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LG Optimus 7 €265 sim free [Expansys] - *Now €199 @Amazon.de*

  • 10-05-2011 1:36am
    #1
    AlmightyCushion
    Moderators, Education Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators Posts: 35,117 Mod ✭✭✭✭


    http://www.expansys.com/lg-optimus-7-204875/?partner=aw&ito=AFW47868&awc=2959_1304990928_94ffb6e58026ec9cb95a5f3fdf1fb17f

    EDIT:See post 9

    Cracking deal for this phone.

    Link to specs here: http://www.gsmarena.com/lg_e900_optimus_7_-3532.php

    "This sleek and subtly attractive handset is slim, powerful and runs the incredible looking Windows Phone 7 platform. Reassuringly well-built with a premium handset feel, the LG Optimus 7's finish is excellent thanks to the metal back and rubberised coating across the chassis.

    A 1GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon processor lets the Optimus 7 flow between applications with no lag and, thanks to the intuitive Windows Phone 7 interface, everything on this handset is just a few swipes away. The Optimus 7 boasts a generous 16GB of internal memory giving you room enough to store all your data, plus a 5MP camera with LED flash. The 3.8 inch LCD screen (with 800 x 480 pixel resolution) is bright, sharp and pleasingly responsive to your fingertips. As well as the smartphone staples of Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and 3G there is DNLA connectivity, and with Windows Phone you have Office, Zune and XBox Live software in your hand.

    LG have made this smartphone stand out from the Windows crowd with apps such as PlayTo which sends your data over DNLA, ScanSearch, an augmented reality app that can detect and highlight amenities, such as restaurants, hotels and public transport up to a five mile radius plus a panoramic shot mode for up to 360 degree photos. There's even voice-to-text control that lets you speak commands to open and control many of the Optimus 7's applications."


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  • #2
    bazwaldo
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,769 ✭✭✭bazwaldo


    I have this phone and think its great. Very well built and the Windows Phone 7 UI is very nice. OS is very stable and updates are starting to rollout which are seamless. There are still a good few features to be added (due in a few months I believe) and the app store is getting there.

    The camera like most on phones is great in daylight but you'd want a very steady hand in anything less than a sunny day.


  • #3
    Jarren
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4,692 ✭✭✭Jarren


    http://www.amazon.de/LG-Smartphone-Touchscreen-interner-Speicher/dp/B0044BCTU0/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1305228015&sr=8-1

    217,79 euro including delivery


  • #4
    Dman001
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,534 ✭✭✭Dman001


    jarecki1976 wrote: »
    http://www.amazon.de/LG-Smartphone-Touchscreen-interner-Speicher/dp/B0044BCTU0/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1305228015&sr=8-1

    217,79 euro including delivery
    It says it can only be delivered to Germany?


  • #5
    Jarren
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4,692 ✭✭✭Jarren


    if you buy with one-click - the item will not be shipped to your default address
    otherwise ,there is no problem

    Ps - I bought the phone few hours ago and got confirming email straight after


  • #6
    zom
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,908 ✭✭✭zom


    Doesn't work for me - checked all possible options (one-click, non one-click) and I've been rejected. Seems like jarecki1976 used some german address probably.


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  • #7
    Jarren
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4,692 ✭✭✭Jarren


    nope



    from bestellbestaetigung@amazon.de bestellbestaetigung@amazon.de
    to ................................................
    date Thu, May 12, 2011 at 8:13 PM
    subject Ihre Bestellung bei Amazon.de
    mailed-by bounces.amazon.com
    Images from this sender are always displayed. Don't display from now on.
    hide details 8:13 PM (9 hours ago)

    Vielen Dank für Ihre Bestellung, ......

    Möchten Sie Ihre Bestellung ändern?
    Wenn Sie Ihre Bestellung überprüfen oder ändern möchten, besuchen Sie unsere Homepage unter www.Amazon.de und klicken Sie auf den Button "Mein Konto", den Sie oben rechts auf jeder Seite finden.
    Bestellinformation:
    E-Mail-Adresse: ..................
    Rechnungsadresse:
    .....................
    .....................
    tallaght dublin24
    dublin, dublin 24
    Irland

    Versandadresse
    .....................

    tallaght dublin24
    dublin, dublin 24
    Irland

    Gesamtsumme dieser Bestellung: EUR 217,79
    Bestellungsübersicht:
    Einzelheiten zum Versand : price-guard
    Bestellnummer: 302-3016137-9014768
    Versand: Standardversand
    Bevorzugte Versandart: Komplettversand: Meine bestellten Artikel in so wenige Einzellieferungen wie möglich zusammenfassen
    Zwischensumme: EUR 199,89
    Verpackung und Versand: EUR 17,90
    Gesamtsumme für diese Bestellung: EUR 217,79


    Lieferung voraussichtlich: 21. Mai 2011 - 10. Juni 2011
    1 "LG E900 Optimus 7 Smartphone (Windows Phone 7, 9.7cm (3.8 Zoll) Touchscreen, 5MP Kamera, GPS, WiFi, 16GB interner Speicher) schwarz"
    Elektronik; EUR 199,89
    Auf Lager.
    Verkauf durch: price-guard


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    Umfassende Informationen darüber, wie Sie Ihre Bestellungen aufrufen, prüfen und verwalten können, finden Sie auf unseren Hilfeseiten unter www.amazon.de/hilfe/.

    Bitte beachten Sie: Diese E-Mail dient lediglich der Bestätigung des Einganges Ihrer Bestellung und stellt noch keine Annahme Ihres Angebotes auf Abschluss eines Kaufvertrages dar. Ihr Kaufvertrag für einen Artikel kommt zu Stande, wenn wir Ihre Bestellung annehmen, indem wir Ihnen eine E-Mail mit der Benachrichtigung zusenden, dass der Artikel an Sie abgeschickt wurde. Dies ist eine automatisch versendete Nachricht. Bitte antworten Sie nicht auf dieses Schreiben, da die Adresse nur zur Versendung von E-Mails eingerichtet ist. Sie erreichen uns über das Kontaktformular http://www.amazon.de/kontakt auf unseren Hilfe-Seiten.

    Nochmals vielen Dank für Ihren Besuch.

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    I used Irish delivery address:)


  • #8
    zom
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,908 ✭✭✭zom


    Would be much useful if you can point links on www.
    But I finally managed and ordered one today. Had to turn Adblock off (Firefox) and than some more buttons shown :-).
    Thank you.


  • #9
    zom
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,908 ✭✭✭zom


    Amazon's price still dropping - it's €182 now:

    http://www.amazon.de/LG-Smartphone-Touchscreen-interner-Speicher/dp/B0044BCTU0

    And you should you add approx. €17 for delivery.


  • #10
    Dman001
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,534 ✭✭✭Dman001


    Wow great price, very tempting.


  • #11
    Spudman_20000
    Registered Users Posts: 1,208 ✭✭✭Spudman_20000


    Couldn't complete the order either because of my address.

    Can someone explain what exactly I need to do?

    Thanks!


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  • #12
    quad_red
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,564 ✭✭✭quad_red


    Yeah, I'm the same.

    " This item can not be selected address sent to the. ( Read more .) Either change the delivery address, or remove the item by clicking "Delete. "

    " Dieser Artikel kann nicht an die ausgewählte Adresse versandt werden. (Erfahren Sie mehr.) Ändern Sie entweder die Lieferadresse, oder entfernen Sie den Artikel durch klicken auf "Löschen". "


  • #13
    bazwaldo
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,769 ✭✭✭bazwaldo


    Select the link to the other sellers and the one from PriceGuard got me to the last page and allowed by address. Worked out €190 or so.

    Some seller for €220 also worked.


  • #14
    Spudman_20000
    Registered Users Posts: 1,208 ✭✭✭Spudman_20000


    Cheers Bazwaldo! About time I moved into the smartphone market! :)


  • #15
    AntiRip
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,244 ✭✭✭AntiRip


    In the market myself for a smartphone. Was going to get a San Francisco Blade but this is also tempting. Does this support flash? Not sure about the lack of apps etc. or stick with android.


  • #16
    Dyr
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 23,246 ✭✭✭✭Dyr


    I've had an eye up an omnia WP7 but just took this at 200 bills..so now I don't have to sign up for a new contract just to try WP7

    nice one OP


  • #17
    54kroc
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,376 ✭✭✭54kroc


    I was just looking at the dimensions of it on gsmarena it seems pretty big.
    Anyone know what it's like to hold compared to an iphone 4?


  • #18
    Trevor451
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,463 ✭✭✭Trevor451


    Cheers man just placed the order off amazon.de :D


  • #19
    Zonda999
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,533 ✭✭✭Zonda999


    That really is a great deal, not the nicest looking handset IMHO but not the worst either to be fair. And the spec is great to be fair. Windows phone 7 seems a fairly nice os to use too, plenty updates coming onstream for it too


  • #20
    zom
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,908 ✭✭✭zom


    Talking about Windows7 / Android - there are few €50-60 Android supporting phones but it's hard to find any Win7's below €300. That's what makes this deal GOOD.
    I used Windows Mobile sine 2004, had some break for last 2 years but happy to go back. I hope Microsoft-Nokia cooperation will come with great Windows Mobile future!


  • #21
    Zonda999
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,533 ✭✭✭Zonda999


    The reason for that is that Microsoft set fairly strict on the minimum specs have to be for a phone to run WP7, bitta good and a bad thing IMO. Good thing because you know ypu're gonna get a phone that runs the OS properly, bad because you're effectively freezing out the PAYG market because of the obvious high prices that come with phones capable of running the OS.

    This deal, though is an exception to the rule. It is obviously though that the much reduced price is a sign than the 2nd generation of WP7 handsets is imminent.


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  • #22
    powerstation
    Registered Users Posts: 170 ✭✭powerstation


    Thats a great price for the hardware alright. Is there any way of installing Android on this phone?

    The reason for asking is though its got a pretty interface, I'm not really sure what I can do with a Win7 phone.

    I have an Android tablet at the moment, and mostly use it for reading ebooks and browsing the internet. I use Calibre to transfer ebooks to the device, B&N's reader app in the tablet handles ebooks amazingly well. I use Opera Mobile for the internet, that syncs up nicely with all my favorites on my desktop PC through My Opera.

    But I read I can't do all this with a Win7 phone because it doesn't show up as a USB drive when connected to a PC, which locks it out of Calibre?


  • #23
    Do-more
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,748 ✭✭✭Do-more


    powerstation wrote: »
    But I read I can't do all this with a Win7 phone because it doesn't show up as a USB drive when connected to a PC, which locks it out of Calibre?

    According to this info you can access Calibre using an app called Freda.

    invest4deepvalue.com



  • #24
    antodeco
    Registered Users, Subscribers, Registered Users 2 Posts: 13,615 ✭✭✭✭antodeco


    Just ordered one there myself. I wanted to try a WP7 phone, so for €200 I gladly will. Im waiting for the HTC Evo 3D, but I reckon that will be around halloween!


  • #25
    CiaranC
    Closed Accounts Posts: 6,300 ✭✭✭CiaranC


    Can you put Android on one of these?


  • #26
    sdanseo
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,241 ✭✭✭sdanseo


    If you've never used Windows mobile 7, please god try it before you buy one, go into a phone shop and ask for a demo etc. It's worse than unuseable for me.


  • #27
    The_Conductor
    Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 32,286 Mod ✭✭✭✭The_Conductor


    sdonn wrote: »
    If you've never used Windows mobile 7, please god try it before you buy one, go into a phone shop and ask for a demo etc. It's worse than unuseable for me.

    Ditto.....
    I'd sooner kill myself than try to use it.......
    You *need* to try one out first- and this is from someone who actually had a Windows Mobile 6.5 phone........


  • #28
    Jarren
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4,692 ✭✭✭Jarren


    right...

    http://www.google.ie/search?sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8&q=Windows+Mobile+6.5#sclient=psy&hl=en&source=hp&q=windows+mobile+6.5+vs+windows+phone+7&aq=4&aqi=g5&aql=&oq=&pbx=1&fp=ba03857295980c7d


  • #29
    The_Conductor
    Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 32,286 Mod ✭✭✭✭The_Conductor


    jarecki1976 wrote: »
    right...

    http://www.google.ie/search?sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8&q=Windows+Mobile+6.5#sclient=psy&hl=en&source=hp&q=windows+mobile+6.5+vs+windows+phone+7&aq=4&aqi=g5&aql=&oq=&pbx=1&fp=ba03857295980c7d

    Correct- its a totally different operating system.
    I hated my Zune (then again I hated my iPod too)- and Windows Mobile 7 in my eyes is a souped up version of the Zune operating system......

    Whack ES File Explorer on an Android handset- and you've a very functional operating system. Windows Mobile 7, I hate......


  • #30
    The_Conductor
    Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 32,286 Mod ✭✭✭✭The_Conductor


    LIGHTNING wrote: »
    I used Android version 1.6 for 6 months and it was torture, I really dont rate the Android OS. I have heard the Win 7 phone OS is extremely quick and easy to use. Looking forward to getting my hands on it.

    Android 1.6 was torture- happily 2.3 (Gingerbread) is a lot better.

    I wonder is it possible to hack one of these? They really are flogging them off......


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  • #31
    Alanstrainor
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 23,157 ✭✭✭✭Alanstrainor


    smccarrick wrote: »
    Android 1.6 was torture- happily 2.3 (Gingerbread) is a lot better.

    I wonder is it possible to hack one of these? They really are flogging them off......

    My thoughts exactly. I wouldn't mind one considering the price. But i'm not so sure about windows phone 7. I had been pretty set on Android 2.3+ for my next phone


  • #32
    aperture_nuig
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 931 ✭✭✭aperture_nuig


    Hey guys, I recently bought an ipod touch 4g, and am happy enough with it, but was just wondering from the guys that bought this if I am better off returning it for this?


  • #33
    Alanstrainor
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 23,157 ✭✭✭✭Alanstrainor


    aperture_nuig wrote: »
    Hey guys, I recently bought an ipod touch 4g, and am happy enough with it, but was just wondering from the guys that bought this if I am better off returning it for this?

    Personally I wouldn't buy a ipod or similar device again. I'd want an all in one device that is your phone/music/internet etc in one package. This would fit the bill. If i were in your position i'd probably get this over it tbh.


  • #34
    aperture_nuig
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 931 ✭✭✭aperture_nuig


    Alanstrainor wrote: »
    Personally I wouldn't buy a ipod or similar device again. I'd want an all in one device that is your phone/music/internet etc in one package. This would fit the bill. If i were in your position i'd probably get this over it tbh.

    Ok thats great! thanks for your input.


  • #35
    stevenmu
    Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 9,689 Mod ✭✭✭✭stevenmu


    For any WP7 newcomers out of this thread, the big boards thread on all things WP7 is at http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2056001288


  • #36
    Ghost Train
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 30,421 ✭✭✭✭Ghost Train


    Alanstrainor wrote: »
    Personally I wouldn't buy a ipod or similar device again. I'd want an all in one device that is your phone/music/internet etc in one package. This would fit the bill. If i were in your position i'd probably get this over it tbh.

    iPod touch still has the sharper screen, video skype, bigger selection of apps, really depends on what features you use. One device is handy but battery life can be shorter the more you do with it


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  • #37
    mik_da_man
    Hosted Moderators Posts: 9,972 ✭✭✭mik_da_man


    Do I want it ............. Yep

    Do I need it .............. Nope

    Did I get it.................... Oh yeah :D


    Thanks Bargain Alerts - yet another impulse purchase :p


  • #38
    Pyridine
    Registered Users Posts: 275 ✭✭Pyridine


    mik_da_man wrote: »
    Do I want it ............. Yep

    Do I need it .............. Nope

    Did I get it.................... Oh yeah :D


    Thanks Bargain Alerts - yet another impulse purchase :p

    Emm...I'll give ya 20 quid for it so! :p


  • #39
    Trevor451
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,463 ✭✭✭Trevor451


    Just wondering has anybody's orders been sent out yet from price-guard? Order status says its shipping soon so hopefully I will have it by sometime next week :)


  • #40
    mik_da_man
    Hosted Moderators Posts: 9,972 ✭✭✭mik_da_man


    Pyridine wrote: »
    Emm...I'll give ya 20 quid for it so! :p

    LOL - nice try :D

    If i gave away everything that I ddn't "NEED" I'd have no toys left.


  • #41
    CastlebarMan
    Registered Users Posts: 55 ✭✭CastlebarMan


    I want to buy this but I cant navigate around the site as it in german. Suggestions!!


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  • #42
    donmeister
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,158 ✭✭✭donmeister


    CastlebarMan wrote: »
    I want to buy this but I cant navigate around the site as it in german. Suggestions!!

    Use google chrome web browser and it auto-translates (roughly!) every webpage in a different language, very handy!


  • #43
    zom
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,908 ✭✭✭zom


    Google translates website quite well but doesn't work with https which make it useless while you log-in and buying a thing.


  • #44
    powerstation
    Registered Users Posts: 170 ✭✭powerstation


    jarecki1976 wrote: »
    right...

    http://www.google.ie/search?sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8&q=Windows+Mobile+6.5#sclient=psy&hl=en&source=hp&q=windows+mobile+6.5+vs+windows+phone+7&aq=4&aqi=g5&aql=&oq=&pbx=1&fp=ba03857295980c7d

    I tried it today and it's fast, vivid glossy screen, and sleek. But I just don't get the Windows Phone user interface.

    The home screen squares are scrunched on the left & there's one tiny arrow floating on its own at the top right, which leaves a thick empty column below the arrow, about one quarter of the screen! That seemed like an awful waste of screen real estate and has the effect of making the screen look smaller.

    The navigation is the really confusing bit - apparently left & right swipes scroll, but the top & bottom swipes also scroll.. so I scrolled my way around & got lost in the menu system, unsure how to scroll back to a particular screen... but thats where the home button proved useful & I had to start all over again... it really does take some getting used to.


  • #45
    clacks
    Registered Users Posts: 203 ✭✭clacks


    Just got an email to say mine has shipped. Always wanted to try Windows 7 and it's a great price. Having said that, I plan to buy the Samsung Galaxy S2 when it appears here..... Please stop posting these bargain alerts, I'll be smashed! Cheers OP, I think.


  • #46
    mik_da_man
    Hosted Moderators Posts: 9,972 ✭✭✭mik_da_man


    Got the mail too.
    Should have it middle if next week.


  • #47
    Alanstrainor
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 23,157 ✭✭✭✭Alanstrainor


    I think i'm going to hold off buying this one. I'm tempted because of how ridiculous that price is! But i know I really just want a Galaxy S2...it'll be a while before i buy one though.

    Great BA cheers"!


  • #48
    antodeco
    Registered Users, Subscribers, Registered Users 2 Posts: 13,615 ✭✭✭✭antodeco


    Another BA that I don't need, but bought! Got the email today too anyway. Worst case scenario I don't like it, its a nice present for someone :D


  • #49
    Alanstrainor
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 23,157 ✭✭✭✭Alanstrainor


    LIGHTNING wrote: »
    The only problem with waiting is that the Galaxy S2 wont be cheap and then you wont want to buy it as it will be too expensive!

    I know i know! I'm even questioning my reasoning now!


  • #50
    Trevor451
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,463 ✭✭✭Trevor451


    This phone is such a bargain! It features the same 1GHZ snapdragon processor as other high end smartphones do (Nexus one, HTC desire etc) and it does not skip on features.

    One disadvantage is that it does not have a super AMOLED screen however I have read in reviews that the only difference you will notice is that on the amoled screen the black level is truly black and not grey but that's about it


  • #51
    Jomcc
    Registered Users Posts: 452 ✭✭Jomcc


    CastlebarMan wrote: »
    I want to buy this but I cant navigate around the site as it in german. Suggestions!!

    Just wondering if you managed to order. At similar stage to you. Seems to tell me that it will not ship here.


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