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Apple Event | iPhone 6 Release

Buying an iPhone 6


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Well, it isn't for me, but certainly wouldn't begrudge anyone getting the latest. From experience, does anyone know if Apple drop the prices of outgoing models soon after launch of the new? I do need a replacement so might opt for the 5S instead, as that is still a leap up from my 4, but at the moment, the margin of difference (cost wise) because the 5S and 6 isn't much.
 
I just don't think there is enough new features with each new launch to bother upgrading every time.

I've got a 5s, I'm not going to buy a 6. I think think of a million other things I'd rather waste £300-400 on :)
 
Ive preordered a iphone 6 L 64gb buit only because Ive had my iphone 4 for years. Free data with Tmobile (ee network) will be useful.
 
The 5s has dropped to £459 which is a price drop of about £90.

Damn, if £459 is the discounted price, it makes deciding between the two a little harder, but as said, only keen because I need a replacement and either would be a jump forward from the 4...plus at least I benefit from the vat and tax back (company asset!)
 
I am going to buy iphone 6+ 128gb in grey. Then a phantom2 drone to go with it.

Ive had every ipod and every iphone. I would never think about anything else.
 
Ive preordered a iphone 6 L 64gb buit only because Ive had my iphone 4 for years. Free data with Tmobile (ee network) will be useful.

Great start to the day. My preorder was with Dialaphone who I have now found out is owned by Phones4U!
Thanksfully I paid by credit card but their customer service calls arn't going through.
Typical of the big networks squezzing out the smaller boys so you have to order direct with them and pay more. Shame for the employees as they are competitive.
 
I just heard the news, phones4u gone under with thousands of employees.

Why didnt you order from apple bluerock?
 
I am going to buy iphone 6+ 128gb in grey. Then a phantom2 drone to go with it.

Ive had every ipod and every iphone. I would never think about anything else.

Why? What is it exactly that you like so much?
 
I just heard the news, phones4u gone under with thousands of employees.

Why didnt you order from apple bluerock?

The deal I found was £189 down on a £699 phone but the T mobile taffiff was unlimited everything inc Data which was crucial. The pm was £43.

You now look elsewhere and that deal cant be found even at cpw.
The networks know what they are doing and that is kicking the consumer in the bollocks and when he's bent over robbing his wallet!

The next best deal to the one I had is with cpw but £339 upfront and just 500 min for £40pm…crap.
 
I am curious to know how much data you think you really need? That unlimited T-Mobile plan will almost certainly exclude tethering. As you may also be aware, T-Mobile tariffs are 3G only.

Im happy with 3g as I live rural. We spend a lot of time ferrying kids to football practice and other things so the data enables me to watch skygo etc. Also the 6L is big enough to get some work done where as my current iphone 4 is too small/slow/old. It was a great taffif that now will cost at least £10 more.
 
Ring EE and tell them the deal you had with Phones4u and ask them to match it?

What time is it in Mumbai ?

Im also still waiting to find out if the order will ship. You cant call p4u or dialaphone as calls are not getting through.
There all on jobsite.com
 
If this does go pear shaped which is likely then I'll just leave it till after Christmas and get one then.

Another problem is where I live I can only use Orange/EE/Tmobile etc.
 
Its certainly negative publicity for Vodafone and EE and I'd love EE to be forced to explain their statement in more detail.

Consumers are not stupid. I really feel for the staff at p4u.
So close to Christmas and this happens.
 
I blame Kevin Bacon!

Plus Ive now lost £30 commission :-(
 
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Heres the latest:
What happens if a phone has been ordered from Phones 4U?
The company says that any phones that have been ordered and sent out can be used as normal by customers.

However, orders of phones yet to be dispatched will be cancelled and refunds automatically paid to customers.

At least my refund should be painless.
 
Virgin use the EE network and they have some great sim only deals if you're happy to pay for the phone upfront? They used to have an unlimited calls/texts/data for £15 no contract, sim only deal

Cheers Sean
Ive looked at buying the phone outright and did find a sim only deal with EE for £22.99 pm with 4gb of 4g. I'll look at Virgin though, thanks.
 
Virgin use the EE network and they have some great sim only deals if you're happy to pay for the phone upfront? They used to have an unlimited calls/texts/data for £15 no contract, sim only deal

Think its £18 now but still a great deal. if you get a handset from them free insurance is thrown in as well.

The money p4u maid certainly suggests there's a place for people who don't know what they want but surely if you have your model picked out you get the best deal online via a comparison site such as uswitch.

Personally I know of two people who were sold really crapy deals by phones4u sales men. in one case a much better phone was available from them in store on the same terms. so I can only assume he got a much better commission pushing the low end android they did to this old woman.
 
Any isheeples using icloud don't upgradd, there is some glitch where if you upgrade you can't access it until yosemite sam fires his guns.
 
Just had a text from EE saying my phone will be delivered on the launch day! Very surprised, thought I'd be waiting at least a few weeks with the demand
 
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