Posted by GUCCI.011
JC
Thats true! Lol! Anyway i'd take W960 over i-Phone any day.
Kyle
You will be able to debrand your N81 but from what ive seen it looks like a scary proccess
Posted by Rhino8
Okay, so over the weekend i went ahead and installed the new opera mini 4.1 beta ion my nokia 9500, and i wasn't yet disappointed. its speed ain't bad and it did everything i wanted it to do
Posted by amawanqa
P1i pic:
Another beach pic by Southend-On-Sea. Surf's not quite up, LOL:
Posted by amawanqa
Wow, the new 5mp LG KF750 (announced today) looks keeeeewwwll:
I see that the SAMD is now back up to 6th on the esato Top 20:
http://www.esato.com/board/stats.php
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[ This Message was edited by: amawanqa on 2008-04-07 14:10 ]
Posted by gola
LG is on fire!
@GUCCI
yeah,mtn is definitely the future.i'm done with branded phones...
Posted by Kryptik
This may be slightly off-topic, but hopefully some of you will act upon this... an online petition has been started, in an attempt to get the Olympic We-Think-We're-Gods Steering Committee to allow Oscar Pistorius to compete against able-bodied athletes. Please take a moment to sign the petition, if you think he's worthy of the proposed inclusion. The petition can be found at www.petitiononline.com/cgi-bin/petition_html.cgi?kl34po5
Posted by Falcon786
Gola go to se vodaworld they have a p1 you can try out there...had a play with it last week when i took my e65 and threw it in nokia's face because the dam cover was peeling lol got me a new one now ...my brother is going to china this week and i'm thinking of telling him to get me one of those dual sim phones...should be better to use as second phone than my 3310 right?anyone know any model number for a decent one??
Posted by Siosal
They also have a p1 and a k850 available to play around with at the one vodashop in clearwater. That said they are both unbranded.
Posted by HOBBS
55 days till upgrade.
WOoooooooooooooooooooooooohooooooooooooooooooooooooo!!!!!!
Nokia E61i it is.
Wooooooooooooooooooooooooohooooooooooooooooooooooooo!!!!!!!
Downgrade,but so what.
I love it.
Wooooooooooooooooooooooooohooooooooooooooooooooooooo!!!!!!!
Posted by amawanqa
@ Hobbster:
My well-developed sense of intuition tells me that you're particularly excited about receiving your Dark Side device, yes? LOL.
Posted by brix25
I need an el cheapo laptop any idea on what I can get for about $400 to $500?
@HOBBS: Ah man, so you're not staying with
?
Posted by HOBBS
Brix-Two laptops.Cheapest I can see from Computer Mania is a....
HP G7030EI for R5499.00 and a
Toshiba Satellite L40-139 also for R5499.00
Will look for more specials
Leaving SE.Nah.Just going to carry double guns like 'Billy the kid.'
Nokia E61i will become my main unit and P990i my back-up gun for things like the camera which is slightly better than the E61i and the Music player.
Posted by gola
the cellphone store at my uni finally has the w960i in stock for R5000
@Falcon
yeah,when ever i can.i saw the k850i...
Posted by brix25
@HOBBS: You'll have two massive bulges in your pockets.
Posted by Rhino8
On 2008-04-09 20:20:04, gola wrote:
the cellphone store at my uni finally has the w960i in stock for R5000
@Falcon
yeah,when ever i can.i saw the k850i...
Thats a bargain, i see in the newest vodacom leaflet they sell for R8139... I was fortunate enough to play with one last night though, the Mrs. got one for the night from her sony rep
Posted by Siosal
I was going to get a k850 this weekend but then was informed it is a R999 pay in on a business contract! What the hell man!
It's a nice phone and all but damn.
The N82 is a R1800 pay in as is the P1i.
What the hell happened???
Posted by kyle_274
dnt tell me voda's prices hve gotten worse:-( they were already bad. and only 7 more days till i upgrade
Posted by GUCCI.011
Hobbs
Nice one! Must say E61i is quite attractive, my uncle got one and it looks SOO much better than my dad's E61.
Gola
Thats good bro, are you going to get it there?
Rhyno
R8139!!? For a W960? Thats ridiculous, i mean it's a great phone but for that much you could get a N82, HTC TyTN-II, or even a N95-1.
Siosal
Man drop that K850, ive heard nothing but problems about that phone.
Kyle
Shame bro, just hope Voda can give you a great deal on the N81 or otherwise i guess go for a W910.
@ All
ONE MORE EXAM AND THEN IM ON HOLIDAY FOR A MONTH! WOOOOHOOOO!!
Posted by HOBBS
@ GUCCI - A month
Lucky you bro.
Hope your exams went well and you achieved straight A's across the board like a 'good Gucci boi'. (halo floating above his head)
Some of Vodacoms package prices are insane I will agree.
But I suppose these phones are becoming like little mini computers so...yeah.
And isnt there those taxes that have to be paid to bring these phones into the country.
They always mention that in the Vodacom magazine.
That they would love to cut the prices of phones but cant because of those hefty taxes.
Posted by amawanqa
On 2008-04-10 13:49:11, HOBBS wrote:
And isnt there those taxes that have to be paid to bring these phones into the country.
They always mention that in the Vodacom magazine.
That they would love to cut the prices of phones but cant because of those hefty taxes.
So how transparent are they as regards how much they pay in taxes, i.e. %-wise?
I certainly don't pretend to know, but it's an ideal platform to blame others (i.e. government) for handset prices then.
Is MTN handset prices on par with Vodacom then? Hasn't Vodacom got more financial clout to allow a greater bulk of handsets to be bought and thus hopefully cheaper (simple business ethics here) or subsidised, particularly with the relationship they have with Vodafone for all the (again subsidised) Voda branded handsets?
Surely these factors would contribute to them being cheaper than MTN by some margin, or what am I missing?
Yeah, taxes. Of course there are. Import taxes are paid here too like elsewhere, albeit with fluctuations in % rates from one country to the next.
So basically they're admitting that SA (high-end and mid-end) cellphone consumers are being shafted with handset prices (particularly high end phones), it's just a case as to how much they portion the blame on each other:
government, the network/s themselves or (more than likely) both?
Sorry, I'm just a sceptical Wanqa (sitting in his ivory tower) when companies like Vodacom put sole blame on handset prices at government's door.
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[ This Message was edited by: amawanqa on 2008-04-10 14:37 ]
Posted by amawanqa
Another thought (I'm on a role here, LOL):
Cheap,low-spec handsets by Nokia, Motorola etc are very close or the same as UK prices. I often go onto the Vodacom site's 'specials' link to check.
So then is there a scale as to how much tax is paid for specific handsets, does that % of tax fluctuate by depending on the market value of a handset; i.e. is there a tax price bracket scale with thresholds?
I ask this because if there is tax to be paid on something like a Nokia 1100, is it the SAME PERCENTAGE of tax put on other higher handsets like a N95, i.e. a flat rate on all handsets?
If it's a flat rate, then that surely throws some of the argument out the water, as then why is there still such a HUGE discrepancy in price between the cheapies (which are obviously bought in far greater bulk for the SA market) and higher spec handsets compared to many places abroad? Of course the factor I just mentioned in brackets plays a major part in the price, but the prices for higher spec handsets still seems totally disproportionate to me.
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[ This Message was edited by: amawanqa on 2008-04-10 15:05 ]
Posted by amawanqa
@ Gucci:
Good luck with the final exam, boet. Nearly there, then (cue Braveheart)FRREEEEDOM! LOL.
Posted by Rhino8
On 2008-04-10 13:27:44, GUCCI.011 wrote:
Kyle
Shame bro, just hope Voda can give you a great deal on the N81 or otherwise i guess go for a W910.
@ All
ONE MORE EXAM AND THEN IM ON HOLIDAY FOR A MONTH! WOOOOHOOOO!!
The Mrs is getting a w910i next month as an upgrade, pay in on weekender is R1099, and R200 on topup315
Posted by kyle_274
On 2008-04-10 15:58:52, Rhino8 wrote:
On 2008-04-10 13:27:44, GUCCI.011 wrote:
Kyle
Shame bro, just hope Voda can give you a great deal on the N81 or otherwise i guess go for a W910.
@ All
ONE MORE EXAM AND THEN IM ON HOLIDAY FOR A MONTH! WOOOOHOOOO!!
The Mrs is getting a w910i next month as an upgrade, pay in on weekender is R1099, and R200 on topup315
what? how can the w910 cost more than the n81? on my bros contract (topup 315) the n81 was free. that aint right
Posted by HOBBS
Ja Wangs.
I just dont know the answers but as long as us suckers buy into this whole thing,nothing I suppose is going to shift.
All I know is Im unfortunitely one of the suckers that I mentioned above.
Cant stop myself from indulging in been ripped off left,right and center.
You and Brix are a sensible folk.
You sit back and wait for things to normalise and then purchase.
Me and Gucci are the impulsive kind.
We swallow.lol
R8600 for a W960?
Did I hear you guys right?
Where is all this going?
When is this cellphone fetish going to end for us?
What has the world become?
We cellphone pundits are all brainwashed.
Just recently I switched my phone off for two days straight as an experiment and it was a really strange feeling.
Not having that invasion from 'out there.'
Absolutely loved it but realised it would be a really difficult thing to just discard.
Wangs,I think if we had to get into the crux of the matter we would realise that in the bigger scheme of things we are wasting precious time.
Hey we only live once.
This virtual world is starting to drive me insane.
I want to go back to basics.
Ground myself and remember the really simple things in life that are free and real,natural and authentic.
Now you've got me started Wangs.
I would hate to add up how much all the phones I've had,airtime Ive spent,contracts Ive paid off ect ect come up to.
It would give me a coronary.
We should become cellphone manufacturers terrorists and put a global end to these giants who make our world so small.Down Nokia to begin the trend.
I wish I was born in the 60's.
Long term.
All the invisible shite flying around that we cant see.
What is it doing to us human beings?
We are going to evolve and mutate into cyborgs.
Think Im going to save up and go to a retreat in India,shave my head and become a Buddhist monk.
OMG
My Ass Speaks
lol
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Posted by amawanqa
LMAO @ Guru Hobb-Symbian Device Llama.
Yeah, we've all had our various moments of impulsiveness; I've done that with loads of bike stuff etc in years gone by for example, boet.
Methinks that thing called age has really slowed down my once-impulsive side... but just you watch it manifest like a raging bull if I ever win the Lotto, LOL.
Just been watching the cricket between the Windies and Sli Wanka. Eish, some lady photographer's just been hit on the head by a Dwayne Bravo six. She's fortunately OK, just all bandaged up and she's carrying on snapping away.
Posted by gola
GUCCI, yeah, but with mtn when i get home though...offtopic, have you heard lupe fiasco's new album, 'cool' ? -kila man
Posted by amawanqa
Nokia 'Tube' live pics etc confirm it exists... and may just have the credentials to keep me dabbling in The Dark Side in Q1 of 2009...:
http://www.gsmarena.com/its_hot_its_nokia_tube_live-news-478.php
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Posted by Siosal
Anything that can be upgraded to right now on vodacom on my contract (for free) is pretty much the equivalent of my current phone (maybe a bit better but nothing spectacular, nor worthwhile).
I'm so disappointed.
Posted by HOBBS
Shame Siosal.Make a plan bru.Sell stuff.lol We are animals.
Posted by HOBBS
Phones in the 'Making The Waves' section of the Vodaworld magazine.
Samsung i780 HSDPA
Motorola RAZR2 V9 HSDPA
HTC TOUCH Dual HSDPA
LG KS20 HSDPA
Nokia N82 HSDPA
Samsung F700V HSDPA
Sony Ericsson W960i
Whats missing?
Yes,you guessed right.
The HSDPA that doesnt come after the Sony Ericsson W960i.
Posted by GUCCI.011
Thanx guys, now the well deserved rest begins. . . .
@ Hobbs
LOL! So true! Its only going to get worse when i get my first job!
@ Wanqa
both you and Hobbs got me in stitches there lol! Realy is crazy how much we get ripped off, and then a year later that very product is worth around half the price. . . .hmmm. . . .the things we do just to get newer and better technology that will be outdated in a few months.
@ Gola
Im still loving the Superstar track ill try get hold of the album soon though, ay Lupe is dope, im still pumping Kick Push from Food&Liquor album.
Posted by Kryptik
Freaking hell, why is it that when there's load-shedding and the traffic lights are out of commission, there are ALWAYS a few inconsiderate assholes who MUST travel at the speed of light? An oldish Merc nearly managed to convert my Etude into Ude earlier this evening. Maybe i ought to give Kitt a call... sort those bastards out once and for all
Posted by HOBBS
KRYPTIK
YOU SOUND LIKE A 'CRASH MAGNET.'
Posted by HOBBS
HOPE YOU GUYS HAVE A FANTASTIC WEEKEND
BE GOOD ALL.
Posted by HOBBS
@WANGS AND RHINO
CANT SEEM TO FIX THAT SMOKE ABSTRACT THEME.CANT SEEM TO SEE WHERE THE PROBLEM IS IN THEMES CREATOR.
HERE ARE TWO NICE NEW BLACK THEMES THAT CAN BE FOUND AT www.ZEDGE.COM
BLACK LAMOUR P1I,FOUND IN ABSTRACT,AND
TECHNO P1I,FOUND IN TECHNOLOGY.
ENJOY.
Posted by Kryptik
Good weekend to you too, boet. Has anybody here played Mystery Case Files? Damn addictive, i tell ya.
Posted by amawanqa
Thanks for trying, Hobbster.
And thanks for the heads-up on those new themes too, boet. Much appreciated.
@ Kryptik:
Can't say I have, boet. Methinks the only cellphone games that I was ever 'hooked on' was (shoot 'em ups) Siberian Strike I & II, and Skyforce. (although I'll admit that back in 2001 I played Tetris to death on public transport, on my first UK cellphone, i.e. a
A2618).
LOL, how things have changed in just a few years....
Posted by amawanqa
P1i pics:
Classic 19-voetsek BMW racer, spotted today at the Ace Cafe. It could do with a bit of TLC..
Check the sequential gearbox out:
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Posted by amawanqa
Also taken at the Ace Cafe this morning:
Classic old race bike with unmistakable 'dustbin'-type fairing:
Posted by Kryptik
It's a PC game to which i'm referring, Wanqa, from Big Fish Games Keeps me busy for hours, lol
Posted by amawanqa
@ Kryptik,
LOL, my bad indeed. Well that shows how up-to-date I am with most forms of electronic gaming, LOL.
Atari, anyone? LOL.
Posted by amawanqa
P1i pic:
How to get away with loud bike exhaust pipes when the cops (in their snazzy new BMW estate) are about:
Wait until they get a phone call and then get away...quickly.
:
Posted by kyle_274
the n81 has gone down from 2.8grand to 2.5grand on top up 135. its still a crap load of cash. and im upgradin on thursday. oh well:-( how's every1 doin?
Posted by amawanqa
@ Kyle:
I'm impressed with how good SA's Tyla Rattray's doing in MX2 at the moment! Gareth Swanepoel seems to be doing OK as well.
Posted by HOBBS
You pretty screwed Kyle unless you have a plan B.Or you could just wait a while until you save some bucks and the pay-in price goes down a bit.An upgrade is always an exciting time but if things arent looking rosy price plan wise,its a NIGHTMARE!
Posted by amawanqa
C'mon Nokia, give us some more info on this, LOL:
Posted by HOBBS
I wonder if Nokia's market share will decrease slightly with the S60 piatform appearing on Samsung and as Ive just read a Sharp phone in Japan.
Posted by Rhino8
Well, i got my HTC tyTN this weekend, aned what a lovely piece of equipment... i just love the windows mobile OS at the moment, (and hate myself for it) but the M600 stays my primary phone.
Posted by HOBBS
Tytn or Tytn 2?