yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[One (M7) General] Phil750123:
it seemed that the majority of people on xda went for the silver over the black , to me it might the black is having

problem such as easy scratching or something along those lines.
[One (M7) General] paorpas:
thanks

**** :(:(
[One (M7) General] BarryH_GEG:
Outside of XDA enthusiasts, how many people do you think care about the launch and availability of a new smartphone? People under contract can't or won't purchase it until their renewal and not everyone with an unlocked phone dumps it whenever something "shinier" is released. Tech junkies behave like you described, the masses don't. In discussing locked bootloaders HTC's said that "enthusiasts" (us) make up 5% of the market. And comparing launch strategy to Apple doesn't make a lot of sense. Their neurotic fan base would buy Apple-branded cow dung if it were offered. Unfortunately HTC competes in a different realm and I'd guess their launch date target was designed to get ahead of the SGS4 which, sadly, won't be the case. And I'm sure that was in no way intentional.
[One (M7) General] Bilhouse:
Was anyone able to confirm whether Phones 4 U actually received stock in their warehouses as some of their staff claimed?
[One (M7) General] RCJ89:
who knows man, as some say yes there is stock some say stock is coming tomorrow.
[One (M7) General] Phil750123:
we need to plant a spy in every phone manufactor/retailer warehouse up and down the land!
[One (M7) General] Narom88:
There is a video somewhere that shows the black is very scratch resistant.
[One (M7) General] Phil750123:
Yer maybe they having trouble with manufacturing the produce the scratch resistance of the models they have out?

i.e. for every 10 they produce 7 of them scratch easy so they cant sell them?

I am just guessing as i cant think of a real reason why black is delayed other than they want silver to be more dominant?

Why on earth they want it to be i dont know, maybe it costs less to make or something.
[One (M7) General] arknailed7754:
Re: HTC One Launch (Delayed)

Htc are either stupid or actually going for the challenge with Samsung. Which I still think they'll lose.why I don't know.only phones I've ever liked was the tocco and pixon. Obviously the nexus also. The galaxy s range just look girly lol( save your flames you know the truth. The s3 looked like a heavy padded pantyliner. The s2 was o...k the galaxy s was cack

As for phobes4u lol. I changed my order to silver. I still say its not coming though! I give it 90/10 against.
[One (M7) General] QSBladey:
Having dealt with Phones4u before, I sincerely hope you do get your phone on the 15th, however I highly doubt you will.
[One (M7) General] johnbrighton:
T-Mobile UK

I called this morning - I'm waiting for an upgrade preorder - HTC One Black - they said that was my only choice when I ordered...

They told me everything was looking ok for the Silver One - which she said was the one I had ordered. Obviously I said I was fine with any colour!

One of us should know something by tomorrow anyway...so not long to find out what's happening......
[One (M7) General] jutley:
Hope i get mine friday thats what i was told by tmobile.
[One (M7) General] scut:
its looking like they might be prioritizing upgrades especially Vodafone when i ordered mine the guy that sold it to me didn't say so but i got the impression if i changed network or setup a new contract he couldn't do it for this week and i got the best deal i have seen online. and other things i have read suggest this p4u and Vodafone will have to wait and see tomorrow.

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just seen first advert on tv for htc one on EE saying get yours today .that is the first add i have seen
[One (M7) General] riz157:
Unless you are in the warehouse no way to confirm. I've also been told hey have plenty of stock in the warehouse.

---------- Post added at 09:06 PM ---------- Previous post was at 09:05 PM ----------

Really wha channel was that?
[One (M7) General] riz157:
No chance it's not in stock till end of the month spoke to them earlier.
[One (M7) General] debully:
Re: HTC One Launch (Delayed)

I'm going to phone Vodafone and have a massive tantrum. I might even break some furniture on the phone and throw my cutlery at my parents shortly after wetting myself.
[One (M7) General] scut:
e4 adds on now
[One (M7) General] Sabrezx:
Well I guess I know whats happening with Vodafone UK now :(

"We know you can't wait to get your hands on your new HTC One. We're sorry but HTC are having stock problems so your phone will be delayed. When stock arrives, we will deliver your phone immediately. We are aiming to have it with you no later than Wednesday 3 April.

We'll be in touch again tomorrow with the latest update.

Thanks

Vodafone Customer Services team "
[One (M7) General] Edventure:
HTC UK have now been tweeting that shipments start mid March. So I guess that means now........I'm not hanging by my eyelashes waiting!
[One (M7) General] Palla71:
I don't see that tweet...
[One (M7) General] Hcore:
"HTC UK ‏@htc_uk

@TheHEFTA We're working with our partners to ensure that we can fulfill as many orders as possible. It will start rolling out mid-March'13."

5 hours ago. I wish I lived in UK. I hate to wait and I dont like that I have to wait 6-8 weeks :(
[One (M7) General] johnbrighton:
Grrrr......just got an email from HTC advertising the HTC One - no where does it say it's not available yet!

---------- Post added at 10:09 PM ---------- Previous post was at 10:07 PM ----------

I don't either....
[One (M7) General] Narom88:
https://twitter.com/htc_uk/status/311881142234120192
[One (M7) General] johnbrighton:
Well, encouraging for those of us over here...even if still a bit vague!
[One (M7) General] riz157:
as far as P4U customers are concerned we should know by tomorrow at the latest. There sales staff are already claiming they have enough stock in their warehouse!
[One (M7) General] RCJ89:
6-8weeks oh gosh, I really do feel your pain. the wait from feb 19th was tough enough! let alone another 6 - 8 weeks. Unlike most people though i have had a bb9320 to use in the meantime while people still have s3s, one Xs and other good phones to use so the wait doesnt seem that bad imo.
[One (M7) General] tim84us:
the ad is for HTC one S
[One (M7) General] VasylB:
Orange

Anybody heard from Carphone Warehouse as to the status of your pre orders ?

I spoke to the Carphone Warehouse sales person as to regards of my pre order of HTC one silver. Their website says that deliveries are expected on 29th -_-...BUT she looked at the system and told me that my phone at the moment is estimated to arrive on 15th of March.

Does anybody have the same situation ?
[One (M7) General] brainimpact:
When They phoned Me Monday after I emailed them Friday The Woman Said they were delayed by HTC and 29th was the estimated date but she made a point that does not mean it will not come sooner its just max wait HTC promised stock by. So hope they do get some stock tomorrow b/c I should be amongst the first batch if they are going to ship the pre-orders for before they changed date on Friday
[One (M7) General] Riyal:
Perhaps it would have been alot better if all the people who did live chats and emails were to contact directly HTC UK instead. Then they could have feel the surge for demand and could have acted upon.
[One (M7) General] Rumball:
Re: HTC One Launch (Delayed)

The sheer speculation, conspiracy theories, and unwarranted sense of entitlement in these threads regarding the One release date is mind boggling. Sit back and enjoy life...the phone WILL be released when it is ready to be. I'm looking forward to the delivery of my pre-ordered HTC One (I'm number 68 in the queue in Rogers Canada ) just as much as anyone else but HTC owes me no explanation as to the date it will be available.
[One (M7) General] scut:
Re: HTC One Launch (Delayed)

Its great can't wait checking my email every 30sec to see if I get confirmation my phone is on way to me.LOL
[One (M7) General] -]Megacharge[-:
I wish I was with Rogers :( Virgin is getting it as well, but no preorder, and when I called them last friday, the guy mentioned HTC was going to be pushing back the release date.

You order black or silver?
[One (M7) General] Hcore:
Thanks for your support. :)

I was in contact with HTC Sweden today and they told me that they will start to ship the HTC One mid-march. Finally a positive answer. :)
[One (M7) General] Riyal:
they could have already said the word "today"
[One (M7) General] Hcore:
I agree, it is mid-march now. :) But last week they only said "We have no information about the release". So im very positive that they really have an answer now.

Maybe all this "delay"-thing is just a trick. And then just a boom, in stock everywhere! ;) That would be awesome.
[One (M7) General] firedup:
You make a good point.
[One (M7) General] scut:
Mid march is tomorrow.
[One (M7) General] Riyal:
lol don't see a reason why would they do that. That's just reverse marketing. You'll lose customers doing that :p
[One (M7) General] firedup:
You make a good point. I like you.

Still stick by my point that it drums up publicity though....
[One (M7) General] Riyal:
Then they could have said "Tomorrow" lol! Having the word "mid-march" looks like just a copy paste generic response to me.
[One (M7) General] scut:
They have always said mid-March roll out that could mean anything one phone or one million.
[One (M7) General] Hcore:
Probably, haha. The biggest swedish mobile network operator (Telia) have changed delivery date from april to 21st of march.

I thought Sweden was a small market for HTC.
[One (M7) General] firedup:
We should know at some point today...should be getting dispatch emails.

So many contradictory answers. P4U rang me last night and said they had seen I'd been on their website (not sure how?) and asked if I needed any help ordering a phone. Said I'd already ordered the One and inquired when I would get it. Was told 29th March. Who knows.
[One (M7) General] dr9722:
Just received this from Phones4U:

Phones 4u Order Despatch Confirmation

-----------------------------------------

Order reference:

***

Dear Daniel,

Your order has now been completed and will be despatched this evening by Royal Mail Special Delivery, who will deliver pre 1:00pm on the next working day.

*If this email is sent on a Saturday, Sunday or Bank Holiday then your order will actually despatch on the next working day, and be delivered on the working day after that.

** Royal Mail are used for all orders that contain a single item. If your order should contain a handset and a free gift, then your order will be delivered by a courier and may be delivered between 8am and 8pm.

Delivery address:

***

Tel:

***
[One (M7) General] :
Guys what do you make of this?

James: Hello, you're chatting with James, a Phones4U Sales Advisor, may I take your name please?

Gez: Geraint

James: hi how are you

Gez: Good thanks

James: great

James: How can I help you today?

Gez: I've ordered the HTC One sim free, told many times that I will have it tomorrow but I've had no email to confirm my order. Plus just checking to see if you are still shipping them out today?

James: which colour htc did you order

Gez: Silver

James: yes there has been a delay with the black one, but the silver one is still good to go

Gez: Do you have them there in the warehouse to ship today?

James: we do have them yes you should get it tomorrow

Gez: ok thanks James

Telling the truth of more lies?
[One (M7) General] Sashtheflash:
You lucky guys... Let's see what Vodafone Germany will do.. At least now I think it was definately a Trick by HTC against the SGS4

Today everyone gets the message that their order is shipped so attention before the GS4 event. then tomorrow everyone gets the Phone so attention after the GS4 Event. Not a bad Move by HTC ;)
[One (M7) General] dr9722:
I think it's the truth. The one consistent thing with Phones4U is that they have always stuck by the fact the Silver one is available and the Black one isnt. Everyone who ordered a silver one will get it tomorrow. I know I will anyway because I just received a dispatch confirmation email
[One (M7) General] :
I havent... yet :'(
[One (M7) General] scut:
Lies

I was told that they had them in stock on Tuesday ready to dispatch on Thursday the 15th
[One (M7) General] Tetsumi06:
Re: HTC One Launch (Delayed)

Looking good for P4U silver then. Off to search the web for guides to permanently colouring aluminium.

(j/k)

Sent from my Vipered Desire HD
[One (M7) General] asheyb85:
Can anyone tell me why its the black edition that is delayed? I know they say its something to do with the camera but what on earth does that have to do with the colour of the phone?

Ordered the Black edition, seen the silver one in the stores not a fan :(

Many thanks in advance :p
[One (M7) General] riz157:
What when was the order placed?

Must be contract phone right?
[One (M7) General] Sashtheflash:
Nobody knows why it*s delayed... Maybe HTC just produced a lot of silver ones for the release and then after they had an amount they wanted to reach they shipped the silver ones. Then they started to produce black ones and so on..
[One (M7) General] riz157:
Was it contract or sim free? When was the order put through?
[One (M7) General] johnbrighton:
Anyone else been notified of delivery? I haven't :(
[One (M7) General] dr9722:
No Sim Free. Order was placed on the 1st March.
[One (M7) General] johnbrighton:
I hope that means that those of us on contracts will get ours soon! I'm so bloody envious of you right now!
[One (M7) General] riz157:
Ok that's a good sign man. I'm also sim free I had to change my order couple of days from black to silver so down the pecking order. Good for you man.

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If you ordered from p4u it depends on when u put your order thru? Contract deals are also getting their dispatch confirmation emails.
[One (M7) General] johnbrighton:
I ordered form t-mobile uk as an upgrade on the 1st March...

How do you know contract deals are also getting dispatch emails?
[One (M7) General] RCJ89:
I was one of the first 50 to order the phone on contract on the 19th of feb and i havent received any dispatch email.
[One (M7) General] martinezst:
HTC One Digi Board Ads

Did anyone see the HTC ONE advertisement on the Bayern Arsenal Game Last nite on the digiboars around the pitch? Seems like HTC was the main sponsor, so if they are advertising they must be dispatching!!
[One (M7) General] Palla71:
They were advertising in the same way last month, just after the launch show"...
[One (M7) General] :
Re: HTC One Launch (Delayed)

They were advertising weeks ago in European comps.
[One (M7) General] Phil750123:
seems that only o2 and vodafone are going out today - ee/orange/tmobile are delayed untill the 20th.

http://support.phones4u.co.uk/pe/ac...D=10425065&channelID=10&portalPageId=10256075

Im going to speak to them and ask for a free beats ear phones for the delay
[One (M7) General] dewhurst88:
Looks like EE, orange and t-mobile customers won't be getting there phones from phones 4 u till the 20th now.

http://support.phones4u.co.uk/pe/ac...D=10425065&channelID=10&portalPageId=10256075
[One (M7) General] Hcore:
I don't know what to think anymore. HTC Sweden says that it will be delivered mid-march. The shops in Sweden tells me that it will be delivered mid-april or the end of april. They tell me that HTC Sweden doesn't have the correct information. :(
[One (M7) General] firedup:
How are P4U dependent upon the networks? All their phones are unlocked - they just send out a SIM??
[One (M7) General] martinezst:
Ooops my bad :o
[One (M7) General] scut:
http://support.phones4u.co.uk/pe/ac...D=10425065&channelID=10&portalPageId=10256075
[One (M7) General] ziarehman3989:
new update from phones 4u

Hi Everyone

If you have ordered or are about to pre-order the HTC One we wanted to give you all an update on the delivery date for the two colour variants we have available at Phones 4u online and over the phone, as we have been made aware by HTC that there may be a slight delay to some orders:

Silver (O2/Vodafone) - The delivery date is still the 15th March 2013*

Silver (EE/Orange/T-Mobile) - The delivery date is now 20th March 2013*

Black - The delivery date is now the 2nd April 2013*

We apologise for any inconvenience this delay may cause those of you who are affected, but please be assured that we are currently working very closely with HTC and EE to try and fulfil any pre-orders for the HTC One in Black earlier than the revised date of the 2nd April 2013.

We appreciate you bearing with us and we will continue to update you here on our forums if there are any changes.

Thank you for taking the time to read this.

* Subject to network approval and known delivery delays in your area.
[One (M7) General] johnbrighton:
No, you can also upgrade your phone staying on your network through P4U...
[One (M7) General] Bebida:
Re: HTC One Launch (Delayed)

Obviously making less commision from EE. Lol silly p4u
[One (M7) General] jutley:
Just phone tmobile uk asked for a stock update they have silver in stock and my order is set to be delivered Friday.
[One (M7) General] Sashtheflash:
O2 Germany is also sending their next round of devices 2 the customers since today
[One (M7) General] darrenjdoc:
Anybody got an email or info from 3 today?
[One (M7) General] StueyBUK:
Got a phone call yesterday afternoon to say Silver was on schedule for tomorrow delivery.
[One (M7) General] darrenjdoc:
Yeah that's what they told me too. Fingers crossed :)
[One (M7) General] Phil750123:
wonder if any shops will get them in tomorrow
[One (M7) General] Jammie25:
CPW said to me delivery on 29th of march now when i check there website it says 2nd of april! I cant wait that long mite pop into a t-mobile store tomorrow and see if I can get one sooner! :)
[One (M7) General] firedup:
Hello Stephen . You are speaking to Claire R. How can I help today?

Stephen says:

Hi I was wondering if my order XXXXX was going to be dispatched today?

Claire R says:

I will check for you now Stephen.

Stephen says:

Thanks

Claire R says:

Your order for the HTC One in silver is set to be delivered on the 20/03/2013. Once your order has been despatched we will email you to let you know.

Stephen says:

Bah thats a shame. It said on the interweb "order now for delivery on the 15th". Any way you could push it through? if not I'd like to cancel please.

Claire R says:

I am sorry we havn't yet received the handset to despatch to you, if you want to cancel the best team to speak to would be the account manager. If you call 08448 712234 select option 2 (or option 1 from 5pm till 6pm), between 9am and 6pm Monday to Saturday, one of our Account Managers will be happy to discuss this with you. Is there anything else I can help you with today

Idiots! Well let's hope my Three order comes through...
[One (M7) General] johnbrighton:
Great news! I might call them as well and see what they say.....

Edit: They say that everyone has to wait 15 days from the date of their pre order - sound rubbish to me - but he said I would get mine on Monday - not tomorrow....
[One (M7) General] craftycarper1:
Why is it lies then?.....they are dispatching today (Thursday the 14th!):silly:
[One (M7) General] Phil750123:
yup it seems there a lot of lies going around p4u,

i was told stock was in yesterday and it obviously isnt.

Spoke to p4u this morning said no problems, just spoke to somebody who said he thinks

its only for people who order now on ee for the delay, and to check at 6pm as theyl now if

it delayed then..!!

and p4u have changed their site to say below..

Order today on Orange, T-Mobile or EE for delivery in 1-2 weeks
[One (M7) General] jimbojames79:
Just got off the phone with dialaphone (once I found someone to talk to). It seems that my delivery is on track for tomorrow dispite what the p4u wesite says and the fact that I have not recieved a dispatch notification. Hmmm....... ( Ordered on 11 Mar on Orange network)
[One (M7) General] brainimpact:
When P4U or CPW sell a device on Contract its subsidized by whatever network You have the contract on, obviously EE is most expensive so P4U would sell it if they could but it seems its the Network Parent Companies not allowing it to be sold for them yet, I'm guessing its something along the lines of it needs testing on networks Remember Orange, T-mobile and EE are the Same Company now since they merged
[One (M7) General] darrenjdoc:
ThreeUK

@ThreeUK

4m

12:22 PM - 14 Mar 13 via HootSuite - Details

@DarrenDoc We'll be in touch today about your delivery date :) >Ros
[One (M7) General] rank78:
US Sprint here, would be nice if they at least told us who/where/when we can do preorders. sigh.
[One (M7) General] simpelsense:
AW: HTC One early launch???

Hey, sorry to disappoint you, but you can only get it with a contract. By contact I mean monthly payment (in German Ratenzahlung).

I went to a store and preordered mine and wanted to pay all at once. They told me that it is not possible.
[One (M7) General] coupetastic-droid:
Re: HTC One early launch???

I'm pretty sure there won't be any pre-order for U.S carriers.

But I did copy this from the HTC page from their terms and conditions regarding their $100 cash back deal...

"To receive the $100 trade in value (or actual device trade in value, whichever is greater) in exchange for the Device you trade in, you must register valid email address on the HTC One ® Upgrade site, you must purchase and activate a new HTC One by March 31, 2013"

This leads me to believe U.S carriers should start selling them between the weeks of the 15th and the 22nd. Hopefuly!
[One (M7) General] sonlazio:
Thank you:( So I have to wait until HTC sell it later this month in my country.

P/S: Are you going to Vodafone or O2? Both will sell HTC One.
[One (M7) General] WA_Bob:
There's at least a sign up page to get e-mailed info for the AT&T version in the US. And since my email from HTC says the same thing (Purchase and activate by March 31) I'm assuming that we'll be able to at least order it online by 3/15 or so. :rolleyes:
[One (M7) General] simpelsense:
AW: HTC One early launch???

I am going with O2. I have me contract there already.
[One (M7) General] gruuvin:
T-Mobile has a sign up page to get emailed info as well. I signed up a week ago, but I haven't gotten any email from them. I signed up a couple of years ago for info on the HTC Glacier and got no info then either. (funny how often I get email from them that I don't want!)
[One (M7) General] onlinejobwork:
Re: HTC One early launch???

Good to know HTC is better, I am 1st time buying HTC
[One (M7) General] Demon-BSEU:
Yesterday I talked to HTC guy from MediaMarkt Cologne, he promised that both colours will be available on Thursday, 7th of March.

Price 599 EUR
[One (M7) General] daleski75:
Maybe in a few days then it will be released which would be very good as they could get a lot of sales in before the plastic GS4 is announced.
[One (M7) General] Palla71:
No news about 64GB version?
[One (M7) General] Houwald:
As far as I know, the 64GB Version is not planned for Europe, at the moment it seems to be US only (or import)
[One (M7) General] matheus_sc:
Re: HTC One early launch???

Any french here? Launch today in france
[One (M7) General] Palla71:
On SFR.fr still nothing...
[One (M7) General] johnbrighton:
T-Mobile UK

Pr-Ordered mine from T-Mobile UK - 32GB Black (apparently the only colour they have).

I asked if I would get it on the 15th and they said it may well be 7 days - which would be this Friday, the 8th! I really do hope this is true! :silly:
[One (M7) General] daleski75:
Just seen this which states it could be released on the 14th of March which is a day early.

http://www.techradar.com/news/phone...ould-arrive-in-your-hands-a-day-early-1135399
[One (M7) General] kenny17430:
If you had read the article, it is stated :

We contacted the retailer and a spokesperson clarified: "We are hoping for stock to be in customers hands for March 14

So its just a wild rumor.
[One (M7) General] daleski75:
I know that this is why I stated it "could" be released a day early.... so much for reading my post properly