Might be old news. UK Release Date

[mcnob]

This is probably a really dumb question so apologies in advance, but can someone explain why you would want to buy a sim free phone? Surely its more expensive to buy the phone and then have to sign up to a contract than just signing a contract where you get the phone free?

OK, I'm gonna chuck my own personal tuppence-worth in here.

I'm with Vodafone on a sim-only 30 day rolling contract. I get 500 texts, 600 mins (anytime/anyone) and 500Mb per month for

 

[CheesyPeteza]

I got an email this morning from Amazon.

Hello,

Unfortunately, the release date for the item(s) listed below was changed by the supplier, and we need to provide you with a new estimated delivery date based on the new release date:

"HTC Desire HD Sim Free Mobile Phone"
Estimated arrival date: November 16 2010

One of Amazon's aims is to provide a convenient and efficient service; in this case, we have fallen short. Please accept our sincere apologies.

You have not been charged for this item. We do not debit money from your payment card until just before your items are dispatched. We will send you a dispatch confirmation email on the date of dispatch.

Thank you for shopping at Amazon.co.uk, we hope to see you again soon.

Please note: This e-mail was sent from a notification-only address that
cannot accept incoming e-mail. Please do not reply to this message.

Sincerely,

Customer Service Department
Amazon.co.uk
http://www.amazon.co.uk

I called Phones4U in Kingston and they said they have it in stock, but it's only available on contract on Orange and Vodafone.

 

[karnka]

Anyone been reading the XDA forums lately? Few people on there have claimed they have now got their hands on the HTC Desire HD from Phones4U. And i know for a fact one is being sold on Ebay right now and it came from Phones4U because i messaged the seller and he told me. Has proof of purchase, etc. Simfree as well and the colour is dark brown.

Here's his listing on Ebay:

HTC DESIRE HD UNLOCKED BNIB on eBay (end time 19-Oct-10 19:23:22 BST)

Out of interest, anyone know what price was paid for this Sim free an P4U??

I'm guessing some stores will insist it's only available on contract and some will sell it sim free. I've seen this before when talking to P4U.

 

[SpencerUk]

hi dave
that sounds a good deal as an upgrade will it be branded though and locked to voda?

If direct through Voda you can bet it will be branded. Historically speaking, most HTC phones have been Voda branded.

Anyone been reading the XDA forums lately? Few people on there have claimed they have now got their hands on the HTC Desire HD from Phones4U. And i know for a fact one is being sold on Ebay right now and it came from Phones4U because i messaged the seller and he told me. Has proof of purchase, etc. Simfree as well and the colour is dark brown.

Here's his listing on Ebay:

HTC DESIRE HD UNLOCKED BNIB on eBay (end time 19-Oct-10 19:23:22 BST)

Clicked and didnt show..ah well.

Item has been removed lol,someone is in trouble

Same.

Something strange is going on as that listing is still in 'My Ebay' saved in my 'Watch' list. It hasn't been removed at all. But for some reason when you click on the link in here it says item has been removed. Not sure what's going on.

How much it go for?

Orange 18 months

 

[gabbyevs]

im tempted aswell spencer it seems to be taking an age now-only thing thats stopping me id i want to keep my number and a new orange contract will mean i cant

 

[bonerp]

Handtec say stock expected 18th Oct. Should be getting mine tomorrow or weds then

 

[gabbyevs]

just went on mpd still saying 11 days as it was last week


has anyone noticed theyve taken down their live online chat option?

 

[gabbyevs]

i just emailed them got a reply saying handset is expected week commencing 25th

so put back again then

 

[B18c Mini]

just went on mpd still saying 11 days as it was last week


has anyone noticed theyve taken down their live online chat option?

I could never find it!! I thought I was going crazy...

i just emailed them got a reply saying handset is expected week commencing 25th

so put back again then

I presume that is MPD?? Can we cancel our MPD order?, and go instore for another deal??

Best deals are online?

 

[gabbyevs]

im sure u can cancel not sure if u can do it via email or over the phone

 

[gabbyevs]

First post here ....



I was in P4U today (Sunday 17th) and ordered mine. This is in Cornwall (Falmouth store). They said that they had had an order in already but had sold them all. More were coming in on Tuesday which is when I can pick mine up! HTH helps people.

Oh, it's a Vodafone upgrade so I get free phone on

 

[dvhttn]

ive jsut been told on the phone to p4u that theyre not doing upgrades yet dont know how true that is but im on orange so maybe that makes a difference

Oh well. I'll find out Tuesday when I go to pick it up ....

Dave

 

[gabbyevs]

yeah let us know dave

like i said maybe its just orange

 

[mcnob]

Well I just rang Handtec and they claim that HTC have only told them that they'll be getting them this week some time. They can't be any more specific.............DAMN THEM !!!

 

[mrmrchris]

Out of interest, anyone know what price was paid for this Sim free an P4U??

I'm guessing some stores will insist it's only available on contract and some will sell it sim free. I've seen this before when talking to P4U.

I got mine from them on Saturday, it was a stroke of luck because i was only there to ask about dates, and I didn't know they sold sim free phones. They told me they had 3 delivered on Saturday afternoon, and charged 450.

 

[karnka]

browny/coppery one?

 

[gabbyevs]

hows the phone mr?

poor colrey will be gutted u got one before him lol

 

[alameals]

HTC Desire HD: 10 Reasons to buy the new Desire | T3 magazine
HTC Desire HD UK launch: All you need to know | T3 magazine

Few articles T3 have just posted up

 

[gabbyevs]

ok ive done something i bit the bullet and cancelled my order with mpd and went with a new contract on p4u

orange 18 mth 35 pounds 500 mins unltd text data free phone plus cashback so overall a better deal

should be with me by wed

anyone who wants to cancel with mpd i done it through theyre enquiry form and they replied pretty quick

 

[B18c Mini]

ok ive done something i bit the bullet and cancelled my order with mpd and went with a new contract on p4u

orange 18 mth 35 pounds 500 mins unltd text data free phone plus cashback so overall a better deal

should be with me by wed

anyone who wants to cancel with mpd i done it through theyre enquiry form and they replied pretty quick

I would do the same but P4U will not open for me???

 

[gabbyevs]

its having a few probs keep trying

 

[mrmrchris]

Yeah its brown / copper. Liking it so far, it's a big change from my old phone - a HTC Magic running 1.6. I think the screen is gorgeous and I'm enjoying the speed as apps and the internet were quite laggy on my magic. Still getting used to HTC Sense, but like it. Not 100% sure about syncing contacts with Facebook and Twitter. That all looks a bit messy, but i havent really looked at the options yet.

 

[amg_1969]

Listed on EBay with newspaper dating it, so he has it, currently at

 

[bonerp]

HTC Desire HD UK launch: All you need to know | T3 magazine

Few articles T3 have just posted up

i undersrood the processor was a newer snapdrgon on the HD? This says its the same as the Desires...

 

[SpencerUk]

i undersrood the processor was a newer snapdrgon on the HD? This says its the same as the Desires...

It is an updated version

Go to the official website

On another note;

T-Mobile's deals funny enough work out cheaper in some sense than just about any on the market if you play your cards right lol.