Diamond in the UK

[feridoun]

Hi everyone

Any news on the UK release? Any insiders know when O2, T-mobile, orange might be releasing it?

Thanks!

[Dark Fire]

The only thing I know about is that HTC have given a "worst case scenario" date (and everything generally is a worst case scenario with them) of the 23rd of June for the unbranded (HTC branded, to be specific) version. I don't actually know whether or not the delay that has affected the unbranded versions will affect the branded versions (i.e. O2 XDA Diamond, T-Mobile whatever).

[35mmslr]

First stock was delivered on Friday but I missed that order so my order is being delivered on Thursday. Getting really excited now. Wondered whatg i should do with my aging tytn?

[iainparkes]

First stock was delivered on Friday but I missed that order so my order is being delivered on Thursday. Getting really excited now. Wondered whatg i should do with my aging tytn?

Hope you havent ordered with TotalPDA. They're TotalLYERS

[35mmslr]

Fortunately not. I am (hopefully) getting mine from insight. Getting worried now though due to so many people getting stuffed by other suppliers.

[jamithy]

I pop into an Orange shop yesterday and the fella there said that it popped up on they're intra net as a 'coming soon' last week. And that it usually means its out within 6 weeks, fingers crossed we've only got 5 more weeks! :p :) :p

[liamhere]

im waiting for orange too

i just check the site and there is nothing on the comming soon for the diamond :(

i hope i get mine before i go to hong kong for a holiday (sept)

not to say that ill also be looking at what phones they have to offer there too

[35mmslr]

ARGH! SOB. Just spoke to my supplier and he told me the uk dist has pushed the delivery date back to July! B*ll*x. Might cancel the order now and just wait for the Touch Pro

[Darrenives]

ARGH! SOB. Just spoke to my supplier and he told me the uk dist has pushed the delivery date back to July! B*ll*x. Might cancel the order now and just wait for the Touch Pro

Which supplier is that?

[Dark Fire]

ARGH! SOB. Just spoke to my supplier and he told me the uk dist has pushed the delivery date back to July! B*ll*x. Might cancel the order now and just wait for the Touch Pro

July is pretty bad - especially considering the fact that the orignal release was planned for early June. I'm getting quite worried now that I won't get my Diamond for ages...

But I won't consider the Touch Pro unless the Diamond's release date is pushed all the way back to within a week or two of the Toch Pro's release date...

[feridoun]

I read on a blog (http://www.tracyandmatt.co.uk/blogs/index.php/2008/06/03/htc_touch_diamond_in_orange_catalog)that orange will have it June 22nd.

I personally prefer the O2 design, with the rear panel that won't catch finger prints and the blue touch flo style.

[dazza9075]

I spoke to 5 O2 stores in and around glasgow, and not one of them agreed with any other about the release of diamond, ive had everything from "never heard of it" to "christmas, cuz we don lese ones ight new" (translated for normal folk, he said they dont release phones at ths time of year and it'll be more like christmas)

in short, no one has the first foggiest when O2 will release

[horse_dung]

Got mine from expansys. It looks like they are the only site with actual stock. Arrived yesterday and even came with a free DECT/VOIP phone - which I will probably never use!

Its a very nice device, although Opera takes a little getting used to. Was a bit concerned about battery life, but second overnight charge seems to have sorted it out.

Horse

[35mmslr]

Insight is my supplier. Looks like even Expansys have changed it to 25June this a 13 day delivery time. Why do they do this to us?

[mouseymousey]

This is exactly what happened with the Cruise and one of the reasons I decided to bite the bullet and pay the extortionate Expansys prices.

All you guys still waiting have my sympathies, I know what it's like.

On the bright side of things though I can assure you all it's worth waiting for. Once you've tweaked it that is :)

[Juggles]

Got mine from expansys. It looks like they are the only site with actual stock. Arrived yesterday and even came with a free DECT/VOIP phone - which I will probably never use!

Its a very nice device, although Opera takes a little getting used to. Was a bit concerned about battery life, but second overnight charge seems to have sorted it out.

Horse

I am having a huge problem with Expansys... I got mine a few days ago! Its a dodgy GREY HongKong import job!

[someone1234]

I am having a huge problem with Expansys... I got mine a few days ago! Its a dodgy GREY HongKong import job!

huge problem? or the problem is that its an import?

Its conclusive now that expansys are selling the grey imports - its not just a theory - i thought everyone knew already!

Anyway you can return (distance selling regulations) and avoid any restocking fee because its not as advertised - they 'suggest' its a UK model.

[demonizator]

Guys, how can I tell if it's a HK import? What to look for on packaging and/or device? I heard it finally came to Bulgaria and gonna go check it out someday next week. How to make sure it's the EU model?

[aragornol]

register it with HTC club :D ... look for EU plug charge ... maybe ROM difference - not an WWE but customized for Bulgaria ?

[demonizator]

I mean before I buy it... ;)

[HTC_GLOW]

Hello, Yes all UK Diamond sales are Grey, But this is no problem as the device has WWE and is supplied with a worldwide warranty (In box barcode stickers) and UK power adapter.The UK is also the base for HTC Europe Repair centre.

Please note that newer Diamonds have (including everyone’s favourite expansys - joke) have SPL 1.34 and Radio 0.93 which are using HTC Lock file and currently not Un-lockable (upgrade ROM) with the HARD-SPL.

[Spawn12]

Please note that newer Diamonds have (including everyone’s favourite expansys - joke) have SPL 1.34 and Radio 0.93 which are using HTC Lock file and currently not Un-lockable (upgrade ROM) with the HARD-SPL.


Which means??..excuse my ignorance but im kinda new to this whole thing so dont know what you mean by that:)

[HTC_GLOW]

Hello, Some Diamond have version (Bootloader part) SPL 1.23 OR SPL 1.34.831.1 and Radio 0.93. The New version has no HARD-SPL unlocker yet have a look here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=395640

[feridoun]

Vodafone have the Diamond on their business coming soon (http://www.vodafonebusinessshop.co.uk/Details-Phone-HTC-Touch-Diamond-3021.html) page:

http://www.vodafonebusinessshop.co.uk/Details-Phone-HTC-Touch-Diamond-3021.html

"Launch expected in July"

Comes with free Bluetooth car kit.

Also T-Mobile compact IV reported to be released on July 4th here (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=374726).

[vijayvasa]

Did anyone , see this in tottenham court road yet ?

[selspiero]

Did anyone , see this in tottenham court road yet ?

i have just been up to tottenham court road, and they will be getting the UK STOCK tomorrow afternoon (if you know tottenham court road, it is the shop opposite sainsburys) I bought my HTC touch from there are they are good chaps.

He was VERY addement that it was the UK stock too!!

[vijayvasa]

i have just been up to tottenham court road, and they will be getting the UK STOCK tomorrow afternoon (if you know tottenham court road, it is the shop opposite sainsburys) I bought my HTC touch from there are they are good chaps.

He was VERY addement that it was the UK stock too!!


Thanks for the information.

[gazzrenn]

I've not read the full thread so sorry if someone has already mentioned this...

...T-Mobile in the same way as orange have told me that the phone (MDA Compact 4) is on their internal systems as coming soon which the guy said means maybe 3 or 4 weeks.