HTC Diamond UK stock sold out till End June!

[HTC_GLOW]

:eek:Feel lucky to of got a few Diamonds from expansys before stock running out on the 10th of June, anybody know where i can get a Diamond in the UK which is not pre order and before end of June?

[someone1234]

ebay power seller:

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=130228910138

389 including delivery, a hell of alot cheaper than expansys!

Remember it WILL be an import, and these guys probably won't handle shipping it to HK for you, like expansys say they will. (assuming HTC don't do worldwide waranty).

I just ordered one. These guys are pretty well known and have been around forever. Hopefully will be here tommorow :)

[iainparkes]

How annoying of TotalPDA! I've also chickened out and gone for the ebay route (hope it actually comes, I've had problems with ebay in the past :oS), even tho it's an import it's still the cheapest out there and you all know we'll end up with a custom rom anyway :oP

If it does come I'll let you all know.... this guy's gonna love us if he's genuine!

[someone1234]

I know people who've used these guys before, so i'm prett confident it'll come. I'll also let you know when mine arives :)

[iainparkes]

I know people who've used these guys before, so i'm prett confident it'll come. I'll also let you know when mine arives :)

Did you choose the express option? I did but I think i've missed the deadline for today.

[cojones]

ebay power seller:

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=130228910138

389 including delivery, a hell of alot cheaper than expansys!

Remember it WILL be an import, and these guys probably won't handle shipping it to HK for you, like expansys say they will. (assuming HTC don't do worldwide waranty).

I just ordered one. These guys are pretty well known and have been around forever. Hopefully will be here tommorow :)

Can you let us all know how much RAM your device has. My understanding is that the official UK version is 192 MB and any import available now is only 128 MB.

thanks, cojo

[aragornol]

I have import from HK - ebay - 192 MB RAM

[iainparkes]

Can you let us all know how much RAM your device has. My understanding is that the official UK version is 192 MB and any import available now is only 128 MB.

thanks, cojo

128MB is only on the pre-release versions. All diamonds brought legally, no matter where you get it, will have 192MB (bear in mind 64Mb is used for the OS). The main difference is which bands it will work on as the US have different operating bands for GSM and UMTS than Europe/Asia

[someone1234]

Can you let us all know how much RAM your device has. My understanding is that the official UK version is 192 MB and any import available now is only 128 MB.

thanks, cojo

As said above, only the pre release ones had 128mb. I think this 'rumour' about imports came from one or two posts (maybe the same guy) where the user was looking at the user ram total and available. This doesnt take into account the ram the ROM uses. If you search for the posts you'll see that a few posts later its clarified, but by then its too late - people are posting everywhere its 128mb already!

[iainparkes]

As said above, only the pre release ones had 128mb. I think this 'rumour' about imports came from one or two posts (maybe the same guy) where the user was looking at the user ram total and available. This doesnt take into account the ram the ROM uses. If you search for the posts you'll see that a few posts later its clarified, but by then its too late - people are posting everywhere its 128mb already!

Have you received yours through ebay yet. I've received an email today saying it has been sent out so I should get mine tomorrow

[cojones]

Have you received yours through ebay yet. I've received an email today saying it has been sent out so I should get mine tomorrow

Thanks for clarifying the RAM query. I ordered mine through yer ebay chap this morning but have only received the auto conf email. I chose express delivery and am eagerly awaiting the 'dispatched' email. Be interested to hear if yours turns up on time and your initial thoughts tho...

[someone1234]

Have you received yours through ebay yet. I've received an email today saying it has been sent out so I should get mine tomorrow

Not yet. I didnt get a despatched email either, but i supose thats because yours was sent by some courier with a tracking code?

I ordered it 1pm yesterday, so i expect it should be here tommorow via Royal Mail special delivery - assuming they did ship it already!

Don't worry i'll post on here as soon as i get it :)

[iainparkes]

Not yet. I didnt get a despatched email either, but i supose thats because yours was sent by some courier with a tracking code?

I ordered it 1pm yesterday, so i expect it should be here tommorow via Royal Mail special delivery - assuming they did ship it already!

Don't worry i'll post on here as soon as i get it :)

I ordered mine at 3pm yesterday, received a dispatched email this morning. The tracking is only a Royal Mail thing as I have asked for next day/express

[cojones]

I ordered mine at 3pm yesterday, received a dispatched email this morning. The tracking is only a Royal Mail thing as I have asked for next day/express

i'm confused. It seems you are receiving dispatched mails within a day or two of placing the order, with express shipping. I too chose express shipping when I ordered yesterday morning and I received this email from them this morning saying...

"Your item is due for dispatch.Sorry for keep you waiting,but as per our listing,for all the high value item,we need 5 working days to arrange delivery upon receive payment.You will get the tracking number after delivery,thanks!"

This suggests that they aren't going to dispatch it for another FOUR days despite having my money and me meeting all their criteria for express delivery. This is a little worrying. If they have stock why wait 5 days before sending it? I smell something fishy, do you think they are importing on order?

[someone1234]

I smell something fishy, do you think they are importing on order?


You might be right. I checked with the friends who said they have used these guys before...

They ship anytime between 0 and 5 days with the normal shipping, they say its an anti fraud measure - probably to make sure your not ordering to some empty house and breaking in on the next day to get it :eek:
Thats plausable, but i think its probably to get you to pay the extra 10 quid for express, or to allow them to get stock (import).

I didnt pick the express option thinking it would be 1 to 3 days max. Mine still hasnt shipped yet :(

I'm confident talking to my friends you'll get the phone - but i think your right, they are importing to order with a small buffer which has probably run out.

BTW has anyone received their phone from these guys yet? Can you check the rom version please?

[Spawn12]

Well i decided to buy one, just placed a pre-order with TotalPda as they seem to be the cheapest for uk spec models...£445 with del included. Told me that i should have the phone by the 24th of this month.

Not really sure if i will keep it but they did say i could return it if im not happy so ill have a play for a few days before making up my mind on whether to keep it or not.

I do hope that i fall in love with it or else ill be waiting for the Sony Xperia X1.

[cojones]

Blimey, we're all so eager, us gadget freaks aren't we...seems I just didn't have the patience, got this earlier...

"Hi,

GREAT NEWS - YOUR ITEM HAS BEEN DISPATCHED!!

*********** IMPORTANT INFO FOR MOBILE PHONE CUSTOMERS **********

We supply a Royal Mail Recorded or Royal Mail International Signed for reference
number for
every phone. This information is on Paypal and you should have an email
direct from Paypal
with this information. (Royal Mail do not supply detailed tracking information,
just
confirmation of delivery). If you do not have this information, First check
online with Paypal
or 2nd ask us."

I got the reference number, but what good is it to me if it isn't valid until after delivery?!!

Also, RM do provide tracking numbers as standard with special delivery, which next day is so I'm still confused!!!

[cojones]

Not really sure if i will keep it but they did say i could return it if im not happy so ill have a play for a few days before making up my mind on whether to keep it or not.

I do hope that i fall in love with it or else ill be waiting for the Sony Xperia X1.

I know what you mean...I want the Xperia too. Some sites say next month so taking all into account I'm guessing I'll be getting it early September!!

[Spawn12]

I know what you mean...I want the Xperia too. Some sites say next month so taking all into account I'm guessing I'll be getting it early September!!


Well i was under the impression that it was going to be Sept but now they arent so sure..some are saying Jan/Feb 2009:eek: which if they wait that long then its game over for Sony Ericsson...i really do hope its Sept when its released.

In the meantime ill wait for the Diamond and see how i get on with it...i have a feeling from what i have been reading here and other forums...that ill end up sending it back for a refund and wait for the X1:p. But im hoping the UK spec of the Diamond will be better than the grey imports that alot of people have...its been delayed due to HTC fixing some software issues or so i have heard.

[Darrenives]

Been monitoring and just (in the last hour) seen Play.com change their date from 13/06 to 27/06, so going to have to wait another two weeks for my order - damn.
Still £429 inc. VAT and delivery though :)

[Smartstradamus]

just looked at play and they have changed again to the 19th

[Dark Fire]

Yeah, I saw both of those changes. I wonder what's going on... :confused:

[iainparkes]

Blimey, we're all so eager, us gadget freaks aren't we...seems I just didn't have the patience, got this earlier...

"Hi,

GREAT NEWS - YOUR ITEM HAS BEEN DISPATCHED!!......etc etc
I got the reference number, but what good is it to me if it isn't valid until after delivery?!!

Also, RM do provide tracking numbers as standard with special delivery, which next day is so I'm still confused!!!

I got that email too and a tracking number yesterday. nothing has come today tho. Going to pop into the sorting office tomorrow to see if they have anything.

[someone1234]

I got that email too and a tracking number yesterday. nothing has come today tho. Going to pop into the sorting office tomorrow to see if they have anything.

Did you receive it yet? I'm curious about the rom version.

I'm still waiting.. I ordered tuesday 1pm, and didnt read it properly so didnt choose express :( Still no shipping email today, so i guess they'll ship on monday now, and i might get it tuesday if i'm lucky.

[iainparkes]

Did you receive it yet? I'm curious about the rom version.

I'm still waiting.. I ordered tuesday 1pm, and didnt read it properly so didnt choose express :( Still no shipping email today, so i guess they'll ship on monday now, and i might get it tuesday if i'm lucky.

Looking at the feedback, it can take up to 14 days to post out if you dont choose express. Also FYI express only means they send it out within 24hrs, it's still only sent via 1st Class recorded. I was expecting mine Thursday, still nothing here :( I've emailed to guy to find out. I've got a feeling it's a royal mail issue as I have a tracking number so it must be posted. The tracking will only tell you if it's been delivered. Hopefully it will come tomorrow as I'm in london all next week...phoneless!

[R3PUBL1K]

Can you let us all know how much RAM your device has. My understanding is that the official UK version is 192 MB and any import available now is only 128 MB.

thanks, cojo

GOt mine from eXpansys and it has the standard 192MB, some people do not look in the right place for RAM (which is under Device Information)

[R3PUBL1K]

Blimey, we're all so eager, us gadget freaks aren't we...seems I just didn't have the patience, got this earlier...

"Hi,

GREAT NEWS - YOUR ITEM HAS BEEN DISPATCHED!!

*********** IMPORTANT INFO FOR MOBILE PHONE CUSTOMERS **********

We supply a Royal Mail Recorded or Royal Mail International Signed for reference
number for
every phone. This information is on Paypal and you should have an email
direct from Paypal
with this information. (Royal Mail do not supply detailed tracking information,
just
confirmation of delivery). If you do not have this information, First check
online with Paypal
or 2nd ask us."

I got the reference number, but what good is it to me if it isn't valid until after delivery?!!

Also, RM do provide tracking numbers as standard with special delivery, which next day is so I'm still confused!!!

There are BIG differences with Recorded and Special Deliveries. Recorded ship with the standard post (1st and 2nd Class mail) and are just signed for upon receipt. Special ship seperatly these items, unlike recored can be tracked a certain stages. When it is collected and on route to the delivery office and when it has left the delivery office on the way to you.

[someone1234]

Looking at the feedback, it can take up to 14 days to post out if you dont choose express.

:( that sucks. I ordered from these guys after some friends told me they were ok.. some friends!

Well i just hope they shit it on monday. At this rate it'll be released in the UK before i get it!