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@TAHIR, that's brilliant news. Thanx for the info, bro
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Posted: 2005-08-09 04:45:52
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At last, a decent piece of usefull info from Mr vodacom. If i did not have my v800 i would buy me one.
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Posted: 2005-08-09 08:23:00
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If Icasa have their way the K750 and other soon to released phones might be the last ones to be subsidised. @Tahir: What does the branded K750 cost?
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Posted: 2005-08-09 14:29:45
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@Brix, would you say a branded phone would be a better choice over an unbranded?
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Posted: 2005-08-09 16:07:28
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@Kryptik: It depends what sort of user you are. I'd have no hesitation giving my mother, who finds sms'ing, a branded phone.
For the internet generation like myself branded phones don't make because the challenge of discovering something new has been removed. Branded phones to their credit are cheap, Vodafone will make it's money back through directing users to their portal.
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Posted: 2005-08-09 17:42:56
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I know what you mean, my mother makes extensive use of text as well. That 750 deal sounds good, but will it satisfy my need re- MobiPocket, ebooks, etc?
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Posted: 2005-08-09 18:08:19
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@ Brix if you did not know that Vodafone branded handsets are allowed to browse other sites.Another thing is you dont know whats going on behind the doors of the cell business.What will happen is,the current networks will still give customers a choice of signing a 24 month contract,18 month contract,12 month contract or a month to month contract.Other options are customers buy the phones for cash and get lower call rates.Not forgetting number portability..BANNING OF FREE CELLPHONES will not happen but customers will have other options.Since ICASA HYPED this SAGA so much in the press ,the cell network are signing on alot of new customers+ renewing contracts.Alot of customers think its their last chance to get a free phone.Customers are renewing and signing on contracts like its going out of fashion.THIS YEAR IS THE MOST EXCITING YEAR FOR TELECOMS.
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Posted: 2005-08-09 19:10:21
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Granted my last post didn't make sense...what I wanted to say and what most people on Esato agree is that branded handsets to a degree are more user-friendly.
Tahir's got a vested interest in seeing more ppl take out contracts so he can't argue about Icasa's hearings into it. They're trying 2 make the cost of calls cheaper but many don't seem 2 get the point.
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Posted: 2005-08-09 19:59:06
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Well, if branding will give me browsing at a fixed monthly cost, as some imply/say, i'm all for it since i spend a vast amount of time online.
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Posted: 2005-08-09 20:17:40
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The unlimited GPRS is the hook by which they're trying to lure customers. If you're not 2 fussed about having network branding all over and inside ur phone then definitely go the Vodafone route.
On a side note I see the Blk V3 RZR is selling for an incredible R2099 exc MTN starterpack...that's good value.
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Posted: 2005-08-09 20:33:37
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