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Title: O2 reveals iPhone 4 prices
Post by: Simon on Jun 18, 2010, 22:24:58
O2 has become the latest mobile operator to unveil its prices for the iPhone 4, intriguingly offering the handset at a cheaper up-front cost on shorter contracts.

The 16GB version will cost £209 on a £30, 18-month contract, and £279 on a £25 a month, two year contract. The 32GB version will start from £299 on the 18-month contract and £323 on the two-year contract.

The 16GB version can be had for free on a two-year, £60 a month contract.

The Apple iPhone 4 will also be available on business contracts, starting from £100 for the 16GB version and £172 for the 32GB version.

http://www.pcpro.co.uk/news/358783/o2-reveals-iphone-4-prices
Title: Re: O2 reveals iPhone 4 prices
Post by: Steve on Jun 18, 2010, 22:42:30
Looks like no O2 on line availability until the end of July,they are giving the impression that initial supplies are limited.
Title: Re: O2 reveals iPhone 4 prices
Post by: Simon on Jun 18, 2010, 23:06:10
I wonder if they are cautious that it will sell, given that 4 can be installed on 3 phones?  It's quite dear just to get a new chassis.
Title: Re: O2 reveals iPhone 4 prices
Post by: Steve on Jun 18, 2010, 23:20:37
May be but International sellers are saying there is more interest in Iphone 4 than the previous 3Gs. It's selling well in the States and no Apple Store pre orders here now before the 14th July.I'll be interested to see how the 3Gs copes with IOS 4 , the new phone is claimed to have twice the memory @512mb. iMovie will not be available on the 3Gs
Title: Re: O2 reveals iPhone 4 prices
Post by: Glenn on Jun 19, 2010, 07:04:07
What's this all about? http://www.theregister.co.uk/2010/06/18/apple_asks_fcc_for_secrecy/
Title: Re: O2 reveals iPhone 4 prices
Post by: Steve on Jun 19, 2010, 07:17:02
Perhaps they're going to put a photo of Mr Jobs on the back >:D
Title: Re: O2 reveals iPhone 4 prices
Post by: Gary on Jun 19, 2010, 08:44:41
Quote from: Simon on Jun 18, 2010, 23:06:10
I wonder if they are cautious that it will sell, given that 4 can be installed on 3 phones?  It's quite dear just to get a new chassis.
It is far more than a new chassis double the memory and a new CPU camera display etc, mine should be with me on the 24th with the new microsim after talking to O2's Customer complaints department, as most people had no idea what a microsim was, and they worked for O2, that carrier has really gone downhill  :shake: really glad i did not loose my unlimited data by upgrading through O2.
Title: Re: O2 reveals iPhone 4 prices
Post by: Rik on Jun 19, 2010, 08:50:29
Quote from: Glenn on Jun 19, 2010, 07:04:07
What's this all about? http://www.theregister.co.uk/2010/06/18/apple_asks_fcc_for_secrecy/

It suggest they know they can't meet demand to me.
Title: Re: O2 reveals iPhone 4 prices
Post by: Technical Ben on Jun 19, 2010, 12:08:43
Although I do give a clap of thanks to Apple for making the phone at a reasonable price (with hopefully the same quality?  ;)) it's still a lot to pay for 16GB. You can get a 16GB card for pennies these days, and it's hot swappable. That's a big missing feature.  :dunno:
Title: Re: O2 reveals iPhone 4 prices
Post by: Niall on Jun 19, 2010, 12:13:33
I got an itunes update today, for support with the new phone.
Title: Re: O2 reveals iPhone 4 prices
Post by: Steve on Jun 21, 2010, 11:44:18
IOS 4 should be available for download this evening in the UK providing the servers can cope :fingers:

Last years v3 was released at 1PM eastern time, so I think that's 6PM GMT or 7PM BST if I've worked it out correctly.
Title: Re: O2 reveals iPhone 4 prices
Post by: Rik on Jun 21, 2010, 12:13:16
It's 6, Steve. Eastern is -5, Central -6, Mountain -7 and Pacific -8, iirc. Hawaii is a further hour behind Pacific.
Title: Re: O2 reveals iPhone 4 prices
Post by: Steve on Jun 21, 2010, 12:51:42
Of course I forgot DST :slap:
Title: Re: O2 reveals iPhone 4 prices
Post by: Rik on Jun 21, 2010, 14:41:06
They are usually fairly close to us on DST dates, so most of the time the -5 to -8 works, but not for Arizona, who don't use DST.
Title: Re: O2 reveals iPhone 4 prices
Post by: Steve on Jun 21, 2010, 18:02:32
Its out now I'm downloading :fingers:


378MB due in 15 mins
Title: Re: O2 reveals iPhone 4 prices
Post by: Rik on Jun 21, 2010, 18:04:32
Bang on time. :)
Title: Re: O2 reveals iPhone 4 prices
Post by: Steve on Jun 21, 2010, 18:06:28
I think it could well take most of the evening to download it's now slowed to a crawl
Title: Re: O2 reveals iPhone 4 prices
Post by: Rik on Jun 21, 2010, 18:12:40
World Cup?
Title: Re: O2 reveals iPhone 4 prices
Post by: Glenn on Jun 21, 2010, 18:22:22
Sheer numbers trying to access the servers.
Title: Re: O2 reveals iPhone 4 prices
Post by: Steve on Jun 21, 2010, 18:37:29
Bloody student P2P :mad: is not helping

I'd forgot how nice it was to have him home again ;D
Title: Re: O2 reveals iPhone 4 prices
Post by: Rik on Jun 21, 2010, 18:47:17
:lol:

Soon be autumn, Steve.
Title: Re: O2 reveals iPhone 4 prices
Post by: Steve on Jun 21, 2010, 19:25:22
At least the phone updated ok
Title: Re: O2 reveals iPhone 4 prices
Post by: Rik on Jun 21, 2010, 19:28:48
Phew. :)
Title: Re: O2 reveals iPhone 4 prices
Post by: Simon on Jun 21, 2010, 19:52:51
I'll do mine tonight, but I think I may have sold it anyway.  :)
Title: Re: O2 reveals iPhone 4 prices
Post by: Rik on Jun 21, 2010, 19:53:50
And it's hardly had a chance to get warm. :)
Title: Re: O2 reveals iPhone 4 prices
Post by: Simon on Jun 21, 2010, 20:01:45
There's s lot I like about it, but I just can't live with the numerous niggles, given it's supposed to be so brilliant.
Title: Re: O2 reveals iPhone 4 prices
Post by: Rik on Jun 21, 2010, 20:03:40
And, besides, there will be another gadget along shortly. ;D
Title: Re: O2 reveals iPhone 4 prices
Post by: psp83 on Jun 21, 2010, 20:04:02
well my iPhone is still backing up.. Why is it so slow  ???

I started the update / sync / backup around 6:45pm.. now its 8pm, see attached pic.



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Title: Re: O2 reveals iPhone 4 prices
Post by: Simon on Jun 21, 2010, 20:04:17
Even more annoyingly, they are all things people have been complaining about for ages, but it seems Apple refuse to do anything about them.
Title: Re: O2 reveals iPhone 4 prices
Post by: Gary on Jun 22, 2010, 08:40:29
Quote from: Simon on Jun 21, 2010, 20:04:17
Even more annoyingly, they are all things people have been complaining about for ages, but it seems Apple refuse to do anything about them.
I think you should just stick with Blackberry Simon, I don't find the niggles you have with the iPhone to be an issue, but we have different usage, all we need to do is find you another gadget to get  ;D
Title: Re: O2 reveals iPhone 4 prices
Post by: Simon on Jun 22, 2010, 11:23:55
I keep looking at the Dell Sprint, but it's Google again.  :(
Title: Re: O2 reveals iPhone 4 prices
Post by: Rik on Jun 22, 2010, 11:26:12
The Dell 'walk at a slow pace' would be fine for me.
Title: Re: O2 reveals iPhone 4 prices
Post by: Glenn on Jun 22, 2010, 11:29:04
Will it be called something like the Dell Vodafone, in the UK? Sprint is a US carrier.
Title: Re: O2 reveals iPhone 4 prices
Post by: Simon on Jun 22, 2010, 11:29:18
;D
Title: Re: O2 reveals iPhone 4 prices
Post by: Rik on Jun 22, 2010, 11:35:31
So maybe the Dell Royal Mail, Glenn.  :evil:
Title: Re: O2 reveals iPhone 4 prices
Post by: Gary on Jun 22, 2010, 11:36:33
Quote from: Glenn on Jun 22, 2010, 11:29:04
Will it be called something like the Dell Vodafone, in the UK? Sprint is a US carrier.
More like the Dell going wrong again  ;)
Title: Re: O2 reveals iPhone 4 prices
Post by: Gary on Jun 22, 2010, 11:40:36
Quote from: Simon on Jun 22, 2010, 11:23:55
I keep looking at the Dell Sprint, but it's Google again.  :(
Walt to Q3 and try the N8 Simon, or Blackberry Storm 2
Title: Re: O2 reveals iPhone 4 prices
Post by: Rik on Jun 22, 2010, 11:41:11
Won't that make you disney? ;D
Title: Re: O2 reveals iPhone 4 prices
Post by: Steve on Jun 22, 2010, 11:48:15
Something sophistocated like De L'Orange
Title: Re: O2 reveals iPhone 4 prices
Post by: Rik on Jun 22, 2010, 11:49:41
De La Three just doesn't ring as well. :)
Title: Re: O2 reveals iPhone 4 prices
Post by: Gary on Jun 22, 2010, 11:50:25
Dell Lorean?
Title: Re: O2 reveals iPhone 4 prices
Post by: Rik on Jun 22, 2010, 11:52:54
:grn:
Title: Re: O2 reveals iPhone 4 prices
Post by: Gary on Jun 22, 2010, 11:54:01
Quote from: Rik on Jun 22, 2010, 11:52:54
:grn:
:ithank:
Title: Re: O2 reveals iPhone 4 prices
Post by: Simon on Jun 22, 2010, 12:00:20
It's the Dell Streak.  I keep getting that wrong.  :red:

Gary, I've already got the Storm 2, but there's a new OS due soon.  :)
Title: Re: O2 reveals iPhone 4 prices
Post by: Gary on Jun 22, 2010, 12:04:59
Quote from: Simon on Jun 22, 2010, 12:00:20
It's the Dell Streak.  I keep getting that wrong.  :red:

Gary, I've already got the Storm 2, but there's a new OS due soon.  :)
new OS may make all the difference Simon, i'll look at the N8 when it comes out, be good for Justina to enter the technology age but I fear that all she would want is an abacus, she is not a gadget girl  :whistle:
Title: Re: O2 reveals iPhone 4 prices
Post by: Rik on Jun 22, 2010, 12:05:19
Quote from: Simon on Jun 22, 2010, 12:00:20
It's the Dell Streak.  I keep getting that wrong.  :red:

The bacon phone. ;D
Title: Re: O2 reveals iPhone 4 prices
Post by: Simon on Jun 22, 2010, 12:07:31
:argh:
Title: Re: O2 reveals iPhone 4 prices
Post by: Gary on Jun 22, 2010, 12:08:51
I can see simon Streaking away  :whistle:
Title: Re: O2 reveals iPhone 4 prices
Post by: Rik on Jun 22, 2010, 12:10:06
Well, plodding anyway. ;D
Title: Re: O2 reveals iPhone 4 prices
Post by: Gary on Jun 22, 2010, 12:11:36
Quote from: Rik on Jun 22, 2010, 12:10:06
Well, plodding anyway. ;D
The Dell Plod, I like it  ;D
Title: Re: O2 reveals iPhone 4 prices
Post by: Glenn on Jun 22, 2010, 12:14:51
That model is only available to the police.
Title: Re: O2 reveals iPhone 4 prices
Post by: Rik on Jun 22, 2010, 12:17:17
As issued to HM Constabulary...
Title: Re: O2 reveals iPhone 4 prices
Post by: Gary on Jun 22, 2010, 12:21:06
Quote from: Rik on Jun 22, 2010, 12:17:17
As issued to HM Constabulary...
Streak goes quite well with that nickname the police have had for years anyway  ;)
Title: Re: O2 reveals iPhone 4 prices
Post by: Rik on Jun 22, 2010, 12:22:06
 :slap:
Title: Re: O2 reveals iPhone 4 prices
Post by: Gary on Jun 22, 2010, 12:23:25
Quote from: Rik on Jun 22, 2010, 12:22:06
:slap:
;D
Title: Re: O2 reveals iPhone 4 prices
Post by: Steve on Jun 24, 2010, 08:56:41
I passed the queue at O2 in Peterborough this morning and thought I'm not joining that, life's too short. :eek4:


Negatives seem to be antennae and yellow screen issues. Positive is much improved battery life

http://thenextweb.com/apple/2010/06/23/does-the-iphones-antenna-cause-reception-problems/
Title: Re: O2 reveals iPhone 4 prices
Post by: Gary on Jun 24, 2010, 09:20:18
Quote from: Steve on Jun 24, 2010, 08:56:41
I passed the queue at O2 in Peterborough this morning and thought I'm not joining that, life's too short. :eek4:


Negatives seem to be antennae and yellow screen issues. Positive is much improved battery life

http://thenextweb.com/apple/2010/06/23/does-the-iphones-antenna-cause-reception-problems/
If mine has any issue it goes back and I'll stick with my 3Gs and maybe try the Nokia N8 later this year, not jumping through hoops with Apple again. Not all phones iPhone 4's exhibit the problem so who knows. The HTC EVO had issues with the screen as well, something about glue giving way, things just are not built so well these days.
Title: Re: O2 reveals iPhone 4 prices
Post by: Steve on Jun 24, 2010, 09:32:22
Personally I'm more worried about the antenna issue as when at work my signal can be very borderline and I wonder how else your supposed to hold the phone except by the edge bezel.
Title: Re: O2 reveals iPhone 4 prices
Post by: Rik on Jun 24, 2010, 09:36:33
I just worry about the price.  ;D
Title: Re: O2 reveals iPhone 4 prices
Post by: Gary on Jun 24, 2010, 09:47:14
Quote from: Steve on Jun 24, 2010, 09:32:22
Personally I'm more worried about the antenna issue as when at work my signal can be very borderline and I wonder how else your supposed to hold the phone except by the edge bezel.
See this Steve http://www.maccast.com/2010/06/23/iphone-4-antenna-issue-on-a-3gs/ my 3GS has always done the same thing but holds calls
Title: Re: O2 reveals iPhone 4 prices
Post by: Steve on Jun 24, 2010, 09:50:31
Sometimes at work I'll just loose the signal completely even if I then put the phone down it takes a few minutes to recover.
Title: Re: O2 reveals iPhone 4 prices
Post by: Gary on Jun 24, 2010, 09:53:41
Quote from: Steve on Jun 24, 2010, 09:50:31
Sometimes at work I'll just loose the signal completely even if I then put the phone down it takes a few minutes to recover.
I'll give you a rundown on how good or bad mine is today when it arrives, no idea what time, if its the same as my 3GS no worries if its bad or has screen issues refund time and back to the 3GS and probably a Nokia later this year, they always had great signal quality.
Title: Re: O2 reveals iPhone 4 prices
Post by: Rik on Jun 24, 2010, 09:54:09
Quote from: Steve on Jun 24, 2010, 09:50:31
Sometimes at work I'll just loose the signal completely even if I then put the phone down it takes a few minutes to recover.

It's called a sulk, Steve. ;)
Title: Re: O2 reveals iPhone 4 prices
Post by: Steve on Jun 24, 2010, 09:55:04
 ;D
Title: Re: O2 reveals iPhone 4 prices
Post by: Technical Ben on Jun 24, 2010, 17:00:25
I feel for you having to walk around Peterborough Steve...  :whistle:
Yellow screens? I've heard the screen is suppose to be superb. If the colour is wrong though, it spoils it. Is it really yellow though? Looking at my screen right now, I could argue it's "yellowish". But then so is sunlight.  ;D