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As my plan with 3 just expired, I went to check out what new phone I could get, but was a little underwhelmed at the choices. Given 3 screwed up their iPhone deal I thought they would at least try to get some decent alternatives in stock, but no N82 or anything else great.

The guy in the store suggested I hold tight til mid next month when some new phones would be added to the 3 roster. If something good isn't coming out, I'll be switching provider. He said there would be at least one new N series, but wasn't sure what else. Anyone have any idea what will come out?

Yeah same problem, im waiting for the Diamond pro :)

Im in the same boat. If they don't get the touch pro in the next two months, im gonna buy it outright and ditch three.

seeing as they just replaced my out of warranty N95 with a brand new one because I kicked up such a stink about it im going to give them another 2 months to come out with something kick ass...if they dont give me what I want im going to give them the ass and switch to optus

Has there been any word if or when the HTC Touch Pro is going to be released on Three?

MR 1JZ writes...

I was just on the phone with them and they said they had no idea...

they never have any idea, it doesn't suprise me.

Lying b*stard told me today that there would be no new phones til January because he thought I'd buy something on the spot. I said that was funny seeing yesterday his boss told me there would be new releases mid-September. He then said it was possible seeing that was the last release date of the year.

Thought there might be some people on this forum with inside knowledge... if so, speak up – you're about to lose a bunch of customers.

My phone just took a swim so I need a phone asap and I am in the same boat... I finally decided to get the LG Viewty (just buying it outright until the HTC Diamond comes out with Optus) and no one has them in stock!!

I have read through this forum that telstra is the only one that has the HTC Diamond exclusively for 3 months. From what I have read they bought them out late July, which means other carriers can then stock and sell from late October, so might be a bit later than that before they get them??

Just wait Iphone is making HTC and other companies pump out some awsome phones, the HTC Diamond Pro will be an amazing phone

But be patient the HTC Dream will be the killer and revolutionise the way we think of phones

I hope they release the Xperia around its rumoured release date (between mid and end of September).

J4KE writes...

New phones coming out on 3

I think there are a few other threads on this as well that may have some useful info.

but was a little underwhelmed at the choices

The Nokia E71 is definitely their best value phone at the moment. Check it out, certainly not underwhelming – http://www.gsmarena.com/nokia_e71-review-266.php

The guy in the store suggested I hold tight til mid next month when some new phones would be added to the 3 roster.

Yep. Follow VOIP.ed (mr. wireless)'s posts – /forum-user.cfm?id=126265&days=30 – as he has his finger on the pulse.

Blackberry Bold, HTC Diamond and Diamond Pro all due out on 3 in September.

Tex writes...

Blackberry Bold, HTC Diamond and Diamond Pro all due out on 3 in September.

:D:D yes!

Sounds like my Tytn II is getting upgraded.

Hey Tex – thanks for your help, will check out that thread. I did check out the E71, but didn't pay much attention because of the QWERTY keyboard, maybe I should have another look.

Mainly annoyed they have none of the new the N series as these seem to be just what I'm looking for (I want storage options and music primarily, email and wireless connectivity secondarily and to a lesser extent games, video, GPS) in a fairly slim (pref, candy bar) package. I'd get the N95 but it just seems too bulky and the build quality seems 'plastic-y'.

The C902 features are good, but the screen is tiny.

Any word on whether the Nokia E66 will be available on Three? I think Optus's exclusive on that phone is running out soon.
Thanks
Edit: Just called Three and someone with an Aussie accent answered! It freaked me out. $77 payout figure and if I stay with the old cap system instead of upgrading to the new, apparently phone repayments are extra. Mmm I should've said I wanted to move to another company to see if they'd offer $50 off like they did last time.

Tex writes...

Blackberry Bold, HTC Diamond and Diamond (touch) Pro all due out on 3 in September.

Yeah correct
N6220 should be back in with keypad issue fixed.
N6210 Nav coming
Sept/Oct are big handset months with the Run up to Xmas

Optus have the 6210 and the N6600 Fold coming

Nokia E71 is definitely their best value

this is great and selling hot – good value at Hutch free on $49 cap or even better on a $69 Combo with a free Key Modem and 2Gb's — gotta be the best deal on the market.

N95 8Gb goes up in price to free on $69 cap on 1st Sept

J4KE writes...

Given 3 screwed up their iPhone deal I thought they would at least try to get some decent alternatives in stock, but no N82 or anything else great.

I talked to a 3 salesman today, they said atm they are experiencing bad reception, and wont sign a contract with apple. Take the guys advice, stay pre-paid, dont rush unless if your will to sign up the N95 8gig (ends 31 august) $49 cap 24 months. Im pretty sure iPhone will be released by 3...

N6220 coming in
N6210 is available
HTC Touch early Oct
HTC Touch Pro (Rafael) slide early Oct
B Bold ?? – Oct

N99 ?? notice its not on GSM Areana yet – but its coming

edit correction

VoIP.ed (mr.wireless) writes...

HTC Touch Pro early Oct
HTC Rafael slide early Oct

isnt the touch pro and rafael the same phone? or do u mean the touch & the touch pro?

xyz00 writes...

isnt the touch pro and rafael the same phone? or do u mean the touch & the touch pro?
Yeah – I stand corrected

any updates??

goddam i wish i never missed out on that N95 8gb $49 cap free offer !! AH i dont wanna pay that extra 10bucks its just PRINCIPLE LOL!

HTC Touch Diamond Will be released October 3rd On Three

Touch DIAMOND or Touch PRO???

Considering Aus release of the PRO is on Sept 23rd (http://www.channelnews.com.au/Communication/Mobile_Phones/P5X9H4F6), I will be very disappointed if 3 dont carry it.

Nokia N96 available mid – end October on Hutch

diop writes...

AH i dont wanna pay that extra 10bucks its just PRINCIPLE LOL!

LOL. Someone did remind us about the handset repayment going to be increase

/forum-replies.cfm?t=1042104

Hi, Touch Pro is launching on 3 on Wednesday 24th Sept

Pricing:

Upfront: $1099

$29 Cap: $32
$49 Cap: $28
$69 Cap: $22

Cheers

LG U990 goes up in price on the $29 cap – from $0 to $10 mothly. As from Thursday 25th

xyz00 writes...

Pricing:

Upfront: $1099

$29 Cap: $32
$49 Cap: $28
$69 Cap: $22

Cheers

so 29 is about 1400 .. almost buy it outright ^^

ham writes...

so 29 is about 1400 .. almost buy it outright

don't follow your maths $32 x 24mths = $768

VoIP.ed (mr.wireless) writes...

don't follow your maths $32 x 24mths = $768

I thought the $32 was the handset repayment on top of the $29.
So $29+ $32= $61

$61 x 24= $1464

As someone with "inside knowledge": We get told nothing if we're just a sales pleb.

stevenlcs writes...

I thought the $32 was the handset repayment on top of the $29.
So $29+ $32= $61
$61 x 24= $1464

Yeah thats what I thought you'd done
The $29 is not handset cost thou – you are getting $150 calls + $160 to 3 users included in that

Touch pro launch with 3 has been delayed until this friday 26th sept

xyz00 writes...

Touch pro launch with 3 has been delayed until this friday 26th sept

hey xyz00, how do you know all this news? I really appreciate your information. I am impressed. I really hope Touch Pro is coming out soon. I need a new phone. actually 2 new phones.

Has anyone heard anything about the HTC Touch HD on 3?

I called Organiser World who gave a speculative date of end of December – and they usually have the devices long before they're released through a phone carrier...

VoIP.ed (mr.wireless) writes...

So $29+ $32= $61

$61 x 24= $1464

Yeah thats what I thought you'd done

The $29 is not handset cost thou – you are getting $150 calls + $160 to 3 users included in that

exactly .. thoo

its around 200 dollar difference buying it out right and not being on a contract for 24 months.. thats what i was saving..

ham writes...

its around 200 dollar difference buying it out right and not being on a contract for 24 months.. thats what i was saving..

going to factor in the purchase of credit?

Manward writes...

going to factor in the purchase of credit?

Probably already did, those prepaid credit that lasts for 6 months (:

Not really following mobile phone price rises at the moment – new phones come/coming out yet "older" phones (N95 8GB, N71, U990) go up in price?!

Tex writes...

new phones come/coming out yet "older" phones (N95 8GB, N71, U990) go up in price?!

yeah I can't follow that either – cockups in the system or were they made cheap to combat iPhone 3G. Stock flying out the door and going to run out? Now realised iPhone its not as good as applenuts would have you believe.

saw this on the BOLD SITE and repeat it here
hi all,

I just got off the telephone with the business services representative from three who e-mailed me yesterday regarding the Blackberry bold. Here is the drum:

They have had the Blackberry bold since August and have been testing it extensively since that time, however, due to major issues with the firmware they have pushed back the release date four times. The latest estimated release date is early November (5th November? I heard him start to say) however, the guy I spoke to said he would not be surprised if it gets pushed back again until January. He said that they have had 4 firmware revisions to address major issues and that the last firmware release was the worst. He said unlike Optus, they will not use their customers as field testers, preferring to make sure that all the bugs are ironed out before releasing the handset.

So bottom line of those hanging out for the Blackberry bold on the three network, earliest release will be early November, and quite probably much later.

We also discussed other phones and he mentioned that they have some excellent phones from HTC coming out in the next couple of weeks, he particularly recommended the diamond. He also mentioned they are testing the Sony Xperia and said it was a particularly impressive phone, although he advised caution as it is Sony's first foray using the Windows Mobile platform. They are due to release the Sony in January, but might push that forward to December to capture the pre-Christmas market

Touch Diamond this friday 10th Oct
N96 now the 27th Oct
Blackberry Bold – 6th Nov ?? {:-) hopefully

VoIP.ed (mr.wireless) writes...

N96 now the 27th Oct

Seriously? Any idea on price/plan or no word from 3 yet?

Noticed some early adverts over the w/e citing $10 on $69 Cap – but ..........

ty voiped, guess the omnia is never comming :(

VoIP.ed (mr.wireless) writes...

Noticed some early adverts over the w/e citing $10 on $69 Cap – but ..........

Damn... my parents will never let me get such an expensive plan. any word on how much it is outright from anywhere, not necessarily 3?

Time to get a Diamond – great phone (after ROM updates).

Not so sure on the N96, but if the price is right...?

VoIP.ed (mr.wireless) writes...

Touch Diamond this friday 10th Oct

haha yes finally...
Any idea how much on caps and outright?

Any idea on the omnia? or htc touch hd?

This is what I was told about the Omnia on 3: Going to be released third week of October but very expensive.

jase20 writes...

This is what I was told about the Omnia on 3: Going to be released third week of October but very expensive.

awesome sounds gr8... hopefully u r right coz i relli need to get a new phone...

Yeah, I'm hoping so too – still unsure about importing though, I know if I do it it would've been cheaper to wait..

The market seems to be slowing a bit with only PDAs coming out or the N96 which is really an N95 with a facelift.
Any idea on some smaller handsets coming out which arent so big?

dalts writes...

N96 which is really an N95 with a facelift.

The N96 with 16gig, better GPS and wifi will kill the N95, even the 8gig model. And you can score it for under $1000 from some reputable dealers on eBay already. Stuff the plan options!

Whens it out on 3 though?>

dalts writes...

Whens it out on 3 though?>

I take it you are referring to the N96 – SEE top of page

27th

VoIP.ed (mr.wireless) writes...

take it you are referring to the N96 – SEE top of page

27th

Thanks ill have to look into it a little more!

VoIP.ed (mr.wireless) writes...

as good as applenuts

Yum, Applenuts. They sound tasty.

I suppose they will need a new batch of phones so customers can utilise Three's new arrangments with Telstra when turned on early in the New Year.

fyi htc touch pro is out on 3

kenpachi writes...

htc touch pro is out on 3

Has been for a week
Diamond this friday

VoIP.ed (mr.wireless) writes...

Has been for a week
Diamond this friday

any ideas on pricing?

jase20 writes...

This is what I was told about the Omnia on 3: Going to be released third week of October but very expensive.

cant be more than the touch pro. it retails for 300-400dollars less

jase20 writes...

This is what I was told about the Omnia on 3: Going to be released third week of October but very expensive.

Who specifically told you this? Because its the first I'm hearing.

Was told from one of the salespeople (not sure who it was) at my local 3 store (eta: should point out on the gold coast), this was last weekend. Went in today and asked about it again to try and get pricing, this time from a different bloke, and he said he'll know in a few weeks when they get it.

VeganFtW writes...

Who specifically told you this? Because its the first I'm hearing.

I've also been informed of this. The i900 is an imminent release.

Crazy CS writes...

I've also been informed of this. The i900 is an imminent release.

Again, I'm curious of your sources on this. I'm not saying I don't believe you, just curious.

Crazy CS writes...

I've also been informed of this. The i900 is an imminent release.

Towards the end of month and yes, pricey

which does everyone think will be more expensive?
omnia or touch pro?

pricey as in more than the touch pro? can't be possible

on 29 cap can't be more than $20?

I'm hoping it'll be cheaper than the touch pro, and going off the rrp it should be less. Though, would anyone at this stage have any idea as to whether 3 would be getting the 8/16GB version?

VeganFtW writes...

Again, I'm curious of your sources on this. I'm not saying I don't believe you, just curious.

I have friends that work for Three and Hutchison.

ham writes...

on 29 cap can't be more than $20?

then wouldnt you rather get on $49 cap? owing to more extras etc

iNdIaN pRiDe writes...

then wouldnt you rather get on $49 cap? owing to more extras etc

umm.. depends how much it is on the $49 cap. if it's $18 on the $49.. then no :P

but given 3s history with windows based smartphones, they are never cheap!
i would say more same as HTC range.

unless you have huge monthly calls, then not worth it.

im a bit more data focused. i would love to see these windows phones on a free and locked in a $29 voice cap + $39 data cap (5gigs+)... and then i would happily sign up.

sel writes...

umm.. depends how much it is on the $49 cap. if it's $18 on the $49.. then no :P

no but i quoted "20 on 29 cap", which is less than "18 on 49 cap"?

VoIP.ed (mr.wireless) writes...

Diamond this friday

now appears to be end of month – Oct ?
Bold early Nov

bugger. was looking forward to see the price of the diamond.

Any ideas on the HTC Touch HD?
Last I heard it was expected Q1 2009.

Fickle88 writes...

bugger. was looking forward to see the price of the diamond.

I know its $10 on a $69 Cap – as advertised over the w/e

Well that sucks, was hoping to pick one up before I went on holidays.

what's usually the go with changing phones on 3. i'm new to the whole cap thing, i got an n95 8gb about 2 months ago, would i just be able to buy an omnia from 3 for example and start using that with my cap?

spoke to girl at three store in the mall at brissy and she said the sdamsung rep was in yesterday and said that the i900 was coming dec/jan (??)

i hope not!

newname24 writes...

sdamsung rep was in yesterday and said that the i900 was coming dec/jan (??)

It makes a lot of sense to promise long and deliever short.

Has anyone got information if 3 will release the Nokia 6600 Slide

Given it was released..about almost a month ago

StealthNinja writes...

would i just be able to buy an omnia from 3 for example and start using that with my cap?

Yes.

Last month I saw on 3's brochure that Blackberry Bold is 'coming soon'..
when is it REALLY coming???? Hope they don't pull an iphone type thing where they just put the link up for interest, but ppl wait and wait and there is still nothing.

macdeluxx writes...

Bold is 'coming soon'..
when is it REALLY coming????

Really really maybe ?? 6th Nov

VoIP.ed (mr.wireless) writes...

Bold is 'coming soon'..

Really really maybe ?? 6th Nov

So really you have no idea?

Piemole writes...

So really you have no idea?

I have an idea – I've been told that its the 6th – but I've been let down before when giving dates, and then phones have been delayed. {:-)

VoIP.ed (mr.wireless) writes...

It makes a lot of sense to promise long and deliever short.

not if i go elsewhere for something else.

with this econmy crisis hitting home, i think ill just sign up to an iphone with optus, before electronics get more expensive

hopefully the omnia and xperia come out by the end of the year, but i highly doubt that.

Both the N96 & Touch Diamond are nearing release. It will be in Nov and 3 will give dates of release soon.

VoIP.ed (mr.wireless) writes...

Both the N96 & Touch Diamond are nearing release. It will be in Nov and 3 will give dates of release soon.

the dude at the store today said he thinks its the 5th Nov for these two phones but didnt have any pricing details.

but ain't the touch pro better than the touch and its already out!?

MJKooLio writes...

but ain't the touch pro better than the touch and its already out!?

that would depend one's definition of 'better', that's beside the point.

MJKooLio writes...

but ain't the touch pro better than the touch and its already out!?

i believe you meant touch pro and touch diamond as HTC Touch is an older phone. Diamond and pro are very similar phones with the main difference being the slide out keyboard and the added weight as the result of it. Really depends on your definition of 'better'

A splurge/slurge/surge of phones coming 2nd week in Nov.
About b....y time !!!

VoIP.ed (mr.wireless) writes...

A splurge/slurge/surge of phones coming 2nd week in Nov.

Any idea if the new phones will include the Nokia E66?

alin13 writes...

Diamond and pro are very similar phones with the main difference being the slide out keyboard and the added weight as the result of it.

Taking the thread off-topic here but...there are other differences apart from that – http://www.gsmarena.com/htc_touch_pro-review-278p3.php

Pro over Diamond

* Full five-row QWERTY keyboard
* More RAM (288MB vs 192MB)
* Larger capacity battery
* microSD card slot
* LED camera flash
* More practical back panel
* TV out

Dolphin Trainer writes...

Any idea if the new phones will include the Nokia E66?

I've heard of
N96
B Bold
i900
HTC Touch Diamond

D100? modem

I can confirm the following have the current 3 promo mag i picked up from their shop today

n96 is comming soon, early nov they said and its so far $22 on the 69 dollar plan
Touch Diamond also comming soon early nov, and its $10 so far on the 69 dollar plan

Pictures are in the mag so 100% confirm

ham writes...

Touch Diamond also comming soon early nov, and its $10 so far on the 69 dollar plan

$10 p/m aint too bad. more than half the price of the touch pro. Can't see the omnia being much cheaper than this. hhhmmmmm

ham writes...

I can confirm the following have the current 3 promo mag i picked up from their shop today

That doesn't bode well for the i900. I was told those 2 phones were going to be out a month ago.

If those 2 are coming out early Nov i900 may be a bit longer. :-(

Anyone know if the HTC Touch HD will be coming out on Three? It looks sick!

Craig Davis writes...

That doesn't bode well for the i900. I was told those 2 phones were going to be out a month ago.

If those 2 are coming out early Nov i900 may be a bit longer. :-(

i agree, im thinking december it will be out

and the Touch HD is like mid next year easy so don't get your hopes up

Touch Diamond
N96
Bold
all coming soon – 1st half of Nov

i900 maybe ?

Router Huawei D100 I note is reported as launched on www.itwire.com.au

VoIP.ed (mr.wireless) writes...

Router Huawei D100 I note is reported as launched on www.itwire.com.au

Its on the website

http://www.three.com.au/cs/ContentServer?c=Page&pagename=Three%2FPage%2FBusinessVideoCallingTemplate&cid=1221530694664

At last a few things might get launched this month ?!

Nokia N96 on the 3 website now!

Tex writes...

Nokia N96 on the 3 website now!

wow! same price as the touch pro....expensive

seriously wth?
its nearly the same as the n95, just looks better more capacity etc. still same old cheap nokia plastic all over. it does not deserve to be same price as touch pro.
lets see what happens to the n96's prices when the omnia and xperia come out.

tai. writes...

its nearly the same as the n95

GSMArena tend to agree – http://www.gsmarena.com/nokia_n96-review-286.php

I'll have a look at it but most probably go for the Touch Pro.

N96 pricing
$29 Cap – $32
$49 Cap – $28
$69 Cap – $22
$99 Cap – $18
$129 Cap – $10
$149 Cap – Free

The falling $ is starting to have an effect on Phone pricing.
Expect to see Phones go up in Price

VoIP.ed (mr.wireless) writes...

N96 pricing
$29 Cap – $32
$49 Cap – $28
$69 Cap – $22
$99 Cap – $18
$129 Cap – $10
$149 Cap – Free

The falling $ is starting to have an effect on Phone pricing.
Expect to see Phones go up in Price

Nothing against you my friend...you are just passing on the information.
I have been with 3 for around 4 years now....and to be quite honest, their caps aside, they are really starting to annoy the heck out of me this last year. Not providing phones I want is bad enough.
Looking at this N96 offer, John McEnroe comes immediately to mind...
" YOU CAN NOT BE SERIOUS!"

I have been offered the black N82 at Vodafone free on $49 cap. Someone tell me why I should remain loyal to 3 please?

evanjj writes...

N96 pricing

$29 Cap – $32

$49 Cap – $28

$69 Cap – $22

$99 Cap – $18

$129 Cap – $10

$149 Cap – Free

its on the website now,

its not the dollor realy tho, the RRP of this phone is RRP: AU$1349.00
the touch pro AU$1099.00
omnia RRP: AU$849.00
diamond: RRP: AU$999.00

so the omnia should come in nicely

Based on what the N96 is costing, perhaps when the N85 eventually comes out, it'll be around $10 less per month. The N85 is more than $240 cheaper though so lets hope the repayments are pretty decent.

dawack1 writes...

Based on what the N96 is costing, perhaps when the N85 eventually comes out, it'll be around $10 less per month. The N85 is more than $240 cheaper though so lets hope the repayments are pretty decent.

So free on $129 plan or above? Sweet lord is all I can say if that is the case...

evanjj writes...

Looking at this N96 offer, John McEnroe comes immediately to mind...
" YOU CAN NOT BE SERIOUS!"

Agree – I'm surprised how expensive

3 is disappointing to me. I served a customer a week ago and 3 send her a new phone as a 'thank you for being with us for a year' gift. Me, I've been with them for 2 years and didn't see jack all thank you.

So I cancel with them, had the guy offer me this and that and basically told him, not interested anymore.

When 3 came out, video calls were the BIG thing with them but the service is NOT part of their cap whereas people like Voda and I believe, Optus, include that service as within their cap.

AssaultRifle writes...

video calls were the BIG thing with them but the service is NOT part of their cap

AssaultRifle – put it away

Video calls are included in all the Hutch 3G Caps

VoIP.ed (mr.wireless) writes...

Video calls are included in all the Hutch 3G Caps

only on the latest caps, the previous ones weren't included..

Chugley writes...

on the latest caps

Well why talk about the old ones – these ones have been around since June this year

No point in getting a new phone from "3" until until the 2nd quarter of 2009 when 3G is switched on with tesltra/3 and your "3" phone supports telstras 1800mhz band.

Unless of course the phone now support 1800mhz as well as "3's" 2100mhtz.

Oi³ writes...

No point in getting a new phone from "3" until until the 2nd quarter of 2009 when 3G is switched on with tesltra/3 and your "3" phone supports telstras 1800mhz band.

Unless of course the phone now support 1800mhz as well as "3's" 2100mhtz.

850Mhz, not 1800.

ham writes...

its not the dollor realy tho, the RRP of this phone is RRP: AU$1349.00
the touch pro AU$1099.00
omnia RRP: AU$849.00
diamond: RRP: AU$999.00

cant understand the reason why the N96 would retail for so much. Cant see the value in it. not to mention it is not a touch based phone. i would have thought touched based phones would be a more expensive product to make.

If the diamond is meant to be going for $10 on the $69 cap when it comes out, the omnia should be bout the same. sounds very reasonable, even if its only the 8Gb model.

Oi³ writes...

No point in getting a new phone from "3" until until the 2nd quarter of 2009 when 3G is switched on with tesltra/3 and your "3" phone supports telstras 1800mhz band.

why? i wouldnt ever want to pay roaming costs. so why should one care about next g support?

evanjj writes...

So free on $129 plan or above? Sweet lord is all I can say if that is the case...

I meant on monthly repayments. $22 per month on $29 Cap for instance, it's all speculation – really hope I'm wrong and it's a lot more reasonable than that. Does anyone remember how much the N73 was on repayments when it first came out on Three?

sel writes...

why? i wouldnt ever want to pay roaming costs. so why should one care about next g support?

one reason why i'm thinking of going with optus on this one. better coverage for the data side of things, and if i go into roaming, can still use data (albeit slower) with no excess costs.