[Matrix Leader]

My friend is a flight attendant so I want to give him money to get me a tourch and a 9780 later on...

But how much is the Torch in the USA?

I wanna get it through some carrier so it'd be cheaper then unlock it....

thanks

[ridesno159]

Without getting a plan with the carrier it won't be any cheaper than anywhere else in the world.

[Matrix Leader]

Without getting a plan with the carrier it won't be any cheaper than anywhere else in the world.

Can't he like just sign up for a plan then just leave the country since he's not even living there?

[insaini]

u need an address and credit card

[NoahFecks]

Don't think you can sign a 2-year agreement if you don't live here.

[Matrix Leader]

oh crap

I thought I could get away with a cheap BB

[papped]

Carrier subsidization is contingent on a 2 year contract so....

You're still better off buying it used off someone else.

[Matrix Leader]

I see, thanks for your replies guys

[shansmi]

ML, I seem to remember you saying many times in the 9700 forums that Touch screen devices were "too girly for you". Why the sudden interest? Btw, the no contract price is $499USD plus tax (usually ~9%).

I would expect the 9780 to cost the same.

Does your carrier even use the same 3G bands? I have not looked at the spec to see what EU vs NA carriers are using but I would certainly look at that before getting a device to use on your home network since I doubt you would be happy with EDGE.

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[tonyhatchetman]

could try n find some one that got an upgrade and didnt want it and went back to there old one ,.......try craigslist in his area.

[Matrix Leader]

ML, I seem to remember you saying many times in the 9700 forums that Touch screen devices were "too girly for you". Why the sudden interest? Btw, the no contract price is $499USD plus tax (usually ~9%).

I would expect the 9780 to cost the same.

Does your carrier even use the same 3G bands? I have not looked at the spec to see what EU vs NA carriers are using but I would certainly look at that before getting a device to use on your home network since I doubt you would be happy with EDGE.

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$500 USD is still cheaper for me.
Over here they are selling the Torch for $826

[maxiang]

$499 + tax (6% in MD) at AT&T corporate stores.

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[jacmeister68]

You can get your friend to get it at BEST BUY or RADIO SHACK, check online for details, but sure you can buy there without a plan

[mark_rivers19]

Can't he like just sign up for a plan then just leave the country since he's not even living there?

i have a better idea... give a fake name and a fake address..
while the sales rep is helping other customers run out of the store with the torch..
do this 10 times and sell the other 9 on E bay..