just came across this from mobilecity

[nzrocketman]

New Zealand has pre orders for the ATIV S

Samsung ATIV S 16GB | MobiCity NZ

Sale Price: $889.00

however

32GB is still unreleased

Also the HTC and Nokia is still Unleased

 

[maj71303]

that is up there in price isn't it
:straight:

 

[independentvolume]

I think New Zealand is always high.

 

[nzrocketman]

that is up there in price isn't it
:straight:

Still around $300 cheaper than the Iphone 5. Most high end phones start at around $900-$1000.

Same site has the Iphone 5 (16gig) listed at Regular Price: $1,849.00
Sale Price: $1,459.00

 

[budney]

I am guessing that these prices are in NZD? If so that would equate to around $729 USD. Not bad for a unlocked/unbranded smartphone.

 

[12Danny123]

I think New Zealand is always high.

it is. we charge twice the amount of the normal price for broadband and and a Samsung galaxy S3 is $1000+ and a MS surface 32GB in NZ will very likely cost $900+

 

[12Danny123]

that is up there in price isn't it
:straight:

Oh definitely. it's pretty shocking

 

[Villain]

2 threads both to this site, both absolutely insane... tip: stop going to that horrid site.

 

[snowmutt]

Considering how limited the Focus S was in it's release, I am just glad to see Samsung releasing it's WP8 internationally. It is still an overall good sign, even if it is a little pricey.