Posted by OluYom
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The 6680 is a Symbian series 60 phone, so in terms of features, it should be comparable to the P910i. BUT in terms of functionality/performance, I do not know. For one, the keypad of the 6680 will limit text input speeds, as against the P910i's touchscreen.
Posted by brix25
Purely as a basic PDA/phone combo nothing beats the P-series but some of us demand higher specs and thus 3G/EDGE is a deciding factor when thinking about the next phone. 3G might be available in Nigeria sooner than all you sceptics think. Have faith.
Posted by OluYom
@brix: No doubt. 3G is already available on a CDMA platform. But what are the charges? N75,000 to obtain the module and a N6,000 monthly subscription. Madness! Very, very few Nigerians can afford that.
Like I said, 3G is not economically viable in the country at the moment, and won't be for at least a few years.
What we really need now is something to deliver basic internet access to the mass market. 3G is not that medium.
Posted by brix25
Ok, maybe I'm a bit too optimistic about 3G technology...right now I'm using it to access this site. What I do know though is that the key to closing the digital divide in lies in wireless solutions. In five years time 3G should be cheaper.
Posted by OluYom
@brix: Exactly. 3G will be commercially viable in the next few years. Even at the moment, GPRS is still considered a luxury by many.
What is absurd to me is the attitude of operators like Mtel and MTN on whose networks neither CSD nor GPRS has been taken to significantly, and who suddenly want to setup expensive 3G networks!
I am sure they will set it up. But I can imagine that less than 2 percent of their subscribers will be able to afford the service.
Posted by ambyzown
Aya you have to understand this is a Nigerian thing, we always want to be associated with the most sophisticated. Whether or not such sophistication is practicable does not matter. Lets watch and see what mtel & mtn have up their sleeves. Thanks 4 the advice on the phones. You too Brix
Posted by egunjespoilagos
I just met AYA about 30 minutes ago and it was illuminating.
Some of you guys may know, I have been wondering about the compatibility of glodirect with my phone. Needless to say, glo customer care had sworn it was an impossibility, getting glodirect to work on my p910. The great AYA sorted it and much more in a very enjoyable meeting.
I am fully online, the only thing I can't do is send and receive faxes and that is cause the phone wasn't built for it.
Guys help me say thanks to our own guru.
Posted by OluYom
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If and when you have the time, you may want to take another trip to the GloWorld where you were told your P910i wouldnt work with their network.
Let's say its just to make a point and check out the looks on their faces when you tell them they lied like dogs
Maybe Mike Adenuga will give me a contract to train his guys
Posted by ambyzown
Aya don't just say "maybe" approach their H.R dept. This episode has exposed that they aren't as competent as they ought to be. Only God knows how many people they've turned away with the excuse that the P910i isn't a PDA.
Posted by gilasam
Another pal from Nigeria who want to shared the fun of techno & communicate other out there, . Hi to every body!.
Isah Haruna kaduna Nigeria
Posted by ambyzown
Welcome gilasam. Could you please rephrase, I have no idea of what you are trying to say.
Posted by OluYom
@gilasam: Welcome to Esato! About your request for js, are you talking about on your phone? If so, what phone do you use?
@amby: I beg, give me Mike or Paddy's number or email. Or anyone you know at Glo. I'll love to have my share of the GSM windfall.
Posted by ambyzown
Ha ha ha, Aya I'm a businessman. If I had access to Mr. Adenuga, rest assured I'll get the contract for myself and then sub-contract it to you;-)
Posted by OluYom
@amby:
Posted by seunosewa
No way am I going to allow that if you don't give me my own share of the cake!
How many years do you think this thread will last before someone finally decides to close it?
Posted by OluYom
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It will stay open as long as we keep posting. The UK and Indian guys are on Part 2 of their threads, and the Slovak thread is running over 50,000 threads.
The thing about regional threads is that members may discuss anything under the sun as pertaining to their countries. If we keep within the forum regulations, the thread stays open.
Posted by brix25
On the subject. What has happened to all the Nigerian posters?
Posted by OluYom
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I have a theory: the Nigerians posted here regularly while GloMobile offered FREE GPRS. If you noticed, things began to get quiet here around November/December last year. That was when the regular folks disappeared, coinciding with the end of the free GPRS browsing bonanza.
In my opinion, showing up here once or twice a week on the current GPRS tariffs is not too much. But Nigerians...
Posted by OluYom
Does anyone know at least one person who uses GPRS on the Mtel and Vmobile networks?
I haven't met or heard of one yet; but I sure would love to.
Posted by egunjespoilagos
I agree fewer people post here but I am not sure its because of the cost of GPRS rather, it may be that there is little by the way of content to stimulate debate. I could be wrong but I would suppose that most people checkin from pc's in cybercafes and offices.
So how do we stimulate debate?
I am fairly sure that glo is the only service that offers GPRS.
We may have more people posting when GPRS becomes available on other networks and people tryout the service.
I wouldn't be be suprised if lots of people check in but dont post here as there's little to talk about.
So chaps, controversial topics?
Posted by OluYom
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The evidence on ground as elaborated by me earlier suggests it is
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Many times, content is the product of having enough people show up
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My observation is that most people access Esato via WAP. To confirm, check the first 1,500 posts on this thread; most read "This message was posted from....", indicating WAP browsing.
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Both Mtel and Vmobile have GPRS, but no-one on their networks seem to use it. Could it be that most people who saw the potentials of GPRS already have a Glo line?
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That's a general Esato thing. Over 50,000 members, but probably less than 1,000 post regularly. I am sure that's the same scenario on most forums and threads.
and like I said, if we have a critical mass of regular posters, there will always be something intelligent to discuss.
Posted by ambyzown
Just so I don't get classified as a statistic of those who check-in without making any posts, here's my post.
Methinks most posters have found somewhere more interesting to spend their time.
Posted by OluYom
@amby: I doubt it. But you may be right.
Here's a brief list of the prolific posters in the days of free GPRS. This list contains those who made this thread tick. Let me know how many of them are posting elsewhere and where:
ihejirika
areafada
deeone
demmy
coolapostle
tilly
angelgirl
brym!
egunjespoilagos
Posted by brym!
Will somebody please get my name off that list? How will I post when there are no NiteShifters? When the 'critical mass' that held this forum together informed us he was taking a break what did he expect...we all went on break.
[ This Message was edited by: brym! on 2005-07-20 14:31 ]
Posted by OluYom
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Go find ihejirika. That niteshift thing was between you and him
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When the 'critical mass' that held this forum together informed us he was taking a break what did he expect...we all went on break |
By this I take it that you are refering to the fellow known as AYA
I have never been comfortable when things revolve around one person - and especially when that person is me.Does it mean that should I drop dead today (God forbid!), this thread would die? People should get involved in things because they see merit in it, and then keep it going even if no-one else cares.
BTW, my schedule is so loaded that I have had to shed more load, including my own enterprises. I had to remove Editor's Diary on GoSmartMobile, and even let others run DomainStandard et al, so I can attend to other important things.
I'm not complaining 'cos life is being good to me, but my being out of circulation ought not to reduce a vibrant thread like Proudly Nigeria to a graveyard :-
Well, at least someone has given us his reasons for being AWOL
Posted by brym!
@Somebody,
You became the "critical mass" because of your frequent posts(always online) and so you were able to engage any poster that dropped in. We need two or more of your type to sustain the forum, unfortunately no one comes close. Remember I went on break early in the year and my absence had no impact on the forum.
Who had more contact with other members on one 2 one basis? YOU
Who has physically met more members? YOU
I rest my suitcase( sorry my case).
By the way I miss Editor's diary and am working on two reviews for you; 6230i and 8800(my boss is a nokia freak).
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Always Exploring Possibilities
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Posted by OluYom
@brym!: Reading your last post helps remember how much I miss you old regulars
Expecting the reviews!
Posted by egunjespoilagos
ok guy, since we have all resolved to make this place a joint again, Does Obasanjo plan to succed himself and should he?
Or are we restricted to phone jist.
Oya, everybody come inside.
Posted by brym!
@egunje: I don't lose my sleep over OBJ and 2007. He left in '79 and I am very positive he will honourably leave in 2007. My concern is if his predecessor will continue with the reforms.
@AYA; I travelled to Asaba two weeks back and the gprs signal on my ppc was ON for most part of the journey...good coverage by glo.
[ This Message was edited by: brym! on 2005-07-21 13:56 ]
Posted by OluYom
OBJ is on his own jare. He'll leave come 2007, and for good, too
@brym: Glo is fast catching up with MTN in terms of coverage. However, the GPRS signal you saw on your phone most of the time may not necesarily be Glo's
Posted by Angelgirl
@Everyone; sorry guys for my abscence, been given more responsibilities (without pay) at work, so less free time to gist.
@AYA, If the GPRS signal is not Glo's then whose is it?
What do you guys think about MTN's free sms, and increased access days.
[ This Message was edited by: Angelgirl on 2005-07-22 09:53 ]
Posted by OluYom
@angel: MTN is testing GPRS; and both Vmobile and Mtel now have GPRS as well. Seeing a GPRS signal on your set (depending on the particular set) could mean anyone of the above.
Good one there
by MTN, these new validity periods. Good things do come from Nazareth!
Posted by ambyzown
Well done Aya, the regulars seem to be returning. Welcome back Brym, Angelgirl.
@Aya: I have a friend who requires internet access over GPRS on his notebook pc. The options are 1. Using the in-built modem on his SE S700i and a data cable 2. Using a cardphone like the nokia D211 or SW aircard750. What would you recommend and why? If it's up your alley, PM me with a quote.
Posted by Demmy
@AYA, i couldn't help laughing my head off when i saw my name on that list. I know too well that i've not ben living up to expectation on my part. @all, pls accept my apology 4 being absent 4 such a long time. all the posts are actaully true you know especially that bout "our most regular man - AYA"
Posted by OluYom
This is interesting. Did someone go call you guys or did you just show up by yourselves
? This feels like revival!!And don't forget to thank our South African friend brix25. A comment/question by him seemed to be the catalyst of this re-awakening.
Now, I dont want to hear anything more about someone being the most regular, or most anything. Let's each take this thread as our personal responsibility and see if it wont do so wel.
Posted by brym!
Angelgirl and demmy welcome back O! Who's next?
@AYA; I had my glo sim in my phone during my trip(by the way I just came back another trip to Asaba); so the gprs signal must be glo's na?
@Angelgirl; I can see promotion coming ur way; better catch it with an Amen.
Posted by OluYom
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Ordinarily, yes; so you may be right. But like I said it depends on the phone. From experience, their are some phones that reflect another network's signal in areas where their own network is weak or non-existent. So, where Glo GPRS did not exist, such phones may from time to time indicate GPRS presence - but its another network's.
Posted by mamba
Welcome 'yall, nice to see everyone back....
Brym, that phone (Nokia 8800) is too damn expensive 170k on wednesday guardian, what's so spectacular about the phone?
Guys, I need a Laptop with min spec 750mhz, 20gb, 128ram & I have only 50k abeg make una help me find am o!
Also, I need a Sonyericsson k750i too....
Posted by OluYom
@mamba: From what I read in the dailies, 50k will get you 400mhz, 4.3gb, 128mb RAM. Except you meet someone who wants to sell one desperately for money, you will be needing around 70k
Posted by brym!
@mamba; The 8800 has steel casing, scratch-proof screen, great display and most importantly nokia positioning[to deceive buyers that they belong to a different class...fashionable and loaded]. Believe me it is not worth the price tag; the proprietary software is just a little different from 6230i.
About the laptop... where you won get Pentium 3 laptop for 50k if not fairly used or factory refurbished market?:D
Posted by Angelgirl
@Brym, AAAAAAMEEEENNNN , promotion, i need it.
Posted by brym!
@AYA; who's this crocodyl guy creating new threads and making some dumb postings?
Posted by OluYom
@brym!: Beats me. I ran into the NAFDAC thread earlier today. He should simply have raised that issue here on this thread. I wonder how many Esatonians know or care what NAFDAC is
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You are welcome o jare!
So, what's this NAFDAC and salt issue all about? Give us a lowdown.
Posted by Demmy
@crocodyl, welcome on board I'm sure u'll feel very much at home here. so spill the beans 'bout the Nafdac stuff.
Posted by ambyzown
Hi all, good to see this thread bubbling again, the old regulars are regular again.
@Aya: you didn't respond to my request for info on GPRS adapter for notebooks.
Anyone with info I can use in this regard?
Posted by OluYom
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I did PM you.An Esato bug must have eaten it up. Here's my reply: GPRS adaptors are ahrd to come by. I recommend using the phone as a modem. That option works fine for myself and others. Check www.gosmartmobile.com for my phone number, so we can talk if you wish to pursue this further.
Posted by ambyzown
@Aya: I got the PM after my last post. I sent you an SMS. Will call you today on the landline so we can speak at length.
This crocrodyl guy has submerged again, he didn't respond to the NAFDAC issue.
Posted by Demmy
@all, please lets go on an esato search for crocodly, he might be lost in any of the threads!!!