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  #928682 7-Nov-2013 12:04
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When I was last in the Vodafone Lambton Quay store they had the R212 on display there. Haven't been there for a couple of weeks though - can check it out later.



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  #928688 7-Nov-2013 12:05
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StarBlazer: I've just got off the phone from VF and after being passed round three people nobody in the customer service or sales teams is aware of any other product than the R206!!

They've basically said if it's not on the website they can't sell it - which if that the case okay - but it limits my options.

@johnr (or any other VF member reading) have the other models been withdrawn for something else, is the R206 really the only version available? (other than the R205 in the VF store on Lambton Quay which is presumably a step backwards).

For everyone else - can you recommend a similar device preferably with HSPA+ (42.2 Mbps) or 4G (thinking future proofing the purchase a little)?

Thanks


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  #928691 7-Nov-2013 12:07
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wongtop: When I was last in the Vodafone Lambton Quay store they had the R212 on display there. Haven't been there for a couple of weeks though - can check it out later.

I was only in there last week and they only had the R206 and had no idea that there were other models available!!  It may of course depend on who you speak with




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  #928731 7-Nov-2013 12:51
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StarBlazer:
wongtop: When I was last in the Vodafone Lambton Quay store they had the R212 on display there. Haven't been there for a couple of weeks though - can check it out later.

I was only in there last week and they only had the R206 and had no idea that there were other models available!!  It may of course depend on who you speak with


Just been in at lunch time. There is a R212 (Black $199) on display.  North side of centre display, closest to the door.

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  #928737 7-Nov-2013 12:55
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wongtop:
StarBlazer:
wongtop: When I was last in the Vodafone Lambton Quay store they had the R212 on display there. Haven't been there for a couple of weeks though - can check it out later.

I was only in there last week and they only had the R206 and had no idea that there were other models available!!  It may of course depend on who you speak with


Just been in at lunch time. There is a R212 (Black $199) on display.  North side of centre display, closest to the door.

Awesome, thanks for doing that




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  #928844 7-Nov-2013 15:23
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Wait for the R215 will be same price but higher spec

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  #928896 7-Nov-2013 16:29
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johnr: Wait for the R215 will be same price but higher spec

You know I'm going to put you on the spot again and ask when .  Let's say, is it likely that Father Christmas will be bringing me one?




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  #928949 7-Nov-2013 17:43
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They are heading out to shops today :)

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  #928952 7-Nov-2013 17:53
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johnr: They are heading out to shops today :)

Awesome

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  #929679 8-Nov-2013 19:32
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Gutted. Ordered a r208 online last week, delivered this week, and now a r215 arrives on the scene. How much are they outright?

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  #929683 8-Nov-2013 19:38
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1eStar: Gutted. Ordered a r208 online last week, delivered this week, and now a r215 arrives on the scene. How much are they outright?


$199

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  #929691 8-Nov-2013 20:07
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The poms know about it if you want to read up..

https://www.business.vodafone.com/site/bus/public/enuk/support/10_productsupport/wi_fi_devices/r215/05_summary/p_summary.jsp

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  #929962 9-Nov-2013 13:44
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I will call voda on Monday during business hours, invoke the change of mind policy within 7 business days, and see if I can swap the R208 for a R215.

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  #929964 9-Nov-2013 13:46
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1eStar: I will call voda on Monday during business hours, invoke the change of mind policy within 7 business days, and see if I can swap the R208 for a R215.


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  #929972 9-Nov-2013 14:03
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I ordered it online as I'm out of the country. It has been delivered. I'll call on Monday and see if I can drop in to a retail store and swap it once I'm back into the country on Thursday.

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