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If I went mad and bought an iPhone, could I use it in New Zealand to call
and email to UK? I'm assuming the answer must be a 'yes'! -- Sacha http://www.hillhousenursery.co.uk South Devon 'We do not inherit the earth from our ancestors, we borrow it from our children.' |
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On Apr 15, 2:03*pm, Sacha wrote:
If I went mad and bought an iPhone, could I use it in New Zealand to call and email to UK? *I'm assuming the answer must be a 'yes'! -- Sachahttp://www.hillhousenursery.co.uk South Devon 'We do not inherit the earth from our ancestors, we borrow it from our children.' I've used an Irish mobile phone (Nokia brand) in NZ, so the systems are compatible. I can confirm that you *are* mad to be buying an iPhone. There are other phones on the market that do all that it does, only better, and at a fraction of the price - or so says my techie other half. And you do not *need* a super dooper phone in NZ. My old 6310 worked fine over there. What I did, is that I bought a sim card locally, to use in my own phone. I did the same in Australia. Much cheaper. YMMV Cat(h) |
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On Tue, 15 Apr 2008 14:03:11 +0100, Sacha
wrote: If I went mad and bought an iPhone, could I use it in New Zealand to call and email to UK? I'm assuming the answer must be a 'yes'! Dunno. How does o2 work in NZ? They are very cute. But they seem to need charging quite a lot. Big screen and loads of cutesy things to do on them. But if you're after an emaily phone there are better ones out there - which are a lot cheaper to run. You can *coughs* unlock an iphone but apple will spend half your life trying to trash your phone next time you connect to itunes. It is a Quad-band GSM phone Inclusive data and Wi-Fi applies to use in the UK only so I assume it'll cost you even more to use it abroad. V dear. "Please note that some of the unique features of this device automatically use data services. You may wish to turn some of these services off before you travel, or be fully aware of the charges that you are likely to incur." It is probably cheaper to buy a laptop and pay for internet access in NZ than buy an iphone and use that. :) They are very cute though. Although I did get bored of playing youtube on it after two days. I'm also quite concerned about that big screen being quite breakable and it's a desirable object to steal too. I won mine though, I wouldn't have paid for it. -- http://www.orderonlinepickupinstore.co.uk Ah fetch it yourself if you can't wait for delivery http://www.freedeliveryuk.co.uk http://www.holidayunder100.co.uk |
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On Tue, 15 Apr 2008 16:07:16 +0100, Sacha wrote:
Thanks to you and Cat for helping me make up my mind NOT to get one! Good decision. B-) I was wondering whether to combine a phone with having email facilities and now see that I'd be getting the worst of all worlds! Reading of short text only emails is OK on a phone, entering anything througha phones keypad, even with T9, is a right royal PITA. I have a iPaq PDA, that has a small but reasonable screen and can blue tooth to my mobile for data if I'm not in a WiFi zone. Entry of stuff on that is better with the handwriting or letter recognition. Still slow compared to a keyboard though. Windows Mobile, so has Word, Excel IE and Outlook. Donno what the "Blackberry" type things are like for entry with the tiny qwerty key pad. -- Cheers Dave. |
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On Tue, 15 Apr 2008 16:07:16 +0100, Sacha
wrote: It is probably cheaper to buy a laptop and pay for internet access in NZ than buy an iphone and use that. :) They are very cute though. Although I did get bored of playing youtube on it after two days. I'm also quite concerned about that big screen being quite breakable and it's a desirable object to steal too. I won mine though, I wouldn't have paid for it. Thanks to you and Cat for helping me make up my mind NOT to get one! I was toying with it because I need a new mobile and as we're going to NZ, I wondered whether to combine the two. However, as I use my mobile extremely rarely and find complicated ones terribly irritating (I currently have one of Chocolate LGs which I hate) I was wondering whether to combine a phone with having email facilities and now see that I'd be getting the worst of all worlds! I might consider an Apple laptop but they're expensive and once I get home I'll hardly use it. Probably! Any recommendations for easy to use Mac compatible phones working with Orange will be very welcome. Why mac? You can pick up incredibly cheap laptops at [even] pc world these days - or other online shops like microdirect. -- http://www.orderonlinepickupinstore.co.uk Ah fetch it yourself if you can't wait for delivery http://www.freedeliveryuk.co.uk http://www.holidayunder100.co.uk |
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On 15/4/08 19:05, in article ,
"Mogga" wrote: On Tue, 15 Apr 2008 16:07:16 +0100, Sacha wrote: It is probably cheaper to buy a laptop and pay for internet access in NZ than buy an iphone and use that. :) They are very cute though. Although I did get bored of playing youtube on it after two days. I'm also quite concerned about that big screen being quite breakable and it's a desirable object to steal too. I won mine though, I wouldn't have paid for it. Thanks to you and Cat for helping me make up my mind NOT to get one! I was toying with it because I need a new mobile and as we're going to NZ, I wondered whether to combine the two. However, as I use my mobile extremely rarely and find complicated ones terribly irritating (I currently have one of Chocolate LGs which I hate) I was wondering whether to combine a phone with having email facilities and now see that I'd be getting the worst of all worlds! I might consider an Apple laptop but they're expensive and once I get home I'll hardly use it. Probably! Any recommendations for easy to use Mac compatible phones working with Orange will be very welcome. Why mac? You can pick up incredibly cheap laptops at [even] pc world these days - or other online shops like microdirect. I have an iMac as a desktop computer. It seems more sensible to stick to that if I get a laptop? -- Sacha http://www.hillhousenursery.co.uk South Devon 'We do not inherit the earth from our ancestors, we borrow it from our children.' |
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"Dave Liquorice" wrote after Sacha wrote: Thanks to you and Cat for helping me make up my mind NOT to get one! Good decision. B-) I was wondering whether to combine a phone with having email facilities and now see that I'd be getting the worst of all worlds! Reading of short text only emails is OK on a phone, entering anything througha phones keypad, even with T9, is a right royal PITA. I have a iPaq PDA, that has a small but reasonable screen and can blue tooth to my mobile for data if I'm not in a WiFi zone. Entry of stuff on that is better with the handwriting or letter recognition. Still slow compared to a keyboard though. Windows Mobile, so has Word, Excel IE and Outlook. Donno what the "Blackberry" type things are like for entry with the tiny qwerty key pad. My Nokia 6820a phone has a full but small QUERTY keyboard and although it's old now I believe they still make similar. -- Regards Bob Hobden |
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On Tue, 15 Apr 2008 22:49:21 +0100, Sacha
wrote: Why mac? You can pick up incredibly cheap laptops at [even] pc world these days - or other online shops like microdirect. I have an iMac as a desktop computer. It seems more sensible to stick to that if I get a laptop? Ahh. Yes I can see the logic in that. (Can you get a mac emulator for windows?) You could always have fun learning how to use a windows machine though - asus eee is small, light and pretty. And very cheap. You only need a browser and email program and they'll do just fine. -- http://www.orderonlinepickupinstore.co.uk Ah fetch it yourself if you can't wait for delivery http://www.freedeliveryuk.co.uk http://www.holidayunder100.co.uk |
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On 16/4/08 10:45, in article ,
"Mogga" wrote: On Tue, 15 Apr 2008 22:49:21 +0100, Sacha wrote: Why mac? You can pick up incredibly cheap laptops at [even] pc world these days - or other online shops like microdirect. I have an iMac as a desktop computer. It seems more sensible to stick to that if I get a laptop? Ahh. Yes I can see the logic in that. (Can you get a mac emulator for windows?) You could always have fun learning how to use a windows machine though - asus eee is small, light and pretty. And very cheap. You only need a browser and email program and they'll do just fine. Thanks for that. I'll have a think about it. I used to have a pc but am so Mac orientated now, I'd probably be struggling. I have until October to decide or to win the pools - if only I did them. ;-) -- Sacha http://www.hillhousenursery.co.uk South Devon 'We do not inherit the earth from our ancestors, we borrow it from our children.' |
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Mogga wrote:
On Tue, 15 Apr 2008 22:49:21 +0100, Sacha wrote: Why mac? You can pick up incredibly cheap laptops at [even] pc world these days - or other online shops like microdirect. I have an iMac as a desktop computer. It seems more sensible to stick to that if I get a laptop? Ahh. Yes I can see the logic in that. (Can you get a mac emulator for windows?) You could always have fun learning how to use a windows machine though - asus eee is small, light and pretty. And very cheap. .... but the Asus eee isn't a Windows machine is it? .... or is that what you were saying? -- Chris Green |
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On 16/4/08 12:01, in article ,
"Martin" wrote: On Wed, 16 Apr 2008 11:38:48 +0100, Sacha wrote: On 16/4/08 10:45, in article , "Mogga" wrote: On Tue, 15 Apr 2008 22:49:21 +0100, Sacha wrote: Why mac? You can pick up incredibly cheap laptops at [even] pc world these days - or other online shops like microdirect. I have an iMac as a desktop computer. It seems more sensible to stick to that if I get a laptop? Ahh. Yes I can see the logic in that. (Can you get a mac emulator for windows?) You could always have fun learning how to use a windows machine though - asus eee is small, light and pretty. And very cheap. You only need a browser and email program and they'll do just fine. Thanks for that. I'll have a think about it. I used to have a pc but am so Mac orientated now, I'd probably be struggling. I have until October to decide or to win the pools - if only I did them. ;-) You've been struggling with your Mac too :o) So you want me to double my trouble? ;-)) Actually, now I've changed ISPs I'm finding life a very great deal easier. -- Sacha http://www.hillhousenursery.co.uk South Devon 'We do not inherit the earth from our ancestors, we borrow it from our children.' |
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On Apr 16, 10:45*am, Mogga wrote:
On Tue, 15 Apr 2008 22:49:21 +0100, Sacha wrote: Why mac? You can pick up incredibly cheap laptops at [even] *pc world these days - or other online shops like microdirect. I have an iMac as a desktop computer. *It seems more sensible to stick to that if I get a laptop? Ahh. Yes I can see the logic in that. (Can you get a mac emulator for windows?) * You could always have fun learning how to use a windows machine though - asus eee is small, light and pretty. And very cheap. You only need a browser and email program and they'll do just fine. I had a look at one of these, out of curiosity. They are impossibly small to work on - keyboard impractical. Mind you, that's a relative consideration when someone is willing to work with a blackberry type thingie. Cat(h) |
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On Apr 16, 1:15*pm, Sacha wrote:
On 16/4/08 12:01, in article , "Martin" wrote: On Wed, 16 Apr 2008 11:38:48 +0100, Sacha wrote: On 16/4/08 10:45, in article , "Mogga" wrote: On Tue, 15 Apr 2008 22:49:21 +0100, Sacha wrote: Why mac? You can pick up incredibly cheap laptops at [even] *pc world these days - or other online shops like microdirect. I have an iMac as a desktop computer. *It seems more sensible to stick to that if I get a laptop? Ahh. Yes I can see the logic in that. (Can you get a mac emulator for windows?) * You could always have fun learning how to use a windows machine though - asus eee is small, light and pretty. And very cheap. You only need a browser and email program and they'll do just fine. Thanks for that. *I'll have a think about it. *I used to have a pc but am so Mac orientated now, I'd probably be struggling. *I have until October to decide or to win the pools - if only I did them. *;-) You've been struggling with your Mac too :o) So you want me to double my trouble? *;-)) *Actually, now I've changed ISPs I'm finding life a very great deal easier. The EEE Mogga is talking about is Linux based, so not windows. It is beautifully simple and cute as a button, but disastrously tiny to work on. I'd rather spend a few more Euros, and buy a proper laptop - they're available quite cheaply these days. Cat(h) |
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On 16/4/08 13:18, in article
, "Cat(h)" wrote: On Apr 16, 1:15*pm, Sacha wrote: On 16/4/08 12:01, in article , "Martin" wrote: On Wed, 16 Apr 2008 11:38:48 +0100, Sacha wrote: On 16/4/08 10:45, in article , "Mogga" wrote: On Tue, 15 Apr 2008 22:49:21 +0100, Sacha wrote: Why mac? You can pick up incredibly cheap laptops at [even] *pc world these days - or other online shops like microdirect. I have an iMac as a desktop computer. *It seems more sensible to stick to that if I get a laptop? Ahh. Yes I can see the logic in that. (Can you get a mac emulator for windows?) * You could always have fun learning how to use a windows machine though - asus eee is small, light and pretty. And very cheap. You only need a browser and email program and they'll do just fine. Thanks for that. *I'll have a think about it. *I used to have a pc but am so Mac orientated now, I'd probably be struggling. *I have until October to decide or to win the pools - if only I did them. *;-) You've been struggling with your Mac too :o) So you want me to double my trouble? *;-)) *Actually, now I've changed ISPs I'm finding life a very great deal easier. The EEE Mogga is talking about is Linux based, so not windows. It is beautifully simple and cute as a button, but disastrously tiny to work on. I'd rather spend a few more Euros, and buy a proper laptop - they're available quite cheaply these days. Cat(h) I think you're probably right! It's taken me long enough to adjust to the smaller keyboard this new iMac desktop machine has. I was forever trying to type on the desk itself! -- Sacha http://www.hillhousenursery.co.uk South Devon 'We do not inherit the earth from our ancestors, we borrow it from our children.' |
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On 16 Apr 2008 11:12:28 GMT, wrote:
Mogga wrote: On Tue, 15 Apr 2008 22:49:21 +0100, Sacha wrote: Why mac? You can pick up incredibly cheap laptops at [even] pc world these days - or other online shops like microdirect. I have an iMac as a desktop computer. It seems more sensible to stick to that if I get a laptop? Ahh. Yes I can see the logic in that. (Can you get a mac emulator for windows?) You could always have fun learning how to use a windows machine though - asus eee is small, light and pretty. And very cheap. ... but the Asus eee isn't a Windows machine is it? .... or is that what you were saying? The last linux machine we set up was a million times easier than windows. And it's cheaper because you're not paying for a windows licence. -- http://www.orderonlinepickupinstore.co.uk Ah fetch it yourself if you can't wait for delivery http://www.freedeliveryuk.co.uk http://www.holidayunder100.co.uk |
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On Wed, 16 Apr 2008 05:16:35 -0700 (PDT), "Cat(h)"
wrote: On Apr 16, 10:45*am, Mogga wrote: On Tue, 15 Apr 2008 22:49:21 +0100, Sacha wrote: Why mac? You can pick up incredibly cheap laptops at [even] *pc world these days - or other online shops like microdirect. I have an iMac as a desktop computer. *It seems more sensible to stick to that if I get a laptop? Ahh. Yes I can see the logic in that. (Can you get a mac emulator for windows?) * You could always have fun learning how to use a windows machine though - asus eee is small, light and pretty. And very cheap. You only need a browser and email program and they'll do just fine. I had a look at one of these, out of curiosity. They are impossibly small to work on - keyboard impractical. Mind you, that's a relative consideration when someone is willing to work with a blackberry type thingie. Cat(h) Quite, compared to an iphone they're huge. :) -- http://www.orderonlinepickupinstore.co.uk Ah fetch it yourself if you can't wait for delivery http://www.freedeliveryuk.co.uk http://www.holidayunder100.co.uk |
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On Apr 16, 2:33*pm, Mogga wrote:
On 16 Apr 2008 11:12:28 GMT, wrote: Mogga wrote: On Tue, 15 Apr 2008 22:49:21 +0100, Sacha wrote: Why mac? You can pick up incredibly cheap laptops at [even] *pc world these days - or other online shops like microdirect. I have an iMac as a desktop computer. *It seems more sensible to stick to that if I get a laptop? Ahh. Yes I can see the logic in that. (Can you get a mac emulator for windows?) * You could always have fun learning how to use a windows machine though - asus eee is small, light and pretty. And very cheap. ... but the Asus eee isn't a Windows machine is it? *.... or is that what you were saying? The last linux machine we set up was a million times easier than windows. *And it's cheaper because you're not paying for a windows licence. --http://www.orderonlinepickupinstore.co.uk Ah fetch it yourself if you can't wait for deliveryhttp://www.freedeliveryuk.co.ukhttp://www.holidayunder100.co.uk- Hide quoted text - - Show quoted text - I can vouch for all the above. The other half is a microsoft hater, and he has me half converted to Linux and OO. Half only, mind, because I work in the real world, where mostly everyone is on windowsy programmes, and it is just too complicated toing and froing from one to the other. At this stage, I'll say "dandelion", just to bring us back on topic ;-) Cat(h) |
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On 16/4/08 14:33, in article ,
"Mogga" wrote: On Wed, 16 Apr 2008 05:16:35 -0700 (PDT), "Cat(h)" wrote: On Apr 16, 10:45*am, Mogga wrote: On Tue, 15 Apr 2008 22:49:21 +0100, Sacha wrote: Why mac? You can pick up incredibly cheap laptops at [even] *pc world these days - or other online shops like microdirect. I have an iMac as a desktop computer. *It seems more sensible to stick to that if I get a laptop? Ahh. Yes I can see the logic in that. (Can you get a mac emulator for windows?) * You could always have fun learning how to use a windows machine though - asus eee is small, light and pretty. And very cheap. You only need a browser and email program and they'll do just fine. I had a look at one of these, out of curiosity. They are impossibly small to work on - keyboard impractical. Mind you, that's a relative consideration when someone is willing to work with a blackberry type thingie. Cat(h) Quite, compared to an iphone they're huge. :) This review says that but also says it's possible to download Windows onto it and that they will be releasing a version with Windows on it. http://reviews.cnet.co.uk/laptops/0,...93507-2,00.htm -- Sacha http://www.hillhousenursery.co.uk South Devon 'We do not inherit the earth from our ancestors, we borrow it from our children.' |
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On Wed, 16 Apr 2008 05:16:35 -0700 (PDT), Cat(h) wrote:
I had a look at one of these, out of curiosity. They are impossibly small to work on - keyboard impractical. Depends how you approach the keyboard. Certainly too small for touch typing but probably all right for 2 or 4 finger "hunt & peck". Or you use it like a Psion 3 or 5, cradled in the fingers of both hands and thumbs do the typing. I couldn't try that on the one I played with (in Toys 'R Us of all places) as it was securly fixed to a plinth. -- Cheers Dave. |
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Sacha wrote:
If I went mad and bought an iPhone, could I use it in New Zealand to call and email to UK? I'm assuming the answer must be a 'yes'! Ok, I'm not going to get into an exchange on this as this is a nice group but *personally* I think you've been ill advised. The iPhones are fantastic. You may (and I sincerely doubt this) be able to get a phone that does just as much technically, but the point is you won't be able to use it. Anyone can pick up an iPhone and be a master of it in 30 seconds - that's the apple genius. Windows mobile is, well, windows so you're guaranteed to have a bad time and blackberry's - who on earth thinks these are good??? I've got the latest one for work and I loathe it. It's got the form and usability of something from the 80s. Now, about calling and emailing the UK, yes, you can. But watch with the email and anything data related (web, itunes downloads) as you won't be on the unlimited plan you're on in the UK and can get stung for HUGE amounts of data charges. But don't get one now anyway, the 3G one is out in June. I'm friends with a lot of windows fanboys (and windows programmers) and they all hated the iphone until they had a play. Now they all freely admit it's superb. |
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On 16/4/08 17:16, in article ,
"Martin" wrote: On Wed, 16 Apr 2008 13:15:47 +0100, Sacha wrote: On 16/4/08 12:01, in article , "Martin" wrote: On Wed, 16 Apr 2008 11:38:48 +0100, Sacha wrote: On 16/4/08 10:45, in article , "Mogga" wrote: On Tue, 15 Apr 2008 22:49:21 +0100, Sacha wrote: Why mac? You can pick up incredibly cheap laptops at [even] pc world these days - or other online shops like microdirect. I have an iMac as a desktop computer. It seems more sensible to stick to that if I get a laptop? Ahh. Yes I can see the logic in that. (Can you get a mac emulator for windows?) You could always have fun learning how to use a windows machine though - asus eee is small, light and pretty. And very cheap. You only need a browser and email program and they'll do just fine. Thanks for that. I'll have a think about it. I used to have a pc but am so Mac orientated now, I'd probably be struggling. I have until October to decide or to win the pools - if only I did them. ;-) You've been struggling with your Mac too :o) So you want me to double my trouble? ;-)) I thought it would make life easier for us. Well, excuse ME, Typo King! ;-) -- Sacha http://www.hillhousenursery.co.uk South Devon 'We do not inherit the earth from our ancestors, we borrow it from our children.' |
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On 16/4/08 17:48, in article Wd6dncgScuhTsJvVnZ2dnUVZ8t2snZ2d@plusnet, "Tom"
wrote: Sacha wrote: If I went mad and bought an iPhone, could I use it in New Zealand to call and email to UK? I'm assuming the answer must be a 'yes'! Ok, I'm not going to get into an exchange on this as this is a nice group but *personally* I think you've been ill advised. The iPhones are fantastic. You may (and I sincerely doubt this) be able to get a phone that does just as much technically, but the point is you won't be able to use it. Anyone can pick up an iPhone and be a master of it in 30 seconds - that's the apple genius. Windows mobile is, well, windows so you're guaranteed to have a bad time and blackberry's - who on earth thinks these are good??? I've got the latest one for work and I loathe it. It's got the form and usability of something from the 80s. Now, about calling and emailing the UK, yes, you can. But watch with the email and anything data related (web, itunes downloads) as you won't be on the unlimited plan you're on in the UK and can get stung for HUGE amounts of data charges. But don't get one now anyway, the 3G one is out in June. I'm friends with a lot of windows fanboys (and windows programmers) and they all hated the iphone until they had a play. Now they all freely admit it's superb. Thanks, Tom. I think my best bet is to go and have look at it. I'm put off a bit by tales of high O2 subs etc., because although I have a monthly plan with Orange, I use my phone so rarely that I never use up all my allotted time. If it wasn't for travelling, I'd have one of those phones that do nothing but make calls and take calls. Occasionally, I take pics on mine but I never play music or do any other of the 1001 things it can apparently achieve. I think I'm of the generation that thinks it's rude to be talking personal stuff in front of other people so my calls tend to be restricted to "I'm ready you can pick me up now" or "What colour shirt did you say you want?" if I'm shopping. I just don't do chat on a mobile. ;-) OTOH, I could do what I did when sailing in the days before mobile phones and simply ring or send emails when I find an internet café, or something! -- Sacha http://www.hillhousenursery.co.uk South Devon 'We do not inherit the earth from our ancestors, we borrow it from our children.' |
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On 16/4/08 19:10, in article ,
"Martin" wrote: On Wed, 16 Apr 2008 19:00:31 +0100, Sacha wrote: snip You've been struggling with your Mac too :o) So you want me to double my trouble? ;-)) I thought it would make life easier for us. Well, excuse ME, Typo King! ;-) LOL Yes, I thought you'd enjoy that one! -- Sacha http://www.hillhousenursery.co.uk South Devon 'We do not inherit the earth from our ancestors, we borrow it from our children.' |
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On Wed, 16 Apr 2008 19:06:22 +0100, Sacha wrote
(in article ): On 16/4/08 17:48, in article Wd6dncgScuhTsJvVnZ2dnUVZ8t2snZ2d@plusnet, "Tom" wrote: Sacha wrote: If I went mad and bought an iPhone, could I use it in New Zealand to call and email to UK? I'm assuming the answer must be a 'yes'! Ok, I'm not going to get into an exchange on this as this is a nice group but *personally* I think you've been ill advised. The iPhones are fantastic. You may (and I sincerely doubt this) be able to get a phone that does just as much technically, but the point is you won't be able to use it. Anyone can pick up an iPhone and be a master of it in 30 seconds - that's the apple genius. Windows mobile is, well, windows so you're guaranteed to have a bad time and blackberry's - who on earth thinks these are good??? I've got the latest one for work and I loathe it. It's got the form and usability of something from the 80s. Now, about calling and emailing the UK, yes, you can. But watch with the email and anything data related (web, itunes downloads) as you won't be on the unlimited plan you're on in the UK and can get stung for HUGE amounts of data charges. But don't get one now anyway, the 3G one is out in June. I'm friends with a lot of windows fanboys (and windows programmers) and they all hated the iphone until they had a play. Now they all freely admit it's superb. Thanks, Tom. I think my best bet is to go and have look at it. I'm put off a bit by tales of high O2 subs etc., because although I have a monthly plan with Orange, I use my phone so rarely that I never use up all my allotted time. If it wasn't for travelling, I'd have one of those phones that do nothing but make calls and take calls. Occasionally, I take pics on mine but I never play music or do any other of the 1001 things it can apparently achieve. I think I'm of the generation that thinks it's rude to be talking personal stuff in front of other people so my calls tend to be restricted to "I'm ready you can pick me up now" or "What colour shirt did you say you want?" if I'm shopping. I just don't do chat on a mobile. ;-) OTOH, I could do what I did when sailing in the days before mobile phones and simply ring or send emails when I find an internet café, or something! My son has one which I have played with and I think it's fantastic, and I want, I want, I want! ... but I _am_ put off by the O2 sub. It isn't that it's expensive for what it is, it's just that, like you, I only use my phone occasionally and we now have pay as you go because it's cheaper. You can't do that on an iPhone. Presumably whatever you buy you need to make sure it has newsgroup access :-) As far as the Asus Eee is concerned, I cannot think why you would want to put Windows on it. Linux is good! If you don't like Open Office, you would be able to download Neo Office which is also free and IMO nicer than Open Office. -- Sally in Shropshire, UK Burne-Jones/William Morris window in Shropshire church with conservation churchyard: http://www.whitton-stmarys.org.uk |
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On 2008-04-16 17:48:15 +0100, Tom said:
Sacha wrote: If I went mad and bought an iPhone, could I use it in New Zealand to call and email to UK? I'm assuming the answer must be a 'yes'! Ok, I'm not going to get into an exchange on this as this is a nice group but *personally* I think you've been ill advised. The iPhones are fantastic. You may (and I sincerely doubt this) be able to get a phone that does just as much technically, but the point is you won't be able to use it. Anyone can pick up an iPhone and be a master of it in 30 seconds - that's the apple genius. Windows mobile is, well, windows so you're guaranteed to have a bad time and blackberry's - who on earth thinks these are good??? I've got the latest one for work and I loathe it. It's got the form and usability of something from the 80s. Now, about calling and emailing the UK, yes, you can. But watch with the email and anything data related (web, itunes downloads) as you won't be on the unlimited plan you're on in the UK and can get stung for HUGE amounts of data charges. But don't get one now anyway, the 3G one is out in June. I'm friends with a lot of windows fanboys (and windows programmers) and they all hated the iphone until they had a play. Now they all freely admit it's superb. Unless you're happy with 2G and want to take advantage of today's £100 price cut... http://www.trustedreviews.com/apple/...rice-To-169/p1 |
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Thanks, Tom. I think my best bet is to go and have look at it. I'm put off a bit by tales of high O2 subs etc., because although I have a monthly plan with Orange, I use my phone so rarely that I never use up all my allotted time. If it wasn't for travelling, I'd have one of those phones that do nothing but make calls and take calls. Occasionally, I take pics on mine but I never play music or do any other of the 1001 things it can apparently achieve. I think I'm of the generation that thinks it's rude to be talking personal stuff in front of other people so my calls tend to be restricted to "I'm ready you can pick me up now" or "What colour shirt did you say you want?" if I'm shopping. I just don't do chat on a mobile. ;-) OTOH, I could do what I did when sailing in the days before mobile phones and simply ring or send emails when I find an internet café, or something! Hi, yes, I'm certainly no expert but the o2 rates seem good value - but that's *only* if you use the telephone / internet / sms messages a lot. Having unlimited data on the iphone plans is fantastic as you avoid the punitive charges the other operators attach to their data rates, but again - it's only good if you're doing a lot of internet browsing and email. I'm waiting for the 3g phone in June. But my boss and a few friends have the current one and it's lovely. The web browsing is as nice as from your home computer. Cheers, Tom |
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On 15 Apr, 22:49, Sacha wrote:
I have an iMac as a desktop computer. It seems more sensible to stick to that if I get a laptop? Or consider what you need it for and think about one of these: http://eeepc.asus.com/global/product.htm The 4G model is around £250. It uses a suer-friendly version of Linux, and if you won't want it on return, you will probably be able to sell it for very close to what you paid for it. |
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On 18/4/08 06:01, in article
, "bobharvey" wrote: On 15 Apr, 22:49, Sacha wrote: I have an iMac as a desktop computer. It seems more sensible to stick to that if I get a laptop? Or consider what you need it for and think about one of these: http://eeepc.asus.com/global/product.htm The 4G model is around £250. It uses a suer-friendly version of Linux, and if you won't want it on return, you will probably be able to sell it for very close to what you paid for it. Yes, that has been recommended to me already and I'm think about it very seriously. Thank you. -- Sacha http://www.hillhousenursery.co.uk South Devon 'We do not inherit the earth from our ancestors, we borrow it from our children.' |
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On 18/4/08 11:10, in article ,
"Martin" wrote: On Fri, 18 Apr 2008 09:41:20 +0100, Sacha wrote: On 18/4/08 06:01, in article , "bobharvey" wrote: On 15 Apr, 22:49, Sacha wrote: I have an iMac as a desktop computer. It seems more sensible to stick to that if I get a laptop? Or consider what you need it for and think about one of these: http://eeepc.asus.com/global/product.htm The 4G model is around £250. It uses a suer-friendly version of Linux, and if you won't want it on return, you will probably be able to sell it for very close to what you paid for it. Yes, that has been recommended to me already and I'm think about it very seriously. Thank you. Look at the photo of the keyboard being used by children and wonder what it looks like when used by adult hands. I will but for the amount I'll be using it, it doesn't seem a great bother. And it can't be worse than using a mobile phone which really does drive me mad if I'm texting! -- Sacha http://www.hillhousenursery.co.uk South Devon 'We do not inherit the earth from our ancestors, we borrow it from our children.' |
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On Apr 18, 9:41Â*am, Sacha wrote:
On 18/4/08 06:01, in article , "bobharvey" wrote: On 15 Apr, 22:49, Sacha wrote: I have an iMac as a desktop computer. Â*It seems more sensible to stick to that if I get a laptop? Or consider what you need it for and think about one of these: http://eeepc.asus.com/global/product.htm The 4G model is around �250. Â*It uses a suer-friendly version of Linux, and if you won't want it on return, you will probably be able to sell it for very close to what you paid for it. Yes, that has been recommended to me already and I'm think about it very seriously. Â*Thank you. Sacha, this is your decision of course, but if your purpose is to 1) purchase a phone to replace your current one, which you do not use all that much, and 2) be able to email and phone home from time to time while travelling in NZ, I would respectfully suggest the following: 1) Buy a bog standard Nokia (or whatever) that you can phone and text with. 2) Get yourself a NZ sim when you get there 3) Hit the local internet cafe (cheap) or library (free) when you get there, to email home from a web-based email account such as hotmail or yahoo. Of course, if you are secretly lusting after a seriously sexy multifunctional phone that will make you coffee in the morning, knock yourself out, girl! ;-) Cat(h) |
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On 18/4/08 17:02, in article
, "Cat(h)" wrote: On Apr 18, 9:41*am, Sacha wrote: On 18/4/08 06:01, in article , "bobharvey" wrote: On 15 Apr, 22:49, Sacha wrote: I have an iMac as a desktop computer. *It seems more sensible to stick to that if I get a laptop? Or consider what you need it for and think about one of these: http://eeepc.asus.com/global/product.htm The 4G model is around ?250. *It uses a suer-friendly version of Linux, and if you won't want it on return, you will probably be able to sell it for very close to what you paid for it. Yes, that has been recommended to me already and I'm think about it very seriously. *Thank you. Sacha, this is your decision of course, but if your purpose is to 1) purchase a phone to replace your current one, which you do not use all that much, and 2) be able to email and phone home from time to time while travelling in NZ, I would respectfully suggest the following: 1) Buy a bog standard Nokia (or whatever) that you can phone and text with. 2) Get yourself a NZ sim when you get there 3) Hit the local internet cafe (cheap) or library (free) when you get there, to email home from a web-based email account such as hotmail or yahoo. Good words, Cat, because that really is all I want! Of course, if you are secretly lusting after a seriously sexy multifunctional phone that will make you coffee in the morning, knock yourself out, girl! ;-) Too late for that. ;-)) -- Sacha http://www.hillhousenursery.co.uk South Devon 'We do not inherit the earth from our ancestors, we borrow it from our children.' |
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