Moto G 16GB Sim Free Smartphone - Black : £138.00 @Amazon

Steviemoyne · 03-05-2014 09:38PM

Just in case anyone happens to be following or planning to buy:

The official Moto G flip case causes the compass to cease functioning while the case is on the phone. Was going to pick the flip case up before I done a bit of reading on it.
It doesn't impact any other part of the phone and does not break the compass just renders it useless while the case is in use.

Also Amazon status has changed to "Usually delivered within 2 to 3 weeks" for the 16GB version sold by Amazon.

gleesonger · 03-05-2014 10:26PM

For anyone considering the Moto g, a new phone probably called the Moto e looks set to be announced in a few days time, with it going on sale a few weeks later.
This phone looks to be similar to the Moto g and may be a more suitable choice for some people.

September1 · 04-05-2014 01:05PM

You can save few pounds if you flubit amazon price. Which is surprising that they still exist.

lau1247 · 04-05-2014 02:47PM

just bought the 16gb for the missus.. thanks OP.. now just gotta wait 1-3 weeks for it to dispatch

gleesonger · 04-05-2014 08:01PM

lau1247 wrote: »

just bought the 16gb for the missus.. thanks OP.. now just gotta wait 1-3 weeks for it to dispatch

1-3 weeks... Who did you buy it off?

I ordered mine from Amazon on Saturday morning (1am) and it was dispatched at 12pm the same day.

Steviemoyne · 04-05-2014 08:05PM

lau1247 wrote: »

just bought the 16gb for the missus.. thanks OP.. now just gotta wait 1-3 weeks for it to dispatch

The dispatch time is 1-3 weeks but you will probably get an update email saying "The item will dispatch sooner than expected!" from Amazon which will reduce it to a week delivery time.

At least that's what I just got and I purchased yesterday:

Hello,

We are pleased to report that the following item will dispatch sooner than expected:

"Moto G 16GB Sim Free Smartphone - Black"
Previous estimated arrival date: May 22 2014 - May 30 2014
New estimated arrival date: May 10 2014 - May 13 2014

gleesonger · 04-05-2014 08:10PM

Steviemoyne wrote: »

The dispatch time is 1-3 weeks but you will probably get an update email saying "The item will dispatch sooner than expected!" from Amazon which will reduce it to a week delivery time.

At least that's what I just got and I purchased yesterday:

Ah I think I know what happened, I sent the item to Parcel Motel's Antrim depot so that probably changes the estimates.

lau1247 · 05-05-2014 12:15AM

gleesonger wrote: »

1-3 weeks... Who did you buy it off?

I ordered mine from Amazon on Saturday morning (1am) and it was dispatched at 12pm the same day.

Got it off amazon, guess they are running out of stock

Steviemoyne wrote: »

The dispatch time is 1-3 weeks but you will probably get an update email saying "The item will dispatch sooner than expected!" from Amazon which will reduce it to a week delivery time.

At least that's what I just got and I purchased yesterday:

Got the confirmation alright:

Your estimated delivery date is:
Friday, May 23, 2014 -
Monday, June 02, 2014

Guess I should have bought it yesterday

whirlpool · 05-05-2014 06:42PM

Anyone know what the speaker is like for playing music? Preferably in comparison to the iPhone 5S speaker.

cant touchthis · 05-05-2014 08:11PM

whirlpool wrote: »

Anyone know what the speaker is like for playing music? Preferably in comparison to the iPhone 5S speaker.

Im on phone but try versus.com

2smiggy · 08-05-2014 04:32PM

i got one for a friend off amazon, the 8gb vodafone version , just wondering if someone could point me in the direction where i would get an unlock code ?

thanks in advance !!

digitaldr · 08-05-2014 04:37PM

2smiggy wrote: »

i got one for a friend off amazon, the 8gb vodafone version , just wondering if someone could point me in the direction where i would get an unlock code ?

thanks in advance !!

Any seller on eBay with decent feedback.

cant touchthis · 08-05-2014 04:38PM

digitaldr wrote: »

Any seller on eBay with decent feedback.

ebay.ie/itm/Motorola-Unlock-Code-Moto-G-XT389-Motorola-MotoSmart-MotoLuxe-/221326995328

2smiggy · 08-05-2014 04:46PM

cant touchthis wrote: »

ebay.ie/itm/Motorola-Unlock-Code-Moto-G-XT389-Motorola-MotoSmart-MotoLuxe-/221326995328

seems to be gone,

would this one do ?

ebay link

Fresh Pots · 08-05-2014 07:04PM

2smiggy wrote: »

seems to be gone,

would this one do ?

ebay link

Seems fairly reputable.

Helpneeded86 · 09-05-2014 04:08PM

How long do amazon take to deliver these.

tiegan · 10-05-2014 01:51AM

2smiggy wrote: »

i got one for a friend off amazon, the 8gb vodafone version , just wondering if someone could point me in the direction where i would get an unlock code ?

thanks in advance !!

This is the one I used http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Motorola-Unlock-Code-Moto-G-XT389-Motorola-MotoSmart-MotoLuxe-/221326995328?pt=UK_Mobiles_Accessories_RL&hash=item33881def80

cant touchthis · 10-05-2014 01:57AM

tiegan wrote: »

This is the one I used ebay.co.uk/itm/Motorola-Unlock-Code-Moto-G-XT389-Motorola-MotoSmart-MotoLuxe-/221326995328?pt=UK_Mobiles_Accessories_RL&hash=item33881def80

same company I linked to only yours is .co.uk

lau1247 · 10-05-2014 08:34AM

Helpneeded86 wrote: »

How long do amazon take to deliver these.

Bought the 16gb version from amazon, says it will take 1-3 weeks but arrived within a week. Hope that helps

Cracking phone overall for that price.

gleesonger · 10-05-2014 11:17AM

Helpneeded86 wrote: »

How long do amazon take to deliver these.

I order mine through ParcelMotel, ordered last Saturday got it yesterday (Friday)

whirlpool · 10-05-2014 02:40PM

This bargain is now gone. Price has increased by £20.

cant touchthis · 11-05-2014 01:05AM

cant touchthis wrote: »

Motorola launching new phone in two weeks (a phone for everyone), probably adding LTE to Moto G aswell.

That new OnePlus One Phone coming end of June/july aswell.

New Moto E

Specs-wise, there's a 4.3-inch display, 1.2GHz dual-core Snapdragon paired with 1GB RAM, 4GB storage, a 1,980mAh battery and dual-SIM slots. On the expansion front, the microSD slot will only take cards up to 32GB, and there's a 5-megapixel camera poking out of the back. There's no word on price, but given that the Moto G retails for just under $200, we'd expect this to cost no more than a Benjamin-and-a-half.

11-05-2014 09:23AM

Still £139 for the 16 GB with Tesco UK.

whirlpool · 11-05-2014 02:28PM

rarnes1 wrote: »

Still £139 for the 16 GB with Tesco UK.

Sorry if this has been explained before, I'm being really lazy, but would you mind explaining the process and expenses to get that delivered to Ireland please? I don't know how Parcel Motel works, or if it's required. And the unlock code too. I assume it's something like 1) set up a parcel motel account, 2) locate a parcel motel location, 3) buy phone on tesco website, set delivery address as parcel motel location, 4) collect from parcel motel location, 5) purchase unlock code on ebay.

Have I got that right? And what are the expenses involved with parcel motel? Thanks!

NATLOR · 11-05-2014 02:45PM

whirlpool wrote: »

Sorry if this has been explained before, I'm being really lazy, but would you mind explaining the process and expenses to get that delivered to Ireland please? I don't know how Parcel Motel works, or if it's required. And the unlock code too. I assume it's something like 1) set up a parcel motel account, 2) locate a parcel motel location, 3) buy phone on tesco website, set delivery address as parcel motel location, 4) collect from parcel motel location, 5) purchase unlock code on ebay.

Have I got that right? And what are the expenses involved with parcel motel? Thanks!

You have pretty much covered everything,you will receive an ID number from parcel motel if you join make sure you include that when entering your details on the Tesco website.Also use the PM address for whatever card you use.The cost for using the PM service is €3.50

RobertFoster · 13-05-2014 10:19AM

cant touchthis wrote: »

New Moto E

Moto E announced at £89; Moto G getting an upgrade (LTE and microSD slot). It'll be priced at £149, and the current Moto G will go to £119. Potentially more room for price drops if people aren't interested in the update.

http://www.theverge.com/2014/5/13/5711042/motorola-moto-g-with-lte-and-moto-e-launch

Steviemoyne · 13-05-2014 11:40AM

Got my Moto G today from Amazon, excellent phone compared to my previous Samsung Galaxy Y. I don't advise cutting your sim down to size, call into your network's store or give them a call and ask for a Micro Sim, it should be free and they'll transfer your contacts in some stores there and then (vodafone).

I cut mine down but must have made a balls of it since it didn't lock in to the Moto G nor did the Moto G read it, the sim itself still works fine (cut down) in my Samsung Galaxy Y. Plan on getting a micro sim later today.

cant touchthis · 13-05-2014 03:15PM

I think...im on phone so not checking...the moto E loses the camera flash aswell for anyone thinking bout it.

Sheepy99 · 13-05-2014 06:31PM

Will it take a Lumia charger? The forums on the android website aren't any help

NATLOR · 13-05-2014 06:43PM

Sheepy99 wrote: »

Will it take a Lumia charger? The forums on the android website aren't any help

It does, have used one myself

Moto G 16GB Sim Free Smartphone - Black : £138.00 @Amazon

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