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[Xoom General] turbo_lew:
Not sure, I couldn't care where it came from, if its at the right price and has a decent delivery time I would buy it from the moon :)

I've chatted a bit more with my man on the inside and he is expecting delivery to store on Thursday. Let's hope.
[Xoom General] alias_neo:
Yeh, It's a shame it's not a Honeycomb device, TouchWiz is useless although credits to Samsung for some of the nice modifications they have made to the OS.

Overall the Galaxy Tab is a nice pocket sized Tablet wannabe, it's a version of my Desire but that is running CyanMod7 and wipes the floor with the Tab.

I liked HTC Sense when I first got my Desire and swore I'd never switch from it, but knowing the amount I can customise AOSP/Vanilla/Cyan I'd never go back now.

All I can say is that Google experience is the way forward, this platform is meant for customization, just not the kind the big boys do and lock you into, user level is what's it's all about.

I hope the XOOM gets a CyanogenMod HC because that really will be the shiz.
[Xoom General] mbroeders:
I ordered one from this website last saturday. At that time there were 15 in stock. Dropped down to 0 in the evening and on monday there were 30 new ones in stock. It says in the description that it (usually) ships in 1-2 business days. If that's true I guess mine will be shipped today. Anyway, from the description it sounds as it isn't pre-order. We'll see what happens, just glad they ship worldwide (i hope)!
[Xoom General] e.mote:
The store with the magically restocking inventory...

http://www.avforums.com/forums/camcorders-video-editing/739921-simply-electronics.html
[Xoom General] turbo_lew:
I have to be honest, I love flashing my desire. hope we get some rom's for the xoom too.
[Xoom General] turbo_lew:
Hope you don't have any problems.

Mixed review, I'll stick with what i know best. Pound notes and an employee discount ;)
[Xoom General] PsyMonkey:
I contacted Dixons and Currys the official response is stock only arriving on 9th April and delivery early next week.

I really do not like playing this waiting game.

Dixons email reply:

XOOM will be coming into stock over the weekend - the XOOM release date is 9th April. All deliveries take place between 9am and 5pm Monday to Friday.
[Xoom General] jss42:
No! Really hoping for delivery on Saturday.

Will not be impressed if it's in shops on Saturday for less money than my pre-order which hasn't arrived.....
[Xoom General] alias_neo:
Someone just posted in this same forum saying the PC World Wifi version has just dropped £20 and they're giving pre-order's a partial refund.
[Xoom General] Lothaen:
Oh great...

when it says delivery on a saturday I thought it was too good to be true - if it is mon-fri delivery then I wish I could have changed the delivery address...

checked on the site:

although I'll be sure to query this with them anyway :)
[Xoom General] Lothaen:
I've just mailed them regarding this too - what confuses me is a pre-order from amazon or alike wouldn't actually take the money till they have stock/has been dispatched - if PCW had taken the same stance rather than keeping my money for over a month in advance then they wouldn't have to start issuing refunds and would be able to easily adjust the price they are taking...
[Xoom General] Otterjasie:
Did yours ship today? I ordered from them yesterday! Just read the avforum posts and now I'm worried!!

Let me know how you get on..when I ordered they had 26 units in stock..it now says 15 units in stock. I called them before I ordered to ask them if they actually have the stock on hand as I didn't want to pre-order and it's not available anywhere else in the UK yet.
[Xoom General] burden010:
I called Dixons and asked about delivery, they said they should be getting stock Thurs or Fri and they are hoping for deliveries on Sat. I hope this is the case.

I also asked them to refund the price difference and they say they've put that through. I hope I got someone who knows what they're talking about and not just telling me what I wanted to hear.
[Xoom General] mbroeders:
Not yet, but i did find a post from someone on a Dutch forum who ordered his xoom from the same site and has already received his. Also, there are a lot of negative comments, but also many positive ones. Let's hope we worry for nothing ..
[Xoom General] Otterjasie:
I e-mailed them again last night and asked for some sort of indication of when this will be dispatched ...the reply was "Under the present condition, dispatch can be expected next week."

I've asked them to cancel my order - I will pick one up from Currys.
[Xoom General] mmcclair:
Email from CPW today:

"Since you placed your pre-order for Motorola XOOM 3G, the RRP has

dropped by £20, from £599 to £579.

We’re passing the saving on to you, by refunding the card you used to

make your payment with £20 credit!

The money should appear in your account within 7 working days.

We now expect stock of the Motorola XOOM 3G to arrive in our warehouse

on Friday 15th April, for delivery to you on Tuesday 19th April. You’ll

also receive a FREE dock, worth £34.99."
[Xoom General] alias_neo:
I ordered mine from CPW last night and have had no such email :( Why don't I get the discount, and what's up with their crappy, super late release?
[Xoom General] mmcclair:
That sucks. They probably haven't processed the first payment yet. I'd contact them if I were you
[Xoom General] alias_neo:
First payment? What do you mean by first payment? I'm trying to contact them but their website doesn't make it easy to get hold of them.
[Xoom General] mmcclair:
Also, did anyone else note the "colour options" on the CPW page for the 3G? Silver. :)
[Xoom General] alias_neo:
Yeh I noticed that when I first saw it, kind of disappointing I was hoping to get a black one. I'm sure it's that crappy iphone 2G / iPad type brushed metal finish.

I'm not a fan.
[Xoom General] mmcclair:
I will rephrase that: they probably couldn't credit you £20 if they haven't taken the payment in the first place. They may end up taking the full £599 and THEN crediting you £20, rather than simply adjusting the figure. Just guessing.
[Xoom General] alias_neo:
Oh I see, that's a point, I didn't notice if they had taken it yet, probably not. I'll prob have to give them a day or so I guess?
[Xoom General] Kas206:
Anyone got an email from Dixons about the refund yet?
[Xoom General] alias_neo:
I just spoke to Carphone Warehouse on the phone, the guy there told me they're expecting the stock to come in within the next week or two, so I guess hopes of it being this week for the 3G version are dashed. :(
[Xoom General] DCarey:
Has anyone been able to cancel their order with CPW or is there a non cancel or some such clause?
[Xoom General] Lothaen:
on the phone to PCW now regarding the price drop - the guy didnt seem to realise that it had gone down - and mentioned they do a price comparison up to 7 days after delivery too...

useful info perhaps.
[Xoom General] Lothaen:
they also said that there's no way it'd be delivered on a saturday, it'd be by DHL, and they only delivery monday to friday.

of which I can't change the delivery address to get it sent to work either - bit rubbish considering the site still says saturday.
[Xoom General] jss42:
Just had an email from dixons

"As soon as the item arrives into our warehouse on 9th April 2011, you will be allocated an item and given a tracking number for when the item will be dispatched"

Not hopeful. May cancel my preorder and try and pick one up from a store.

Nothing about a £20 refund
[Xoom General] Rightkerfuffle:
Following this thread, rang PCW yesterday - they did not know about the price drop, put me on hold, then confirmed they'd credit me £20 back to the payment card.

Sure enough just received an automated email confirming the £20 refund, and looking at the order it stays the same with the same pricing etc (Plus the 5% discount - woohoo !)
[Xoom General] Lothaen:
same - the guy I spoke to didnt know about it either - said it was strange to drop the price of something that isnt even out yet!
[Xoom General] alias_neo:
Yay, I just got my generic email of apology from CPW saying that they're sorry the order has been delayed, due to a delay in the official launch. April 16th they expect stock and we'll get the devices on April 19th.

The girl in CPW shop told me their catalogue that has the XOOM goes out today and they were expecting the warehouses to have stock in by the time catalogues go out.

Personally, I'm hopeful that the delay on the release is due to them waiting to push an update to the devices before release.

It's possible though it could be related to the tragedy that's happened in Japan as I'm sure some of the components must be made there, but let's see.
[Xoom General] burden010:
I thought I read somewhere that the delay on the 3G version was because the Wifi is supposed to be released first... that might not be true but it seems plausible.
[Xoom General] alias_neo:
It's most likely, it is normal for different "versions" to be released at different times. It's a shame that over here it has to be the Wifi version first. I'd expect to see the PCWorld and Curry's "Wifi" only pre-ordered fulfilled this weekend.
[Xoom General] Rightkerfuffle:
Good and Bad !

Just received this email

Dear Customer

We are delighted to tell you that we will begin delivery of all pre-orders of the Motorola Xoom on Monday of next week. After a short delay for final testing, Motorola and Google are now absolutely certain that the Xoom WiFi is the best tablet money can buy. This means that next week you will be one of the first people in the UK to lay your hands on one of the most eagerly awaited advances in technology for years.

But that’s not the only good news. Due to a last minute price reduction, the Xoom is now priced at £479.99, a £20 saving on the pre-order price. We want to make sure you enjoy ALL the benefits of the world's first Android 3.0 tablet, including the great price, so we will be refunding the difference of £20 automatically back onto your card.

This refund will be processed by our teams here and you do not need to do anything to get your refund. Please note that the £20 refund will only be applied to the customers who pre-ordered the Motorola Xoom at £499.99.

Thanks again for your purchase.

Kind regards,

Dixons Retail
[Xoom General] alias_neo:
I knew it, I knew the Wifi version would go out this weekend. So, where's the bad news there?
[Xoom General] Kas206:
I didnt get this email.

I confused. Will they be sending out the Xooms on Monday or will they send them out on Saturday and be delivered on Monday.
[Xoom General] Rightkerfuffle:
Bad news is that it's confirmed they are going out over the weekend for next week delivery .. Was kinda hoping that it would come early maybe tomorrow or the weekend (But no deliveries as stated in earlier posts) .. oh well . . . .
[Xoom General] alias_neo:
Heh I'd take that as good news. CPW told me in an email today we gotta wait till 19th for 3G preorders.
[Xoom General] burden010:
Bad news is that I was expecting a Saturday delivery so entered my home address for delivery. On hold to Dixons now to see if I can change it.
[Xoom General] akalias1981:
I had a different email, stating:

Dear Dan,

Thank you for your recent Dixons order.

Unfortunately we may have a problem with progressing your order within the timescale indicated on our website. We will contact you shortly to discuss the matter with you, but in the meantime please accept our apologies for the potential delay.

Your order number: XXXXXXXXXXXX

What happens next?

We will contact you to discuss your order.

If you have any questions you can either ask online or call us on 0844 561 1111 (we’re open for calls 9am to 6pm Monday to Saturday).

I have now just got off the phone from them, and they can see no problem with the order, are unaware of any delays, and I reiterated with them several times that my order was still on track for Saturday delivery. Plus their website still states delivery on the 9th. Not sure whether I believe what I've been told or not.
[Xoom General] burden010:
Hmm. I got the Monday delivery email.

Just off the phone with Dixons and they've said there is no way to change the delivery address. Even though they haven't sent it yet, they will not change the address. Very frustrating.

I asked when they'd send it and she said it depends whether they get it in on Fri or Sat but that it would NOT be a Sat delivery. Delivery is by Yodel so I'll give them a call as soon as I have a tracking number and we'll see if they can change the address.

I did mention more than once that it said delivery available on 09/04 on the website but she said that's when they'll get them... unconvincing but there you go.
[Xoom General] Kas206:
When did you order?

I placed an order on the 3rd of March. I still haven't heard anything from Dixons. I'm getting a bit worried.
[Xoom General] Lothaen:
I got both emails saying. Sorry delay. Then one saying start shipping Monday and 20 quid back
[Xoom General] Lothaen:
I ordered on 2nd and was told same about delivery address cant change. Delivery from DHL
[Xoom General] Lothaen:
Also the Dixons pcw etc will get their shipment on Saturday and go straight out for delivery to DHL or wherever is what they told me... so I assume they have no stock still till Saturday :)
[Xoom General] akalias1981:
I was told they had stock already. No idea who is supposed to be delivering it. Website still says the 9th, which is really unacceptable for anyone placing a new order and thinking they will get it on Saturday.
[Xoom General] burden010:
I told the rep I spoke to as much but she really didn't seem that interested.

Kes, I actually also ordered on 3rd March!
[Xoom General] cpam:
Carphone Warehouse said that it expects stock to begin shipping in mid-April.

:( I don’t want to disappoint anyone BUT:

http://www.zdnet.co.uk/blogs/tech-tech-boom-10017860/carphone-warehouse-drops-xoom-price-to-match-ipad-2-10022182/

:(
[Xoom General] alias_neo:
Which part is supposed to disappoint? We all get the price drop, and I couldn't care less if it completes with the iPad.
[Xoom General] cpam:
this one :Carphone Warehouse said that it expects stock to begin shipping in

mid-April

.
[Xoom General] alias_neo:
Oh that, yeh, it is a shame, but I already knew this. They told me in an email the 19th, and I'v read it in several other places so I'v already resigned myself to waiting.

It's most likely due to not wanting to release it the same time as the Wifi model, and since that was delayed, so too is ours.

Sucks, but heck, we can hope ours will be updated in the mean time to be a little more stable :D
[Xoom General] cpam:
Wednesday I spook with guy from carphone , and he told me that is going for training on 7th , which mean the carphone have some stoke already…. But again :) just sit and wait.
[Xoom General] alias_neo:
Training on the XOOM you mean? I guess they have to get that done and get the Motorola Rep in before they can start selling stock.

My local store told me they havnt Seen the Moto rep yet and the girl there hadn't heard of the XOOM until I told her about it an that they would be handing mine over when I collect my pre-order.

Talk about customers knowing before the people supposedly selling it do.
[Xoom General] iammodo:
Anyone got the email from PC world sayingyour item has been shipped yet?
[Xoom General] Kas206:
Just got this from Dixons.

:)
[Xoom General] j1mmyg88:
Not yet, was kinda hoping it would be delivered on the 9th like it said on the site as it is my birthday and its my birthday present, so thankyou pc world, i aint got nothing to open on my birthday :-(
[Xoom General] alias_neo:
On the bright side, if your birthday doesn't totally suck arse, at least you'll have a second day of fun when it finally does arrive? Am I right?:D
[Xoom General] burden010:
Other than the "we'll be delivering Monday email" I haven't got anything through yet. I'm waiting for a tracking number so I can try to talk YODEL into delivering to another address (they won't but I might as well try).
[Xoom General] akalias1981:
I have just got off the phone with Dixons after a lengthy conversation with two different people. One told me there was an indefinite delay, but that eventually became stock will be with Dixons tomorrow and with customers next week. The other told me they would not have stock themselves until 14th April. I can't believe it's really that hard to get correct information and tell it to customers. And in the meantime, the website still says 9th April as of 16:01 today.

I had no luck on changing the delivery address either.
[Xoom General] j1mmyg88:
very true, depending on the delay however, i may just cancel the preorder and wait for the 3G one to come out
[Xoom General] alias_neo:
True that. Carphone claims I'll have mine by a week on Tuesday.
[Xoom General] chazam:
My missus preordered the Wifi Xoom for me around 3 weeks ago.

She called PC world this afternoon enquiring about our order and 1st time got no help on delivery times at all and all she was told was the clerk couldn't see any inventory or when it was arriving. She was told we'd have it in "the next 28 days". :(

2nd call she got through to someone more helpful (yay!) who told her that they were expecting stock this weekend and would be shipping Monday/Tuesday and we should expect our Xoom by Wednesday earliest.

i'm not sure what to expect at all as their ordering team have already sent mixed messages. We've had no other emails from PC world regarding the refund (instead my wife had to ask them about it which they confirmed after 2 days of sitting on the email) and no contact on projected delivery dates.

I was kinda hoping to get my hands on it this weekend but the good thing is the weather is lovely so I can muster outside to get some fresh air before my Xoom is delivered and I revert into a caveman like stance, staring into the glowing tablet screen. :D
[Xoom General] alias_neo:
You put it very well. I think I'm going to have a BBQ and forget about my XOOM for now :D
[Xoom General] j1mmyg88:
wish i could have a bbq but living in a basement flat means no garden, suppose i could just go to the pub and have a few beers, celebrate my birthday that way :-D
[Xoom General] burden010:
The guys at work just got me a good one... I received a text from "DIXONS" that read:

Dear Paul

Further to our email dated the 7th April there has been delay with your order.

Please call our Customer Service team on 0800 blah blah for more information.

I've changed the actual number for obvious reasons.

Anyway, I dialled in muted anger only to be verbally abused with the most fake Indian accent I've ever heard and everyone around me sniggering like school boys. Bastards! Lmao!
[Xoom General] Lothaen:
nice work!
[Xoom General] braingravyuk:
Hey guys, thought I'll add my experience..

Talked to Dixons this morning, they stated to me they expected it to come in on Saturday and for the shops to get it on Monday, people who ordered it with Dixons are to get it by Wednesday :-/

I then decided to call Motorola, pressed 1 for if you have a Xoom :mad:talk to the customer representative who said they should be going out to suppliers this week or next.. Asked for a official release date only to have "they are going out to the suppliers this week or next"

Have to say before I even become a fully signed up Motorola customer, am pretty disgusted in how there is so little information and lack of any planning for a release, is there even a Motorola UK/Europe? Wouldn't surprise me if there wasn't.
[Xoom General] Lothaen:
3g and wifi seems to have difference schedules?
[Xoom General] burden010:
I guess no-one knows the truliness (yes, I'm using a non-word) of this? I was considering going out to PCW today if they have any stock in store but don't think I'll bother if I can't find out for sure. The nearest one is 15 miles away, not a big deal but a little hassle if they don't have any.
[Xoom General] VaKo:
I wouldn't bother, the 10yr old who apparently was in charge of the local PC World I spoke to didn't know what the Xoom was despite it being on the poster behind him.
[Xoom General] Lothaen:
the website says 'buy now' rather than 'pre order' but also says no store collection....
[Xoom General] Love_Velvet:
I was in a pc world store in birmingham today. I asked the guy behind the desk. He seemed to think that they had been told that they would be getting the wifi in store on thursday.

I asked him what this meant for my pre order, and he said it should arrive before or on thursday.
[Xoom General] MrGinger:
Yeah, the guy in currys said there had been a delay to delivery and they were expected in stock on Wednesday, so Thursday delivery would make sense
[Xoom General] burden010:
I've certainly not had anymore emails from them so that's probably true. I know I've waited this long but I just wish I knew what was happening!
[Xoom General] Lothaen:
still seen no sign of mine but not expecting it till tomorrow at earliest anyway :p
[Xoom General] iammodo:
I bet Wednesday we should have odds
[Xoom General] burden010:
Well as no-one seems to have a tracking number or even just an email saying that it's been sent out... I'm going to say Tues... and that's optimistic.
[Xoom General] MrGinger:
I'll be pessimistic and say Thursday!
[Xoom General] Lothaen:
i'll go wednesday (but as I probably won't be in when delivered, i'll end up picking up on Thursday)

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=12807223#post12807223

:P
[Xoom General] iammodo:
Pcworld have now changed it to just available for home delivery but still no pre orders have been shipped! ?!?!?!?!
[Xoom General] burden010:
Haven't had a chance to phone Dixons yet today but I'm betting they haven't shipped a single device.
[Xoom General] chazam:
In light of the update on PC World's site I asked the wife to call her and she just emailed me this back:

It's wrong that the people at PC world don't even know what's going on. This is possibly the worst product launch I've ever experienced. Shoddy stuff.
[Xoom General] yoshitweaky:
its getting harder and harder to stay with this product and I had 10% off from dixons and another 18 quid back on top, the longer this goes on the more tablets I'll have to choose from, I am already looking more and more at the asus and acer offering, I still think the xoom is better for me but if this carries on too much longer, the tosh will be out and that is my fav at the moment
[Xoom General] j1mmyg88:
just phoned them and they reckon they will start shipping them in the next 24-48 hrs, stock only available in the main warehouse and not in stores
[Xoom General] burden010:
It's hard to trust what they say when they sent an email to us all saying the first deliveries would be today and before that their website said Sat. I know things sometimes get pushed but why is there no clear information? It's pretty basic just to keep people updated.
[Xoom General] iammodo:
Being a ex isheep I have been to many apple launches(always at stores never online) and this is just backing up everyone who went for the ipad 2 rather then the xoom. Pcworld you are a joke.
[Xoom General] j1mmyg88:
Damn straight, couldnt agree more. this is really doing my head in, they have got £499.99 of my hard earned money (still havent had the £20 back), and are unable to tell me exactly when its going to be delivered, they should be giving us more than £20 back for this, its an absolute abomination
[Xoom General] Lothaen:
I havent had the £20 back either - I mailed asking them what they mean by 'shortly' as its not in my bank yet...

To be fair though - who else in the UK has any Xoom's yet? PCW/Dixons/Currys have the first batch to send out - so its not like you can go get one from somewhere else... that would be frustrating - to pre-order and get it later than people who didn't!

For now I think, just as if we were waiting for a google update, we just need to be patient :)
[Xoom General] iammodo:
Heard someone that cost-co had them on the 28th of PST month.
[Xoom General] burden010:
Pretty sure that was in the US.