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General => Random Chat => Topic started by: winrya on June 23, 2010, 08:13:15 am
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As above I got a text from carphonewarehouse yesterday afternoon saying they were going to call me to offer me the chance to order an iphone 4. Sure enough a woman called and did the upgrade and I'm over the moon I don't have to camp for one tomorrow morning.
I have to say, after it all sunk in I did start to think it could be a scam :laugh:
But just called carphonewarehouse to confirm it is genuine and they have processed my order, so if you get a call and are sat there thinking this is too good to be true, don't hang up :laugh:
Anyone else been lucky enough to get one? My girlfriend barely spoke to me last night, seems she's camping alone :P
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I ordered from Apple and got an email last night saying it had dispatched. I'm hoping there might be some early deliveries like there was with the iPad :party:
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I dont see the point in the iphone 4, a 3GS and an iPad seems more logical. Unless you have an upgrade of course.
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I dont see the point in the iphone 4, a 3GS and an iPad seems more logical. Unless you have an upgrade of course.
i never got a 3gs as i had a 3g and have held off getting an ipad as a few of my mates say they hardly use it now the novelty has worn off
the iphone 4 is new and shiny and I want it :happy2:
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I dont see the point in the iphone 4, a 3GS and an iPad seems more logical. Unless you have an upgrade of course.
i never got a 3gs as i had a 3g and have held off getting an ipad as a few of my mates say they hardly use it now the novelty has worn off
the iphone 4 is new and shiny and I want it :happy2:
lol fair enough!
I will wait for the updated version of both the ipad and iphone 4, they dont usually take very long to update there new products with a 'facelift', should be around christmas time i expect.
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I dont see the point in the iphone 4, a 3GS and an iPad seems more logical. Unless you have an upgrade of course.
Eh, why? One is a smartphone, one is a device for consuming media at home...
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Indeed, however i use my iphone for what i would use an iPad for (internet, games etc) and it costs the same as an iPad (my contract has 12 months left) so, as i said, i dont see why you would buy one unless upgrading.
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Indeed, however i use my iphone for what i would use an iPad for (internet, games etc) and it costs the same as an iPad (my contract has 12 months left) so, as i said, i dont see why you would buy one unless upgrading.
There are way too many scenarios to go into where buying an iPhone 4 makes sense. I agree that your personal circumstances mean it's pretty pointless but what about someone who doesn't have an iPhone and doesn't need a computer?
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Of course, but then they would have a phone (for calls etc) and an iPad for internet, movies etc.
There are lots of scenarios where im sure someone would benefit and the same where the opposite would apply.
Upgrading makes sense but spending near £500 for a 3GS with a better camera seems mad!
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:indifferent:
we buy them because we want them and have the means to do so...
now I wish they would hurry up and deliver it :jumpmove:
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Get mine tomorrow :drool:
Flogged my old 3G for the same as the cost of the new 4G. :evilgrin:
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As apple say, this changes everything. Again!
This really is the biggest change since the original came out. I didn't upgrade to the 3gs, I didn't feel there was enough difference to justify the cost, however i was lucky and got it swapped to a 3gs under insurance 9 months ago and then swapped again under warranty and sold on saturday.
So I'm making £50 by signing back to a £35 a month contract. No brainer for me, I considered paying the £600 outright but having it delivered on release date or driving to brum to camp made the decision pretty straight forward :smiley:
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.....spending near £500 for a 3GS with a better camera seems mad!
It's not a 3GS with a better camera it has:
Faster processor (almost double speed 1GHZ vs 600mhz)
Better GPS
Better Battery
Better Screen
HD Video recording capability
Better Wifi (N Class)
Better Graphics (double memory at 512mb)
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I thought the camera was the same anyway :confused:
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Of course, but then they would have a phone (for calls etc) and an iPad for internet, movies etc.
Yeah, that would be well cheap too! :stupid:
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Check these loonies out :stupid:
http://www.reghardware.com/2010/06/23/iphone_4_queue/ (http://www.reghardware.com/2010/06/23/iphone_4_queue/)
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That's just sad.
I'm off to the O2 store in the morning as don't need to be in work till 0930 :party: and they open at 0800.
If there is a huuuuuge queue though I'm turning round and coming home to sulk :sad1:
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I don't get it. I've bought Apple products for many years now, both personally and for the business. I had the first iPod, the first iMac in 1998, but I've never dreamt of queuing overnight for something. It's mental.
Why not just pre-order online?!
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That's no good for those who want to get a contract or upgrade. But if your buying outright then yeah I'd pre order.
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That's no good for those who want to get a contract or upgrade.
They're queuing at an Apple Store though, and they're not handling upgrades. Those guys are queuing to buy the phone outright.
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Which is why i said if i was buying outright i'd pre-order :signLOL:
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Which is why i said if i was buying outright i'd pre-order :signLOL:
Keep up, my "why not just pre-order" comment was in reference to the subject of people queuing outside Apple Stores.
:signLOL: back at you
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Well the Vodafone concession at work just had their allocation of iPhones delivered and they received a massive 26 units. The problems is they have nearly 200 pre-orders. :sad1:
Off to the Apple store in the morning for me then :rolleye:
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I just checked TNT and mine is out for delivery today :jumpmove:
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My local Carphone Warehouse store have only had 50 units delivered for their large number of pre orderes so Its an early start for me too. Even if I want an upgrade they wouldnt do it over the phone :sad1:
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I'm just glad that O2 are giving it to customers first. I have a slightly better chance :sad1:
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Slightly being the operative word.....I went to an o2 store near Glasgow they said that they were gutting in just 20 iPhone 4's :sad1:
I'm making an early start....it's no biggie i know and stocks will come good eventually but like a muppet after 20 months of 3G ownership i dropped mine in the carpark face down! It's still useable but i now need to replace it....I've got a new glass on order from egay which i hope will allow a fix, then my wife or daughter will inherit it.
So 6am head to shops see queue then decide if it's worth my time hanging on or maybe even going to Apple and buying outright and a getting a simplicity sim contract or whatever.
Disappointing if the numbers rumoured are as low as they appear to be.....
There were plenty of ipads....
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They have had a problem at the factory making the screens which has reduced output from 4 million per month to 2 million.
I'm going there at about 7:30 if the queue is more than 5 I'm off and will just wait it out for a week or so.
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They have had a problem at the factory making the screens which has reduced output from 4 million per month to 2 million.
I'm going there at about 7:30 if the queue is more than 5 I'm off and will just wait it out for a week or so.
Apple will make a fortune!!!!!!!!
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Im going down early in the morning to local Vodafone store. They have grand total of 7 units being delivered!!!!! Open doors at half eight so will get there for 8am. If more than 7 people in the que im off to work :( .
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Thank god I reserved mine with Apple!!!!!!
Will have to wait till after work though to go to Cardiff to get it :sad1:
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My brother went to meadowhall, Sheffield at midnight lastnight :confused: He;s 12th in the queue! 300+ people there!
Loonatics! Mint phone though, eh
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My mate got to bullring apple for 4.30 and was 30th in line. Apparently they have velvet curtains and are clapping everyone into store. Very american :laugh:
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Right, iPhone 4 now purchased about to sync and play! :pomppomp:
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Right, iPhone 4 now purchased about to sync and play! :pomppomp:
Pics, pics, pics :happy2:
First impressions?
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Lots sleeker - new power adapter is very nice - screen is amazing, so sharp.
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Right, iPhone 4 now purchased about to sync and play! :pomppomp:
Pics, pics, pics :happy2:
First impressions?
Still setting it up but it feels more solid than the old one, and the screen resolution is superb! :happy2: You know what they look like! :laugh:
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Right, iPhone 4 now purchased about to sync and play! :pomppomp:
Pics, pics, pics :happy2:
First impressions?
Still setting it up but it feels more solid than the old one, and the screen resolution is superb! :happy2: You know what they look like! :laugh:
True... Mine is being delivered sometime today and the missus is on her way back from the shop with hers so I'll get to share to joy soon hopefully :laugh:
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I'm guessing their servers are a bit busy again - registering and setting up through iTunes just isn't happening for me.
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I'm guessing their servers are a bit busy again - registering and setting up through iTunes just isn't happening for me.
Yeh mine looka s though it will take a while! :sad1:
Saying that my first sync after the update took over 2 hours!! :surprised:
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My sim hasnt been activated yet! I have been waiting since 0820! its 1110 now. They said it could take up to 24 hours to get it working... or am i doing something wrong? to be on the safe side I have powered off my old 3g.
Of course, I am at work and unable to synch with my itunes but that will be tonight.
UPDATE: Just had to synch on itunes, and away we go! loving it so far :pomppomp:
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My brother bought 2 from apple this morning (after an 8 hour queue!) and is planning on selling one. Is it true they are only released in 4 countries atm?
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My brother bought 2 from apple this morning (after an 8 hour queue!) and is planning on selling one. Is it true they are only released in 4 countries atm?
Blimey, only took me 45mins all in! :pomppomp:
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i got the last one in store :jumpmove:
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I got the last 32gb from my local Carphone Warehouse :jumpmove: Took 2hrs 50mins of queuing. Also annoyed the 50odd people waiting in the queue behind me!
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How is the screen over the 3Gs?
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its the dogs bollox :grin:
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Is the rear glass also scratchproof like the front now?
So no real need for a case?
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The screen is amazing - it's just like looking at a really high quality glossy backlit print. You can't see any pixels at all.
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Just ran a few tests with the HD video camera. Image stabilisation isn't great but the performance in low light is surprisingly good. Quality is very good when viewed at fullscreen on my 13" MacBook Pro.
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I suppose you cant ask for everything, it is a phone afterall - sounds good, I'll no doubt get one once the rush calms.
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Im considering waiting for the white - which Apple say will come along around mid July now.
I like to be different.....lol
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Think I will also wait for the rush to calm down, due an upgrade mid July so see if I can get one on a decent deal...Can I ask if people are buying them outright or on contract??
Just want to know if there is any room to argue a free phone on contract or what deal people are gtting...??
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Is the rear glass also scratchproof like the front now?
So no real need for a case?
Nope still picks up scratches :surprised:
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they are selling for over 800 quid on ebay! just saw one go for £820!! :surprised:
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Check this muppet out :stupid: :stupid: :stupid:
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Apple-iPhone-4-32gb-Factory-Unlocked-Black-/170504505669?cmd=ViewItem&pt=UK_MobilePhones_MobilePhones&hash=item27b2dc4945#ht_10823wt_920
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Check this muppet out :stupid: :stupid: :stupid:
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Apple-iPhone-4-32gb-Factory-Unlocked-Black-/170504505669?cmd=ViewItem&pt=UK_MobilePhones_MobilePhones&hash=item27b2dc4945#ht_10823wt_920
He's not the :stupid: the mug that pays it on the other hand :stupid: :stupid:
And someone will too! :rolleye:
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£1500 BIN - seriously MAD!
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Went to do an upgrade today(they sold out) :sad: :sad: :sad: :sad: :sad: :sad:
surely they must have known that there was going to be a lot of people wanting this phone on its day of release :fighting:
bloody 02!!!! asked when they will have some more and surprise surprise they don't know when :mad:
scott
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I managed to get mine if that makes you feel any better :smiley:
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I managed to get mine if that makes you feel any better :smiley:
Thanks for that carl that makes me feel much better :grin: :grin:
scott
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For those of you syncing your bookmarks via MobileMe, are bookmark folders on the bookmarks bar in Safari on your Mac transferring to Safari on your iPhone?
Worked with my previous one, but not the new one...
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Yup mine are all there :happy2:
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Hmm, mine are not there. I've got approximately 10 folders containing bookmarks (all on the bookmarks bar) that have not been brought over when I've synced with MobileMe. Am I missing anything here?
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Mine came from Apple today so was pretty chuffed
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http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/technology/8759590.stm
Oops. :laugh:
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I can't replicate that problem :confused:
In fact my reception has got better. I normally get 1 bar in the house I now get 3
For those who are experiencing the problem. Using a case stops the problem apparently.
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I guess the user must be earthing the signal.
Doh! :signLOL:
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Quite a few complaints about this, mainly happens if you hold the phone in your left hand and cup the bottom corner in your palm - really bad if this is the case.
when testing in the field was carried out the had it in a 3GS lookalike case - so maybe if you put it in a case it will be ok
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http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/technology/8759590.stm
Oops. :laugh:
Exactly why I'm waiting to fork out for one! let them iron out any problems first!
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http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/technology/8759590.stm
Oops. :laugh:
Exactly why I'm waiting to fork out for one! let them iron out any problems first!
thats the smartest thing I have read here, that and buy an HTC
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http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/technology/8759590.stm
Oops. :laugh:
Exactly why I'm waiting to fork out for one! let them iron out any problems first!
thats the smartest thing I have read here, that and buy an HTC
:grin:
Yeah, no problems with any of the HTC products :stupid:
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I phoned up O2 customer service to upgrade last night and mine is getting delivered Monday morning as it was too late for delivery today. So never mind waiting for them to come back in stock just give them a call, took about 10minutes all sorted!
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My brother bought 2 from apple this morning (after an 8 hour queue!) and is planning on selling one. Is it true they are only released in 4 countries atm?
He sold the 2nd phone for 760 quid! :surprised: 16gb
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I managed to get one from tescos today on a £20 tariff so my carphone one that arrived today is going back and contract cancelled :smiley: