14 DAY TRIAL // Amazing, simply amazing! We have no idea how many Ubuntu phone units were sold today, but after only three hours all available BQ Aquaris E4.5 Ubuntu Edition smartphones were sold out. Looks like the Ubuntu community in Europe is really strong, as they also had to face some server issues with BQ’s online store, which apparently was not prepared for a large crowd.
And now for the good news, another Ubuntu phone flash sale will be available later today starting 3PM CET (Central European Time), according to BQ’s Twitter and Google+ accounts, and no more server issues should occur during purchases.
“We have in fact sold-out of Ubuntu phones for today's flash sale. Due to high demand this morning, many of you faced server issues which we apologies for. As a result of the inconvenience and understandable frustration, we have decided to allocate an additional batch and hold another flash sale today at 3pm (CET.) ” said BQ on Google+.
The second Ubuntu phone flash sale is today from 3PM CET
If you managed to get an Ubuntu phone device today, do not hesitate to drop a line in the comments section below. Sad because you didn’t get an Ubuntu phone today? No worries, hopefully you will get one later today, just make sure that you stay on the BQ store website around 3PM CET.
As we’ve stated in our previous Ubuntu phone article for today, the device costs €169.90 ($192) and is available only on the European market for selected countries. BQ Aquaris E4.5 Ubuntu Edition boasts a Quad Core Cortex A7 processor running at 1.3 GHz, 1GB RAM, a gorgeous 4.5-inch screen with a qHD (960x540) resolution at 240 PPI, an 8MP rear camera, a 5MP front camera, and a 2150 mAh Li-ion battery.
We have decided to allocate an additional batch and hold another flash sale today at 3pm(CET)Thanks for your patience http://t.co/utPpKdNiVp
— BQ (@bqreaders) February 11, 2015