Where to buy a 5600?

[gai-jin]

I'm looking for a 5600, trying to find the best way to get it now.

I've waited for cingular to release it, and still hearing 'soon' on it, but am getting tired of waiting.

If I wanted one right now, where's the best place to buy one? Ebay?

I've also considered the imate sp3i, but that's quite a price difference. Anyone know of a place that has it cheaper than $459 at expansys?

Suggestions would be appreciated.

Gai-jin

[Mike Temporale]

What's wrong with Amazon?? You can get the 5600 from them (link on the home page). :)

[gai-jin]

Amazon's no service price is $349... ebay seems to be running $200-250. Since I'm going to use it on cingular, I'd prefer not to sign up for ATT service just to get this phone.

[Mike Temporale]

Fair enough,

Do keep in mind, that you might have to pay for unlocking, and only purchase the phone from someone with good feedback.

[gai-jin]

That's one thing that makes the sp3i from expansys seem appealing... It wouldn't be locked.

[gai-jin]

Plus according to the address on expansys' web site, they are not too far from here... if they offer local pickup, that'd be another plus.

[Mike Temporale]

That will cost you more than the $350 from Amazon. Last time I checked it was $450+

[gai-jin]

Yes, but the $350+S&H+Unlocking from amazon vs the $459, already unlocked, isn't as big of a difference... and if it is available for local pickup, that gets it now and w/o s&h costs.

Just a thought. I'd rather not spend that much, but am looking for options.

Also, my understanding is that the sp3i is a bit smaller and a different control method than the audiovox, yes?