MDA Compact IV available NOW from T-Mobile (now with unboxing!) |
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 Jul 16 2008, 20:35
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Addict  Group: MoDaCo Ad Free Posts: 711 Joined: 19th November 2003 From: London - UK Member No.: 21,445 Device(s): HTC TyTN II  |
QUOTE(mattie01 @ Jul 16 2008, 21:31)  I noticed that but its just not the same, is plus it looks like there should be a led at the top of the phone near the ear piece I believe that is the light sensor which controls the auto-adjusting backlight of the screen. |
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Jul 17 2008, 02:05
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Newbie  Group: Posters Posts: 21 Joined: 3rd February 2003 Member No.: 2,582 |
I like the phone but i have to get rid of that damn magenta/pink eyesore of a scheme...also, it's a shame that the youtube and messenger apps have been removed,
If i was to flash my rom would it invalidate any warranty ? How difficult is it to do and where do i get the standard rom from and on the off chance there is a problem and it buggers up the phone, what are the chances of reinstalling the original T-mobile rom thus t-mobile not being able to suss what i've been up to ? Oh and where do i get the T-mobile rom from ?? |
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Jul 17 2008, 03:50
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Enthusiast  Group: Posters Posts: 153 Joined: 22nd April 2006 Member No.: 186,539 |
I wish we could get this in USA soon.
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Jul 17 2008, 06:43
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 Peanut Brain  Group: MoDaCo Plus Posts: 6,134 Joined: 10th September 2004 From: Surrey, England Member No.: 56,072 Device(s): Athena, Qtek 8500 |
Comparison to iPhone video at allaboutiphone.
-------------------- He who asks a question looks foolish for 5 minutes. He who doesn't ask a question remains foolish forever.
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Jul 17 2008, 07:41
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Newbie Group: Posters Posts: 15 Joined: 23rd January 2006 Member No.: 168,938 Device(s): Tmobile MDA Compact |
QUOTE(nebapneb @ Jul 16 2008, 20:23) jammy git will tyr them again in the morning there may be light at the end of the tunnel  Aaagh! T-Mo say I can't upgrade till aug29 that theres been an error on their online system also that they're OOS on the MDA Compact IV nucking funts  die die die die etc and relax |
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Jul 17 2008, 10:18
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Newbie Group: Posters Posts: 3 Joined: 17th July 2008 Member No.: 408,161 Device(s): lots! |
QUOTE(nebapneb @ Jul 17 2008, 07:41) Aaagh! T-Mo say I can't upgrade till aug29 that theres been an error on their online system also that they're OOS on the MDA Compact IV nucking funts die die die die etc and relax Just ordered from them over the phone, I was undecided so phoned several times before commiting, 5 times infact! 2 people said the phone wasn't released yet (!) and even said they would call me when it was released while the other 3 said they had stock of 59 phones. Apparently online orders and phone orders have different stock levels. So if you haven't got one yet keep trying, there seems to be some confusion with T-mobile about the handset at the moment so if you get the response that it is out of stock or unreleased my advice is to hang up and hope you get a different advisor on the next call. EDIT: obviously the phone will be out of stock eventually though so if you find you have rung them 10 times and all peeps have said the phone is out of stock its probably the time to give up 
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Jul 17 2008, 10:47
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Regular  Group: Posters Posts: 96 Joined: 7th July 2008 Member No.: 405,142 Device(s): M3100 |
I was wondering if I should have held out for the T-Mob version, but it sounds like Orange did a good job!
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Jul 17 2008, 11:36
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Newbie Group: Posters Posts: 44 Joined: 22nd October 2007 From: London Member No.: 313,998 Device(s): MDA VARIO III |
I have finally gotten mine after so much trial and tribulation and I am left underwhelmed thus far, especially by this T-Mobile ROM. I cannot wait to get home and play about but what is the best and most stable Diamond ROM people are using, The Lone Ranger's?
Also, is there a setting to sort out the onboard keyboard which covers the text boxes I am trying to input in so I cannot see what I am typing or has anyone tried a better keyboard, this pales greatly in comparison to the iPhone, which is grown on me in quite a few aspects, the UI is just so smooth and swift. The phone itself is too limited though. |
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Jul 17 2008, 11:43
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 Come on you Horns!  Group: News Team Posts: 380 Joined: 22nd May 2004 From: Wheathampstead Member No.: 44,098 Device(s): T-Mobile Vario 3 |
The lone rangers ROM seems pretty good to me. However after a while I have noticed that the os runs horribly slow even when there are no applications running.
I did a soft reset and it seems ok since. Time will tell but apart from T-mobile TV and no co-pilot I think the addition of You tube and messenger are worth changing for alone, even before you consider their horrible pink white and grey customisation! Cheers Phill -------------------- www.watfordfc.com
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Jul 17 2008, 12:04
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Newbie Group: Posters Posts: 15 Joined: 23rd January 2006 Member No.: 168,938 Device(s): Tmobile MDA Compact |
QUOTE(ficklephonefan @ Jul 17 2008, 10:18) Just ordered from them over the phone, I was undecided so phoned several times before commiting, 5 times infact! 2 people said the phone wasn't released yet (!) and even said they would call me when it was released while the other 3 said they had stock of 59 phones. Apparently online orders and phone orders have different stock levels. So if you haven't got one yet keep trying, there seems to be some confusion with T-mobile about the handset at the moment so if you get the response that it is out of stock or unreleased my advice is to hang up and hope you get a different advisor on the next call. EDIT: obviously the phone will be out of stock eventually though so if you find you have rung them 10 times and all peeps have said the phone is out of stock its probably the time to give up just spoke to an absolute star at T-Mo they're still OOS, but due in next couple of days was told if i wait till end of august i can have for free or i can have early for £140(basically buying out my contract & restarting i s'pose) so their gonna call me when in stock & i'll do the deal then woohoo(i hope!!!) |
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Jul 17 2008, 17:43
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Newbie Group: Posters Posts: 3 Joined: 17th July 2008 Member No.: 408,161 Device(s): lots! |
I just rang them again (worried that perhaps the stock levels were incorrect) got another advisor who confirmed the phone was in stock and that mine has been allocated to the courier to be shipped tomorrow.
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Jul 18 2008, 07:58
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Newbie Group: Posters Posts: 3 Joined: 17th July 2008 Member No.: 408,161 Device(s): lots! |
It's just arrived, much smaller than I was expecting!
Contents of the box are exactly the same as those in Paul's unboxing vid.I have it on charge at the mo and will be playing with it shortly  considering its diminutive proportions I could see myself sending this back and waiting for the Vario IV which I originally thought would be too bulky... hmmm
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Jul 18 2008, 12:38
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Newbie Group: Posters Posts: 15 Joined: 23rd January 2006 Member No.: 168,938 Device(s): Tmobile MDA Compact |
QUOTE(ficklephonefan @ Jul 18 2008, 07:58) It's just arrived, much smaller than I was expecting! Contents of the box are exactly the same as those in Paul's unboxing vid.I have it on charge at the mo and will be playing with it shortly considering its diminutive proportions I could see myself sending this back and waiting for the Vario IV which I originally thought would be too bulky... hmmmwell mines been dispatched and will be with me by 1pm tomorrow £140 added to next months bill but lost my £5 loyalty so i'm now paying £27.50 a month i'll see how it plays as i've got 7days to try it out can always send it back then and get the orange deal as it'll still be july
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Jul 19 2008, 13:42
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Newbie Group: Posters Posts: 4 Joined: 19th July 2008 Member No.: 408,917 |
Just ordered mines today, apparently there were 50 in stock when i called them, after i ordered mine on upgrade there were 30 left so be quick to get one. They said that it should arrive by 1pm on TUESDAY!!! don't think that i can wait that long. lol
Upgrade details: MDA COMPACT IV- £99.99 12 Month Contract: £15.00 (100mins +100txt) Total over contract: £280.00 Tell me if thats a good deal. Cheers This post has been edited by NICK87: Jul 19 2008, 13:43 |
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Jul 19 2008, 21:16
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Peanut Brain Group: MoDaCo Plus Posts: 6,134 Joined: 10th September 2004 From: Surrey, England Member No.: 56,072 Device(s): Athena, Qtek 8500 |
Well Combi 15 is only available as an 18 month contract on the web - you get 200txts rather than 100 but the phone is £199
So I'd say you got a really bad deal  Nah - Well done, can't be bad! -------------------- He who asks a question looks foolish for 5 minutes. He who doesn't ask a question remains foolish forever.
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Jul 21 2008, 07:23
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Newbie Group: Posters Posts: 23 Joined: 26th July 2006 Member No.: 199,562 |
Whats the Compact IV like? Trying to pick between this and an iPhone 3g,
Chris |
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Jul 30 2008, 22:02
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Newbie Group: Posters Posts: 7 Joined: 12th February 2006 Member No.: 172,345 Device(s): HTC Touch Diamond |
QUOTE(deadphill @ Jul 16 2008, 17:55) If your contract expires 30th of the month they dont have much in the way to offer you until it is ready to expire. Here is the bit which always infuriates me. You can never get your pac code unless you pay up the rest of the month in advance. So if you want to avoid the £10 charge, you have to wait till your contract is up and then do it. I reckon you will be able to get what you want, however, not until you request your PAC code AFTER you have finished the contract. Hope this helps Cheers Phill Thanks Phill. But... after the contract ended they quoted exactly the same as before. Pay them £80 AND lose my £5 per month loyalty discount. Oh well, goodbye T-Mobile and hello (again) Orange via Quidco. I guess T-Mobile has bought all the custom it wants for now. |
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Jul 31 2008, 06:17
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Peanut Brain Group: MoDaCo Plus Posts: 6,134 Joined: 10th September 2004 From: Surrey, England Member No.: 56,072 Device(s): Athena, Qtek 8500 |
Better get to Orange quick - the free unlimited (500Mb) data on £35 + contracts ends today!
-------------------- He who asks a question looks foolish for 5 minutes. He who doesn't ask a question remains foolish forever.
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Aug 4 2008, 17:00
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Newbie Group: Posters Posts: 7 Joined: 12th February 2006 Member No.: 172,345 Device(s): HTC Touch Diamond |
QUOTE(Confucious @ Jul 31 2008, 07:17) Better get to Orange quick - the free unlimited (500Mb) data on £35 + contracts ends today! Yep, did. 
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Aug 4 2008, 17:02
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Peanut Brain Group: MoDaCo Plus Posts: 6,134 Joined: 10th September 2004 From: Surrey, England Member No.: 56,072 Device(s): Athena, Qtek 8500 |
QUOTE(baldbazza @ Aug 4 2008, 18:00) Yep, did. What deal did you get from O? -------------------- He who asks a question looks foolish for 5 minutes. He who doesn't ask a question remains foolish forever.
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