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Nokia 770 Internet Tablet - €134.46 [Expansys.ie]

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  • #102
    squonk_ie
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 49 ✭squonk_ie


    Just seen that the MMC card included in my order is showing up as Discontinued. Any one else have this problem as well?


  • #103
    fdevine
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,950 ✭✭✭fdevine


    Same here - just refreshed the page to see 'discontinued' for the card.

    Time for another phone call....

    EDIT - Helpline are no help at all....'if they're gone, they're gone'....so tough basically.


  • #104
    thehomeofDob
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,452 ✭✭✭thehomeofDob


    I'm quite aggravated. I ordered well over a week ago, and the cards been discontinued! However, when I called today, the girl on the phone said she'd refund me for the card... for 18euro! when I paid 4! Ha! Ha! The 770 is being shipped today.

    Those looking for a replacement for the discontinued card 7dayshop has a 2gb for £17


  • #105
    JAMM222
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 738 ✭✭✭JAMM222


    just ordered this car mount for the 770
    http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=200029048402
    dont know how good it is yet but it was fairly cheap! ill post back when i get it.


  • #106
    Alanstrainor
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 23,157 ✭✭✭✭Alanstrainor


    Alright, I'm on the fence with this one, i dont know if i'll use it, but it's sooo cheap, the msn hack and screen looks great, how are the people who got it already getting on, is it worth the €130. Oh and does it support flash games and things like that, i know that's probably pushing it but still.
    Cheers,
    Alan,


  • #107
    thehomeofDob
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,452 ✭✭✭thehomeofDob


    My order tracker is showing the 770 as being shipped. Final price €119.46. Not half bad if I do say so myself, not half bad.


  • #108
    fdevine
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,950 ✭✭✭fdevine


    Mine is showing €115.60 including VAT & delivery.....and its shipped.

    Must have gotten a full refund for the RS-MMC card. Happy days.


  • #109
    quintron
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,201 ✭✭✭quintron


    Same here.


  • #110
    Quackles
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,484 ✭✭✭Quackles


    Mine says that, but paypal shows no sign of any refund, and it hasn't been shipped yet :(


  • #111
    Dman001
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,534 ✭✭✭Dman001


    fdevine wrote:
    Mine is showing €115.60 including VAT & delivery.....and its shipped.

    Must have gotten a full refund for the RS-MMC card. Happy days.
    115.60 euro? I have one in the basket, I have not bought it yet, and it is coming up as over 130 euro.


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  • #112
    thehomeofDob
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,452 ✭✭✭thehomeofDob


    Dman001 wrote:
    115.60 euro? I have one in the basket, I have not bought it yet, and it is coming up as over 130 euro.

    Note his last comment. There was a deal for a 1gb card, for an extra 4 euro. That card has been discontinued, yet it's being refunded for the full value of the card.


  • #113
    Dman001
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,534 ✭✭✭Dman001


    thehomeofDob wrote:
    Note his last comment. There was a deal for a 1gb card, for an extra 4 euro. That card has been discontinued, yet it's being refunded for the full value of the card.
    Okay, thanks.


  • #114
    DeepBlue
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,678 ✭✭✭DeepBlue


    To further confuse the issue the 1 GB memory card is no longer discontinued and is now, once again, back to "Ordered on Request" - http://www.expansys.ie/p.aspx?i=124582.
    One could get dizzy trying to keep up with all the status changes and varying delivery dates :o .


  • #115
    fdevine
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,950 ✭✭✭fdevine


    DeepBlue wrote:
    To further confuse the issue the 1 GB memory card is no longer discontinued and is now, once again, back to "Ordered on Request" - http://www.expansys.ie/p.aspx?i=124582.
    One could get dizzy trying to keep up with all the status changes and varying delivery dates :o .

    The system appears to be a shambles....probably all our fault.

    Fcuk them. I'm €18 better off than I should be thanks to their shambolic system and have my order placed with 7dayshop already.


  • #116
    thehomeofDob
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,452 ✭✭✭thehomeofDob


    Dman001 wrote:
    Okay, thanks.

    Just read over my post, didn't mean to come across as snappy sorry :o

    I'm glad for the refund, I was gonna go for a 2gb anyway, this gives me 14 more to put towards it :P

    Has anyone got anything on their DHL tracking link? I wonder now which of us will get it first!


  • #117
    Dman001
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,534 ✭✭✭Dman001


    thehomeofDob wrote:
    Just read over my post, didn't mean to come across as snappy sorry :o

    I'm glad for the refund, I was gonna go for a 2gb anyway, this gives me 14 more to put towards it :P

    Has anyone got anything on their DHL tracking link? I wonder now which of us will get it first!
    I know you weren't snappy. The 770 is the Top 20 product for the month. Probably because of us.


  • #118
    deadl0ck
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,192 ✭✭✭deadl0ck


    Maybe we should start a software/hacking thread on the Gadgets Forum for the 770 ?

    The first item could be the GAIM/Pidgin app.

    What do you guys think ?


  • #119
    Tony
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11,336 ✭✭✭✭Tony


    I've part shipped my order but memory card is showing "Estimated 6 Days"

    Desktop PC Boards discount code on https://www.satellite.ie/ is boards.ie



  • #120
    deadl0ck
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,192 ✭✭✭deadl0ck


    I just got my shipping confirmation :)


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  • #121
    Quackles
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,484 ✭✭✭Quackles


    Okay.. My 770 has been shipped.. When the card came up as discontinued earlier, I rang expansys, they said it was a system error.. I emailed them later to tell them to ship seperately as I wasn't willing to wait a week for a new toy. Almost immediately, they sent an email saying that an order had been placed back on 10th July :

    Item / Stock Qty Price Total
    ---
    141019 770 Internet Tablet 1 77.74 77.74
    Est. 8 Days
    ---
    77.74
    Shipping Info 16.95
    VAT (21%) 19.88
    Total 114.57

    The email arrived so quickly, I doubt it had anything to do with my message. Now, that's the price they say. They stated catagorically that it was in euros etc. But they'd done nothing about refunding me the extra I paid for the memory card. Dunno what to do, give them time and hope they pony up all they say they will, or contact them and draw attention to their error?

    Hmm...


  • #122
    Slippin Jimmy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,031 ✭✭✭Slippin Jimmy


    I am going to go for one of these too. I am going to be using it in work on my breaks to go on boards and the like. I was wondering about getting a keyboard for it. Does anyone have any suggestions? Can't wait till next Friday, happy days.....PAY DAY!!!! Im going to place my order then. Should there be any problems?


  • #123
    Redisle
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,849 ✭✭✭Redisle


    OOOOh this looks good, I dont know what Ill use it for but for some reason I really want one especially at that price!!
    Thanks op!


  • #124
    savemejebus
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,574 ✭✭✭savemejebus


    Is the micro-mmc on 7day shop compatible with the 770, as i heard that they were different to rs-mmc cards?


    **sorry ignore my sillyness, just checked and it will work


  • #125
    thehomeofDob
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,452 ✭✭✭thehomeofDob


    savemejebus wrote:
    Is the micro-mmc on 7day shop compatible with the 770, as i heard that they were different to rs-mmc cards?


    **sorry ignore my sillyness, just checked and it will work


    RS-MMC and MMC-Mobile are the ones you want to look for :) MMC-Mobile is faster, so if you're planning on booting from your memory card or using it for a swap partition, go for mobile.


  • #126
    v240gltse
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 646 ✭✭✭v240gltse


    Hi,

    just wondering could one of these be used to control a car-puter instead of say a 7" touch screen ?.

    regards


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  • #127
    thehomeofDob
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,452 ✭✭✭thehomeofDob


    v240gltse wrote:
    Hi,

    just wondering could one of these be used to control a car-puter instead of say a 7" touch screen ?.

    regards

    You could set up a vnc server on the car pc, then use the 770 to connect to it and control it. I don't know how it would work without a hardware monitor being connected though.


  • #128
    PeakOutput
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,639 ✭✭✭PeakOutput


    as it i sapparently based on debian could you use a windows emulator on it to open windows programmes?


  • #129
    Ruu_Old
    Closed Accounts Posts: 36,634 ✭✭✭✭Ruu_Old


    It is now here with 1GB RS-MMC for €111.95 (and whatever delivery is).


  • #130
    whizzbang
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,366 ✭✭✭whizzbang


    Just ordered at the reduced price, €132.46 including delivery and 1 GB card.


  • #131
    quintron
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,201 ✭✭✭quintron


    Some links for 770 owners:


    OS upgrade and check:
    http://europe.nokia.com/nokia/0,,79636,00.html


    Wiki Entry
    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nokia_770


    Official Nokia Support page:
    http://europe.nokia.com/770/support


    Free linux software hub and resource for maemo platform:
    http://maemo.org/


    Direct Maemo Downloads Link:
    http://maemo.org/downloads/


    Recommended Software:
    Ebook Reader: http://www.fbreader.org/
    Music/Video player: http://konttoristhoughts.blogspot.com/


    Tablet Blog:
    http://tabletblog.com/
    ....with 770 tags:
    http://tabletblog.com/2006/12/welcome-to-your-new-nokia-770.html


    Linux Dev Link:
    http://www.linuxdevcenter.com/pub/a/linux/2006/07/20/nokia-770.html


    BT plugin f(or those with BT keyboards):
    http://770.fs-security.com/maemo-bt-plugin/


    LCARS PADD (nice theme):
    http://synthesize.us/LCARS_PADD


    Fan Site:
    http://nokia770.com/
    ..and Forum
    http://nokia770.com/forum/


    Really good resource site:
    http://www.internettablettalk.com/


    Delicious link hub:
    http://del.icio.us/search/?fr=del_icio_us&p=Nokia+770&type=all



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  • #132
    deadl0ck
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,192 ✭✭✭deadl0ck


    Great links - thanks !

    Can't wait to get mine :)


  • #133
    whizzbang
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,366 ✭✭✭whizzbang


    Anyone know of a good podcast client for it? That what I'm hoping to use it for!


  • #134
    wanabe
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 368 ✭✭wanabe


    Dam i hate impulse buying! just picked one up!!!


  • #135
    thehomeofDob
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,452 ✭✭✭thehomeofDob


    whizzbang wrote:
    Anyone know of a good podcast client for it? That what I'm hoping to use it for!

    Canola should do the trick. Supposed to be a whopper all round media player. I believe it does podcasts.
    quintron wrote:

    Really good resource site:
    http://www.internettablettalk.com/


    Seconded! Absolutely great forum there. I've learned loads over the last week just reading through it. Great links Quin!


  • #136
    Alanstrainor
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 23,157 ✭✭✭✭Alanstrainor


    The difference in price between the bundle with the 1gb card is only 39 cent!!!, so i went for the cheaper one.....obviously;)
    Can't wait to get this now, I saw an application that allows you to watch youtube content smoothly, looks uber sweet


  • #137
    Lissavane
    Registered Users Posts: 542 ✭✭✭Lissavane


    basquille wrote:
    Spotted this listed as a bargain on the UK version of Expansys on HotUKDeals.com and it's a similar price on Expansys.ie so here's the link and here's a nice in-depth review of the item at hand

    770-Image_0135.jpg
    Thank you for the tip-off. Wouldn't have considered one but now I know how much I need it! Got it for E132 incl 1gb card.
    Now I've got an electric chainsaw & an internet gadget that I hadn't budgeted for on my next cc bill!


  • #138
    estariol
    Registered Users Posts: 399 ✭✭estariol


    It just arrived, charging up now...american 2 pin plug (adapter supplied).


  • #139
    quintron
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,201 ✭✭✭quintron


    ^^ ditto! :-)


  • #140
    fdevine
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,950 ✭✭✭fdevine


    Mine arrived via DHL this morning, just after the other stuff I didn't really need, but bought anyway over the last two weeks, arrived in the post.


  • #141
    sinjin_smythe
    Registered Users Posts: 995 ✭✭✭sinjin_smythe


    fdevine wrote:
    Mine arrived via DHL this morning, just after the other stuff I didn't really need, but bought anyway over the last two weeks, arrived in the post.

    so tell us whats the general consensus on the tablet ? good/bad, only thing ive noticed through lookin at it over the net is it takes its time loading up web pages, is this true ?


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  • #142
    fdevine
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,950 ✭✭✭fdevine


    weedhead wrote:
    so tell us whats the general consensus on the tablet ? good/bad, only thing ive noticed through lookin at it over the net is it takes its time loading up web pages, is this true ?

    Haven't had a chance to try it out properly yet.

    I'm in work and we don't have a wireless network, so it will have to wait until I get home.

    In very general terms, its smaller and lighter than I thought, the screen is excellent. Operation in general may take some time to master.....we'll see.

    Will post up more details on the internet capabilities later on.


  • #143
    Ruu_Old
    Closed Accounts Posts: 36,634 ✭✭✭✭Ruu_Old


    Pity Play.com don't ship this sort of thing to Ireland, its listed as 108.49 europeans.:(


  • #144
    quintron
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,201 ✭✭✭quintron


    Connection to my N95 is spot on. V. fast loading pages at present, though I'm on PDA specific pages mainly. No wifi connection to check speeds on that. Will have to wait til I get home. Installed FBreader and reading away here on my lunch. Screen is very good, resolution is very nice but a little underwheleming in the contrast stakes. Overall a bargain at the money even as an ebook reader which was my primary reason for purchase.


  • #145
    Dman001
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,534 ✭✭✭Dman001


    I don't think it can play flash videos so I may not bother getting one.


  • #146
    Alanstrainor
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 23,157 ✭✭✭✭Alanstrainor


    Dman001 wrote:
    I don't think it can play flash videos so I may not bother getting one.
    You can get applications to allow you to view the likes of youtube smoothly, http://konttoristhoughts.blogspot.com/2007/06/uktube-smooth-playback-of-youtube-files.html


  • #147
    Tony
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11,336 ✭✭✭✭Tony


    I've been playing with mine, very impressed so far

    Desktop PC Boards discount code on https://www.satellite.ie/ is boards.ie



  • #148
    66o66o
    Closed Accounts Posts: 48 ✭66o66o


    Mine arrived today! Prob won;t get a chance to use it untill wednesday though! sickened!


  • #149
    thehomeofDob
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,452 ✭✭✭thehomeofDob


    I tried posting on mine in work, but it wouldn't go through. Boards is very slow on it. I'm home now, and it won't pick up my wireless network. It's a belkin54g router. The 770 picks up a shed load of my neighbours networks, yet not mine. It worked just fine at work on a belkin router. Damn!

    Question to all those go bought from expansys. Did yours come with an uk charger? mine came with a U.S. one, I'll have to get back onto them.


  • #150
    randomer
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,160 ✭✭✭randomer


    Mine arrived in a bashed up box. I collected it from the DHL office and when I opened it and the screen was smashed.

    I went back into the guy in DHL and he recorded that it was smashed. I am trying to contact Expansys now on the phone, but it is just a really irritating recorded message! Has anyone ever had to return anything to Expansys?


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  • #151
    Quackles
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,484 ✭✭✭Quackles


    Sometimes living 'down the country' sucks :( Mine isn't here yet, has been with courier according to the website since 2.30! Stupid lazy courier :)


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