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manisinghb

manisinghb

manisinghb

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Hi guys, I might sound a little naive in what I'm about to ask, but I've never had any Apple hardware (or software) before so would just like to ask a question.

I got a superb deal from O2 for the Apple iPhone 4 16GB which is:

600 minutes, Unlimited O2 to O2 calls, Unlimited texts, Unlimited internet, and the phone for £179.... All for £30 a month (24 months contract), am delighted with this :D

The thing I want to ask though is the 16GB model worth getting as opposed to it's bigger cousin, the 32GB? And are the memory cards changeable? i.e. can I purchase the 16GB model then later swap it for a 32GB card?
 
Depends on what your going to use it for. I have a 32GB iPhone 3GS and havnt used half of it yet with about 20 aps 1000 songs and some podcasts. I dont really need the extra space but good to have as im lazy and cba to delete old stuff. Also the iPhones dont have expandable memory its either the 16GB or the 32GB you cant upgrade the memory like you would in a camera.
 
I'd most probably have a lot of music on it, around how much you have as I can then play it through my bluetooth system in the car, and of course I would have apps on it the most important one being a satnav (looking at the tomtom or igo)
 
I got a 16gb I4 thinking it was ample but really I wish i had got the 32 now, down to 3.8 gig and as monkeyspank said LOL great name btw, 720p eats away at it for example a 1.16sec video i have takes 100mb.
 
Jabbs said:
I got a 16gb I4 thinking it was ample but really I wish i had got the 32 now, down to 3.8 gig and as monkeyspank said LOL great name btw, 720p eats away at it for example a 1.16sec video i have takes 100mb.
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yup this was my worry after reading around a bit too. however I just spoke to O2 and they said they will have to cancel my current order first, wait 24 hours for it to confirm it has been cancelled, and then replace my order for a 32GB model tomorrow BUT (and here's the low-blow)... there may be a risk of me not getting the deal I have at the moment again... :eek: :( :confused: :mad: :rolleyes:
 
manisinghb said:
yup this was my worry after reading around a bit too. however I just spoke to O2 and they said they will have to cancel my current order first, wait 24 hours for it to confirm it has been cancelled, and then replace my order for a 32GB model tomorrow BUT (and here's the low-blow)... there may be a risk of me not getting the deal I have at the moment again... :eek: :( :confused: :mad: :rolleyes:
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I guess it depends what you are going to put on it i only have a few gig of music but have some films on there so they eat up space and tbh i don't look at the films so might as well delete them and this will open up around 7 gig free.

I just been recording 720p for the sake of it messing with the touch focus option love it but after a bit i will only record things i find interesting so the experimenting will slow down i guess and room won't be a issue, i say issue but i still got just looking 4.8gig free so now i just been pulling the stuff off i recorded onto my pc and removing from the phone.
 
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16Gb is plenty, I had a 16gb iPhone 3Gs, before my current 16 Gb iPhone 4. I had no worries about getting another 16Gb. As I usually only used about half the memory, and that's with tonnes of photos, couple of full length movies, every page filled with apps, and some music. The secret is to use your memory efficiently. So don't sync your whole music library (if u have one that small), just sync a playlist or two, and maybe a few albums your into that week.
If your going to record lots of video, just back it up through iTunes more often, and clear it off your iPhone.

If you want to change ur deal with O2 just do it. That deal is the same u would get in any of their stores currently.
 
I agree with Jabbs and Xee entirely. Transferring things to and from my computer and the iphone will help keep it updated and the memory to the max I need. However, there is the resale factor also right? Obviously get a bit more for the 32GB model opposed to the 16GB? Also (to Xee) I thought I was getting a very good deal here but you make it sound like a standard one... :( lol so do you think that if I tell them to cancel my deal at the moment, and replace a new deal for it tomorrow for the 32GB model, I would have a huge chance of getting that deal again...?
 
I guess it depends how long you want to keep the phone for, i change phones regular so doesn't bother me hell since last July i have had(big gasp of air and list below) although the I4 imo is the best phone I had and won't be changing it any time soon.

Viewty smart
Iphone 3g
Hero
Milestone
Desire
Galaxy S
Iphone 4.
 
I've got the 32gb but quickly realised itunes sucks big hairy donkey balls so only ever put 1gb of music on there :(

MW
 
manisinghb said:
(to Xee) I thought I was getting a very good deal here but you make it sound like a standard one... :( lol so do you think that if I tell them to cancel my deal at the moment, and replace a new deal for it tomorrow for the 32GB model, I would have a huge chance of getting that deal again...?
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If you walk into any O2 store today you will see the same contract in their leaflet. Of course you will need to pay more up front for the 32gb model.
 
manisinghb said:
600 minutes, Unlimited O2 to O2 calls, Unlimited texts, Unlimited internet, and the phone for £179.... All for £30 a month (24 months contract), am delighted with this :D
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What? What? What.............. Unlimited internet :eek:

Didn't think any operators were continuing with this? :confused:

Oh and get the 32 Gb... I have the 16 and thought it would be enough.... Nope, close to being full now with songs, apps and videos.... If you can manage you iTunes better then me 16 Gb should be sufficient however if your lazy get the larger one.... either way you wont lose out :p
 
Xee said:
If you walk into any O2 store today you will see the same contract in their leaflet. Of course you will need to pay more up front for the 32gb model.
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nope, I would really like to know where and how you saw this because the closest deal you would get to this is £35 a month and that's WITHOUT the unlimited O2 to O2 calls. Check it for yourself, I know this is from the website, but it's exactly what's offered on the O2 leaflets and brochures which I am holding and looking at right now also...

http://shop.o2.co.uk/promo/iphoneindex/Pay_Monthly/4/Black

So yeh Xee not trying to be rude or patronising or anything just would really like to know which store you saw this at as to my knowledge such a deal is not offered at stores you can get £30 a month but you only get 300minutes and £35 a month gets you 600minutes but then you don't get the unlimited O2 calls. Please enlighten me...
 
sbi5ar said:
What? What? What.............. Unlimited internet :eek:

Didn't think any operators were continuing with this? :confused:

Oh and get the 32 Gb... I have the 16 and thought it would be enough.... Nope, close to being full now with songs, apps and videos.... If you can manage you iTunes better then me 16 Gb should be sufficient however if your lazy get the larger one.... either way you wont lose out :p
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yup unlimited internet, check their site (or any operators for that matter) and you will see it somewhere either as part of the bundle or an option.

After much deliberation however, I have decided to stick with the 16GB model. I chose this because I will only be using the phone mainly for email, text, some music for my drive to and from work, TomTom, and some applications. At the moment I have a 2GB model (yeh I know lol) and I still have LOADS of room spare on that. Also considering I purchased a new Sony Panoramic HD camera a couple months ago, I don't think I would be picking up my iPhone for pics and videos when I have the cam for this, and IF I do ever spot the odd couple moments I would like to capture, am sure 1GB of space would suffice.

I spoke to my mate (manager in a phone shop) who said it isn't worth it, when it comes to reselling any model, you won't get what you paid for, that's the harsh reality, and when it comes to the end of my contract, I will be trading in for another newer phone anyways (iPhone 5, maybe?! lol). Many of you may disagree with me on this, but hey, if you can get a high end computer and just take 5 minutes of your time once a week take things off your phone you don't need free up the space and save £100 you can spend on accessories or anything else, why not?!
 
I knew that but I though O2 had stepped in offering it or told you they did so you would sign, still how they can call it unlimited when it isn't is beyond me.
 
Jabbs said:
I knew that but I though O2 had stepped in offering it or told you they did so you would sign, still how they can call it unlimited when it isn't is beyond me.
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I have no idea but that's what they have offered me and my Mrs has it as well as a couple of mates and they use it to their heart's content lol. But yeah as you said, how they can call it unlimited and then say 'fair usage policy applies' and only offer 1-3GB limit per month
 
manisinghb said:
I have no idea but that's what they have offered me and my Mrs has it as well as a couple of mates and they use it to their heart's content lol. But yeah as you said, how they can call it unlimited and then say 'fair usage policy applies' and only offer 1-3GB limit per month
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i thought all current "unlimited" deals were coming to an end October and data will be capped at 500mb.
 
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