Posted by carkitter
I've often said that the occasional disaster would liven the place up a bit!
Closest I've had was a Tsunami scare 2 years ago.
Seen quite a few
phone here at Unitec: W200, W880, P1i. No-one aware of Esato or MPE though. Most owners I've met agree that thier phone is amazing but very few have any idea of all the things it can do. 
Just yesterday I recieved an email on behalf of my wife, I copied the email text and pasted it into a txt message and sent it to my wife's Samsung. Easy.
Posted by Muhammad-Oli
Yeah, I've seen a few SE phones at Canterbury University. A girl in my class has a W200i and another used to have a K750i. They don't give a crap though, its just a phone to them.
Speaking of disasters, tomorrow Christchurch is expecting the worst storm in 20 years or something! Should be exciting!
Posted by frankthetank
Hooray, will probably be forced into working on a roof no doubt/na I'll run and hide...
Posted by Muhammad-Oli
If it looks bad enough before you leave for work, pretend you're sick or your house got flooded or something... Haha.
Posted by Muhammad-Oli
@carkitter: Just thought you may interested to know that Expert Infotech is listing the W980i at $1204. It may be worth watching cause normally their prices are pretty low, so it should go down soon I think.
Also thought I'd chuck this in, from the Vodafone online store:
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Posted by soane28
carkitter
I know you guys arent fans of trademe but the W980 is only $800 brand new on there right now!!! Screw paying $1200 for it!!!! Thats a really decent price if you ask me, especially on a recent release. Even id buy it if i didnt have an N82.
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Posted by JiSm
Im gonna be bringing back a C902 with me in Nov. Do you think there will be much interest? Is SE picking up in NZ yet? If not I will just use it myself! haha. I might still have the option to change it for a W980 but yea.
Posted by Muhammad-Oli
@soane28: I think its only me that's not keen on trademe. I think that's where carkitter got his two V800s from so I don't think that's any problem.
@JiSm: Nah Nokia is still as popular as ever. The C902 looks like it may arrive fairly soon but probably at around $1000 or over even. It may be worth bringing one in to make a quick buck, but I don't know if anyone will realise how good a phone it is.
@all: Hows the storm? It hasn't hit Christchurch yet, but its definitely rolling in. Skies are grey, raining off and on...
Posted by carkitter
@soane28
You're right, that is a tempting price. Plemix + GST on arrival = $1K+ so those TradeMe prices are sharp if genuine.
@M-O
The weather up here consists of rain, wind, more rain, the usual ATM.
Anyone signed up for www.vodafonevoice.co.nz ?
I was txted a link from Vodafone Customer Services and just signed up to it today. It's an online Customer Focus Group which provides feedback on Products and Services and helps shape future Vodafone services. I've been involved with Focus Groups in the past and have enjoyed giving my opinion on Coffee, Muesli Bars and Sports drinks. The latest email newsletter is here.
The registration form didn't work with Opera Browser 9.51 though so I had to open up IE7...
Posted by carkitter
On 2008-07-29 02:43:21, carkitter wrote:
I've often said that the occasional disaster would liven the place up a bit!
Looks like I got my wish: http://www.nzherald.co.nz/sec[....]y.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=10524292
Torbay is where I live. Lingham Crescent is just up the road from where I grew up; I used to deliver pamphlets there as a kid. Glamorgan Dr is where I lived in 2005/6. I'll see if I can check out the damage.
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Posted by Muhammad-Oli
Looks pretty bad carkitter. Do you take back your words now?
BTW: I signed up to that Vodafone Voice thing, but the whole website seems pretty dead to me.
Posted by JiSm
Cheers for the heads up Oli. Might just use it myself.
Posted by carkitter
Well I'm not happy that someone else is watching thier home slide down the hill. But it is a suburb built on hills formed by a Volcanic field and there are some recent houses just up the road from those affected which are on steeper slopes, which we've all been waiting to see if they'd end up in the valley. The area affected was developed about 25 years ago and I wouldn't have thought it was an 'accident waiting to happen' as has been mentioned in the media this morning. I used to visit a childhood friend in one of the affected houses and my mother knows a former owner of another of the cordoned off houses above the slip.
I drove past it this morning but couldn't see anything obvious.
How is it in your area? I hear Sefton in North Canterbury has been hit hard.
Posted by soane28
apparently levin which is an hour or less away from palmy got hit really bad, but we havent seen anything substansial! Wind was strong yesterday,but nothing that extreme.
Had a play with the new iphone 3g today. Nothing special. Camera is a joke! Although i must admit, the screen is great. Not a fan of the touchscreen however, not as responsive as i had thought. What if you were in a hurry? for the price you pay, id rather have my N82.
Posted by Muhammad-Oli
Yeah well the storm seemed to bypass Christchurch. The worst we got was light rain for several hours so there's a bit of light flooding in some areas.
I'm disappointed. I was looking forward to a good storm. Apparently places like Woodend which is maybe 20 minutes out of Christchurch got hit pretty bad though, so its kinda weird.
@soane28: I agree, I tried an iPhone in release week at a Vodafone store and I couldn't see anything spectacular about it, other than the larger screen. I think SE's A200 platform looks better. Haha.
Posted by soane28
so was i! Wish we had a mega thunderstorm or something like that! Yea A200 is much better looking and easier! Im rather tempted 2 get the w980 looks like a great phone! Dont thnk i will though as i also wantd the c902 after playing with 1 in aus!
Posted by Muhammad-Oli
Thats what I was hoping for. For some reason I love thunder storms lol.
Haha, I'm thinking about getting a C902 now too. I've been reading reviews and stuff and I've decided I like it more than the C702 which I was originally looking at. I think the red C902 looks great, so it may just be my next phone!
Posted by carkitter
I liked the iPhone!
Granted there are no camera adjustments, but Masseur's iPhone photos have come out very well, certainly as good as V640i/W910 images at first glance.
I agree the price is too high especially when compared to the N82, but considering I'm studying full-time now and have access to a free Wifi hotspot all day, an 'always on' portable wifi connection with 3.5" screen and touch UI sounds too good to be true. It would certainly be useful and no other phone I can think of can match it in this respect.
My V640i is getting a real workout while at Uni, recieving emails, reminding me of my classes, storing notes on which text books to buy, connecting via HSDPA at 1.5Mbps, sending txt message from my laptop via BT connection using MPE, and even a few phone calls... phew!
It can also do a good impersonation of a USB flash drive (when used with a USB cable) and I'm looking to start using it with podcasts soon too.
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Posted by carkitter
Because of the number of people getting the W980 and posting in the W980 thread, I thought I'd check out SE dot co dot nz and ended up calling thier toll free number to ask about W980 availability.
"Have you clicked on the link to be notified when a Coming Soon phone is released?" the Customer Service Rep asked.
"Yes, I also clicked on that to be informed of the arrival of the K850i and nothing happened."
"That's odd, we'll look into that."
"So when's the W980 arriving?"
"It still depends on Vodafone acceptance and we expect it near the end of the year."
I said "It's already popping up on TradeMe at reasonable prices", to which they replied "We don't recommend buying from unofficial sources."
"But what choice do I have?" I said. "Vodafone supplied the Apple iPhone in NZ before anywhere else in the world. How come a newcomer like Apple seemingly has more clout than SE who have been supplying VodafoneNZ with phones since 2001?"
"Ummm, ah..."
"And how about the X1, when is that arriving?"
"At this stage it looks like early 2009."
"So I just have to wait 'til VodafoneNZ is good and ready?"
"Well..."
"So will SE phones be available on Telecom when they go GSM?"
"I can't say..."
"And will the rumoured third network NZ Communications be taking up SE phones?
"I don't know of NZ Communications."
This is the gist of the conversation, not quite word for word quotes but still it seems SE New Zealand have no plans to rise above thier current 3% market share. Sad.
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Posted by Muhammad-Oli
Hahaha! As soon as I read the first part of that conversation, I knew how the rest would pan out. It's always the same, and I simply wouldn't bother because they seem to be either ill-informed or they actually just know nothing.
Get one off trademe or from an importer mate. Seems like the best and cheapest bet.
Posted by soane28
very typical response! And they are supposed 2 be helpful! You probably know more about their company than they do! I would go for one on trademe. They r genuine have bought k750 k800 n95 and n82 all brand new as if u went down 2 the vodafone shop. Just look for the 1 year warranty traders and you should be covered.
Posted by Muhammad-Oli
yeah or Plemix or something. BTW, is that yet another price drop for the W980 i see on Plemix?
Posted by JiSm
I still would never buy a phone from Vodafone. They make all that money from you and sit there thinkin "Yea, well without us you couldnt text ya mates. We dont owe you sh1T". Plain old rude if you ask me. What do they give you for you spending $80+ per month with them? Nothing at all. Until they learn to play nicely, F*** EM! Im gonna try dig around some old associates and find the Free Data access point again. Then download Gbs while saluting them with my 3rd finger.
Posted by Muhammad-Oli
Hahahaha, that's the way JiSm! I'm sure they'll hate you for it!
Posted by soane28
JiSm -
+1. They rip you off enough!
Posted by Muhammad-Oli
Hey guys, just an update. The Sony Ericsson T700 looks to have the same fate as the T650i - No NZ sales.
Oh well, no loss. I updated the first post though.
So what's happening with everyone?
Tomorrow is my sister's wedding so I'm quite looking forward to wearing my new suit lol. And this morning I went and got my full drivers license finally. I think I impressed the tester... I got a 100% score.
Posted by soane28
Definitely no loss with the T700......I have a feeling im going to hold onto the N82 for awhile, well longer than i have with other phones in the past!
A wedding aye? They are always good fun. Everyone looks good, especially the girls
Congrats Oli! I am planning to go for my full soon too, ive been rather slack myself! But i also want my learners motorbike license!
Well im set to start my 3rd year 60 day placement/practical for my degree this monday, will be good to get out and work in the real world for once! Although being a student is fun!
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Posted by carkitter
C702 and C902 have lost the Coming Soon tag on SE dot co dot nz so their arrival must be imminent!
Sad about the T700 though.
@Muhammad Oli
Congrats on getting your full licence!
Hope your sisters wedding goes off WITH an hitch!
@soane28
I'm at the beginning of my degree... studying is more enjoyable than working from my perspective
but I miss the income.
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Posted by frankthetank
DAMMIT my k800i got slammed in the car door this arvo (The beltclip on my case got caught and the timing was very very bad lol) which broke the screen so I can't see ANYTHING!! The cost of repair looks to be similar to my insurance excess so am trying to work out if I should smash it up "beyond repair" to see if I could get a direct replacement. Trouble is Vodafone have stopped listing them I think and the k850i would be the most likely replacement....
What to do what to do.....?
Posted by carkitter
You'll either get another K800i or a K770i if your lucky.
No way Vodafone will give you a K850i to replace a K800i, doesn't matter how much you paid originally or how SE positions the phones at the top of it's range. If the colour of the new phone is not to your liking, you'll need to contact Vodafone to get them to organise a swap. Years ago I got sent a Nokia 3210 to replace my lost Philips Azalis; I rang and refused to accept the Nokia, insisting on a similarly priced Alcatel and got permission to swap it at my local store.
Don't damage it further, you'll only run the risk of being accused of fraud. It's not worth it. If the screen is broken then that should be enough to claim on an insurance policy.
Posted by frankthetank
Yeah, next problem being that I'll likely end up with the Vodafone branded one instead of the generic parallel import I currently own... oh well. On the topic of "upgrades" My girlfriend had a Nokia 7390 that had an issue with the flexible cable for the screen that couldn't be resolved and she managed to get a Nokia 6500 as it was the most sensible direct replacement
Have to wait till Monday it seems as the insurance claims number I called (Listed as 24/7) won't actually accept a claim after hours
Dick Smith still has limited stocks of the k800i, and Expert Infotech (Somehow I doubt that the insurance company will go for a parallel import but I might give it a shot anyway)
How does the k770i compare?
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Posted by carkitter
Last week I was at St lukes Mall in Auckland and saw a Brown K800i for sale in a Vodafone kiosk - didn't know you could get Brown thru official channels. Some stores up here still have the Black models in stock.
From what I've read here, the K770 is better in every way than both K800 and K810, plus it's thinner too. I never really liked the styling of Black/Brown K800 or the Brown/Purple/Beige K770i but the Black K770 looks sharp!
Posted by Muhammad-Oli
Hi everyone! I'm back from my sister's two day wedding!
@frankthetank: The K770i is better or the same as the K800i in every way, apart from that it has an LED flash rather than a xenon. I guess its up to you whether or not its worth losing the xenon.
@soane28 and carkitter: Thank you very much. I must say the freedom of being able to drive whenever you like and with whoever you like without worrying is great! Soane28, its definitely worth it!
The wedding went really well. It rained a lot though and it was freezing cold, so that may have affected some of the photos, but I think they'll turn out fine. I took a good 150-odd photos myself, and there were plenty of other cameras about including a professional photographer so I'm sure there will be some great snaps. The reception went on until 2am this morning and I got next to no sleep, so I am really exhausted! Work tomorrow!
Posted by soane28
frankthetank - the K770 is nice, if you can put up with the ridiculously small screen, and the LED flash. Really like the lens cover myself, perfect for absent minded fiddling!
Oli - great to know you had a good time! Speaking of the weather, has it been cold or what?? Right now i can see my breath!
carkitter - looks like youve got plenty of student life ahead of ya! I picked a 4 year degree so its not over yet (good and bad).
Posted by Muhammad-Oli
Yeah its been freezing lately. Not so much today though... The sun actually came out for once!
I'm doing a 4 year degree too. But I don't think it matters too much though. I mean, whats another year when you've already done several years of school? Plus university is so easy going.
Posted by Muhammad-Oli
Pffft, I just emailed Expert Infotech asking whether their phones come with a one year warranty and got this in reply:
"Yes the phone comes with 1 year warranty. Its an imported item.It comes with 1 year warranty by Manufacturer Overseas, we will take care of its warranty for 1 year."
Lol, I'm sorry but I just can't give my money to a company that can't punctuate properly. Also, it doesn't sound very good to say "It comes with 1 year warranty by Manufacturer Overseas, we will take care of its warranty for 1 year."
It makes them sound like scammers, so screw that! Even if they are trustworthy, I'm not going to risk it.
Posted by frankthetank
I have bought computer components from them for good prices and had them turn up on time as expected so all good in that respect?
What are your main concerns with buying a phone from them? Apart from the warranty... On that note I believe that if you did run into problems with them you can always turn to Sony Ericsson themselves who will be able to exert force if necessary to a reseller of their product
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Posted by Muhammad-Oli
True. But carkitter did visit them and they seemed a little dodgy. They are one of several phone sellers I'm looking at so they just sit at the bottom for now. I don't particularly trust importers too much anyway. I guess I'm being cautious.
Posted by Muhammad-Oli
Fellas, I'm just in the process of giving our New Zealanders thread first post a bit of a makeover. Let me know what you think!
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they know what you are all up to...............
Posted by goldenface
Ha ha. Excellent. Keep up the good work.
Posted by Muhammad-Oli
@K71: What are you on about?!
@Goldenface: Cheers! Still working on it!
@Everyone: I have added yea g to our New Zealand members list. He hasn't paid us a visit yet though!
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Posted by carkitter
@M-O
I paid EI a visit about 10 days ago and they were very busy! They had 20 non-functioning display phones this time and were very friendly when I made my enquiries, so things have improved. Thier store decor still looks temporary,
but I'd be more inclined to purchase from them since this visit.
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Posted by frankthetank
On 2008-08-11 13:35:31, Muhammad-Oli wrote:
Fellas, I'm just in the process of giving our New Zealanders thread first post a bit of a makeover. Let me know what you think!
To be honest it gave me a fright it was so bright lol
Posted by carkitter
On 2008-08-11 13:35:31, Muhammad-Oli wrote:
Fellas, I'm just in the process of giving our New Zealanders thread first post a bit of a makeover. Let me know what you think!
Nice concept and the headings look great, but I'm not a fan of that green. Way too bright. What about some two-tone shading like SE uses on their website, or some silver on black, or one of frank's FDR photos as a background?
Posted by Muhammad-Oli
Ok thanks fellas, maybe my screen isn't showing it correctly. I'll tone the green down a bit!
And carkitter, I haven't learned how to put in a background image in using html yet, so maybe i can do that when i find out how!
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Posted by carkitter
On 2008-08-12 02:06:43, Muhammad-Oli wrote:
Ok thanks fellas, maybe my screen isn't showing it correctly. I'll tone the green down a bit!
And carkitter, I haven't learned how to put in a background image in using html yet, so maybe i can do that when i find out how!
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Well, you'll be well ahead of me when you do!
I'm still trying to work out where the alternative symbols are on my keyboard, you know, the pound stirling symbol, Euro symbol and other non US-english symbols
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Posted by Muhammad-Oli
Haha, I don't know how to do those either. I don't particularly need them anyway so I'm not bothered!
By the way, is the green looking a bit more subtle now?
Oh and frankthetank, if you do have a nice New Zealand based image from your HDR experimenting that you'd like to have on the front page of this thread as a background, I think that would be a really cool idea.
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Posted by frankthetank
The trouble is I don't know if the HDR software works on k850i..... I could aask the sheep if they'll hold still for a bit while I take a few exposures manually lol
Yes yes you heard right, Noel Leemings came to the Party after the Vodafone scum refused to give me the time of day when they saw my parallel imported phone and tried downselling me a k770i (Which I decided I don't like - too skinny/LED flash and the M2 card is limited to 2GB) So: I strolled in to Noels, who despite having k800i in stock made the most of the insurance sale and upsold the k850i
It should be here Friday or so...
Posted by yea g
hey guys just paying a visit because I got a pm that told me so lol. Anyone have any idea about a company called black and white they call themselves new zealand alternitive mobile campany http://www.bw.co.nz/