The T-Mobile MDA Vario...

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...seems to have disappeared off their website!

There's one mention of it under "Web'n'Walk" tariffs, but these are due to be re-vamped for the 1st of April so it looks like it's likely to disappear from there too (and in any case I don't want that particular price plan, knowing what is coming up).

I have sent an email asking why it's gone, and if I could still get it when I phone up for my new tariff on Saturday - will keep you posted on any reply I get.
 
Hrrm, that'd be why T-Mob haven't rang me back from upgrade enquiries with the Vario from last week - still not in stock.

A wee bit of insider information tells me Vario II isn't due to turn up until June at the earliest - but maybe the manufacturer has given up on the Vario altogether - that'd be interesting. Then again O2 are still offering the XDA Mini S which is basically the same. Unless they're out of stock too...
 
How boring, no controversy at all:
Hello Sara

Thanks for your email about the MDA Vario.

I'm pleased to tell you that this phone is still available, however it's been removed from our website as it's currently out of stock.

I can confirm that we receive deliveries of stock every day so I'm sure we'll have more stock in time for the 1st.

Thanks for taking the time to contact me about this Sara, and I hope you receive the phone and plan you'd like very soon.

Kind regards


Helen
Email team
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Oh well, I still want a Vario :D Can't wait to phone up on Saturday - I wonder if there's any staff on call at midnight Friday night so I don't have to sit in a queue!
 
Got myself one yesterday too - had to spend a good hour in the store as their account set-up system was on a massive go-slow (apparently it's like that every saturday, imagine browsing today's websites on 9600 baud).

The Vario rules :D and the unlimited data gives soooo much freedom! The only problem I have is that it seems to lag right up after sync-ing with the PC, which is a bummer.
 
VIRII said:
I was wondering how they would "notice" that you were using it for internet based telephony services?

Still my fingers are crossed that this deal is still around when the vario 2 comes out as that might just be everything i want.
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There's probably a fairly telling stream of data that 'looks' a lot like a voice call when you see it on a graph of data vs time or something...

The tariff and W&W stuff will likely still be available but the 25% will be gone. Never know, might be something huge and tempting by another provider by then... unless Orange have burnt themselves out on their daft animal tariffs...
 
conuk said:
Couldnt help but giggle when walking past the orange window today and looking at the animal tariffs... giggle.. what are they thinking ?!
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From another forum:

Exec 1: Right we need something to compete with this stop the clock thingy vodafone have got going on that customers are leaving us for
Exec 2: OK how about naming our tariffs after animals. Everyone likes animals
Exec 1: But shouldn't we focus on giving the customer what they want and providing value and services to compete with the other networks. And while we are at it orange value promise is in need of a revamp
Exec 2: Quiet you!
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Yeah 'tis slick :)

They're still having stock trouble I gather - which is why I went and got it from a shop that I knew had some :D I'd advise against going in around lunchtime on a Saturday though, their account system is shot to death and doesn't like being busy...
 
Sure, the Pro is technically better - but it sure is ugly! Also it's a large size which looks really daft when you hold it up to your ear to make/answer a call :p

Horses for courses, innit. I love my Vario :)
 
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