So, right or wrong, I've decided to switch to a Nokia N86. I am living in the USA at the moment but only for another four months or so.
The N86 is �300 at home and $520 here from Amazon. However, it is only $399.99 on Amazon if I get the US version as opposed to the international one (again, from amazon.com).
This sounds like a bargain but I am uncertain about two aspects of the phone. (I already know that there might be warranty issues if I have a problem with the phone when I return to the UK and I know I'll need a new charger).
1. The international version has 900/2100 3G frequency bands whilst the US version has 850/1900/2100 bands. So I think this means that the international version will work with 3G in Europe but not in the USA which uses 850 and 1900 for 3G (which I don't really care about) whilst the US version will work on 3G in Europe too (using the 2100 band).
Will not having access to the 900 3G band in Europe limit the 3G functionality of the US phone? Because for �240 including delivery, I would be tempted but not if I was going to lose out once I return home. My carrier is O2 and from what I can work out by reading on the web, they use the 2100 band and not the 900 one.
2. Presumably, a US version will have a US product code - which will presumably receive very little support in terms of firmware updates, as is often the case with Nokia in the USA. As the hardware is technically different, is it impossible to change the product code to facilitate this? (I know you're not supposed to do this but....)
Any help gratefully appreciated