lg renoir

metalfest

will we in ireland be seeing this phone anytime soon?

Walkman

metalfest wrote: »

will we in ireland be seeing this phone anytime soon?

Will be available in 3 stores tomorrow.

drunkmonkey

i'd prefer it over an iphone....at least it works with everything and dosen't require your credit card details for apps...

jimmycrackcorm

Walkman wrote: »

Will be available in 3 stores tomorrow.

But how much?

metalfest

ooooooooooooooooooh exciting :P

drunkmonkey

jimmycrackcorm wrote: »

But how much?

Cheaper than an iphone.....€499 on payg

metalfest

is it 500e on 3pay?
edit: or are you just trying to hint something about the iphone??:P

metalfest

Walkman wrote: »

Will be available in 3 stores tomorrow.

no luck finding it on the 3 website???

Walkman

metalfest wrote: »

no luck finding it on the 3 website???

Called into the 3 store on henry street today. They have it in stock since saturday.

long_b

Walkman wrote: »

Called into the 3 store on henry street today. They have it in stock since saturday.

Wwweeellllllll ... What did you think of it ?

metalfest

are any good networks getting it?:P

metalfest

:eek:
it comes with an 8gb memory card:):) woo woo

drunkmonkey

metalfest wrote: »

are any good networks getting it?:P

i've only used it on 3....it's got wifi so I suppose you'd muddle through on your existing 2G network....I've got a picture of a Ferrari with a Volkwagen engine in it....utterly pointless....:p

drunkmonkey

metalfest wrote: »

:eek:
it comes with an 8gb memory card:):) woo woo

where did you see that? It supports 8GB cards...doubt there's one in the box..

metalfest

drunkmonkey wrote: »

where did you see that? It supports 8GB cards...doubt there's one in the box..

http://www.mobileindustryreview.com/2008/09/the_lg_renoir_is_a_work_of_art.html
towards the end, crtl+f 8gb
apparently its shocking for adding apps

drunkmonkey

metalfest wrote: »

http://www.mobileindustryreview.com/2008/09/the_lg_renoir_is_a_work_of_art.html
towards the end, crtl+f 8gb
apparently its shocking for adding apps

You missed the line "The good news from LG is that they’re working on something. There’s a realisation swept across the company, it seems, that open is good. Let the market do the innovation, just provide the platform"

don't aske me to to find it in google again....but there meant to be releasing a developers pack.....expect loads of apps...

Walkman

drunkmonkey wrote: »

where did you see that? It supports 8GB cards...doubt there's one in the box..

The 8GB memory card is bundled with the phone

metalfest

even better:):):)
great phone eh???
now if meteor senses my brainwaves and decides to get this phone i'm sorted:P

drunkmonkey

metalfest wrote: »

even better:):):)
great phone eh???
now if meteor senses my brainwaves and decides to get this phone i'm sorted:P

I admire your spirit.....:)

probably the viewty and the tocco are the most you'll be seeing..still at €219 for a Viewty on payg it's a great price......it's still €399 on 3...

metalfest

noooooo:(
i'd take an omnia or a renoir in a second....
grr meteor.......

Lunabu

Hiya, I'll be getting the LG Renoir tomorrow or Monday, so will be able to give you some feedback on it.
I did have the Samsung Tocco for a few days but had problems getting on the internet (intermittent problem). According to 3, this is a known issue. Wish I'd known that before I purchased the Tocco.
Anyway, decided to give the Tocco back to the 3 network and get the LG Renoir instead. It was a fairly quick decision on my part and I only read a few reviews on it, but it appears to be a good phone. Mind you, it's a fair bit pricier than the Tocco, but with all the additional features, it will hopefully be worth my while.
Costs 299 euro on the Relax 90 contract with 3 (which is the cheapest contract at 19 euro a month.)

metalfest

cool let us know

Lunabu

Will do, no probs;)

drunkmonkey

@lunabau

Are you sure your picking the right price plan? you really don't want to be going over your units.
I'm a little concerned you could end up with a big bill if your not carefull...

humanji

Has anyone actually seen theses in the shops yet? Everywhere I tried had no idea when they'd be in and some stores hadn't even heard of the phone. I was thinking of picking one up tomorrow if I can get one.

Walkman

humanji wrote: »

Has anyone actually seen theses in the shops yet? Everywhere I tried had no idea when they'd be in and some stores hadn't even heard of the phone. I was thinking of picking one up tomorrow if I can get one.

if you live near a 3 store (not a 3g store) they will have them

humanji

I don't know. That involves walking. And I'm a lazy, lazy man...

drunkmonkey

Walkman wrote: »

if you live near a 3 store (not a 3g store) they will have them

Not just 3 stores, some of the Independent Dealers have them in stock;)

Walkman

humanji wrote: »

I don't know. That involves walking. And I'm a lazy, lazy man...

It aint gonna come walking to you so you better get off your ass and start walking ;-)

humanji

Well, I could order it over the internet. But then I'd have to wait a until it arrives. So it's a battle between my laziness and my impatience.

Lunabu

drunkmonkey wrote: »

@lunabau

Are you sure your picking the right price plan? you really don't want to be going over your units.
I'm a little concerned you could end up with a big bill if your not carefull...

Hi, I've been on this price plan for nearly a year and it suits me. Had a Nokia E65 before, so I did use the internet for checking emails on it etc. If I find that I need more units (unlikely), I can always upgrade to the next higher plan.:)
Still waiting for the LG Renoir; there was a hiccup again between 3 and the courier, but hopefully I'll have it on Monday.

drunkmonkey

You bought it from India...:eek:

Lunabu

drunkmonkey wrote: »

You bought it from India...:eek:

Not quite:D, but someone f***** up, otherwise I would've had it yesterday.

humanji

I picked up one on yesterday and am loving it so far. The only problem I've had is with Three, who's systems were having trouble over the weekend, so my sim won't be activated until tomorrow.

The phone itself is great. The screen isn't as sensitive as the iPhone, which is a bit annoying if you're used to the iPhone, or the Touch, and I'm still trying to get the hang of all the features. I'll have a bit more of a play and report on it when I'm connected to the network.

Lunabu

And there's more delays about getting mine...bit annoyed at this stage as I should've had it on Friday and now they're talking about tomorrow (Tuesday). Have been on to them every day except for the weekend:mad:

drunkmonkey

You should have walked down to your nearest 3 stockist and picked one up off the shelf, no sympathy for you:p

McDonald

i bought the Renoir from a 3g store and it cost 450 an i was told that it did not come with the 8GB memory card....did any one get a memory card ??
and windows live messenger is not available for download off planet 3 any 1 else with same problem ??

drunkmonkey

McDonald wrote: »

i bought the Renoir from a 3g store and it cost 450 an i was told that it did not come with the 8GB memory card....did any one get a memory card ??

I've got 2 in stock and they both come with 8gb cards included....

McDonald

drunkmonkey wrote: »

I've got 2 in stock and they both come with 8gb cards included....

Thanks for the info I'll have to follow that up....

drunkmonkey

there also only €399 on the 3 website.....i'd stick in a dig about that as well...

Lunabu

You save money when you get a phone via 3's website as opposed to buying it in a 3 shop, that's why I went down this route. Had another call from them about getting it today...hopefully!
I got the Tocco in no time, it's just that the exchange seems to take ages:(

Lunabu

Have just received the phone.
And it doesn't come with the 8GB memory card; according to the manual, it's an "optional accessory".
Will post some comments about the phone when I'm more familiar with it.

humanji

I got mine from the shop and it came with the free 8gb card. Sounds like you were just screwed over.

It's a great little phone. Call quality is fantastic. The touch screen isn't the best on the market, but it's still pretty responsive. Scrolling can be a little awkward when you use your fingers (although mine just may be too fat!). It comes with a stylus which works great with it, but the phone has nowhere to put the stylus, so it's kind of silly having to carry that around seperately (and it being so small makes it easy to lose).

The camera is brilliant and has loads of useless editing features that you'll most likley use when showing off the phone to your friends, but at least they'll think you're cool!

My only real gripe is that the OS can be a little slow at times. You could click on an option and the screen will start to change, freeze for a split second and then carry on. It's not liek it's taking a whole section of your life away from you, but it is a little annoying.

Lunabu

I'd say you were lucky, Humanji, that yours came with the card because according to the manual (text and pictures) it's not part of the 3 package for this phone.
I'm happy enough without it though and I've got a spare 2GB card to fit it.
Very impressed so far, I like it a lot better than the Tocco as it's less gimmicky and more functional.
More later.

Walkman

Lunabu wrote: »

Have just received the phone.
And it doesn't come with the 8GB memory card; according to the manual, it's an "optional accessory".
Will post some comments about the phone when I'm more familiar with it.

the card only comes if you buy it through a store

Lunabu

Ah right, well, that answers the question.
Never mind, you pay more money buying it in a store anyway, but they should tell you on the website or somewhere.
Very happy with the Renoir so far, like it a lot better than the Samsung Tocco and there don't appear to be any problems with accessing the internet or Planet 3.
There's only 2 things I would improve (so far): the volume levels aren't very high on the Renoir - I slept in this morning as I didn't hear the alarm for 20 minutes.
And one thing the Tocco has but not the Renoir: with the Tocco you get a little "flap" cover which you can use instead of the normal back cover for the phone, and this flap covers your screen (like a flip phone). I've left the protective cover on the Renoir but I may get a little case or something to protect the screen.
Very happy otherwise.:)

Lunabu

Are there any decent games for the Renoir?
3 only have a handful of games and they aren't great, and if you live in Ireland, I think you can't download from the LG site (same as for Samsung - third class citizens again:mad:).
Any suggestions?

Walkman

Lunabu wrote: »

Are there any decent games for the Renoir?
3 only have a handful of games and they aren't great, and if you live in Ireland, I think you can't download from the LG site (same as for Samsung - third class citizens again:mad:).
Any suggestions?

Are there not loads of hands available through planet 3

drunkmonkey

Walkman wrote: »

Are there not loads of hands available through planet 3

I think the Renior suffers the same faith as Viewty when it comes to downloading games through planet 3...

LG are making it easy for developers to work on the phone...it should start to rival the iphone app wise some time next year...i hope..:)

http://mobile-voip.tmcnet.com/topics/mobile-communications/articles/45333-gemalto-lg-electronics-intro-lg-renoir.htm

Craig-S

is it going to come out on meteor?

Lunabu

Some more info re memory card and MSN/Windows Live Messenger:
I eventually phoned up 3's CS to inquire about the missing memory card. Just received a call back saying that the memory card will be posted out to me:D It doesn't say it in the manual, but on 3's website it states that the phone comes with the memory card.
It also states that the Messenger should work with the Renoir, but when you try and log in, it tells you that it's not compatible with your phone. 3's CS advised that a new version of the Messenger will come out shortly that will be compatible with the Renoir.