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Pre-Ordering a Kaiser

Has anybody around here ever used www.superetrader.co.uk, 'cause that's who I'm thinking of placing my pre-order with...
Alternatively, has anyone got any recommendations for where to put my name down (in the UK, preferably).

They are active over at pocketGPSworld and seem legit, although given Expansys aren't claiming to have an in-stock date I'd be a little dubious about stock coming in Wednesday.
Do let us know what you do
Gordon

Thanks Gordon.
I don't really believe the availability date, they have other HTC phones with the same date given for availability so it's probably just a general day when they receive their HTC shipments or something.
The P4550 page looks a bit out of date - a couple of the specs (GPS chip, RAM) look like they're taken from old information, so I'm guessing the availability date is a little way out as well. I've been waiting since January though, so a bit longer wont hurt.
They've got quite a good score on DealTime but I'm never sure whether to trust those sorts of sites, I'm happier listening to forum opinions, so unless I see a load of negative opinion, I'll probably go with them later this week - but I think I'll use PayPal or Google Checkout for a little extra peace of mind.

Seems they have removed the phone now as cannot see it on there site.

Superiorgadgets is taking pre-orders
http://www.superiorgadgets.com/ca/product_info.php?products_id=224

Couple of suggestions
I've used these guys before:
http://www.easydevices.co.uk/pp/PDA/HTC/HTC_P4550.html
and these guys have been around for ages!
http://www.clove.co.uk/viewProduct....Category=591602F7-C32B-44D8-859D-F9230F032E7E
Gordon

Expansys
I used expansys sometimes it is a great seller so i ask me why they don`t accept pre-order for the Kaiser... You can pre-order a iphone too wich nobody knows when it will be aviable in Europe....

Another one taking pre-orders
http://www.devicewire.co.uk/HTC-P4550

Another pre-order HERE

Wow $869 USD???
Is that really the price?
What if I waited and purchased it from Cingular? I'm wondering if the preorder price is so high because it's without carrier?

evolution_theory said:
Wow $869 USD???
Is that really the price?
What if I waited and purchased it from Cingular? I'm wondering if the preorder price is so high because it's without carrier?
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check link agian it costs now : $766.50

This product will be in stock on Thursday 20 September, 2007.?!?!? Well not so quickly

It was supposed to june in Asia, then delayed til Aug, now most probably will be Sep however will want HTC to iron out the details first before we get our hands on one, don't really wish to be a guniea pig tester

kaiserchief said:
Has anybody around here ever used www.superetrader.co.uk, 'cause that's who I'm thinking of placing my pre-order with...
Alternatively, has anyone got any recommendations for where to put my name down (in the UK, preferably).
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I used superetraders to get my ETEN M700, they were very helpful with the order (complicated with a cc registered in one country and delivery to another country). The device arrived within the time they said and the phone had had a pre-sales check - I never got any of the problems that seemd to plague others!
I can heartily recommend them!

Anyone know if Kaiser is going to be available in Australia if so when.

Well I placed my oredr with Superetrader and payment was taken straight out of my account because I (stupidly, it seems) used Google Checkout.
Google Checkout showed my P4550 as "Posted" but, as noted earlier in this thread, Superetrader then took the P4550 off their site.
A few e-mails later trying to figure out what was really going on, Superetrader have confirmed that the release date has slipped to "Hopefully late July or early August". Shame I had to pay for the thing way in advance, but I'm hopeless with money so at least I know it's paid for and will be on it's way asap.
Moral is avoid Google Checkout! I have no problem with Superetrader, but the whole process has been complicated by Google and their fledgling payment service, which clearly needs a bit of ironing out.

Kaiser on ebay
Guys,
Grab a Kaiser from ebay
Just found this one.
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/HTC-Kaiser-P4...oryZ3312QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

deluxion said:
Guys,
Grab a Kaiser from ebay
Just found this one.
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/HTC-Kaiser-P4...oryZ3312QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
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$1350?!?!?! I hope that is packed full of gold and various high-quality jewels.

Pre-Release Phone Sold
deluxion said:
Guys,
Grab a Kaiser from ebay
Just found this one.
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/HTC-Kaiser-P4...oryZ3312QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
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Sorry guys, phone is sold... to ME
Yer it is slightly expensive.. but I am going to salary sacrifice it.. trusty tax cut so overall it wont be that bad.
Can't wait till it gets here! Tho it will be a few days cos its coming to Aus..
- Syrius

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Anyone know if Kaiser is going to be available in Australia if so when.
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I have an email confirming that the delivery date is scheduled for the fisrt week of September.
www.calculatorking.com.au
I bought my O2 Mini from these guys so they are very reputable.

HTC from eBay Seller E Cell

Has anyone ordered a Diamond from these people? If so did you receive it ok.
I ordered mine on Tuesday at 3pm with express delivery. I received my dispatch notice and a recorded delivery tracking number on Wednesday morning. As I normally get 1st Class post the day after I was expecting it to arrive Thursday but it hasn't, neither did it arrive today. I gather as it's in the post system it's a royal mail delay but I've never had a problem before. (Also Royal Mail are the most unhelpful people around...long story)

htc diam
I got from ebay all ok...
This seller _http://myworld.ebay.com/new_generation_phones

If you got a tracking number, what is the tracking system saying?

iainparkes said:
Has anyone ordered a Diamond from these people? If so did you receive it ok.
I ordered mine on Tuesday at 3pm with express delivery. I received my dispatch notice and a recorded delivery tracking number on Wednesday morning. As I normally get 1st Class post the day after I was expecting it to arrive Thursday but it hasn't, neither did it arrive today. I gather as it's in the post system it's a royal mail delay but I've never had a problem before. (Also Royal Mail are the most unhelpful people around...long story)
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Have you emailed the seller??. I bought a phone off him earlier this yr, a blackberry 8310 curve for my bro in Canada and it took him nearly a week or so to post it...wasnt impressed with his service and gave him neutral feedback. Also have you not checked the royalmail website for the tracking info??. Although that wont be of any use as its not updated till the parcel is delivered.
But i would email the seller and ask him what exactly is going on??.

Yzord said:
If you got a tracking number, what is the tracking system saying?
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Tracking system just says the item has not been delivered. All the RM tracking can tell you is when it was delivered so you dont know at what stage it is, just that it's somewhere but not delivered....handy I know. It is a valid tracking number tho as I tried changing a digit and it said it was invalid.

iainparkes said:
Has anyone ordered a Diamond from these people? If so did you receive it ok.
I ordered mine on Tuesday at 3pm with express delivery. I received my dispatch notice and a recorded delivery tracking number on Wednesday morning. As I normally get 1st Class post the day after I was expecting it to arrive Thursday but it hasn't, neither did it arrive today. I gather as it's in the post system it's a royal mail delay but I've never had a problem before. (Also Royal Mail are the most unhelpful people around...long story)
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I'm in exactly the same situation as you, except one day later...

I've emailed the seller to find out more tho.

I've received mine today. Tis brand new (didnt realize the box is pyramid shaped :S).
It's got:
192Mb RAM
256Mb Flash
3832.5Mb Internal Storage

iainparkes said:
I've received mine today. Tis brand new (didnt realize the box is pyramid shaped :S).
It's got:
192Mb RAM
256Mb Flash
3832.5Mb Internal Storage
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I got mine today too.so far so good. actually its great!

hahahha
the box isnt pyramid shaped!!!
its DIAMOND shaped!!!!!!​

xrrkrrkx said:
the box isnt pyramid shaped!!!
its DIAMOND shaped!!!!!!​
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Not really, a diamond is more...er diamond shaped?! :S

hi
can u post some pics of what u recieved?
thnx,

I ordered on Tuesday around 1pm.. still not even a shipping notification.
Play.com will have UK version on 19th (3 days)
Insight will have UK version on 18th (2 days)
Inkino/htcdirect.co.uk will have UK version on 17th (1 day)
So i've requested a full refund. I should have just waited

someone1234 said:
I ordered on Tuesday around 1pm.. still not even a shipping notification.
Play.com will have UK version on 19th (3 days)
Insight will have UK version on 18th (2 days)
Inkino/htcdirect.co.uk will have UK version on 17th (1 day)
So i've requested a full refund. I should have just waited
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Hmmm interesting, i just rung up totalpda and they still say its the 24th they will have stock in. Rung up Inkino and they are saying that this thurs or fri they should have stock in but their allocation has sold out plus they are selling them at £470 with delivery. Insight havent a clue to be honest, although their website says they 50 coming in...they are all sold out but also said stock is due in end of week. When i asked about their refund/return policy..they said you can return it but will be charged a restocking fee of 20%. Spoke to play.com and they are expecting stock in on 19th so have placed an order with them as they are cheapest at the moment. Still have my pre-order with totalpda as well as i will wait and see what happens with play.com...whether they deliver on the 19th or not.
Look on the bright side though, at least you will have a proper uk spec model rather than an imported one ie grey.

Yeah, actually what changed my mind was the issues people are having.
There seems to be a distinct difference in issues between people with the older 1.34 rom and 1.35 rom. So I'm hoping the UK rom will be even better. We don't really know how long it will take for the hard SPL to work on the new diamonds, and when HTC will release an update for the HK version.
I think at this rate it'll be out on T-Mobile by the time i get hold of one

someone1234 said:
Yeah, actually what changed my mind was the issues people are having.
There seems to be a distinct difference in issues between people with the older 1.34 rom and 1.35 rom. So I'm hoping the UK rom will be even better. We don't really know how long it will take for the hard SPL to work on the new diamonds, and when HTC will release an update for the HK version.
I think at this rate it'll be out on T-Mobile by the time i get hold of one
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Well i am hoping that the uk spec Diamond i get wont have these issues that people seem to be having with the grey imports. Still not 100% sure if ill keep it but ill have a few days playing with it and see how i get on with it. If i dont then ill just wait for the Sony Xperia X1 which is due out Sept or Oct according to the guy at Inkino. I would wait for tmobile but my contract doesnt renew till next yr so i might end up getting the Touch pro when my contract comes up for renewal.

Anyone had positive dealings with htcdirect.co.uk before? Think I might order from here, would do play but they order to billing and I need it sent to work.

danwpeters said:
Anyone had positive dealings with htcdirect.co.uk before? Think I might order from here, would do play but they order to billing and I need it sent to work.
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I would imagine they are fine although they havent got a contact number...can only contact them via email.

Spawn12 said:
I would imagine they are fine although they havent got a contact number...can only contact them via email.
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Yeah, which makes me doubt them a little.

danwpeters said:
Yeah, which makes me doubt them a little.
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Same reason as me, id like to order from them but not really sure to be honest. In the meantime ive sent them an email asking if they will definitley have them in stock and whether they are proper uk models. Also enquired about their returns policy etc.
If i get an answer soon, ill post back

HTC diamond now in stock (UK)

Its in stock at CLOVE!
https://www.clove.co.uk/viewnews.as...9BA-4A40-AC7D-1767A77A2AB7&category=CATEGORY2
Anyone spot any other stores post here for our poor friends dying to order one too
PS. I placed an order, should get it via citylink tommorow. Its a little more expensive than some other sites, but cheaper than others. But its a great company to deal with.
UPDATE:
Clove (IN STOCK - ship 18th)
Powerup (IN STOCK - ship 18th)
devicewire (IN STOCK - ship 18th)
handtec (IN STOCK - ship 19th)
htcdirect.co.uk (IN STOCK - ship 19th)
TotalPDA (IN STOCK - ship 19th)
INKINO (19th)
Insight (20th)
supergps (19th)
mobilefun (19th)

Power up mobile also seem to be showing stock:
http://www.powerupmobile.com/product--498.htm
Their 'expected' date is gone. I'd call them first to confirm tho.
It really looks like 18th/19th IS the real release date

Expecting UK - EU newest ROM DUMP

aragornol said:
Expecting UK - EU newest ROM DUMP
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Point me to how to do it and i'll do it the moment i get it!

Just called TotalPDA and they have no change on the 23rd - I wonder if that will change in the next 24hrs? Would have liked to use Clove (used them before) but they would not price match the order I have from TotalPDA of £406.77
R

rakh1 said:
Just called TotalPDA and they have no change on the 23rd - I wonder if that will change in the next 24hrs? Would have liked to use Clove (used them before) but they would not price match the order I have from TotalPDA of £406.77
R
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I suspect everyone will have stock by tommorow. The difference of 1 day is just going to be logistics and admin.
I think its unlikely anyone will price match, especially with it being such a hot item.

Nice! I've been checking this forum everyday waiting for this thread title. Now I just need orange to add it to their inventory. I'm so looking forward to developing on this device.
How are these other companies managing to sell it earlier than orange or tmobile. I would of thought Orange and Tmobile would be getting priority shippment. Also why is everyone here paying premium price for the device when it will be avialble free with a contract?

paaaaaaaaaa said:
Nice! I've been checking this forum everyday waiting for this thread title. Now I just need orange to add it to their inventory. I'm so looking forward to developing on this device.
How are these other companies managing to sell it earlier than orange or tmobile. I would of thought Orange and Tmobile would be getting priority shippment. Also why is everyone here paying premium price for the device when it will be avialble free with a contract?
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WM phones always come out sim free first. The networks always get them later.
There's a few reasons for this but the main two are 1) HTC etc want to sell it at a premium sim free for those whi will pay the price and 2) networks have their own customisations and tweaks, physical or software which take time.
Its unlikely you'll see the diamond free on many networks unless you are on a high price monthly contract. For most it will just be heavily subsidised.
Also alot of people are not able to sign a new contract as their old one hasnt expired yet.
You probabaly won't see it on Orange or T-Mobile untill the first week of july at the very earliest i would think.
The real question _was_ why were people paying a premium for imports when the UK one will be out soon - its because we're all stupid and want it now now now

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Also why is everyone here paying premium price for the device when it will be avialble free with a contract?
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I myself don't want to sign up to a lengthy contract, and hate how these companies brand the phones.

grrr...i wished it would already be available here in germany, too :-(

paaaaaaaaaa said:
Now I just need orange to add it to their inventory. I'm so looking forward to developing on this device.
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Btw you can still buy it on contract from people like mobilefun (probably from tommorow). But you'd need to sign up again, which would mean you have to port your number to another network to keep it. Orange is the worst network (except maybe Three) anyway!

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I myself don't want to sign up to a lengthy contract, and hate how these companies brand the phones.
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It's the lame branding and customisation that turns me off.

Syphon Filter said:
It's the lame branding and customisation that turns me off.
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You mean you don't like the pink T-Mobile theme? surely not
/sarcasm mode off

INKINO just phoned me to say that they're getting it tomorrow. Great timing in my opinion, because I've just finished my last A-Level exam.

Dark Fire said:
INKINO just phoned me to say that they're getting it tomorrow. Great timing in my opinion, because I've just finished my last A-Level exam.
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so i think its official then, it'll be everywhere by tommorow.

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so i think its official then, it'll be everywhere by tommorow.
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Not quite everywhere - I think it's just places that were due to get a batch on the original release date. Some places are still giving later dates.

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Not quite everywhere - I think it's just places that were due to get a batch on the original release date.
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Yeah but i count...
INKINO (19th)
Powerup (In stock?)
htcdirect.co.uk (18th?/19th)
Clove (In Stock)
TotalPDA (1-2 weeks - but i suspect this is the second delivery and all first delivery devices are sold already)
Insight (18th?)
supergps (19th)
handtec (19th)
mobilefun (19th)
devicewire (23rd)
So thats almost everywhere

someone1234 said:
Yeah but i count...
INKINO (19th)
Powerup (In stock?)
htcdirect.co.uk (18th?/19th)
Clove (In Stock)
TotalPDA (1-2 weeks - but i suspect this is the second delivery and all first delivery devices are sold already)
Insight (18th?)
supergps (19th)
handtec (19th)
mobilefun (19th)
devicewire (23rd)
So thats almost everywhere
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I'm aware powerupmobile have the diamond in stock, I was told by them that I will get my order this week.

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I'm aware powerupmobile have the diamond in stock, I was told by them that I will get my order this week.
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Is it in stock today? It sounds like most people are getting it tommorow, which means you'll get yours on friday.
Not a big difference, just clarification for anyone reading and wanting to order today.

someone1234 said:
Is it in stock today? It sounds like most people are getting it tommorow, which means you'll get yours on friday.
Not a big difference, just clarification for anyone reading and wanting to order today.
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They said on the phone yesterday they will have a lot in stock tomorrow (today), also today it changed to showing "buy now" not pre order. As far as I'm aware, my delivery will arrive tomorrow from powerupmob, waiting for the email.

Ordered HTC Diamond 2

Well just as an opening thread for now... ordered the HTC Diamond 2...should be with me next thursday all being well
Release date is 8/3 from memory so if they ship out on the same day...
Have explained about the returns etc and that I would want to turn it on/mess about to test out before formally excepting it... the company are fine with this as long as its in re-sellable condition along with packaging etc.
Things I will test that my current Diamond (first edition) has really annoyed me:
1. Both ear and loud speaker volume (and I know about the hack that in the end simply distorts the speaker)
2. Touch screen - how much does it compare to the iphone...iphone nipped it in the bud with their screen in how good it is in responsivness...you can literally touchtype on it...the Diamond even with the hack is still not as good and sometimes annoying if its too sensitive.
3. Battery life
4. Quite important, it's compatibility with my Audi bluetooth kit - current one displays missed calls/dialled calls/entire phonebook etc on my Audi screen.
5. Any sort or genuine windows slide to answer/slide to unlock? S2U2 is great but still has a few annoyances which is perfectly acceptable given that its free, someones spent a lot of hard time on it etc
I think thats my top 5 really - my threshold is if 2 of the 5 fail, its going back.
One of the items that must pass is point 4.
Will report back when I get it!

I just ordered mine yesterday too. Can't wait to get it...
And about Battery life and answer/slide unlock you don't need to bother, it's fine and in the Diamond2 it's a better battery!
The only thing that bothers me is.. that there's no D-PAD. I hope we're going to get used to it...

Orderd mine today too. Now the waiting begins...
Curious about life without dpad too....

deechte said:
Orderd mine today too. Now the waiting begins...
Curious about life without dpad too....
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Where did you ordered yours? Cause I live in Belgium but I am not sure what site to order, I think pdashop.be or something like that. I am born in Holland so I got relatives that live there,so maybe it could be easier to order it and send it to their adres? The release date was the 14the of April right? Can`t wait I already sold my Diamond and are currently using an old Samsung D900

I'm from belgium aswell, been looking into it, i think our cheapest (doesnt say much for how early u get it, but cheap is what counts for me!) option is http://www.belzaak.nl/preorder/HTC/6972/HTC_Touch_Diamond_II_NL/
delivery to belgium is like 13€, making it a whopping 41€ cheaper than pdashop ...

Ordered Diamond2 today £6.99 on a £30 X 18Month T-mobile 400min + 400txt + H Unlimited Data)=£547 ish will add another £5 for webNWalk Max about 320kbs in my area
Been sent a order dispatch date of 10th April so it looks like we a week early start

HTC_GLOW said:
Ordered Diamond2 today £6.99 on a £30 X 18Month T-mobile 400min + 400txt + H Unlimited Data)=£547 ish will add another £5 for webNWalk Max about 320kbs in my area
Been sent a order dispatch date of 10th April so it looks like we a week early start
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You guys are all lucky bastards , haha just messing with you guys, I am trying to sell my Fuze right now so I can buy a Diamond 2, anyone interested

I am curious to see if Diamond 2's speakers are going to be better than my current Diamond. If it's as good as Touch HD's, then it'll be great. Also, will it come with Net Compact Framework 3.5, cos lots of new apps require that. Will be checking this thread on and off before the set becomes available in Malaysia. Last question - price - cheaper than Touch HD?

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I am curious to see if Diamond 2's speakers are going to be better than my current Diamond. If it's as good as Touch HD's, then it'll be great. Also, will it come with Net Compact Framework 3.5, cos lots of new apps require that. Will be checking this thread on and off before the set becomes available in Malaysia. Last question - price - cheaper than Touch HD?
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The Diamond 2 will most likely come with Net Compact Framework 3.5, as for the price... yes it will be cheaper than the HD, according to Expansys - the Diamond 2 will be $125 usd cheaper.

I just ordered mine as well. My supplier said it was supposed to arrive yesterday, but its stuck with customs. Im anxiously waiting for his call today, if not tomorrow. I wonder if i will be the first in the world to own it (that is IF it isnt an april fool's joke!)

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I ordered mine at pdashop.nl, it's expected to arrive on april 10th. I ordered other things from them before and never had any complaint. They also do very well consistently in the tweakers.net shop review. They do indeed have a belgian equivalent: pdashop.be.
For me, service is important. I have owned both an E-ten PDA and an HTC PDA. Both have had problems and have been sent RMA once. If a repair is needed, I want that to happen quickly and without trouble. I would never buy any grey device. But that's just MHO.

At a Webshop here in Switzerland it says "will be available approx. early April".. I guess it's coming on the 10th of April aswell.
Can't wait to replace my HTC TyTN II with a Diamond2...

I ordered mine from here http://www.handtec.co.uk/product.php/1868/ I can't wait for it to arrive, life without a D-Pad is gonna suck but it still beats the hell outta having an Elf-in !!

india
i frm india any idea which site to get it frm and tell can i get any version or all are the same pls help im a noooooooob
thanks guys

I don't know where to buy in India. However, devices sold in different countries have different ROM's. If you buy a device with a language different from your own you would have to hard splash it and upload a custom ROM from XDA or an official HTC ROM in another language. You'd be screwed if it would break and you would need to have it repaired under warranty. Then it has to have the original ROM it came with on it.

deechte said:
I ordered mine at pdashop.nl, it's expected to arrive on april 10th.
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Damn, they changed the date to june 17th **** happens...

It is moved to the 17th of april so a couple of days later

Yikes, I did not realise this thread caught so much interest lol!
Well mines still 8th April so getting quite anxious as its in 4 days time!
I got mine from Clove.co.uk for £401 or something around that figure including vat and delivery

anyone knows when they'll release it in Singapore?

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anyone knows when they'll release it in Singapore?
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Yes, i had ordered it on www.expansys.com.sg
i also live in singapore.

Anyone having issues finding the HD7? (London)

Anyone having issues finding an HD7? I went downtown today (maybe a bit late on the shipment i guess) and they were all sold out.
I asked the guy to check the other stores and nothing came up.
He said the next shipment should come in on thursday, so heads up to anyone.

Could you not order online direct from o2?

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Could you not order online direct from o2?
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Agree, ordered mine online and it arrived the next day. No hassle at all!

Tejstar said:
Agree, ordered mine online and it arrived the next day. No hassle at all!
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Same with me, called the local store on launch day and they didn't have it, ordered online and it arrived the next.

Picked mine up at my local o2 store where they had a few in stock. I don't believe many people have actually noticed the price o2 have these on pay-as-you-go. Either that or they're just not bothered about WP7!
Fantastic device btw, although I did get mine exchanged the next day as the volume up button wouldn't "click" as much as the volume down would.

Try O2 in Angel, that's where I got mine on launch day. I'm not suprised they are in short supply, I turned up at 11:30am on launch day and there was already someone waiting for them to finish logging the delivery into the system

On launch day I visited two O2 stores, one on Oxford Street. They had none on display, none in stock and no POS shouting about them. I crossed the road to the Orange store at 7pm and even at that time they had promo people outside the store encouraging demo's of the Mozart. Inside they had at least 3 demo units, a demo guy and a security guard.
I also called O2 that day and they said the HD7 was not available on PAYG until the next day.
It was clear to me who is putting effort into the WP launch. It's a shame that O2 have exclusivity, because in the end I ordered the HD7 on the O2 website on PAYG on launch day.
I cannot stand O2, but that's the way it works when you value the phone more than the annoyances of the distributor. At least I'm not in any kind of contract with them.

I went to pick mine up yesterday, expecting them to have none. I had been in the day before and asked if they were going to set-up a display (Like the have for the iPhone 4) so I could test out the handset and OS. They assured me it would be up on the Saturday. I thanked them, went on my way...anyway, I went in yesterday (Sunday) and there still was no phones on display, but there was at least some WP7 posters now....I was chatting to a new guy there and he said they simply didn't seem to care about it, because they're so focused on iPhone 4 contracts and the money it brings them.......
As the post above said, O2 don't give a damn. They still have the IP4 marketshare from the 3G/3GS exclusivity deal and that is all they seem to focus on. Orange on the other hand, although having the iP4 now don't have the fortune of that headstart so they seem to make an effort with other handsets.
Had Orange of sold the Omnia 7 on PAYG, I'd of brought that. But as the HD7 is such good value, I went down that route. Within 2 minutes of having it, I was unlocked and chucked in another SIM

I went to 2 O2 stores on the release day, none had a clue when they were getting them in. I ended up ordering the phone off the O2 website and got it next day.

I thought about going to buy one in the O2 store in Westfield, but had a contact in O2 who said that the website was being updated at 07:30 on Thursday morning, so I ordered online before I went to work.
I've not been into Westfield since, so couldn't say if they even had any -- think I walked past last Tuesday, and there was no sign. Got sort of chased out as I attempted to find out if the display HD2 would fit in my jeans pocket.

just got mine tonight on Oxford street.
So giddy

I posted earlier that they had them in O2 Angel and that they had point of sales plastered all over their windows. Suprised no one has tried there rather than whining about O2 not having it in thier local stores. If people still have problems, when posting state which stores are empty.