How far would you go to buy a Samsung Galaxy S3? Would you go to Dubai to buy a Samsung Galaxy S3? Hop on a plane to the sunny UAE and you could bag the year's hottest phone a full week early.
It seems Samsung's hot new quad-core Android behemoth, successor to the Galaxy S2, has hit shops in the rarefied environs of scorching Dubai in the United Arab Emirates, seven days ahead of next week's European release.
The white version of the S3 appears to be on sale early, with the Verge showing off photos of the phone emerging from its box into the hands of a happy customer.
That could be galling news for the many phone fans who have already pre-ordered their S3. The phone will land in shops and doormats on 30 May -- one week today -- unless ordered in advance from the Samsung shop in London, which will be handing out pre-ordered S3 phones at 6pm on Tuesday. Selected retailers will also hand you your pre-ordered S3 an hour later.
Or you could fly out to the Middle East. Pack shorts.
If you have friends or family in Dubai, give them a gentle nudge towards their nearest Carphone Caravan or Phones4UAE -- we imagine there's a few dirham to be made on the first S3 to hit eBay.
If you haven't got your order in yet and want to secure the best package for your money, let us help with our regularly updated Samsung Galaxy S3 price comparison guide.
Not only will it steer you towards the very best S3 deals from all the networks, you might be surprised to discover that buying the phone outright could be a better deal. And while you're here, you might as well hit play on the video below to see what all the fuss is about:
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ItsAllGood 23 May, 2012 12:32
"How far would you go to get your hands on the year's hottest gadget?"
- Two blocks to the AT&T store near my house.
anonymous 23 May, 2012 12:37
O M G
A FULL WEEK EARLY!!
I COULD HAVE 7 DAYS OF GLOBAL DOMINANCE! SEVEN DAYS!!!11
SEVEN DAYS WITH MY SAMSUNG GALAXY S3 BEFORE EVERYONE ELSE. MY LIFE WOULD BE COMPLETE. I NO LONGER NEED TO LIVE AFTER THAT WEEK, IT'S THAT IMPORTANT!
Or maybe I will wait a month and watch the tariffs drop, as newer phones are released...
anonymous 23 May, 2012 19:46
It's not only a week early, it's also cheaper. It is apparently cheaper at 2500 AED, which is about £433. Tax free economy argh!
anonymous 23 May, 2012 20:31
"Phones4UAE". Hee,hee
Nice one Rich ;)
A Non Mouse
anonymous 24 May, 2012 09:33
oh that's really nice and good Samsung Galaxy S III oh that's great SgsIII come in dubai ummmha
anonymous 24 May, 2012 11:12
Why are you telling ppl to wear shorts in Dubai? Do u want them to get arrested? u idiot!
anonymous 24 May, 2012 11:25
Just had a text from Carphone warehouse to say i can pick my S3 on the 29th...... So happy....
anonymous 24 May, 2012 14:34
LOL @anonymous You ignorant fool. Dubai is probably one of the most well developed and free cities in the world. I live there and I've seen tons of girls walking around in booty shorts, bikinis at the beach, and mini skirts. Please don't be ignorant it's not cool. The best part about this is my S3 is arriving tomorrow and you gotta wait haha.
Noemi Isabel 24 May, 2012 22:57
I would like to have mine before i go to a Conference on June 14th...sera posible?!...yes?!
anonymous 27 May, 2012 18:18
Gah people who are all like "You guys are so foolish! Wait a couple of months until the competition rises and the price drops!" really don't understand our concept. We want the most powerful phone for the moment. I would find it useless to buy a Galaxy S III when there is another, oh I don't know, Octa-core phone around. It's NOT impatience. It's greed :).