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I would say Apple is probably higher than 4th now too. It's ridiculous how many iPhones I am seeing around these days. I remember being amazed when I saw a rich guy pull up in his Merc holding an iPhone to his ear, now 1 in 3 people I know seem to have one!
The other reason is and don't quote me on this but isnt there also a huge influx of foreigners coming into NZ. So for example a lot of British are in the country and the iphone sold like hotcakes there so people are bringing their handsets with them when they immigrate here.
I do agree about the cons of Apples world domination, they are making the public broke and using credit cards paying apps, itunes etc etc and using that money for them to make more products to make more money and to make more people broke. I can see the next year handsets that are good price becoming popular, so I think Apples strategy is a bit strange.
I do think their innovations are good but I wouldnt pay that price for 2 years old technology. Remember to pay top dollar for technology you get latest technology. I do think Nokia have got it right with the N8. Especially with the usb hosting that is a fantastic idea. I hope others (esp SE follow suit). I love SE and I intend to support them!
Need to see about getting myself an X10
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Posted: 2010-06-16 00:39:10
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On 2010-06-16 00:39:10, chunkybeats wrote:
...The other reason is and don't quote me on this but isnt there also a huge influx of foreigners coming into NZ. So for example a lot of British are in the country and the iphone sold like hotcakes there so people are bringing their handsets with them when they immigrate here.
Are UK iPhones unlocked?
The latest terms and conditions for iTunes from Apple says that you can't use your apps overseas, at least thats how I read it.
On 2010-06-16 00:39:10, chunkybeats wrote:
I do think their innovations are good but I wouldnt pay that price for 2 years old technology. Remember to pay top dollar for technology you get latest technology. I do think Nokia have got it right with the N8. Especially with the usb hosting that is a fantastic idea. I hope others (esp SE follow suit). I love SE and I intend to support them!
Need to see about getting myself an X10
Nokia smartphones are massively expensive.
N95 on release:$1699
N96: $1399
N97: $1600-ish
Nokia's high-end is more expensive than iPhone because Nokia puts in a lot of hardware features (which go out of date) whereas iPhone has software features which get better with firmware updates. Many high-end customers say they used to buy new phones every 2-3 months, now they just buy 1 per year (iPhone). Not to mention the plans which are the best value and highest subsidised on the NZ market and allow you to use online features which speed up decisions and save you time and money.
Hence iPhone is saving people money everywhere they turn, unless they blow it all on apps and music, which is not mandatory.
BTW,
A little bit of info gleaned from the NBR article on Telecom's announcement of the July 1 release of the Motorola Milestone Android phone:
The X10i should also shortly be available for Telecom, and will be followed by three more models from the Sony Ericsson stable.
Guesses anyone?
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Posted: 2010-06-16 04:39:00
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Vivaz Pro, X10 Mini, X10 Mini Pro?
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Posted: 2010-06-16 05:05:56
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Vodafone announce the release of the X10 Mini Pro.
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Posted: 2010-06-25 01:24:17
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You got a link there carkitter? Price?
I'm glad they chose the Pro. Seems like a good idea to get some Androids out there with a hardware keyboard. I wonder if the regular Mini is on its way too?
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Posted: 2010-06-25 04:45:31
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Just updated the front age of this thread! It hadn't previously been updated since October last year! So sorry about that guys.
In the updates I changed my own location and mobile phone, carkitter's mobile phones, and I completely reworked the 'phones in NZ' list to show more modern phones and to be entirely up to date as far as I can tell. If there's anything else that needs a change, give me a message.
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Posted: 2010-06-25 05:18:26
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On 2010-06-25 04:45:31, Muhammad-Oli wrote:
You got a link there carkitter? Price?
I'm glad they chose the Pro. Seems like a good idea to get some Androids out there with a hardware keyboard. I wonder if the regular Mini is on its way too?
Announcement on Vodafone forum.
Price - $599
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Posted: 2010-06-25 06:06:58
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Cheers carkitter. I'll be getting an X10 in the next few weeks I think. Had a play on one at the Vodafone store and was very impressed.
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Posted: 2010-06-25 08:55:42
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Hmm limited battery, no zoom (not a big deal), $600. I hope I dont regret it if I get this.
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Posted: 2010-06-26 11:31:17
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I don't think you will mate. Sony Ericsson seems to have got their Android phones pretty well the way they should be, and they'll only get better with the 2.1 updates.
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Posted: 2010-06-26 23:32:36
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