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ws4936
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PostPosted: 15:41 - 30 Jun 2010    Post subject: ...and talking of apple.... Reply with quote

Got a wicked deal on an iphone 3gs last night.
a White 32gb iphone 3gs, on the three network:
30ppm
24mth
500minutes
5000 texts
5000 3 to 3 calls
120 picture mail
1gb data
Handset price 29pounds.

This deal ends tomorrow, they're putting the prices up.
Cracking phone, Cracking deal!
I was going to pay 89pounds for the 16gb handset as 32 was out of my price range, but that was with orange, and they dont' offer HALF of what three are offering!!!!

Hurry - you won't see a deal like this for a while!
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PostPosted: 17:22 - 30 Jun 2010    Post subject: Reply with quote

Your still stuck in a 24 month contract with a phone that has been replaced with the new version.
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PostPosted: 17:58 - 30 Jun 2010    Post subject: Reply with quote

Finglonga wrote:
Your still stuck in a 24 month contract with a phone that has been replaced with the new version.


My intention was to have a phone that i would not want to replace in 2 years time, so.......i wanted a decent phone. I was gonna go for an iphone4, but after [CEO] Jobs explaining to users that you have to hold the phone a certain way (please don't touch the black bits on the bezel, it'll cut your signal off) i thought it was best to go for the 3GS, after all, this iphone4 problem is not a software.firmware problem, this was a monumental design flaw which isn't going to be easily fixed. This was a 3 part antennae for BT/Data/Voice, which unless they're going to recall and redesign and replace - then i think my choice was a safe bet.

Orange have now only got the 8gb version in black for what seems to be alot more expense, dearer handset, less minutes, less texts, less data allowance.
On my current orange contract i had to shut off incoming and outgoing photo messaging as it costs you to receive or send!

Three give 120, i was like gobsmacked!

So long Orange Smile
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PostPosted: 18:08 - 30 Jun 2010    Post subject: Reply with quote

24 month contract at £30 and you still had to pay for the phone?
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PostPosted: 18:13 - 30 Jun 2010    Post subject: Reply with quote

Pernig wrote:
24 month contract at £30 and you still had to pay for the phone?



Considering it's worth, (which i take it you don't understand) it's a good deal.....trust me.

I was willing to pay 89 pounds for the 16gb for alot less goodies at 35pounds a month....so yes, 30 pound for the handset, 30 ppm, i bit his hand off.
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PostPosted: 19:09 - 30 Jun 2010    Post subject: Re: ...and talking of apple.... Reply with quote

ws4936 wrote:
on the three network


I just found the flaw in the plan.... Wink

Also, you have a capped internet usage on that plan, which for the iPhone is not a good idea, nearly every app uses the 3G net if it cant find a usable wireless network.

The Orange plan has free net usage.
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PostPosted: 19:21 - 30 Jun 2010    Post subject: Reply with quote

What you should have done is got a phone on a good contract on a service provider that works AND an ipod touch.

Oh no wait, hang on Embarassed

To be honest considering what some of the fanboys at work have paid for the whyphone I dont think its a bad deal, with the exception of the '3' bit and the '1gb' bit Thumbs Up

Although on my last mobile deal I got a free phone, unlimited texts, 1000 minutes all for £20 a month and they gave me £200 cashback...

...which I then spent on the ipod touch Doh!

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PostPosted: 19:49 - 30 Jun 2010    Post subject: Re: ...and talking of apple.... Reply with quote

ws4936 wrote:
Got a wicked deal on an iphone 3gs last night .... on the three network....


Three network is a MAJOR, and I repeat, a MAJOR problem in my experience.

I've had a contract phone and my son has had an internet dongle with the Three network, and both had extensive network coverage problems.

If it was me, I can honestly say that it wouldn't matter what package deal or eye candy was included, I'd NEVER go with Three again (even if they were paying me!)

Maybe I was REALLY unlucky, but at least you can make your own informed decision
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PostPosted: 20:48 - 30 Jun 2010    Post subject: Reply with quote

ws4936 wrote:
Considering it's worth, (which i take it you don't understand) it's a good deal.....trust me.


It's worth what you're willing to pay for it. Not having a go, it just sounded a bit steep to me.
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PostPosted: 20:51 - 30 Jun 2010    Post subject: Reply with quote

You got shafted.

If the main reason you didn't get the iPhone 4 was because of the signal issue then more fool you.

It doesn't cut off the complete signal, it will reduce it slightly, same as if you wrapped anything around an aerial.
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PostPosted: 21:25 - 30 Jun 2010    Post subject: Reply with quote

R34lN1nj4 wrote:

The Orange plan has free net usage.


Actually it has a fair usage policy of 750mb, i know, because it's whom i was going to go with when my current [orange] contract expired - but they were asking too much man...way too much.



Dazbo666 wrote:

Three network is a MAJOR, and I repeat, a MAJOR problem in my experience.

I've had a contract phone and my son has had an internet dongle with the Three network, and both had extensive network coverage problems.

If it was me, I can honestly say that it wouldn't matter what package deal or eye candy was included, I'd NEVER go with Three again (even if they were paying me!)

Maybe I was REALLY unlucky, but at least you can make your own informed decision


I'd say that's a fair post - again each to their own if you can get a good signal, then gfi - i however have been on orange since the brick phone days, and when i moved here it just went to pot. (looks for the underline part)....anything is better than not getting a signal on your phone and paying for it, i.e. goodbye orange. All i can do is give it a chance and see what happens Smile



Pernig wrote:
It's worth what you're willing to pay for it. Not having a go, it just sounded a bit steep to me.


True - but i have been watching with much anticipation at the markets (well the 16gb markets as the 32 was well out of range)...this is a good deal man....well to me it is, i'm happy Laughing



lllN30lll wrote:
You got shafted.

If the main reason you didn't get the iPhone 4 was because of the signal issue then more fool you.

It doesn't cut off the complete signal, it will reduce it slightly, same as if you wrapped anything around an aerial.


Slightly in this house equals that to going back in antiquated times and re-developing the phone from scratch with big ass resistors and that smell of burning plasticy electronics.... I couldn't do it..and i'm glad from what i've heard..... anyhooo....only time will tell.


This was meant to be a heads up.... wish i hadn't bothered, lol Laughing
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