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Cheers buckle
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Posted: 2004-05-05 23:38:59
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http://www.mobilefun.co.uk/product/2683.htm
£65 from a dealer
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Posted: 2004-05-06 00:20:03
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http://www.directprepayphones.co.uk/default.php?cPath=23_25_92
75 quid
[ This Message was edited by: boyi on 2004-05-05 23:43 ]
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Posted: 2004-05-06 00:39:27
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Wanna sell me a Motorola A835 on 3 payg cheaper than £65 which is the price for a brand new one.
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Posted: 2004-05-10 20:46:52
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I don't want to sound negative, but I don't think you're going to get a new one for less than £65. At that price, it's a bargain. I got an NEC e313 for £69.99 from Phones4u of all places, and I think that was a bargain.
On the other hand, if you are willing to settle for 2nd hand, then I'm sure there are plenty of disgruntled 3 users out there wanting to cash in, maybe just not on these forums. You could try
http://www.3g.co.uk/3GForum
Remember that video calling is not included in the allowances, i.e. a £25 voucher will buy you 500 mins of voice calls, not 500 mins of video calls. Video calling costs 50p/min. With each voucher you get an allowance of £1.50 that you can use on video calling (among other things), if you want more then you need to buy a "Everything" add-on that gives you £5 allowance, or multiples thereof. You also get £2.50 when you connect to 3.
And check your coverage on the three.co.uk.
I, in fact, joined 3 yesterday and although it is quite impressive, it does leave a lot to be desired, especially when it comes to network reliability. I have had several dropped calls, many connection failures when trying to browse content, and inexplicable loss of signal for a few seconds, even when in a strong 3G service area. But I'll stick with them now that I've shelled out, 500 mins for £25 is one fantastic bargain.
-Jonathan.
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Posted: 2004-05-13 19:24:43
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I'd only use it for video calls. £15 for 30mins of calls is quite steep.
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Posted: 2004-05-13 19:41:07
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Yeah, it is.
Plus the fact you have to have a talk voucher first. I.E. You have to have a VideoTalk/VideoText voucher active before you can buy add-on packs. The cheapest VideoTalk/Text top-up is £15, valid for 30 days that gives you 100 talk/25 talk+100 text. That gives you £1.50 credit, enough for 3 minutes video calls. To make up the half hour, add £15 worth of credit. So we're talking £30 to make 30 minutes of video calls. Admittedly, you can make voice calls and/or texts too without paying more but it's still steep if all you're using it for is video.
Although, that said, their regular voice/text tariffs are extremely good value (same price on Contract as it is on 3Pay). So unless you're locked into a contract or are in love with your current network, or spend extremely little per month on a PAYG package, it might be worth considering switching?
[ This Message was edited by: jonat8 on 2004-05-13 19:13 ]
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Posted: 2004-05-13 20:09:55
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I wont switch as I get 1p a min staff rate at Orange
I can use the handset for the time being until orange launch their 3g service. Then unlock it.
Is the NEC 313 any good? I can get one for £45
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Posted: 2004-05-17 13:06:18
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hehe - just bought an NEC e313 on '3' Pay as you go for £39.99!! Bargain.
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Posted: 2004-05-20 10:54:13
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Where'd ya get that then? Must be an online price? I hear Woolies are doing the 313 for 50 right now.
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Posted: 2004-05-20 11:39:00
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