maemo.org - Talk - [REQUEST] Community purchase plan for the Nokia N9

Isn't that an office? Offices aren't necessarily used for support. They might be there for purely managerial, engineering and other purposes and have NOTHING to do with Maemo/MeeGo or even support at all. Having an office in a country doesn't necessarily mean you're going to do anything within that country either.

Take, for instance, the fact that they have this shiny new office.. but Nokia has NO presence to customers in the US (no stores, not even kiosks... nothing). Why would you assume they will have anything to do with customers from that office?

Just THROWING it out there Dan.... Jeez

eaglehelang

2011-10-03 11:12

Re: [REQUEST] Community purchase plan for the Nokia N9

Wow, really salute you guys. Going out of the way to get N9, not cheap too.
It's releasing end of this week in South East Asia
64GB only black is available, 16 GB all 3 colours
USD 570 for 16 GB, USD660 for 64 GB in my country.
I am eagerly waiting to get the 64GB :D

scapegoat845

2011-10-03 11:13

Re: [REQUEST] Community purchase plan for the Nokia N9

Quote:

Originally Posted by eaglehelang (Post 1101753)

Link please ?!

eaglehelang

2011-10-03 14:08

Re: [REQUEST] Community purchase plan for the Nokia N9

Quote:

Originally Posted by scapegoat845 (Post 1101754)

Link please ?!

http://www.biatch0.net/2011/09/30/no...n-7th-october/
http://www.soyacincau.com/2011/09/13...g-from-rm1799/

:

eaglehelang

2011-10-03 14:35

Re: [REQUEST] Community purchase plan for the Nokia N9

Quote:

Originally Posted by scapegoat845 (Post 1101754)

Link please ?!

http://www.soyacincau.com/2011/09/13...g-from-rm1799/
http://www.biatch0.net/2011/09/30/no...n-7th-october/
;)

vitaminj

2011-10-03 15:49

Re: [REQUEST] Community purchase plan for the Nokia N9

Quote:

Originally Posted by gerbick (Post 1101627)

I wonder how many people with the Nokia N950 would get behind something like this. Would they not really care since they're already covered?

Yes I really want one too, for the size advantage, jazzier screen, nfc, ram etc etc. It'd also be quite nice to return my N950 to the pool so someone else from here can get it and develop apps.

I'm gonna wait and see how much Expansys UK and friends want to scalp me before I kick up too much of a fuss. I also would quite like a 64gb in cyan, but it seems that they're only in black? I wonder if the unibody is exactly the same between models?

ceroberts75

2011-10-03 15:50

Re: [REQUEST] Community purchase plan for the Nokia N9

hmmm i think that is about $658 USD for 64GB version....that is $100 less then any EU version.

how do i get it!?!

danramos

2011-10-03 20:00

Re: [REQUEST] Community purchase plan for the Nokia N9

Quote:

Originally Posted by scapegoat845 (Post 1101746)

Just THROWING it out there Dan.... Jeez

I'm just jumping on it, stomping it into the ground... pray that I do not use fire next time. ;-)

gerbick

2011-10-04 03:39

Re: [REQUEST] Community purchase plan for the Nokia N9

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stephen Elop

Thanks for your note.

In the North America market, we are heavily focused on Windows Phone sales with our operator partners, and all resources are invested in that direction. As part of the plan with the operators, therefore, we are not also introducing (and therefore not setting up support mechanisms) for the N9.

Sorry,

Stephen

And there you go folks. Bonus points for him/whomever answered actually clicking the Bitly link I placed in the e-mail to this thread.

scapegoat845

2011-10-04 03:42

Re: [REQUEST] Community purchase plan for the Nokia N9

Quote:

Originally Posted by gerbick (Post 1102201)

And there you go folks. Bonus points for him/whomever answered actually clicking the Bitly link I placed in the e-mail to this thread.

He's a fuggin' douche hole

uvatbc

2011-10-04 03:55

Re: [REQUEST] Community purchase plan for the Nokia N9

Quote:

Originally Posted by gerbick (Post 1102201)

And there you go folks. Bonus points for him/whomever answered actually clicking the Bitly link I placed in the e-mail to this thread.

Slowly but surely, Mr Elop's actions are forcing even a Nokia fanboi like me to give the **** up on Nokia and its smartphone strategy.

Android now has Qt. Google has bought Motorola. Maybe good devices will come from that direction.

In my 5 stages of grief, I have just hit acceptance: "I can't fight it, I may as well prepare for it."

gerbick

2011-10-04 04:05

Re: [REQUEST] Community purchase plan for the Nokia N9

Quote:

Originally Posted by uvatbc (Post 1102205)

In my 5 stages of grief, I have just hit acceptance: "I can't fight it, I may as well prepare for it."

Screw that. I seriously have some OCD going on, the completist in me will finish this series. I don't remember the 5 stages of grief, so if defiance and willingness to kick *** is one of them, that's where I am.

uvatbc

2011-10-04 04:22

Re: [REQUEST] Community purchase plan for the Nokia N9

Quote:

Originally Posted by gerbick (Post 1102209)

Defiance, anger, bargaining, depression, surrender (acceptance).
This entire website is going through different stages of it.

Bring the *** kicking. I'm out of bubblegum anyway.

ysss	2011-10-04 04:43

Re: [REQUEST] Community purchase plan for the Nokia N9

Oh look, history repeats!

From Maemo to MeeGo - the grief cycle... - maemo.org - Talk

lma	2011-10-04 07:00

Re: [REQUEST] Community purchase plan for the Nokia N9

Quote:

Originally Posted by uvatbc (Post 1102205)

Android now has Qt. Google has bought Motorola. Maybe good devices will come from that direction.

In my 5 stages of grief, I have just hit acceptance: "I can't fight it, I may as well prepare for it."

The previous line sounds suspiciously like denial to me...

vivmak

2011-10-04 08:45

Re: [REQUEST] Community purchase plan for the Nokia N9

I checked with the distributor but I will not be able to source it from them as they need an established business or a business to be and there are some other formalities.

I have asked a local retailer for a 20-25 order but they are not interested in reducing the price but will take pre-order..... they are all happy as they have enough pre-orders.

gerbick

2011-10-04 15:21

Re: [REQUEST] Community purchase plan for the Nokia N9

Apparently the demand in Mexico is picking up. So with it, the price might even go up and now my connect is unsure of even being able to get one for me, let alone multiples. Damn it.

I've gotta let this one play out guys.

cortek

2011-10-04 16:03

Re: [REQUEST] Community purchase plan for the Nokia N9

Quote:

Originally Posted by gerbick (Post 1102534)

I am sure we all understand. Your efforts are greatly appreciated. hopefully the shortage is a farce and in a few weeks there will be higher worlwide availability as production is ramped up. This seems logical. I know I know we are talking Nokia.

kike	2011-10-04 16:35

Re: [REQUEST] Community purchase plan for the Nokia N9

I ask today my tax genius about export and she said you don't have to pay me that 23% tax so price will be 699€ -23% + Delivery + your tax % + duty. I ask later to that local seller price drop if you are really interested.

Someone who knows, would tell me USA tax % and duty.

somedude

2011-10-04 16:40

Re: [REQUEST] Community purchase plan for the Nokia N9

no taxes in us import if sent individually and marked as gift.

stlpaul

2011-10-04 16:43

Re: [REQUEST] Community purchase plan for the Nokia N9

Quote:

Originally Posted by kike (Post 1102578)

US does not ordinarily charge import tax/duty to individuals for receiving goods from other countries. The buyer may be obligated to pay a Use tax, depending on the value of the item and tax laws in his state, but most people never pay that anyway. :)

kike	2011-10-04 16:45

Re: [REQUEST] Community purchase plan for the Nokia N9

Quote:

Originally Posted by somedude (Post 1102583)

no taxes in us import if sent individually and marked as gift.

I think customs notice if I send 20 N9 to USA.

Quote:

Ok, then price will be for N9 64Gb 699€ - 23% + shipping

gerbick

2011-10-04 17:11

Re: [REQUEST] Community purchase plan for the Nokia N9

Quote:

Originally Posted by kike (Post 1102578)

Matters per state for the taxes, if any - there's no national sales tax, it's different per state - and the duty is based on the declared amount.

ceroberts75

2011-10-04 17:17

Re: [REQUEST] Community purchase plan for the Nokia N9

Quote:

Originally Posted by kike (Post 1102588)

I think customs notice if I send 20 N9 to USA.

Ok, then price will be for N9 64Gb 699€ - 23% + shipping

man...thats $922USD + shipping.

i can get them here for $1024 after tomorrow from an importer already...and if i have some bubblegum and can sit here, chew and wait, should be able to get it for the $750 price in Nov. (dont think ill wait though)

ceroberts75

2011-10-04 17:18

Re: [REQUEST] Community purchase plan for the Nokia N9

Quote:

Originally Posted by gerbick (Post 1102534)

Gerbick

who is selling them in Mexico? telcel? i wonder if they will be branded in mexcio?

i really would like a non-branded device. found out that even in finland, the phone has no logos on it, except that when you turn it on, it is customized to the carrier! BOOOO!

don_falcone

2011-10-04 17:35

Re: [REQUEST] Community purchase plan for the Nokia N9

Quote:

Originally Posted by gerbick (Post 1102596)

Matters per state for the taxes, if any - there's no national sales tax, it's different per state - and the duty is based on the declared amount.

Correct me if i'm wrong, but AFAIK only CA, FL and MA have sales tax?

kike	2011-10-04 17:35

Re: [REQUEST] Community purchase plan for the Nokia N9

Quote:

Originally Posted by ceroberts75 (Post 1102599)

Man that is 922 USD - 23% + shipping and it is actually closer 750$

mscion

2011-10-04 17:40

Re: [REQUEST] Community purchase plan for the Nokia N9

So I was wondering. What happens after all the 92k N9s are sold?
Some possibilities:

1)It actually turns out to be true. Due to immense interest in N9, Nokia decides to sell a HWKB version...

2) There is a semi-global N9 party --invitation only that appears in N9 mail inbox

3)A software bug placed by Elop bricks all N9s. Turns out its not covered by warranty, but, Nokia, in a gesture of kindness offers to replace with their new windows phone...

4)Swipe gets boring after awhile and everyone returns to starting apps from xterm...

Feel free to suggest some other possibilites

geneven

2011-10-04 18:38

Re: [REQUEST] Community purchase plan for the Nokia N9

I'm making an independent Mexico inquiry. I'll post here when/if I find out anything.

jflatt

2011-10-04 18:54

Re: [REQUEST] Community purchase plan for the Nokia N9

Quote:

Originally Posted by don_falcone (Post 1102614)

Correct me if i'm wrong, but AFAIK only CA, FL and MA have sales tax?

No, that's not correct

johnhodorowicz

2011-10-04 21:38

Re: [REQUEST] Community purchase plan for the Nokia N9

Someone should post another email to Elop to see if the 92k rumor is true. If they are going to sell as many N9s as they can then I don't mind waiting a few weeks to pay a reasonable price.

gerbick

2011-10-04 22:16

Re: [REQUEST] Community purchase plan for the Nokia N9

Quote:

Originally Posted by ceroberts75 (Post 1102601)

who is selling them in Mexico? telcel? i wonder if they will be branded in mexcio?

Nokia Mexico. Telcel will brand it/sim lock it more than likely. So I'd rather not deal with that foolishness.

scapegoat845

2011-10-04 22:18

Re: [REQUEST] Community purchase plan for the Nokia N9

Quote:

Originally Posted by gerbick (Post 1102534)

Story of my life...:mad:

dcastrog

2011-10-04 22:24

Re: [REQUEST] Community purchase plan for the Nokia N9

Hi there people

My name is David Castro and I accidently stumbled upon this thread while looking for N9 Mexico's release date. I'm a big Nokia fan and Imand craving the N9 so bad, something I haven't done with any of their previous phones.

I'm from mexico, and looking forward of it's release, I feel somewhat lucky to have Nokia release it here, but at same time feel pity for those who will have to import it from another source, something we mexicans are used to (from the USA mostly).

I would want to offer my help to the community members on getting the Nokia N9. Before people start accusing of a potential thief or something I would like to introduce myself.

Im 24, med student living in the city of Tampico, Mexico, this city is about 6 hours by car from the mexican capital city Mexico City, this is where I will get the phones from, for sure. Years ago I won a small prize at Montecarlo in the Nokia Developer Summit 09, great year, btw :). I am a big Nokia enthusiast and have myself a blog at www.gadgetized.net I don't write very often because I have shifts at the hospital and a like, but when I do I write good reviews.

You can add me at facebook (if you use it) at facebook.com/dcastrog

or dcastrog@gmail.com

or @dcastrog

So, if you trust me enough to send your hard earned money, then you can continue reading, if not, then stop here.

Im planning to buy lots of N9 from Nokia mexico, already contacted a friend living in barbados / London to ship more less 10 phones. We are still at idle because Nokia Mexico still has not realeased it to the public, but we are expecting it to be this or next week. Some rumours say that until november, not sure. We don't know yet if it will be sold exclusevely by carrier contract or free, but anyways, Im sure Telcel will stock them.

The price has not been reveleaed yet, but I say USD $650 or 700 for the 16GB version and $800-$850 for the 64GB. Most of time dollar prices are a bit lower here because of the conversion peso/dollar, and mexican prices. If they sold the N9 to the real price converted from dollars no one would buy it. So they kind of adjust them a bit lower. You would say that is a great thing for a mexican, but no. Americans have 10x higher pay rate that mexicans.

So, my plan is this: I will buy N9 for the community here and send them abroad if you pay for the shipping and taxes (will mark as gift, might help, and lower price). Why would I do this? Well, because I will take only $15 from every order and with this I will raise money to get my own N9 :) So this way we all win, I guess.

Looking at www.nokia.com.mx/n9 learned that they will only sell the Black and the pink, and rumours say that the 64GB version will only come in black, so take it in consideration.

You can contact me if interested at the email address stated above

dcastrog@gmail.com
facebook.com/dcastrog
@dcastrog on twitter.

and if you still not trust me on these, I can set up an ebay ad and sell it over there. I just want to help some enthusiasts (and help me one too :) if we ever get something on, I will share my phone number and chat via whatsapp

cheers,
David Castro

dcastrog

2011-10-04 22:26

Re: [REQUEST] Community purchase plan for the Nokia N9

update: dont think Telcel will brand it or lock them, they rarely do it with their phones. And if done it can be unbranded by changing Product Code.

qgil	2011-10-04 22:37

Re: [REQUEST] Community purchase plan for the Nokia N9

Quote:

Originally Posted by somedude (Post 1100732)

Where are qgil

My personal opinion: the N9 has just starting to ship in Denmark and Sweden. Other countries are coming. Beyond that, third parties might get the initiative to sell it in the open market of countries where Nokia is not handling the distribution directly.

I believe this will cover most if not all the spots that you see uncovered now.

International sales is not my field of experience but I can see how this (beautiful) proposal might become really difficult to execute, with small amounts of devices spread in different countries with different regulations, agreements, etc.

This is what the "open channel" caters for.

gerbick

2011-10-04 23:19

Re: [REQUEST] Community purchase plan for the Nokia N9

dcastrog, I can assure you that the N9 will initially only come in Black and Magenta. The Black will be the only 64gb initially, with Cyan perhaps being sold at a much later date and only in 16gb. But no solid dates can be gleamed as of yet.

Just found that out today, confirmed. Welcome aboard, I'm sure we'll continue to see what options can be made in a bit.

Rumors put things at 2 more weeks for release.

dcastrog

2011-10-04 23:46

Re: [REQUEST] Community purchase plan for the Nokia N9

So you can get an idea of Mexican prices:

N8 was sold by Nokia Mexico at $7,999 pesos last year, that is around $670 USD at that time, and with dollar variation, that would be $592. today.

N9 shouldn't be any different.

gerbick

2011-10-05 00:15

Re: [REQUEST] Community purchase plan for the Nokia N9

Quote:

Originally Posted by dcastrog (Post 1102915)

Yeah, for the most part... that's the only price I've been given. 8000 Pesos for the 16gb version. It's the 64gb version nobody has given me a price, date, availability or... much of anything.

The 16gb version is already there in small quantities - training perhaps?

All times are GMT. The time now is 04:25.

Page 4 of 15

Show 40 post(s) from this thread on one page

vBulletin® Version 3.8.8