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zero19 · 09-08-2009 10:51PM

I used to be one of those people who change phones every 2 months, but then i realised i could use that money on car/airsoft/game stuff. Once i can text i'm happy

Masada · 09-08-2009 10:55PM

Shiva wrote: »

Thats the most sensible thing I've ever heard you say. Or type

I cant stand these idiots who upgrade to the newest thing just because its new. If you dont need the features, keep what you have.

Excuse me, I resemble that remark.

Craigsy · 09-08-2009 10:58PM

Shiva wrote: »

Thats the most sensible thing I've ever heard you say. Or type

I cant stand these idiots who upgrade to the newest thing just because its new. If you dont need the features, keep what you have.

Unless it gets nicked and you claim the insurance and get a brand new 3Gs instead of the 3G you were expecting

exactly, if its not broken, dont fix it

Craigsy · 09-08-2009 11:03PM

Masada wrote: »

Excuse me, I resemble that remark.

You may have more stocks than you know what to do with but wouldn't you like this MC Magpul one ???:pac::pac:

Talk about temptation, although i have a feeling you may already have one

http://www.crw-airsoft.com/magpul-pts-ctr-stock-mc-od-black-tan-1387-p.asp

Gatling · 09-08-2009 11:04PM

stopped upgrading after i picked an SE W800i with 4gb Memory card,
holds my pics mp3's and i can control my desk top through bluetooth,
and its survived 100's of skirmishes ,

might pick the next LG viewty

Shiva · 09-08-2009 11:05PM

Flecktarn wrote: »

A question for IPhone user's, do you actually use much of those features and applications?

TBH I just have some yoke from Vodafone that can call and text and nothing else that cost €40

Being 100% honest...I do use an awful lot of them, yeah.

I spent about three years switching between various smartphones looking for something that would do phone calls, email, web browsing, notes and calendars, and do them all well. And I never found one that did them all well, until I got an iPhone. Its by far the best interface on a phone I've ever used, and the added bonus of the thousands of apps is great. Admittedly, theres a few things about it I don't like, but it does all the core things I want exceptionally well, and I now regard it as a third hand, its that useful.

And no, no progress on the new Eirsoft website - I had a very busy weekend doing non-airsoft stuff

Craigsy · 09-08-2009 11:09PM

Gatling wrote: »

might pick the next LG viewty

touch screen ain't great on that

Gatling · 09-08-2009 11:09PM

Even ebaybanned cottoned on to how good the IPHONE is and how people just cant do without them

http://www.ebairsoft.com/iphone-pouch-p-2426.html

Flecktarn · 09-08-2009 11:11PM

Shiva wrote: »

Being 100% honest...I do use an awful lot of them, yeah.

I spent about three years switching between various smartphones looking for something that would do phone calls, email, web browsing, notes and calendars, and do them all well. And I never found one that did them all well, until I got an iPhone. Its by far the best interface on a phone I've ever used, and the added bonus of the thousands of apps is great. Admittedly, theres a few things about it I don't like, but it does all the core things I want exceptionally well, and I now regard it as a third hand, its that useful.

Fair enough, you a lot more busy than I am though so thats why

Shiva wrote: »

And no, no progress on the new Eirsoft website - I had a very busy weekend doing non-airsoft stuff

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Flecktarn · 09-08-2009 11:14PM

Gatling wrote: »

might pick the next LG viewty

Craigsy wrote: »

touch screen ain't great on that

Have to agree with Craigsy, my bro has 1 and he hates it.

Gatling · 09-08-2009 11:15PM

OFF TOPIC MADNESS -= ON ,OFF OR ANYTHING ELSE IN BETWEEN(ooops shouting)

(just as long as it dosent involve Turkeys loosing there heads) upsets mods that does

Craigsy · 09-08-2009 11:17PM

yeah get a tocco instead, even the tocco lite, its cheaper than the viewty, but the screen is better, and the only real difference is its a 3.2 megapixel camera, but you wont really notice the diff, and with the cash left over you can buy a decent size memory card

NakedDex · 09-08-2009 11:18PM

Flecktarn wrote: »

A question for IPhone user's, do you actually use much of those features and applications?

TBH I just have some yoke from Vodafone that can call and text and nothing else that cost €40

I use mine a ridiculous amount. More than I thought I would. For example, I'm typing this on an iPhone right now. Earlier, in Croker, a friend was checking for tickets to the Kerry/Meath match as soon as the whistle blew. In between halves I was checking the All-Ireland American football finals (my old team were going for 3-in-a-row). In work I have about a dozen convertors, formula packs, plotters and calculators as well as reference guides for all those things in work I forget but shouldn't. All my emails come to my phone directly like texts.
On top of all that I have movies and some bloody excellent games to help pass the bus rides home from work and I can download any song that comes into my head straight away.

It's replaced my laptop and negated buying a netbook. Most useful piece of tech I own.

Flecktarn · 09-08-2009 11:22PM

NakedDex wrote: »

I use mine a ridiculous amount. More than I thought I would. For example, I'm typing this on an iPhone right now. Earlier, in Croker, a friend was checking for tickets to the Kerry/Meath match as soon as the whistle blew. In between halves I was checking the All-Ireland American football finals (my old team were going for 3-in-a-row). In work I have about a dozen convertors, formula packs, plotters and calculators as well as reference guides for all those things in work I forget but shouldn't. All my emails come to my phone directly like texts.
On top of all that I have movies and some bloody excellent games to help pass the bus rides home from work and I can download any song that comes into my head straight away.

It's replaced my laptop and negated buying a netbook. Most useful piece of tech I own.

Fair enough, but TBH I wouldn't trust myself that can be nicked / lost that easy

NakedDex · 09-08-2009 11:38PM

True enough, but that's what insurance is for. What I was more worried about was dropping it but it's turned out to be sturdier than I expected. All the same, it's got a hefty protective case now because I'm still paranoid about damaging it.

Gatling · 09-08-2009 11:39PM

my local shopping centre has iphone games machines which means in theory you could own an iphone for 2 euro if your that lucky ,
now when you read the small print on the box it says do not attemp to upgrade the firmware from apple as this will cause the phone to premanetly lock

Gatling · 09-08-2009 11:41PM

NakedDex wrote: »

True enough, but that's what insurance is for. What I was more worried about was dropping it but it's turned out to be sturdier than I expected. All the same, it's got a hefty protective case now because I'm still paranoid about damaging it.

thats the only thing thats put me off so far it looks flimsy even thought it feels stronger than its looks

fleecymanager · 09-08-2009 11:51PM

im a bit worried,:eek: does anyone know how many people were bitten by zombies the other night :eek:.....im not saying anything is wrong,but it does seem very strange to me......im off to see if i can find buffy;)

Leftyflip · 10-08-2009 12:00AM

We ate Buffy *crazy laugh*

Masada · 10-08-2009 12:19AM

Craigsy wrote: »

You may have more stocks than you know what to do with but wouldn't you like this MC Magpul one ???:pac::pac:

Talk about temptation, although i have a feeling you may already have one

http://www.crw-airsoft.com/magpul-pts-ctr-stock-mc-od-black-tan-1387-p.asp

Umm, i actually do have that stock, lol and the Miad grip to go with it,

kevteljeur · 10-08-2009 12:30AM

Gatling wrote: »

my local shopping centre has iphone games machines which means in theory you could own an iphone for 2 euro if your that lucky ,
now when you read the small print on the box it says do not attemp to upgrade the firmware from apple as this will cause the phone to premanetly lock

That's not unlike saying that for €2 you could become a millionaire, if you get a Lotto ticket. That wins. And you can only spend the money in Hungary, on furniture.

Actually, I'll just come out and say it, that's a thoroughly rubbish competition. You might win a pre-f*cked iPhone. Weeeee.

I have an iPhone, incidentally, and going back to my Nokia N73 was an interesting experience last year (before the latest OS update - you'll see few other phones having updates like that). Like going from a new flatscreen to an black and white goldfish bowl tv. Won't be beneficial for everyone, but if you use all the apps and features, and appreciate good design, then it's the best by a good margin. But if you just need a dialler, then yeah, it's overkill.

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ED E · 10-08-2009 12:35AM

Gatling wrote: »

stopped upgrading after i picked an SE W800i with 4gb Memory card,
holds my pics mp3's and i can control my desk top through bluetooth,
and its survived 100's of skirmishes ,

might pick the next LG viewty

LGs all look nice on paper, but talk to people who've owned them for 6 months, they'll tell you all is not as it seems.

Mine is always in my chest pocket during skirmishes. Last time out I had a conversation about disabling something in a game whil shooting blues from a tree:)

My current handset:
SE C902
5MP Camera with proper lens(If you want a good cameraphone, get one where the lens is covered while not in use)
Internal 1.3MP camera (Never used, didnt see if for a week after I got it)
8GB MicroSD (€22 sandisk)
Slim profile 11mm
Titanium Shell
Very Dropable
Lithium cell powers it for yonks
Touch button camera controls
"GPS"(Cellular version)
Google maps
BluTooth A2DP + HT820 Stereo Headphones
Pokemon Gold for Gameboy

What more could I ask for? Bar a xenon flash like in the C905.

I'll upgrade when an MS "iPhone" comes out. Yes, it'll be slower, bigger, cost more, do less, crash when I try to do several tasks at once and so forth, but at least if wont be Apple

Stercus Accidit · 10-08-2009 12:38AM

The LG is as good as a mini digital camera, but its a pain in the hole for most anything else.

NakedDex · 10-08-2009 12:41AM

My previous phone was an imported Sidekick 2. It was on it's last legs when I replaced it with the iPhone but it was decent (if completely unsupported by Irish carriers for anything but calls and texts). I mainly got it for the qwerty keyboard and the sheer novelty of it. Before that I had the JCB phone which was pure basic but one of the best phones I ever had. No camera, music player, Internet etc. It did have a 110dB ringtone, an IPX rated case, noise cancellation and shock proofing though. It even floated in water if you dropped it.
A great, robust phone that did the basics really well. Samsung now do a great little phone that's similarly robust but not as chunky for around €100. Cracking little phone that looks good too. Recommended, especially if you break a lot of phones.

Masada · 10-08-2009 12:46AM

Lethal_Bullet wrote: »

LGs all look nice on paper, but talk to people who've owned them for 6 months, they'll tell you all is not as it seems.

Mine is always in my chest pocket during skirmishes. Last time out I had a conversation about disabling something in a game whil shooting blues from a tree:)

My current handset:
SE C902
5MP Camera with proper lens(If you want a good cameraphone, get one where the lens is covered while not in use)
Internal 1.3MP camera (Never used, didnt see if for a week after I got it)
8GB MicroSD (€22 sandisk)
Slim profile 11mm
Titanium Shell
Very Dropable
Lithium cell powers it for yonks
Touch button camera controls
"GPS"(Cellular version)
Google maps
BluTooth A2DP + HT820 Stereo Headphones
Pokemon Gold for Gameboy

What more could I ask for? Bar a xenon flash like in the C905.

I'll upgrade when an MS "iPhone" comes out. Yes, it'll be slower, bigger, cost more, do less, crash when I try to do several tasks at once and so forth, but at least if wont be Apple

I hate that phone, in fact, i hate all sony phones, there horrible to use and they typically use these camera functions as selling tools.

their camera's are crap and having a cover over the lens only leaves somwhere for all the dust to gather, nokia learned from that when they came up with the N95 8GB and N96 following from the enclosed camera of the regular N95.
After 4MP your wasting your time since the files are getting too big for the phone to process as fast as you want and the camera's lens is already limited as it is. As far as features goes i would say the N96 is the best non apple phone on the market at the moment. that said, i don't really like mine and i was mad to pay that kinda money. i bought it simfree for cash and it was 200quid more expensive than the iphone simfree which i then bought for the missus.
Hacing been a nokia user for such a long time i have been temptd by the good looks of the new N97 but from the last few flagship models ive learned not to jump in head first. im gonna see how well it fares for a month or so and if its sh1t i'll get the iphone.

kevteljeur · 10-08-2009 12:47AM

Stercus Accidit wrote: »

The LG is as good as a mini digital camera, but its a pain in the hole for most anything else.

My Canon 350D is good as a digital camera, but it's a pain in the hole for most anything else.

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Masada · 10-08-2009 12:50AM

kevteljeur wrote: »

My Canon 350D is good as a digital camera, but it's a pain in the hole for most anything else.

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I cant figure out how to use the satnav on me D80. the only texts i ever seem to get are spam from a company selling "new battery"

NakedDex · 10-08-2009 12:52AM

Lethal_Bullet wrote: »

I'll upgrade when an MS "iPhone" comes out. Yes, it'll be slower, bigger, cost more, do less, crash when I try to do several tasks at once and so forth, but at least if wont be Apple

So you'll "upgrade" to an inferior product so people think you're cool/rebellious for not buying the one that's superior in every way?

I have a CA Sportsline M4 here I'll sell you for €200, never mind that G&G one...

Masada wrote: »

Hacing been a nokia user for such a long time i have been temptd by the good looks of the new N97 but from the last few flagship models ive learned not to jump in head first. im gonna see how well it fares for a month or so and if its sh1t i'll get the iphone.

I've heard good things actually but it's still symbian and there's nothing groundbreakingly different from the N96 apart from the (admittedly very snazzy) design.
Personally I think the only contender to the iPhone is the G1/Android. I didn't like it at first but it grew on me, and now that the Marketplace is finally getting good apps, it's got a good selling point.

ED E · 10-08-2009 01:03AM

NakedDex wrote: »

So you'll "upgrade" to an inferior product so people think you're cool/rebellious for not buying the one that's superior in every way?

I have a CA Sportsline M4 here I'll sell you for €200, never mind that G&G one...

No, I know I'm not cool, and as for being rebellious, well, I'm not that imature. I just have an illogical resentment for apple. The only thing from them I'd touch is a MacBook Pro, and only for Logic.

In all honesty though, I spend FAR to much time in front of screens/projections. The less time I spend on my handset the better.

Regarding the camera, agreed maybe 4 is the limit, but I havent seen a 4MP model out so I'll just go for 5. I drop them to 1024 anyways. As long as quality is alright, I'm not fussed.

This has been shrank, but it does me:

High Glare in this shot, so reduced quality:

NakedDex · 10-08-2009 01:21AM

Lethal_Bullet wrote: »

No, I know I'm not cool, and as for being rebellious, well, I'm not that imature. I just have an illogical resentment for apple. The only thing from them I'd touch is a MacBook Pro, and only for Logic.

On what grounds does a Macbook Pro become more logical than any other Mac? They're the same OS in varying powers and shapes. Granted the Pro is quicker than the standard Macbook but not more so than the standard Macs.
Illogical dislike is one thing. Resentment requires a sentiment to exist and a sentiment requires a reason, cause or purpose (aka logic). You can't hate for no reason.

Disliking Apple seems to be the new "in" thing. Particularly among those who've never actually owned one. Funny that such a terrible, useless, horrible product has become the most aped and copied system and style in computer technology since it's inception. Rivals are actually waiting to see what Apples new tablet will be like before designing theirs so they can imitate it. Sounds to me like the people who matter think Apple's doing something right.

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