[tuxy]

Originally Posted by user2011

Forgive the ignorance but is unlocking the bootloader unlocking other networks? Or is it two seperate things.

They are different. Sim unlock allows you to use sim cards from any mobile network. Unlocking the bootloader allows you to run custom versions of the android kernel.

[user2011]

Looked a right prat there lol....

[tuxy]

Originally Posted by user2011

Looked a right prat there lol....

Not really, a few weeks ago I wouldn't of had a clue. I'm still learning too

[Chet T16]

Originally Posted by Chet T16

I found this

http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=1285285

No success yet but i'm report back if i get it working

No luck with this, i can connect and it goes through the motions but bootloader unlock is still showing as not allowed

[antocann]

Originally Posted by McFry

Could anyone recommend a case? I'd like a leather one but I'd also be willing to try out a plastic shell if any are decent. Suggestions?

http://www.ebay.ie/itm/120739012637?...ht_2049wt_1396

i baught this , and its decent enough
free screen protector also

[tuxy]

Originally Posted by antocann

http://www.ebay.ie/itm/120739012637?...ht_2049wt_1396

i baught this , and its decent enough
free screen protector also

Good to hear, I ordered it last night. Seems like good value

[antocann]

Originally Posted by tuxy

Good to hear, I ordered it last night. Seems like good value

you can still slide it open to play games with is the best thing

[BX 19]

Is the warrenty voided by rooting? o2 btw...

[tuxy]

Rooting I'm not so sure about but it definitely is by unlocking the bootloader

[Oafley Jones]

FIFA 12 really is excellent on this. Massive improvement over the quite shoddy 10 release. Beyond messing about with Monkey Island and wolfenstein 3d on the iphone this is the first time I've actually enjoyed playing a game on a phone. The game pad really makes a huge difference. Bought the phone on a whim to keep me occupied until I picked up one of the new high end devices but now I'm wondering why I'd part with it. At 150 euro it's probably the best value piece of tech I've bought.

[Beekay]

Originally Posted by Oafley Jones

FIFA 12 really is excellent on this. Massive improvement over the quite shoddy 10 release. Beyond messing about with Monkey Island and wolfenstein 3d on the iphone this is the first time I've actually enjoyed playing a game on a phone. The game pad really makes a huge difference. Bought the phone on a whim to keep me occupied until I picked up one of the new high end devices but now I'm wondering why I'd part with it. At 150 euro it's probably the best value piece of tech I've bought.

Make sure to download dead space...really good game!

[RolandIRL]

Have a €50 voucher for CPW, worth getting it? i'm not sold on the whole idea of smartphones tbh, would it be difficult to get used to the touchscreen after 6+ years of using a keypad?
how is it sizewise (fit into a jeans pocket?) and on durability (can it be dropped without breaking it to pieces)?

cheers

[tuxy]

Originally Posted by RolandIRL

Have a €50 voucher for CPW, worth getting it? i'm not sold on the whole idea of smartphones tbh, would it be difficult to get used to the touchscreen after 6+ years of using a keypad?
how is it sizewise (fit into a jeans pocket?) and on durability (can it be dropped without breaking it to pieces)?

cheers

I was the same when I got my first smart phone 6 months ago and now would be lost with out it.

Touch screens are easy to get used to and you can type fast if you hold the phone sideways as this gives you a bigger keypad. Only down side is you have to look at the phone to type, with the older phones I could compose a message with out taking the phone out of my pocket.

Fits into jeans pockets no problem. The play is a little on the heavy side but that doesn't bother me.

I wouldn't like to see what happens if it was dropped, they are much more delicate. Not like the old Nokia's you could hop off walls.
I have a cover ordered from ebay so that should help protect the phone.

Do you like computers and technology? If you do you will have great fun leaning what smart phones can do.
If you don't it's probably best to stick to the older style phones.

[Tayla]

Originally Posted by Oafley Jones

FIFA 12 really is excellent on this. Massive improvement over the quite shoddy 10 release.

How much are the games for the phone?

For anyone with the PS3 are there any integration features between that and the phone?

[tuxy]

Originally Posted by Tayla

How much are the games for the phone?

For anyone with the PS3 are there any integration features between that and the phone?

Sony have secured some top EA titles that are currently free to xperia play owners. (Fifa 12, Dead Space, Need for Speed, Battlefied BC 2)

Most other games seem to be about €2 on average.

If you own or decide to buy some Playstation 1 games there is a way to convert them to work on the play. Not all of them work but I have had a high sucess rate with my PS1 games.