11 replies to this topic

[Transform]

After much thought, I would like to get a Touch Dual but not on an Orange Monthly tarrif. Is there any other way of getting my hands on the phone without going on contract? Also, is it officially out in the UK now?

[PaulOBrien]

It'll be on sale from the usual sources (eXpansys etc) soon, but it's not out yet!

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[Transform]

ahh sweet! in your opinion, do you think its going to be very pricey to get this way?

Edited by Transform, 31 October 2007 - 12:15 AM.

[PaulOBrien]

Well, it won't be cheap, define pricey

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[Transform]

surely cant be more than £300?

[HerpezP]

Of course it can. Doesn't anyone buy phones wihtout a contract?

£370 is the price at the moment - http://www.expansys....modaco&i=156005

[Transform]

omg! i think thats way too much for me. i really dont want to get it on orange

[MartinDB]

The cheapest I've seen it is £335 at Handtec and at Clove.

If only I could decide whether I want a numeric pad more than WiFi and GPS <_<

Martin.

[Rabbit Rocks]

iam sure you can buy one with any contract and network in the uk , just go to the carephone warehouse or simular and get an unbranded htc version with the network you want , also you wont have a simlock or a de brander needed  

[Transform]

i didnt really want to get it on contract thats the thing. i would be quite happy putting my o2 pay & go sim in it.

[Monolithix]

Welcome to the real world!  Handsets are expensive and high tech bits of tech, and the false image of "cheapness" portrayed by networks subsidies on them is unfortunately quite decieveing.

My advice: Give it 4-6 weeks from release and grab a decent 2nd hand one off eBay

Alternatively you could of course take out a cheap contract.  Look at how much you want to spend on the device, say 250?  Thats 10 months of a £25 contract (assuming the Dual is free at this price level!).  Other deals, free Xbox's etc, can further sweeten the balance over the length of a contract

[Transform]

yea i got my current phone (c500) second hand from ebay. i did look at getting one this way but there arent any out yet. guess i will have to wait a while.