On behalf of my son in Dubai
Hi folks, During the last couple of months on a couple of start ups he has got a black screen with what looks like computer code in white text down the left hand side. I think on each occasion he has re-started and it has been OK. Looks like a Kernel Panic ? He has a 27 inch iMac 2012 with the latest OS. However a few days ago he got this on every start up. So he went to the Dubai Apple Shop. They ran checks and said the hardware is fine but the issue is with the OS. So they reformatted the HD and re-installed the OS for him. When he got home he used Time Machine to recover his files. But he now thinks Time Machine re-installed the corrupt OS. Because the issue has returned. He is not at home in Dubai at the moment but will return home late tomorrow. He and I are unsure of the best procedure to follow to correct this issue. Because he is an Emirates Captain his emails and data are very important to his work. Although he also has a SuperDuper backup it is too far behind to be a viable source for his latest emails. Any suggestions of best procedure to follow would be gratefully appreciated. Regards, Stephen Chape -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml> Guidelines - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml> Settings & Unsubscribe - <http://lists.wamug.org.au/listinfo/wamug.org.au-wamug>
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To add to David's comment, I was staying in a house in Dubai recently, and that hose was indeed a standard UK 3-pin house. However I bought a Time Capsule in Dubai last week, and it came fitted with the US 2-pin type, as in the one pictured here... http://img.alibaba.com/photo/52361009/European_standard_power_cords_with_two _pin_plug.jpg Maybe UK 3-pin is standard, but there is no requirement for goods imported to comply, so no-one bothers changing the plugs? Who knows. Cheers, Steven On 6/8/08 12:40 AM, "David Ring" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Walter, > > The wall sockets are standard UK 3 pin. > > David > > On 5 Aug 2008, at 18:05, F.W. Hänel wrote: > >> Hello group, >> >> can anyone tell me what type of power plugs are used in Dubai ? >> >> Cheers, >> >> Walter -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml> Guidelines - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml> Unsubscribe - <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
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Walter, The wall sockets are standard UK 3 pin. David On 5 Aug 2008, at 18:05, F.W. Hänel wrote: Hello group, can anyone tell me what type of power plugs are used in Dubai ? Cheers, Walter -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml> Guidelines - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml> Unsubscribe - <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml> Guidelines - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml> Unsubscribe - <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
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You'll be looking for UAE, United Arab Emirates http://www.kropla.com/electric.htm On 05/08/2008, at 10:05 PM, F.W. Hänel wrote: Hello group, can anyone tell me what type of power plugs are used in Dubai ? Cheers, Walter -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml> Guidelines - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml> Unsubscribe - <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml> Guidelines - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml> Unsubscribe - <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
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Seems to be a mixed bag Walter, at least that's what I've found. See also... http://mandkuae.blogspot.com/2007/10/expat-guide-to-electrical-power-points. html Cheers, Steven On 5/8/08 10:05 PM, "F.W. Hänel" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Hello group, > > can anyone tell me what type of power plugs are used in Dubai ? > > Cheers, > > Walter -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml> Guidelines - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml> Unsubscribe - <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
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Hello group, can anyone tell me what type of power plugs are used in Dubai ? Cheers, Walter -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml> Guidelines - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml> Unsubscribe - <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
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Steven One would think that an 'unlocked phone' is an 'unlocked phone', but I really wouldn't like to say for sure that Optus's handy work will allow you to use the unit in Dubai. To ensure that you're not wasting your money, I'd suggest you discuss the options with a retail outlet once in Dubai. David On 17 Jul 2008, at 13:38, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Actually if you're on a contract with a monthly service fee you can have the phone unlocked at any time for free. My unlock came through today and I just have to sync it to iTunes to complete the process. I've got a friend coming over tonight with a 3 sim card so I can test the speed of the iPhone on the network. Sent from my iPhone On 17/07/2008, at 5:31 PM, Susan <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Someone posted the details to this list a few days ago. With Optus, you can pay an extra $80 to have the phone unlocked right away. Its mentioned down the way on this email. On 17/07/2008, at 5:03 PM, Steven wrote: Thanks David I've subsequently asked someone else about sat nav in the UAE and Garmin came up as the suggestion. I checked their web site, and it seems they do make a map for UAE. All good. Just a shame Tom Tom don't since I already have one of those. Yes, jury still out on iPhone. I haven't plunged either way yet, but hoping for an iPhone solution before I have to buy. Someone mentioned you buy an iPhone from Optus unlocked, so wouldn't that work? I get confused with all this stuff. Cheers, Steven On 17/7/08 1:58 PM, "David Ring" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Steven I have a number of colleagues that successfully use their iPhone in Dubai, however prior to use they did need to get the unit unlocked. I understand that this may not be an option with the later versions of the iPhone software? As for sat nav, there are databases available for Dubai but I'm not sure what platforms they have been written for. Vehicles that have an integrated sat nav have their databases installed and updated at the vehicle service centre but as for stand alone units, you could try contacting companies such as Garmin to see if they can assist? It would definitely be worth further research though, especially as you get settled in. Finding your way around Dubai is challenging at the best of times! Regards, David On 10 Jul 2008, at 10:01, Jane Griffiths wrote: Hi Steven I really wish I could be of more help to you here, but unfortunately my total knowledge of Dubai consists only of many hours spent in the Emirates (very nice) lounge on my travels to the UK. I know someone who travels to Dubai on business quite regularly and will ask him your questions later today. Regards Jane On 10/07/2008, at 1:46 PM, Steven wrote: Hi Jane Seizing on your mention of Dubai, I shall be relocating there on 18 July. Do you know whether the iPhone will work with either of the two local carriers there? I've been hanging out for the iPhone to reach Australia, and when it does, I move somewhere else where the iPhone officially is not. Also, do you happen to use a sat nav whilst in Dubai? I have a TomTom but TomTom doesn't have a map for UAE apparently. Cheers, Steven On 10/7/08 12:33 PM, "Jane Griffiths" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Hi Alastair I didn't make myself very clear, sorry. What i meant was that i have an unlocked phone in which i use a Telstra prepaid sim at home here, then when I travel to the UK I use a prepaid UK sim card there. I thought international roaming was allowed on Telstra prepaid? but I might be getting mixed up with my husband's Optus prepaid which does have international roaming. I do know that when in Dubai I have to use an Optus prepaid sim to enable me to send text messages to Oz as the Telstra prepaid is "banned" from doing so by the Dubai telecoms. Quite an endless round if sim card swopping goes on when I travel! Just going off on a rant here, but another thing that annoys me about prepaids is that I can't receive picture texts (are they MMS??) from international numbers. This is one of many questions I have for the iPhone carriers. Regards Jane On 10/07/2008, at 12:03 PM, mince and pud wrote: Hi Jane iPhone aside, I was interested to hear you use your pre-paid telstra sim abroad - I have the same but to roam abroad they make me go on to a temporary contract, which I then have to undo when I get back. How do you do it? regards Alastair On 10 Jul 2008, at 04:20, Jane Griffiths wrote: As much as I would like to, I won't be getting an iPhone tomorrow. I feel I need more time to understand the intricacies of the various carriers' plans. I only have a pre-paid telstra sim in an unlocked phone (for use overseas as well) at the moment and my mobile phone usage is very low, so only the
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Yep. Any other SIM card. So long as you have the right air interface and frequency it should work. You may need to get an APN, username and password to get on the net with it but everything should work with the configuration in the carrier's SIM card. Mal On 17/07/2008, at 9:38 PM, Steven wrote: So if the phone is unlocked, does that mean it can be used with any other SIM card? And therefore likely that it can be used by a carrier in the UAE? Or are there other things that could stop it from working? Cheers, Steven On 17/7/08 5:38 PM, "[EMAIL PROTECTED]" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Actually if you're on a contract with a monthly service fee you can have the phone unlocked at any time for free. My unlock came through today and I just have to sync it to iTunes to complete the process. I've got a friend coming over tonight with a 3 sim card so I can test the speed of the iPhone on the network. Sent from my iPhone On 17/07/2008, at 5:31 PM, Susan <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Someone posted the details to this list a few days ago. With Optus, you can pay an extra $80 to have the phone unlocked right away. Its mentioned down the way on this email. On 17/07/2008, at 5:03 PM, Steven wrote: Thanks David I've subsequently asked someone else about sat nav in the UAE and Garmin came up as the suggestion. I checked their web site, and it seems they do make a map for UAE. All good. Just a shame Tom Tom don't since I already have one of those. Yes, jury still out on iPhone. I haven't plunged either way yet, but hoping for an iPhone solution before I have to buy. Someone mentioned you buy an iPhone from Optus unlocked, so wouldn't that work? I get confused with all this stuff. Cheers, Steven On 17/7/08 1:58 PM, "David Ring" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Steven I have a number of colleagues that successfully use their iPhone in Dubai, however prior to use they did need to get the unit unlocked. I understand that this may not be an option with the later versions of the iPhone software? As for sat nav, there are databases available for Dubai but I'm not sure what platforms they have been written for. Vehicles that have an integrated sat nav have their databases installed and updated at the vehicle service centre but as for stand alone units, you could try contacting companies such as Garmin to see if they can assist? It would definitely be worth further research though, especially as you get settled in. Finding your way around Dubai is challenging at the best of times! Regards, David On 10 Jul 2008, at 10:01, Jane Griffiths wrote: Hi Steven I really wish I could be of more help to you here, but unfortunately my total knowledge of Dubai consists only of many hours spent in the Emirates (very nice) lounge on my travels to the UK. I know someone who travels to Dubai on business quite regularly and will ask him your questions later today. Regards Jane On 10/07/2008, at 1:46 PM, Steven wrote: Hi Jane Seizing on your mention of Dubai, I shall be relocating there on 18 July. Do you know whether the iPhone will work with either of the two local carriers there? I've been hanging out for the iPhone to reach Australia, and when it does, I move somewhere else where the iPhone officially is not. Also, do you happen to use a sat nav whilst in Dubai? I have a TomTom but TomTom doesn't have a map for UAE apparently. Cheers, Steven On 10/7/08 12:33 PM, "Jane Griffiths" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Hi Alastair I didn't make myself very clear, sorry. What i meant was that i have an unlocked phone in which i use a Telstra prepaid sim at home here, then when I travel to the UK I use a prepaid UK sim card there. I thought international roaming was allowed on Telstra prepaid? but I might be getting mixed up with my husband's Optus prepaid which does have international roaming. I do know that when in Dubai I have to use an Optus prepaid sim to enable me to send text messages to Oz as the Telstra prepaid is "banned" from doing so by the Dubai telecoms. Quite an endless round if sim card swopping goes on when I travel! Just going off on a rant here, but another thing that annoys me about prepaids is that I can't receive picture texts (are they MMS??) from international numbers. This is one of many questions I have for the iPhone carriers. Regards Jane On 10/07/2008, at 12:03 PM, mince and pud wrote: Hi Jane iPhone aside, I was interested to hear you use your pre-paid telstra sim abroad - I have the same but to roam abroad they make me go on to a temporary contract, which I then have to undo when I get back. How do you do it? regards Alastair On 10 Jul 2008, at 04:20, Jane Griffiths wrote: As much as I would like to, I won't be getting an iPhone tomorrow. I feel I need more time to understand the intricacies of the various carriers
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So if the phone is unlocked, does that mean it can be used with any other SIM card? And therefore likely that it can be used by a carrier in the UAE? Or are there other things that could stop it from working? Cheers, Steven On 17/7/08 5:38 PM, "[EMAIL PROTECTED]" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Actually if you're on a contract with a monthly service fee you can > have the phone unlocked at any time for free. My unlock came through > today and I just have to sync it to iTunes to complete the process. > > I've got a friend coming over tonight with a 3 sim card so I can test > the speed of the iPhone on the network. > > Sent from my iPhone > > On 17/07/2008, at 5:31 PM, Susan <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > >> Someone posted the details to this list a few days ago. With Optus, >> you can pay an extra $80 to have the phone unlocked right away. Its >> mentioned down the way on this email. >> On 17/07/2008, at 5:03 PM, Steven wrote: >> >>> Thanks David >>> >>> I've subsequently asked someone else about sat nav in the UAE and >>> Garmin >>> came up as the suggestion. I checked their web site, and it seems >>> they do >>> make a map for UAE. All good. Just a shame Tom Tom don't since I >>> already >>> have one of those. >>> >>> Yes, jury still out on iPhone. I haven't plunged either way yet, >>> but hoping >>> for an iPhone solution before I have to buy. Someone mentioned you >>> buy an >>> iPhone from Optus unlocked, so wouldn't that work? I get confused >>> with all >>> this stuff. >>> >>> Cheers, Steven >>> >>> >>> On 17/7/08 1:58 PM, "David Ring" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >>> >>>> Steven >>>> >>>> I have a number of colleagues that successfully use their iPhone in >>>> Dubai, however prior to use they did need to get the unit >>>> unlocked. I >>>> understand that this may not be an option with the later versions of >>>> the iPhone software? >>>> >>>> As for sat nav, there are databases available for Dubai but I'm not >>>> sure what platforms they have been written for. Vehicles that have >>>> an >>>> integrated sat nav have their databases installed and updated at the >>>> vehicle service centre but as for stand alone units, you could try >>>> contacting companies such as Garmin to see if they can assist? It >>>> would definitely be worth further research though, especially as you >>>> get settled in. Finding your way around Dubai is challenging at the >>>> best of times! >>>> >>>> Regards, >>>> >>>> David >>>> >>>> On 10 Jul 2008, at 10:01, Jane Griffiths wrote: >>>> >>>>> Hi Steven >>>>> >>>>> I really wish I could be of more help to you here, but >>>>> unfortunately >>>>> my total knowledge of Dubai consists only of many hours spent in >>>>> the >>>>> Emirates (very nice) lounge on my travels to the UK. I know >>>>> someone >>>>> who travels to Dubai on business quite regularly and will ask him >>>>> your questions later today. >>>>> >>>>> Regards >>>>> Jane >>>>> >>>>> On 10/07/2008, at 1:46 PM, Steven wrote: >>>>> >>>>>> Hi Jane >>>>>> >>>>>> Seizing on your mention of Dubai, I shall be relocating there on >>>>>> 18 >>>>>> July. Do >>>>>> you know whether the iPhone will work with either of the two local >>>>>> carriers >>>>>> there? I've been hanging out for the iPhone to reach Australia, >>>>>> and >>>>>> when it >>>>>> does, I move somewhere else where the iPhone officially is not. >>>>>> >>>>>> Also, do you happen to use a sat nav whilst in Dubai? I have a >>>>>> TomTom but >>>>>> TomTom doesn't have a map for UAE apparently. >>>>>> >>>>>> Cheers, Steven >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> On 10/7/08 12:33 PM, "Jane Griffiths" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >>>>>> >>>>>>> Hi Alastair >>>>>>> >>
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Actually if you're on a contract with a monthly service fee you can have the phone unlocked at any time for free. My unlock came through today and I just have to sync it to iTunes to complete the process. I've got a friend coming over tonight with a 3 sim card so I can test the speed of the iPhone on the network. Sent from my iPhone On 17/07/2008, at 5:31 PM, Susan <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Someone posted the details to this list a few days ago. With Optus, you can pay an extra $80 to have the phone unlocked right away. Its mentioned down the way on this email. On 17/07/2008, at 5:03 PM, Steven wrote: Thanks David I've subsequently asked someone else about sat nav in the UAE and Garmin came up as the suggestion. I checked their web site, and it seems they do make a map for UAE. All good. Just a shame Tom Tom don't since I already have one of those. Yes, jury still out on iPhone. I haven't plunged either way yet, but hoping for an iPhone solution before I have to buy. Someone mentioned you buy an iPhone from Optus unlocked, so wouldn't that work? I get confused with all this stuff. Cheers, Steven On 17/7/08 1:58 PM, "David Ring" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Steven I have a number of colleagues that successfully use their iPhone in Dubai, however prior to use they did need to get the unit unlocked. I understand that this may not be an option with the later versions of the iPhone software? As for sat nav, there are databases available for Dubai but I'm not sure what platforms they have been written for. Vehicles that have an integrated sat nav have their databases installed and updated at the vehicle service centre but as for stand alone units, you could try contacting companies such as Garmin to see if they can assist? It would definitely be worth further research though, especially as you get settled in. Finding your way around Dubai is challenging at the best of times! Regards, David On 10 Jul 2008, at 10:01, Jane Griffiths wrote: Hi Steven I really wish I could be of more help to you here, but unfortunately my total knowledge of Dubai consists only of many hours spent in the Emirates (very nice) lounge on my travels to the UK. I know someone who travels to Dubai on business quite regularly and will ask him your questions later today. Regards Jane On 10/07/2008, at 1:46 PM, Steven wrote: Hi Jane Seizing on your mention of Dubai, I shall be relocating there on 18 July. Do you know whether the iPhone will work with either of the two local carriers there? I've been hanging out for the iPhone to reach Australia, and when it does, I move somewhere else where the iPhone officially is not. Also, do you happen to use a sat nav whilst in Dubai? I have a TomTom but TomTom doesn't have a map for UAE apparently. Cheers, Steven On 10/7/08 12:33 PM, "Jane Griffiths" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Hi Alastair I didn't make myself very clear, sorry. What i meant was that i have an unlocked phone in which i use a Telstra prepaid sim at home here, then when I travel to the UK I use a prepaid UK sim card there. I thought international roaming was allowed on Telstra prepaid? but I might be getting mixed up with my husband's Optus prepaid which does have international roaming. I do know that when in Dubai I have to use an Optus prepaid sim to enable me to send text messages to Oz as the Telstra prepaid is "banned" from doing so by the Dubai telecoms. Quite an endless round if sim card swopping goes on when I travel! Just going off on a rant here, but another thing that annoys me about prepaids is that I can't receive picture texts (are they MMS??) from international numbers. This is one of many questions I have for the iPhone carriers. Regards Jane On 10/07/2008, at 12:03 PM, mince and pud wrote: Hi Jane iPhone aside, I was interested to hear you use your pre-paid telstra sim abroad - I have the same but to roam abroad they make me go on to a temporary contract, which I then have to undo when I get back. How do you do it? regards Alastair On 10 Jul 2008, at 04:20, Jane Griffiths wrote: As much as I would like to, I won't be getting an iPhone tomorrow. I feel I need more time to understand the intricacies of the various carriers' plans. I only have a pre-paid telstra sim in an unlocked phone (for use overseas as well) at the moment and my mobile phone usage is very low, so only the lowest cost plans would be of interest to me. I notice that Optus offer an $80 unlocking of the iPhone on their pre- paid plan so that might be tempting. I will be going along to somewhere selling the iPhone tomorrow just to have a look at one, as I must be one of the few Apple fans that has actually never seen the real thing! Jane On 10/07/2008, at 9:19 AM, Rod wrote: Hi All! Just for a bit of fun, it wou
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Someone posted the details to this list a few days ago. With Optus, you can pay an extra $80 to have the phone unlocked right away. Its mentioned down the way on this email. On 17/07/2008, at 5:03 PM, Steven wrote: Thanks David I've subsequently asked someone else about sat nav in the UAE and Garmin came up as the suggestion. I checked their web site, and it seems they do make a map for UAE. All good. Just a shame Tom Tom don't since I already have one of those. Yes, jury still out on iPhone. I haven't plunged either way yet, but hoping for an iPhone solution before I have to buy. Someone mentioned you buy an iPhone from Optus unlocked, so wouldn't that work? I get confused with all this stuff. Cheers, Steven On 17/7/08 1:58 PM, "David Ring" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Steven I have a number of colleagues that successfully use their iPhone in Dubai, however prior to use they did need to get the unit unlocked. I understand that this may not be an option with the later versions of the iPhone software? As for sat nav, there are databases available for Dubai but I'm not sure what platforms they have been written for. Vehicles that have an integrated sat nav have their databases installed and updated at the vehicle service centre but as for stand alone units, you could try contacting companies such as Garmin to see if they can assist? It would definitely be worth further research though, especially as you get settled in. Finding your way around Dubai is challenging at the best of times! Regards, David On 10 Jul 2008, at 10:01, Jane Griffiths wrote: Hi Steven I really wish I could be of more help to you here, but unfortunately my total knowledge of Dubai consists only of many hours spent in the Emirates (very nice) lounge on my travels to the UK. I know someone who travels to Dubai on business quite regularly and will ask him your questions later today. Regards Jane On 10/07/2008, at 1:46 PM, Steven wrote: Hi Jane Seizing on your mention of Dubai, I shall be relocating there on 18 July. Do you know whether the iPhone will work with either of the two local carriers there? I've been hanging out for the iPhone to reach Australia, and when it does, I move somewhere else where the iPhone officially is not. Also, do you happen to use a sat nav whilst in Dubai? I have a TomTom but TomTom doesn't have a map for UAE apparently. Cheers, Steven On 10/7/08 12:33 PM, "Jane Griffiths" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Hi Alastair I didn't make myself very clear, sorry. What i meant was that i have an unlocked phone in which i use a Telstra prepaid sim at home here, then when I travel to the UK I use a prepaid UK sim card there. I thought international roaming was allowed on Telstra prepaid? but I might be getting mixed up with my husband's Optus prepaid which does have international roaming. I do know that when in Dubai I have to use an Optus prepaid sim to enable me to send text messages to Oz as the Telstra prepaid is "banned" from doing so by the Dubai telecoms. Quite an endless round if sim card swopping goes on when I travel! Just going off on a rant here, but another thing that annoys me about prepaids is that I can't receive picture texts (are they MMS??) from international numbers. This is one of many questions I have for the iPhone carriers. Regards Jane On 10/07/2008, at 12:03 PM, mince and pud wrote: Hi Jane iPhone aside, I was interested to hear you use your pre-paid telstra sim abroad - I have the same but to roam abroad they make me go on to a temporary contract, which I then have to undo when I get back. How do you do it? regards Alastair On 10 Jul 2008, at 04:20, Jane Griffiths wrote: As much as I would like to, I won't be getting an iPhone tomorrow. I feel I need more time to understand the intricacies of the various carriers' plans. I only have a pre-paid telstra sim in an unlocked phone (for use overseas as well) at the moment and my mobile phone usage is very low, so only the lowest cost plans would be of interest to me. I notice that Optus offer an $80 unlocking of the iPhone on their pre- paid plan so that might be tempting. I will be going along to somewhere selling the iPhone tomorrow just to have a look at one, as I must be one of the few Apple fans that has actually never seen the real thing! Jane On 10/07/2008, at 9:19 AM, Rod wrote: Hi All! Just for a bit of fun, it would be interesting to know if any wamuggers are going to get an iPhone tomorrow? Or will you wait and see when there are decent levels of stock available. I think there will only be a handful of iPhones available here tomorrow, with more in the next few weeks. Nothing like a bit of "sold so fast" publicity to keep the hype going ;-) Seeya Rod! -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - <htt
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Thanks David I've subsequently asked someone else about sat nav in the UAE and Garmin came up as the suggestion. I checked their web site, and it seems they do make a map for UAE. All good. Just a shame Tom Tom don't since I already have one of those. Yes, jury still out on iPhone. I haven't plunged either way yet, but hoping for an iPhone solution before I have to buy. Someone mentioned you buy an iPhone from Optus unlocked, so wouldn't that work? I get confused with all this stuff. Cheers, Steven On 17/7/08 1:58 PM, "David Ring" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Steven > > I have a number of colleagues that successfully use their iPhone in > Dubai, however prior to use they did need to get the unit unlocked. I > understand that this may not be an option with the later versions of > the iPhone software? > > As for sat nav, there are databases available for Dubai but I'm not > sure what platforms they have been written for. Vehicles that have an > integrated sat nav have their databases installed and updated at the > vehicle service centre but as for stand alone units, you could try > contacting companies such as Garmin to see if they can assist? It > would definitely be worth further research though, especially as you > get settled in. Finding your way around Dubai is challenging at the > best of times! > > Regards, > > David > > On 10 Jul 2008, at 10:01, Jane Griffiths wrote: > >> Hi Steven >> >> I really wish I could be of more help to you here, but unfortunately >> my total knowledge of Dubai consists only of many hours spent in the >> Emirates (very nice) lounge on my travels to the UK. I know someone >> who travels to Dubai on business quite regularly and will ask him >> your questions later today. >> >> Regards >> Jane >> >> On 10/07/2008, at 1:46 PM, Steven wrote: >> >>> Hi Jane >>> >>> Seizing on your mention of Dubai, I shall be relocating there on 18 >>> July. Do >>> you know whether the iPhone will work with either of the two local >>> carriers >>> there? I've been hanging out for the iPhone to reach Australia, and >>> when it >>> does, I move somewhere else where the iPhone officially is not. >>> >>> Also, do you happen to use a sat nav whilst in Dubai? I have a >>> TomTom but >>> TomTom doesn't have a map for UAE apparently. >>> >>> Cheers, Steven >>> >>> >>> On 10/7/08 12:33 PM, "Jane Griffiths" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >>> >>>> Hi Alastair >>>> >>>> I didn't make myself very clear, sorry. What i meant was that i have >>>> an unlocked phone in which i use a Telstra prepaid sim at home here, >>>> then when I travel to the UK I use a prepaid UK sim card there. >>>> I thought international roaming was allowed on Telstra prepaid? >>>> but I >>>> might be getting mixed up with my husband's Optus prepaid which does >>>> have international roaming. >>>> >>>> I do know that when in Dubai I have to use an Optus prepaid sim to >>>> enable me to send text messages to Oz as the Telstra prepaid is >>>> "banned" from doing so by the Dubai telecoms. Quite an endless round >>>> if sim card swopping goes on when I travel! >>>> >>>> Just going off on a rant here, but another thing that annoys me >>>> about >>>> prepaids is that I can't receive picture texts (are they MMS??) >>>> from >>>> international numbers. This is one of many questions I have for the >>>> iPhone carriers. >>>> >>>> Regards >>>> Jane >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> On 10/07/2008, at 12:03 PM, mince and pud wrote: >>>> >>>>> Hi Jane >>>>> >>>>> iPhone aside, I was interested to hear you use your pre-paid >>>>> telstra >>>>> sim abroad - I have the same but to roam abroad they make me go on >>>>> to a temporary contract, which I then have to undo when I get back. >>>>> How do you do it? >>>>> >>>>> regards >>>>> Alastair >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> On 10 Jul 2008, at 04:20, Jane Griffiths wrote: >>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> As much as I would like to, I won't be getting an iPhone tomorrow. >>>>>> I feel I need more time to understan
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Steven I have a number of colleagues that successfully use their iPhone in Dubai, however prior to use they did need to get the unit unlocked. I understand that this may not be an option with the later versions of the iPhone software? As for sat nav, there are databases available for Dubai but I'm not sure what platforms they have been written for. Vehicles that have an integrated sat nav have their databases installed and updated at the vehicle service centre but as for stand alone units, you could try contacting companies such as Garmin to see if they can assist? It would definitely be worth further research though, especially as you get settled in. Finding your way around Dubai is challenging at the best of times! Regards, David On 10 Jul 2008, at 10:01, Jane Griffiths wrote: Hi Steven I really wish I could be of more help to you here, but unfortunately my total knowledge of Dubai consists only of many hours spent in the Emirates (very nice) lounge on my travels to the UK. I know someone who travels to Dubai on business quite regularly and will ask him your questions later today. Regards Jane On 10/07/2008, at 1:46 PM, Steven wrote: Hi Jane Seizing on your mention of Dubai, I shall be relocating there on 18 July. Do you know whether the iPhone will work with either of the two local carriers there? I've been hanging out for the iPhone to reach Australia, and when it does, I move somewhere else where the iPhone officially is not. Also, do you happen to use a sat nav whilst in Dubai? I have a TomTom but TomTom doesn't have a map for UAE apparently. Cheers, Steven On 10/7/08 12:33 PM, "Jane Griffiths" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Hi Alastair I didn't make myself very clear, sorry. What i meant was that i have an unlocked phone in which i use a Telstra prepaid sim at home here, then when I travel to the UK I use a prepaid UK sim card there. I thought international roaming was allowed on Telstra prepaid? but I might be getting mixed up with my husband's Optus prepaid which does have international roaming. I do know that when in Dubai I have to use an Optus prepaid sim to enable me to send text messages to Oz as the Telstra prepaid is "banned" from doing so by the Dubai telecoms. Quite an endless round if sim card swopping goes on when I travel! Just going off on a rant here, but another thing that annoys me about prepaids is that I can't receive picture texts (are they MMS??) from international numbers. This is one of many questions I have for the iPhone carriers. Regards Jane On 10/07/2008, at 12:03 PM, mince and pud wrote: Hi Jane iPhone aside, I was interested to hear you use your pre-paid telstra sim abroad - I have the same but to roam abroad they make me go on to a temporary contract, which I then have to undo when I get back. How do you do it? regards Alastair On 10 Jul 2008, at 04:20, Jane Griffiths wrote: As much as I would like to, I won't be getting an iPhone tomorrow. I feel I need more time to understand the intricacies of the various carriers' plans. I only have a pre-paid telstra sim in an unlocked phone (for use overseas as well) at the moment and my mobile phone usage is very low, so only the lowest cost plans would be of interest to me. I notice that Optus offer an $80 unlocking of the iPhone on their pre- paid plan so that might be tempting. I will be going along to somewhere selling the iPhone tomorrow just to have a look at one, as I must be one of the few Apple fans that has actually never seen the real thing! Jane On 10/07/2008, at 9:19 AM, Rod wrote: Hi All! Just for a bit of fun, it would be interesting to know if any wamuggers are going to get an iPhone tomorrow? Or will you wait and see when there are decent levels of stock available. I think there will only be a handful of iPhones available here tomorrow, with more in the next few weeks. Nothing like a bit of "sold so fast" publicity to keep the hype going ;-) Seeya Rod! -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml> Guidelines - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml> Unsubscribe - <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Kind regards, David Ring. -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml> Guidelines - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml> Unsubscribe - <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
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Hi Steven I really wish I could be of more help to you here, but unfortunately my total knowledge of Dubai consists only of many hours spent in the Emirates (very nice) lounge on my travels to the UK. I know someone who travels to Dubai on business quite regularly and will ask him your questions later today. Regards Jane On 10/07/2008, at 1:46 PM, Steven wrote: Hi Jane Seizing on your mention of Dubai, I shall be relocating there on 18 July. Do you know whether the iPhone will work with either of the two local carriers there? I've been hanging out for the iPhone to reach Australia, and when it does, I move somewhere else where the iPhone officially is not. Also, do you happen to use a sat nav whilst in Dubai? I have a TomTom but TomTom doesn't have a map for UAE apparently. Cheers, Steven On 10/7/08 12:33 PM, "Jane Griffiths" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Hi Alastair I didn't make myself very clear, sorry. What i meant was that i have an unlocked phone in which i use a Telstra prepaid sim at home here, then when I travel to the UK I use a prepaid UK sim card there. I thought international roaming was allowed on Telstra prepaid? but I might be getting mixed up with my husband's Optus prepaid which does have international roaming. I do know that when in Dubai I have to use an Optus prepaid sim to enable me to send text messages to Oz as the Telstra prepaid is "banned" from doing so by the Dubai telecoms. Quite an endless round if sim card swopping goes on when I travel! Just going off on a rant here, but another thing that annoys me about prepaids is that I can't receive picture texts (are they MMS??) from international numbers. This is one of many questions I have for the iPhone carriers. Regards Jane On 10/07/2008, at 12:03 PM, mince and pud wrote: Hi Jane iPhone aside, I was interested to hear you use your pre-paid telstra sim abroad - I have the same but to roam abroad they make me go on to a temporary contract, which I then have to undo when I get back. How do you do it? regards Alastair On 10 Jul 2008, at 04:20, Jane Griffiths wrote: As much as I would like to, I won't be getting an iPhone tomorrow. I feel I need more time to understand the intricacies of the various carriers' plans. I only have a pre-paid telstra sim in an unlocked phone (for use overseas as well) at the moment and my mobile phone usage is very low, so only the lowest cost plans would be of interest to me. I notice that Optus offer an $80 unlocking of the iPhone on their pre- paid plan so that might be tempting. I will be going along to somewhere selling the iPhone tomorrow just to have a look at one, as I must be one of the few Apple fans that has actually never seen the real thing! Jane On 10/07/2008, at 9:19 AM, Rod wrote: Hi All! Just for a bit of fun, it would be interesting to know if any wamuggers are going to get an iPhone tomorrow? Or will you wait and see when there are decent levels of stock available. I think there will only be a handful of iPhones available here tomorrow, with more in the next few weeks. Nothing like a bit of "sold so fast" publicity to keep the hype going ;-) Seeya Rod! -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml> Guidelines - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml> Unsubscribe - <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
