Robbo
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Yeah I think the higher price meant they were covering themselves in either case and as you say, maximised sales and exposure for an actual appalling phone... but now the operators are subsidising the handsets the onus is on them to ensure custoemrs connect to the correct netwrok
And ta-da... you have the basis for a multi-multi billion pound industry that existed long before Apple turned up 
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Dom
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when your purchase an iphone now, do you have to sign a contract in store?
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Robbo
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Yes I believe so, like with any normal deal (or at leats from 11th July anyhoo)
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Dom
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ahhh bollocks although i heard they are going to do them on PAYG tarrifs 
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Robbo
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Nope, just speculation atm
They wil be very very expensive on PAYT... probably like £400/500!
IIRC you can't actually buy a Gen 1 anymore as they are all sold out 
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Joe
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Robbo, would your views be different on the Iphone if it was on Voda? I suspect it would 
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Matt H
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Looks very similar, not in a massive rush to change
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Robbo
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quote:
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Robbo, would your views be different on the Iphone if it was on Voda? I suspect it would
No it wouldnt actually and you cna get it on Vodafone, just not in the UK 
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Brabus
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For an EX N-95 owner and now the owner of an iPhone for the last 6 months i can say it fits into both my pocket and my hand far better, FACT
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Brabus
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For an EX N-95 owner and now the owner of an iPhone for the last 6 months i can say it fits into both my pocket and my hand far better, FACT
In relation to whoever mentioned it was a brick
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Robbo
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That would be me and I disagree
I have an N95 8GB in front of me now and I'll go grab an iPhone, the N95 will fit much better in my pocket :/
iPhone is too wide and tall for a pocket... people look silly talkign on them IMO
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antnee
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O2 say on there site, that they are doing it on PAYG too-bet I won't be able to keep my online minutes and bolt ons though 
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Robbo
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Are they? Ouch, that will be exp!!
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xa0s
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I owned a N95 8GB but sent it back and got an iPhone. Much better!
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JM Curdy
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i have to agree, my iphones far more solid and robust than my n95 and feels much better to use aswell
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jezza
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Bet I can type a text quicker on my n95 then you can on your Iphone
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Robbo
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+ u can take decent pictures + u can send MMS + downlaod stuff quickly without havign to search for WiFi yada yada yada 
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liamC
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is this going to be unlocked for a 100quid to buy in shops, or is it on a contract/network in england?
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chr15barn3s
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I have a current Iphone. Will be selling my unlocked one to a mate as he does not want another contract and purchasing a new 16gb and signing a new contract.
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Robbo
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quote:
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is this going to be unlocked for a 100quid to buy in shops, or is it on a contract/network in england?
with O2 only, and youll have to tie in to their contract
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Joe
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Until someone unlocks one, there will be loopholes as always.
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jacko198
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Dont know if it has been said but:-
Best of all, the new 8GB iPhone won't cost you a penny on our £45 and £75 tariffs. And it's just £99 on our £35 tariff and new £30 tariff.
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Dom
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quote:
Originally posted by Robbo
+ u can take decent pictures + u can send MMS + downlaod stuff quickly without havign to search for WiFi yada yada yada
does the N95 still suffer the from purple/red tint on photos?
As of version 2.0, iphones will be able to do MMS and iphone supports 3G, so internet is fairly quick.
And the iphone will be on PAYG, just notice that it's in black and white on the site. As for it being expensive, probably......but it does have it's advantages and disadvantages, just like a N95.
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Robbo
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No MMS still
No my N95 (8GB) doesnt blue etc :/
Yeha it is on PAYG
iPhone does support 3G BUT O2 only have 80% 3G coverage :/
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Joe
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How often do you use the net on the move when you cant get wifi though? I certainly don't, and if its that urgent I can deal with the wait and paying for it.
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