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timmmay: It looks like you can order a global GSM version for US$199/NZ$240, shippping on 2nd December, compared with GBP169/$322 from Amazon UK shipping 12 December. Seems like a no-brainer to cancel the UK order and get it from the US, probably via Youshop.
I should get the Global GSM version right? Specs here. Not sure what network It'll be used on, either Vodafone or Telecom.
Global GSM Model: GSM/GPRS/EDGE (850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz)
UMTS/HSPA+ up to 21 Mbps (850, 900, 1900, 2100 MHz)
US GSM Model: GSM/GPRS/EDGE (850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz)
UMTS/HSPA+ up to 21 Mbps (850, 1700 (AWS), 1900 MHz)
CDMA Model: CDMA/EVDO Rev A (850, 1900 MHz)
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timmmay: Someone checked the UK model specs and said it was compatible - see page 1 of the thread.
I just double checked and Amazon UK will ship direct, total cost for the 16GB model is GBP$155/NZ$306. My current order is via youshop as I didn't want to risk the status changing to "sorry we won't ship to NZ". From the US it'd probably $280 including shipping via YouShop, but it would be more likely to arrive before Xmas.
I think I'll switch to the US site, international GSM model, via youshop US.
Regards,
Old3eyes
timmmay: I hadn't estimated Youshop UK postage.
I cancelled my previous Amazon UK order and placed another one for shipping direct to NZ, as changing the delivery address wouldn't work (internal error). Total cost GBP155/NZ$310 including 2-3 day courier. It should arrive mid December. Fingers crossed it actually ships to NZ, otherwise I'll place via Youshop UK and wait a bit longer.
All comments are my own opinion, and not that of my employer unless explicitly stated.
lokhor: If you order from the Motorola US online store using YouShop for the address how much will Motorola charge you? will there be sales tax or anything? I'm asking because I think I can use US Unlocked for a credit card with US address but need to preload the card with a specific value..
stevenz:old3eyes: Any word of this fone being available in NZ?? I asked on the Telecom FB page but as usual no response..
I suspect they'd want to avoid stocking new devices unless they were 4G capable.
Regards,
Old3eyes
timmmay:lokhor: If you order from the Motorola US online store using YouShop for the address how much will Motorola charge you? will there be sales tax or anything? I'm asking because I think I can use US Unlocked for a credit card with US address but need to preload the card with a specific value..
My order shows no shipping or tax. Total US$199.
All comments are my own opinion, and not that of my employer unless explicitly stated.
CutCutCut:timmmay: Someone checked the UK model specs and said it was compatible - see page 1 of the thread.
I just double checked and Amazon UK will ship direct, total cost for the 16GB model is GBP$155/NZ$306. My current order is via youshop as I didn't want to risk the status changing to "sorry we won't ship to NZ". From the US it'd probably $280 including shipping via YouShop, but it would be more likely to arrive before Xmas.
I think I'll switch to the US site, international GSM model, via youshop US.
Amazon UK is telling me 146.58GBP shipped to NZ, so about $285ish NZD. Ho wmuch is youshop wanting for postage?
Regards,
Old3eyes
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