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iPad coming to NZ in July according to an Apple press release.
Details on pricing and plans yet to be announced.
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Posted: 2010-05-08 14:35:41
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You getting one carkitter?

Man the prices at Expert Infotech fall like crazy! X10 was $924 a few days back, now its $885. Nearly a $40 drop. In a few weeks anybody will be able to afford one!
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Posted: 2010-05-09 08:21:06
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I did see the X10 for $895 before the price changed to $924. Odd that.

As for the iPad - I have no use for one at present. I think the 3 main target groups are:
1) Children - books, movies, games, internet and no need to navigate Windows or OSX has got to be a big plus for parents.
2) Seniors - for the same reasons as above but add Photo Album, Facebook and TradeMe to the list.
3) Business travellers - the sort of people who already are interested in eReaders and can easily afford the device plus a data plan.

If all goes to plan an I am employed in the IT industry before Xmas, then an iPad would make a great present for the kids, especially as the ex has just bought a Mac.

I'm quite intrigued by the rumoured HP tablet running WebOS. I'm quite partial to the WebOS UI and would love to try out a Palm Pre or the afore-mentioned tablet. As always the available content will decide which device is best and I think Apple might have this sewn up.
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Posted: 2010-05-09 13:51:21
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Wow! Some crazy SE pricing on the Vodafone site at present.
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Posted: 2010-05-09 14:49:09
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Thanks guys with the advice, but my W995a doesnt like my O2 uk sim card. It does work on my old W810i but on my w995a it shows it as a inactive sim. A bit strange, I dont think it supports GSM sim cards while roaming in NZ. Im only worried about my old uk sim card because it still has credit on it from 2 years ago and I was using my old w810i to check, but my other half has my w810i so I dont really want to bother her much!!! Maybe i will just save for an x10 and sell my w995a .

As for the ipad discussion, I already saw a guy in a pub on Friday night with one (yes in a pub!, get a life!) and it made him look ridiculous really! He was struggling to hold it in a busy pub and having to hold the beast. A stupid device to be honest and really anything from Apple is stupid. Although I still have my old ipod video but its due to die any day now so need to think of a replacement!!! (Hopefully the X10
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Posted: 2010-05-10 03:59:13
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Good prices! I saw the $29 and was ready to click on it! Then I realised... Still, they are good, especially Naite, but I feel that in today's market, Naite is just a bit boring.
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Posted: 2010-05-10 14:51:14
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@M-O
I think the styling kinda 'peaked' with the V640i as far as the 2MP/3G range goes. Still the features hidden away inside are pretty good for $147

@chunkybeats
If you get an X10 wouldn't you upgrade the Mrs to the W995a and retire the W810?
I always thought the W810 was outdated even when it was new, with the saving grace being that A/F camera.
SE was already making 3G phones by that stage and A2DP came along not much later.
In fact, few ladies would turn down an iPhone in my experience... the spec list doesn't bother them, they just like the excellent screen and the simplicity.

Best replacement for an iPod is another iPod I think, probably a 64GB iPod Touch to take advantage of the apps and games.
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Posted: 2010-05-11 02:03:22
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I agree. Definitely a great phone for the money, but style-wise there are many other phones that are going to attract people's attention first for sure.

Completely agree here. Wouldn't plant my money on an iPod Classic these days... They must be about ready to be retired from Apple's line up. iPod Touch memory sizes are just going up and up too, 64GB would keep me sorted easily until I next upgraded. Very very happy with my X1000 Walkman though, but wouldn't recommend it to anyone simply because of the cost!
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Posted: 2010-05-11 07:24:20
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Rumour on TUAW about MobileMe becoming free in the near future (currently US$99 per annum). This supposedly the reason that Apple is building a $1bn data centre in the US at the moment. I've always wanted to subscribe to MobileMe but could never justify the expense. I'll definitely sign up as soon as it's free.
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Posted: 2010-05-11 14:07:56
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X10 officially announced (in NZ)

$1399, available in June.

Yes you read that right. I'm apoplectic with rage. I went postal on SENZ here and here.

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Posted: 2010-05-13 01:48:34
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