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HTC Touch Pro (Raphael) available!!!

See here: http://iteurope.eu/site/advanced_search_result.php?keywords=raphael&gclid=CL-MqeGrrpQCFQkRuwodai0d3Q

Surely not in stock, anyone here from France willing to give htem a call to see if its legit?

or even anyone in Belgium since that's where they are based. Someone should give them a call to find out if it's legit because if they have stock it means everywhere else will have stock soonish too...

The only place I've seen with any indication of stock is Play.com who say they'll have it on August 29th...
That comes out at £546 plus shipping, and play.com say £549.99 with shipping...

Apparently expected in around 4th August! (we shall see)
http://www.expansys.com/p.aspx?i=169424
Expansys are also confirming this to be the device aimed at the EU market not a grey import.
http://www.expansys.com/ft.aspx?k=111910

ZeuBug said:
See here: http://iteurope.eu/site/advanced_search_result.php?keywords=raphael&gclid=CL-MqeGrrpQCFQkRuwodai0d3Q
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Not in stock yet, they have it in stock from 11 august. Expansys looks to be the first on the 4th of august.

Sooner than expected!
Damnit! I need some money now!

http://www.expansys.com/ft.aspx?k=112209
Thought it was too good to be true, looks like the 4th Aug is probably an error. Most retailers seem to be expecting it around the end of august.

[INFO] Play.com may have revealed UK release date + price

http://www.play.com/Mobiles/Mobile/...=0&searchstring=HTC+Sensation&urlrefer=search
If this is true, I'm quite happy, as it's what I was expecting
EDIT: Info has gone. Just so people who look at this later know:
Price: £499.99
Release date: 30th June

Hello redbullcat!
Long time no see (N1 with Desire S port)
Well 30th June is later than forecasted and the price is heavy
Play.com has always been wrong about price and release date...

I pre-ordered it from here yesterday.
What is the expected UK date then, if it's not 30th June?
Nothing on Amazon.co.uk yet.

Handtec are showing a slightly lower price and release date of the 8th June.
http://www.handtec.co.uk/product.php/4799/htc-sensation--sim-free-unlocked-black-

Hey, play.com no longer have the HTC Sensation available for pre-order. I wonder why? Have they allocated all their pre-order stock, or changed their minds?
My pre-order is still showing in "Open Orders" though.
Coming soon: This item is not currently available to order. Enter your email address, click the ‘Notify me’ button and we’ll let you know as soon as it becomes available to pre-order.
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sjgore said:
Hey, play.com no longer have the HTC Sensation available for pre-order. I wonder why? Have they allocated all their pre-order stock, or changed their minds?
My pre-order is still showing in "Open Orders" though.
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Odd. Maybe they put the info up too early...it is a over a month until they say the phone is released. Or maybe they did get it wrong, and handtec are right

[Q] so where are the official reviews?

so the sensation is out for a few days, but no official review yet on any site... odd

Apparently HTC hasn't sent out any handsets to reviewers yet which i find a bit odd :\

ratchetnclank said:
Apparently HTC hasn't sent out any handsets to reviewers yet which i find a bit odd :\
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Why would a device go on sale before it can be sent to reviewers....have they got something to hide or are they trying to maximize sales just in case its a bad review, either way it doesn't give me great confidence.

I remember that the first day the galaxy S II was out, the net was floded with reviews, starting from engadget, techradar and so on... on the sensation case... nada

This is what i'm worried about
I've been waiting for this device since it was leaked as the pyramid all those moons ago.
It's been released and there's barelty a squeek on the internet about it. Only here is where you can get info about it really. Slashgear did a minimum effort with news to follow...but other than that...not really much.
For a company that are producing record profits, you'd have thought that they would spend a load of money on marketing and advertising to increase sales....I went into the vodafone shop on day 2 in Colchester and they said only one person had enquired about it all day (this was 3pm).
Are they saving everything for the Evo 3D?

Have I understood something wrong or is the phone only available from Vodafone at the moment? And isn't that exclusive for them for a couple of weeks or so? Maybe htc haven't sent any to reviewers yet, because the phone is not officially available until 27th of june?

The first review is online now:
http://www.slashgear.com/htc-sensation-review-23153699/

Ooops, made a new thread when i found that review.
My bad. Sorry.

I see your point about it not being officially launched.
However, why do you say June 28th is the official date? It's widely rumored to launch on T-mobile US on June 8th. Is T-mobile also getting some advance?
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Have I understood something wrong or is the phone only available from Vodafone at the moment? And isn't that exclusive for them for a couple of weeks or so? Maybe htc haven't sent any to reviewers yet, because the phone is not officially available until 27th of june?
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Pretty generic quickie review there. That recorded video is still awful looking, and falls in line with the other video captures floating around youtube. They seem to be giving it a pass, along with the "stereo sound". Their idea of a battery test is also as unconvincing as ever. Instead of running benchmarks in their videos, they should actually show the browser performance between the two, because that is really the only thing that will stand out the most. Ugh, I expect as much from slashgear.

I picked that date from some website and don't remember which one it was. But it will be released earlier than June 28th. I know that because my operator here in Finland is expecting it to be available around weeks 23-24. They are usually at least a week behind of the other operators here, so the T-Mobile launch for June 8th might be quite accurate.
Elchemist said:
I see your point about it not being officially launched.
However, why do you say June 28th is the official date? It's widely rumored to launch on T-mobile US on June 8th. Is T-mobile also getting some advance?
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Yea, it's going to be on T-Mobile June 8th. Once there you'll see plenty of reviews.

Argh!! I was hoping for official reviews so I could get this on launch day... (June 8th) guess I will have to wait another week or so.
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Yea, it's going to be on T-Mobile June 8th. Once there you'll see plenty of reviews.
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Elchemist said:
Argh!! I was hoping for official reviews so I could get this on launch day... (June 8th) guess I will have to wait another week or so.
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You still have some time and it's quite likely that GSMArena will review it by then (I said likely, not definite).
There are still 2 weeks before the 8th after all

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Argh!! I was hoping for official reviews so I could get this on launch day... (June 8th) guess I will have to wait another week or so.
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Sites like CNet might have something (short) the day before US launch. But that may be about it.

don't think this has been posted yet...
http://recombu.com/news/htc-sensation-first-impressions_M14327.html
more of a quick first impression with a full review coming but I guess it qualifies as 'official'

Anyone seen it in Hong Kong?

As per title has anyone seen the sensation available in Hong Kong yet? I'm flying there on Sat for a day trip and its between this and the Desire HD. I REALLY want to get the sensation, but I don't think it's around yet.
I'm sure I spotted it on a website, listed with the price a few weeks back but can't find the web site now. All the others I have found since have it listed but no price and no eta yet
So figured I'd ask in here on the off chance. I think the official release date is 8th June! sod's law that as I can't change my flight.
so anyone from HK on here and has anyone seen it there yet??

I saw a seller on ebay located in hongkong. Maybe you can contact the seller and find out if you can just pick it up at their warehouse.
http://cgi.ebay.ca/NEW-HTC-Z710E-SE...Cell_Phones&hash=item3cb88af2a1#ht_5318wt_897

Hong Kong will have the press conference for HTC sensation on june 3th

p12234567 said:
Hong Kong will have the press conference for HTC sensation on june 3th
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Does that mean a launch ? or just a date for ?? or summit else altogether ?

I heard it will be available on 3th of June. I think you can shop around after 4: 00pm cause most of retailer get their inventory around that time.

http://www.android-hk.com/news/htc-sensation-hk-price-5198/
according to this website, it says the press conference is on june 3th and should be available later this week

Cheers guys
Brusko I emailed that seller and he said yes i can come and collect from xyz, BUT they are not open on Sat or Sun aaarrgghhh (I'm only there for Sat, it's a quick day trip for me)
However I'm guessing it MUST be available elsewhere and if the press release today holds true, fingers crossed I'll get this bad boy this weekend I hope

I just got my sensation today at wanchai computer center , i traded my hd , so for sure tomorrow you cam.also.find some at mongkok ,wanchai
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thaivid said:
I just got my sensation today at wanchai computer center , i traded my hd , so for sure tomorrow you cam.also.find some at mongkok ,wanchai
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WOOOOOOHOOOOOOOOOOOOOO cheers buddy, the two places I am visiting for sure
How much out of curiosity ?

Available in Wilson now. 4/6 HKD$5198
Website: http://wilsoncomm.com.hk/home.aspx
Unluckly the web is in Chinese
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Cheers guy, found it no problems, couple of places said they'd be getting it later that day.
Paid 4,200 for it, but got 32gb class 10, MicroSD card thrown in too so I'm happy.
Just have to learn how navigate and use it now. 1st Andriod phone so it's gonna be a fun learning experience

There's a lot in Shen Zhen

I want to buy one! can you please point me to a shop in hongkong where they sell these.
hkd 4,200 w/ 32gb card btw is great!!
cheaper than that would be awesome!!!!
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not bad 540 with 32gb sd card

I bought mine in Mong Kok. Plenty of places had it in stock. The big stores were expecting it that day.
I think I could've got the price down further if I'd been paying cash. As always cash is king there And if more places had it.
Sadly I was in a hurry else I would've gotten the cash in hand.
Couldn't find accessories for it though, but I'll get those later.
Right now I'm enjoying it, I showed it off to a few friends over the weekend, one guy started to get his iphone out and then saw how fast this is and didn't bother and just gave me the bird lol

Thanks! I'll try to find my way there this week.

Smartone also have the sensation now. Got mine there yesterday, unbranded as well.
The phone came with a load of preinstalled smartone apps. A quick factory reset and all the smartone apps are gone.
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I've found this offer: SIM-free Sensation @ Paramoz.com for £386 + £12 delivery.
(panamoz.com/index.php/htc-sensation-z710e-8gb-due-core-android-sim-free-unlocked-smart-phone.html)
The price is much lower then anywhere else.
On their FAQ it says that they are based in Hong Kong, but phones are compatible with UK/Europe. (panamoz.com/index.php/FAQ)
Online reviews are quite good, so it could be worth buying. (google.co.uk/products/seller?&hl=en&zmi=panamoz.com&cmi=30208238839857152)
Has anyone here bought phones through HK-based sites like this one?
I wonder is it exactly the same phone as the one coming to UK on 20th of June?

U.S. Release Date?

Haven't heard anything of a release date for the us. Any word?
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Haven't heard anything of a release date for the us. Any word?
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On their website, they have a give away for the Zenfone 6 to come to North America in 47 days.

B&H has it on their website. If you enter your email address they notify you when it's in stock. I'm getting impatient though. I think ASUS really needs release their phones a lot sooner after they unveil them. If something more appealing comes out between now and then I may get that instead.
He'll, if the S10+ drops in price enough between now and then I may just get that (used)

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B&H has it on their website. If you enter your email address they notify you when it's in stock. I'm getting impatient though. I think ASUS really needs release their phones a lot sooner after they unveil them. If something more appealing comes out between now and then I may get that instead.
He'll, if the S10+ drops in price enough between now and then I may just get that (used)
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Thanks I bought my 5z from them I'll go check it out right now
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B&H only carry 6gb version. Looking for 8gb.
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Just noticed that BH Photo site bumped their pre-order start date from June 15th to July 1st...
https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/prod...s855_6g64g_bk_zenfone_6_zs630xl_dual_sim.html

With the sweepstakes ending later this month, there could possibly be a new model with the USA/North American release. I hope so, at least.
Why would Asus have it available to the USA via importer websites but not officially? Maybe so far its taking a while to get through FCC certifications...

I would buy the international version, but I want to be sure all of the bands in the USA are available on the phone. I use AT&T and want to be sure I get full coverage. From what I've read, Gearbest mainly sells the international/Europe version and this one is spotty with the USA bands available. Hence, I wait for the USA release. But I'm with all ya'll . . . If they don't hurry up another phone may grab my attention and they lose that sale.

BHPhoto now have July 15 for the start of pre-orders... Still no price or ship date.

canadien666 said:
BHPhoto now have July 15 for the start of pre-orders... Still no price or ship date.
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Where do you see this? I see nothing.
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Aaaannnddd, they took it down. They had it up earlier today. I give up on this thing...

This is getting ridiculous .

holydire said:
This is getting ridiculous .
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Shouldn't be a surprise to anyone following the saga of trying to buy one of these in the UK.
Preorders went up late may with a mid June shipping date suggested by customer support. Then preorders were closed, but no phones arrived. Delivery date is now suggested as end July with the phones hidden on the Asus UK store.
I still really want my zenfone,, but this is as botched a launch as I've ever seen.

Still waiting in the US
I called Asus and they said "middle of July" but I take that with a grain of salt.
The botched launch plus reports of bad call quality/volume (has to do with the flip cam I think) are making me look for another phone.
I like big battery phones, there are others to chose from (though not with an 855).

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I called Asus and they said "middle of July" but I take that with a grain of salt.
The botched launch plus reports of bad call quality/volume (has to do with the flip cam I think) are making me look for another phone.
I like big battery phones, there are others to chose from (though not with an 855).
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Bad call quality ? First ive heard of this. Isolated instances or mass reports ?

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Bad call quality ? First ive heard of this. Isolated instances or mass reports ?
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I haven't heard of it either and I've read almost every review of the phone
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I haven't heard of it either and I've read almost every review of the phone
Since I can't post outside links you'll just have to find the thread (s) on the asus zentalk forums for the zenphone 6 (6z). Very annoying not to be able to post this link. But I cut an pasted the first parts of it..
Call quality on Asus Zenfone 6z (Zenfone 6)
mihirpmehta
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When I receive call from my Asus Zenfone 6z I am constantly hearing noise and distorted voice anyone facing the same issue ?
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debashiss04
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I am having sane issue. Want to return. Completely dissatisfied with this product
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I am having same issue.
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sedp23 said:
I haven't heard of it either and I've read almost every review of the phone
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dude , go read the call quality reviews . not one person had one good thing to say

Any update here? Any AT&T users from the states in here? Trying to figure out if I can buy a global version instead of waiting.

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Any update here? Any AT&T users from the states in here? Trying to figure out if I can buy a global version instead of waiting.
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B&H posted a July 15th preorder date for the U.S. version then immediately took it down over the weekend that's the latest I've seen. We will have to see what happens in a few weeks I'm tired of waiting too
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