OK thanks for the info guys :)
On Thu, Nov 4, 2010 at 9:29 PM, Simon Reed <simon.spectre.l...@gmail.com> wrote: > +1 on both points > > On Thu, Nov 4, 2010 at 7:28 PM, Chris Walsh <ch...@walshie.me> wrote: >> >> I like the 3.7" screen. The Omnia 7 is a 4" device. I just like the >> smaller one, and you can't beat the NextG network for speed. Optus sucks >> and Voda/Three are hopeless for coverage. >> >> -----Original Message----- >> From: ozdotnet-boun...@ozdotnet.com [mailto:ozdotnet-boun...@ozdotnet.com] >> On Behalf Of .net noobie >> Sent: Thursday, 4 November 2010 10:27 PM >> To: ozDotNet >> Subject: Re: [OT] WP7 Handset/device >> >> Can I ask why you like the HTC Mozart over the Samsung Omnia 7 >> >> is it the 8 MP camera, or other things as well? >> >> On Thu, Nov 4, 2010 at 9:24 PM, Chris Walsh <ch...@walshie.me> wrote: >> > It's actually 500MB, and you can change that, I managed to get 3GB on >> > the >> > $79 plan for an extra $3. >> > >> > >> > >> > >> > >> > From: ozdotnet-boun...@ozdotnet.com >> > [mailto:ozdotnet-boun...@ozdotnet.com] >> > On Behalf Of Simon Reed >> > Sent: Thursday, 4 November 2010 10:23 PM >> > >> > To: ozDotNet >> > Subject: Re: [OT] WP7 Handset/device >> > >> > >> > >> > Not really with Telstra you only get a pitiful 400mb allowance and I >> > burned through half of that in 3 hours of getting the phone. A lot of >> > that was buying apps setting up accounts and syncing data tho. I have >> > the data turned off except for wifi. >> > >> > On Thu, Nov 4, 2010 at 7:20 PM, .net noobie <dotnetnoo...@gmail.com> >> > wrote: >> > >> > thanks Chris >> > >> > does anyone who has used a WP7 have an Idea on the volume of data it >> > uses in general use when it is loading your emails and pics, twitter >> > posts etc >> > >> > On Thu, Nov 4, 2010 at 9:16 PM, .net noobie <dotnetnoo...@gmail.com> >> > wrote: >> >> I lost my phone in Sydney airport, I left it on a bench, came back a >> >> couple minutes later some prick had already taken it so I been >> >> waiting to buy a WP7 phone, but I am not so keen on the >> >> planes/contracts to a telco company >> >> >> >> On Thu, Nov 4, 2010 at 9:10 PM, .net noobie <dotnetnoo...@gmail.com> >> >> wrote: >> >>> Chris, so you are suggesting the HTC Mozart, is best model to get? >> >>> >> >>> On Thu, Nov 4, 2010 at 9:08 PM, .net noobie <dotnetnoo...@gmail.com> >> >>> wrote: >> >>>> >> >>>> http://www.mobicity.com.au/phone-categories/smartphones/windows/win >> >>>> dows-phone.html?order=price&dir=asc >> >>>> >> >>>> On Thu, Nov 4, 2010 at 9:07 PM, Chris Walsh <ch...@walshie.me> wrote: >> >>>>> Really depends on what network you're wanting to use it on. If >> >>>>> its Telstra, there are only TWO in the US that use the 850Mhz 3G >> >>>>> band, the Samsung Focus & the HTC Surround. >> >>>>> >> >>>>> If it is on Optus, Three or Voda, they use the 2100Mhz & 900Mhz 3G >> >>>>> bands, so you're pretty much set on 7 out of the 9 launch devices >> >>>>> support those bands. >> >>>>> >> >>>>> The REAL device apart from the HTC Mozart is the Dell Venue Pro, >> >>>>> but it isn't on the 850Mhz band, but has Gorilla Glass, AMOLED >> >>>>> screen, expansive memory & portrait slider. >> >>>>> >> >>>>> -----Original Message----- >> >>>>> From: ozdotnet-boun...@ozdotnet.com >> >>>>> [mailto:ozdotnet-boun...@ozdotnet.com] On Behalf Of .net noobie >> >>>>> Sent: Thursday, 4 November 2010 9:56 PM >> >>>>> To: ozdotnet@ozdotnet.com >> >>>>> Subject: [OT] WP7 Handset/device >> >>>>> >> >>>>> Does anyone know where you can buy a WP7 Handset/device outright >> >>>>> without a plan? >> >>>>> >> >>>>> Telstra are selling them I think but there price is pretty high >> >>>>> and only have 2 phones >> >>>>> http://www.lifehacker.com.au/2010/10/telstra-sets-outright-buy-pri >> >>>>> ces-for-windows-phone-7-handsets/ >> >>>>> >> >>>>> What do people think about buying a handset from overseas to try >> >>>>> and get a better price? >> >>>>> e.g. AT&T are selling phones for 199.99 USD, but I don't know the >> >>>>> details as in it this is on some kind of plan or just the handset >> >>>>> outright? >> >>>>> or if the handset will be locked to AT&T etc... >> >>>>> >> >>>>> I like the look of the "Samsung Omnia 7" from Optus >> >>>>> >> >>>>> the The "HTC Mozart", has a better camera 8 Mega Pixel >> >>>>> >> >>>>> what models do people think is best and why? >> >>>>> >> >>>>> in the US there is a "Samsung Focus" which people seem to like a >> >>>>> lot, is the "Samsung Omnia 7" basically the same/Australian version? >> >>>>> >> >>>>> Is there going to be any advantage to getting a phone on a plan, >> >>>>> rather then getting a handset and putting in my own Sim card? >> >>>>> e.g. will the phone company have any extra features I will not get >> >>>>> if I just put in my own Sim card? >> >>>>> >> >>>>> these are/seem to be the options for Australian handsets >> >>>>> http://www.microsoft.com/windowsphone/en-au/buy/7/phones.aspx#mode >> >>>>> =all as I said above I like the "Samsung Omnia 7" so any comments >> >>>>> on why I should or should not choose a different model would be >> >>>>> great >> >>>>> >> >>>>> thanks noobie >> >>>>> >> >>>> >> >>> >> >> >> > >> > > >
