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Gabster
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Before i read the updated info in the expansys forum, I spoke to a guy at Expansys about 10mins ago asking what was meant by pre launch stock...he had no idea what i was talking about and was actually bloody rude! He kept saying, well obviously that is the stock that is being sent out to the people who have made a pre-order. I told him that i dont think he understands what i meant, and that on their forum there is a discussion about there being a possibly difference between a pre-launch stock, of which he said under his breath 'so stupid', and then continued to say out loud, there is no difference whatsoever been the pre launch stock and the UK version!
Its a shame that they dont read their own forum, or are not updated about their own stock!
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macjasp
Joined: Oct 06, 2004
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i wouldn't touch expansys to be honest - they aren't getting a supply of P990i's in before anyone else in any case (in comparison to mphone, phones2udirect etc) and they are around £60 more expensive!
I'd rather wait 2 or 3 days longer and use the extra £60 on a memory stick or bluetooth stereo headset  |
SL33PYH34D
Joined: Sep 06, 2004
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On 2006-08-10 13:22:27, Dicky Snapples wrote:
mphone have also dropped thier price its now 539GBP. whereas expansys are 594.95 GBP.
do think that expansys price will change? (hopefully it will!!)
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Highly unlikely - I spoke to them about this and they wouldn't even price match mphone unless they had stock.
So considering both places are saying they'll have stock on Friday I've now cancelled my Expansys order and preordered with Mphone and will have saved £60 in the process. They say they will have plenty of stock to fulfill all preorders and plenty to spare.
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joel80
Joined: Nov 30, 2004
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On 2006-08-10 13:00:55, the Puffin wrote:
Beginners question: Where/how do I see remaining memory (i.e. the volatile OS-leaking kind...)? I guess it is NOT the figure give in File manager - Available space, correct?
/Puf
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If you close the flip and then press "more" and then go to "status" you will find it. Havn't found a way to find it with flip open.
/Joel
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P1i user since 2007-12-15
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Spawn
Joined: Apr 25, 2003
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On 2006-08-10 13:38:52, macjasp wrote:
i wouldn't touch expansys to be honest - they aren't getting a supply of P990i's in before anyone else in any case (in comparison to mphone, phones2udirect etc) and they are around £60 more expensive!
I'd rather wait 2 or 3 days longer and use the extra £60 on a memory stick or bluetooth stereo headset
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Im thinking now the same thing, i dont want a pre-launch unit myself and the fact it doesnt support push email is a big concern to me. Thinking of cancelling with expansys and waiting a week or 2 till they get official UK stock and none of this EU stock.
Im going to give mphone a ring and see what they say, if they are getting uk or eu stock. |
darky
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On 2006-08-10 13:24:51, Gabster wrote:
of which he said under his breath 'so stupid', and then continued to say out loud, there is no difference whatsoever been the pre launch stock and the UK version!
Fantatic customer service Expansys...
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rofl buying from these people let's them get away with shit like this, order from someone else 
on a side note I wonder how many people called them daily about the p990 rofl
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macjasp
Joined: Oct 06, 2004
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From: Sunderland, UK
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i had a pre-order with expansys since Feb 1st this year but cancelled yesterday when i saw other retailers were selling for alot less than expansys and were expecting stock this week/early next...makes sense to me to save a bit of cash! |
macjasp
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On 2006-08-10 13:47:41, Spawn wrote:
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On 2006-08-10 13:38:52, macjasp wrote:
i wouldn't touch expansys to be honest - they aren't getting a supply of P990i's in before anyone else in any case (in comparison to mphone, phones2udirect etc) and they are around £60 more expensive!
I'd rather wait 2 or 3 days longer and use the extra £60 on a memory stick or bluetooth stereo headset
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Im thinking now the same thing, i dont want a pre-launch unit myself and the fact it doesnt support push email is a big concern to me. Thinking of cancelling with expansys and waiting a week or 2 till they get official UK stock and none of this EU stock.
Im going to give mphone a ring and see what they say, if they are getting uk or eu stock.
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I would imagine anyone getting stock this week will be getting the EU stock and not official UK stock as there isn't an official UK date as yet - apparantly! |
Spawn
Joined: Apr 25, 2003
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Ok just spoke to mphone and they are saying they are getting them into stock on Friday and that they are UK spec phones. So off i go to cancel my order with expansys and order with mphone. |
Jah
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On 2006-08-10 13:43:01, SL33PYH34D wrote:
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On 2006-08-10 13:22:27, Dicky Snapples wrote:
mphone have also dropped thier price its now 539GBP. whereas expansys are 594.95 GBP.
do think that expansys price will change? (hopefully it will!!)
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Highly unlikely - I spoke to them about this and they wouldn't even price match mphone unless they had stock.
So considering both places are saying they'll have stock on Friday I've now cancelled my Expansys order and preordered with Mphone and will have saved £60 in the process. They say they will have plenty of stock to fulfill all preorders and plenty to spare.
[ This Message was edited by: SL33PYH34D on 2006-08-10 12:44 ]
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Done the same, I had pre-ordered in Dec 2005 with Expansys but mphone.co.uk are cheaper and I don't mind an extra day ot two - with the savings I can get a spare battery and some other apps etc
Join the 'dots' and see what happens |
jayce
Joined: May 19, 2004
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In response to Timmmmy's posting, I wouldn't be surprised if Sony Ericsson did launch a replacement for the P990 within a year (although I have no evidence to support such a claim).
I remember when Acorn Computers (RIP) launched the BBC B+ series back in September/October 1984, how great they were and how much more memory they had over the BBC B series.
By the February of 1985 the BBC Master series was launched, making the BBC B+ redundant as the software guys wrote apps and games that took advantage of the Master series.
Sony Ericsson will want to sell lots of P990's but you'd have to be naieve to think there's not a replacement model being worked upon and remember, the replacement will be an evolution on the design and not a revolution.
The P990 will be used to iron out the bugs, design flaws and work towards a replacement that will work much more smoothly.
I'd be surprised if it's replacement was 6 months away, but it depends upon the competition.
Remember, the Nokia E61 is in direct competition and is in general availability now. If Nokia bump up the spec on their device, Sony Ericsson may be forced to follow suit. |
s32bauer
Joined: Jul 30, 2006
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Hi,
I have just checked with Phones2UDirect and their website is showing that they have the phone in stock. I called their customer service number to check this and apparently they had some in but they were recalled because of an unknown reason. However, the guy I spoke to confirmed that they are definately getting a very large order in tomorrow.
Has anyone placed an order with this company or been told the same thing? It's just that he seemed adament that they were definately coming in tomorrow but I find it hard to believe that they are getting the phones tomorrow yet no other companies know the date of release. |
macjasp
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On 2006-08-10 14:04:43, s32bauer wrote:
Hi,
I have just checked with Phones2UDirect and their website is showing that they have the phone in stock. I called their customer service number to check this and apparently they had some in but they were recalled because of an unknown reason. However, the guy I spoke to confirmed that they are definately getting a very large order in tomorrow.
Has anyone placed an order with this company or been told the same thing? It's just that he seemed adament that they were definately coming in tomorrow but I find it hard to believe that they are getting the phones tomorrow yet no other companies know the date of release.
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Firstly - you've done really well to speak to someone there! I am on the phone to them now (and have been trying to get through since 12pm!)
I ordered mine with these yesterday and they have promised me they are getting a delivery thursday or friday for definite (sounds like friday now after your call)...i'm just trying to get through to have my pre-order confirmed! Plus they are cheaper than expansys!!! |
s32bauer
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Yeah it took me a few goes to get through. I was put on hold with hold music the first time and then put through to someones mailbox to leave a message! lol
Fingers crossed about tomorrow!
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DickySnapples
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i cancelled my order with expansys as mphone are quite a bit cheaper and are quoting same time for stock delivery |
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