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K700 Vodafone branding - senior level response |
Samson_
Joined: Aug 13, 2004
Posts: 9
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Thankfully I've just managed to return my k700i to Vodafone.
On the MP3 restriction, it has absolutely nothing to do with protecting customers from breaking copyright. It's all about generating more revenue.
Why else would you be able to upload non-DRM MP3s to the phone to listen to them, but not be able to use as a ringtone?
As to the 2 external buttons and 1 menu option to the Live! 'service', I have no words that describe my disgust that could be typed here 
I'm off on a search for an unbranded K700i with a Vodafone contract, anybody knows of any providers let me know!
I may even set up a petition site. I think I'll call it vodaboned 
[ This Message was edited by: Samson_ on 2004-08-13 12:14 ] |
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englishmanabroad
Joined: Aug 14, 2002
Posts: 163
From: UK
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try phones4u - they will give you a completely unbranded k700i - with the lith-poly battery  |
Samson_
Joined: Aug 13, 2004
Posts: 9
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Thanks for the tip, just emailed them a few questions now |
Ewok^
Joined: Jul 30, 2004
Posts: 104
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I got my unbranded k700i form phones4u and it has a li-ion battery in it, bst-30. |
canoir
Joined: Aug 24, 2003
Posts: 18
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I had a branded T610 which was very irritating, but managed to upgrade to an unbranded k700 from Mobile Phones Direct. I have to say that apart from the "nannying" from Voda, I've never had a problem with their service or the performance of their network, and that has to be taken into account. Also, Vodafone are obviously a corporation with money-making ideals (ie sell more games, ringtones etc), hence the customisation of their handsets, but take a look around you; The majority of the phones they sell are to ignorant chavs who don't have the first clue and live to send texts and buy ringtones. As a business, you can't blame them for wanting to taylor their phones to the mass-market. I agree though that they should give customers a choice. |
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Posted: 2004-08-13 13:13
