Spica 5700 availability in India

[smokinguns]

I called up the India-Haat customer care and talked to Kapil again. This time got an update and they're saying its undergoing a Quality Check (apparently they open the box and check for accessories - hope that's what it is). So they have 1 piece in stock for my order (hopefully qualifies the QA too).

And I asked him if more stock is available with them, but he wasn't sure. But he'll check and update the website accordingly by today evening (again, not sure the time line).

He said, by the end of today i should receive a tentative delivery date. *Fingers crossed*.

 

[smokinguns]

The India-Haat Team now said that they might have gotten confused between i5700 and i7500. I may get a piece only after they confirm.

My fingers are now paining having kept them crossed so long.

If they don't have a piece then they will refund my money back (Not Again!)

I am seriously starting to think about buying a HTC Wildfire!!

 

[sudeep22s]

Today's the 4th day (3rd Business day). And I still have no update on the order status except that the payment was successful.

When I ask them if I can have a tentative delivery date, they said first that I would get to know on Monday evening itself. Now it's Wednesday and I still don't have a date.

I called them up to discuss the cost issue and they did seem professional. Now I am hoping *fingers crossed*, they r trustworthy too.

Will keep every one posted.

again I am sorry but I was traveling and didn

 

[smokinguns]

Latest update:- They wrote an email saying that they got their stock confused with i7500 and are going to refund my amount.

So, Back to square one and still don't a phone. All attempts futile.

 

[smokinguns]

again I am sorry but I was traveling and didn

 

[sudeep22s]

Are you by any chance traveling to Raipur again? & coming to Hyderabad too
Nope. had my plans but going through a audit and it wont be possible. though I can furnish you with the name and phone no. of the shop

 

[smokinguns]

@Sudeep22S, thanks for offering to pick one for me in the first place. Can you PM me the number of the store. Thanks.

 

[smokinguns]

For those unfortunate folks who're desperate to buy a similar phone.

There is a new Android budget phone (ofcourse the processor and screen resolution are inferior), but it has multi touch and runs on Android 2.1 too.

There is a good deal to buy HTC Wildfire (new for 14200/-)

eBay India: HTC Wildfire (Sealed) Save Rs 599/- From MRP Rs 14799 (item 250671534887 end time 31-Jul-2010 13:45:58 IST)

A quick comparison for people

Comparison Page - Phonegg.com

 

[beowulf]

Good pointer, the Wildfire is a decent alternative to the Spica.
Except for the slower processor (its a Qualcomm though, so might be more efficient) and battery capacity, it has better features than the Spica. It looks great too, check out some videos on youtube....
If prices come down to about 13k, its a good buy. Samsung looses out due to non-availability and flooding shelves with stupid products.

 

[smokinguns]

Guys, I end my race finally purchased the HTC Wildfire for my dad for 14,800/- from Technovision Hyderabad.

If some Samsung sales guy is reading this. It coming from my heart.
"Your product strategy sucks".

I am better off not supporting it by buying your products.

 

[abhilashkumar]

Ya, I get a "No, sir" the moment I utter the word "Spica" in every store. From what I gather, there is a shortage of AMOLEDS in the market.

The Spica doesnt have an AMOLED screen. It has a normal LCD screen.

 

[expert19842]

After weeks of searching for the spica all over bangalore/the web, I finally bought the motorola milestone. Although the milestone is fully loaded, I still feel the spica is the Best VFM.

 

[abhilashkumar]

I am interested in selling my Samsung Galaxy Spica which I bought in Feb 2010.
I want to buy the Samsung Galaxy S and would be willing to sell my Spica in case someone can offer me a good price.

I really dont know the value of a 5/6 month old Spica in the market but I am willing to consider selling. I bought it for a little more than 13000 in Mumbai.

All the documents are there, bill, warranty, box with all the accessories. Its also running 2.1. I also have the spare scratch guards specifically for the spica ordered on ebay Global Easy Buy which will definitely be part of the package and I also have a car charger which I might consider throwing in.

So let me know if anyone is interested.

 

[ajit]

Hi Abhilash,

I can offer 6000, in case you are interested.

I can revise the offer based on the phone's condition (can you send some recent pics of the phone)?

Thanks,
Ajit

 

[beowulf]

So is the Spica officially discontinued (atleast in India). I dont see anybody getting it here.

Any updates?

 

[sudeep22s]

I went to the market to buy a new handset for my friend and found that Samsungs has introduced I-5800 as Galaxy – 3, but there wasn’t any existence of spica so I think it is end of the road for it.

 

[e4gleeyez]

Guys I am selling my 3 month old Spica i5700 running on stock 2.1 from factory manufacturing Apr 2010. With Bill and warranty valid for 8-9months

This was not a primary phone was surfing internet and enjoying the android experience. No scratches and I mean it.

I stay in Navi Mumbai and looking at buyers from Mumbai only. Complete Box with all accessories and a spare scratch guard as well.
Dealer offer is 8k looking for a higher price as I need to buy Galaxy S

 

[sudeep22s]

Out of nowhere I found that Spica is still available for purchase here is the link if anybody is interested.
Samsung I 5700 Galaxy Spica Mobile | Tradus