[HTC EVO 3D] ejmjs:
Ok so the initial release of the Evo 3D was beleived to have been the 11th of July initially for Vodafoane to have the handset within the UK. That has long since passed. The coming soon page has had the Evo as "coming soon" since the 28th June. On my search around the internet I have had various romours, and guestimates, and even what others have been told by Vodafone representitives themselves.

I found this dissapointing information a guy posted from a chat with a vodafone advisor....

Here is a transcript of live chat.

You: I am interested in joining Vodafone and I like the HTC EVO 3D you have on the coming soon page. When I asked an advisor when I could pre-order it they told me it would be mid July when it is release but the coming soon page is not been updated yet. Do you know when this will be ready for pre-order?

Dhaval : Well it is scheduled to be released in september but no specific date out yet

Dhaval : However you can register for its update online and you will get updates automatically

You: Yeah I am regestered but havent heard anything, why have HTC said July and and advisor of Vodafone also say July and now it’s September?

Dhaval : Well we also havent had any word from HTC, so may be there is a delay in the release date

You: Amazon and Play have this for pre-order for release of 5th September. If Vodafone release this in Septemeber then this would mean you do not have any exclusive rights and this is open to all carriers?

Dhaval : yes no one has exclusive rights and Vodafone will also release on the same date once it is released worldwide

Unsatisfied and annoyed with what I found I wondered if this was another guess by a vodafone rep and wondered what i would be told myself if I chatted with them. Surely the information would be identical or at least very similar right?

Here is my live chat with a vodafone agent...

Arindam: How can I assist you with your online Order today?

You: I wanted to find out if you have any idea when vodafone will be getting the htc evo 3d?

Arindam: We understand that this particular handset is going to extremely popular therefore we have a specific section of our website where you can register your interest and we will then keep you updated via email with the release date and any other news on the handset. "coming soon" click here. .

You: I have already registered, but so far have not received any updates. Does vodafone have any expected release dates?

Arindam: Sorry our higher management have not informed any release dates for the same

You: I understand that 'management' have the last say of info but The HTC Evo 3D has been on the Vodafone "coming soon" page since 28th June so 26 days now. How much longer will the wait be? My current phone has problems and keeps shutting off and I am in desperate need of a new phone. The only reason I intended on staying with vodafone is for this phone but my patience is running low and i'm now considering moving elsewhere for a better tariff with another phone.

Arindam: I understand your situation, however the rumor is that it may get released by mid of next month

Arindam: I am not committing on the date as it is just a rumor

You: So the middle of August?

Arindam: Might be yes according to the rumor

You: Fair enough. I guess i will have to wait a bit longer.

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So, so far we have been told 11th July, mid July which have now passed. A July release which is looking increasingly unlikely. Then we have 2 conflicting chats with voda reps. So is it going to be release July, August, or September?! Who knows?

I would love to hear others thoughts on this, and also if anyone has had any other information whether similar or conflicting please do share. If we have enough users chatting with vodafone reps maybe we can build a truer picture of what really is happening? Maybe, maybe not. Could be worth a shot though.

Thanks, Mark