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Is now the right time to get the M500?


Guest dasingh

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Should I upgrade to the M500 as I really like this phone

My only concern is that i've read on a few threads about it being discountinued, hence the reason why its out of stock with Orange

I like the M500 for size and usability but should I wait

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Firstly can you get the M500, its been out of stock for a few weeks now :o

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What i dont want is that I get it and then Orange release a better model soon after it

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What i dont want is that I get it and then Orange release a better model soon after it

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Depends on your definition of better. If a higher spec but larger pocket PC would appeal (such as the HTC Alpine with wifi + 525mhz processor) then I'd wait for a new device to be launched. But if it's the size of the M500 that appeals then the only worthy successor known of will be the HTC Wizard. No idea when it's due out.

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Check your local Orange shop.

Got myself an M500 only 2 weeks ago and they had plenty in stock.

I was also in the same situation. I had a C500 and kept wondering should i get the M500 or wait for something else.

Truth is, i'm over the moon with it. The stuff on it is endless.

Also accessories are readily available such as cases, software, sync cradle etc.

If you really want one then i say go for it, you wont be dissappointed. :o

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Check your local Orange shop.

Got myself an M500 only 2 weeks ago and they had plenty in stock.

The thing is I want to change my orange tariff to a 'Direct' Talk Plan at the same time as I upgrade

I dont think the Orange shops offer the 'Direct' talk plans as its a web only offer

I've seen the HTC Wizard and like the look of that but knowing orange they wont release it for a few months

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Check your local Orange shop.

Got myself an M500 only 2 weeks ago and they had plenty in stock.

I was also in the same situation. I had a C500 and kept wondering should i get the M500 or wait for something else.

Truth is, i'm over the moon with it. The stuff on it is endless.

Also accessories are readily available such as cases, software, sync cradle etc.

If you really want one then i say go for it, you wont be dissappointed.  :o

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i called 12 Orange stores in a 30 miles radius of where i live and non of them had an M500 in stock. Quite a few of them said they wouldnt be getting them anymore as well. Some said they were pending stock and some said they had been told there was problems with parts for them.

This was 3 weeks ago and i've now ordered a QTek S110 which is essensially the same unit but with twice the internal memory.

Speaking of the S110... i've been waiting for a week on that!

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I spoke with Orange retentions dept today (27th Sept) and they told me the M500 has been taken off their ordering system.

They insist it hasn't been discontinued, but say they are having "major supply problems" and really can't say when they will have more arriving in the UK.

No s**t Sherlock!

Instead, I got a PAC code and ordered myself a Torq P100, which is a rebadged and slightly upgraded Eten M500.

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Guest Bennington

Hi, I too am waiting for an M500, but after reading more and more posts on this site and others, i think i've got more chance of curing world hunger...... Anyway, does anybody know anything about this M3000 i keep hearing about, preferably a release date as my contract is coming up for renewal soon and i need a new phone!!!! thanks everyone

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Don't know if it's true but some have suggested the SPV M3000 as Orange's rebadged HTC Wizard, a new pocket pc phone with WM5, slide out keyboard and wifi.

Don't even know IF it's coming out let alone a release date. Sorry.

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I spoke with Orange retentions dept today (27th Sept) and they told me the M500 has been taken off their ordering system.

They insist it hasn't been discontinued, but say they are having "major supply problems" and really can't say when they will have more arriving in the UK.

I got a similar reply from Orange when I emailed them, they just said they dont know when it'll be back in stock but it hasnt been discountinued

Dont want to have to cancel my Orange contract and go elsewhere for the phone I want...i'm quite happy to stay with Orange

Very frustrating :evil: :evil:

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M500 will be dc'd as i was told

I would not recommend buying the M500 due to the amount of problems im hearing and reading! :o

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Are they due to replace it with anything else?

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Don't know if it's true but some have suggested the SPV M3000 as Orange's rebadged HTC Wizard, a new pocket pc phone with WM5, slide out keyboard and wifi.

Don't even know IF it's coming out let alone a release date. Sorry.

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Oh well, i wish someone at orange could give a final straight answer, i.e. a press release or something explaining exactly what the deal is with the M500 and if anything is going to replace it

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Well they said when the M5000 will get released next month the M500 would be DC'd... thats what I got told from orange retail and orange CS

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That is ludicrous if true - it's like Tescos saying that they're going to start selling milk so are discontinuing selling bread.

Could it be that there are a lot of known issues with the M500, but they're covering them up by just pulling it & hoping for the best....?

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I just phoned the orange shop near me, (in pompey), and they said they were expecting some to arrive on Monday, but they didn't turn up (surprise surprise) so they are trying to find out waht happened and they'll give me a call when they know.

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I just phoned the orange shop near me, (in pompey), and they said they were expecting some to arrive on Monday, but they didn't turn up (surprise surprise) so they are trying to find out waht happened and they'll give me a call when they know.

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I wouldnt expect them to ring you back quickly

Dont think they'll be getting any back in stock soon

Where would be a good place to buy the i-mate Jam or K-Jam offline?

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That is ludicrous if true - it's like Tescos saying that they're going to start selling milk so are discontinuing selling bread.

Could it be that there are a lot of known issues with the M500, but they're covering them up by just pulling it & hoping for the best....?

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yeh i know but im just telling you what they told me! I dont work for orange :o

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Would you say that this is a good price?

Qtek S110

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Hmmm. Not sure really. It's certainly not bad when you consider some websites are charging over £50 to upgrade 64meg Magicians to 128meg...

...having said that though the Magician is getting fairly long in the tooth now (ie, it isn't a new handset anymore) so prices should come down, especially once the HTC Wizard is released.

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Am highly confused, dont know what to do :?: :?: :?:

Wait for more news on whats happening with the M500

Or upgrade to a totally different phone like the sony ericsson w800i, which is something i dont really want to do

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Am highly confused, dont know what to do  :?:  :?:  :?:

Wait for more news on whats happening with the M500

Or upgrade to a totally different phone like the sony ericsson w800i, which is something i dont really want to do

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I'm with you, i'm gonna give it about 2 weeks, mid-october, if i haven't heard anything by then, then I guess i'll have to go for something else. :o

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I am waiting to see when the HTC wizard is out; it should be before Christmas. I don't want to upgrade in the next 3-4 weeks to, say, C550 or M500 (if available) when newer phones are on their way quite soon.

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I am waiting to see when the HTC wizard is out; it should be before Christmas. I don't want to upgrade in the next 3-4 weeks to, say, C550 or M500 (if available) when newer phones are on their way quite soon.

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I'm with McWarre. Wait for a newer Windows Mobile device. This is a quite exciting time as the Pocket PC Phones from HTC seem to be coming thick and fast. At the same time many of the upcoming Smartphone devices (and I wish there were more :o ) are reaching new heights spec wise. (wifi, QVGA, etc)

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