[Fya_Fly]

I doubt it would certainly convert in such a fashion. Isn't much like when we were paying £0.79 for iTunes and the USA were paying $0.79. Despite the exchange rate?

[AbuYazeedUK]

Staff discount (30%) and it's all good.

[Superfly_FR]

BlackBerry Z10 priced at £480 unlocked by purported Carphone Warehouse database leak

What do you think? People going to buy off-contract or see for a better deal on contract?

My basic calculation was based on ASP price, witch I was told was around €450 = £383 = $606.
This makes a +/- 25% extra for public price. Sounds quite accurate.

Here, in FRance, we have an operator with a "all inclusive" (unlimited FR calls, data, SMS) for €20. I'd bet a lot will jump on that quite attractive price V.S iPhone.
Nice price, even if I believe it's a little "low" for "premium device". Time will tell.

Edit: http://crackberry.com/carphone-wareh...-z10-%C2%A3480

z10-pricing.jpg

[l0rd1]

ah, if its true, I cant afford it, too bad

[Jonesy1966]

That includes VAT. The conversion with VAT removed translates into:

$632 USD & $635 CAD.

With UK prices generally being higher than in North America I can see the Z10 being sub $600.

[sarahrich]

Staff discount (30%) and it's all good.

Staff Discount is the work of the devil unless you're the one with it :P haha I envy you so badly.

[brmiller1976]

I'd expect you can knock off about 30% from the UK price to get the US price, since the Brits tend to get screwed by VAT.

[elmit22]

Galaxy S3 price in the uk
Samsung Galaxy S III mobile phone - On Various networks | The Carphone Warehouse
so BB10 is cheaper sim free

[chrissymckay]

Was in with a good friend who works for Carphone Warehouse. Their system shows zero warehouse stock for either the black or white Z10 at present...

[metz9444]

As I've said before, I'll go no higher than $549.00.
To me, no phone is worth $750. None.

Agreed. I know that RIM wants to make a healthy margin on hardware sales but they are in a sensitive position. It would not be good for a re-launch/re-brand if they immediately get the reputation of overpriced.

Sent from my BlackBerry 9900

[Aditya_Deshbandhu]

If Blackberry's earlier pricing strategy is anything to go by then, we must accept the fact that they have always followed specific region based pricing. Gadgets have typically always been overpriced in the UK owing to high taxes and customs duty. But a phone contract free for 750 USD seems like a huge barrier to early adopters, considering that no matter how hard RIM markets BB10 the word -of -mouth from early adopters is paramount for success. And RIM's new strategy focuses on developing countries like South Africa and South East Asian countries (India, and so on) where the only way to acquire a phone is contract free as most of the market is pre-paid. I still feel that pricing can only be confirmed post Jan 30.

[Rootbrian]

Some of HTC and Samsung's are priced quite high as well. So it's a normal off-contract price to me. Those saying it's going to be like that on a 1/2/3 year term, aren't doing their research. Just thought i'd put that out there.

[dtango]

Galaxy S3 price in the uk
Samsung Galaxy S III mobile phone - On Various networks | The Carphone Warehouse
so BB10 is cheaper sim free

S3 is a 8 month old phone

[jedibeeftrix]

Galaxy S3 price in the uk
Samsung Galaxy S III mobile phone - On Various networks | The Carphone Warehouse
so BB10 is cheaper sim free

i'm afraid that £480 really isn't going to cut it:

Play.com - Buy online at Play.com and read reviews. Free delivery to UK and Europe!

better still:

https://play.google.com/store/device..._16gb&hl=en_GB

A 50% plus premium is way too much, particularly if the hardware is going to be a backwards S4 dual core with the old adreno 225 gpu.

[BBThemes]

i'm afraid that £480 really isn't going to cut it:

Play.com - Buy online at Play.com and read reviews. Free delivery to UK and Europe!

better still:

https://play.google.com/store/device..._16gb&hl=en_GB

A 50% plus premium is way too much, particularly if the hardware is going to be a backwards S4 dual core with the old adreno 225 gpu.

your first link says USED - like new, and your second link is a mythical device which virtually nobody on the panet has been able to buy, other than walking into shops and paying the normal price. everyone knows the google play price is too low for any real profit. Phone Product Detail - LG Nexus 4.

[kevinnugent]

That includes VAT of 20% though right....

[BBThemes]

That includes VAT of 20% though right....

all uk prices generally include vat unless stated

[taes123]

I will try get it on Payg contract has to many limits

[collinc93]

this thread is full of hand wringers boy

[sarahrich]

I didn't even know Play.com did phones.

[cgk]

I didn't even know Play.com did phones.

Don't worry about it, they shutting their retail operation in march - it will be marketplace only.

[MC_A_DOT]

I could live with £480...that's not too bad.

[Crisdean]

I bought my P900 for €500 and it still works. For a truly endurable phone this price is more than justified. And if it as well as you've got the stamina to use it for that long it's a price well paid.