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#36423 25-Jun-2009 09:44

Does anyone know if the HTC Hero will be released in NZ?

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#228236 25-Jun-2009 12:39

Even if it's not, you could always get it through parallel imported or something similar. They've had the HTC G1 almost since it came out.

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#228520 26-Jun-2009 12:45

Any ideas when or where this would be available locally?

A quality parallel import would be fine, as I'll likely use it on XT with pre-paid.

I know that there where rumor going around about the HTC Magic/Google Ion too, but there' no ETA on that yet either (http://www.wired.com/reviews/product/pr_0601_g2_handson).

Is HTC likely to be to only Android player in town for the foreseeable future? They're pretty pricey...

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#228522 26-Jun-2009 12:55

Have in mind that the first HTC Hero release is for 2100 MHz WCDMA only. A second version (U.S. 850 MHz is not released yet). You would need this second one for XT Network.

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#228524 26-Jun-2009 12:56

freakalad: I know that there where rumor going around about the HTC Magic/Google Ion too, but there' no ETA on that yet either (http://www.wired.com/reviews/product/pr_0601_g2_handson).

This is the HTC Magic, released here by Vodafone (900/2100 MHz) so no good for XT Network. The T-Mobile version would be any less good because it would be 1700/2100 MHz.

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#228525 26-Jun-2009 12:58

Well so far only 1 other manufacturer has released an android device afaik. That was samsung which released the device in the last few days. There are a ton of devices being rumored at the moment, which you can check out here. The HTC Magic has for all intents and purposes been given a release date, or at least, theres pricing plans available and pre-orders are underway. You do have to remember that android is still relatively new to the market, and its taking a bit of a while for manufacturers to adopt the technology, but give it a little while and we'll be swamped with android phone goodness.

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#228530 26-Jun-2009 13:06

thanks for the info, guys

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#228547 26-Jun-2009 14:22

Hero interface looks nice. Im still waiting to hear about phones like the Yulong N8 expected later this year though. (If only to see the hardware running)

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#233940 11-Jul-2009 00:58

Any updates on the release/price point yet I want to hold out till the hero arrives before I make the call between Iphone3gs, Nokia N97, Or HTC Hero. Anyone else in the same boat??

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#233965 11-Jul-2009 08:40

Yeah pretty much. The problem is there is always something nicer just a couple of months away :(

But I want something with a bit of omph. The newer chips like tegra and snapdragon are both capable of hd video and encoding. I was hoping that phones like sony rachael will release this year and that they support the higher end media stuff. I guess getting that tech while still so new will cost a fair bit. Hence the hero is so darn tempting :P There is also the samsung galaxy as well.

Price of the hero overseas is the same as the magic. I believe.

Edit: according to engadget rockchip are getting android cranking latter this year. An el cheapo chinese made handset would probably tie me over till something like the sony is released

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#236563 17-Jul-2009 21:46

http://www.phonesdirect.co.nz/ have 5 available for pre order.

pretty expensive @ $1500.

i've got a vodafone magic and will probably wait till the end of the year and upgrade to the nicest android handset available then.

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#236586 18-Jul-2009 00:12

Cheers for the heads up pc, but $1599 I would rather wait a while for it to come down.

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#236591 18-Jul-2009 01:02

Thats a huge mark-up considering the exchange rate. The real cost would be closer to $1300, and I'm sure one of the reputable sellers on trade me will have it at that price.