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Posted by: nycnyc

does anyone know when and where the p800 will be available in hong kong?

please help!!

Posted by: casperland

Yeah I want to know too.

News saying they would first released in HK.

Posted by: c/m

Release date for Europe is Dec 16 2002

and it will hit HK before x-mas

Posted by: casperland

I bet HK will release in this week since it's going to be a HIT!

Posted by: nycnyc

yeah but do you know where you might be able to buy it in hong kong?

i have some friends going there in a week and i need to give them names of stores, addresses, etc.

do these places have websites for international orders?

Posted by: oneeyejack

Quote:

Originally posted by nycnyc
yeah but do you know where you might be able to buy it in hong kong?

i have some friends going there in a week and i need to give them names of stores, addresses, etc.

do these places have websites for international orders?

sin tat @ mong kok (this is one of the stops off the MTR)

Posted by: markng

Buying at Sin Tat is not recommended to International buyers.....

Posted by: nycnyc

why don't you recommend sin tat for international orders?

do you know the phone number? website?

Posted by: oneeyejack

Quote:

Originally posted by nycnyc
why don't you recommend sin tat for international orders?

do you know the phone number? website?

it's not one place. it's a plaza where there are lots of retailers there that sell phones and accessories.

i don't think there will be a phone number or website but you could always try a search.

Posted by: JimmyC

There's no website or any specifc phone number for Sin Tat. Anyone from HK will know where it is... you just go there... you don't ask where it is.

Dude, have you ever been to HK???

I doubt it, doesn't sound like you have heard of it before, neither does your friends perhaps. In this case, I wouldn't suggest you buy anything there, you'll probably get ripped.

Posted by: nycnyc

i've been to hong kong before and i've definitely been to mongkok but i don't remember anything called sin tat
i'm in nyc bro. sorry to sound ignorant about the local geography.

i've got some friends going to hkg next week and i'm going to ask them to look for the p800...

i just hope they'll be able to find me one (at a low price!!!)

Posted by: kaneman

Sin Tat is like a shopping mall with lots of mobile phone places as well as pirate DVDs and CDs and clothing... WAY cool place if you like phones. Every time I go to HK I go there.

Posted by: ryu

i bet the hk sellers are going to jack up the price really high once it hits the market... just like what happen to moto v70..

Posted by: MicroT86

Actually, I think that Sin Tat is a pretty reliable place to buy cell phones. Almost all of my family's phones were bought in Sin Tat every time we go to HK. Of course, my family is from HK, so that probably has something to do with it. Basically, as long as you find a shop that seems trust-worthy, there shouldn't be a problem. But be sure to be knowledgable of cell phones though, but that needn't be said sicne I am posting in the HowardForums...

Posted by: casperland

Ok let me say a few words, actually I just got back from HK a week ago. Sin Tat is a mall in Mongkok where there is a lot of stores selling ALL KINDS of cellular phones and usually you can find some phones in a little-bit-lower pricing than those huge chain stores like the Broadways.

And I agree with JimmyC... and others that the price WILL BE jack up in HK... what I last heard is HK will be selling it for around HKD$7,000 something. Biut SIN TAT would definitely be the mall your friend should go to since it's much easier to compare prices!!

However, the Magazine EAST TOUCH in HK, or some other magazines, will have one specific section in their weekly issue that compares most of the popular electronic items (such as Digital Cameras, Cell Phones etc) with the lowest-priced shops name, locations and phone number. It would ease up your way of walking around those shops just trying to get a lower price.

Posted by: aquarius

Just be careful when you're there..........they'll rip you off IF you don't know what you're doing..............

eg for the old 8210 (8290)........they would replace the LCD/Keypad/Battery with Chinese made donno what it's from product.........and some phone might be refurblished, some may be just old part snapped together.........

unless u know extactly what you're doing, that's not a place that's reliable, but then for most HoFo ppl I don't think it's a problem

Posted by: oneeyejack

you guys are all fobs!

Posted by: whtrbt7

General tips for shopping in Hong Kong/Kowloon:

1. Always haggle, they won't be offended if you are a good business man.

2. Make sure you check the package and device fully before purhasing. This means you need to open up the package and test the product upfront. Don't wait until you go back home to test it because you will get into a dispute.

3. Watch your back. There are lots of shady individuals at these places itching to rob you blind.

4. Pay in cash. If you pay in cash, you can get a lower price and a better deal overall. Make sure you tell them that you are paying in cash so they know.

5. If you have an office, you can opt to have them "bill and deliver". This is a safer method and all good/trustworthy businessmen will be willing to deal in this fashion. Make a small downpayment on your merchandise (10-20% or even smaller) at the store and have them deliver the goods. Payment can be accepted afterwards.

6. Don't screw with people. Be reasonable and business-like and you won't get into trouble. If you don't have the money to pay for the goods, don't try to double-cross people since they can come after you with a meat cleaver.

Posted by: [MDS]

Quote:

Originally posted by whtrbt7

5. If you have an office, you can opt to have them "bill and deliver". This is a safer method and all good/trustworthy businessmen will be willing to deal in this fashion. Make a small downpayment on your merchandise (10-20% or even smaller) at the store and have them deliver the goods. Payment can be accepted afterwards.

why would you do that??? you are at the store... looking at the product (imagine the much anticipated P800), so what you are supposed to say, okay i am going to my office follow me i will take it from you there? whats the point? to check how legit is the guy?

Posted by: aquarius

Quote:

If you have an office, you can opt to have them "bill and deliver". This is a safer method and all good/trustworthy businessmen will be willing to deal in this fashion. Make a small downpayment on your merchandise (10-20% or even smaller) at the store and have them deliver the goods. Payment can be accepted afterwards.

I think this is actually a bad idea......who knows what they would deliver to you...............

in HK, there's no refund, and they don't have to offer you exchange, if they screw you, life's tough..................

and I dont' think many "businessman" will be willing to do this, YOU can be the scammer as much as the seller is......they don't have to take the risk.........and you don't have any creditability, why should the store trust you???

Posted by: Dilbert

Quote:

Originally posted by aquarius
I think this is actually a bad idea......who knows what they would deliver to you...............

in HK, there's no refund, and they don't have to offer you exchange, if they screw you, life's tough..................

and I dont' think many "businessman" will be willing to do this, YOU can be the scammer as much as the seller is......they don't have to take the risk.........and you don't have any creditability, why should the store trust you???

I agree. If you ask for deliver:

1. It may not turn up at all
2. The goods that may turn up may not be the thing you wanted, I mean, not genuine parts or refurbished. You might have seen and touched the genuine stuff in the shop, but it may not be the one you get.

As someone has noted, if you buy from these places, buy at your own risk. I'm sure there're good dealers there, but not everyone there can be trusted.

Some shops do actually say some of their phones are parallel imported or refurbished, but you may need to know Chinese to understand that. You can tell by those phones' cheaper prices.

Another thing is, never buy something from the first shop you see. You will find something cheaper inside. Also keep in mind that some of these shops are actually one company, you may notice staff go and grab stock from another shop a few doors down. Go around the mall once or twice and make down the phone and prices.

There's another similar mall in Tsuen Wan (also off a MTR stop).

There're definitely deals to be had there, but you really need to know what you're doing.

Posted by: nycnyc

wow - thanks to everyone for all their tips!

and can i just say that this bbs has some of the friendliest people around?

they're going to hong kong next week and they'll be there until early january, so i hope they'll be able to pick up a p800 for me...

(crossing my fingers and doing a magic dance)

i found one store here in nyc and they're selling the p800 for $1900

can you believe that???

Posted by: whtrbt7

Hey, it looks like LVWireless is selling the P800 on his site.

http://www.gsmphonesource.com

Price is relatively high but it's expected.

Posted by: [MDS]

this is just not good... why would i be bying it for 1800, if i can get the metroworks kit for 1150... and that has been around for a while... he is getting nice margins there...

Posted by: casperland

There is a lot of things you have to be caution with when you are purchasing things in HK but, I mean, just like what you usually do when you buy stuff in any of the countries. Just be careful and make sure you are buying what you are looking for. HongKong is not as bad as places in ShenZhen, China; it's not as dangerous as you imagine. Just remember to negotiate and haggle since you will be spending a lot of money on this P800.

I have been waiting for the P800 to release but honestly, I won't wanna spend about $1,800USD, like $9,000HKD on a cellphone (though it includes PDA). $9,000HKD in HongKong can buy a lot of high-tech stuff. Think about a 18" LCD monitor or a 5.0 Mega Pixel digital camera only costs you like around $5,000 something HKD.

But no one would know WHEN would the price start to drop since I believe P800 would be the highest cellphone model within these few years.

Posted by: mic325

Actually, Sony Hong Kong is doing pre-order for the P800 now.

http://www.sonystyle.com.hk/sonystyle/

For buying phones in Sin Tat, I won't recommend to buy there, except you know someone working in those shops. Most of the shop just ripped you off in no time. Giving you second hand phones with a new housing and sell it as a brand new phone, but the housing is not the original one, some B grade case. Giving you fake batteries, fake hands free headphone...etc. I don't buy phones there. I usually go back to the service providers to buy phone, even they are a little bit more expensive.

I remember seeing the Nokia 3650 in Sin Tat and they are asking for $14500HKD, that's around $1800USD, that's insane!!

Posted by: [MDS]

i think the price will start going down, quite soon... better phones are on the way and especially the siemens U10 which is a true 3g, with triband and wcdma, i am game for that, screw p800.....

by next march-june, i am sure there will be phones superior to P800, SE lost their lead cushion by delaing this thing for over 6month... they have released t68i in time, and it was the best for a whole year (i think still is), but P800 is not the winner for a long time, imo....

Posted by: JimmyC

Quote:

Originally posted by [MDS]
i think the price will start going down, quite soon... better phones are on the way and especially the siemens U10 which is a true 3g, with triband and wcdma, i am game for that, screw p800.....

by next march-june, i am sure there will be phones superior to P800, SE lost their lead cushion by delaing this thing for over 6month... they have released t68i in time, and it was the best for a whole year (i think still is), but P800 is not the winner for a long time, imo....

The P800 was supposed to come out right after the Nokia 7650.

But as always, Ericsson again had issues with their software. The hardware is nice, even by today's standards, not all phones are triband, nice touch screen, etc... Come on man, what's the point of buying a cell phone when you have to send it back for firmware updates? That's the most ridiculous thing I have ever heard of. Take the T68 for example, it's full of bugs, and it needs to be updated to have all the functionalities of the T68i. The early birds who got the T68 were screwed big time, I sold it right away!

Yes, bugs do appear in all software, but how often do you send back your phone from other makers to have firmware updates? T68 has all the features of T68i, but has to wait 6 months after for an update in order to use them... WTF is that?!

I am quite disappointed since I used to like Ericsson, and them being one of the earliest cell phone makers, they still can't release a proper software for their own prodcuts. Guess all the talented people went elsewhere...

Posted by: Dilbert

I agree that it's not good enough to release buggy software, but hey, we can talk about that till the cows come home, and there're many companies that are guilty of this, not just SE. Nokia with their recent 7210, Orange (UK) with their SPV, and let's not start with Microsoft.

However, I think it's important to note that at least SE are willing to delay their products to get it right. (Well, whether they've got it right with the P800 is still too early to tell.) At least they didn't try to rush it out right after the 7650. SE can only blame themselves for this, but they're missing a lot of Christmas sales because of this delay.

We have to recognise that release dates are often not set by the technical team. They're set by marketing and sales or some high level executives. Assuming what you said is correct (the P800 was supposed to come out straight after the 7650), it wouldn't surprise me that this 'date' was set by SE because they found out Nokia was releasing a camera-phone.

Also, I think having the ability to have your phone updated with new software is good. It gives companies a chance to introduce new features.

That leads on your T68 -> T68i comment. I always thought that the software upgrade was to correct bugs (like you say), but also introduce MMS, which at the time that the phone was first released, wasn't available. I may be generalising too much here. That was true at the time in the country I was in.

At the end of the day, it's your choice. If you must own new gadgets on day 1, you've to pay a price (literally and figuratively). If you can wait, you should have a decent product. Ultimately, you vote with your wallet.

Posted by: anshuljain

I was about to post in another thread titled "Why buy a P800"..but it has become a thread about the Neonode...but anyways, I thought of buying the P800 a week back. I was in the market to replace my phone and PDA, as I hate carrying 2 things around and many times found myself w/o my PDA to quickly jot down a note or something.

I had 3 options:- Handspring Treo 180 or 270, Motorola A388 or SE P800. I was debating between the P800 and the Treo...and I choose the Treo...why? bcoz it runs the PDA and phone on Palm OS 3.5..which is tried and tested for stability, unlike the SE which needed f/w upgrades. Also price is a big factor, P800 is around 1000$ right now and I got a brand new Treo 180 from Best Buy for 250$. With the P800 there could be a possibilty of getting the screen dirty when u use it as a phone...with the Treo I havent seen that happen as yet. As its a flip-style phone/PDA, the screen rarely/never touches my face. I agree that the P800 has color screen, MP3 playback, camera, BT...etc, but for me the Treo was an attractive choice and I like the integration of the keypad with the interface. I don't wish to bash the P800...but it just was not the right thing for me now with its price and f/w stability issues causing a concern.

-Anshul

Posted by: jeffharris

I can accept the reasons above, Anshul. There are different reasons for people wanting these 2 things. And there is a very nice arguement for Palm vs. Symbian, at least at this moment, where there are no P800 apps.

But, the big difference, besides the third band, and camera, for some, is the battery life.

I have had the Treo 270, and the battery would finish on me slightly after noon time. My P800 lasts all day, and that's also considering I am still playing and learning. The Palm system I was OK first minute, so there was not much need to play. But, that's just a first week thing.

The external storage on the P800 is also a real big plus, but only when SE gets off their butts and produce a susable Duo sze.

Posted by: jeffharris

And, I wish to also add, that the R1B firmware for the P800, is the most stabile "first release firmware" I have had in my last few Ericssons. I would say it is 95% there already, and that's on the first go -- not bad......

Posted by: varuntuli

I agree, jeff...I bught the Treo for $300 this summer for my dad (the 180) He loved it, but there were certain issues...
1. No backlight on the keyboard, a big downer in my opinion, as the only way to sms is via the keyboard (unless you download a jotter app, I think)
2. The backlight itself is difficult to switch on, it doesn;t come on automatically.

I do believe these issues are fixed on the 270, adn that is the one I would get...the only thing is the price is too much for what you're getting.

I would get the P800 dimply because it's a phone first - it has the classic phone feel with the flip, and if rumours are to be believed it will debut at about $500 in the UAE, from where I am going to be getting it. which is the same price as the treo 270. I currently own a T68mi, and I cannot go back to a black and white screen.

Another obvious reason is tri-band. When I go home, I can use it on the 1800 networks as well, as quite a few new 1800 networks are coming up in India.

All in all, I think hte P800 is definitely a better choice if the price is comparable to the treo 270

Posted by: nycnyc

er, not to change the topic but i still want to ask again:

anyone in hong kong buy a p800 yet? and where?? and how much??

my friends will be there in over a week and i hope they can find one for me...

and not to sound like a complete idiot -- but i'm using a t68m right now (t-mobile)...can i just put my current sim card into the p800 and it'll work right away? will all my settings, voice memo, etc. be transferred?

hope someone can help!

Posted by: jeffharris

Quote:

Originally posted by nycnyc

and not to sound like a complete idiot -- but i'm using a t68m right now (t-mobile)...can i just put my current sim card into the p800 and it'll work right away? will all my settings, voice memo, etc. be transferred?

hope someone can help!

Nothing will transfer, except the phone numbers you already have stored on your SIM (and your voicemail number, which is also on the SIM). You can transfer most of the things, like bookmarks, calendar stuff, phone numbers in phone, pictures, voice memo's , etc. by sending them one by one via infrared from the T68i to the P800. Of course, you will need a dummy SIM to stick in the T68i in order for you to access the phone. The WAP and GPRS settings you will have to copy manually. Took me 4 hours to completely set up the phone, and transfer crap from the T68i to the P800. The other crappy thing is, you cannot "send all" phone contacts to the P800 at once, like you can from T68i to T68i. Symbian works a little differently. You will have to infrared the contacts one by one to the P800

.... Sorry.

Posted by: hkh201

Quote:

Originally posted by nycnyc
er, not to change the topic but i still want to ask again:

anyone in hong kong buy a p800 yet? and where?? and how much??

my friends will be there in over a week and i hope they can find one for me...

Sorry.... even though someone mention "Sin Dat", but I can't find the phone there...

ok, Staff in Sony Pro shop mention there's P800 out there, but it's "water goods" (phones shipped into HK from other countries), so where can I find it?

sigh, actually, I really doubt I can find the phone anywhere in HK.... GOD I wish I can stay in HK more then 3 weeks!

Posted by: nycnyc

hey if you find one in hong kong can you please let us know where and how much??

i'd really appreciate it...

Posted by: nycnyc

anyone have any news yet about p800 availability in hong kong?

my friends are there now and they're looking for one for me...

help!!!

Posted by: hkh201

I did get a chance to ask SE shop near TimeSquare in Causeway Bay. I asked one of the staff: "When will P800 available?" and he replied, "not firm."

What's wrong with SE? not that I'm not happy with SE, but if I need to wait that long to get P800, I guess I will go back to Nokia....

Posted by: anthonyjcrocks

the people at Sony Ericsson are kinda really ignorent but if you continue to ask and you might ask someone who actually has info on the P800...they told me that it will be out in mid to end January....well i would say thank GOD...finally......

Posted by: whtrbt7

Has anyone gotten their P800 in HK? I have a client there combing the streets for a commercial P800 but still has not found one.

Posted by: mozabella

I went to Sin Tat yesterday - being a complete foreigner to HK - it went well. The gazillion mobile phones staring at me was a little daunting. I was looking for the P 800 and surprise surprise , the first shop on the left had the only one in the mall!

It was sitting on eye level and a constant group of admirers (including me) were looking at the machine. Then I asked the question no one dared to ask - "how much doe sit cost?". The bloke standing at the doorway of the shop said without batting an eyelid - HKD 11,800, which is roughly equivalent to: USD 1,500. Thanks I said sheepishly. He didn't look like he was willing to entertain a price reduction, but then again I didn't even try. Also he said that he had only the one piece, which sounded a little dodgy.

One general comment about the Hk mobile market - it seems that the sellers don;t know a whole lot about the machines. The attitude is sort of like just look at it and if you like it buy it. The shops probably work on tight margins and don't seem to provide the service. I asked Orange (across the road from Sin Tat) about the Smart phone and the dude looked at me as if I ws nuts. OK it's not in HK yet, but they should know that Orange partnered Microsoft to deliver this product in other parts of the world. Most of the big guys 1010, Orange and Smartone don't even know about the P800, whcih is a bit of a surprise given the "talked about" nature of these phones.

Anyway, I even tried to call Sony ericsson in HK to see if they are actually going to sell the P800, but I haven't been able to find them or the distributor in HK....the search continues.

Posted by: ghok

I just bought mine ! HK$5200. From a friend working in SE. Really powerful phone. Expect to have more power when there is more software.

Posted by: mozabella

Hi Ghok,

Are you in Hong Kong? Is your friend in SE willing to have more friends, who will part with cash to purchase the P800 at that price??? What is SE's contact in HK?

Posted by: ghok

Yes, I am in Hongkong. I got my phone 2 weeks ago ( actually I got two and sold one ). Next week, my phone will be published in the easyfinder magazine, they ask me to borrow them the phone.

My friend told me that the P800 may be release in HK one to two week are Mr. Bond movie. Hope that is the final answer !!

Posted by: caff

So your P800 got the chinese menu ? Or its the english version ?

Posted by: ghok

My P800 is English ! The phone firmware is r1b so is this the commercial release ? At least it come will a nicely design box, with headphone, 16m duo Memorystick, flip replacement, wristband,sync station with USB, a protective bag and 3 extra styli and of couse a charger.

I also come with 2 CD (one software and one multimedia )

Posted by: caff

So do you know if it is possible to install the chinese menu and dictionary (like they claimed for the chinese version P800) onto the english version P800 ? Would your friend works at SE know if this is possible ? Thanks !

Posted by: ghok

My friend is not the kind of computer guy but I will ask him to check about it. But my logic tell me that it shud work, like the palm, I can install a third party chinese program so to read chinese.

Posted by: mic325

Quote:

Originally posted by mozabella
One general comment about the Hk mobile market - it seems that the sellers don;t know a whole lot about the machines. The attitude is sort of like just look at it and if you like it buy it. The shops probably work on tight margins and don't seem to provide the service. I asked Orange (across the road from Sin Tat) about the Smart phone and the dude looked at me as if I ws nuts. OK it's not in HK yet, but they should know that Orange partnered Microsoft to deliver this product in other parts of the world. Most of the big guys 1010, Orange and Smartone don't even know about the P800, whcih is a bit of a surprise given the "talked about" nature of these phones.

Anyway, I even tried to call Sony ericsson in HK to see if they are actually going to sell the P800, but I haven't been able to find them or the distributor in HK....the search continues.

There is a SonyEricsson Shop in Causeway Bay, only a block away from Times Square, it is near the tram station. Right opposite the store is the service provider "Sunday" store. Or you can go to Sony Pro Shop in Causeway Bay, they may have it in display too. Here is the address and phone number

16/F, East Point Center,555 Hennessy Road ,
Causeway Bay, HongKong
Tel : 2893 1183

About the sales people in HK phone shops, they aren't really knowledgable. The only store I found is professional and helpful is the 1010 "premium" store. One is in Tsim Sha Tsui, and the other one in Central, near Lan Kwai Fong. Those people are very professional, helpful and will give you advice on the goods and bads of the phone, no bias.

Hope this help.

Posted by: anthonyjcrocks

They have nothing at the new SE shop near Times Square and the Sony Pro shops. To add to that, i agree the people at the phone shops know nothing about the P800. but i would think that the phone will be coming anytime soon.

Posted by: ESTO

Quote:

Originally posted by anthonyjcrocks
They have nothing at the new SE shop near Times Square and the Sony Pro shops. To add to that, i agree the people at the phone shops know nothing about the P800. but i would think that the phone will be coming anytime soon.

You can't expect minimum wage highschool students to know ANYTHING about the stuff they sell, at any shop , really.

It's HK. People change job every couple months.

Posted by: ESTO

Quote:

Originally posted by mozabella
I went to Sin Tat yesterday - being a complete foreigner to HK - it went well.

Being a foreigner, they quoted you a higher price. Tried it at all kinds of "priceless" shops/stalls. I even asked why they charge more for my friend, and the reply is invariably - "Gweilo... can afford to pay more".

Posted by: jasperc

Well, you could always get there right as the shop opens & try to be "first customer;" then you might get a price break even if you are white gwielo :-)

Posted by: superfire

Quote:

Originally posted by hkh201
I did get a chance to ask SE shop near TimeSquare in Causeway Bay. I asked one of the staff: "When will P800 available?" and he replied, "not firm."

What's wrong with SE? not that I'm not happy with SE, but if I need to wait that long to get P800, I guess I will go back to Nokia....

I went to the SE shop and asked them. The sale-personj said he had no idea when the P800 would be released. he said he had not got any info at all. may be in Jan / Feb (near to chinese new year??) thou.

Posted by: anthonyjcrocks

Quote:

Originally posted by ESTO
You can't expect minimum wage highschool students to know ANYTHING about the stuff they sell, at any shop , really.

It's HK. People change job every couple months.

Hey esto boy, so you mean that the 30+ person that i talked to is still in high school.....man.....you better think before you open your mouth.

Posted by: anthonyjcrocks

hey just for those who would like to get one now, there is one that i saw in Johnston Rd, in Wan Chai. the block between Amoy St. and Swattow St. It costs 6000+ with no warranty. that sounds kinda crap so i think that i would not buy it but wait for the official release. But you all have to hurry because they only haeve one.....kudos to all....

Posted by: toisanji

Quote:

Originally posted by whtrbt7
Hey, it looks like LVWireless is selling the P800 on his site.

http://www.gsmphonesource.com

Price is relatively high but it's expected.

are those phones unlocked? it didnt say on their site.

Posted by: anthonyjcrocks

wow that is so darn expensive....$1600+

Posted by: kenli729

I go to Hong Kong about once a year.
Can anyone in HK confirm price and availability of the p800 at the Broadway chain stores in Mong Kok?
I've purchased big ticket items (camcorder) from them before. It seems legit.

Ken

Posted by: anthonyjcrocks

the braodway outlets do not have P800s yet, well the P800 is not officially released here but you can find lots of imports in smaller shops but the imports cost $6800hk to $7800hk.........too way over priced as the official price as confirmed by SE will be around $4900hk to $5000hk......but as a warning i did not buy the imports not because of the price but the imports do not have international warranty....so if it breaks consider yourself a loss of $7000hk........

Posted by: Maochan

Just HKD $5000 for P800 offical product?

It's more cheaper with my price that what I think,cool

Look forward for the release

Posted by: anthonyjcrocks

yeah i was pretty surpised when i got the reply from SE.....it is cheaper than i thought....i was expecting +$6000 for the official product.

Posted by: thegentleMAN

Where is Sin Tat? Is it in Kowloon, Macu, or HK? I think I have been there. Is it a couple blocks away from the SE Service Center in Kowloon?

Posted by: aquarius

Quote:

Originally posted by thegentleMAN
Where is Sin Tat? Is it in Kowloon, Macu, or HK? I think I have been there. Is it a couple blocks away from the SE Service Center in Kowloon?

In Kowloon, Mong Kok to be exact, and it is couple blocks away from the SE service center

Posted by: thegentleMAN

Yeah, I was there in Oct. I stayed at a hotel about 15-20 mins walking distance from it. I got some nice toys for my phone.

It was an accident how I found that place too. I went to that area specifically looking for things for my mobile phone. Is that the best place for cell phones in Hong Kong? The first two floors have about 50 vendors, right? And they all pretty much carry the same stuff and have same prices.

Posted by: aquarius

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Originally posted by thegentleMAN
Yeah, I was there in Oct. I stayed at a hotel about 15-20 mins walking distance from it. I got some nice toys for my phone.

It was an accident how I found that place too. I went to that area specifically looking for things for my mobile phone. Is that the best place for cell phones in Hong Kong? The first two floors have about 50 vendors, right? And they all pretty much carry the same stuff and have same prices.

That's the best place for the cell phone itself, with accessories, you might want to try Apliu Street @ sham shui po..........

Posted by: anthonyjcrocks

well the thing is guys....i would actually adivise you all who wanna buy the P800 in Hong Kong at the moment.....the P800s that they are selling do not have any warranty what soever...so if you buys it and it won't work properly you are losing all your money because SE won't repair your P800 and the people where you bought it will not even repair it for you or even replace it....but if you guys are those who like to burn money then why not go for it....

Posted by: Maochan

to anthonyjcrocks :

Did you ask SE that the first product is P802 or not?
Also,did u ask for the releast day of P800 also?
(I just heard many answer of the release date...ah....)

Posted by: anthonyjcrocks

It will be the P800 that will be coming out i Hong Kong, the P802 is for China, well as for if it will come out in Hong Kong i could say that it is very unlikely, the P800c will be available after a month or so but no P802. Yeah...and as for the info on it's release, i have been hearing all these dates.....they were saying, when the new James Bond movie comes out (30th Jan), Mid- Feb and i have even heard that it might come out in March.......so if anyone there has any info please...

Posted by: Maochan

Oh my ...
If Hong Kong just have P800c,we can't use Chinese input,ah....

Well,I'll go to watch that movie at 24/1.Look forward Zao use P800 in the movie

Also want to see how to use T68i to make a bomb

Posted by: anthonyjcrocks

no no no, you can use chinese input, the only difference between the P800c and the P802 is that the P800c has simplified chinese and the P802 has traditional chinese. other than that, there are no other differences and the P800c does have chinese input.
check out the white papers for the P800 to read more about it.

Posted by: thegentleMAN

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Originally posted by aquarius
That's the best place for the cell phone itself, with accessories, you might want to try Apliu Street @ sham shui po..........

Where is this you are talking about? I thought Sin Tat had really good accessories too.

Posted by: Maochan

I just talk in the phone with my friend who works in megazine that
write a mobile phone page

.He told me that the import
P800 is just about HKD $5400 now,just a little bit higher then
the offical product's price(Hopefully is $5000,I haven't got more

) ...

Also,I just receive the e-Press of Sony HK,the e-mail said that the
P800 will be pre-register online shortly,COOL

Posted by: arun21

In Hong Kong, there are a few good stores around the Causeway Bay area and Time Square area. One right across from Time Square usually has good stuff, but their prices might be a bit high. Further down in Causeway Bay near Sogo and Windsor house there are a few stores down there that even can buy your old cell phone. You wont get an amazing price for it, but if you are just looking to get rid of it and buy a p800, its a place to start.

Posted by: firebirdgtr

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Originally posted by anthonyjcrocks
the braodway outlets do not have P800s yet, well the P800 is not officially released here but you can find lots of imports in smaller shops but the imports cost $6800hk to $7800hk.........too way over priced as the official price as confirmed by SE will be around $4900hk to $5000hk......but as a warning i did not buy the imports not because of the price but the imports do not have international warranty....so if it breaks consider yourself a loss of $7000hk........

is that mean that SE is going to offer international warranty for the offical P800 that is bought in HK??

Posted by: aquarius

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Originally posted by firebirdgtr
is that mean that SE is going to offer international warranty for the offical P800 that is bought in HK??

That actually depended on SE Canada or whatever country you're in..............

I know SE Hong Kong does fix non-HK SE phone for a fee.......

Posted by: anthonyjcrocks

yeah i think that they might but i will tell you the price:
(Just) a mobile inspection: $150hk
Service Fee: $400hk
(If any) replacement service fee: $800hk
That does not include the item that needs to be replaced.
e.g. Touchscreen replacement: $1500hk

Man now that would be so expensive.....and SE told me that they are not willing to repair phones that were not bought in thier SE shops.....NO nternational warranty....because if they did, i would have bought the thing already at the import shops.

So do you guys have any idea when it is going to be officially released here in Hong Kong?