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If i were to purchase a Sony Ericsson phone (e.g. k700) from either dubai or bangkok, would i be able to use it in london?
would i need to unlock the phone?
are there any drawbacks to buying phones from abroad?
will they be cheaper?
thanks,
Agent BouaZiZi
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Posted: 2004-07-20 16:20:07
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i dunno, you've gotta make sure its GSM, and also that its unlocked. coz otherwise it ain't gonna work!
at least i think. please correct me if i'm wrong!
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[ This Message was edited by: four on 2004-07-20 15:25 ]
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Posted: 2004-07-20 16:22:56
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Residentevil Posts: > 500
Make sure get the warranty with it.
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Posted: 2004-07-20 16:30:20
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If it's an
unlocked triband it should work on any GSM network worldwide.
(Not sure what's up with that 850Mhz vs 900Mhz band stuff in the States though)
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Posted: 2004-07-20 16:35:01
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Hi,
well purchasing a phone outside EU does not give you international warranty..So if you ask me then pay extra and buy peace of mind...
U will not want to fly back to Dubai to change a faulty phone as compared to walking down the street and get it fixed from a SE center..
However if you choose to buy abroad then do keep the bill/box/manual and check all items..Make sure that the phone is unlocked you can check that by going into the service menu and check if any locks applicable..!
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Posted: 2004-07-20 16:37:53
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just so you know, service menu is >*
also be careful where you buy it from as a lot of places will try and rip you off (i speak from experience) and they just give you a phone with no box of manual or anything. also the manual will be in thai or dubaian (sorry for the lack of geographical knowledge - after all, i AM only 13)
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[ This Message was edited by: four on 2004-07-20 15:59 ]
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Posted: 2004-07-20 16:48:54
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thanks for the feedback guys!
apart from needing to buy an adaptor for the plug unit, and having to unlock it, is there anything else i would need to change or look out for?
has anyone ever bought a phone from abroad?
if so, what did YOU look out for?
Thanks again!
Agent BouaZiZi
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Posted: 2004-07-20 17:26:28
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You just need a plug adapter. Phones in Dubai and Bangkok are generally unlocked. If you buy from duty free shops in Dubai, it's pretty safe. Bangkok... stick with large reputable stores like department stores, mobile networks, or SE shop.
Problem with small shops overseas is many will scam you. Give you used/refurbished/stolen/rebuilt-from-scrap units, or say a T630 but with T610 under the shell. They might also switch the original battery with fake ones, remove accessories, etc. The list is long and scary.
You can check the IMEI on the unit (via keystroke and label) and the box and they should all match.
There is no international warranty but in general SE service centres in UK will try their best to fix your unit, provided it's not one with Chinese language interface.
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Posted: 2004-07-20 20:55:55
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Yes its true. My T610 4 example is a complete waste i cant upgrade the fw. My T610's imei is 123456 and so on. Isnt it weird to have an imei in that order
This message was posted from a T610
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Posted: 2004-07-20 21:02:54
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omg! if my imei was 123456.... and legit i'd be well pleased with myself! but something tells me that will never happen to anyone... that is shouting altered imei!! which, by the way, is illegal
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Posted: 2004-07-21 10:19:27
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