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Wannabe Geek

#690826 24-Sep-2012 20:37

Buttonmash: I don't want to sign up for 2 years, so this is turning into an immensely frustrating week trying to work out the best way to ensure I get a phone as early as possible.

Best bet is apple.co.nz or if you're really lucky Yoobee. But I hear they will be subject to the same deal as if you walk in to a VF store. ie. on contract only.

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Master Geek

#690836 24-Sep-2012 21:05

visionarymedia: I'm guessing that with the pre-orders, once it's confirmed, that means there is a device put aside for you. So if I go in on Friday morning my phone will be waiting. No need to get up at midnight.

Exactly. Great plan but I'm gonna go for the fun. AHA (and possibly for the freebies). I remember good times at the iPhone 3G Worldwide launch. Vodafone really went all out for it.

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#690842 24-Sep-2012 21:12

Buttonmash: I don't want to sign up for 2 years, so this is turning into an immensely frustrating week trying to work out the best way to ensure I get a phone as early as possible.

I feel your pain. I've been a Vodafone customer for at least 12 years, but because I want to stay on my old Smart1 plan, I don't get to pre-order. I see Vodafone and Telecom are either all out or mostly out of pre-order stock already. I'm just going to order from Apple and it arrives when it arrives. I'm trying to be zen about it :0)

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#690862 24-Sep-2012 21:40

visionarymedia: Best bet is apple.co.nz or if you're really lucky Yoobee. But I hear they will be subject to the same deal as if you walk in to a VF store. ie. on contract only.

Called Yoobee on saturday. Unfortunately their first batch is on Vodafone contracts only. No outright purchases.

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#690967 25-Sep-2012 09:56

Sounds like supply is tight. I read last night that Vodafone only got 10,000 units for the entire country. And is anyone concerned about "scuffgate"?

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#690968 25-Sep-2012 09:59

Ha ha. I saw evidence of the scuffs etc, but at the end of the day, it does appear to be a more sturdy device than the SGS3, based on drop tests done on the net.
Not that this is any indication of real-world sturdiness, but it is interesting nonetheless.
I'd personally be gutted if I got a brand new device out of the box and it was scuffed though..

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#691150 25-Sep-2012 14:06

This is the official Vodafone release and prices:

Vodafone to offer iPhone 5 in New Zealand on September 28

Vodafone NZ today announced it will offer iPhone 5 in New Zealand from Friday, September 28.

iPhone 5 will be available for a suggested retail price of $0 for the 16GB model, $149 for the 32GB model and $299 for the 64GB model. In addition, iPhone 4S and iPhone 4 will be available for free with a 24-month contract. Vodafone NZ will allow iPhone 5 customers to connect to its fast HSPA+ and DC–HSDPA networks.

iPhone 5 is the thinnest and lightest iPhone ever, completely redesigned to feature a stunning new 4-inch Retina display; an Apple-designed A6 chip for blazing fast performance; and ultrafast wireless technology—all while delivering even better battery life. iPhone 5 comes with iOS 6, the world’s most advanced mobile operating system with over 200 new features including: the all new Maps app with Apple-designed cartography and turn-by-turn navigation; Facebook integration; Passbook organization and even more Siri features and languages.

“iPhone 5 will be the fastest handset in the New Zealand market when running on the Vodafone network,” explains Grant Hopkins, director of sales at Vodafone New Zealand. “iPhone 5 takes full advantage of our high speed DC-HSPA network – only available on the Vodafone network.”

Pricing details for iPhone with Vodafone:

Smart Data $100
Smart Data $120
Monthly fee
$100
$120
Voice (minutes)
300
400
SMS
2500
2500
Data (MB)
2,048
2,048
iPhone 5 16GB
$199
$0
iPhone 5 32GB
$349
$149
iPhone 5 64GB
$499
$299
iPhone 4S 16GB
$49
$0
iPhone 4 8GB
$0
$0

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#691154 25-Sep-2012 14:12

“iPhone 5 will be the fastest handset in the New Zealand market when running on the Vodafone network,” explains Grant Hopkins, director of sales at Vodafone New Zealand. “iPhone 5 takes full advantage of our high speed DC-HSPA network – only available on the Vodafone network.”

I am suppose Telecom are working on their reply to this statement now

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#691160 25-Sep-2012 14:16

what happened to the announced Smart Data $80 plans?

There are actually 5 different plans with varying subsidies on Vodafone
https://www.vodafone.co.nz/iphone5/buy/

$80 - 1GB - 200 minutes - 2500 txts - $400 subsidy
$100 - 2GB - 300 - 2500 - $850
$120 - 2GB - 400 - 2500 - $1050
$140 - 3GB - 500 - 2500 - $1050
$170 - 3GB - 1000 - 2500 - $1050

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#691169 25-Sep-2012 14:28

Ringing around trying to buy one outright.....looks
like everyone's lips are sealed!! Even all the Christchurch YOOBEE stores will
not guarantee the phones will be for sale outright. Dicksmiths have none and
won't have any for another couple of weeks, have not tried the Warehouse as yet.
Telecom, Voda contract only.
I am already on a contract with Telecom and
don't want to change.

Anyone had any success with ordering one
outright?

ibuksh

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Ultimate Geek

#691174 25-Sep-2012 14:31

wilt64: Ringing around trying to buy one outright.....looks
like everyone's lips are sealed!! Even all the Christchurch YOOBEE stores will
not guarantee the phones will be for sale outright. Dicksmiths have none and
won't have any for another couple of weeks, have not tried the Warehouse as yet.
Telecom, Voda contract only.
I am already on a contract with Telecom and
don't want to change.

Anyone had any success with ordering one
outright?

Just wait a couple of weeks for the supply to stablise and it will be offered outright as well..

Otherwise if you really NEED the phone on friday when its released then I guess you are out of option but to get into a contract or get someone else into a contract who can give you the phone..

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#691266 25-Sep-2012 17:57

Presumably we're going to get the GSM A1429*? But why is there a separate GSM model of the A1429 when the CDMA model supports all the same technology and bands of LTE? Shouldn't we all just buy an unlocked Verizon phones and have extra roaming ability in the states? Is apple just trying to save money by selling a watered down version in country where there are no CDMA networks?

GSM model A1428*: UMTS/HSPA+/DC-HSDPA (850, 900, 1900, 2100 MHz); GSM/EDGE (850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz); LTE (Bands 4 and 17)
CDMA model A1429*: CDMA EV-DO Rev. A and Rev. B (800, 1900, 2100 MHz); UMTS/HSPA+/DC-HSDPA (850, 900, 1900, 2100 MHz); GSM/EDGE (850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz); LTE (Bands 1, 3, 5, 13, 25)
GSM model A1429*: UMTS/HSPA+/DC-HSDPA (850, 900, 1900, 2100 MHz); GSM/EDGE (850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz); LTE (Bands 1, 3, 5)

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#691275 25-Sep-2012 18:13

I had a play with a couple of iPhone 5's over the weekend in Sydney.

A lot nicer than they look in the pictures I must say. Feel very nice to hold. Very light.

Still not buying one tho.

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wilt64

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Master Geek

#691497 26-Sep-2012 08:08

porche20002:
visionarymedia: Best bet is apple.co.nz or if you're really lucky Yoobee. But I hear they will be subject to the same deal as if you walk in to a VF store. ie. on contract only.

Called Yoobee on saturday. Unfortunately their first batch is on Vodafone contracts only. No outright purchases.

Hmmm depends who you talk to I rang all the Yoobee stores in
Christchurch and got a different story from each one....none could confirm or
deny whether they will be selling outright or not...told be have to call back on
Friday!!

bnr034

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#691498 26-Sep-2012 08:10

Wonder if people that has pre-order with voda/telecom will get their iPhone 5s by Friday morning???

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	Smart Data $100	Smart Data $120
Monthly fee	$100	$120
Voice (minutes)	300	400
SMS	2500	2500
Data (MB)	2,048	2,048
iPhone 5 16GB	$199	$0
iPhone 5 32GB	$349	$149
iPhone 5 64GB	$499	$299
iPhone 4S 16GB	$49	$0
iPhone 4 8GB	$0	$0