For a limited time only, Clove Technology will be offering a Sony SmartWatch 2 with silicone strap and a Sony SBH20 headset with a combined value in excess of £160 for FREE when you order a Sony Xperia Z Ultra.
http://www.clove.co.uk/sony-xperia-z-ultra
Sebring5 said:
For a limited time only, Clove Technology will be offering a Sony SmartWatch 2 with silicone strap and a Sony SBH20 headset with a combined value in excess of £160 for FREE when you order a Sony Xperia Z Ultra.
http://www.clove.co.uk/sony-xperia-z-ultra
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Yes they emailed me today, but I have little interest in either of those two devices. I'd prefer the magnetic charging dock and the newer bluetooth headset.
Not really much of a deal when it costs roughly £160 more than current ebay prices, especially when Hong Kong merchants conveniently typo the item value to negate import tax...
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RokkaMan said:
Not really much of a deal when it costs roughly £160 more than current ebay prices, especially when Hong Kong merchants conveniently typo the item value to negate import tax...
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Isn't the Clove one 4G and the present ebay ones 3G or am I mistaken.
RokkaMan said:
Not really much of a deal when it costs roughly £160 more than current ebay prices, especially when Hong Kong merchants conveniently typo the item value to negate import tax...
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Thats not guaranteed though is it. You should always factor in the import tax. If you avoid it its just a bonus.
Yes the clove one is 4g but not available yet.
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Guys let me know if anyone has s,art tags included in the box!
Many say they got and many say they didnt!
Please post here regarding it!
Thank you
Two Tags, Home (Red) & Bedroom (Black). It might depend on the market that the phone is released in btw. I bought mine from Kuwait.
Thats what i am asking atleast we people will get to know which market has got and which hasnt!!
Depends on where you get it from. In my Singapore set, it didn't include the smart tags or leather pouch, but I have a voucher to pick them up on the 18th.
However, the MRT (subway) stations here already have NFC smart tags to help you book a taxi, etc.
I am afraid India wont get it!!
:'(
I bought mine in Singapore and it didn't come with the smart tags. However, there is a redemption coupon in the box that can be used to redeem the tags later when they are available in Singapore.
zanndoth said:
I bought mine in Singapore and it didn't come with the smart tags. However, there is a redemption coupon in the box that can be used to redeem the tags later when they are available in Singapore.
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How many tags will you get in Singapore ? Please let us know.
In Poland, they ship Xperia S without Smart Tags.
Leather pouch and HDMI cable are included though.
In France, they ship Xperia S without Smart Tags and leather pouch.
And we didn't get any redemption coupon for the Smart Tags either.
So almost everywhere smart tags are missing!!
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How many tags will you get in Singapore ? Please let us know.
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The redemption coupon is for 1 pair of smart tags. That means 2.
2 tags in Singapore....
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UK retailers Clove and Handtec are offering 4x Smartags but they aren't shipping the phone yet.
Malaysia offer 1 tag for free
Alien987 said:
UK retailers Clove and Handtec are offering 4x Smartags but they aren't shipping the phone yet.
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I'm waiting for available from Clove
thalas said:
Malaysia offer 1 tag for free
I'm waiting for available from Clove
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While I'm waiting for Handtec
No tags in box from phones4u in uk.
2 smart tags included in sweden, and hdmi cable.
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UK retailers Clove and Handtec are offering 4x Smartags but they aren't shipping the phone yet.
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I ordered from Clove and wonder if their 4X offer means they are giving additional 4 to whatever Sony already includes in the box.
Here in Lebanon they sell it with the red and black tags
kitsVA said:
I ordered from Clove and wonder if their 4X offer means they are giving additional 4 to whatever Sony already includes in the box.
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Not even all markets are including tags in the box, so it's probably just 4 in total.
From Engadget:
Finally, we won't hold back on the pricing and availability, even if we kept you in suspense until the end: the black model will be sold in Sony stores and authorized sellers this May, and the white model (which only comes in a 32GB flavor) will be exclusive to official company outlets. A 16GB will put you back $499 and 32GB will be $599.
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Link: http://www.engadget.com/2013/02/25/sony-xperia-tablet-z/
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Not bad. It costs exactly as much as an iPad, its better tho.
$499 = £329 in the UK?
Thats a bargain, infact, that's what I paid for both the S1 and the XTS!
I'll definitely be buying this, but May is quite far away...
Confirmed for UK release as well:
The Sony Tablet Xperia Z will cost £399 for the Wi-Fi version, £499 for the LTE. Dates are still to be confirmed.
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Source: http://www.pocket-lint.com/news/50032/sony-xperia-tablet-z-pictures
zaynal said:
Confirmed for UK release as well:
Source: http://www.pocket-lint.com/news/50032/sony-xperia-tablet-z-pictures
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I saw this tablet. It a bit slow. Nice stuff but only the resolution is better than the Xperia Tablet S. (Yeah i know...Dragontrail, water-proof...etc..)
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$499 = £329 in the UK?
Thats a bargain, infact, that's what I paid for both the S1 and the XTS!
I'll definitely be buying this, but May is quite far away...
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£399 UK price after tax
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Thus tablet looks very promising, but there isn't a lot of info out there on it. I currently have a nexus 7, but am looking at getting a 10". When is the z2 coming to the US and at what price? Am I the only one exited about this?
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Thus tablet looks very promising, but there isn't a lot of info out there on it. I currently have a nexus 7, but am looking at getting a 10". When is the z2 coming to the US and at what price? Am I the only one exited about this?
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Not entirely sure if it'll come with a carrier. But the wifi version will probably be available just like the Tablet Z was. Both in Sony Stores and in resellers like Amazon, Best Buy, etc...
Best guess is it'll run $499 for a wifi 16Gb just like the Tablet Z did, and $599 for a 32Gb model. Mobile connectivity versions a bit higher, depending on if you buy them straight up or on a contract.
Last I heard indicated either late April or early May for release in the US. Probably May is more likely I bet.
The cellular model looks like Sony made one model with every band in it.
So you could import and will work on Att and T-mobile.
It even has 1700/2100 band for t-mobile HSPA
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The cellular model looks like Sony made one model with every band in it.
So you could import and will work on Att and T-mobile.
It even has 1700/2100 band for t-mobile HSPA
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Was thinking about buying one from eBay... Tropical mobile has them for 605...us dollars... What do you all think.
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amynjimmy said:
Was thinking about buying one from eBay... Tropical mobile has them for 605...us dollars... What do you all think.
MB865/ST-ATT/4.4.2/BMM
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SMP600- ? brand new
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I ordered the LTE version from Tropical Mobile on Ebay.
Its shipped out and being delivered to my house tomorrow. I am planning on using it with T-mobile.
I will let u know how it is.
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I ordered the LTE version from Tropical Mobile on Ebay.
Its shipped out and being delivered to my house tomorrow. I am planning on using it with T-mobile.
I will let u know how it is.
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Excellent... I'm excited.... Y'all lemme know how it is cause I'm gonna order as well her eyes shortly..
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I ordered from tropical mobile too, 16gb WiFi. Will be here tomorrow
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I ordered from tropical mobile too, 16gb WiFi. Will be here tomorrow
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Wow! I'm not here to bash, or promote, any particular retailer. I'm just a guy who wants to buy one of these and am frustrated that Sony isn't selling them here the U.S. (Similar story with the Z1C phone which I ended up buying from the U.K.)
But ... Did you really pay $1500 at Tropical Mobile (price I see on eBay) for a device which retails around the world for $5-600?
If so, my hat's off to you for being bold and decisive. I'm still waiting, hoping for a good option from the U.K. or from Sony USA. The price from the U.K., when available, is forecast at about $590 with support from Sony UK and a two year warranty. There are apparently reputable U.S. eBay sellers offering no-support Europe versions for $510. The latter are promised to already be through customs and ready to ship; what I read at Tropical Mobile is ambiguous about where they actually are and if there might still be customs issues.
CAL7 said:
Wow! I'm not here to bash, or promote, any particular retailer. I'm just a guy who wants to buy one of these and am frustrated that Sony isn't selling them here the U.S. (Similar story with the Z1C phone which I ended up buying from the U.K.)
But ... Did you really pay $1500 at Tropical Mobile (price I see on eBay) for a device which retails around the world for $5-600?
If so, my hat's off to you for being bold and decisive. I'm still waiting, hoping for a good option from the U.K. or from Sony USA. The price from the U.K., when available, is forecast at about $590 with support from Sony UK and a two year warranty. There are apparently reputable U.S. eBay sellers offering no-support Europe versions for $510. The latter are promised to already be through customs and ready to ship; what I read at Tropical Mobile is ambiguous about where they actually are and if there might still be customs issues.
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I got the WIFI+LTE version from Tropical on Ebay.
I purchased about 10 days ago and the price for the wifi+lte version was $690
I see he just recently raised the price to over $1,000
Mine came from Singapore. Left Singapore and was at JFK and cleared customs the next day. No problems at all
Mine left Singapore too. I paid $560. It wasn't $1000 or so like u said at that time. So no need to rage just simple ask...
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Thanks for both answers. That all seems much more reasonable. The big question I struggle with on any of these imports is warranty. Sony typically warrants their products for two years (sometimes with an offer of a 3rd year for an extra penny). I may never need it, but I hate to give it up. Did you get any kind of warranty?
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Thanks for both answers. That all seems much more reasonable. The big question I struggle with on any of these imports is warranty. Sony typically warrants their products for two years (sometimes with an offer of a 3rd year for an extra penny). I may never need it, but I hate to give it up. Did you get any kind of warranty?
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I would like to know this too as I'm gonna get one too
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When I was buying from tropical mobile on eBay, the description said 1 year manufacturer warranty. So I guess it doesn't matter where you bought it, Sony has the tab serial,identity, they would automatically cover you with 1 year warranty. Idk. That's my guess...
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zabih107 said:
When I was buying from tropical mobile on eBay, the description said 1 year manufacturer warranty. So I guess it doesn't matter where you bought it, Sony has the tab serial,identity, they would automatically cover you with 1 year warranty. Idk. That's my guess...
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I wouldn't assume that means anything. They may or may not be an authorized reseller, but if you take the device to Sony's repair facilities in another country, they may not cover it.
Sony USA for example has their own repair network. Their repair centers may not even have access to software or hardware for devices that aren't officially sold in the US market.
I'm not saying that the warranty is void, but unless you confirm it's valid with Sony and will be covered in your home country, I would not assume. I've got a lot of friends in the Philippines and they deal with that stuff all the time with items they have friends ship to them from the states. To the point where sometimes they ship items back to us for us to send in for repair, since the item is only covered under warranty in the US since that's where it was purchased. Similar circumstances may prove out for these.
That said, the prices are surprising. The SGP311 sold for $499 here in the states and I'd assumed the new Z2 Tablet 16GB wifi counterpart would sell for similar. I can buy that SGP511 model for $520-550 on Ebay. Even the LTE model is readily available in 16GB for $629. The cheapest I saw the TMobile complaint LTE Tablet Z was for about $650 in the states, without a subsidy.
I'm half tempted to buy a white 16GB LTE SGP521 just because I'm almost afraid prices will go up when the US model is available.
I may be overly pessimistic and completely wrong, but I both assume and expect that if I self-import an offshore Sony product that Sony USA week disavow any responsibility for it. Best case is that I would have to send it back to the country of export.
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I may be overly pessimistic and completely wrong, but I both assume and expect that if I self-import an offshore Sony product that Sony USA week disavow any responsibility for it. Best case is that I would have to send it back to the country of export.
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I am going to get a 3rd party warranty... EBay and Amazon have them... The 32 gig Wi-Fi is 612 on Amazon right now
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I am going to get a 3rd party warranty... EBay and Amazon have them... The 32 gig Wi-Fi is 612 on Amazon right now
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I'm considering that option. You get 2 years of broader consumer protection against various maladies for $100-130. But, I still hate to give away that free manufacturer's warranty
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I'm half tempted to buy a white 16GB LTE SGP521 just because I'm almost afraid prices will go up when the US model is available.
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I got the White SGP521 model and I love it.
Really sleek looking and performance is awesome.
Using in on T-Mobile and I am getting LTE speeds in the 35mbps range in NYC.
I ordered this last week from eBay seller never-msrp. Black 16 gig WiFi model. It seems like its a euro model as its USB charger is euro prong. Price was fair. I wanted this bad. Think seller has more.
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bacon612 said:
I ordered this last week from eBay seller never-msrp. Black 16 gig WiFi model. It seems like its a euro model as its USB charger is euro prong. Price was fair. I wanted this bad.
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I was millimeters away from ordering the same model from the same seller - and may still. They were responsive to my inquiries and seemed like they would be reliable. They honestly answered my warranty question, which (to my shame) scared me away, or at least caused me pause. I'm not sure from your post... have you received it? Since they offered two-day delivery, I guessed they had the product in the U.S.A. already, which made me more comfortable about it not having to get through customs. How long did it take to arrive? It's supposed to have a U.S. plug; is it a satisfactory charger? Anyway, congratulations.
Looking to save a little extra money on finding a nexus 9 lte unlocked. Usually amazon doesn't charge tax but I can't find anyone else that has it in stock with no tax. Does anybody know of a place or anything like this where I can save a couple extra bucks??
Thanks for your time,
Tim
B & H charges no tax and has free shipping
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1087410-REG/htc_99hzj002_00_nexus_9_volantis_32gb.html
But honestly, if you wanna save a few bucks, you shouldn't be buying the Nexus 9. It's one of the most expensive android tablets out there.
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poopedtim said:
Usually amazon doesn't charge tax...
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Actually, if you live in a state that has sales tax, Amazon WILL charge you sales tax. Unless you meant buying from a third party seller on Amazon, then it depends on the seller. Buying FROM and ON Amazon are two different things.
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B & H charges no tax and has free shipping
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1087410-REG/htc_99hzj002_00_nexus_9_volantis_32gb.html
But honestly, if you wanna save a few bucks, you shouldn't be buying the Nexus 9. It's one of the most expensive android tablets out there.
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B&H charges taxes to people who live in NY or NJ, the two states they operate in (showroom in Manhattan, warehouse in NJ). Just a heads up in case the other poster lives in one of these two states.
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Actually, if you live in a state that has sales tax, Amazon WILL charge you sales tax. Unless you meant buying from a third party seller on Amazon, then it depends on the seller. Buying FROM and ON Amazon are two different things.
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This is not always true. I live in Missouri, a state which charges sales tax. However, amazon does not charge tax when delivered to MO. I am charged tax when the items are delivered to my boyfriend's place in KS, but not to my home in MO.
amazon only charges tax in states they have a physical presence (warehouse, offices)
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amazon only charges tax in states they have a physical presence (warehouse, offices)
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I am in the US looking to buy one of these. Any recommended sellers?
From xperia blog they recommend Clove and Handtec from the UK. Handtec seems cheaper (vs ebay for perhaps better returns/warranty).
I'd appreciate any recommendations from people here who have purchased.
Handtec sells for $572. Ebay is closer to $540
If I do get it from ebay (from taiwan or HK), could I run into issues with languages?
eng3 said:
I am in the US looking to buy one of these. Any recommended sellers?
From xperia blog they recommend Clove and Handtec from the UK. Handtec seems cheaper (vs ebay for perhaps better returns/warranty).
I'd appreciate any recommendations from people here who have purchased.
Handtec sells for $572. Ebay is closer to $540
If I do get it from ebay (from taiwan or HK), could I run into issues with languages?
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I got one from clove. No issues.
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I purchased mines at Plemix for $520 + $28 shipping. Also purchased a Z1 compact there with no problems. Shipping was within 2 days so that's a plus. Currently, there's a free 32 GB memory card special until the end of the month. Haven't really had any issues with them and never really contacted customer service so I can't say anything about that. Not too sure about the returns/warranty but there's info about that on their website.
Thanks. Although from some quick research on Plemix I see some mixed reviews. I'm sure most of these places online are fine if everything goes smoothly. Its really when something goes wrong (ie. item arriving damanged, DOA) to see how it is handled.
I've also noticed that Amazon UK has it for cheaper than Clove and Handtec. The Xperiablog article said AmazonUK does not allow VAT to be excluded but it was excluded when I added it to the cart. Actually, I notice I can buy directly on Amazon US for around $540. I might just do that.
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Thanks. Although from some quick research on Plemix I see some mixed reviews. I'm sure most of these places online are fine if everything goes smoothly. Its really when something goes wrong (ie. item arriving damanged, DOA) to see how it is handled.
I've also noticed that Amazon UK has it for cheaper than Clove and Handtec. The Xperiablog article said AmazonUK does not allow VAT to be excluded but it was excluded when I added it to the cart. Actually, I notice I can buy directly on Amazon US for around $540. I might just do that.
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Isn't the one listed on amazon from third party retailers like expansys? I wonder how they handle returns just in case.. any idea??
I got mine from Amazon for $550 and received it next day thanks to Prime shipping. No issues.
I ended up ordering through amazon as well. I decided to save $10 and get the non-prime option. Although I ordered it Friday and it came today. I just wasnt at home to sign for it. (Missed the guy by 10min)
I think the only issue will be if I need to send it back for warranty. I'll have to pay shipping both ways to Hong Kong or Taiwan or wherever the phone originated from.
eng3 said:
I am in the US looking to buy one of these. Any recommended sellers?
From xperia blog they recommend Clove and Handtec from the UK. Handtec seems cheaper (vs ebay for perhaps better returns/warranty).
I'd appreciate any recommendations from people here who have purchased.
Handtec sells for $572. Ebay is closer to $540
If I do get it from ebay (from taiwan or HK), could I run into issues with languages?
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I live in Australia and have bought the z1 and z3 compact from Clove UK, have bought other tech from Handtek, had no problems or issues with using Australia cell provider, support or anything. I now have the z5 compact which I bought from ebay Quality Deals Store on Ebay when ebay had 20% off store wide recently, got it delivered for a bargain $600 AUD. The phone came quick, set it up in English easy and it works on Australian networks etc. Couldn't be happier ☺
Amazon was perfect for me. These past two weeks has it seldom carry the Z5c as Prime... usually a seller ships some 10 devices to Amazon's warehouses (to be categorized as Prime) but those fly off the shelves. In the past two weeks I have seem some 60 Z5c as Prime to disappear within hours, but if you look daily, they are there.
If you are in the US, at $550 Prime is worth it over ebay's $540 in my opinion; faster shipping and 30 days possibility to return it.
do you need amazon prime account for it? is this different from 3rd party sellers on amazon?