HTC Desire Z - release date in SA?

Apparently there's a "big delay" on the Desire Z's :(
I wonder if they were in the same shipment as the hijacked HD's?

They said they'd give me the new estimated arrival date soon as they can - i'll pass it on when I hear.
 
CathJ said:
Apparently there's a "big delay" on the Desire Z's :(
I wonder if they were in the same shipment as the hijacked HD's?

They said they'd give me the new estimated arrival date soon as they can - i'll pass it on when I hear.
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Any news here? My Wife is very keen on the Desire, but definitely wants the slideout keyboard too. I checked with Vodaworld and they (predictably) kept referring to the normal Desire.
 
Okay, so here's what I've heard from lab88: the delay was because the local networks had an issue with the default ROM, so they had to send it back for changes and re-testing (so I wouldn't buy an imported version - you might run into issues with it working in SA. Not major issues, probably, but I know with the old TyTN that I brought in from the UK call-me's didn't work right). It is apparently all fine now, and they were supposed to get stock last Friday but are still waiting. I live in hope that they'll get before Christmas :)
 
Got a call this morning from lab88 to say that they finally have stock (limited though, only around 10 or so), but that the price is R6888 (as on the website). This puts it on par with the Mozart and makes it R100 more expensive than the DHD. The reason is that it's the release price while the DHD has been in the country for a bit, so the price for the Desire Z should come down around the end of January.

I'll wait and see what happens, maybe I can get one for cheap from someone who doesn't want it or maybe I can get my hands on a Nexus S.

Merry Christmas everyone!
 
HawkiesZA said:
Got a call this morning from lab88 to say that they finally have stock (limited though, only around 10 or so), but that the price is R6888 (as on the website). This puts it on par with the Mozart and makes it R100 more expensive than the DHD. The reason is that it's the release price while the DHD has been in the country for a bit, so the price for the Desire Z should come down around the end of January.

I'll wait and see what happens, maybe I can get one for cheap from someone who doesn't want it or maybe I can get my hands on a Nexus S.

Merry Christmas everyone!
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Just a quick search on Amazon.co.uk made me realize that lab88 is taking the piss.

You can have a Desire Z for £389.60 (R4,047.80) sim free, so if you are buying from lab88, you are been screwed royally.

Here's the link : http://www.amazon.co.uk/HTC-Desire-...P5YU/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1293200029&sr=8-1
 
only downside for me about the z is the damn sliding hinge , looks weak lol
 
HawkiesZA said:
Got a call this morning from lab88 to say that they finally have stock (limited though, only around 10 or so), but that the price is R6888 (as on the website). This puts it on par with the Mozart and makes it R100 more expensive than the DHD. The reason is that it's the release price while the DHD has been in the country for a bit, so the price for the Desire Z should come down around the end of January.

I'll wait and see what happens, maybe I can get one for cheap from someone who doesn't want it or maybe I can get my hands on a Nexus S.

Merry Christmas everyone!
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Yeah, I also got a call - but they haven't updated the website, so you can't order through there, you have to mail their orders email address. To which I've had no reply, even though I mailed them on the 23rd (I know, it's Christmas, people are on leave - but at least acknowledge my email!)
 
Finally ordered mine yesterday - hopefully the payment will reflect today and I should get the phone tomorrow! Yay!
 
bought mine thro Expansys - excellent service and reasonable price given the UK price & shipping etc. been hit by customs a few too many times with direct imports!

love my phone, it is the best!

and if you do the math on contracts vs cash phones - only makes sense to buy cash - u can still have a cellphone contract but you can get a cheaper one if you look at the no-phone list (you have to ask for it). buying your phone on contract simply means you are buying it on HP - with all the costs that go into that! crazy.
 
mcarte said:
bought mine thro Expansys - excellent service and reasonable price given the UK price & shipping etc. been hit by customs a few too many times with direct imports!

love my phone, it is the best!

and if you do the math on contracts vs cash phones - only makes sense to buy cash - u can still have a cellphone contract but you can get a cheaper one if you look at the no-phone list (you have to ask for it). buying your phone on contract simply means you are buying it on HP - with all the costs that go into that! crazy.
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You don't really win, as you get free minutes with your contract as well.

I got my Desire HD from MTN on a Anytime 100 contract @ R249 a month (no pay-in), which works out to : R249 X 24 = R5976 + R100 worth of airtime for 24 months = R2400 worth of airtime.

So....if my calculations are correct : R5976 - R2400 = R3576 is what I'm actually paying for the phone.
 
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