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carkitter
Joined: Apr 29, 2005
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From: Auckland, NZ
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NZ iPhone 3GS prices
Apple Online Store:
8GB $899 (1-3 business day delivery)
16GB $999 (24hr delivery)
32GB $1099 (Unavailable)
Vodafone Online Store:
8GB $899 (Out of Stock)
16GB $1179
32GB $1379
Will Vodafone's prices come down or are Apple's prices only temporary?
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Muhammad-Oli
Joined: Jun 13, 2004
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From: The NZ of L
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I'd say Apple's prices are until they are fully out of stock, in anticipation of the 4th iPhone. I don't see Vodafone matching Apple.
Well after a pretty long read through the PriceSpy forums, I am never buying from Expert Infotech again. The amount of dodgy things they do, they shouldn't even be allowed to sell anything. I'm looking elsewhere for my X10.
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carkitter
Joined: Apr 29, 2005
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From: Auckland, NZ
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I have bought several things from them:
8GB M2 memory card
Microsoft Bluetooth Mouse
21.5" HDMI monitor
Wifi n PC network card
3G wifi router
 C905
...and have had no problems with any of the items so haven't had a chance to try out their after-sales service.
I don't give these types of businesses room to take liberties. I don't buy online with my credit card and don't pay in advance for items that I haven't seen. I pay either in-store or in the case of the C905, on Laybuy after inspecting the phone and keeping all the receipts handy.
It pays to be cautious as all their phones are listed as 'Low quantity of stock'.
And I try not to buy no-name brands from importers. I could have got any number of oddball brands of monitor but chose to pay extra for a Philips and am glad I did.
I intend to get a white X10 from EI later this year.
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Muhammad-Oli
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From: The NZ of L
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I'm not gonna risk it. I've had a good run with phones lately, I'm almost due for a faulty one (not that I want that to happen of course). Now that I live in Auckland I won't buy without seeing what I'm getting either, unless it comes from a company I have trust in. Parallel Imported for example.
And I have bargained Parallel Imported's price down to be more competitive, so at this stage it's looking like I will have my X10 tomorrow!
I have bought my Aino from Expert Infotech, and an 8GB Sony Memory Stick Pro Duo for my brother. The Aino is fine, it's a faultless phone so far, so I guess in that respect I am lucky according to PriceSpy. The Memory Stick was a funny one. We paid for a Sandisk one and they gave us Sony which was listed as more expensive at the time. We wouldn't have thought anything of it if it weren't for the dodgy packaging, which said Sony but didn't quite look Sony. Not quite right, so we believe they sold us a knock-off.
I'm not going to risk it on such an expensive phone, so I will go with what parallel Imported have offered me, which very nearly matches EI anyway.
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Muhammad-Oli
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And I just bought an X10. Hopefully it will arrive tomorrow! I don't see why it shouldn't.
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carkitter
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From: Auckland, NZ
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CONGRATULATIONS!!!!! 
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Muhammad-Oli
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Thanks carkitter. I'll get some impressions up on here once I've had a good play with it!
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Muhammad-Oli
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And as carkitter said, the X10 Mini Pro has appeared on Vodafone! $599 but out of stock as usual for a new release.
I'll be keen to get some hands-on time with one down at my local VF store.
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Muhammad-Oli
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Well that sucks. I have to wait til Monday for my X10 because Albany Post Haste don't deliver and aren't open on Saturdays. I called them up this afternoon to see if I could pick up the package but their Albany office was closed already even though the Auckland city branch was still open (and is open Saturdays). What a pain in the butt.
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Evilchap
Joined: Aug 25, 2006
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From: New Zealand
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let me know when you get it, Im keen to hear what you think, Im loving it myself and know of some good apps to throw on it. |
Muhammad-Oli
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I've had it since Monday and it's great so far! I had a lot to learn with Android but I think I've got it now, I installed a couple of apps which make sorting other apps nice and easy.
The phone itself is very responsive despite still being on the first firmware for the X10. There is no update available for my one apparently, but that's ok because I have found no problems so far. Everything it does, it does super quick. It is easily the best looking and most impressive phone I have ever had, both software and hardware wise... Sony Ericsson's Android skin is really stunning even if it is always blue! 
The phone is pretty big and this can make it a little troublesome to handle at times, you really do need two hands. But the big screen means that the keyboard is a nice size and I really enjoy typing on it, even though I always thought I would hate a touch screen keyboard. I think I have texted more since Monday than I had for a month before I got the X10, but part of that may have been just me constantly being on Facebook and so on, which are really easy to set up and use.
Thoroughly recommend this one, but I know the experience is really an experience you can get on most higher end Android phones, so maybe I have to say I really recommend Android. I actually had a go on a Motorola Milestone in a Telecom shop yesterday and that was really nice too, it was on Android 2.1 and I saw a few differences like a larger homescreen to put widgets and stuff on. I look forward to the X10 update, but in saying that I can kind of see why SE isn't rushing – the X10 is really a great device even on 1.6. 
Any questions, just ask!
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citysoldier
Joined: May 15, 2005
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From: New Zealand
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How long does the battery last and in what sort of usage? Is the sound from the ear piece loud enough? |
Muhammad-Oli
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The sound from the earpiece is quiet as you've probably seen talked about elsewhere. I would say it is loud enough, but obviously others need it to be louder so it might pay to test first if you're looking at getting one, or keep an eye on the X10 thread to see if a new firmware improves it. I really don't think it's too bad though.
The battery for me lasts about a day and a half to two days under HEAVY usage. Seriously, I'm using it constantly cause I can't put it down! So obviously I haven't tested the battery under light or moderate use. But it seems good to me and apparently the battery issue has been pretty well fixed with the latest firmware which I have. I would hardly expect a phone with such a huge screen and so many apps and things connecting to the internet to have as good a battery as say an SE feature phone.
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citysoldier
Joined: May 15, 2005
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From: New Zealand
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Hadn't seen anything about the sound from the earpiece but now thats one more thing to think about. Only asked cause my K750 one is not great |
Evilchap
Joined: Aug 25, 2006
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From: New Zealand
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I must say the sound was an issue for me to, but you can always root it and install Audio Hack if its a big deal. Though the differnce between Bluetooth and plugin headsets is huge so if you need volume as do I, I would receommend using plugin and not bothering with Bluetooth. |
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