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Gigs
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They should make the manufacturer pages free too 
 's site isn't really a dog when you compare it to the montrosity that is vlive! .. >:/
I wodner how our euro users would feel about a 3mb plan, eesh, we really are on the primitive ends of data plans when it comes to Vodafone.
btw re: 3G,
afaik Vodafone have only launched the testing of it, not the full service as yet. Though I think that businesses have had the chance to get in early on it, which wouldn't surprise me.
I wish telstra clear would take off and give some GSM competition. |
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Muhammad-Oli
Joined: Jun 13, 2004
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I've got a complaint...Don't Vodafone's call prices piss you off? I gotta admit i'm only on prepay and its just too much to pay for a call!
@carkitter No I didn't go to the game, but it was good though!
Sometimes on prepay, you can use your last dollar to surf WAP as much as you like until you get off WAP, then they charge you, but sometimes they charge you during your WAP session...whats up with that?
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Gigs
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Vodafone have never been on the ball when it comes ot billing.
Remember when PXT was free for a month?
That was because they hadn't worked out how to bill it properly 
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carkitter
Joined: Apr 29, 2005
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@Gigs 
That's probably why 3G isn't on stream yet. They are probably looking at thier Data Plan Rates and scratching thier heads. I hear we pay some of the highest Data Rates in the world. Can anyone from Northern Hemisphere browsing this forum confirm?
http://www.vodafone.co.nz
@Oh li
I've never been on Prepay so I can't comment. I chose a G025 200min plan ($25/month) first up, followed by a 021 GET300 (weekends and evenings) and now a Motormouth Plan with 3MB Data. I tend to make calls rather than text, but I use PXT whenever I have the time.
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Gigs
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@oh-li:
Prepay seems a little bugged...
Maybe its to do about how they bill it internally?
@car:
and at the data plans, all these people on esato wanting edge etc... Must be nice not to have to worry about a 100-1000 data bill lol
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carkitter
Joined: Apr 29, 2005
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News Flash! K750i available at Parallel Imported for$999
Also available on TradeMe at around $800
Note: Lots of people on TradeMe buying Second Hand Mobile phones and Bluetooth Accessories at Parallel imported's "NEW" prices. Electronic goods sold second hand are only worth 60% of new price even in good condition. Buyer Beware! Always look around... |
citysoldier
Joined: May 15, 2005
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I saw it advertised in the paper for $1199 in parallel imported. Thats a ripoff. Its coming out this month for $899. Im gonna get it from China for around $700 or ill wait a bit longer. Especially hearing about all these bugs. Maybe wait for the new firmware |
carkitter
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I was at P/I yesterday and it was definately $999. $1199is a rip-off I agree.
re:firmware ... You're right, might be best to wait. I want the W800i but I'll wait 'til it's camera is updated to the newer version. |
Gigs
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I'd rather not go P/I personally.. I'd prefer a warranty thats supported here. Specially on a newer phone like a K750 or W800.
Specially given how much does firmware releases lol
I've heard its only going to be about $800-900 on release anyhow. Which hopefully isn't too far away.
The big question for me is will it be live!'d or not.. I hope not.
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citysoldier
Joined: May 15, 2005
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Sony Ericsson said its out in June. My Mobile magazine said its expected RRP is $899. I may be taking a risk with getting the phone from China, meaning waranty wont be available here but it will be cheaper. I think you can update the firmware yourself now with the USB cable that comes with it though.
If you get it in NZ on release Ill bet it will be vodafone branded |
carkitter
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I hope you can use the USB to update your firmware but don't hold your breath, I think you may still have to use a desktop stand (DSS-60) as is the case with the K700. Remember, K750i / W800i will have the new connectors on the bottom and therefore will not use the current DSS-25.
What wrong with Vodafone branding? It's OK with the Ferrari F1 team.
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Gigs
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Yeah like its good to be compared with Ferarri's formula one team this season cark'
(Go the mclarens! )
I don't think the CDS-60 will be much different from the USB cable that comes with it, after all the only phones required it because everything done on the old connector was serial.
I'd imagine the new interface is alot more versatile.
Even at $899 offically, its' not that bad compared to what the P/I's are saying for price then. I just wish vodafone would hurry the hell up with 3G |
citysoldier
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Well if vodafone brand the outside meaning not black and come up with their own colours like the F500, disable mp3s and ring tones, restrict anything else or make their own icons and stuff I dont think it would be so good. Of course the phone will still be a good phone I think it would be better if it was left the way Sony Ericsson made it. |
Gigs
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I guess that depends on IF then :/
I can't imagine they'd brand a K750i too much, icons sure, a vodafone logo, more than likely, but they'd be a little stupid to change the looks of the phone itself.
in someways though I'd love a branded W800i, red instead of orange around it would be funky.
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Tutai
Joined: Feb 15, 2002
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Kiwi signing in. This forum is fantastic, always use it as a reference site. |
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