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three network, android phones

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  • 24-04-2010 12:25am
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    JacksonHeightsOwn
    Registered Users Posts: 1,905 ✭✭✭


    are they ever going to upgrade their stock?

    i love their plans, but jesus their phones are pathetic

    any news from you chaps in the know?


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    drunkmonkey
    Registered Users Posts: 28,115 ✭✭✭✭drunkmonkey


    The spica is the only android at the moment on 3 http://www.samsung.com/ie/consumer/mobile-phones/mobile-phones/touch-screen/GT-I5700UWAXEU/index.idx?pagetype=prd_detail

    haven't used it yet, so can't tell you much more..


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    Walkman
    Registered Users Posts: 4,224 ✭✭✭Walkman


    Sony Ericsson X10 is due in a couple of weeks. They'll also be doing the X10 mini and pro. HTC Desire is also due in May


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    regi
    Registered Users Posts: 3,279 ✭✭✭regi


    Doh, I just bought a Spica simfree and I'm on three :-)


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    JacksonHeightsOwn
    Registered Users Posts: 1,905 ✭✭✭JacksonHeightsOwn


    Walkman wrote: »
    Sony Ericsson X10 is due in a couple of weeks. They'll also be doing the X10 mini and pro. HTC Desire is also due in May

    thats good to know, i thought i read they are getting the iphone as well, but sometime later in the year, i think id rather an android phone myself though, all my mates that have iphones touch them so much, i wonder if they've had a toss since they got them, weirdos!


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    drunkmonkey
    Registered Users Posts: 28,115 ✭✭✭✭drunkmonkey


    They already have the iPhone if your due an upgrade got one off them a few weeks ago, and somebodys got android running on an iPhone : )


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    JacksonHeightsOwn
    Registered Users Posts: 1,905 ✭✭✭JacksonHeightsOwn


    drunkmonkey wrote: »
    They already have the iPhone if your due an upgrade got one off them a few weeks ago, and somebodys got android running on an iPhone : )

    huh, you got the iphone in a 3 store?


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    Loggie
    Registered Users Posts: 229 ✭✭Loggie


    If your due an upgrade they have other phones that they don't have online. Phone them and they will transfer you to upgrades dept. They have the iphone and nokia x6 also


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    JacksonHeightsOwn
    Registered Users Posts: 1,905 ✭✭✭JacksonHeightsOwn


    Loggie wrote: »
    If your due an upgrade they have other phones that they don't have online. Phone them and they will transfer you to upgrades dept. They have the iphone and nokia x6 also

    damn, im on best of both, no upgrades :(


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    jimmycrackcorm
    Registered Users Posts: 14,329 ✭✭✭✭jimmycrackcorm


    Loggie wrote: »
    If your due an upgrade they have other phones that they don't have online. Phone them and they will transfer you to upgrades dept. They have the iphone and nokia x6 also

    I rang a few times and they never came back - got a sim-free desire instead.


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    jackrussell007
    Registered Users Posts: 222 ✭✭jackrussell007


    I got the spica the other day as a free upgrade and I'm well chuffed. I'm an android newbie but I think the phone is great. Only thing i dont like so far is that its not so bright when in sunlight. I may be able to configure that though, I havent tried yet. everything else has been great. gotta love the android.

    to be honest I have have to say I feel a little smug as well, as far as I can see android has all the functionality and coolness of iphone. people are coughing up serious cash for iphones, I got this spica for free.


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    Little Miss Cutie
    Registered Users Posts: 1,194 ✭✭✭Little Miss Cutie


    Is there a specific phone number for the upgrades department?


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    BROWNE51
    Registered Users Posts: 90 ✭✭BROWNE51


    Spica is a great starter phone for the Android novice.Good front end(nice icons,seamless screen scroll etc),very user friendly,no lag,great for gmail users,free apps(more if you flash it).I would be conscious though that if you are not comfortable flashing it,it only comes with Android os1.5 and this o.s is up to 2.1 or greater at this stage officially,its been on o2 for months now and they havent offered any upgrade yet.
    Camera is basic(3.2) and pc software is very poor(out of the box detects phone as a memory card!.Battery life is average.


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    jackrussell007
    Registered Users Posts: 222 ✭✭jackrussell007


    Little Miss Cutie wrote: »
    Is there a specific phone number for the upgrades department?

    ring the cancellation line and you'll be offered a better deal on upgrade. They'll give you 2 months rental free as well and maybe 15% off your bill for the year.


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    yahoo_moe
    Registered Users Posts: 2,397 ✭✭✭yahoo_moe


    Sorry - not to drag this OT but what's 3's 3G coverage like?

    Thinking about an X10 and 3's price plans look a lot better than O2's €40 a month minimum. But I know their mobile broadband has, ahem, had issues so I'd be wary.


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    Beno
    Registered Users Posts: 215 ✭✭Beno


    Any one know if the htc legend is coming to three?

    Or should I just get the Spica


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    BeardyFunzo
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    yahoo_moe wrote: »
    Sorry - not to drag this OT but what's 3's 3G coverage like?

    Thinking about an X10 and 3's price plans look a lot better than O2's €40 a month minimum. But I know their mobile broadband has, ahem, had issues so I'd be wary.

    I've generally been happy with thier coverage, but i do spend most of my time in dublin


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    justsomebloke
    Registered Users Posts: 10,407 ✭✭✭✭justsomebloke


    Beno wrote: »
    Any one know if the htc legend is coming to three?

    Or should I just get the Spica

    AFAIK the legend is a meteor exclusive so it shouldn't be appearing on any other network


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    leahcim
    Registered Users Posts: 330 ✭✭leahcim


    But I know their mobile broadband has, ahem, had issues so I'd be wary.

    I think most of the people who have problems with three mobile broadband are those who use it as their main source of internet connectivity. Its pretty crazy to expect 3G or HSDPA to perform as well as ADSL or cable for downloading\uploading torrents and gaming etc. IMO mobile broadband is fine for surfing the web, checking emails etc all the things you would be doing on your phone.

    For me three have the best value broadband with the best coverage (mine works when I go to my home town in the middle of nowhere in West Cork).


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    Little Miss Cutie
    Registered Users Posts: 1,194 ✭✭✭Little Miss Cutie


    drunkmonkey wrote: »
    They already have the iPhone if your due an upgrade got one off them a few weeks ago, and somebodys got android running on an iPhone : )

    Its true :) Just rang up about an upgrade and they offered me an iphone am very very excited - feels like christmas - really wanted an iphone but didnt want to leave three so it solves all my problems :):):):)


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