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Hobbs
Thats so true
but what ive done is to download lots of Flash Themes and Layouts, these modders already have so many so when i start getting bored i just change them. All these things are tiny. Flash Themes with vibrating menu are only upto 350kb! The Acoustics and Cam Drivers are at MAX 20kb so even the data bundle is not chowed quickly. Ye the sound is amazing, my K850's single loundspeaker destroyed even my mates N95-2 loudspeakers, it even has quite a bit of bass so when i study i dnt always have to use headphones. Via headphones the K850 is now louder than the N81
its unbelievable.
Falcon
Thats not a bad way to make some extra dough at all
you're lucky, im drowning in envy lol! R2000 for a P1? Thats a steal.
Kyle
Nice
move to my Miami, make lots of cash, marry a Victoria's Secret Model and retire in a Miami mansion
lol, hmm one day.
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Posted: 2008-11-06 12:01:20
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Congrats to everyone, can hardly believe its been four years since a couple of people started posting here.
Anyway it was my moms birthday yesterday and was pissed me off most was that I couldn't call her because the local network( Globe) was down...not texts or calls.
How are you guys feeling about Vodafone's impending acquisition of Vodacom? It was announced today. Here's the full press release. (apologies in advance for it being so long, I got it off an email)
06 November 2008
Vodafone has agreed to acquire an additional 15% stake in Vodacom Group (Proprietary) Limited ("Vodacom Group") from Telkom SA Limited ("Telkom") for a cash consideration of ZAR22.5 billion (c.£1.4 billion) less the pro rata consolidated attributable net debt of Vodacom Group of approximately ZAR1.55 billion (c.£0.1 billion). The transaction will increase Vodafone's shareholding in Vodacom Group from 50% to 65%. Vodacom Group will be listed on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange ("JSE") and the remaining 35% of Vodacom Group will be demerged by Telkom to its shareholders.
The acquisition is subject to, among other conditions, approval by 75% of Telkom's shareholders and is interconditional upon Vodacom Group being listed on the JSE and Telkom demerging the remaining 35% of Vodacom Group to Telkom's shareholders. Telkom's two largest shareholders, the Government of South Africa and the Public Investment Corporation Limited, owning a combined 58%, have irrevocably committed to vote in favour of the transaction and will become significant shareholders in Vodacom Group following the completion of the transaction. The Government of South Africa has agreed that it will retain a minimum shareholding of 10% in Vodacom Group for a period of 12 months after the listing on the JSE.
Commenting on the transaction, Vittorio Colao, Chief Executive of Vodafone, said:
"As a long-term investor in South Africa we are delighted to be increasing our shareholding in Vodacom Group, the country's leading mobile operator with a presence in four additional African markets. We will continue to support the management team in their strategy of transforming Vodacom into a full service provider in Africa and also look forward to playing a greater role in delivering the broader social benefits of mobile telecommunications in the continent. We are confident that the transaction will deliver value to our shareholders."
Principal benefits
The principal benefits to Vodafone of the transaction are:
Delivers operational control of Vodacom Group, an attractive asset
The leading mobile network operator in South Africa, with a market share of 55%
A portfolio of growing operations: the number one operator in Tanzania, Lesotho and the Democratic Republic of Congo and the number two operator in Mozambique
The leading mobile broadband service provider in South Africa with an expanding total communications service offering across sub-Saharan Africa
Well positioned to capture the growth from the fast-growing enterprise market in Africa following the announced intended acquisition of the telecommunications assets of Gateway Telecommunications
Enhances Vodafone's consolidated growth profile
Vodacom Group delivered 17.1% revenue growth and 15.7% EBITDA growth for the financial year ended 31 March 2008
Provides further opportunities for value creation through network operating cost reductions and procurement benefits
Financial impact on Vodafone
The transaction meets Vodafone's stated financial investment criteria. Following completion of the transaction, Vodafone will account for Vodacom Group as a subsidiary undertaking.
The transaction is expected to be enhancing to adjusted earnings per share from the first year post acquisition excluding the impact of intangible asset amortisation. The transaction will also enhance Vodafone's free cash flow generation per share.
As a result of accounting for Vodacom Group as a subsidiary, Vodafone will fully consolidate Vodacom Group's results which will include the recognition of additional acquired intangible asset amortisation with a corresponding adjustment for minority interests. The increased amortisation arises both from the additional intangible assets resulting from the acquisition of a controlling interest and the revaluation of intangible assets held in respect of Vodafone's existing stake in Vodacom Group. The additional impact on earnings from acquired intangible asset amortisation, net of associated tax and adjusting for minority interests, is expected to be around £250 - £300 million in year 1, around £150 - £200 million in years 2 and 3, and approximately £50 - £100 million thereafter. As a result, the transaction is expected to be dilutive to adjusted earnings per share post acquired intangible asset amortisation for the three years post acquisition and accretive thereafter.
The transaction will be financed through existing cash resources and committed debt facilities.
Other transaction details
Vodafone has agreed with the Government of South Africa, inter alia, that the Vodacom identity will remain visible on the African continent. In addition, Vodafone has agreed that Vodacom Group will be the exclusive investment vehicle through which it will make acquisitions in sub-Saharan Africa (excluding Ghana and Kenya where Vodafone is already present).
Completion of the transaction and listing of Vodacom Group shares on the JSE is expected during the first half of 2009. The transaction is subject to customary competition authority and regulatory approvals and the listing of Vodacom Group.
For further information:
Vodafone Group
Investor Relations
Telephone: +44 (0) 1635 664 447
Media Relations
Telephone: +44 (0) 1635 664 444
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Posted: 2008-11-06 14:21:00
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Have you seen the SE K850 James Bond advert Guc.What do you think of it?
I love the Nokia N-Series ads.They very good.
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Posted: 2008-11-06 14:52:37
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Thanx for the info, Brix. If it means that we'll see increased service levels, better deals and lower tariffs i'm happy... I'd really like to see them get the ball rolling with a fixed-rate unlimited data package. It may encourage the other networks to follow suit. Monkey see, monkey do...
Wanqa, ja nee my bru, the gêp is very much part of the uniform
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Posted: 2008-11-06 14:58:00
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Hobbs
SE K850 ad of James Bond? Nope, didnt even know that the K850 would be in it. Ye i love the Nseries ads to, the N82 and N95-1 had the best ones in my opinion although i really liked the The Next Episode thing. You seen the E90 ads?
All
Some pics of the flash themes i have put in. Pics taken with the U700.
The theme im Currently using:
The Others:
This is an interesting theme, the two girls you see actualy dance while you browse the menu, it can lag a bit but really cool:
Heres a short video i made of this theme in the menu, vid taken by N81 so it aint that clear if you're using a PC:
http://www.speedyshare.com/114620167.html
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Posted: 2008-11-06 17:31:49
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@gucci,
Lmao, Now thats the american dream. Dnt even hve 2 marry a victoria's secret model. U can make a movie star. Like keira knightly. Mmmmmm. Wow wow wi wow
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Posted: 2008-11-06 17:42:35
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Vertu 's latest offering will certainly woo some hardcore, very-well-heeled Ferrari fans:
http://www.esato.com/board/viewtopic.php?topic=177367
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Posted: 2008-11-06 20:34:09
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@GUCCI
I can see you cursing the phone when it starts misbehaving, this is the worst SE phone in terms of acting up.
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Posted: 2008-11-06 21:51:38
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Nice themes Gucci.
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Posted: 2008-11-06 22:16:24
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Yeah I agree, especially that first theme.
@ gola:
Kickin' myself for not getting that Lotto ticket LOL: I've just won 'Playtime' again...
http://www.esato.com/board/viewtopic.php?topic=177378&start=30
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Posted: 2008-11-06 23:04:15
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