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Posted by soane28
my mums been updating me as she lives in the area. Anyway, he is dead now so its all over. Still quite big for NZ though, that kinda stuff doesnt happen often


Posted by Muhammad-Oli
But in a way it's kind of funny. Most places in the world this wouldn't even make the evening news.

Posted by Muhammad-Oli
Just noticed the C902 is no longer on the Vodafone online store. I wonder what will replace it, if anything. C905 perhaps?

Posted by yea g
knowing vodafone, it will be replaced with some random nokia phone

Posted by carkitter
C903 is listed as Coming Soon for NZ...

Posted by Muhammad-Oli
Yeah true. Seems a bit weird to replace a candybar with a slider, but I suppose they don't have a lot of choice. I wonder if they would bring the C901 in. I know it's only supposed to come out in Denmark or something, but it could happen.

BTW: B+W are doing some decent deals on phones. It might be worth looking into becoming a member just to get cheaper phones, then use them on other networks. For example, you save $160 on the W715 over the Vodafone price. They have no contracts so they can't take the phone off you.
[ This Message was edited by: Muhammad-Oli on 2009-05-09 14:07 ]


Posted by carkitter
Tempting but the haven't updated their data plans in a while...

Posted by soane28
nz communications is now 2 degrees:

http://www.nzherald.co.nz/bus[....]e.cfm?c_id=3&objectid=10571640

It's called 2degrees and is the brand that NZ Communications revealed at a media launch in Auckland this morning. With more than 300 cell sites installed and $250 million spent, the company says its network will be going live sometime in August.

The network will be initially only be available in Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch. However, a roaming agreement with Vodafone means 2degrees customer will be able to make and receive calls throughout the rest of the county.


Posted by Muhammad-Oli
That's actually a pretty nice name. Don't know what it means (didn't read the article as I'm at work) but I saw they have a good looking logo.

Posted by Muhammad-Oli
Holy crap it's here, but look at the price!

Posted by soane28
Thats such a ridiculous price! Its like the Nokia N96 at something like $1600! I mean whos going to buy it for that price? Someone stupid maby?

Also good to see the LG Arena has made it to NZ too. Once again, $999!!?!?! Where do they get these prices from!
[ This Message was edited by: soane28 on 2009-05-12 04:09 ]


Posted by yea g
AFAIK they take the original price, and times it by 2.

Also, it is out of stock (aka they don't have it yet)

Posted by carkitter

On 2009-05-11 09:18:51, soane28 wrote:
nz communications is now 2 degrees...


I going to PM Masseur to change the title of the thread 'Vodafone vs Telecom - The great New Zealand telecommunications battle' to 'The great New Zealand telecommunications battle' to reflect this. Any objections before I press the button?

Posted by yea g
maybe it should also be moved to the network operators section?

Posted by carkitter
Good point, I'll mention that.

Edit: Thread has been renamed and moved - thanks Masseur.
[ This Message was edited by: carkitter on 2009-05-12 10:20 ]


Posted by Muhammad-Oli
Well I was lucky enough today to have a go on a C510 in the Vodafone shop in my local mall. I have to say it is looking damn good! The phone feels great, good build quality, and the 2.2" screen on such a small phone seems really quite big! I guess the 2.0" on my C902 also makes it seem big but hey.

And the Vodafone branding, for the first time in my life, I must say looks awesome. The wallpaper is a neat little animation that's bright and colourful, and the menu has one of the nicest looking flash menus I have ever seen. And this is in the Vodafone theme as far as I know! Amazing.

I was also able to have a look at an X1 dummy, and that really surprised me. It is actually a very small phone, despite what it looks like in pictures. The buttons on the keypad are very very small but still useable. Overall it felt very high quality, and I only wish it was a real one to try out!

Posted by carkitter
The spec on that C510 is looking very good. Another contender for most under-rated phone perhaps?

Unfortunatly I had a go on a W715 in a Voda store yesterday.
I say unfortunately because now my life won't be complete without one and I can't afford it ATM. It was awesome! Everthing I expected and more. The screen is great to look at and the menus are way faster than an iPhone. Hmm... Where can I find $799?

On a different note, XT sims will be available on May 29 but data plans will be announced before that.

Posted by yea g
just get it imported

Posted by Muhammad-Oli
@carkitter: I forgot to mention I also went into a Telecom store where the had a W705 dummy. I guess that may be an option for you when it's released, and it may even be cheaper. It remains to be seen how much Telecom are going to brand their XT phones, if at all.

Posted by Muhammad-Oli
Also, some decent imported prices here and here if you're interested.

Posted by carkitter
Directing me to a EI webpage with a gorgeous Red T700 at $385, the W980 at a stunning $444 and C905 at $799 only makes things worse!

Posted by yea g
$799?!?!?! I payed $150 more for mine. Dammit, should have waited

Posted by carkitter
$799 is the upper limit I will spend on a phone, I never thought I'd see the C905 at that price.

Posted by Muhammad-Oli
Yeah that W980 price is amazingly good. Must be hard to get rid of! Too bad it doesn't have your DLNA, etc.

Posted by carkitter
I know. I've always said W980 should have wifi but it seems that until the C905 arrived and changed things, SE couldn't put Wifi in a feature phone, only UIQ phones like W960 and P-Series.

G705 at $485 is a great deal too. Oh what to do? Buy a great cheap phone or a great expensive one?

For me the W715 cancels out the W705, but the low C905 price rules out the W715. So If I was going to spend $600+ I'd get the C905.

If I'm going to spend less than $600 then I have a wifi option in the G705 and two stylish options in the T700 and W980.

Plus a new Generation of iPhone may be announced next month...

And XT are still to release pricing on the W995...


Posted by Muhammad-Oli
Sounds like you wanna give it a bit of time. You have a lot of choices, and some aren't even out yet. I'd say the new iPhone is at least 2 months off arrival.


Posted by fire17m
D0 u hav s0me waptricks there? 4 new zealanders?

Posted by yea g
D0es the "o" butt0n 0n y0ur keyb0ard w0rk pr0perly?

Posted by Muhammad-Oli
Funny you should mention that. No we don't. I'm quite sure WAP tricks don't work here because our networks are far more advanced and secure than the networks in the (often third world) countries where tricks do work.

I say it's funny though because I have just been made aware of a little trick that Vodafone prepay users can use. It's not for WAP though. If anyone is interested PM and I'll let you know, but only trusted members. (I'm not saying it on a public forum)
[ This Message was edited by: Muhammad-Oli on 2009-05-18 05:46 ]


Posted by yea g
so? is it too hard to push the 6 button?
[ This Message was edited by: yea g on 2009-05-18 07:46 ]


Posted by soane28
give him a break yea g!

Posted by yea g
it annoys me!

Posted by carkitter

On 2009-04-05 10:32:11, carkitter wrote:
Vodafone have new 3G coverage maps available here.
3G Broadband Urban is 2100Mhz HSDPA
3G Broadband Extended is 900Mhz HSDPA


The coverage maps have been updated here.
[ This Message was edited by: carkitter on 2009-05-18 10:39 ]


Posted by yea g
That remindes me of this I found a few days ago. http://broadbandmap.govt.nz

lol I get no adsl 2+ (yet) but a chorus optical cable goes almost right past my house! When are they going to have optical broadband for residential customers!!!

Posted by carkitter
If you're willing to install a fibre cable from your house to the road, they'll probably let you connect. Why don't you call them?

Posted by yea g
Really? think I might have to have a go at that

Posted by carkitter
I don't see why they wouldn't, if you cover the cost of the contractor's work on your property.

Here is XT's new product lineup including sharp prices on SE phones but W995 is 'Coming Soon' (no price).

Posted by Muhammad-Oli
Hey, not bad! Vodafone have some catch up work to do on their pricing! Now that we have another company retailing the exact same phones, it's going to be very very obvious who's ripping us off.

I wonder if Vodafone will price-match Telecom...

I heard from an unreliable source that Telecom had announced the X1 to be on their service too. Guess they were wrong.
[ This Message was edited by: Muhammad-Oli on 2009-05-20 05:22 ]


Posted by Muhammad-Oli
Well while I was just at the mall buying my girlfriend a Nintendo DS, I went back to the Vodafone shop where I saw the X1 dummy and I found they had a real working model on display too! So nice... The touchscreen was responsive, the software was quick and it looked awesome. The whole unit felt really high quality even though I had no idea what I was doing with WinMo.

Worth $1550 though? Nah.

Posted by carkitter
Makes the iPhone look cheap at $699 on the plan I've got!

BTW, W995 on XT is apparently $999 and plans on XT will do away with peak/off peak minutes in a move towards UK style plans.

It's about time! I've long thought that the peak/off peak model was a antiquated and cumbersome hangover from the 'bad old days'.

Posted by Muhammad-Oli
Yeah I heard that on the news tonight.

Anyone heard anything about Telecom branding, or lack of it (hopefully)?

EDIT: I just noticed on the image of the W995a on their website that there is some kind of Telecom branding that appears to be similar to Vodafone's, with a shortcut on the right softkey.
[ This Message was edited by: Muhammad-Oli on 2009-05-20 13:45 ]


Posted by soane28
Just saw telecoms selection of handsets they are offering. Very small selection although they are offering two 8 megapixel phones SE w995 and samsung s8300 ultra touch which is not bad. Nokia N85 anyone? You only need to fork out $1500! Eh well good to see actual decent phones under telecom for once!

Posted by yea g

On 2009-05-22 03:28:54, soane28 wrote:
they are offering two 8 megapixel phones SE w995 and samsung s8300 ultra touch which is not bad.

Haha thats 2 more 8 megapixel phones than vodafone

Posted by carkitter
Surprise surprise, only 9% of kiwis surf on their cellphone. I bet 90% of those have an iPhone and the rest are Esato members...

Posted by yea g
I don't. I used to when we got it for free, but now its too much of a rip off

Posted by soane28
Yeah i dont ever unless im extremely lazy and dont want to go to the computer. They really need to offer affordable plans if they want people to use it. Its just ridiculous pricing.

Posted by carkitter

On 2009-05-23 00:50:48, soane28 wrote:
Yeah i dont ever unless im extremely lazy and dont want to go to the computer. They really need to offer affordable plans if they want people to use it. Its just ridiculous pricing.


Umm... $1 per day or $10 per month - how is that ridiculous? The latter plan is on par with Voda UK and the former is cheaper than UK if you only browse occasionally.

You can't get landline pricing for mobile broadband because the landline copper wire network was built and paid for generations ago.
[ This Message was edited by: carkitter on 2009-05-23 00:34 ]


Posted by yea g
still, IMO thats a rip-off

Posted by Muhammad-Oli


Posted by soane28
1 dollar for only 10 mb though. Im with yea g and still think its expensive considering landline broadband prices. The occasional usage is ok such as internet banking but i wont view youtube vids or webpages for my entertainment. I guess thats just my opinion and good on you for utilising mobile broadband it is really handy at times.

I find it funny that they are releasing that 8 megapixel phone first out of all the 8 megapixel phones out! What about the C905, Samsung Innov8 or LG Renoir? I guess they are quite old now and that samsung has just been released. Just seems like better camera focused hansets are not being sold over here?


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