JapCarForum General Discussions The JCF Lounge Phone help please

Phone help please

Phone help please

Pages (2): 1 2 Next
parthiban
Posting Freak
4,925
19-05-2017, 10:10 AM
#1
Can't believe I'm having to do this again already but I've got a small phone dilemma. Basically I upgraded to an HTC Desire about two months ago (as many of you know) and I love it. However it was faulty when I got it (bluetooth doesn't work properly) and I have since been waiting for a replacement but it hasn't come.

After a lot of calls over the last few weeks, finally got through to someone helpful yesterday, who not only gave me a healthy credit for my inconvenience and substantially reduced my line rental, but agreed to personally look into it and ring me as soon as she had news.

Anyway, she rang me today and basically told me that she's spoken to some senior people and there is no stock expected in the near future. Apparently it's something to do with Apple's contract and how when they bring out a new handset they make the network restrict their most popular handset to encourage people to buy the iPhone instead. Not sure if that's BS or not, but she claimed the same thing happened when the 3GS came onto Vodafone.

So what should I do now? My options are either to wait hoping that a replacement Desire will eventually materialise, take another handset (been offered the nexus one or samsung galaxy s) or they'll reset my contract and I can decide whether to start a new one or port out.

It's a real shame as the desire is a brilliant handset, and it's been a pleasure to use. In terms of the others, it does make sense for me to just take another handset as I've got a really decent 12 month contract so going elsewhere or starting a new one probably wouldn't be worthwhile.

The Nexus One is interesting as it's already been updated to Android 2.2 but the Samsung is also interesting because it has an absolutely stunning screen and a ridiculously powerful processor - only thing putting me off is that it's a Samsung which I've never been too keen on, but seeing as most hardware nowadays is made by Samsung, and the OS is Android, it shouldn't really be too bad should it?

What do you all think? And before anyone says it, I tried to blag my way into them sending me an iPhone4 (purely so I could sell it on) but sadly they can't - again locked in by Apple, they can only do it on the ridiculously priced set tariffs.

2002 '02' IS200 SE Auto - DVD Satnav with Voice Activation - [COLOR="Blue"]Strathcaron Blue - Parking Sensors - 5000K HIDs with Anti-Glare Bulbs - PIAA 6500K Main Beams - LED Sidelights - Mirror/Sunroof Closure - TTE Styling Kit - 18" Styling Kit Alloys with nitrogen filled Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric Tyres - Bluetouch Multimedia Kit - Gromaudio AUX in - Black painted calipers with silver Lexus decals - 12 LED Dome Light - 96 LED Boot Light - Stainless Steel Sport Sill Plates - PIAA Silicone Wipers[/COLOR]
parthiban
19-05-2017, 10:10 AM #1

Can't believe I'm having to do this again already but I've got a small phone dilemma. Basically I upgraded to an HTC Desire about two months ago (as many of you know) and I love it. However it was faulty when I got it (bluetooth doesn't work properly) and I have since been waiting for a replacement but it hasn't come.

After a lot of calls over the last few weeks, finally got through to someone helpful yesterday, who not only gave me a healthy credit for my inconvenience and substantially reduced my line rental, but agreed to personally look into it and ring me as soon as she had news.

Anyway, she rang me today and basically told me that she's spoken to some senior people and there is no stock expected in the near future. Apparently it's something to do with Apple's contract and how when they bring out a new handset they make the network restrict their most popular handset to encourage people to buy the iPhone instead. Not sure if that's BS or not, but she claimed the same thing happened when the 3GS came onto Vodafone.

So what should I do now? My options are either to wait hoping that a replacement Desire will eventually materialise, take another handset (been offered the nexus one or samsung galaxy s) or they'll reset my contract and I can decide whether to start a new one or port out.

It's a real shame as the desire is a brilliant handset, and it's been a pleasure to use. In terms of the others, it does make sense for me to just take another handset as I've got a really decent 12 month contract so going elsewhere or starting a new one probably wouldn't be worthwhile.

The Nexus One is interesting as it's already been updated to Android 2.2 but the Samsung is also interesting because it has an absolutely stunning screen and a ridiculously powerful processor - only thing putting me off is that it's a Samsung which I've never been too keen on, but seeing as most hardware nowadays is made by Samsung, and the OS is Android, it shouldn't really be too bad should it?

What do you all think? And before anyone says it, I tried to blag my way into them sending me an iPhone4 (purely so I could sell it on) but sadly they can't - again locked in by Apple, they can only do it on the ridiculously priced set tariffs.


2002 '02' IS200 SE Auto - DVD Satnav with Voice Activation - [COLOR="Blue"]Strathcaron Blue - Parking Sensors - 5000K HIDs with Anti-Glare Bulbs - PIAA 6500K Main Beams - LED Sidelights - Mirror/Sunroof Closure - TTE Styling Kit - 18" Styling Kit Alloys with nitrogen filled Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric Tyres - Bluetouch Multimedia Kit - Gromaudio AUX in - Black painted calipers with silver Lexus decals - 12 LED Dome Light - 96 LED Boot Light - Stainless Steel Sport Sill Plates - PIAA Silicone Wipers[/COLOR]

Lexusboy
Posting Freak
9,267
19-05-2017, 10:17 AM
#2
Stay with the desire until another is available is my recommendation.
Lexusboy
19-05-2017, 10:17 AM #2

Stay with the desire until another is available is my recommendation.

Fry-Up
Posting Freak
891
19-05-2017, 10:24 AM
#3
whats the bluetooth issue with ur desire?
Fry-Up
19-05-2017, 10:24 AM #3

whats the bluetooth issue with ur desire?

DaveEdin
Posting Freak
5,657
19-05-2017, 10:33 AM
#4
New Samsung Wave looks good?

Rather have a Desire though...
DaveEdin
19-05-2017, 10:33 AM #4

New Samsung Wave looks good?

Rather have a Desire though...

parthiban
Posting Freak
4,925
19-05-2017, 10:39 AM
#5
Fry-Up whats the bluetooth issue with ur desire?

It simply doesn't work properly, it connects to my car kit, but if you make a call or one comes in it drops the bluetooth connection. Sometimes it works, but that is very rarely. Does the same with my bluetooth headsets too.

DaveEdin New Samsung Wave looks good?

Rather have a Desire though...

The Galaxy S is the top end android handset, in terms of pure specs it's even better than the Desire, screen is better (Super AMOLED) and bigger, and much more powerful. I've just got used to HTC Sense and I really like it.

2002 '02' IS200 SE Auto - DVD Satnav with Voice Activation - [COLOR="Blue"]Strathcaron Blue - Parking Sensors - 5000K HIDs with Anti-Glare Bulbs - PIAA 6500K Main Beams - LED Sidelights - Mirror/Sunroof Closure - TTE Styling Kit - 18" Styling Kit Alloys with nitrogen filled Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric Tyres - Bluetouch Multimedia Kit - Gromaudio AUX in - Black painted calipers with silver Lexus decals - 12 LED Dome Light - 96 LED Boot Light - Stainless Steel Sport Sill Plates - PIAA Silicone Wipers[/COLOR]
parthiban
19-05-2017, 10:39 AM #5

Fry-Up whats the bluetooth issue with ur desire?

It simply doesn't work properly, it connects to my car kit, but if you make a call or one comes in it drops the bluetooth connection. Sometimes it works, but that is very rarely. Does the same with my bluetooth headsets too.

DaveEdin New Samsung Wave looks good?

Rather have a Desire though...

The Galaxy S is the top end android handset, in terms of pure specs it's even better than the Desire, screen is better (Super AMOLED) and bigger, and much more powerful. I've just got used to HTC Sense and I really like it.


2002 '02' IS200 SE Auto - DVD Satnav with Voice Activation - [COLOR="Blue"]Strathcaron Blue - Parking Sensors - 5000K HIDs with Anti-Glare Bulbs - PIAA 6500K Main Beams - LED Sidelights - Mirror/Sunroof Closure - TTE Styling Kit - 18" Styling Kit Alloys with nitrogen filled Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric Tyres - Bluetouch Multimedia Kit - Gromaudio AUX in - Black painted calipers with silver Lexus decals - 12 LED Dome Light - 96 LED Boot Light - Stainless Steel Sport Sill Plates - PIAA Silicone Wipers[/COLOR]

parthiban
Posting Freak
4,925
19-05-2017, 11:39 AM
#6
Marsdendean keep with the HTC.

Can't they send you a recon one as part of the insurance until a brand new one comes in??

I don't think they have any - if you have a look on the vodafone forums there are literally hundreds of people that are waiting for desires, people who ordered them weeks ago and still haven't arrived.

That's what's making me think I might as well just get a different one as I might be waiting a long time, I imagine I'm lower down the list in terms of priority than those who haven't even received one yet.

Think I might pop down to a VF store tomorrow and have a play with the nexus and galaxy and see what they're like Smile

2002 '02' IS200 SE Auto - DVD Satnav with Voice Activation - [COLOR="Blue"]Strathcaron Blue - Parking Sensors - 5000K HIDs with Anti-Glare Bulbs - PIAA 6500K Main Beams - LED Sidelights - Mirror/Sunroof Closure - TTE Styling Kit - 18" Styling Kit Alloys with nitrogen filled Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric Tyres - Bluetouch Multimedia Kit - Gromaudio AUX in - Black painted calipers with silver Lexus decals - 12 LED Dome Light - 96 LED Boot Light - Stainless Steel Sport Sill Plates - PIAA Silicone Wipers[/COLOR]
parthiban
19-05-2017, 11:39 AM #6

Marsdendean keep with the HTC.

Can't they send you a recon one as part of the insurance until a brand new one comes in??

I don't think they have any - if you have a look on the vodafone forums there are literally hundreds of people that are waiting for desires, people who ordered them weeks ago and still haven't arrived.

That's what's making me think I might as well just get a different one as I might be waiting a long time, I imagine I'm lower down the list in terms of priority than those who haven't even received one yet.

Think I might pop down to a VF store tomorrow and have a play with the nexus and galaxy and see what they're like Smile


2002 '02' IS200 SE Auto - DVD Satnav with Voice Activation - [COLOR="Blue"]Strathcaron Blue - Parking Sensors - 5000K HIDs with Anti-Glare Bulbs - PIAA 6500K Main Beams - LED Sidelights - Mirror/Sunroof Closure - TTE Styling Kit - 18" Styling Kit Alloys with nitrogen filled Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric Tyres - Bluetouch Multimedia Kit - Gromaudio AUX in - Black painted calipers with silver Lexus decals - 12 LED Dome Light - 96 LED Boot Light - Stainless Steel Sport Sill Plates - PIAA Silicone Wipers[/COLOR]

Fry-Up
Posting Freak
891
19-05-2017, 11:40 AM
#7
if u take a replacement under insurance I don't think u can then take a new one, so u'd be stuck with the refurb
Fry-Up
19-05-2017, 11:40 AM #7

if u take a replacement under insurance I don't think u can then take a new one, so u'd be stuck with the refurb

ormi
Posting Freak
3,006
19-05-2017, 11:40 AM
#8
can you get the iphone 3gs??i just got one to be honest i wanted to hate it but i just cant its amazing!!!!

[Image: ormiedit1-2.jpg]
TTE supercharger,pr0lex manifold,hks fcd,larger intercooler,apexi induction kit,silicone hose kit,IK22's,polished engine parts,TTE front bumper mod'd for intercooler,TRD side skirts,TRD rear lip,JDM headlights and fogs,10k hid headlights 8k full beam,L8XSS p/plate,fog/brake/light conversion,18"fox rs's,lowered 90mm(f)100mm®,moleys under bars,yellow trd anti rollbars,full stainless exhaust,carbon fiber intake plus so much more
ormi
19-05-2017, 11:40 AM #8

can you get the iphone 3gs??i just got one to be honest i wanted to hate it but i just cant its amazing!!!!


[Image: ormiedit1-2.jpg]
TTE supercharger,pr0lex manifold,hks fcd,larger intercooler,apexi induction kit,silicone hose kit,IK22's,polished engine parts,TTE front bumper mod'd for intercooler,TRD side skirts,TRD rear lip,JDM headlights and fogs,10k hid headlights 8k full beam,L8XSS p/plate,fog/brake/light conversion,18"fox rs's,lowered 90mm(f)100mm®,moleys under bars,yellow trd anti rollbars,full stainless exhaust,carbon fiber intake plus so much more

parthiban
Posting Freak
4,925
19-05-2017, 12:01 PM
#9
Fry-Up if u take a replacement under insurance I don't think u can then take a new one, so u'd be stuck with the refurb
I don't have insurance anyway so it wouldn't make much difference :tongue_smilie:

ormi can you get the iphone 3gs??i just got one to be honest i wanted to hate it but i just cant its amazing!!!!
Nope, you can't get an iPhone without going onto one of the ridiculous iPhone tariffs. And in any case, once you've got used to the Desire the 3GS is a big step backwards. Plus it's just my opinion, but once you get used to Android, iPhone OS just doesn't do enough. It's very attractive, but it doesn't have the same level of functionality.

Apple's very much form over function, Android's currently very function over form. If only someone could create something in the middle (could be windows phone 7 :thumbupSmile

2002 '02' IS200 SE Auto - DVD Satnav with Voice Activation - [COLOR="Blue"]Strathcaron Blue - Parking Sensors - 5000K HIDs with Anti-Glare Bulbs - PIAA 6500K Main Beams - LED Sidelights - Mirror/Sunroof Closure - TTE Styling Kit - 18" Styling Kit Alloys with nitrogen filled Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric Tyres - Bluetouch Multimedia Kit - Gromaudio AUX in - Black painted calipers with silver Lexus decals - 12 LED Dome Light - 96 LED Boot Light - Stainless Steel Sport Sill Plates - PIAA Silicone Wipers[/COLOR]
parthiban
19-05-2017, 12:01 PM #9

Fry-Up if u take a replacement under insurance I don't think u can then take a new one, so u'd be stuck with the refurb
I don't have insurance anyway so it wouldn't make much difference :tongue_smilie:

ormi can you get the iphone 3gs??i just got one to be honest i wanted to hate it but i just cant its amazing!!!!
Nope, you can't get an iPhone without going onto one of the ridiculous iPhone tariffs. And in any case, once you've got used to the Desire the 3GS is a big step backwards. Plus it's just my opinion, but once you get used to Android, iPhone OS just doesn't do enough. It's very attractive, but it doesn't have the same level of functionality.

Apple's very much form over function, Android's currently very function over form. If only someone could create something in the middle (could be windows phone 7 :thumbupSmile


2002 '02' IS200 SE Auto - DVD Satnav with Voice Activation - [COLOR="Blue"]Strathcaron Blue - Parking Sensors - 5000K HIDs with Anti-Glare Bulbs - PIAA 6500K Main Beams - LED Sidelights - Mirror/Sunroof Closure - TTE Styling Kit - 18" Styling Kit Alloys with nitrogen filled Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric Tyres - Bluetouch Multimedia Kit - Gromaudio AUX in - Black painted calipers with silver Lexus decals - 12 LED Dome Light - 96 LED Boot Light - Stainless Steel Sport Sill Plates - PIAA Silicone Wipers[/COLOR]

ormi
Posting Freak
3,006
19-05-2017, 12:22 PM
#10
what the hell is this android stuff???i use mine for calling texting and playing games and sometimes going on the internet which it does very well..

[Image: ormiedit1-2.jpg]
TTE supercharger,pr0lex manifold,hks fcd,larger intercooler,apexi induction kit,silicone hose kit,IK22's,polished engine parts,TTE front bumper mod'd for intercooler,TRD side skirts,TRD rear lip,JDM headlights and fogs,10k hid headlights 8k full beam,L8XSS p/plate,fog/brake/light conversion,18"fox rs's,lowered 90mm(f)100mm®,moleys under bars,yellow trd anti rollbars,full stainless exhaust,carbon fiber intake plus so much more
ormi
19-05-2017, 12:22 PM #10

what the hell is this android stuff???i use mine for calling texting and playing games and sometimes going on the internet which it does very well..


[Image: ormiedit1-2.jpg]
TTE supercharger,pr0lex manifold,hks fcd,larger intercooler,apexi induction kit,silicone hose kit,IK22's,polished engine parts,TTE front bumper mod'd for intercooler,TRD side skirts,TRD rear lip,JDM headlights and fogs,10k hid headlights 8k full beam,L8XSS p/plate,fog/brake/light conversion,18"fox rs's,lowered 90mm(f)100mm®,moleys under bars,yellow trd anti rollbars,full stainless exhaust,carbon fiber intake plus so much more

Pages (2): 1 2 Next
Recently Browsing
 1 Guest(s)
Recently Browsing
 1 Guest(s)
Related Threads…
Replies 16
Views 535
14-08-2019, 11:53 PM
Last Post by toxo
Replies 5
Views 359
08-11-2018, 11:45 AM
Last Post by davidjamesbattersby
Replies 25
Views 1,034
11-07-2018, 10:55 AM
Last Post by Moley
Replies 30
Views 1,316
30-06-2018, 02:32 PM
Last Post by Dark Samurai
Replies 14
Views 577
18-05-2018, 12:58 AM
Last Post by parthiban
Replies 27
Views 1,429
08-03-2018, 05:36 AM
Last Post by E55EX_RACER
Replies 13
Views 588
15-10-2017, 03:05 AM
Last Post by Carpediem
Replies 12
Views 508
30-09-2017, 03:30 AM
Last Post by Carpediem
Replies 119
Views 2,720
27-09-2017, 04:43 AM
Last Post by parthiban
Replies 33
Views 1,064
22-09-2017, 03:19 AM
Last Post by Carpediem