in the phone I've tested. There is no mic icon beside the google search box.
It would be a bummer if they have decided to not include the function. Anyone knows if the function has been omitted out in the retail set or that it is only on the set that I've tested on.
Strange, several of the reviews have commented how accurate the voice search was.
g00ndu said:
Yup, and at this point of time, only this telco has the tie-up with Samsung. Very similar when the Iphone is launched in SNG.
P/S: Our government doesn't encourage exclusive tie-ups on a permanent basis, which is why Iphone was later sold on the other 2 telcos as well.
P/P/S: I don't even know if this is the 16gb or the 8gb model, but then again it comes with 2 free gifts - 1 pair of "Super Junior" concert tickets and a table stand, whatever that is.
Super Junior is a all boy band from korea. I have seen people paying good money just to go to the concert.
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To add on, we have rules that doesn't allow SIM locks on phones, so it can be used with any operator. Expect to see many sets sold on the local market as all the girls ditch the sets because they're just interested in seeing Super Junior.
I'm not so sure about the tie-ups, phones like Milestone is still exclusive to SH after so long, as the Cliq and Backflip are exclusive to ST...of course, without sim locks, it really doesn't matter much unless u really want the telco subsidy.
It's the 16gb model. Brochures and launch party states it's only 16gb model sold in SG.
TravUK said:
Strange, several of the reviews have commented how accurate the voice search was.
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Is that the contact search they were referring to?
My brother has a Desire and when he loads Google Maps there's no voice search yet I have it on my WM HD2.
zkillers said:
It would be a bummer if they have decided to not include the function. Anyone knows if the function has been omitted out in the retail set or that it is only on the set that I've tested on.
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I think they have included it, because I have read that it is pretty accurate on this phone (somewhere...)*.
The new vlingo is pretty neat, though, and looks to be a lot more accurate than the standard Google voice stuff!
I quite like this guy's reviews: http://hemorrdroids.net/
He doesn't have too many, but he usually gives me the information I want to hear, and is concise (which I found a lot of the American review sites aren't!)
Anyway, his vlingo demo impressed me.
*edit: just checked, and gsmarena say the voice search is good on this phone: http://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_i9000_galaxy_s-review-478p8.php
hashfoo said:
I think they have included it, because I have read that it is pretty accurate on this phone (somewhere...)*.
The new vlingo is pretty neat, though, and looks to be a lot more accurate than the standard Google voice stuff!
I quite like this guy's reviews: http://hemorrdroids.net/
He doesn't have too many, but he usually gives me the information I want to hear, and is concise (which I found a lot of the American review sites aren't!)
Anyway, his vlingo demo impressed me.
*edit: just checked, and gsmarena say the voice search is good on this phone: http://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_i9000_galaxy_s-review-478p8.php
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Thanks for the links. Yeah I've read the review on GSMarena before testing the phone. That was why I was surprised to not see the microphone icon beside the google search box. Anyway I believe some of the early birds will be receiving their phones tomorrow. Hopefully they can review the phone and maybe confirm any rumours.
zkillers said:
I've checked the phone out yesterday. The screen is just awesome but i noticed that the Google Voice Search function is not available in the phone I've tested. There is no mic icon beside the google search box.
It would be a bummer if they have decided to not include the function. Anyone knows if the function has been omitted out in the retail set or that it is only on the set that I've tested on.
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The google voice search was'nt on my X10 but you should be able to download it from the Android Market "Google Search By Voice".
kenkiller said:
To add on, we have rules that doesn't allow SIM locks on phones, so it can be used with any operator. Expect to see many sets sold on the local market as all the girls ditch the sets because they're just interested in seeing Super Junior.
I'm not so sure about the tie-ups, phones like Milestone is still exclusive to SH after so long, as the Cliq and Backflip are exclusive to ST...of course, without sim locks, it really doesn't matter much unless u really want the telco subsidy.
It's the 16gb model. Brochures and launch party states it's only 16gb model sold in SG.
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So, you ordered yours oredi?
g00ndu said:
So, you ordered yours oredi?
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Yes I have.
I everybody I have a Sony Ericson Xperia X10 and I am tired of it because it is to laggy. So I was tinkig about buying a new phone, and when I saw the new Nexus 4 I new that it was the e best phone for me.
The problem is that I am Portuguese, so I live in Portugal xD, and I cant buy things from the Play Store. Do you guys know any other way to buy it for the same price as in the Play Store? Like eBay or Amazon. Some place thet ships things to Portugal.
Thanks for you attention.
J.Diogo said:
I everybody I have a Sony Ericson Xperia X10 and I am tired of it because it is to laggy. So I was tinkig about buying a new phone, and when I saw the new Nexus 4 I new that it was the e best phone for me.
The problem is that I am Portuguese, so I live in Portugal xD, and I cant buy things from the Play Store. Do you guys know any other way to buy it for the same price as in the Play Store? Like eBay or Amazon. Some place thet ships things to Portugal.
Thanks for you attention.
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prolly not gonna happen just yet. ebay is crazy, the phones are going for 500-1000 right now. if anyone buys them at that price, CRAZY! lol
just wait, maybe google will open support for your country. it takes time but if you can't wait, ebay for the crazy high prices.
Sorry to hear that.
J.Diogo said:
I everybody I have a Sony Ericson Xperia X10 and I am tired of it because it is to laggy. So I was tinkig about buying a new phone, and when I saw the new Nexus 4 I new that it was the e best phone for me.
The problem is that I am Portuguese, so I live in Portugal xD, and I cant buy things from the Play Store. Do you guys know any other way to buy it for the same price as in the Play Store? Like eBay or Amazon. Some place thet ships things to Portugal.
Thanks for you attention.
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Sorry to hear about that. D:
Right now the only cheapsies way to get it is wait for the Play Store, ebay is ridiculous overpriced. Do you know anyone in a region that can buy it for you? Whenever they get them back in stock, rumors point to possibly as early as tomorrow, but Google claims in the next couple of weeks on their google plus page.
Ebay is out of the question, they're way higher than the Play Store.
My advice is ask someone you know to buy one for you in a region that sells them, and you would likely have to pay them a bit extra to ship it to you. :\ Sorry that's all I got.
quickmirror said:
My advice is ask someone you know to buy one for you in a region that sells them, and you would likely have to pay them a bit extra to ship it to you. :\ Sorry that's all I got.
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This is your best bet. However, since the phone is sold out in the playstore everywhere, it will take a while for even this option to become viable.
Thanks for all the replys. I have an uncle in the UK, I wll ask him about buying and stuff.
Thanks again.:good:
There might be another way!
J.Diogo said:
Thanks for all the replys. I have an uncle in the UK, I wll ask him about buying and stuff.
Thanks again.:good:
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Hi J. Diogo,
You could try contacting a company in your country which does this kind of stuff. They give you an address from United States or any country which they ship from, so you can buy without having to travel. After Google ships to the given address and the company has received it, they ship it to brazil, then you pick it up. You may pay for weight and combustible, i'm not sure, you'll need to find it out with this company.
You'll probably need:
- A payment method accepted by Google.
- A VPN to change your IP to the country of the given address. — You'll need to check if it is legal or illegal in your country.
- The shipping address given by this company.
Hi m8s!!!
i found out this site:
http://www.idigitalshop.com/en/193-new-htc-one-64gb.html#/color-white
how it is possible such a price?!?!
any ideas or previous experience with that site?
o.o???
its saffer?
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Aptds. 0850-00056
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Panama
Tel: +507.65995877
it says they have 1 red one in stock o0
snorkle said:
it says they have 1 red one in stock o0
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Interesting and possible they got some of the Ones released in Germany (Their physical address on the site says "Warsaw, Poland"). I'd have to check on them before I bought anything since I've never heard of them.
Just found this on a quick Google search for them: http://www.scamadviser.com/is-idigitalshop.com-safe.html
Not sure if they're good or bad, but they are very new apparently.
they told me their phones comes from usa partner... in fact they are 64Gb..
envoy_467 said:
they told me their phones comes from usa partner... in fact they are 64Gb..
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It could be.
But I still don't believe they have them in stock. (especially the RED one!!!)
Really don't think its true since they claim to have a "Red HTC One" in stock.. someone call contact them and find out
i made a contact yesterday, thay told me so.. i was wondering if someone has already bought something from them
from scamadviser.com:
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This webiste is very new , and as such doesn't have an online reputation yet. As with all new businesses , we suggest that you take care and if necessary get in contact with the owners before placing an order of value.
This site is using an anonymous service - which prevents us from identifying the site owner. This can sometimes be just so that the owner does not receive spam, but be aware that many scam sites use this as a method to hide their identify. If this is an ecommerce site - we would suggest you confirm the business address with the website owners.
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mmm... why the hell they should use anonymous service??
I'm from Warsaw and they use false postal code... I've asked them a question, now waiting for answer, but I'd be very careful.
Sounds too good to be true
Apparently they have a mobile number in the contact us page which is always off lol
Actually it's not a mobile, but it still sounds too suspicious for me.
Come on, guys: it's a SCAM!
They pretend to have in stock the Red one and to sell all versions a a ridicolous price!!! :silly:
Hekatonpsychos said:
Actually it's not a mobile, but it still sounds too suspicious for me.
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But how can a land line is unavailable/switched off
It looks like polish land line. It isn't switched off, it looks like there's an automated secretary on this line.
Dear Customer,
Phones are in stock ready to be shipped. Phones are imported from USA. If you are interested in buying go ahead and place your order with us.
Thank you for shopping with us,
iDigitalShop
Slaska 7 Str. 54-118,
Warsaw, Poland.
Tel: +48222197244
Email: [email protected]
Yeah for me it sounds like a scam, they are like "come on, don't think :give us your money !"
maxbe said:
Dear Customer,
Phones are in stock ready to be shipped. Phones are imported from USA. If you are interested in buying go ahead and place your order with us.
Thank you for shopping with us,
iDigitalShop
Slaska 7 Str. 54-118,
Warsaw, Poland.
Tel: +48222197244
Email: [email protected]
Yeah for me it sounds like a scam, they are like "come on, don't think :give us your money !"
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I got the same answer from them. How is it imported from the states but we haven't heard a thing
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Dodgy as hell guy's I wouldn't bother but some poor fella will.
You know what they say If it sounds too good to be true then it probably is.
HTC has a program called Champions for employees of carrier retail stores. They are offering them a M9 at $299 off contract. Furthermore if they buy a M9 from the discount program they can trade it in for the next One at no extra charge with their "One for Life" program. I posted the screen shot from the email on my G+ page: https://plus.google.com/+PatrickHill/posts/Mr462GhpLbw
So if you work in a carrier store go sign up for Champions and get your M9 for only $299
is this us only?
My store wasn't listed, but it's a small mom and pop shop that IS an authorized T-Mo dealer. Hope I'm able to be considered and that it isn't closed to only those who work at the retail stores.
I wish I was working at a carrier retail store. Ugh maybe next time... Wondering if a friend who works there can do the favor for none workers?
These deals are generally restricted to corporate retail stores by the phone manufacturers as they do actually verify that you're eligible before allowing you to make the purchase. Could be different for this deal but I'm assuming it's not.
I am a member of HTC champions. there is a strict verification policy to ensure that you are a corporate retailer employee. The community is meant to help dealers learn about HTC and interact with other corporate employees.
Is it a U.S. only offering?
Dog-G said:
Is it a U.S. only offering?
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yup
I wonder if this is offered through Best Buy Mobile ))
mccorkendale said:
I wonder if this is offered through Best Buy Mobile ))
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Yes it is and I already ordered mine as a Best Buy Mobile employee.
max53389 said:
Yes it is and I already ordered mine as a Best Buy Mobile employee.
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Did you use your work email if you have one? Just wanted to make sure cuz I just used my personal email to sign up but I dont know if they use the corporate email to verify or anything (I have one if they need it). And would you mind saying how long it took for you to get verified?
I went to the Montclair, New Jersey HTC event on 4-9 to pick up mine.
I should really get a part time job at a store so I can get these kind of perks. I sell enough phones usually just by talking to people about phones and helping them decide then some of these sales reps I usually school any of the young sales reps that try to help me when I'm in a store.. I actually cut into one guy's sale at AT&T because he was telling this customer sh** that just was false and set him straight real fast.. haha
Are we sure this is US only? I really hope not. I'm Canadian and my store was listed when I signed up... It even allows Canadian addresses (listing provinces and allowing postal codes, etc). I'd be deeply disappointed if we're left out of this. Does anyone know?
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Did you use your work email if you have one? Just wanted to make sure cuz I just used my personal email to sign up but I dont know if they use the corporate email to verify or anything (I have one if they need it). And would you mind saying how long it took for you to get verified?
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Sorry for the long response time.
I pretty sure that you have to set it up through your work email. You just find your store in the list and I think you also get verified with your work email.
I'm not too sure how long it took to verify but on the discount page it mentioned that if you recently created an account, it could take up to 2-3 days to process if you just started as it's a different website that you buy from and separate from HTC Champions.
I set up HTC champions well over a year ago and kind of fuzzy on the exact details but use your work email for everything HTC and you will be fine.
Edit: Found this on the promo page
Please allow for up to 48 hours if you are newly registered to Champions.
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So that's the time you might have to wait and I honestly don't see this selling out quickly as it's not a very popular phone.
Did anybody get a shipping notification?
samven582 said:
Did anybody get a shipping notification?
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Judging by the content of your post history and your impatience I would bet you're someone who doesn't work at a carrier store, who got into Champions, got an order in and are now waiting to see if they will actually ship it or if you will get busted and it be cancelled... If that's not the case I apologize but if that is the case (which I would think someone who worked at a carrier store would be more knowledgeable than the content and questions you've asked in your posts.. for example.. asking if the GS5's all had yellow screens or if it was just yours.. if you had worked in a carrier store you could have compared it to many others in stock or that you sold) then I hope you do get busted and the order doesn't ship. I didn't post this for people to take advantage.. I posted it for legit carrier employees who might not even know about the program... Again.. If I'm wrong I apologize.
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Judging by the content of your post history and your impatience I would bet you're someone who doesn't work at a carrier store, who got into Champions, got an order in and are now waiting to see if they will actually ship it or if you will get busted and it be cancelled... If that's not the case I apologize but if that is the case (which I would think someone who worked at a carrier store would be more knowledgeable than the content and questions you've asked in your posts.. for example.. asking if the GS5's all had yellow screens or if it was just yours.. if you had worked in a carrier store you could have compared it to many others in stock or that you sold) then I hope you do get busted and the order doesn't ship. I didn't post this for people to take advantage.. I posted it for legit carrier employees who might not even know about the program... Again.. If I'm wrong I apologize.
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Judging by the content of your post history and your impatience I would bet you're someone who doesn't work at a carrier store, who got into Champions, got an order in and are now waiting to see if they will actually ship it or if you will get busted and it be cancelled... If that's not the case I apologize but if that is the case (which I would think someone who worked at a carrier store would be more knowledgeable than the content and questions you've asked in your posts
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Bad day at work? Or you had a case of the Mondays? What ever it maybe and judging for your post and tone it looks like you're taking out your frustion on me. If you have a problem with I said you should PM me instead of trying to publicly humiliating me on XDA.
Now the reason why I ask is because I know someone who works at a ATT and was able to convice him to order one for me since he is part of HTC champion. Since you made this thread for people who work in retail carrier stores, I figured I would ask
for example.. asking if the GS5's all had yellow screens or if it was just yours..
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Going through your post history you answered a similar question on how your HTC m9 screen was "green" and it was the resullt of glue? How did you know this? What is your evidence?
samven582 said:
Did anybody get a shipping notification?
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Ordered mine yesterday morning... got a shipping notification last night .
Bought a M9 from a ATT employee today. $495. Great deal. Since they make a $200 profit
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So on TMobile with the free VR Headset and Controller deal, it says the entries should go on the samsung.com/us/promotions website starting on April 10th, however seems the website isnt taking them yet? Anyone seen or heard any news on this?
With them only doing what was it, 35,000 free units. Kinda wanna make sure I get my order in asap. =D
Mysticales said:
So on TMobile with the free VR Headset and Controller deal, it says the entries should go on the samsung.com/us/promotions website starting on April 10th, however seems the website isnt taking them yet? Anyone seen or heard any news on this?
With them only doing what was it, 35,000 free units. Kinda wanna make sure I get my order in asap. =D
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You can't redeem the items until phone in hand
I have the phone in hand. How can I redeem?
Can you try these 4 steps? http://www.samsung.com/au/galaxy-s8-offer/
Maybe this will give us answers
sillyphillie said:
I have the phone in hand. How can I redeem?
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Picture proof or it didnt happen. =p
Hell if you have one, Tell us all how you got it rooted.
It's not rooted. Verizon retail.
I ordered mine through Verizon and they are not delivering until the 21st...hmmm where are you located if I may ask?
jmhj said:
I ordered mine through Verizon and they are not delivering until the 21st...hmmm where are you located if I may ask?
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See his posts on the Carrier Bands thread.
jmhj said:
I ordered mine through Verizon and they are not delivering until the 21st...hmmm where are you located if I may ask?
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I'm a Verizon business customer that was given early access to a retail model direct from Samsung. I do alot of business with Verizon and about to do a company wide refresh. Therefore..Early access.
It's a minimum of 350,00 gifts not 35,000... So it may not be so hard to get one