Posted by Bonovox
Take out a second line on same contract. Many networks let you do that. It would still be same account. I have GS3 today coming
Posted by Hobbs
Nah.I think I'm gonna terminate it and just keep the S2 contract.
Posted by Tsepz_GP
Hobbs
You seemed to have a keen interest in Windows Phone, why not get a Lumia800?
Posted by Hobbs
Tsepz
The S2 is a magic phone.I can't sell it or I won't sell it.I can't allow it to sit in my a box in my cupboard,it would drive me mad.I can't think of walking around with 2 phones.I can't think of using any other phone.Even a S3.Not in the least bit envious of all the new S3 owners popping up around here.Still so much I can do.All signs lead to my journey with the S2 isn't over.Some days it feels like it has just begun.
Screw the 2nd upgrade.I'm letting it go.If come Xmas and I need a change I'll just open up a new 2nd contract.
Re-Windows phone.I've just had a stint with the Windows 8 Consumer release on my home PC and after using it I have rid all my PC's and HP netbook (switched it back for that piece of sh#t Vodafone Smart Tab 7) of Windows and am now a proud user of the latest Ubuntu 12.04.It left such a bad taste in my mouth that I couldn't even revert back to Windows 7
So about getting a WP,nee dankie baie much. 
Nah,Im proudly Android all the way.Busy downloading Resurrections latest v2.1 to see how far he has come.With recovery and backup/restore you can play on an Android phone until the cows come home and if it doesnt work out just revert back to where you left off on a previous rom.Its fantastic.I'd be bored with a phone running another OS.
[ This Message was edited by: Hobbs on 2012-06-06 12:37 ]
Posted by Tsepz_GP
Fair enough
Considering how much you enjoy modding, WP may have driven you mad after a while anyway.
Yeah, must agree, as much as i like the GS3 i havent felt that envious of its new owners, i think Samsung did such a wonderful job with the GS2 that they couldn't improve that much more in the GS3. I havent felt the need to download YouTube reviews and comparisons. Im actually looking forward more to the Galaxy Note2, a part of me really likes the Note, but the size, but then again the incredible display...im so conflicted by it.
I take it the tablet didn't fully live up to expectation?
Enjoy modding. Im settling with Slim ICS for now.
Posted by Hobbs
There just wasn't any development happening for the Smart Tab.Just to root the bloody thing I had to really dig deep to find a method and when I did it was extremely complicated.CWM recovery was all at alpha stage
Missed my HP Netbook.
Boss's brother is visiting CT on Friday.Bringing with him his spanking new Galaxy Note.Needs me to sit down with him and educate him on the ins and out of the Android OS. (he had a Blackberry). I'm kinda jealous (the only phone now that I am kinda envious of is the Note) but lets see how I feel after a couple hours with it.I still think size-wise its a no-no for me.
Posted by Bonovox
Yes WP would drive him to insanity. He'll be shouting SET ME FREEEEEEEEEEEE
Nokia Lumia 900 is better.
Posted by Hobbs
Wangaman
Are you gonna get your mobile photographic paws on Nokia's latest offering?
http://www.gsmarena.com/nokia_808_pureview-review-776.php
Posted by amawanqa
Hobbster,
I'm very, very keen... only thing leaving me in limbo about it at the mo is the OS...
Posted by Hobbs
Amawanga And rightly so.I wouldn't touch Symbian with a barge pole.
Posted by amawanqa
So long, Meego.
http://www.esato.com/board/viewtopic.php?topic=204272
Posted by Hobbs
hello again meego.nice to see you again
http://www.gsmarena.com/the_n[....]eego_smartphones-news-4490.php
Posted by Tsepz_GP
Firefox OS also on the way:
http://www.h-online.com/open/[....]ecomes-Firefox-OS-1630391.html
10 Things you need to know about Firefox OS:
http://www.techradar.com/news[....]hings-you-need-to-know-1088177
Exciting times ahead
Posted by Hobbs
Interesting
Posted by Falcon786
On 2012-06-02 13:27:11, Hobbs wrote:
Hi Falcon.I have an upgrade on Monday.Don't think I'm gonna bother upgrading.Contract terminates in September so I'll hold back and see.This G2 is most probably gonna go the distance.Will be the first time ever that I've managed to keep one phone throughout its two year contract.Its not that I'm losing my passion for cellphones, its just that I've got a phone now that after almost a year is still impressing the sh#t out of me.Found a rom that is a keeper (MIUI) and its fantastic because they release an update every Friday.Happy as Larry with my G2.
Note,One X,Lumia 800 and Xperia S......
I'm afraid your wifey is right.You nuts bro Not.
Yeah dont bother the best contracts out now anyway are the cell c straight up packages and then buy your phone cash or through fnb......that way you'll beat any offer by any network.
Yeah the fetish has just gotten worse lol I've added the s3 to the mix but for some reason not loving it so much over an s2...the htc one x is the king for now IMO due to the sense ui and slightly better screen and feel when holding phone in hand.
[ This Message was edited by: Falcon786 on 2012-07-28 09:09 ]
Posted by Falcon786
On 2012-06-02 17:09:08, Tsepz_GP wrote:
Falcon
WOW! Thats insane, even if i had the cash, id probably have the GS3 for personal with a Galaxy Note10.1 tablet and then a BB Torch for work (if at all necessary), lol.
Ps. just get the GS3
Tsepz tablets right now are not very usefull to me they are neither here nor there buddy i cant wait for the windows 8 ultra book hybrids (touch screen also to convert into tablet) to come out with decent graphics and then I'm going to throw out my laptop and ipad !
Yeah bb is really hitting rock bottom lets hope they can hold out till os10.
The gs3, while it is awesome, for some reason didn't overwhelm me like when i first held an s2 in hand,don't know how to explain it maybe because the htc one x is so close to it whereas the htc's of old were sorely lacking in the screen department and thickness etc.
Posted by Dups!
Speaking of contracts, I agree with Falcon786, Cell C has the best contracts in this country and I am very glad I switched one of my numbers from Vodacom to Cell C. I am still waiting for a BB10 'Bold' next year before I go contract with Cell C though, however, I am now a little less confident that RIM will pull through. I really hope they do.
[ This Message was edited by: Dups! on 2012-07-28 11:00 ]
Posted by Tsepz_GP
Very quiet round these parts, hope everyone is well, looking forward to summer, although this winter wasnt that cold, except the day or two it snowed.
Anyway, ive finally got my own wheels as my dad took delivery of his new 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee Overland, so the old one has been passed down to me, luckily he has taken great care of it so its still strong and reliable, plus it has a 10 cd changer, sunroof , decent sound system, auto transmission and heated seats, so its a lot more than i expected in my 1st car, she's quite a gas guzzler though, no thanks to the 4.0l thirsty motor under the hood:
Posted by Dups!
CONGRATULATIONS Tsepz_GP!!
I am really happy for you. I must say though, that's a mighty big ride for you
Enjoy it, man!
Posted by Tsepz_GP
Thanks Dups!!
funny enough, despite its size its such a pleasure to drive it, being high up like that has its perks especially at intersections and although its a heavy thing i must say acceleration is ridiculously quick, and its easy to park, im loving it.
Posted by Dups!
That is why I can't go back to a sedan without having an SUV/SAV after driving my X5. The height level is just so pleasant, it is unlike anything.
I saw the new Range Rover for 2013, complete with a new design, and I am not sure what to think. I find it too sleek and too pretty for a Range Rover.
I need to see it in person to really make up my mind on the design. I am still intent on buying it but if that design is not to my liking then I will go for the outgoing model.
Posted by Tsepz_GP
That's exactly it, this morning i even did a bit of off-roading as i was in a rush to make it to class, whilest those in sedans and hatchs had to wait until the cars at the very front turned to the right, i got onto the left shoulder (which was very bumpy and rough) and drove past the traffic, got back on the road onwards to uni i went
the Jeep took the bumps and rough-ish terrain like it was nothing.
Oh yes, i also saw the 2013 Range Rover, the front looks like the Range Rover Evoque right? I found it a bit feminine looking to, but its just the front, the rest looks pretty good, but yah, it seems to have lost that no nonsense masculine look, which i think most of us like. Its a difficult one for Tata, cause that masculine and distinct shape of a Range Rover is iconic, and is what sets it apart from all the other SUVs, but maybe it is time for a redesign?
Are you still trying to make your mind up between the 6series GC and Range Rover?
Posted by Dups!
Aahhh... the beauty of off-roading! At least you have a fully fledged off-roader unlike me with the X5, it is really not that good off the road. I once tried to see how it would do and it was not good at all, it does go off-road because of its high ground clearance but it struggles to adapt to uneven terrain.
That is why I am looking at the Range Rover. Yes, the exact word I was looking for when describing the new Range is 'feminine', it gets its looks from the Evogue. The problem for me is that the Evogue is good for women and the young guys but not for me who is looking for the classic, understated and utilitarian Range Rover.
I am not going to conclude until I see it in person, who knows, maybe I will love the new design.
Yes, I am still interested in the 6 series grand coupe. That will, however, come after the Range Rover- probably two years after I got the Rangie.
Posted by Tsepz_GP
The X5 cant be that bad though, especially on the road i was on, its fine for "Sandton off-roading", but i know what you mean, i guess it goes both ways, the X5 may not be good at off-roading but it moves and corners like a powerful sports sedan on tar, on the other hand my Jeep, although rather quick off the line thanks to all that torque and great at off-road, it doesnt have that punch nor the agility of an X5, i find it hard to get it anywhere near 160km/h, its actually so easy to avoid speeding fines with it as getting to 120km/h takes forever
but its got good overtaking acceleration as when i truly floor it it will drop a gear, and move, but its nowhere near as punchy as the German SUVs, and nowhere near as nimble either, its truly American
Yeah, they maybe chasing away a lot of fans with that new Rangie design, the Evoque is very faminine/metro, it was apparently partly designed by Victoria Beckham, but as you have said, better to reserve judgement until you see it, it may just be a great looking thing on the road.
You're gona have quite a garage there, 6series GC and a Rangie!
May i just ask a random Q? What petrol do you put in your X5? is there a big difference between e.g. BP UL95, Engen UL95 and Caltex? My dad has always preferred Engen and my mom swears by BP, both of them are incredibly biased so im at a loss, at the end of the day isnt it all the same petrol?
Posted by amawanqa
Yoh!
Stunning first car, Tsepz! What a car to be rollin' in.. enjoy! 
Posted by Dups!
Nice to see you around here, wanqs!
@Tsepz
Yeah, the big difference between the X5 and the Jeep is the car-like performance of the German SAV, it feels less of a big vehicle.
I use Caltex most of the time, there are occasions where I would use Engen or BP depending where I am and how low my gas is. To be honest with you, I haven't experienced any difference among those brands, maybe I haven't paid attention but to me they are just the same save for the names.
Posted by Tsepz_GP
Thanks Wanqs!!
as Dups said, great to see you around here!
Dups
Yep, thats exactly it!
I thought as much, at the end of the day its all pretty much the same petrol, sold under different name brands.
Everyone
I am drooling all over this beast: http://www.gsmarena.com/samsu[....]sports_new_s_pen-news-4717.php
Posted by Dups!
Speaking of that beast of a phone, I like it... a lot!
The one major problem with me right now is going back and forth trying to decide on which full touch phone to go for. Even Windows phone has crept into the picture after my short stint with the Lumia 900.
The one thing that is certain is my number one OS at the moment- BB10 with a QWERTY equipped phone.
I am even waiting to see what the Jolla Meego phone is going to be like.
Overall, this second Note is really interesting, and that coming from someone who wouldn't give Samsung a thought. I must say things started changing after the SIII, that phone made look at Samsung in a different and positive light.
Posted by Falcon786
Congrats on the jeep tsepz....enjoy using ALL your pocket money on fuel from here on out lol.
Not much difference between the brands of petrol but i stick to engen 95 unleaded as far as i can.
Their additives seem to suit my driving style.
So what do you guys think about the new lumia 920,I was expecting a bit more to be honest since its supposed to be my next phone but yeah will give it a try when its released in two months or so time,for now getting me an iphone 5 end of the month as a change,getting tired of my blue s3 even though it looks great.
Got a friend going to new york at month end so i'm sure he'll be able to pick up an iphone or two
Posted by Tsepz_GP
Dups
I'm looking forward to BB10 to, now that WP8 and the Lumia920 are out, I hope RIM can surprise us. Hopefully you will find the perfect touch phone for you as a 2nd phone to your BB10 phone.
I'm loving the Note 2, but by my upgrade next year the S4 will probably be here, lol, so will get that.
Falcon
luckily my parents are more than happy to foot my petrol bill, or I'd be dead. Thanks btw!
Looking forward to your comparison of iPhone 5 to the S3
As for Lumia 920, I find it very underwhelming ,its not enough to help nokia and WP, IMO, its going to drown next to the Samsung Galaxy series and iPhone 5 and 4S.
Everyone
Today I booted up my Galaxy Tab10.1v to be welcomed by an update prompt to Android4.0.4 ICS, must say I was shocked, thought Samsung were done with tab at 3.2.1 HC, guess not, the great thing here is that the 10.1v came with stock Android, so its got stock ICS now, no TouchWiz and all that.
Posted by zani_003
Hey ya'll
I see it's awfully quiet here lately. I expected some buzz given the next Nexus rumours. Anyone gotten hold of the iPhone 5 yet?
I'm about to get my grubby paws on the galaxy note 10.1. I am loving my original note
Only downside about the 10.1 is the screen.....
Posted by Hobbs
hey zani
yep it has been awfully quiet here.ive sold my galaxy s2 and should be getting my galaxy note 2 on monday.so so excited.
Posted by zani_003
On 2012-10-10 17:35:33, Hobbs wrote:
hey zani
yep it has been awfully quiet here.ive sold my galaxy s2 and should be getting my galaxy note 2 on monday.so so excited.
I envy you Hobbs
Congrats! it's a beast I wanted to get the Note 2 as well but the better half shot down the idea 
Anyone looking to get the next nexus? or The Lumia 920?
Posted by Tsepz_GP
Congrats (again if ive already said it, lol) on the Note2 Hobbs! I cant wait to give one a go, i havent read a SINGLE negative review/hands-on on it, Samsung have done it again and made a innovative beast
Zani
Nice one, congrats on your Note10.1
Im still enjoying my S2 and Tab10.1v combo. If the Android4.0.4 update on my Tab is anything to go by, then your Note10.1 will fly with the newer and far more powerful hardware.
I recently tried the Tab2 10.1 and really liked it, Samsung seem to have nailed this whole tablet thing, after a rather crap start with the P1000.
Posted by Hobbs
thanks tsepz.im nice and calm now.was crazy at the beginning of the week.cannot wait till it arrives.
[ This Message was edited by: Hobbs on 2012-10-11 19:18 ]
Posted by zani_003
Got the note 10.1 on Monday and I have to say, this baby is awesome! Everything works well together, battery life awesome, multitasking is easy and effortless. I don't know what was wrong with the review unit the verge got because mine has no lags whatsoever!
I'm not going to root it. It doesn't need a custom Rom. I can't wait for Jellybean
Posted by Hobbs
I feel the same way about my Note 2.No need for rooting and installing custom roms.Such a relief.
[ This Message was edited by: Hobbs on 2012-10-20 14:02 ]
Posted by Tsepz_GP
I feel the same about my new Galaxy S3
Hmmm...to wait for JB or flash now, that is the question.
Posted by zani_003
Congratulations Tsepz
Enjoy your new toy!
Samsung has created some impressive devices this year. I can't wait for Tuesday to see what Google has in store for us with android 4.2
Posted by Hobbs
Happy flashing.You gotta put Jellybean on that S3.
Posted by Hobbs
For the greasemonkeys in here who love their cars.Clients car at the house I worked at this week.
Posted by Tsepz_GP
Thats an awesome F430 Spyder Hobbs, can never go wrong with red on a Ferrari.
Hows the Note2 in terms of charging? Im finding that the S3 charges a lot faster than the S2 which seemed to take forever to charge.
Posted by Hobbs
Tsepz
Have to be ohnest,I can't tell you cause I've never had to charge it during the day.Only when I go sleep at night.So when I wake up its fully charged but how long it took I could'nt tell you.First time ever with a phone that I've never had to even think of the battery.
Posted by Tsepz_GP
That is incredible Hobbs
The S3's battery is definetly better than S2, but if you go heavy on it it will require a charge later that day.
Posted by Hobbs
But then again I've been so busy and tired recently I haven't really drilled the N2.When I do I will get back to you on how good the battery life really is.
Posted by Hobbs
Google Voice says the weather in Cape Town tomorrow is going to be a scorching 34°.
Posted by Hobbs
Tsepz
Remember a while back I posted pics of some cars in a clients garage (Bently,Porsche,Mercedes and a BMW)
Today I started another job there and the BMW has disappeared replaced by this...
Posted by Tsepz_GP
WOAH!! That is a beast of a thing, stunning!! You've got some seriously wealthy clients Hobbs, and they all seem to have great taste in cars.
Posted by brix25
Hope everyone is still doing good. It seems the demise of Sony Ericsson has dulled the interest for many of the folks who used to post here. Make no mistake, I still love the new Sony's.
Posted by Rhino8
Oh my...
Yea, seems this post has been spiraling towards the downward curve...
I Lost my interest in sony e for some time, but their new phone has me interested again....