08-11-2007, 00:40
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Re: iPhone UK Release info
It depends really, The problem is that the likes of Nokia target the European market and hence their phones are quite advanced and have 3G etc. Apple have obviously targeted the American market and in that sense they are behind and less attractive in Europe since no 3G in a £300 phone is quite a ****-take.
On the other hand they have also made quite a few leaps forward ahead of Nokia in terms of interface and use. The iPhone is very nice. If they just improved the connection and dropped the price they would have a excellent product. I hope they fix these before I am due for a upgrade on O2
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09-11-2007, 10:35
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Re: iPhone UK Release info
So anyone got one yet??
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09-11-2007, 13:36
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Re: iPhone UK Release info
Just been down to carphone whorehouse and the o2 shop. Both have copious amounts due in. The o2 shop is closing at 2pm and opening at 6.02pm whilst the carphone whorehouse is staying open al day and launching the phone at 6.00pm and staying open until 10pm (CPW also say they are getting 40-50 in).
So I've got the dosh, I'm in the area, I've cleared it with the other half what is there to stop me getting one :-)
I like the phone, I will get an ipod either way, I like the interface, I like the unlimited data and free wi-fi. I'm not fussed about the minutes as its more texts than I have now and don't go over them. I was also considering getting a usb dongle so My tariff was going to be £30 plus £10 a month anyway.
O the torment.
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09-11-2007, 13:42
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Re: iPhone UK Release info
Does anyone know if it works with a current 02 sim card?
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09-11-2007, 13:44
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Re: iPhone UK Release info
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Does anyone know if it works with a current 02 sim card?
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You get a new sim card in the iphone. You then have to plug your iphone into your computer and use itunes to sync it and migrate over your number.
Your old phone sim will not work.
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09-11-2007, 16:00
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Re: iPhone UK Release info
Only thing putting me off is the £269 price tag, 18 Month Contract, no 3G and also the fact that I'd be stuck on O2.
Other than that I really want one Might just get an iPod touch instead.
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09-11-2007, 16:50
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Re: iPhone UK Release info
£269 not putting me off, 18 month contract I'm 18 months into my current contract so thats no issue. 3g aint a bother as have the wi-fi and as for being stuck with o2 then I've been with then 6 years as it is.
Of course I might just get a Lg Viewty stick a big card in it and get a Jawbone headset. Or a Sony P1.
Off to the o2 shop in 10 mins to see :-)
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09-11-2007, 17:32
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Re: iPhone UK Release info
Let us know your thoughts Handyman.
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09-11-2007, 17:38
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Re: iPhone UK Release info
Well if I am being tied to an 18 month contract at £35 a month I don't think I should still have to pay £269 for the phone.
Give it a few months and it will probably drop.
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09-11-2007, 18:35
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Re: iPhone UK Release info
£689 and then any extra charges is a bit of con...
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09-11-2007, 18:37
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Re: iPhone UK Release info
I'll admit the iPhone is very overpriced. But the way people keep adding the cost of the contract onto the total price is dishonest imo. All phones cost more when you factor the contract price in.
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09-11-2007, 19:04
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Re: iPhone UK Release info
Excellent technology but wasted on a phone. Great if you like showing off etc though.
But it would take a lot for me to get one, and to be honest I don't think I'd consider it because it's a phone. I like to put something in my pocket and forget about it and not pay something so over priced that I'd be worrying about it all the time.
I did see a comical advert where it was the N95 vs the Iphone, and in the end they preferred their own oldie types because it's basically all you want is a phone and a much more simpler thing to use at the end of the day.
Imagine 2 weeks after paying out "Oh my God !! I've got a scratch on it".
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09-11-2007, 19:55
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Re: iPhone UK Release info
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Originally Posted by LSainsbury
£689 and then any extra charges is a bit of con...
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ok, this does not look as good, but i think kills the ipod feature wise!
Price: £485.86 sim free
http://www.portagadgets.com/uk/produ...roductid=25434
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Up to 5 megapixel (2592 x 1944 pixels) camera, Carl Zeiss optics, Tessar lens, MPEG-4 VGA video capture of up to 30 fps
- Direct connection to compatible TV via Nokia Video Connectivity Cable (CA-75U, included in box) or wireless LAN/UPnP
- Front camera, CIF (352 x 288) sensor
- Digital stereo microphone
- Nokia Lifeblog 2.0 support
- Video and still image editors
- Flash modes: on, off, automatic, red-eye reduction
- White balance: automatic, sunny, cloudy, incandescent, fluorescent
- Scene: automatic, night
- Auto focus
- Digital music player - supports MP3/AAC/AAC+/eAAC/eAAC+/WMA/M4A with playlists and equalizer
- Integrated hands-free speaker
- OMA DRM 2.0 & WMDRM support for music
- Stereo FM radio (87.5-108MHz /76-90MHz)*
- Integrated wireless LAN (802.11 b/g) and UPnP (Universal Plug and Play)
- Bluetooth wireless technology with A2DP (Bluetooth stereo audio)
- USB 2.0 via Micro USB interface and mass storage class support to support drag and drop functionality
- 3.5 mm stereo headphone plug (Nokia AV Connector) and TV out support (PAL/NTSC)
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yes its the new N95 i have been keeping an eye on the progress of nokia's phones, notorious for rushing phone releases then creating a follow up soon after
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09-11-2007, 20:00
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Re: iPhone UK Release info
I read that the plastic used in the iphone earbuds is toxic, there's a bit about it in the latest micro mart. Remember kids the earbuds are not sweets
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