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steve98
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  #229856 1-Jul-2009 11:10
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rossmnz: Hang on a minute, i read somewhere that the device costs like US 176 for materials and US9 to make(roughly).



The markup is friggen huge, and frankly unacceptable. However, this needs to be put at Apples door, not so much the telcos.

However, ill still get one cos i love my 2G and want the increased speeds!


A phone's retail price is based on market forces (i.e. what people are prepared to pay for it), not what it cost to make. Do you really think Apple should be selling it at, say, $300? They found a way to make a device 'worth' NZ$1179 for US$185 - kudos to them.



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  #229858 1-Jul-2009 11:14
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It doesnt matter the price is what it is I just wish they would bring out the plan pricing
if there is a good subsidy I might have to go back to vodafone, but I really want to stick with XT

Newguy

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  #229866 1-Jul-2009 11:37
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It is only a matter of days.
Gonna be So awesome



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  #229902 1-Jul-2009 12:21
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Yes I will be at my local Vodafone shop at 9:00am on the 10th as I want a faster iPhone and video? my 16GB 3G will be on trade me a few hours later, making the cost of the upgrade only be a few hundred dollars... hopefully!

I am hoping there will be instructions on how to transfer my data (apps, contacts, music, settings etc) with the 3GS. If anyone has any tips that would be appreciated.

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  #229921 1-Jul-2009 12:58
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SQLGeek: Yes I will be at my local Vodafone shop at 9:00am on the 10th as I want a faster iPhone and video? my 16GB 3G will be on trade me a few hours later, making the cost of the upgrade only be a few hundred dollars... hopefully!



I am hoping there will be instructions on how to transfer my data (apps, contacts, music, settings etc) with the 3GS. If anyone has any tips that would be appreciated.



It's easy. Connect your iPhone to iTunes, right click the device icon and choose 'Backup'. Then when you connect your new iPhone it will ask you if you want to restore from the earlier backup. Choose 'yes'.

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  #229925 1-Jul-2009 13:07
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Yup Steve 98 is correct.
Easy as.
Its going to be interesting to see what happens with a few used 3G on trademe after July 10.
I checked yesterday-think there were only about 3 being sold !!




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  #229926 1-Jul-2009 13:11
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Yeah if i was selling a 3G to get a 3gs id be selling it before it came out.

 
 
 

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#229932 1-Jul-2009 13:34
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Any support for that obscure web thing called Flash?......

ZALMAN
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  #229946 1-Jul-2009 14:13
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webup: Any support for that obscure web thing called Flash?......


not at this stage

Newguy

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  #230023 1-Jul-2009 17:57
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This is really starting to get to me, i know i said it would only be a matter of days till we see Plans etc, but i want to know Now!

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  #230346 2-Jul-2009 16:57
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Newguy: This is really starting to get to me, i know i said it would only be a matter of days till we see Plans etc, but i want to know Now!


+1

It's only a week away and no plans? Sheesh :(

What's more frustrating is that I was in Melbourne this morning and $114/month for "unlimted" data for 2 years will get you a free 32GB 3GS.  I know there are threads bemoaning the fact but it depressed me...... Cry


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  #230393 2-Jul-2009 19:41
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Why didn't you buy one outright this morning?

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  #230401 2-Jul-2009 19:52
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Warranty restricted to country of purchase, and availability I'd imagine... ?

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  #230412 2-Jul-2009 20:32
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Kanz: Warranty restricted to country of purchase, and availability I'd imagine... ?


Pretty much.  Plus work will be buying it and I'm sure they would prefer an NZ receipt :)

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  #230413 2-Jul-2009 20:33
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Kanz: Warranty restricted to country of purchase, and availability I'd imagine... ?


Pretty much.  Plus work will be buying it and I'm sure they would prefer an NZ receipt :)

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