Mobile Phones

anyone know if wireless broadband modems come packed into mobile phones ?? !!
 :lol:

im gonna go with LG and sony ericssons from now on.

the new nokia phones do look really cool tho, i just dont trust their build

i want a phone with a real good camera 3mega pixels +

True. But you can't always choose what falls off the back of the truck.

If you want a 'real good camera' then buy a camera.

Devices that do many things never do any of them 'real good'... :)

i haven't found a phone that takes good no-flash photos at night

IPhone should be in Aus in June via Optus

Devices that do many things never do any of them 'real good'... :)

The iPhone is a piece of shit, and so is your face.

http://www.thebestpageintheuniverse.net/c.cgi?u=iphone

If you're trying to post messages on a web forum from an iPhone, you need to seriously evaluate where your life is going.

Thanks for that insightful comment mate. You don't know me and you have no idea of my situation right now. In fact I was interested to see how it was going to handle certain elements of the forum software (badly it turns out) so decided to give it a test for my own curiosity. Probably should be evaluating my life instead I guess...

Let's just keep the topic about mobile phones like I was doing, sharing my hands on review of the iPhone for people thinking of getting one and generating discussion about the points made, my direction in life is not one of those points.

Hug?

:lol:

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Oli, that can't be me. I know orange and powder blue do not go together.

Come on mate...

The iPhone is a piece of shit, and so is your face.

http://www.thebestpageintheuniverse.net/c.cgi?u=iphone

And you won't any time soon.

The sensors in phones are too small to take good photos, let alone good photos in shit lighting conditions.

Got an N95...I think its alright.
Took a non flash photo in my loungeroom last night...looks really good! imo of course...

iPhones are everywhere here...but i doubt i'll be getting one.

Got an N95...I think its alright.
Took a non flash photo in my loungeroom last night...looks really good! imo of course...

Oh lord, Peachey got the N95 8GB on Friday and all he has done all weekend is either have his head buried in the instruction book or talk non-stop about the features. He is totally in love. I think he may want to marry it.

Apparently the new US prices are: $199 for 8gb, $299 for 16gb. (USD)

wow thats really cheap. Less than Ipods themselves!

will be available on prepaid as well

I can't see why they'd offer them if there wasn't.

data costs a fair bit on mobile, unless things have changed drastically in the past 9 months, and the prepaid rate is usually higher. they get loads of money from people who download tunes/browse etc onto their iphones.

July 11 is our tentative release date.....

Do you think that the iphone is likely to have a radio?
I want my new phone to have a radio..

If ur not even spending $50 a month u may as well stick to prepaid. I think I read that the iPhone will be available on prepaid.

Why don't you just go and apply?!?!
The only people I know who have ever been rejected for a mobile have been up to their necks in debt (usually from other mobile contracts).

Have just spoken to a few people re: credit assessment checks. Optus probably can't tell anyone (including staff) what the check involves and detail why it'd be denied. Simply because it's not Optus that actually does it. There are agencies who Optus and other carriers outsource the credit checks to, so Optus wouldn't know exactly how it's done...

So ideally it'd be more useful to find out what credit agency they out source it to, then contact them to try and find out more info about what type of checks are done, if that's even possible.

agreed;)

Baycorp does most of the credit info, at least they used to.

 You can contact them to look at your credit history.

 From my time at the bank it's more a negative history that is going to hurt you rather than no history, especially for a mobile phone. You will have no probs oli.

I also find its best is to call them when they first open

in my experience, times not to call: just before work, lunchtime (11:30-2:30), just after school, just after work, monday mornings, friday afternoons.

these are the times where everyone else thinks it is a good idea to call in. calling inbetween these times usually results in a quicker response time/less hold music.

3 might not even have a network to use soon. Telstra don't want to renew the contract and Optus want nothing to do with them


thats the rumor anyway

3 might not even have a network to use soon. Telstra don't want to renew the contract and Optus want nothing to do with them


thats the rumor anyway

What would happen in that event? I'm about 6 months into a fresh 24 month plan, would I get to keep the phone and not have to pay the rest? That would be a good deal, like recompense for the inconvenience of losing my phone plan...

I mean it's just a rumor but yes. As it's them that's breaking the contract, you'd be good to go

Similar kinda thing came up a ton with Telstra closing the CDMA network

anyone know why my phone would occasionally come up with 'sim card registration failed'?  it appears randomly, and when i haven't even been using my phone.

i'll never not have a nokia again.

so much better than anything else i have ever had.

IMHO Nokia's menu system and layout is far more intuitive.

the "joystick thing" is the source of most SE evil

I'd get this if it wasn't a flip phone.

Sony Ericsson W980i
http://www.sonyericsson.com/cws/products/mobilephones/overview/w980?cc=au&lc=en

or there's

Sony Ericsson W960i
http://www.sonyericsson.com/cws/products/mobilephones/overview/w960i?cc=au&lc=en

Only just starting to have issues with my w900i and even then it's only because the headphone\charger plug cuts out every now and then.

Things I look for in a phone:
-NO joystick
-2mp plus camera w/flash
-Cover over camera lens
-Built in GPRS
-Mp3 player

Have currently got a 6110 navi but was thinking of upgrading to a N95.
A mate at work just got one and has had heaps of troubles with it.
I'm spewing, I thought I was on a winner.
Anyone else had troubles with N95?

Anyone else had troubles with N95?

Anyone else had troubles with N95?

on another note I hacked the Telstra lock off of a Motorola V6 Maxx the other day
very rewarding
take that telstra!

1337 |-|4><0|2

btw iphone is teh ghey
only for mac-poseurs

So, does anyone know if the N95 8GB is actually better than the N95?!

Things I look for in a phone:
-NO joystick
-2mp plus camera w/flash
-Cover over camera lens
-Built in GPRS
-Mp3 player

Have currently got a 6110 navi but was thinking of upgrading to a N95.
A mate at work just got one and has had heaps of troubles with it.
I'm spewing, I thought I was on a winner.
Anyone else had troubles with N95?

Anyone else here have Blackberry?

shattered the pink iphones aren't real

got the new Sony Erricson c902 yesterday must say i am liking it more and more very good phone imo

Microsoft Push looks like a good alternate to blackberrys


Jut got this in an email too about new "Timeless Caps"

This week we launch ‘yes’Timeless – mobile plans providing unlimited national calls and standard national SMS to any network within Australia



wow

U run ur own business... I'm sure u use some sales gimmicks as well.

Point your iPhone browser to www.zinio.com/iphone and you can browse full editions of heaps of different magazines for FREE including Playboy!

much rather go and DO/SEE amazing things that I can enjoy/share/remember as opposed to BUY great stuff to show how COOL i am only to have to keep wasting coin on keeping up to date and it be worth nothing in the end.

its a phone, get over it. i dont see the obsession, how is it 'the sex'? does it up your appeal? he/she has a nice phone, i am attracted to this shiny object. wtf?!

much rather go and DO/SEE amazing things that I can enjoy/share/remember as opposed to BUY great stuff to show how COOL i am only to have to keep wasting coin on keeping up to date and it be worth nothing in the end.

:wanksoff:

for the record-i love phones n gadgets n shit:)

You're Asian though.

You need cool gadgets to compensate for your below average penis size.

Not this Asian  :brow2:

English fool do you speak it?

My Motorola RAZR2 V9 is getting crappy reception in low reception areas
MUCH worse than most other phones


>: (

any ideas how to tweak it to receive better?
anyone?

I couldn't be happier with the Nokia N95  :E

I have an iPhone now and I am a lot trendier. Since I got it every chick I see looks at me like they want me.

It's awesome.

they are not chicks

just trendster skinny guys that dress/look like chicks

Not important.

I couldn't be happier with the Nokia N95  :E

they are not chicks

just trendster skinny guys that dress/look like chicks

My N95 switches itself off and back on sometimes. Doesn't ask for the pin code, but loads up the 'welcome to your nokia phone' crap.
It's strange...

Yep mine did the same.

upgrade the firmware and software (via unofficial means)

should fix it up

Do you just google for said fix?

Should be in here somewhere
or at least give you lots of info

http://www.allaboutsymbian.com/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=91

I swapped my N95 8GB for a Motorola so I haven't tinkered with one personally for a while

My mate Haggis has though, he is also using the GPS for free with voice navigation etc
he installed some software that avoids using expensive 'data' but still uses the GPS (as it should be)

I've seen it work
pretty sweet

N96 comes out soon, looks nice.

pretty much hey


i once asked a chick that rang me from vodafone where aboots  in canada she was from because her accent was obviously canadianshe said i'm from the phillipines but the woman who taught me to speak english is from vancouver.

true story

2 weeks till my contract runs out and I can get an iPhone :biggrin:

if MMS is important to you, don't do it!!

It doesnt have MMS?

hmmm i was thinking if I dont get a iPhone I'll get a Blackberry,
gotta have MMS!
think I need to do some more research...

I have a blackberry curve. It is awesome. That is all.

ugh the network sites don't make it that easy to check out their phones.

:lol:

chatting her up hey? nice work.

all those indians that call sound american because they are taught english by yanks.

:lol:

chatting her up hey? nice work.

all those indians that call sound american because they are taught english by yanks.

look into the HTC windows phones too. Pretty much set up just like a pc/laptop with the start menu in the bottom corner etc

I had one of these and it sucked, I sold it after 2 months and used the money to buy a PS3 instead!

Some shitty quirks with Windows mobiles:

- Most don't have a keypad and using the stylus gets real annoying after a while, it's impossible to text whilst doing anything else cos you need 2 hands to do it. Also when trying to text to a number like 199DANCE (FreshFM) there is no letters next to the numbers which makes life difficult.

IMO any phone which uses a stylus is hopeless. What happens when you lose the stylus? Well you have to sit there and mash the fucking screen with your fingers don't you. Next to impossible to do. Mine at least had a keypad though. Secondly my phone got a fairly mild crack down the screen which rendered the phone completey useless.

Got an LG Viewty Yesterday :D

was gonna get an iPhone but wanted to stick with 3 and also have MMS.

the camera is wicked and the huge touch screen is awesome too :)

iPhones are  :icecream: +  :ghey:

it looks like I will need one for work sooner or later

I need special room acoustics monitoring apps (made for the iphone)

dropped my phone off for repair late last week as the screen wasnt coming on anymore. still covered under warranty, so it should be fine... the repair tracking system is awesome, i can log in online to check the status and view the log of where it is and its current status. i remember when i was working for optus there was pretty much no way anyone could tell where a phone was or how long it would be before it was repaired, so this is a nice suprise...

the only thing that sucks is i have to use my old nokia 6280. its massive compared to my samsung, plus the battery lasts a maximum of 24 hours so i have to constantly charge the fucker...

http://discussions.apple.com/thread.jspa?messageID=8460964

:lol:

can't work out why anyone would "need" one for work? The new blackberrys are such a better business phone

Anyone got a blackberry storm?? Thinking of getting one for work they look pretty sweet and are packed with more than enough oomf by the looks.

ive been thinking of getting the iphone.

does anyone have one & can shed some light as to wether they love it or hate it?

ive been thinking of getting the iphone.

does anyone have one & can shed some light as to wether they love it or hate it?

depends what ya like in phones. 2 things about it some aren't aware of though is no MMS and no bluetooth

didn't realise there is no bluetooth. i won't be getting one til that and mms is sorted and when you can have your own ring/message tones

1 ?

does it rape your internet on the phone eg thru optus

or do you just always find a wireless free spot?

So i have been with optus now for over ten years and have only ever had one phone upgrade.

any pointers on how to go about scamming a great new phone for less than they are offering them for?

My iPhone has completely fucked itself after only 3 months.

They may look the shit but in reality are simply just shit. Avoid.

HTC UNVEILS THE HTC DREAM™ --
THE FIRST ANDROID-POWERED PHONE RELEASED IN AUSTRALIA

Intuitive Touch Screen and QWERTY Keyboard,
Plus Popular Google Products and Fresh, New Applications - available from Optus.

Sydney, Australia - February 05, 2009 - HTC Corporation, a global leader in mobile phone innovation and design, today unveiled its latest handset - the HTC Dream™, the first Android-powered mobile phone released in Australia. Available through Optus, the HTC Dream™ combines full touch-screen functionality and a QWERTY keyboard with a mobile Web experience that includes the popular Google products that millions have enjoyed on their desktop, including Google Maps™ with Street View™, Gmail™, YouTube™ and others.

With a fun and intuitive user interface and one-touch access to Google Search, the HTC Dream is also the first phone to provide access to Android Market in Australia, where customers can download a variety of applications to customise their phone.

"HTC, Optus and Google share a similar vision for making the mobile internet practical, fun and relevant," said Anthony Petts, Sales and Marketing Director ANZ, HTC Corporation. "The HTC Dream represents the culmination of this joint collaboration by offering a variety of services, applications and content that introduces an Internet experience that everyone can enjoy. We are honoured to be joining Optus and Google today to announce the launch of the HTC Dream in Australia."

Michael Smith, Acting Managing Director, Optus Consumer, said: "Optus customers will be the first in the country able to get their hands on this unique and innovative handset, showing our commitment to provide access to leading technology and innovation.

"Customers are increasingly using their mobile phone just as they use their PC. We are confident the HTC Dream will be popular with customers who enjoy the Google experience and want the internet in their back pocket.


"Optus' pricing plans have been designed to include substantial data allowances to help customers make the most of their mobile internet experience. This will give the freedom to explore the features and functionality of the device and platform, with the comfort of a choice of plans to suit their browsing needs," Mr Smith said.

Delivering the Familiarity of Google for a Superior Mobile Internet Experience:
The HTC Dream delivers a premium, easy-to-use mobile Web and communications experience in one device. Both Android and Optus services have been integrated seamlessly into the phone's form and function. The HTC Dream's large, vibrant display slides open to reveal a full QWERTY keyboard, great for communicating with friends online or using the phone's e-mail, IM and mobile messaging capabilities. As another option for accessing the device, the HTC Dream comes equipped with a convenient trackball for one-handed navigation.

With one-click search, HTC Dream users can search for relevant information, with the touch of a finger. A full HTML Web browser allows users to see any Web page the way it was designed to be seen, and then easily zoom in to expand any section. With built-in support for Optus' 3.5G network as well as Wi-Fi, the HTC Dream can connect to the best available high-speed data connection for surfing the Web and downloading information quickly and effortlessly.

"We're thrilled to see the mobile ecosystem in the Asia Pacific region embracing the Android platform. The openness that has shaped the Internet and driven innovation is now coming to mobile devices," said Daniel Alegre, Vice President, Sales and Operations - Asia Pacific, at Google. "The HTC Dream offered through Optus will transform users' mobile web experiences and provide an open platform for the next wave of exciting applications."

Communication on the Go:
The HTC Dream features a rich HTML e-mail client, which seamlessly syncs your e-mail, calendar and contacts from Gmail as well as most other POP3 or IMAP e-mail services. The HTC Dream multi-tasks, so you can read a Web page while downloading your e-mail in the background. It also combines Instant Messaging support for Google Talk™. With access to high-speed Web browsing and a 3.2 megapixel camera with photo-sharing capabilities, the HTC Dream is ideal for balancing a busy lifestyle, whether sharing pictures, checking the latest sports scores or accessing social networking sites.

Android Market:

The HTC Dream offers access to Android Market, which hosts many popular and unique applications from developers around the world. With just a couple of clicks, users can find, download and rate a wide range of innovative software applications -- from games to location-based services and on-the-go shopping -- to personalise their phone and enhance their mobile lifestyle.

Pricing & Availability:

The HTC Dream will be available through Optus from 16 February 2009. Optus Post-Paid mobile customers will be able to purchase the HTC Dream handset on four specially designed plans to suit all budgets, starting from $59 per month, plus handset costs. For more information, and terms and conditions, go to www.optus.com.au/dream.

a ton of touch screen ones on the market atm if your into that

must admit its a bloody aaaaaaaaaaawesome phone

picking up one of these tomorrow after work

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been waiting for the C908 to get released but my phone is well and truly busted now

I got one of these great phone but the battern life sucks balls.
It lasts me about 2 days and I don't really use it heaps.

Aparently 15 days standby, 9 hours talk.

turn your screen brightness and screen light time out down as far as it will go, thats how they get these massive numbers for standby... its not based on real usage, just minimum power consumption

My cousin was telling me that a mate of his has the c905 and while he thought it was an excellent phone, he was having a hard time hearing anybody as he said the speaker was sunk to low into the casing. Is this the case or is he just a deaf bastard?

If not I think I'll grab one of these asap.

picking up one of these tomorrow after work

(http://www.uncrate.com/men/images/2008/06/se-c905.jpg)

good deal!

Got it last week and after using it for a few days I am impressed! Nice size and has a really good feel to it. Feels as though it's built much better than the N95 I had.

cool

can u buy me one? Buddy?

If you buy a Crows membership and attend all home games. :)

Well I now have a 6210 Navigator, not bad, buttons a bit small.

Unfortunately they gave me the wrong phone the first time (a better one) but rang and asked me to bring it back, even though I'd opened it. I then threw out all the inside packaging to try and make it less desirable to switch it over, but they just went "Oh shit! We can't resell that! Oh wait... perhaps if we..." then proceeded to remove all the packaging from the new phone and used it to repack the other one, pretty well perfectly too.  :lol:

Dammit. Oh well, can't win them all.

tried, waiting list too long


U owe me a phone

Is it under warrenty or anything?

I had a heap of trouble to begin with on my Sony W900i. Changing the time zone from +930 to +1000 fixed everything.
I heard this problem was common throughout a few models in Sonys lineup, so it could be worth a shot.

On another note, I just got the new Sumsung Omnia the other day and besides not having anywhere to slot in the stylus, I'm loving it!!! I got Skype up n running last night through my home WIFI, super fast and easy downloading, syncing to Outlook... Windows Mobile FTW!!!

Oh, and it's pretty sexy (for a phone)!!!

Cheers, have already looked into SPB but I'll def check out the others asap.

anyone know any news about the n97 like when its comin out

Anyone have an unlock box? Want to unlock my Samsung F480 from 3. Not keen on the online services unless I have to. Am happy to pay money if anyone knows of local services that offer this though.

Looking to upgrade soon. Does anyone know any other places that do 3 mobile besides Allphones?

i got an iphone and i love it! and never ever thought i would say that about a touch screen phone.

i will never be bored again.

You will realise how much the iPhone sucks when you find some addictive game and end up wasting a lot of time on it.

lol she's already there

some game where there's a list of things, and she has to find them in a kitchen

loves it

 :lol:

lol she's already there

some game where there's a list of things, and she has to find them in a kitchen

loves it

 :lol:

i'm not wasting time, i'm keeping my mind active and looking after my cognitive health!

i'm not wasting time, i'm keeping my mind active and looking after my cognitive health!

As soon as 3 release their iphone range, I'm getting one.

Speaking of 3, has anyone ordered a new phone through their website? I'd like to know if I get a new phone online, will my number change?

also sold out with optus, they have 'stop sell' instructions at the moment, which means they cant even take any more orders for them due to the back log of orders they already have.