Pre-order Touch Diamond 2, Touch Pro 2 in U.K.

By Phil Nickinson
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We try to remember our U.K. friends form time to time, and this is one of those times. Tracy & Matt have noticed that the HTC Touch Diamond 2 already is available for pre-order from British dealer Clove (opens in new tab) for 360 pounds, or about $500 U.S. That's without the British Value Added Tax, which increases the price to 414 pounds, or closer to $600.

That's all sans carrier contract and subsidy, which is the norm many places outside the United States. Clove notes that it expects to have the Touch Diamond 2 in stock in mid- to late-March. If you're tempted to import one of these guys, do note that it's lacking the U.S. 3G bands, as did the original Diamond when first released.

As for a U.S. release? We're sure willing to bet it's coming, just not when and to which carriers. Though if we could snag it unlocked for $500, that'd be nice, too.

Update: Tilt Mobility notes that the Touch Pro 2 also is up for pre-order. 450 British pounds ($639 U.S.) before the VAT, 517.50 pounds ($735 U.S.) after.

Phil Nickinson
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5 Comments
  • I want this phone on Sprint!!!!
  • I'll second that! I just switched from the Sprint Diamond to the Pro and I'm ecstatic - it would be incredibly awesome for Sprint to offer the Pro2! They need all the excitement they can get! Here's hoping!!!
  • For me, the purchase of the Diamond 2 will be huge! I will be moving from the Touch to the Diamond 2.
  • sorry if this is a stupid question but what do you mean by "do note that it's lacking the U.S. 3G bands, as did the original Diamond when first released"
  • The Diamond was first launched in Europe and Asia and didn't have the radio bands needed for a 3G signal in the United States. But that didn't stop people from importing it.