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Is the HTC Desire available in HK. I will be there from 12-14th of April and Im really hoping to get it then. The legend is already available but no news about the Desire.
Not sure but try either the top floor (entry level) of Wan Chai Computer centre or the places around Sham Shui Po. If you have never bought electronics from HK, you need to be aware that there are two prices - one for HK stock (usually pricer) and the other for grey imports from China and Japan. Warranty coverage for the latter is done by the shop, so if you have a problem you will have to send it back to that shop. That being said, HTC probably wont provide warranty coverage outside of the country of purchase (according to one of the other threads).
Thanks for the advice. My iPhone was bought in Shenzhen so no worries about warranty. I have been coming to HK since last 7 years on business. Buying most of my gadgets there. I was only concerned regarding availability of the phone in HK as cant see it mentioned anywhere in any of the forums or Google.
I've checked out WanChai just last night actually and there's no sign of the Desire.
Good news is, because of the current favorable exchange rate with the GBP, you can just do what I do. Order overseas from Clove! I'm expecting mine to arrive in HK on Monday. And even with shipping, it's cheaper than it would be when it goes on sale in HK.
A friend was 4 days ago in HKG and he found it somewhere in Kowloon.
Sorry, i've no more details and no price tag...
zedeff said:
Is the HTC Desire available in HK. I will be there from 12-14th of April and Im really hoping to get it then. The legend is already available but no news about the Desire.
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I will try to the same as I will be in Hong Kong a couple of days after you.
I have bought HTC devices several times in Hong Kong and never had any problems.
The computer stores in Wan Chai and Mongkok are your best bet. Look around though do a bit of bargaining.
keep us inforned.
ohyeahar said:
I've checked out WanChai just last night actually and there's no sign of the Desire.
Good news is, because of the current favorable exchange rate with the GBP, you can just do what I do. Order overseas from Clove! I'm expecting mine to arrive in HK on Monday. And even with shipping, it's cheaper than it would be when it goes on sale in HK.
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I cant order it to HK as I will be there only for 3 days and also cant order to India as then too expensive after paying import taxes. N1 is around 4500HKD in Mong Kok if Desire is same price or lower it will be ideal. I will look around Mong Kok and Sham Shui PO. Also Kowloon ( Thanks to Atomicman). If found and bought I will inform on this forum immediately.
I've been looking around for the Desire in HK too, so far nothing. Most of the shops either say they don't know the release date, or "maybe next week", which is the typical answer when they have no idea.
The latest from the HK forums (using google translate) is that HTC HK has said they're not sure of an exact date, maybe in June. The consensus is that they want to give the Legend (out March 31st) some time to sell before releasing the Desire. I'm sure grey imports from the UK will start to show up soon, but at a premium.
Not sure if it'll be cheaper than the Nexus One, since you can get an N1 directly from Google for less than $4500, so their price in Mongkok just includes a small mark-up. The Legend is $4180, down to $3980 in some places, so I reckon the Desire will be at least $6-800 more than that to set it apart.
Based on all that info, I also ordered from Clove today.
@ohyeahar: when did you order yours? Do you have a DHL tracking number for it already?
sickboy888 said:
@ohyeahar: when did you order yours? Do you have a DHL tracking number for it already?
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Ordered on March 8. Already shipping. Expecting it on Monday.
So slim to zero chance of getting a desire in HK before 14th April? So what do you suggest I do buy the Legend or N1? Please advise as Im quite eager to buy an android phone now. I will be able to change it only after 6 months so have to live with whichever phone I buy till then.
ohyeahar if you feel like selling your Desire let me know ;-)
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I got your PM and was trying to reply, but you've disabled receiving of PM's. You might want to look into that.
Finally bought the Nexus One as couldn't find the desire and cant with for an android phone any longer. I'm in HK till 15th Morning so if any one knows of a definite place where desire is available here do let me know. I don't mind buying that as well. Can always sell my N1 on Ebay in India.
I bought my HTC Desire (UK) version at a shop in Tsuen Wan. It mainly deals online shopping for customers from mainland china but they also sell phones there. I just got mine there yesterday. See if they have any stocks left and you can get one there. The contact information below:
Rm2412, 24/F, Wing Hing Ind Building
83-93 Chai Wan Kok Street, Tsuen Wan
Tel:3583 2773
Rmb to mentioned I introduce you there hehe, as I will get extra discount when I buy ipad there next time.
lesliekkwu said:
I bought my HTC Desire (UK) version at a shop in Tsuen Wan...
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Congrats! How much did you get it for?
$4380
Well to TBH you can buy it at Clove at a cheaper price...but what happens if your phone breaks down ? You won't be buying a round trip ticket to UK to just fix your phone... (Rmb the warranty for HTC UK is 2 years !!)
They include a one time FREE deliver service to UK center to repair the machine...and afterwards they charge you $200 only.
Just like ordinary HKers time is important...hehe
lesliekkwu said:
$4380
Well to TBH you can buy it at Clove at a cheaper price...but what happens if your phone breaks down ? You won't be buying a round trip ticket to UK to just fix your phone... (Rmb the warranty for HTC UK is 2 years !!)
They include a one time FREE deliver service to UK center to repair the machine...and afterwards they charge you $200 only.
Just like ordinary HKers time is important...hehe
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That's a good price actually. If you consider the price difference between the Legend and Desire in UK and that the Legend's retail price in HK is 4199, I'd expect the Desire to cost about 4389.
That is a good price considering the phone isn't available in the usual shops in HK.
Regarding the warranty, according to the spec on Clove the phone comes with a 2 year International warranty, so if anything goes wrong you should be able to get HTC HK to take care of it, right?
Anybody have a price for this badboy? No idea why the other thread was closed, because it clearly was referring to the HTC One M8. And this is the forum for the HTC One 2014.
I want to kno also the real price of international version gun metal color
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Most places predict that it will cost somewhere around $900 retail.
aarsyl said:
Most places predict that it will cost somewhere around $900 retail.
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Seriously, lay off the crack.
schmeggy929 said:
Seriously, lay off the crack.
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I think that the other thread was simply moved from another forum, if you check the dates. Several of the threads within this forum was moved over from other forums.
Not sure what you mean about the crack. I'm just posting what I saw.
http://www.pcadvisor.co.uk/news/mob...-release-date-price-specs-features-vidoes-uk/ - 550 pounds ($907)
http://www.techradar.com/us/news/phone-and-communications/mobile-phones/new-htc-one-1202748 - 500-600 pounds ($825-$990)
http://www.91mobiles.com/htc-m8-one-2-price-in-india - 51,999 RS ($854)
The lowest that I've seen is $760
http://androidandme.com/2014/03/new...software-details-revealed-in-leaked-brochure/
In pure speculation, I would say in the $199 area give or take $50. Going on the fact the S5 (through Sprint) is $199 with a $50 rebate, effectively $149. If the M8 turns out to be much over $199 (with contract of course), don't think it will do well against Sammy.
I also seen the $750-$800 retail range, which was also speculation.
Hopefully this will be available the 25th!
UK / Europe prices are always more. They include vac and other taxes.
My best guess is 599$ / 639$
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Pretty straight forward... $199 on contract with useless carriers with their ugly logos stamped on the phone. $600 - $650 for the unsubsidized , unlocked and even Google play edition when they decide to release at some point.
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I had a M7 for over 10 months...recently sold on swappa. Was a great phone. Currently got a GN3 and I really like it, but still I yearn for the feel of that HTC quality. T-Mobile charges $640 for the phone whether cash or payments...I'm just wondering if there are any know options to buy the phone any cheaper.
I would love a chance to buy around $500...maybe 550. Are there any known legit discount outlets or you just have to buy used on egay, swappa or CL???
How much did you get for the HTC one m7 on swappa? Thanks.
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I had a M7 for over 10 months...recently sold on swappa. Was a great phone. Currently got a GN3 and I really like it, but still I yearn for the feel of that HTC quality. T-Mobile charges $640 for the phone whether cash or payments...I'm just wondering if there are any know options to buy the phone any cheaper.
I would love a chance to buy around $500...maybe 550. Are there any known legit discount outlets or you just have to buy used on egay, swappa or CL???
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Probably look eBay or CL as you mentioned.
Pr20 said:
How much did you get for the HTC one m7 on swappa? Thanks.
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$320 but after fees and shipping 290.
It was mint tmob setup full dev edition.
HTC One (M8) – with Free BoomBass Speaker
I found this to be interesting and wonder how come they don't offer this to customers in the United States? I mean i wouldn't mind a free speaker, would you? I was going to post a link but the site won't let me so i guess this is the next best thing.
Free HTC BoomBass with HTC One (M8)
Terms and conditions
1. Free HTC BoomBass with every purchase of a HTC One (M8) when bought at Vodafone Limited (“Vodafone”) either online, in-store or via telephone (the “Offer”)
2. Offer only available to residents of the United Kingdom aged 18 years of age or older.
3. Offer only available whilst stocks last.
4. Valid for purchases from 26 March 2014 to 7 May 2014 inclusive.
5. The last available date for redemptions is 4 June 2014.
because they decided not to...
Because it's an offer from Vodafone UK, and they don't operate in the US! I bought my phone from EE in the UK and I didn't get the offer, because it's not an HTC offer.
ERm i have yet to receive my Boombvass HTC Speaker from Vodafone, but i got my one from Phones4u
wb9999 said:
Because it's an offer from Vodafone UK, and they don't operate in the US! I bought my phone from EE in the UK and I didn't get the offer, because it's not an HTC offer.
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If its not an HTC offer then why would you have to go through the HTC website to redeem the offer?
TERMS & CONDITIONS
8. Delivery of the HTC BoomBass will be made within 28 days after redemption on the HTC website. A
confirmation of dispatch email will be sent to you within 14 days of redemption on the HTC website.
Delivery of the HTC BoomBass can take up to 14 further days thereafter.
jmvfeo said:
If its not an HTC offer then why would you have to go through the HTC website to redeem the offer?
TERMS & CONDITIONS
8. Delivery of the HTC BoomBass will be made within 28 days after redemption on the HTC website. A
confirmation of dispatch email will be sent to you within 14 days of redemption on the HTC website.
Delivery of the HTC BoomBass can take up to 14 further days thereafter.
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Are you stupid? Read the very first part of the first post you made. It flat out says it is for Vodafone customers only...
1.Free HTC BoomBass with every purchase of a HTC One (M8) when bought at Vodafone Limited (“Vodafone”) either online, in-store or via telephone (the “Offer”)
Sent from my HTC One_M8 using Tapatalk
jmvfeo said:
HTC One (M8) – with Free BoomBass Speaker
I found this to be interesting and wonder how come they don't offer this to customers in the United States? I mean i wouldn't mind a free speaker, would you? I was going to post a link but the site won't let me so i guess this is the next best thing.
Free HTC BoomBass with HTC One (M8)
Terms and conditions
1. Free HTC BoomBass with every purchase of a HTC One (M8) when bought at Vodafone Limited (“Vodafone”) either online, in-store or via telephone (the “Offer”)
2. Offer only available to residents of the United Kingdom aged 18 years of age or older.
3. Offer only available whilst stocks last.
4. Valid for purchases from 26 March 2014 to 7 May 2014 inclusive.
5. The last available date for redemptions is 4 June 2014.
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I'm in UK and i got
1 free m8
2 free doombox
3 £25 Google play voucher
4 free leather case
So pretty good deal lol
jmvfeo said:
HTC One (M8) – with Free BoomBass Speaker
I found this to be interesting and wonder how come they don't offer this to customers in the United States? I mean i wouldn't mind a free speaker, would you? I was going to post a link but the site won't let me so i guess this is the next best thing.
Free HTC BoomBass with HTC One (M8)
Terms and conditions
1. Free HTC BoomBass with every purchase of a HTC One (M8) when bought at Vodafone Limited (“Vodafone”) either online, in-store or via telephone (the “Offer”)
2. Offer only available to residents of the United Kingdom aged 18 years of age or older.
3. Offer only available whilst stocks last.
4. Valid for purchases from 26 March 2014 to 7 May 2014 inclusive.
5. The last available date for redemptions is 4 June 2014.
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And I'm pretty sure we wouldn't mind the HTC Advantage offer over in the UK. But we don't get it - it's US only.
I would rather have the screen replacement than a gimmicky speaker that most people seem to be putting on Ebay as soon as they get it.
Some people eh - never satisfied.
btw - still waiting for mine (Vodafone UK)
grentuu said:
And I'm pretty sure we wouldn't mind the HTC Advantage offer over in the UK. But we don't get it - it's US only.
I would rather have the screen replacement than a gimmicky speaker that most people seem to be putting on Ebay as soon as they get it.
Some people eh - never satisfied.
btw - still waiting for mine (Vodafone UK)
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We do get screen replacement in UK I've had it done
jaythenut said:
We do get screen replacement in UK I've had it done
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Under the Advantage scheme? - it states US only
(there's a complete thread on it (I'm sure you posted in it lol)
jaythenut said:
We do get screen replacement in UK I've had it done
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grentuu said:
Under the Advantage scheme? - it states US only
(there's a complete thread on it (I'm sure you posted in it lol)
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I'm guessing this is why we get a case in the box...
EddyOS said:
I'm guessing this is why we get a case in the box...
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Sold my case on Ebay lol
grentuu said:
Sold my case on Ebay lol
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I quite like it! It's a spare now I've got the hard shell case from HTC but I'm not getting rid of it just yet...
EddyOS said:
I quite like it! It's a spare now I've got the hard shell case from HTC but I'm not getting rid of it just yet...
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I liked it but got the Case Mate Tough which is great. A lot of the U.S. guys on here wanted it but postage was about $15 so wasn't worth it, so just put it on Ebay. Only got £5 for it lol
Yeah bro sorry i forgot to put on my helmet to day, my apologies for being so retarded to think that because you have to go through the HTC site to redeem that it is HTC who is offering. It does make a lot of sense to half to go through HTC website instead of Vodaphone having it in the store and giving to you on the spot when you buy the phone.
EtherealRemnant said:
Are you stupid? Read the very first part of the first post you made. It flat out says it is for Vodafone customers only...
1.Free HTC BoomBass with every purchase of a HTC One (M8) when bought at Vodafone Limited (“Vodafone”) either online, in-store or via telephone (the “Offer”)
Sent from my HTC One_M8 using Tapatalk
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wb9999 said:
Because it's an offer from Vodafone UK, and they don't operate in the US! I bought my phone from EE in the UK and I didn't get the offer, because it's not an HTC offer.
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Same here, although I did get a free case with mine that other people haven't had.
Also handy to know someone that works in a phone shop as he told me which contract was best - I asked specifically for that contract in store elsewhere and managed to blag a free memory card too
Up to a $150. A rip off and insulting price. The HTC 10 is already overpriced.
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