iPhone 4 in Waterford

Chris P. Bacon

For anybody thats getting one,three have just released their prices http://www.three.ie/iphone/index.htm,and the Waterford shop will be opening at 00:01 on Thursday night,if o2 or Vodafone dont come up with better tariffs or there shops wont be opening at the same time then you will see me down Blackfriars tomorrow night,do you think there will be many around?

witless1

It's hard to tell how many people will turn up and go for it, I reckon there will be enough stock for anyone to walk in without pre-booking one. iPhone 4 is currently behind the curve in terms of smart phone functionality and the well publicised problems in the past few weeks would be enough to put most people off. It has put me off even remotely considering it and the current laggy performance of my 3G iPhone with the new software, (which corrupted my backup and wiped my photos/contacts) doesn't give me hope for the next OS updates down the line for the iPhone 4.

In before anyone says hard reset the phone, I'm up to a dozen hard resets or so

Chris P. Bacon

witless1 wrote: »

It's hard to tell how many people will turn up and go for it, I reckon there will be enough stock for anyone to walk in without pre-booking one. iPhone 4 is currently behind the curve in terms of smart phone functionality and the well publicised problems in the past few weeks would be enough to put most people off. It has put me off even remotely considering it and the current laggy performance of my 3G iPhone with the new software, (which corrupted my backup and wiped my photos/contacts) doesn't give me hope for the next OS updates down the line for the iPhone 4.

In before anyone says hard reset the phone, I'm up to a dozen hard resets or so

It cant be pre-booked,its been sold on a first come first served basis thats why i was wondering if there will be many people queuing in town for it,but if Voadfone and o2 do the same as three and open at midnight then i cant see there been any problems in getting one at midnight.

I'm sorry but you cant really compare the iPhone 4 to the performance your getting on the 3G,ive a 3GS with iOS4 and haven't experienced any problems with it,although the problem with the antenna on the new iphone did make think about not buying it,but ill just wait and see when i get the phone no point in worrying about it now..

witless1

I ain't comparing the performance of them directly considering the hardware is 2 generations behind the software I'm thinking 2 or 3 OS patches down the line how the hardware will perform then.

The 3GS seems to be ok with the latest software but anyone I talked to about the 3G seem to be in the same boat -- lag with typing, going into photos takes ~5s, looking through contacts is painful. Worst (and best) thing is it is not consistent which adds to the frustration

I have used the iPhone 4 briefly in an Apple store though and it is quick and certainly looks shiny but not enough to sway me personally with the alternatives around. Good luck getting it though, let us know what you think of it and hopefully the antenna won't cause any hassle.

dark_shadow

Richie Cranium wrote: »

For anybody thats getting one,three have just released their prices http://www.three.ie/iphone/index.htm,and the Waterford shop will be opening at 00:01 on Thursday night

So is that tonight then or tommorrow night seen as though 00:01 on thursday is tonight????

JohnC.

It launches on Friday. 00:01 Friday then.

dark_shadow

Kahless wrote: »

It launches on Friday. 00:01 Friday then.

Thanks!

Chris P. Bacon

dark_shadow wrote: »

So is that tonight then or tommorrow night seen as though 00:01 on thursday is tonight????

Yes Thursday night Friday morning whichever you prefer...

Chris P. Bacon

For anybody that is planning on going into three tonight,i would suggest going in today and filling out the forms so all you have to do tonight is collect the phone,i just done it myself all you need is photo ID and a bill,if your changing networks make sure to have your current network account with you..

Chris P. Bacon

Well anybody else get one? I was down three last night at around 11:30,there was about 15 people there,i was surprised i didnt even think there would be that many...

Sully

Richie Cranium wrote: »

Well anybody else get one? I was down three last night at around 11:30,there was about 15 people there,i was surprised i didnt even think there would be that many...

Drove past at 12.45 - not a sinner about and it was still open!

Chris P. Bacon

Sully wrote: »

Drove past at 12.45 - not a sinner about and it was still open!

Yeah they were open till 2am according to the security guard,i left the shop around 12:25 and there was only a couple of people left,they must of got sorted by 12:45..

2Bv¬2B

I waited outside o2 from 17:45 until 08.00 the following morning (14 hours but i was the first in the Que) had a great laugh with the other lads getting it

Aquos76

2Bv¬2B wrote: »

I waited outside o2 from 17:45 until 08.00 the following morning (14 hours but i was the first in the Que) had a great laugh with the other lads getting it

Were there many outside O2 store just before they opened, and did ye all manage to get one.

Chris P. Bacon

2Bv¬2B wrote: »

I waited outside o2 from 17:45 until 08.00 the following morning (14 hours but i was the first in the Que) had a great laugh with the other lads getting it

I saw a few people outside there but i thought to myself that they couldn't be waiting for the iPhone,fair play to you i wouldn't of done it...

abouttobebanned

Why? Dear God why

Chris P. Bacon

abouttobebanned wrote: »

Why? Dear God why

Why what? Why queue 14 hours? Why go to three at midnight? Why buy the iPhone 4? Why is the sky blue? Why are dogs noses always wet?

abouttobebanned

That's the most ridiculous thing I've ever heard.

Chris P. Bacon

abouttobebanned wrote: »

That's the most ridiculous thing I've ever heard.

You need to get out more if thats the most ridiculous thing you've ever heard.

abouttobebanned

Lol. The irony.

Chris P. Bacon

Yes i see the irony,but not all us iPhone owners are geeks.

abouttobebanned

I know sure I have one myself ;-). I just wouldn't queue up to buy one.

dazftw

Im queuing up.. That queue is 3 weeks long!

Feck your 14 hours

Daysha

Fair play to them I say. I would give my right arm for one, even if it did mean having to hold it in my left hand and feck up the signal :P

People queued days early for Harry Potter books. I walked past a queue 2 blocks long in San Francisco of people waiting for the iPad. If you're that excited about it and you've nothing better to do then I don't see the problem. Anyway half the fun is the banter you have in the queue with people just as mad as you are!

Asmodean

Gotta agree! queing is great craic. sure whats the harm. love an iphone but i really dont want to give up my free net and texts with meteor. =s

Trick of the Tail

If you're getting one from the Voda store, be careful what they tell you.

My business partner went in there at 9am to get two iPhones on upgrades, and it took nearly an hour and a half before we were done, including waiting for me to drive in there because they said he wasn't authorised to do an upgrade - which wasn't true.

Then he nearly had to get a lock of hair from his firstborn as identification (I exaggerate for effect slightly) even though he had a wallet full of ID and a folder full of VF bills, and even though he got customer service on the phone and they said all was OK.

Then when we had finally arrived at the office, half our working day spent, we get a call from the shop saying don't use data for 2 weeks until your billing period ends, as we'd get charged a lot.

But that's completely wrong, the contract she'd asked us to sign expressly states that customers who sign midway through a billing period will be given 1GB of data immediately.

So she should read the contract properly herself, I think.

All in all, a terrible experience in one of the worst ever Vodafone shops.

Andy.

2Bv¬2B

Daysha wrote: »

Fair play to them I say. I would give my right arm for one, even if it did mean having to hold it in my left hand and feck up the signal :P

I have no idea what people are talking about, there is nothing wrong with the signal, I've had no problem at all using it, (with or without a case for it)

dazftw

Yeah they must have sent us a fixed batch..

Trick of the Tail

2Bv¬2B wrote: »

I have no idea what people are talking about, there is nothing wrong with the signal, I've had no problem at all using it, (with or without a case for it)

No, thats a spurious story - the iPhone 4's reception is no better or worse than many other smartphones.


A.

Chris P. Bacon

I haven't had any of the "death grip" problems,dont know what all the fuss was about..

AdMMM

Ireland's networks have done a pretty good job coverage wise. The AT&T network is under a lot of stress on a nearly constant basis and it's difficult to get reliable service even in metropolitan areas. We tend to have much better signal strength over here so have a bit of wiggle room when it comes to the less than optimally designed antenna.

decies

Am looking to get one tomorrow in waterford currently am on vodafone prepay.Anybody got any idea do any of different network shops have any left.Vodafone site says there all gone.

angry_fox

decies wrote: »

Am looking to get one tomorrow in waterford currently am on vodafone prepay.Anybody got any idea do any of different network shops have any left.Vodafone site says there all gone.

Was in the 3 shop today and they still have them in stock

decies

angry_fox wrote: »

Was in the 3 shop today and they still have them in stock

Thanks for that,those that are on the 3 network is the coverage up there with the rest of them.

decies

Any more news on i phone stock in waterford.

Chris P. Bacon

decies wrote: »

Thanks for that,those that are on the 3 network is the coverage up there with the rest of them.

I switched from o2 to 3 and the coverage is the same if not better,3G comes and go's though other than that its great..

abouttobebanned

Wanna hear a good one...I've just joined a queue....

Benimar

abouttobebanned wrote: »

Wanna hear a good one...I've just joined a queue....

An actual one? (As opposed to an online one)

Did you get the phone? Verdict?

abouttobebanned

Still in the queue. Shop not open yet. Some people have been here since 5

ShaneIRL

abouttobebanned wrote: »

Still in the queue. Shop not open yet. Some people have been here since 5

Where are/were you queuing? Do you know if Vodafone have any down there?

abouttobebanned

Queued at the O2 shop. No idea about vodafone I'm afraid

abouttobebanned

Now to sell the 3GS...

Chris P. Bacon

abouttobebanned wrote: »

Now to sell the 3GS...

It will be one of the easiest things you will ever sell,stick it on done deal you'll get around €350 for it,i sold mine to a friend for €170

abouttobebanned

Ah sure friends will be friends...

dark_shadow

Just wondering could somebody give me an update as to how there getting on with their iphone 4????

Am thinking of getting one in the next week or two as an upgrade however the only problem I have is that i'm with o2 at the moment and was looking at their €45 plan which is nearly the same as vodafone's one however the 3 plan offer 2gb of data instead of the other 2 with 500mb,

so my question is really what is it like on the 3 network compared to vodafone and o2??? Coverage wise and reliability???

Any help would be greatly appreciated!!:)

Chris P. Bacon

dark_shadow wrote: »

Just wondering could somebody give me an update as to how there getting on with their iphone 4????

Am thinking of getting one in the next week or two as an upgrade however the only problem I have is that i'm with o2 at the moment and was looking at their €45 plan which is nearly the same as vodafone's one however the 3 plan offer 2gb of data instead of the other 2 with 500mb,

so my question is really what is it like on the 3 network compared to vodafone and o2??? Coverage wise and reliability???

Any help would be greatly appreciated!!:)

I moved from o2 to 3 and to be honest its the same i haven't had any problems, always have coverage and 3G,but that plan your talking about sounds good,the 500mb would be grand but depends on how much you use it,i have the 60€ a month plan with 3 and i never use anywhere near the 2gb allowance.

dark_shadow

Richie Cranium wrote: »

I moved from o2 to 3 and to be honest its the same i haven't had any problems, always have coverage and 3G,but that plan your talking about sounds good,the 500mb would be grand but depends on how much you use it,i have the 60€ a month plan with 3 and i never use anywhere near the 2gb allowance.

Hi richie, thanks for your reply. Just wondering are you in the city when you have that coverage?? From what i see on their map its only places outside the city that dont have great 3g coverage.....have you ever experienced this?? Im near cheerymount myself so I'm guessing that would be a full-time 3g signal??

Its the 2gb part thats drawing me to three because i would use it for work alot and probaly at home too, but having no wi-fi at home im sure i would be using alot of mb's.

Chris P. Bacon

dark_shadow wrote: »

Hi richie, thanks for your reply. Just wondering are you in the city when you have that coverage?? From what i see on their map its only places outside the city that dont have great 3g coverage.....have you ever experienced this?? Im near cheerymount myself so I'm guessing that would be a full-time 3g signal??

Its the 2gb part thats drawing me to three because i would use it for work alot and probaly at home too, but having no wi-fi at home im sure i would be using alot of mb's.

I'm right in the centre and it comes and go's,I'm in New Ross everyday and the signal never go's down there,for whatever reason it comes and go's in built up areas and it doesn't in towns and villages.

If you are going to be using it a lot i would stay with o2,when i was with them i never lost the 3G signal.

Daysha

I took the jump and just went for a 32GB PAYG option. Yes I know it was pricy as hell, but I had to stay with Vodafone and their bill options were something I couldn't afford in the long run.

Now I'm paying €20 a month, get free texts to all networks and pay 39c a day for 100MB's a day, which still leaves me €7.50 a month for calls which is fine since I'm a heavy texter. Perfect!

decies

Moved from vodafone fo three 40 euro a month, two gb a month and free calls to landline .., calls very clear compared to vodafone on lg. Don't be afraid to go over to the dark side , happy three customer.

RxQueen

Im with Vodafone, 30 euro a month , and free internet and free texts to every network... joyful

Always had problems with every network i had for coverage sadly, stupid bogland!