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| Thread ID: 135034 | 2013-09-17 02:07:00 | Help/Advice on Parallel Importing a Sony Xperia Z Purple | Daniel.Drache (10574) | Press F1 |
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| 1353675 | 2013-09-17 02:07:00 | I also posted this Here on Geekzone (www.geekzone.co.nz) but I thought I would also ask here I'm wanting to purchase a Sony Xperia Z, the Purple looks amazing but isn't on sale in New Zealand I've never Parallel Imported anything before, so I would appreciate any and all advice. From what I've picked up avoid Fairbuy as they aren't an importer, Mobile Station and Expert Infotech seem to have good mentions Mobile Station is $635, which is great (Telecom with discounts would be around $800) Questions which I have are 1 - Will I lose my manufactures warranty? 2 - Mobile Stations gives a 12 mth, Are they reliable or do they claim everything is water damage? 3 - OS updates, Do I get NZ ones or ? 4 - Will I need a power Plug converter? 5 - Will it work on the Telecom Network? Urban, Rual & 3G? 6 - Do I want the Sony Xperia Z 3G C6602 Purple (www.mobilestation.co.nz) or the Sony Xperia Z 4G LTE C6603 Violet (www.mobilestation.co.nz) Thanks Daniel Again any tips, advice etc is welcome 3G is www.mobilestation.co.nz 4G LTE is www.mobilestation.co.nz |
Daniel.Drache (10574) | ||
| 1353676 | 2013-09-17 02:41:00 | 1. Nope, you'll still have the Sony manufacturers warranty 2. No idea, haven't used them, but the phone is waterproof so they shouldn't do-so 3) You'll get the ones from the source country. You can always flash NZ-specific firmwares and subsequently get the NZ updates. I know there's a Telecom NZ one up on XDA-Developers that you can get and flash easily enough coz I did that for my workmates boyfriend last week -- He imported the purple one from Hong Kong. 4) Yes, but it just charges via USB so it's likely cheaper to just scratch that and plug it in to your PC to charge, or get a USB charger (Which the $2 shop sometimes has) 5) Yes, it'll work with all NZ networks 6) Go for the 3G model. 3G ones usually get any OS updates faster and have better battery life. |
Chilling_Silence (9) | ||
| 1353677 | 2013-09-17 02:59:00 | Thanks for the info Sonys Manufacturers warranty is a big reassurance. I should be able to learn how to flash a firmware or I have a mate in Aucks that should be able to do it lol, I didn't think about the USB charger, I have a few spare cords & plugs at home from previous micro usb phones/Accesory packs Good to hear about working on all networks Im on course atm (I'm Telco Technician apprentice) one of the vodaphone guys and the trainer think that Telecom will be starting their LTE upgrades next year or so & it would good to have Do you think the OS updates be significantly delayed? with 530hr standby & 14hr talk time even a 10% reduction wouldn't affect me (I realize the stated Standby & Talk time are grossly optimistic) Cheers again for the info, I really appreciate it EDIT - I would love to hear from anyone thats delt with Mobile Station, or suggestions for a trusted Parallel Importer |
Daniel.Drache (10574) | ||
| 1353678 | 2013-09-17 03:45:00 | Just parallel import it yourself, I use ship2u.co.nz for getting things forwarded to NZ from the US. Telecom are already doing limited trials of LTE as far as I'm aware, but I'm yet to see a big need for it at this stage. Most mates I have who've tried the Vodafone LTE trial in Auckland said it was marginally faster (20mbps-ish download) but there was absolutely SFA need for it, coz it's not like we're in the US on unlimited data and can torrent to our Cellphones... Email still comes in, in the background... Webpages still load the same... Can't comment on OS updates. Even though Sony do some of the least bastardization of Android (I'm looking at you Samsung and HTC!), I still prefer the stock experience, and we flashed CM10 to the one I had my hands on last. Was much nicer :) |
Chilling_Silence (9) | ||
| 1353679 | 2013-09-17 04:02:00 | Good point, I rarely use mobile data, Most of it is done with WiFi. Regarding Parallel Importing I'm a complete newbie I don't know anything about it, Warranty's, who to return to should it fail or even what specs to check for. I figure if I use Mobile Station they will take care of which phone (With the right specs), a reputable source that won't get me a knockoff, a port to call should I need a warranty repair all for a hopefully small surchage |
Daniel.Drache (10574) | ||
| 1353680 | 2013-09-17 06:05:00 | Never heard of them, but here's a good test: Call their number, see if they answer. If it costs you 50c to make a call for a couple of minutes to confirm they're a dodgy seeming outfit, then it was well spent. I've used Expert Infotech before (einfo), it was close to a decade ago so they've been around for a while, but they were a bit of a pain to deal with regarding a warranty claim back then, but I've had a few mates buy Nexus 4's from them and they've been fine (Again, no returns yet though so nothing recent there) |
Chilling_Silence (9) | ||
| 1353681 | 2013-09-17 06:50:00 | Expert Info tech only seems to only stock the 4G version, And there are quite a few poor reviews about their help desk & warranty repairs Thanks for the idea about ringing, they sound genuine & helpful Thank you for your help Chilling, you've provided me with lots of info & helped settle my nerves. I really appreciate it |
Daniel.Drache (10574) | ||
| 1353682 | 2013-09-17 13:47:00 | No worries mate, let us know when you get the phone and how it goes :) | Chilling_Silence (9) | ||
| 1353683 | 2013-09-18 22:54:00 | I also posted this Here on Geekzone (www.geekzone.co.nz) but I thought I would also ask here I'm wanting to purchase a Sony Xperia Z, the Purple looks amazing but isn't on sale in New Zealand I've never Parallel Imported anything before, so I would appreciate any and all advice. From what I've picked up avoid Fairbuy as they aren't an importer, Mobile Station and Expert Infotech seem to have good mentions Mobile Station is $635, which is great (Telecom with discounts would be around $800) Questions which I have are 1 - Will I lose my manufactures warranty? 2 - Mobile Stations gives a 12 mth, Are they reliable or do they claim everything is water damage? 3 - OS updates, Do I get NZ ones or ? 4 - Will I need a power Plug converter? 5 - Will it work on the Telecom Network? Urban, Rual & 3G? 6 - Do I want the Sony Xperia Z 3G C6602 Purple (www.mobilestation.co.nz) or the Sony Xperia Z 4G LTE C6603 Violet (www.mobilestation.co.nz) Thanks Daniel Again any tips, advice etc is welcome 3G is www.mobilestation.co.nz 4G LTE is www.mobilestation.co.nz my imported LG had no nz warranty, prob if I send.it back overseas it was probably a grey or parallel import like einfo. did come with nz plug converter I got it in hk via eBay found that way cheapest. I got all updates here without modifying the firmware. don't forget import tax. my phone wasn't locked so can use any sim but Telecom xt frequency isn't supported they don't do 2G right if they did my LG may drop onto that. mine doesn't support 850. |
Nomad (952) | ||
| 1353684 | 2013-09-19 09:48:00 | 1. Nope, you'll still have the Sony manufacturers warranty Are you sure about this?? |
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