Posted by brym!
And if you think we are backwards in mobile data, read what this European thinks of mobility in the 'mighty' USA .
Excerpt...
"Mobile handsets aren’t fashionable in America. They are tools. They’re nothing better than a slightly enhanced walkie talkie (in fact, many of the handsets on sale actually are glorified walkie talkies). They’re stored on the hip in Wild West gunslinger holsters. They’re consulted only for the purposes of utility. They are simply a utility. The Brits, the Italians.. (list continues) have a relationship with their handsets. It’s through their handsets that they deliver, manage and live their lives. Take away the mobile phone from an American and he or she will be mildly inconvenienced. Do the same to a European (for example) and they will rip your fingers, arms, legs and eyelids off until you give it back."
Full article: www.smstextnews.com/2008/01/t[....]a_mobile_phone_in_america.html
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Posted by chuksy
On 2008-01-19 13:20:13, brym! wrote:
And if you think we are backwards in mobile data, read what this European thinks of mobility in the 'mighty' USA .
Excerpt...
"Mobile handsets aren’t fashionable in America. They are tools. They’re nothing better than a slightly enhanced walkie talkie (in fact, many of the handsets on sale actually are glorified walkie talkies). They’re stored on the hip in Wild West gunslinger holsters. They’re consulted only for the purposes of utility. They are simply a utility. The Brits, the Italians.. (list continues) have a relationship with their handsets. It’s through their handsets that they deliver, manage and live their lives. Take away the mobile phone from an American and he or she will be mildly inconvenienced. Do the same to a European (for example) and they will rip your fingers, arms, legs and eyelids off until you give it back."
Full article: http://www.smstextnews.com/20[....]a_mobile_phone_in_america.html
[ This Message was edited by: brym! on 2008-01-19 12:23 ]
You are right brym, the mobile industry here in Europe is far more advanced than it is in the US. Virtually everything revolves round the mobile phone - Banking,business,sports,shopping,tv,movies,music,dating, etc.
The US has a lot of catching to do.
Posted by coolapostle
PNF POLL: HOW WOULD YOU FEEL TO BE WITHOUT YOUR PHONE(S) FOR ONE YEAR?
Coola's response: No problemo except for the hitches that will occur as I plan for my wedding, (my fiancee will be upset.) The loss will not affect my life THAT much.
Posted by ambyzown
@Coola: that would be rather unthinkable for me, as I have built most of world around my phone.
Communication
Messaging
Day planning
Reminders
The list goes on.
I see the lack of free internet has taken its toll on the number of posts here. Sorry guys Celtel has wised up and sorted out its billing system. I'm back on full internet, but its no longer free.
Have a swell day all.
Posted by brym!
On 2008-01-21 11:50:48, ambyzown wrote:
... I'm back on full internet..
amby, on prepaid?
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Posted by OluYom
without my smartphone for a year? I'd have to change my lifestyle totally. Not impossible, but will certainly take some adjusting to.
Posted by ambyzown
On 2008-01-21 17:54:36, brym! wrote:
amby, on prepaid?
Yup, but I had inside help
Posted by easydee
hey people: what up? i never got around to even trying the celtel's free gprs. Up till this moment, i have not gotten any gprs signal on my celtel line, its like celtel's gprs is limited to some cities, when i was in kaduna, i did not get the signal and now that i am in awka still nothing. Anyway, got to go see y'all around
Posted by OluYom
@easydee: Yes; celtel gprs is limited to some cities, outside of which you are on your own.
Posted by pxthomas
On 2008-01-20 18:38:59, coolapostle wrote:
PNF POLL: HOW WOULD YOU FEEL TO BE WITHOUT YOUR PHONE(S) FOR ONE YEAR?
Posted by ambyzown
@Aya: I'm dying to hear what informed ur switch to sonyericsson's P990i and what ur impression is considering its price. What happened to ur e61i?
Posted by brym!
amby, how are you coping with the M600 keypad? I'm considering the P1 with similar keypad. The virtual keypad of the W950 is too small while the flushed keypad is very temperamental...it drives me crazy sometimes.
AYA, can I have a feel of your of P990? The Keypad maybe be better. I'll pick it from your wife in the morning and return it before 4pm same day?
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Posted by ambyzown
@Brym: If you remember, the keypad was the main grouse I had with the M600i initially, but after getting used to the handwriting recognition feature, I rarely use the virtual nor physical keypad
Posted by OluYom
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I sold my E61i way back in November when Reltel offered a Treo 700p for N20,000. It was a rare opportunity to own and use a Palm (I'm on the lookout for WM offer too).
While I had the 700p, I fell in love with touchscreen again. The combination with a QWERTY keyboard was heaven. Shortly thereafter, someone literally begged me to sell him the 700p, and I did.
The P990i is currently the most value for money device on the market. For N39,500, I got a brand new device with the last but one firmware, and it was very stable. Still, I updated the firmware to the latest. No shutdowns. Very stable.
In addition, the small keys are very usable, even with my huge thumbs.
I am quite satisfied that I spent my money well.
@brym!: Give me a call or send SMS if you are serious about having a feel. That may not be this week though. I paid Starcomms to renew my internet subscription last week Monday, but till today they have not. I understand there are subscribers who have been waiting for activation for over 30 days! Anyway, that means that for now, the P990 is my primary connected computing device.
I'm typing this on it.
Posted by abubakar
Please someone report to the Esato overseeers that someone has taken over AYA's profile and is now impersinating him!!!! How cn the real AYA talk abou the P990 like that? Nooo. This na fake AYA. Who has the number of NAFDAC?
Posted by brym!
@abu: Why NAFDAC? and not EFCC or ICPC or INTERPOL?
Posted by abubakar
NAFDAC cos this is a fake product! If it doesnt say AYA its not AYA! Im too lazy to go thru past posts to qoute anyone, but i do remember AYA being on the P990 hater squad. Anyhow, it goes to show that we are all not rigid in our phone convictions. Some of us make good decisions as they need to be made.
Changing topic, is anyone following the run-up to th US elections? I am and im really jazzed up with hopes forObama. Not cos he's black, but cos he is antiestablishment.
Posted by OluYom
I hacked AYA's profile and find joy in destroying his hard-earned reputation. Isn't it just great?
NAFDAC? Do they have any computer geeks who can deal with online identity theft? I doubt that even EFCC has. Sorry, but I'm getting away with this
Posted by coolapostle
Got this in my mail. I am pissed!
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UBA TRANSACTION NOTIFICATION SERVICES
This is to inform you that a transaction has occured on your account with UBA with details below :
Transaction Type : DEBIT
Transaction Amount : 100.00
Currency : NGN
Account Number : 0268052007xxxx
Transaction Narration : ATM MONTHLY MAINTANACE FEES/'S
Date / Time : 29-Jan-2008 17:53:44
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Haba? I rarely use the ATM card... and it got fried in the fire incident in December. This is pure 419. Is this the normal practice?
Posted by Angelgirl
HI all,
@AYA, Do you have any direct dealing with Computer Warehouse Group or know anything about them? If Yes, How big are they apart from what their website displays?
The question also goes to anyone who has any info.
@Cool, Do you know how much xtra am being charged for getting at least a N100 worth of MTN recharge card from my UBA ATM Card?
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Posted by coolapostle
On 2008-01-28 16:31:00, abubakar wrote:
Please someone report to the Esato overseeers that someone has taken over AYA's profile and is now impersinating him!!!! How cn the real AYA talk abou the P990 like that? Nooo. This na fake AYA.
@Abu Ha-ha-ha U sef. AYA is a smart business man anyday. He got me thinking about the Reltel Treo offer.
Posted by pxthomas
Microsoft set to buy Yahoo. Deal reported to be worth over 44 billion dollars
Posted by OluYom
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PS: Angel, my eyes must have played tricks on me! I thought I read Carphone Warehouse; but turns out its Computer Warehouse Group.
No personal dealings with them, butthey are about the largest distributor and retailer of PC products and services in Nigeria. They also have operations in other West African countries. If you are looking for big,they are big.
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Yomi Says: The personal blog of a non-conformist pastor, entrepreneur & mobility geek
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Posted by abubakar
@coola: That is the reason i have been skeptic about collecting the atm cards for all my accounts. I've only collected one and i've never used it. These banks always have thier hidden charges.
@aya: now u are among the the P990 clan, post up any good apps u are using. how long did ur update take.
@all: my poor T630 has finished its last leg and is on its way to the phone shop in the sky. im thinking of getting W850i but im still open to suggestions. i normally would have saidf SE phones only but due to AYA'S P990 purchase i have to show some similar flexibility!
Posted by OluYom
To:
1. Download the SE Update Software to laptop
2. Install the SE Update on my laptop
3. Download the firmware update
4. Install the firmware update on the P990
...all took 2 hours on a Starcomms EVDO connection.
Freeware on my P990:
- GDesk (standby customisation)
- Jzip (zip and unzip files)
- BibleReaderUIQ3
- CellityFreeSMS
- Opera Mini 3
- Opera Mini 4
- Swiss Manager (RAM and file management)
- Agile Messenger
- Stris 2 and a few other games
Posted by abubakar
@AYA: Lucky u! My problem is on getting the firmware. I've been online for over two hours just to get it but always get messed up around 50% - 80%. Need to get a faster connection. My mistake was not to get it while i was in abuja. Could have taken advantage of the evdo there.
Still waiting for some advice on my phone selection.
Posted by brix25
I take it you guys have recovered from last night disappointment?
Posted by brym!
On 2008-02-04 15:35:00, brix25 wrote:
I take it you guys have recovered from last night disappointment?
Brix, which dissapointment? The defeat was imminent...good riddance to bad thing. Berti should go...he has nothing to offer us, nothing!
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Posted by OluYom
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What's your budget and what features are you on the lookout for?
Posted by brix25
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In SA we're so used to the dismal performances by our football teams that no-one even contemplated suicide when we were knocked out. It was almost an act of mercy to spare us a heavy pounding which we had avoided in our three games.
Posted by ambyzown
On 2008-02-03 18:30:42, abubakar wrote:
@AYA: Lucky u! My problem is on getting the firmware. I've been online for over two hours just to get it but always get messed up around 50% - 80%. Need to get a faster connection. My mistake was not to get it while i was in abuja. Could have taken advantage of the evdo there.
Still waiting for some advice on my phone selection.
I already have the update service software on my computer, and so it took me about 50mins to update my M600i
I take it your budget is within the 30-35k range seeing that you are already considering the w850i. Other phones in this price range would be Nokia 6300, E65, SE w950i (4Gig memory, no camera) K800i.
So go online and compare these phones to determine which suits your need best.
Posted by coolapostle
24 days to my wedding! I am all ears for any advice of the if-I-had-another-chance-I would-do-so-and-so kind from you married PNF-ers.
Posted by pxthomas
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Posted by abubakar
@coola: my only 2 pieces of advice i have is:
1- remember that u are planning for married life, not the wedding. dont break the bank to make everyone else happy then be miserable after everyone has gone home.
2- the typical advice everyone i know gives at a wedding, one word. PATIENCE!!!
@AMBY & AYA: as my P990 is still in excellent condition i dont need a "big" phone like W950 (haba amby, its going for 60k+!!!) i have gone online to check phones out but not all models out there are available here, and its good to hear about the phones from actual users. for now a phone that has a good enough memory for either snapping or music (2gig should do the trick). the phone should be small so i can lug it around with my other phones. 3G would be a good extra, especially if we have a situation of two service providers offering awoof services simultaneously!! (,yeah, yeah.... i know im dreaming but it can happen! think of of it..... MTN and celtel giving free 3.5 g services for 3months straight while they are getting thier act together. imsure the post here would quadruple instantly. )
Posted by pxthomas
On 2008-02-04 17:13:28, brym! wrote:
On 2008-02-04 15:35:00, brix25 wrote:
I take it you guys have recovered from last night disappointment?
Brix, which dissapointment? The defeat was imminent...good riddance to bad thing. Berti should go...he has nothing to offer us, nothing!
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Posted by brym!
@pxt: NFA will always get their share of the blame. Berti played more friendly matches than any other Nigerian coach, in the process he tested a wide range of players but selected a bunch of uninspired players. The man committed great tactical errors in all our matches ... the guy's expired!!!
@Abu: The W950 sells for less than N28K.
Posted by abubakar
@brym: Are you sure u are not confusing the prices of the W950 and the W850? Abi is it a "Made in China" phone?
Pls let me know where I can get the W950 at that price ASAP. My sister wants one and that price would surely get her to dish out the cash. I think I might have mixed up the prices of the W960 and the W950. But if there is such a difference in price the W950 is worth it.
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Posted by brym!
@Abu: I've been using the W950 for 5 months now and I bought it for N33.5k. It was selling for around N28k before Xmas. It is scarce these days (since the new year) and the price has gone up. I'll call tomorrow to know the current position of things. I am dreaming P1 these days, so I am open to good price offers for my W950.
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Posted by chuksy
Our fellow countrymen will not stop embarrassing those of us who want to live decent and honest lives.They've done it again
Look at what a member here posted about someone,obviously from naija who tried to play a fast one....God help us.
http://www.esato.com/board/viewtopic.php?topic=164413
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Posted by brym!
@chuksy; I felt bad reading that. Bad that my cherished Naija is being rubbished again because of these scammers. I wish there's a way to link the EFCC to set that chap up and arrest him. I guess this must be the same chap that advertised some cheap phones in AYA's site more than a year ago and gave a fake a Ikeja address.
[ This Message was edited by: brym! on 2008-02-10 21:07 ]
Posted by chuksy
Its a disgrace.......sometimes one feels embarrassed to tell others ur nationality.
You need to see what some of us here face when we tell others we are from naija...people look @ u with suspicion,all bcos of these no gooders out there,who want to reap where they did no sow.
Its a big shame
Posted by pxthomas
Sony Ericsson introduces the X1 XPERIA running Windows Mobile, the G-series. G700 and G900 and C702 and C902 Cyber-shot phones
Posted by brym!
We'll be seeing more releases this week as Mobile World Congress 2008 opens:
Nokia also released the N96 and 3 other phones...
www.gsmarena.com/nokia_in_bar[....]n96_leads_the_lot-news-433.php
SE X1 release link:
www.gsmarena.com/sony_ericsson_xperia_x1_and_more-news-432.php
Posted by OluYom
Posted by OluYom
This new romance of SE with Windows Mobile... I am waiting to see how it plays out. But the X1 does seem like a device I would love to carry around. Oh, minus the sliding keyboard. I'm wary of moving parts (hinges, swivels, sliders, etc) on smartphones, because I use my devices extensively.
Posted by ambyzown
Whats EFCC's email address? I'd like that sucker nabbed.
The
X1 looks kinda cool. Abi?
@Abu: W960i is not available yet in Naija, and when it does appear on the market, it will sell for more than 70k W850i is even more expensive than W950i its a bargain purchase if you can find one.
Posted by brym!
On 2008-02-11 21:07:00, AYA wrote:
... I'm wary of moving parts (hinges, swivels, sliders, etc) on smartphones, because I use my devices extensively.
Be rest assured; if HTC contributed to the hardware design then it is solid.
Posted by coolapostle
On 2008-02-10 22:06:01, brym! wrote:
I wish there's a way to link the EFCC to set that chap up and arrest him.
How about checking out the EFCC website? I also noticed that he later inardvetently gave out his address. I think they can nail him.
But, boy! I had a really good laugh reading the posts. Even later in bed, I couldn't help laughing when I remembered the case. Meanwhile, I don't feel ashamed about being a Nigerian. We WILL have the highest number of saints and crooks in heaven and in hell!
Posted by abubakar
@amby: are u sure it isnt available? Have some guys in lag claiming they have one for 66k. Was planning to get a colleague to check it out for me. Anyhow if the iphone could get here so quick and get unlocked in record time, any sim free phone should be available.
These i-cell guys i keep seeing in the paper that are supposedly SE's official distributor in naija, does anyone know where thier shop is in lag? Thier address in abuja (in Ceddi plaza) was still uninhabited when i checked last. Has anyone gone to any of thier shops?
Posted by pxthomas
What's is the current price of SE P1i. A guy brought his to me to pimp last weekend. I really like the result i got. Gdesk is cool. Aqua calendar came out nice. The only drawback is the keypad