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  #236921 19-Jul-2009 17:53
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danielfaulknor: Moral of the story is it's not worth it as a primary phone?



Trying to decide what phone to buy.



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There's not many decent phones available from Telecom for under $400.  I don't know anything about the $279 Samsung, but I'd say the first decent phones are the Nokia 6120 and the Sony C510.  Would be worth checking out parallel imported - there's quite a selection available now.




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  #236923 19-Jul-2009 18:29
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Have decided to make a long term investment and get an iPhone instead!


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  #236927 19-Jul-2009 18:59
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I was in a Parallel Imports store yesterday and the had about 5 fones which would work on XT..




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  #236944 19-Jul-2009 19:44
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The R6 is a great phone. I bought one for Mum and everything works great, excellent coverage everywhere and call clarity is excellent. For $149.00 It's excellent value with camera and other whatnot found on more expensive phones. I definitely recommend it.




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  #248404 18-Aug-2009 22:50
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Anyone found any games that work on the R6 from the Tworld? Every one I click on says not available.

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  #248414 18-Aug-2009 23:13
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No, but I found a bunch online for free that I could then transfer over via the USB data cable. Search for 'midp 2' or 'mobile java' games with a resolution of 176x220. You won't find the phone model listed on any of the sites so try and find one that lets you just go by 'midp 2 176x220', instead of insisting on a model.

Not all the games you find will be legal, work at all, work well on the R6, or even be safe so you start your searching at entirely your own risk.

 
 
 
 

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  #250134 24-Aug-2009 16:23
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i just brought one, is it that bad?

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  #250159 24-Aug-2009 17:47
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I dont think so. If you havent had problems so far then that's fine :-)





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  #250177 24-Aug-2009 19:00
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I found out recently that it reads .txt files easily, I've been reading ebooks on the bus on the way to work. Doesn't drain the battery much ether.

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  #250179 24-Aug-2009 19:04
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does it come with a programme for the computer?
if so, what can you do?

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  #250181 24-Aug-2009 19:11
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Is there an update on the Roaming Issue yet?





 
 
 
 

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  #250182 24-Aug-2009 19:12
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Jamizzle: does it come with a programme for the computer?
if so, what can you do?


You said you just bought one, havent you installed the cd software that came with it?




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- AT&T Galaxy S Captivate 16GB on XT (now with brother)
- Samsung Galaxy S2 on XT- Runs ICS 4.0.3 Resurrection Remix 9.2
- Business Hours - Work In The Electricity Industry, After Hours - DJ/Turntablist - Will Scratch Vinyl For Free'
- What's next??? S3?

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  #250183 24-Aug-2009 19:14
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i have bought it, just haven't recieved it yet. lol

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  #250187 24-Aug-2009 19:27
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oh gotcha lol well youll find out when you get it :-)




- Telstra HTC Touch Pro2 - Energy ROM WM6.5.5 20 Oct/Cyanogen Mod Froyo 2.2 - R.I.P
- AT&T Galaxy S Captivate 16GB on XT (now with brother)
- Samsung Galaxy S2 on XT- Runs ICS 4.0.3 Resurrection Remix 9.2
- Business Hours - Work In The Electricity Industry, After Hours - DJ/Turntablist - Will Scratch Vinyl For Free'
- What's next??? S3?

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  #250233 24-Aug-2009 21:28
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also, when i receive my handset i would like to put my current 027 number on it. Can i do this on their website?

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