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carkitter
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Well, Vodafone have seen the light and are promoting the V630 heavily. Funny how it takes a Vodafone exclusive model to catch their interest... 
They don't seem to be pushing the K800i and the W850 though both are available, Nokia have the high end to themselves pretty much.
 were sponsoring Rove Live! last year but that came to a screeching halt when Rove's wife died. The sponsored the Womens Tennis this summer (as they do overseas), let's hope SENZ and VFNZ pick up on the V8 supercar sponsorship in OZ - see my sig for info.
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carkitter
Joined: Apr 29, 2005
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From: Auckland, NZ
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Anyone take any pics with their at the BDO?
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carkitter
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Okayyyy... guess not.
I was naughty on the weekend... I bought a Nokia 6234, and promptly gave it to my 11yr old son!
I couldn't resist buying it, Vodafone were offering it to me for $20! 
Wish they'd made an offer like that with the V630.
Mind you, everyone WANTS a 
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carkitter
Joined: Apr 29, 2005
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From: Auckland, NZ
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Anyone else going to the Pukekohe round of the V8 Supercars this month?
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carkitter
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From: Auckland, NZ
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Pictures of what I got up to this weekend.
Blues v Sharks at Nth Harbour Stadium. the Blues lost 25-32 
Pre-production model Audi R8 on display at Continental Cars, Newmarket.
Where have all the Kiwis gone?
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JK
Joined: Feb 24, 2005
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From: S. Africa - JOZI
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Is it preproduction?? We already have a few here registerd, not for sale to the public though.
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Nirodha
Joined: Apr 15, 2007
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From: Auckland, New Zealand
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Hi all,
In Auckland here, although I'm originally from the U.S, and have been here 8+ years now.
Quick question: Where do you all buy phone in order to avoid being ripped off by Vodafone and Telecom? I'm thinking of having friends buying stuff for me in Hong Kong and sending it over, cuz it's still cheaper.
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carkitter
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@786KBR
I heard a salesman tell someone it was a pre-production model 'doing the rounds' for display purposes. NZ will be allocated 4 R8's this year.
@Nirodha
Why assume Voda and Telecom rip u off?
Telecoms phones are always quite cheap and Vodafone does great deals and loyalty discounts for account customers. The last phone I bought cost me $20.
I wouldn't touch anything from trade-me, importers or overseas mates. It's just not worth the hassle.
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Nirodha
Joined: Apr 15, 2007
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From: Auckland, New Zealand
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Hi carkitter,
It's not an assumption. It's based on calculating their on-account discounts and account costs against the cost of what I can get a cellie in Hong Kong for. Also, I don't really care for on-account right now as the telecom industry is getting ready to open up here, finally.
As it stands right now, Telecom and Vodafone are making a mint off of us. And, I'd rather not fatten their pockets when it's not necessary, as I can go around them quite easily and inexpensively. For example, a cellie that costs me $500 here I can get for $200 in Hong Kong. And, since I can get it shipped in a diplomatic bag - wifey works for the gov - I can bypass customs and taxes. If it acts up, not a problem. I ship it back over and get it replaced - no hassle.
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carkitter
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From: Auckland, NZ
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Well thats up to you I guess, as a Business Student I don't see a problem with a company making a profit off its customers for its shareholders. I mean, thats the purpose of being in business! I believe VodafoneNZ has about 10% profit on turnover - thats not excessive.
So you can get a $500 phone for $200 eh? Well so can the parallel importing companies who then onsell the phones for VF prices minus $50 but without the VF 3G settings or support network.
Who's the real rip-off artists?
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Nirodha
Joined: Apr 15, 2007
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From: Auckland, New Zealand
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Oh, what-ever...why did you start yammering at me in the first place, like you were my olds or something
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carkitter
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From: Auckland, NZ
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Sorry if I upset you, I just don't have much time for the whole "big business is the bogey-man" type attitude especially when the evidence is to the contrary.
Look back a few pages and you'll see I was a vehement critic of VF's pricing structure, but now they've got thier act together with cheaper accounts, cheaper phones and cheaper and faster mobile broadband, it's time for credit where credit's due.
In the last six months I've recieved discounts on products and services worth over $1000 and thats not including the phone they replaced under VF insurance. There's no getting ripped off if you choose the right plan.
And that $20 phone... it was a Nokia 6234 worth $499.
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carkitter
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From: Auckland, NZ
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Anyone else go to Pukekohe on the weekend? I've posted some pics - see my signture link.
I wanted a Team Vodafone shirt but they'd sold out in my size and at $55 for a Tee Shirt it would have been the most expensive Team Tee on sale at Pukey yesterday...
And contrary to the info on Team VF dot com, there was no VFNZ or stand (at least that I could see). A missed marketing opportunity?
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carkitter
Joined: Apr 29, 2005
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From: Auckland, NZ
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Just noticed that Vodafone have given their website a revamp. Much better looking IMO!
Vodafone are doing a special online only price of $299 for the W200. Anyone seen one of these in the shop? Certainly not seen them at Sony Style Newmarket or Sylvia Park lately. Anyway  + 512Mb M2 + 130 New Zealand music tracks for $299? Very tempting! Not that I need another phone ATM.
Edit: W200 available in Black and white!!!
Also noted K800i and W850i RRP now $699 and Z610 down to $460 new on TradeMe!
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carkitter
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Been quite a few things happen mobile phone-wise in Godzone...
On the front, the V630i has been discontinued  and the K610i has popped up to take it's place for $399 RRP. The S500 was pulled from SE.co.nz but is available at Parallel Imported in Black only at this stage. Beware the Green Keypad paint! K800i and W850i available at the Vodafone Online Shop for $629 each. Z310 clamshell been available now for a couple of months too. Sony style store now at Sylvia park, Mt Wellington, Auckland's second!
In the Mobile Industry there have been some major changes too!
Telecom have finally admitted thier CDMA mistake and have announced they'll be building a $350M GSM/UMTS2100 network, this will finally put pressure on mobile pricing and services and hopefully it'll lead to the sort of plans common in the UK where there is no peak/off peak differentiation.
Vodafone has released it's Mobile TV in conjunction with SKY. 9 channels are available and pay-per-view options to watch the Tri-nations rugby (I watched these) and Air NZ cup games which start next weekend. I'm surprised they don't broadcast the Warriors games, I'd definately pay for those. The Silver Ferns and the Americas Cup wouldn't go astray either.
I've been keen to get the S500 in Spring Yellow, but without 3G it really is quite useless to me, especially at $469 when a K610i sells for $399! I guess I'll probably wait for the W910 in Red... Whadya reckon?
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