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[Xoom General] footboydog:
Mine hasn't come yet. DHL page said out for delivery and now says "Parcel with courier for delivery" whatever that means. If I try to view history the site crashes :(
[Xoom General] darkb1u3:
These XOOM's that are being sent out, are they WIFI versions only, or 3G as well?
[Xoom General] alias_neo:
3G is Carphone Warehouse exclusive, and they haven't got them till Saturday as per my previous post.
[Xoom General] footboydog:
Mine's here!
[Xoom General] cpam:
I didn’t have time to post this early, but I went to my local currys digital ant bought it from the store :)
[Xoom General] Lothaen:
Got mine!

Had a FC already too :) but still enjoying it - I think it's going to take a few days getting used to - I keep looking for a big BACK button too like my phone...
[Xoom General] :
As it seems like you got alot of new languages it'd be really awesome if somebody could take a system dump and upload it, so we can port this over to the other Xoom Models.

I've already created a Thread in the Q&A Section for this :)

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=12887169
[Xoom General] deejaydave:
Same here! Takes longer to pay for it!

DHL Tracking server keeps going down - possibly us lot hitting it so much!

Last I got was this:

So hopefully will get it today!:)
[Xoom General] clemo71:
Loughborough - not far from me then (Coalville). I've had mine since Saturday (eBay). I was a bit dubious to start with, but now I've got it to my liking I think its better than my old iPad 1.

Enjoy!!!:)
[Xoom General] rthomas:
Mine has been picked up from DSG, might get it tomorrow then :)

I will now also be adding to the DHL tracker traffic, where is that refresh setting for my browser :D
[Xoom General] nforsans:
just got mine from Curry store in Leeds - stock got delivered yesterday and so far so good... just trying to get used to it ;)
[Xoom General] chazam:
Mine was delivered whilst me and the wife were at work :( but a friendly neighbor took it in for me! :)

Been on it all night and love it so far. It is a tad heavy tho!
[Xoom General] Lothaen:
Lighter than my old laptop by far!
[Xoom General] chazam:
I suppose it is but i did upgrade from the Galaxy Tab. Despite the weight the xoom is awesome tho :)
[Xoom General] leeharo:
got the xoom from curry's today :D
[Xoom General] graham1981:
Still waiting

I ordered a 3G Xoom from CPW, but still waiting on delivery, I've rang them to see when they will definitly have it in stock for delivery, but they never seem to know and just give a rough estimate of 10 days :(
[Xoom General] alias_neo:
They told me stock tomorrow (Saturday) for Tuesday pickup in store. Ill be extremely pissed if it's not.
[Xoom General] graham1981:
Ok, well keep me posted, if i get any more information i'll pass it on... hate this waiting lark lol
[Xoom General] tyrannos:
I also keep getting ridiculously vague responses from CPW. I've been told that they expect stock today for distribution early next week.
[Xoom General] graham1981:
Nice to know that im not the only one waiting lol, As soon as I hear anything regarding delivery I will let everyone know!.
[Xoom General] graham1981:
Bad News!, I just spoke to a guy at CPW regarding delivery and he informed me to expect delivery late April to Early may. His name is Mukta.

Really miffed off now, there placing the blame onto Motorola, who have yet to send it out to them.

Perhaps a phone call to motorola?.....

I wouldn't be so bothered it they just gave us a date and that was that, but they seem to be very un-professional about the whole thing, At least when Apple have to delay a product, they will let you know when you'll be able to purchase it.

=(

Oh the guy let slip how many Xoom 3G are on back order.... just 284
[Xoom General] alias_neo:
You have to be effing kidding me. No way am I waiting until early May when they already have £600 of my money. Effing rediculous.
[Xoom General] graham1981:
I wish i was kidding mate, give them a ring and see what they say to you now, probably something different again!, would be interesting to hear what they say
[Xoom General] alias_neo:
Can't call at the moment but I noticed the website no longer says "stock due mid april".

I'm going to be extremely annoyed if they don't get them in now and we have to wait until May.

I'll see if I can call them after work.
[Xoom General] graham1981:
Ok, Im sure there sick of me calling by now anyways, Id better get on and fix these computers or my customers will be annoyed at me! lol. Will catch up with the thread this evening.
[Xoom General] tyrannos:
http://www.vadvert.co.uk/business/12003-motorola-mobility-launches-motorola-xoom%E2%84%A2-in-italy.html

Looks like the 3G version is launching in Italy in May. As it's the same model, I wouldn't be surprised if that means we'll have to wait till then too. :mad:
[Xoom General] tyrannos:
But that still means they're getting some tidy interest on a value to the tune of over £164,436 for stock they don't even hold. I've cancelled my order now as I'm fed up with waiting.
[Xoom General] graham1981:
Will you still be getting the 3G version in the future (when available) , or giving up on the Xoom totally?

As I said earlier I don't mind waiting, it would just be nice if they could give a definite date of release.
[Xoom General] tyrannos:
I'm still going to get it, just a case of when. Great news though, it's now listed as "In Stock" on CPW's website... http://www.carphonewarehouse.com/mo...OTOROLA-XOOM-3G-PLUS-WI-FI-TABLET/HANDSET/NEW
[Xoom General] alias_neo:
For me I'll be getting the XOOM no question, the point is, I don't think they desrve to keep over half a G of my money for something they havnt got and don't know when they'll get.

EDIT: I just checked at the link i nthe post above and it's still out of stock.
[Xoom General] graham1981:
Ive also just checked, but it says IN STOCK!!!!
[Xoom General] tyrannos:
Now it's out of stock again. Weird.
[Xoom General] alias_neo:
I'v seen it doing this, back and forth for the last couple of months, I have checked it several times daily.

I wonder think it means anything, probably just that theyre messing with the system.

The "Add To Basket" button still doesn't show in firefox either even after I spoke to their web team about it.

I'm starting to give up caring when I get this thing, on the plus side, if we get it later, it's more likely it'll come with the update everyone is waiting for.
[Xoom General] graham1981:
Yes your right!, its actually NOT IN STOCK, even though it says it is on the website, i just rang them, again.
[Xoom General] mmcclair:
Response from them today. It was *supposed* to be in their warehouses tomorrow for delivery on Tuesday. I am starting to doubt that now.

"Thanks for your email.

We don’t currently have an exact date as yet for the release of the Xoom, however we expect it to be in the next week or so.

I hope this helps, however if I can assist any further, please reply to this email. "
[Xoom General] Lothaen:
Reply back saying, 'no obviously that doesn't help because you've given absolutely no further information'? :)
[Xoom General] alias_neo:
They're taking the Michael now. Ill see what happens tomorrow otherwise ill cancel Monday.

Anyone been able to get anything from Motorola?
[Xoom General] graham1981:
I wouldn't hold out much hope to be honest, I'm going to just forget about it now, until I get that email to say it's on it's way, it's not like I can get the xoom 3G anywhere else in the mean time.

Just bored being told a load of crap regarding delivery
[Xoom General] luojs:
UK XOOM is not a "Google Experience Device". So US version of XOOM indeed a GED?

"Although we built the Xoom, Google dictated the process in the US. However, the devices shipping in Europe are not GEDs and so there is a lot more flexibility as far as preloaded software is concerned," Leeper said.

"We don't want to clutter the device, but we want to put the things that are critical including productivity tools such as Quickoffice."

Even worse:

"Leeper also hinted that the MotoBlur interface could yet make an appearance on the tablet, noting that the overlay remains "very important to Motorola".

http://www.v3.co.uk/v3-uk/news/2043943/motorola-xoom-atrix-smartphone-ship-business-ready
[Xoom General] alias_neo:
This tablet is a disaster, what are they playing at?
[Xoom General] chazam:
Im sure I saw some kind of MotoBlur process in my battery usage statistics the other day. If they start screwing with the pre installed apps, ui or features I will be pissed.

EDIT: Just installed my (now unused) Taskiller and lo and behold, there it is:

Are we getting Motoblur in future then? :(
[Xoom General] alias_neo:
I'v emailed carphone telling them how pissed I am at the wait and that I'm inclined to cancel my order and go elsewhere unless they can offer me a good reason not to.
[Xoom General] graham1981:
Would be interested to see what response you get, although the 3G Xoom will probably be out by the time you receive an email back lol
[Xoom General] tyrannos:
I reckon that's wishful thinking ;-)
[Xoom General] graham1981:
Does anyone have any more information to share?
[Xoom General] Paradaz:
Hi all,

Don't know if I can answer any questions about the Xoom, I know a lot of these posts are regarding UK distribution etc but I am a UK user currently working in the US and bought the WiFi (Dark Titanium) version a couple of days ago. ($599 so current conversion rate is approx £365)

I'm happy to answer any questions anyone might have.....suffice to say that it's a great bit of kit and in my opinion is better value than the Ipad2 (which I also own), although paying UK prices may alter that!!

I read a shed-load of reviews before buying the Xoom and must admit I was originally put off by some comments but I can put those issues to bed right now. The only downside I would say at the moment is the 'tablet' apps on the Android Market but its certainly not a show-stopper, what many people don't talk about is that although there are currently something like 70 tablet apps, all the other 'normal' apps still work fine (albeit a few of them force close) but that's often not any different to those on the Android handsets anyway. (I also own a heavily modded HTC Desire).
[Xoom General] mmcclair:
Was doing a search for updates and I found this twitter comment:

"Prometheus1337‎ Motorola Xoom Training! :D (@ Carphone Warehouse Merry Hill) 4sq.com/eEsvq0

Twitter - 4 days ago - Dudley, UK"
[Xoom General] cpam:
carphone warehouse had their training week ago. On 7Th April. :)
[Xoom General] tecuru:
This is getting really annoying; specially as PC World and Currys have WIFI versions in stock in the shops :(
[Xoom General] graham1981:
Just got off the phone to CPW and the guy there told me, without a doubt they will receive stock this Thursday and we will receive our pre-orders this Friday!!!.

So a nice end to the working week, if any of what he says is true, although its the first time i have actually been given a date from anyone there, they usually just shrug the shoulders so to speak and say sometime in april to may?.

Hope this helps, i can at least now start looking forward to getting my Xoom, soon! :)
[Xoom General] alias_neo:
Friday is a bank holiday is it not? I'm doubtful we'll see them Friday, and if we don't, Monday is a bank holiday, so It'll be tuesday.
[Xoom General] DCarey:
I had a phone call from them 3 weeks ago (i ordered over the phone) where they assured me that the date had been confirmed by Motorola and they were due for delivery tomorrow.
[Xoom General] graham1981:
Ah, of course it is, didnt think- as usual!, at least it'll be on its way to us
[Xoom General] Adam J Purcell:
There is a worrying amount of hearsay going on about these UK 3G Xooms. I just wish Carphone Warehouse would keep us all informed officially - i.e. send out emails to those of us with preorders. As DCarey says - the last we've officially heard is to expect them tomorrow but at this point I would be surprised if they honour that.

Clearly Friday and next Monday would be unlikely given the Easter Bank Holidays. I'm in the now unfortunate position of having it delivered to my office, too. Even more unfortunately I've taken advantage of the three day week to book next week off on holiday, so if it does turn up next week I won't be around to see it.

This is all very, very disheartening.
[Xoom General] graham1981:
I Just rang cpw again, obviously spoke to someone else and they put me on hold for a minute whilst they checked when they would get them in stock, He came back and said they were expecting delivery this Thursday, so at least this time they seem to all be singing from the same hymn sheet, where as before they were all vague answers.

So its looking good, up to now for Thursday delivery, of course as another forum member said its good friday, then the bank holidays, so it looking like next week to actually receive them.
[Xoom General] alias_neo:
I'm happy to accept that and get it next week as long as we're going to get a solid date this time and not more of their crap.

It's a 3 day week next week so more time to play with thhe XOOM if we get it then.
[Xoom General] graham1981:
Im going to be sneaking and ring up again later this afternoon, and make sure there not going to give another date... I'll let you know!, i want to try and make sure for certain, we've already been let down before.
[Xoom General] alias_neo:
I just got this back from them:

Dear Mr alias_neo,

Thank you for your email.

I’m sorry but we do not have a release date for the Motorola Xoom yet.

When the order is ready to be dispatched to you, you will be sent a tracking number for the courier.

I’m sorry for any inconvenience caused by this.

If you need more help, <bla bla bla...>

Kind Regards,

<Mr X>

Customer Support

Carphone Warehouse
[Xoom General] pOOBAH1973:
The one and only MotoBlur Service is mandatory for the System updates via the Motorola Over the Air Update service. That's it. Nothing more.
[Xoom General] qwerp_:
demm... i got the same answers as well..

in summary, we do not have any confirmed date yet... bla bla bla...

really make me think of just wait for Google I/O for the rumoured nexus tablet.

but again, if by then if they don't announce, i might be too late for the first batch of 3G xoom as i believe there will be limited stock like the wifi model. and i have to wait even longer to get my hands on one.
[Xoom General] tiptop1983:
Xoom 3G order

Hi all.

New to posting on here but often read the boards.

Just spoke to Carphonewarehouse about my order. I got an email on the 9th April about the delay with expected delivery tomorrow. I called them up to query having read things on here.

If you've pre-ordered it is being delivered to stores for tomorrow. Not sure about home delivery. They've given me the store number and suggested calling at the end of the day to check that it has arrived. It sounds like any new orders might be delayed but existing ones should be good to go.

I'm not holding my breath but hopefully it's just one more day to wait.....

Surely the deliveries should be on the same timescale.
[Xoom General] graham1981:
Did you get the name of the person that told you that?, Im under the impression that they themselves are waiting for the 3G xoom's from motorola, so for them to say you'll receive it tomorrow, either at home or the local store is incorrect, as they would have to have them in stock at there warehouse, which as ive been told, they dont yet.
[Xoom General] alias_neo:
+1. I was told this originally too but after all that's going on I highly doubt they'll be in the stores for pickup of pre-orders tomorrow.
[Xoom General] burden010:
This all sounds very much like what happened with Dixons Group and the Wifi versions. I feel for you all. It HAS to be Moto that are causing the delays and not giving the retailers proper delays. Makes you wonder why.

BUT I have to say, it's all worth the wait once you have the device in your hands. Stand fast lads, it'll be there soon and when it is you'll forget all your troubles. :)
[Xoom General] tecuru:
Just had this in my email

"

We’re writing to let you know that unfortunately, your Motorola XOOM 3G

will not be arriving tomorrow.

This is due to a slight delay in the shipment of stock to Carphone

Warehouse.

We are working very closely with Motorola to confirm a revised delivery

date, and will contact you the moment we have an update.

To say thank you for pre-ordering with us, and to apologise for any

inconvenience caused, we’re including a FREE Folio Case with your order,

worth £29.99, in addition to the FREE dock we’ve already included with

your order, worth £34.99.

We’ll be in touch with more information.

Thanks for pre-ordering from The Carphone Warehouse.

"
[Xoom General] alias_neo:
Ha, they're bloody useless. I hope I get the case too, cause I was planning to buy one anyway when I finally get the damn thing.

At this rate well be set to get the XOOM 2 before this gets released.

Galaxy Tab::Tapatalk
[Xoom General] Lothaen:
The free stuff looks nice though
[Xoom General] Lothaen:
Good oh. Not sure why its required though...
[Xoom General] alias_neo:
Well it probably facilitates the interaction between the moto OTA site for updates. There needs to he some service to check regularly.
[Xoom General] Lothaen:
wouldn't that come from google though rather than Moto?
[Xoom General] alias_neo:
Nope, cause this isn't a Google device. It gets moto updates.
[Xoom General] tecuru:
Just had an email and text to say my order is on the way :) hopefully this is the full order and not just the free bits.
[Xoom General] alias_neo:
I only just got the email to say order is processed, won't be getting the free case basis the looks of it. So you think they will be shipping this week?

Galaxy Tab::Tapatalk
[Xoom General] ZorianM:
I too just recieved the text / email that my Xoom is on it's way. Fingers crossed my next post will be from said device :)
[Xoom General] tecuru:
Tracking link is showing no details at the moment but hopefully it should be here in the next day or two?

Only issue now when I ordered I asked to have it delivered to work but when I chased at the end of last week I was told it was going to be sent to my home address, nothing official to say which by email so not sure were it will turn up :S.
[Xoom General] graham1981:
No email for me yet =(
[Xoom General] tecuru:
For anybody that may be interested Three are selling a sim only for Tablets for just over £50 pay as you go but comes with 1GB of data a month for the first 12 months.

Got my sim waiting here :)
[Xoom General] tecuru:
Tracking has updated package is at SANDWELL SERVICE CENTRE so its on its way I'm hoping for a delivery tomorrow :)
[Xoom General] graham1981:
Lucky Sod!! lol, ive still no email!!! hope its winging its way to me soon :)
[Xoom General] htc6500uk:
You can pick up PAYG 3 Sims on eBay for around £8-£9 with 3G that you have three months to use - you can top up at any time - no contract.
[Xoom General] alias_neo:
Rip off, check out giffgaff.com they run on O2 network, buy 10 pound goody bag pay as you go for unlimited internet, unlimited texts and 200 minutes each month, sim is free. I use it in my tablets. No fair usage on internet asking as u aren't tethering.
[Xoom General] DCarey:
3 have a 30 day contract sin for £5.11/month for 2GB if anyone is interested.
[Xoom General] tecuru:
Package out for delivery
[Xoom General] alias_neo:
Wouldn't touch 3G (Hitchinson) with a barge pole, worst carrier I have ever come across.

EDIT: Damn, I knew I should have ordered for home delivery. Would have had it by now. Still no word on store collection, although I got 4 of the same email off them lastn ight saying my order had been processed. Wasn't it processed when they took the money two weeks ago?
[Xoom General] tiptop1983:
Good luck to those with patience!

Having previously posted on here that my order was due to arrive yesterday, i'll hold my hands up and say you were all correct.

I followed up that call on Monday and got told by 3 people 3 different things. In the end Tom in the service centre promised to ring me when they definitely knew the despatch date. Sadly he also said that I could be looking at up to a 2-3 week wait.

So on that note having already been out of pocket for the cash a month I decided i'd had enough. I canned my order and popped down to the new Black store to pick one up on Monday evening.

Apparently they've got quite a few in because Suzi Perry and the gadget show were in doing a feature of the Xoom vs Ipad 2 last week. Anyway, main thing is that the Xoom is brilliant, not faultless but after a day customising it I love it.

For those of you that waited, i hope it arrives soon. All I can say is it might well have been Motorola fault for the delay but Carphonewarehouse need to sort out their customer service as to get different messages everytime you're transferred is ridiculous and ultimately they lost a customer. Wifi tethering for me...and £100 change in my back pocket.
[Xoom General] :
Hi

Lives in Sweden and looking for a dealer that could send outside UK.

The ones I find only send within the UK. Do I have to wait for a private person in the UK first buy it and then upload it more expensive on Amazon or Ebay before I can get my hands on a Xoom.

We in Sweden have not been given a release date yet, and I getting sick of waiting.
[Xoom General] Lothaen:
Don't think the yanks have been given a release date for wifi only yet either have they?

didn't germany have a release date?
[Xoom General] Highland3r:
Does anyone know if PCWorld/Dixons will be getting general stock in on release day?

Have some vouchers for those stores, but not sure they're usable online.... Also not a huge fan of pre-ordering online as prices inevitably drop/there's courier issues or whatever.... (GIEF Xoom on release day etc....!)
[Xoom General] burden010:
Guess that depends on how many pre-orders they get.
[Xoom General] felixthecat:
rubbish

Hardware10 and DXPC10 not working ... how c*ap!! most of the world think they are selling it for £450 !!!
[Xoom General] :
Is the 10% off code still working for Dixons?

And which store should i order from? Pcworld, Dixons, Currys? Is one better then the other?

Pcworld and currys are they the same store? There webpage looks the same.
[Xoom General] regtee2:
No, it doesn't work anymore... I wasn't quick enough either to get in and make use of the discount code.

I can't see how the Xoom is good value for £499. Hopefully after a few weeks they start to sell at £400, then I would be interested :)
[Xoom General] martonikaj:
No official USA WiFi release date yet, although there are many rumors that point toward last week of March/first week of April.

Germany got a 3G launch date, not a WiFi yet I don't think.
[Xoom General] masrinz:
bd85 -

Try clove.co.uk or handtec.co.uk in a few days they have them listed but not yet priced, can't imagine it'll be too long. They are based in the UK so will probably get the Xoom at the same time as everyone else - they're reliable and ship everywhere
[Xoom General] redmongoose:
The wifi Xoom is exclusive to DSG retail (currys, pc world, dixons)

The 3g xoom is exclusive to carphonewarehouse / bestbuy uk

I think at launch these will be the only suppliers but the other suppliers may have stock from elsewhere (grey imports)??
[Xoom General] :
Thanks for the tip. But i have now fund a friends friend that lives in UK and are so kind that he is going to place a order (pcworld or Dixons dont now witch store that is better) and when it arrives he will pick it up and send it to me in sweden.

Now i can be sure that i will have one in my hans in april, so just have to wait. It really sucks that Motorola dont are active in sweden. Would've maid it so much easier to just go down to the store and buy it. And also if it broke and i need to use the warranty to get it fixed it gets easier
[Xoom General] Neo3D:
Any idea when the Wifi version will be released in the US?
[Xoom General] martonikaj:
Preliminary speculation points to last week of March/first week of April. No solid evidence though.

VERY interesting imho because Samsung is set to announce their 8.9" tablet and more on their 10.1" tablet on March 22nd.