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| Thread ID: 65865 | 2006-02-02 21:03:00 | Cellphone options? | Tony (4941) | PC World Chat |
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| 426670 | 2006-02-08 20:51:00 | I never thought my original post would provoke such discussion!Unfortunately it turned into a discussion of mid range and high end phone which probably wasn't all that helpful for you. :) would you actually use a 2mp camera?Yes. The thing is, if you have a good camera in your phone it is convenient. Then when you go and buy a digital camera you don't have to worry about the size because you know you have a small camera to carry when you can't take a larger one. I have a K700 which doesn't take photos good enough to print, though I would consider upgrading when 3MP camera phones with 2x optical zoom are available - obviously this could be a while due to price. :p on price, please, do point me to a vodafone gsm that is $79 that can txt, phone, has wap etc. nokia 2112 on telecom can. the cheapest gsm i can see is $129. and dont quote parallel imported, keep it in perspective.Two things here: 1) How many people do you know that go to the shops and say "I want your cheapest phone please." Price is a factor but when you are deciding between $79 and $129 I really don't think that most people would focus on the price difference like they would when you get into the high range phones and the price differences are sometimes $100+. 2) Most people I know buy parallel imported goods for two reasons. Firstly, they cost less that buying from Vodafone and secondly, because you don't get Vodafone branding on your phone. I think it is very much in perspective to use imported prices as a comparison, especially when we are debating which is most cost effective. telecom mobiles also support mp3 playback, so whats your point? at least have a foot to stand on if you are going to make wild accusations. While I don't see MP3 playback as a key feature in a phone, you have to compare how the phone handles the MP3s rather that the fact the feature exists. well, considering pxts are cheaper on telecom, $0.20c rather than $0.50c From Vodafones website: ;) Receiving a PXT is free. Sending a PXT to any 021 or 029 mobile costs just 20c including GST per recipient, whether you send it from your mobile or from PXT World, our online PXT centre. Sending a PXT to any 025 or 027 mobile or Vodafone Australia mobile costs just 50c including GST per recipient, whether you send it from your mobile or from PXT World , our online PXT centre. Nothing wrong with being STUCK in NZ. Just because you come from overseas does not mean that everyone wants to go where you're from. I have yet to live overeseas and frankly I can see NO POINT whatsoever going anywhere else.One consideration (other than the fact most New Zealanders do travel) is that Econet is launching a new GSM network in New Zealand later this year. If you want to try it out you will need a GSM phone. Personally I would rather just change the SIM card than buy a new phone, so Ninjabear's argument that switching between operators is more difficult with CDMA will soon be applicable in New Zealand as well. It all comes down to your needs, but for me, when deciding between Vodafone and Telecom the focus is on the handsets. Vodafone has better handsets for my needs and thus I am a customer. |
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| 426671 | 2006-02-09 04:20:00 | I didnt say stuck in NZ is a bad thing.I only said that telecom CDMA network is only workable in NZ only and that the feeling of being trapped in one network is a bad thing. While I travel alot Im sure alot of New Zealanders travel too. My cousin is just about to travel for vacation and her CDMA mobile will be useless Gsm has better handsets and I dont see the need that GSm will die anytime soon. There's more freedom with GSm handsets |
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| 426672 | 2006-02-09 05:20:00 | I have a bluetooth headset however while i was walking down the street everybody was asking me what it was.It was really strange.I thought that everyone would know what it was.Just ignore them. Say "transporter room ... two to beam up ... NOW", and watch them run. | Graham L (2) | ||
| 426673 | 2006-02-09 06:19:00 | I have a bluetooth headset however while i was walking down the street everybody was asking me what it was.It was really strange.I thought that everyone would know what it was. Just ignore them. Say "transporter room ... two to beam up ... NOW", and watch them run.When I was working in Sydney in the mid 70s those of us on call had pagers. No fancy two-way communication, just a beep that meant you had to find a phone and call in. My friend used to cause panic amongst his more anarchic friends by going off into a corner when his went off and pretending to talk into this magic box. They were all convinced he was a CIA mole. :waughh: |
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