Phone stolen, need a replacement

Meatball · 25 Jun 2007 at 18:41

My MDA Vario 2 was stolen from me yesterday, it's been blacklisted, the sim blocked and a replacement SIM is on its way. The phone isn't covered under the home insurance and no phone insurance was taken out. I was just going to use an old phone till my contract was up but after speaking to T-Mobile they'd be prepared to give me an early upgrade if I agreed to a further 12 months which I don't mind. Now I'm looking at my options for a replacement, I'm NOT going to get another Vario 2 as I refuse to pay for it again. Another viable alternatives? It must be equal or better than the Vario 2. I was thinking of getting the N95 but I'm not used to the Symbian OS and the lack of touch screen puts me off also.

P.S sorry for any spelling or grammar mistakes, I'm still upset and EXTREMELY annoyed about what's happened

. I loved my Vario 2, by far the best phone I've had.

Jaaay · 25 Jun 2007 at 18:52

Sorry to hear about your phone mate

Not familiar with MDA's but, how about http://www.t-mobile.co.uk/shop/mobile-phones/phones/pay-monthly/t-mobile/sidekick-3/overview/ ?

Meatball · 25 Jun 2007 at 20:50

Jay™ said:
Sorry to hear about your phone mate

Not familiar with MDA's but, how about http://www.t-mobile.co.uk/shop/mobile-phones/phones/pay-monthly/t-mobile/sidekick-3/overview/ ?

Cheers

. Didn't see that one, I'll have to have a look.

Kristoph · 26 Jun 2007 at 00:29

I hope the scum that stole this won't be able to use it at all?

Meatball · 26 Jun 2007 at 09:09

mp3kla said:
I hope the scum that stole this won't be able to use it at all?

They shouldn't do, the phones barred so shouldn't get a signal, SIM is blocked and the battery was really low and they didn't have the charger. Also my phone needed a password to be unlocked and when it was turned on. They've pratically stolen a brick but it doesn't make me any less upset and annoyed :mad:

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Looking at the phones available there are no other phones that really meet my requirements, The N95 is even more expensive than the Vario 2

. I might just wait a bit and see what new HTC models come out.

pitchfork · 26 Jun 2007 at 11:13

Maybe they're building a house out of vario II's?

(Shouldn't take too long anyway)

Meatball · 15 Jul 2007 at 11:56

UPDATE

I just had a phone call this morning from a lady who has found my Vario 2! She was walking her dog when it started sniffing at my phone which was under a bush. She managed to get my phone on and get my name and number from the unlock screen

.

digisatman · 15 Jul 2007 at 12:22

Meatball said:
UPDATE

I just had a phone call this morning from a lady who has found my Vario 2! She was walking her dog when it started sniffing at my phone which was under a bush. She managed to get my phone on and get my name and number from the unlock screen .

winnar, nice one,

rscosworth · 15 Jul 2007 at 12:23

still barred though, dont think they can be unbarred!

you now have a brick!

pok125 · 15 Jul 2007 at 13:14

The N95 is even more expensive than the Vario 2 .

I got a brand new one for £260 from the bay!

squawkBOX · 15 Jul 2007 at 13:20

rscosworth said:
still barred though, dont think they can be unbarred!

you now have a brick!

All you need to do is call the network, and they can unblacklist the handset.

Just hope the Meatball's phone aint all scratched or damaged!

@ Meatball: Call your home insurance company and see if they are able to add your phone for a small amount per month onto the existing home insurance.

Meatball · 15 Jul 2007 at 16:35

rscosworth said:
still barred though, dont think they can be unbarred!

you now have a brick!

The person who blacklisted the phone can remove the blacklist if they supply the correct details (account passwords etc)

squawkBOX said:
Just hope the Meatball's phone aint all scratched or damaged!

I've heard its a bit dirty but I'm just happy its back! Gotta wait till Tuesday when I'll get it through the post

squawkBOX said:
@ Meatball: Call your home insurance company and see if they are able to add your phone for a small amount per month onto the existing home insurance.

I didn't think of doing that. Cheers

alexslane · 15 Jul 2007 at 17:44

Mate you can defo unblacklist the handset , i work for t-mobile give them a call and will sort it out for you , as for the sim your going to have to wait for the new one now.
Glad to hear that you got it back though mate many people aint as lucky as you when its gone its gone.
All the best fella
Alex Slane.

alexslane · 15 Jul 2007 at 17:45

by the way the vario 3 is on the way.

Meatball · 15 Jul 2007 at 18:38

alexslane said:
by the way the vario 3 is on the way.

I know, can't wait

. I keep hearing a September release date, any truth in this? Any guesses on the price? I would suspect £200-250 on my contract (U-Fix Txt £25 + WnW £7.50)

alexslane · 15 Jul 2007 at 19:36

Meatball said:
I know, can't wait . I keep hearing a September release date, any truth in this? Any guesses on the price? I would suspect £200-250 on my contract (U-Fix Txt £25 + WnW £7.50)

Well its not going to be long at all to be honest in work they have sent out email to advise ppl that all mda ( windows devices ) will have Windows Mobile 6.

I would probably say that its going to be around then m8 , as for the price i cant say .

Alex Slane