[Chiefie]... Is this an option?

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#5398 26-Oct-2005 10:49

We all known you are set on the i-mate Jasjar... But would the TNZ Apache be an option?

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#22025 26-Oct-2005 11:03

look this is blatant content pushing, are you an employee of a business, that link looks ... oh.. its you :P

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#22028 26-Oct-2005 11:13

Oh... Forgot to log with my fake username for content pushing...

Seriouslly though, no... It's just that Chiefie is talking about the Jasjar so much, but there's an option that costs almost 40% less, with much faster data - and still Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and keyboard. Ah, and did I say faster responsive device?

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#22031 26-Oct-2005 11:22

what is in the box? Are there extra stylus's (stylii?)
Charger, documentation, cd, mini-usb cable and headset are obivious.

You seem very sold on your apache, has anyone heard a concrete date? the 20th was last week, I might call into a leading edge when I head out this afternoon

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#22033 26-Oct-2005 11:30

I have a box with cradle, 2x stylus, leather holster, wall charger, USB cable, Apache (of course) and an extra battery.

I don't think the extra battery will be standard, since this is a demo unit. I have just cleared the storage space to return it today to TNZ.

I heard the date is now pushed one week - to first week of November. But no official word, only rumours.

Yes, I am sold on the Apache. It's a nice device.

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#22035 26-Oct-2005 11:36

woohoo.. not often I get a topic with my username on it! :-D

mmmm well apache does look great! and everything sounds good and speedy. one fault though... it's with telecom... I would like to use Vodafone... oh and it's not VGA! *hahah got to pick a fault!*

However though, Apache is one strong contender to JasJar... i gotta admit that!

*psst: is there a Data-only plan with Apache/Telecom? if so I "might" look into getting Apache instead... however QVGA is... so pre-WM5* LOL

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#22036 26-Oct-2005 11:37

freitasm:
I heard the date is now pushed one week - to first week of November. But no official word, only rumours.

i posted this the other day after I called leading edge on tory st and they said it was a week away. I might make another call today

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#22037 26-Oct-2005 11:56

chiefie: woohoo.. is there a Data-only plan with Apache/Telecom?

Yes, there's is. Ask for the NZ$10/month plan if you want casual rates and no call plan (voice still available, but full price).

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#22040 26-Oct-2005 12:04

how much allowance/traffic do you get for $10/month casual plan? what's the next "affordable" plan for someone who doesn't use a lot for mobile data but good for few hours a week or so (when commuting or on the move)

p/s: how much is Apache?

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#22043 26-Oct-2005 12:19

No Video calling on the Telecom handset and the jasjar can do data and a voice call at the same time. Surf the web send Emails while talking to the person.

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#22045 26-Oct-2005 12:40

mmm i like the sound of surfing net while on a call. hehe.

having said that.. can all the other V3G phone do that? on call while accessing 3G data network?

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#22049 26-Oct-2005 12:48

Apache is rumured to be priced at $1199.

$10 per month plan dont come with any data, but for additional usage you are charged $1 per MB.

edit: forgot the link, http://www.telecom.co.nz/content/0,3900,202032-200509,00.html

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#22050 26-Oct-2005 13:01

The Apache will be $1199. Already brought mine

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#22051 26-Oct-2005 13:15

was that an internal purchase brad?
i know that is the price point, i'm just unsure of the release

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#22053 26-Oct-2005 13:18

No i just get on well with my account manager ;-)

Was told it should be here within a week, going to pick up a trial one this afternoon, to use till mine gets here

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#22055 26-Oct-2005 13:51

SNicolle:
freitasm:
I heard the date is now pushed one week - to first week of November. But no official word, only rumours.

i posted this the other day after I called leading edge on tory st and they said it was a week away. I might make another call today

I have another genuine speculative baseless rumour here that says its shipping tomorrow (from supplier - so the day after for most stores...)

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