? Global shortage of Pebble Blue S3's at release

[NZtechfreak]

Looking like there may be a worldwide shortage of the Pebble Blue handset at release, unknown yet whether priority markets like the UK will be affected... http://www.androidnz.net/2012/05/bre...axy-s-iii.html

[stonkr]

My Amazon orders page says

Dispatch Estimate Tuesday 29 May 2012

And with all the inaccurate rumours before the thing was even announced I'm just going to find some sand for my head and hope for the best.

If it's delayed, it's only an electronic gizmo, I'll probably survive.

[greenman]

Samsung using Apple sales techniques eh!! LOL

Wait a few weeks and there will be plenty.

[stonkr]

Amazon just sent me an email

Samsung has informed us that we will not be receiving stock of this item in time for the original release date of May 30, 2012. Samsung are unable to confirm when this stock will be available in the UK, however, we'll email you when we have further information.

So my order is delayed. I have no intent to camp outside a shop. I can wait. It'll give Chainfire time to get the root properly sorted.

My only concern is the selling price for my trusty SGS is reducing as time passes. Hey ho, never mind.

EDIT: Also, the Casemates aren't out yet...

[topgunner]

Pebble Blue is delayed for 2-3 Weeks

Following confirmation from Samsung (see their official Press Release below), Phones 4u will not be receiving stock within the timescale we were advised. Therefore, we regret to inform you that there is going to be a delay in receiving your Pebble Blue Samsung Galaxy S III.

We understand this is very frustrating, and really do value your custom, so we promise to:
1) Compensate you for the delay - we will give you one month's free line rental* (see Terms and Conditions below),
2) Keep you informed of the situation and notify you as soon as we have a firm delivery date confirmed by Samsung.

This is the official Samsung Press Release about why there is a delay in the UK with the Pebble Blue version:

"Samsung's GALAXY S III Pebble Blue version comes with a newly invented blue colour and special hyper-glaze material.

In order to meet the highest internal quality standards and to provide the best quality GALAXY S III to customers, a short supply of the Pebble Blue version is expected in some regions in the next 2-3 weeks.

Samsung is working hard to ensure that customers will get the Pebble Blue coloured devices as soon as possible."

[stonkr]

Instead of inventing the colour blue, why not use black.

How many times have we heard "Ooh, how I wish my phone were a new colour that hasn't been invented yet, instead of black"?

It's a daily occurrence on this thread alone.

[Doomed]

Instead of inventing the colour blue, why not use black.

How many times have we heard "Ooh, how I wish my phone were a new colour that hasn't been invented yet, instead of black"?

It's a daily occurrence on this thread alone.

I blame you If your face was yellow, they'd made the new colour smoking yellow

[stonkr]

I blame me as well. Amazon are sorry for the delay, although it's not down to them, it's down to the invention of colour, Amazon say...

Estimated arrival date: June 25 2012 - July 04 2012

[Tufftoad]

I just ordered my White SGS3 Whoop!!!

It's a 24mth contract, 1000 mins, 1gb data, unltd txts, Orange Wifi (free access to BT OZ) for £36. Not the best deal out there but for me it's £5 p/m less with twice as many calls and data.

I'm pretty much going to be glued to the window till I see the delivery man. Should be due tomorrow....sorry Stonkr.

[stonkr]

Ooh. Can I be excited with you! In a phone expectancy type of way...

Looking forward to your thoughts.