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So I need USB OTG for a long road trip (about a month in total). I also need an S-Stripe pixel array (or anything that isn't Pentile, as it gives me nausea).

I was going to grab a month of Unlimited everything on TMOBILE (because I'll surely destroy a limited data plan).

Unfortunately the Z30 has been out of stock on BlackBerry's store for some time. But I only realized this after contacting customer support this morning. Too bad. Wanted one now.

Can anyone recommend a similar phone? Expandable storage, good battery life, USB OTG, non-pentile display? I'm guessing Android is my only option now.

Thanks for the advice. Sorry for an ugly topic of discussion, but I need something that can do the things the Z30 can.

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04-28-14 09:47 AM

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FrankIAm

Can't you buy it on shop blackberry? They sell the TMO model.

EDIT: I'm stupid

04-28-14 09:50 AM

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Where do you live?

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04-28-14 09:53 AM

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deadcowboy

Originally Posted by FrankIAm

Can't you buy it on shop blackberry? They sell the TMO model.

EDIT: I'm stupid

That's alright, I was stupid, too. Apparently they're still shipping Z30s from March orders. Crazy. How are they unable to meet demand?

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04-28-14 09:54 AM

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deadcowboy

Originally Posted by BigwhiteUK

Where do you live?

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I'm in the US. I could go with Verizon, I guess. But I really wanted the tmo plan, even though coverage would be worse.

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04-28-14 09:55 AM

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mamous

You Really want the Truth ? Until today i didnt find anything could replace Z30.
Except 1 thing its the Z10, but also the Z10 cannot be compared to the Z30 :P
Nothing well ever replace BlackBerry Power.

04-28-14 09:55 AM

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anon1727506

eBay
Amazon
shop.blackberry.com and get a white one (they seem to be instock)
Order one from Verizon - same price $499 and it is a "world phone".

04-28-14 09:55 AM

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Bye, Bye...

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04-28-14 09:59 AM

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deadcowboy

And I can't in good conscience tote a giant white phone around. I so wish the other BB10 phones had USB A/B ports.

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deadcowboy

Originally Posted by scalemaster34

eBay
Amazon
shop.blackberry.com and get a white one (they seem to be instock)
Order one from Verizon - same price $499 and it is a "world phone".

Thanks. I don't know which Amazon seller might be selling the -5 model. And Ebay wouldn't make it in time. Hmf.

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04-28-14 10:04 AM

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xenrobia

Bye, Bye...

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Traxxmy

Originally Posted by deadcowboy

So I need USB OTG for a long road trip (about a month in total). I also need an S-Stripe pixel array (or anything that isn't Pentile, as it gives me nausea).

I was going to grab a month of Unlimited everything on TMOBILE (because I'll surely destroy a limited data plan).

Unfortunately the Z30 has been out of stock on BlackBerry's store for some time. But I only realized this after contacting customer support this morning. Too bad. Wanted one now.

Can anyone recommend a similar phone? Expandable storage, good battery life, USB OTG, non-pentile display? I'm guessing Android is my only option now.

Thanks for the advice. Sorry for an ugly topic of discussion, but I need something that can do the things the Z30 can.

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Nokia 808 or 701. Usb OTG,fm transmitter, RGB amoled screen, good battery,monster camera, pentaband support, support 64gb sd card, offline gps support also satellites image is saved, tv-out(great for old cathode ray tv with audio/video jack)

Symbian is still and always my favourite Os. Nokia 808

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04-28-14 10:14 AM

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deadcowboy

Originally Posted by babylongreece

Nokia 808 or 701. Usb OTG,fm transmitter, RGB amoled screen, good battery,monster camera, pentaband support, support 64gb sd card, offline gps support also satellites image is saved, tv-out(great for old cathode ray tv with audio/video jack)

Symbian is still and always my favourite Os. Nokia 808

Thanks for the advice. I loved Symbian, too.

And as for the poster two above, I realize that it's the 28th now. That's why I called customer support and was told the phone is still not available. Read my original post.

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04-28-14 10:56 AM

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raino
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There are other places to buy a STA100-5, although the price is not what SBB is selling it for, and there is likely no warranty beyond the initial return period:

Negri Electronics
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04-28-14 11:58 AM

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kdklein

Originally Posted by deadcowboy

That's alright, I was stupid, too. Apparently they're still shipping Z30s from March orders. Crazy. How are they unable to meet demand?

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Shop BlackBerry is not out of stock. My dad and I each bought one on Saturday two weeks ago, and they shipped the following Monday. (two days later). We both have them.

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04-28-14 12:17 PM

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deadcowboy

Originally Posted by kdklein

Shop BlackBerry is not out of stock. My dad and I each bought one on Saturday two weeks ago, and they shipped the following Monday. (two days later). We both have them.

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Odd, I waited on the phone to speak with the warehouse (or whomever it is that manages stock). After a long couple of waits, I was told that I would be placed on the backorder list if I tried to order the Z30. I'm not sure I'd want to risk it...but maybe.

That said, I'd sooner trust your anecdotal evidence than the lady on the phone who probably doesn't care and might not have actually checked stock.

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04-28-14 12:57 PM

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BBZ10wannabe

Rogers in Canada sells the STA-5 as I have one. Mine shipped the same day about 4 weeks ago. I suspect a few other Canadian carriers also sell the STA-5.

http://www.rogers.com/web/link/wirel...iled=RIMZ30BLK

You will probably need to re-navigate from rogers.com $600 CAD ~ $550 USD but I'm not sure of the procedure for purchasing off contract.

04-28-14 01:23 PM

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kdklein

I just went to shopblackberry.com and it says the z30 is in stock. I'm in the US, are you not and I missed it?

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04-28-14 04:33 PM

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Originally Posted by kdklein

I just went to shopblackberry.com and it says the z30 is in stock. I'm in the US, are you not and I missed it?

Once you actually click the black one, you get the "currently on backorder" message (which your experience might contradict.) The white apparently is in stock...according to the website, assuming it's accurate.

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Newfangled Gizmo

Just go on shopblackberry and ignore the 'backorder' notice. I ordered a black Z30
April 14, It was delivered April 19. Many others on CrackBerry have reported similar experiences recently.

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04-28-14 08:08 PM

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kdklein

Originally Posted by Newfangled Gizmo

Just go on shopblackberry and ignore the 'backorder' notice. I ordered a black Z30
April 14, It was delivered April 19. Many others on CrackBerry have reported similar experiences recently.

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Same here

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04-28-14 10:02 PM

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I ordered my Z30 from shopblackberry.com on April 19th. Got confirmation that it shipped on the afternoon of the 21st with expected delivery on Wednesday the 23rd. It arrived on the morning of the 23rd. Proud new Z30 owner!!!

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