Will Moto X Play and Style be on sale in Ireland?

Kobe

The news only mentioned they will be available across Europe, also wonder will they bring moto maker too. The phones look good but seems too big for some users.

heebusjeebus

I did see amazon being mentioned as a seller. If it's Amazon.co.uk we could be stung with the bad exchange rate but hopefully we can buy from Amazon france or one of those.

Fingers crossed as it looks like an amazing phone.

sentient_6

I had a hankering for the 2014 Moto X but got an oneplus instead, would seriously consider the Style though now looks class. Second hand market is soon to be flooded with oneplus ones though.

digitaldr

I have a oneplus one and am not really tempted by the oneplus 2. In fact I'm actually thinking that I won't bother upgrading for the time being but if I change my mind the Moto style would be my first choice. I had a Moto G as my first Android phone as I wanted something cheap to try out the OS (former iPhone user :eek:) and it was a great phone for the money. I seem to remember when the Moto X came out it wasn't available in the Ireland and the Motomaker site would only accept UK registered credit/debit cards

heebusjeebus

I'm the same, I've lost interest in the OP2 as there is not much difference between it and the OPO.
My thoughts now lie with the new Moto X and The Galaxy Note 5 Edge.

digitaldr

Going from near stock android to touchwizz would be painful and Galaxy note 5 edge would cost megabucks. Not convinced by the "edge" screens either too much distortion - I'd prefer normal narrower bezels.

heebusjeebus

digitaldr wrote: »

Going from near stock android to touchwizz would be painful and Galaxy note 5 edge would cost megabucks. Not convinced by the "edge" screens either too much distortion - I'd prefer normal narrower bezels.

Ya, touchwiz would be rough to deal with at the start but there are skinning options with the latest version of the S6 I believe which might make the change easier.

Kobe

It's a pity that Motorola decided to use IPS display for the new Moto Xs, but the design is still gorgeous in my opinion.

heebusjeebus

http://www.gsmarena.com/motorola_moto_x_style-7229.php

The water repellant nano coating is a nice feature too. Would love to see more phones with this.

digitaldr

Kobe wrote: »

It's a pity that Motorola decided to use IPS display for the new Moto Xs, but the design is still gorgeous in my opinion.

I'm actually pleased about this - never liked AMOLED. Unnatural over saturated colours and prone to ghosting especially with onscreen buttons my preferred option as capacitive ones are too awkward to reach and mean a bigger chin.

Harika

Was reading in an Austrian forum that they couldn't order from Motorola DE directly and use the maker, as they don't ship to packing stations, so I was wondering if the same situation would appear to Motorola UK and parcel motel.

Kobe

Harika wrote: »

Was reading in an Austrian forum that they couldn't order from Motorola DE directly and use the maker, as they don't ship to packing stations, so I was wondering if the same situation would appear to Motorola UK and parcel motel.

If I was able to customize Moto X and had them send to me here I would have bought last gen Moto X with leather back from Motorola UK, I think this year will be the same thing all over again. Hope they'll give us option to customize it via Amazon UK this time.

Kobe

Moto X Play seems like a dark horse for me, similar software experience, Full HD instead of QHD, way bigger battery and friendlier screen size, and most important, $100 dollar cheaper than the Moto X style/pure.

duridian

I suspect there is a better possibility of the Moto X Play becoming directly available here through the same channels (e.g. Argos) as the G and E, but the X Style will probably still need to be bought from overseas sources like Amazon UK, FR, DE, ES etc., or Orange.

duridian

Dunno how reliable this info is, but the closing line of this Irish Times article says the Moto X will go on sale in Ireland in September.

However it doesn't specify whether it is the Moto X Play or the Moto X Style or both. Hopefully both.

http://www.irishtimes.com/business/technology/motorola-looks-to-undercut-rivals-with-budget-handsets-1.2300982

vectra

Hope they go on sale here.
Bought a moto g2 a few months back and would upgrade to one of these.

dave13

Moto X Play priced at £265 and due end of August in UK
http://blog.clove.co.uk/2015/07/30/motorola-x-play-coming-25th-august-265/

marcbrophy

Holy crap!
£265 is now €374

http://www.xe.com/currencyconverter/convert/?Amount=265&From=GBP&To=EUR

vectra

marcbrophy wrote: »

Holy crap!
£265 is now €374

http://www.xe.com/currencyconverter/convert/?Amount=265&From=GBP&To=EUR

yeow, :eek:

marcbrophy

vectra wrote: »

yeow, :eek:

It's a rotten exchange rate at the moment!

StereoSound

I really want to get the moto x style... I'm really liking it. Hope there is a reasonable avenue to get this model without effing about the place.

duridian

Well I suppose the option of buying them from Eurozone e-tailers like Amazon France, Germany, Spain etc. will still be an option, as a way of avoiding the crazy Sterling exchange rate, if they don't become available directly to Ireland.

Really hope they do decide to sell the X here, as I'd expect it also brings the possibility of Moto Maker coming here a bit closer if they have the full range of phones is on sale here.

Harika

On the internet it states about 300 dollar, what would be around 300 Euros with different taxes. But only if amazon.de delivers, like the new kindle, 140 Euro from UK and 100 from Germany, just won't deliver here.

duridian

Harika wrote: »

On the internet it states about 300 dollar, what would be around 300 Euros with different taxes. But only if amazon.de delivers, like the new kindle, 140 Euro from UK and 100 from Germany, just won't deliver here.

I'd say that restriction only applies to Amazon's own hardware devices, because the German site says it won't deliver Fire TV or Fire Stick to Ireland either.
The European Amazon sites will definitely sell Motorola phones to and deliver them to customers in Ireland.

It's just a little over a month ago that I bought my Moto X 2014 from Amazon France. Also my previous phone, a first generation Moto X was purchased second hand from a fellow up the road a bit from me, but he had obtained it from Amazon Germany a few months earlier.

dave13

Available to customise and preorder on https://www.motorola.co.uk/motomaker?pid=FLEXR5&action=designNew to UK only.

Anyone have any experience with Moto maker and Parcel Motel previously?
Now works out at €395 for 16GB version

sentient_6

Have you looked at the terms of sale? Says no po boxes or mail forwarding, and a uk based credit card too. Ironic seeing as the company base is listed as Dublin. Looks like a no go to me based on that. Disappointing.

Berty

Tried Parcel motel twice using slightly different details for moto play from UK. Had to ring them and guy says its parcel motel and their terms say they won't deliver to it.

So twice I failed the purchase. I can buy it from Amazon but its stock white or black which I didn't want.

Suggestions otherwise how to get a designed one from UK Germany of France appreciated because they're the only ones you can buy from.

marcbrophy

It's a pity we can't get them customised.
On the moto maker site, the royal blue looks pretty sweet

I'm also not so sure I'm happy on the price, but it's a nice looking phone!

The_N4sir

Also available here from the German Motomaker. Not sure if restrictions apply like the UK.

Berty

The_N4sir wrote: »

Also available here from the German Motomaker. Not sure if restrictions apply like the UK.

Tried it the other day. They won't ship outside of Germany, same applies to France. Haven't tried mailboxde.com either but doubt they'll allow that to be delivered.

tok9

What's the main difference between the Style and Play?

I'll need to get a new phone within a month and so far I really like the look of Play and I'm living in the UK currently.

sentient_6

tok9 wrote: »

What's the main difference between the Style and Play?

I'll need to get a new phone within a month and so far I really like the look of Play and I'm living in the UK currently.

There's a world of information right at your finger tips, if only there where a way!

tok9

Super response.

You're right, asking about it on a thread about the 2 phones was silly of me.

heebusjeebus

I didnt realise it until I did the search myself but there are considerable differences between the two.
Not great from Motorola as it's just causing confusion:

http://www.phonearena.com/news/Moto-X-Style-vs-Moto-X-Play-vs-Moto-G-2015-specs-comparison_id72052

Biggest changes from what i can see:

Screen Size:
X Style: 5.7 inches (1440 x 2560)
X Play: 5.5 inches (1080 x 1920)

CPU:
X Style: Snap 808
X Play: Snap 615

RAM:
X Style: 3GB
X Play: 2GB

But then the X Play has a far larger battery

tok9

The battery is the main draw for me so I think I will go for the Play. I've been trying to buy one now and I keep getting error's when I put in my address so waiting to hear back from support now.

Also if anyone is in the UK or able to buy off the Uk site, here is a £10 code off - UKWELCOME10

tok9

Managed to get past that issue but now you can't seem to buy the phone anymore.

listermint

tok9 wrote: »

Managed to get past that issue but now you can't seem to buy the phone anymore.

they are sold out and your late to the party.

tok9

Ya that's extremely annoying. I was trying to buy it all morning and then when I was finally able to it's out of stock.

Hopefully it won't take too long to come back.

Berty

How are you planning on getting it from the UK/Germany.

I couldn't buy it through Parcel Motel and you cannot change shipping country.

tok9

I'm currently living in the UK but I'll be going travelling by the start of October.

So as long as I've a new phone before than that's fine. And one of the main things I want is a good battery which to the sounds of it, Play has.

0lddog

http://store.orange.com/eu/mobile-phones/sim-free-phones/motorola-moto-x-play-black-280772/ ?

listermint

0lddog wrote: »

http://store.orange.com/eu/mobile-phones/sim-free-phones/motorola-moto-x-play-black-280772/ ?

might be locked to orange

0lddog

listermint wrote: »

might be locked to orange

Might:rolleyes:...... but its not

( 'Orange store' is just another route to market for Expansys )

tok9

It's back up as available (delayed) on the motomaker site but again it doesn't let you checkout.

Berty

tok9 wrote: »

It's back up as available (delayed) on the motomaker site but again it doesn't let you checkout.

Spotted that, says it's a back order order but when you click submit it says "some items in your cart are no longer available" :rolleyes:

tok9

I was able to buy it there. Bought the 16GB model in Black with Royal Navy and a red accent.

Didn't see the point of getting the 32GB as I'll just get an external SD for the £40 it would have cost to store videos/pictures etc. 16GB is plenty for apps with me.

It's arriving on the 7th September so if anyone wants any info then, let me know.

Berty

Meh, ordered another one a second ago and put my Parcel Motel PM number is as the company name(optional) and used the old Postcode. We'll see. Took about 30 mins last time(s) to dump my order.

thomasj

Just seen a UK unboxing of the moto x play and one of the little things I like is that while the box doesn't come with a turbo charger (it is 15w quick charge compatible but has to bought separately) I like that the plug that comes with it has 2 USB sockets. So someone can charge 2 devices simutaniously. Nice little touch!

Trond

Am I right in saying in terms of the customisation side of things there wont be any options unless you are UK based?

I'm probably going to buy the Moto X Play but would love to get it white and blue. Its a shame if that's the case. Poor from Motorola really.....

Famoso

You can get it off contract on UK Amazon for roughly €377 with free shipping so there's no point buying it from Orange or Expansy. Pretty ridiculous situation here though, I thought it'd be much cheaper and will probably abandon my quest for the X Play and just get a 64GB OnePlus One for €300...

listermint

Famoso wrote: »

You can get it off contract on UK Amazon for roughly €377 with free shipping so there's no point buying it from Orange or Expansy. Pretty ridiculous situation here though, I thought it'd be much cheaper and will probably abandon my quest for the X Play and just get a 64GB OnePlus One for €300...

One Plus One or Moto x Play...

I have the One, but kind of want the play dont know why.


What would you do? advice appreciated.