too bad, in that case your best chance is to wait till 2009 when they are supposedly coming to europe. You could also profit from the low pound and buy one in the UK (no customs), but I don't know if you can buy them without a contract in the UK?

I want to know that too. I hope they will become available without subscription in the Netherlands.

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nice to see this update and what are the special futures in this device.