Thursday, August 21, 2008

Bah!

The iPhone is far too expensive methinks. Me also thinks that all the wrong old fogeys will be using the Jesus phone, so will steer clear until given one. Plus if I did have 30k to spend on an impulse purchase I'ld buy a weekend trip to Bangkok. Oh well!

PS: Will wait to read the gushing reviews on TV.

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6 comments:

Chirag said...

The irony is, that inspite of paying this kind of money, the phone is STILL locked...

Telecos are a thuggish bunch in this country. Here is my vote for more competition and price regulation.

This is the message I got from Vodafone:
"Your iPhone will work only with a Vodafone connection. Please buy a Vodafone SIM card too when you come to a Vodafone Store to confirm your booking. Remember to carry along a photo, address proof & photo ID proof to activate your new Vodafone connection. Happy to help!"

Happy to help! indeed. haappy to halp you look the other way, while we rob you blind.


So Vodafone and Airtel are selling in effect what are defective phones (with 3G failing all over the world and apps crashing. Not to mention, there is no 3G in this country) for a premium...

August 21, 2008 8:39 PM
Anonymous said...

you cant read the review on TV.

August 21, 2008 11:06 PM
Anonymous said...

for your perusal: http://www.armscontrol.org/node/3287

August 22, 2008 2:51 AM
Anonymous said...

Plus, Nokia doesn't manufacture it :-(

August 22, 2008 11:20 AM
thalassa_mikra said...

If you think they are a thuggish bunch in India, try the US. A locked phone is standard business practice here.

August 24, 2008 8:32 PM
Miss Bangkok Hotels said...

When I first visit Bangkok I found that I can see Temples everywhere, especially during the tour of the Chao Phraya River. I've saw the real lifes of people living on both sides of the river, It's a heart warming experience for me. One things to remember: when visiting temples, show respect to the Buddha, and the monks. Take off your shoes before entering into the hall and don't wear shorts or tank tops in temples.

October 19, 2009 8:08 AM

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