Guest fpj71 Posted May 11, 2003 Report Share Posted May 11, 2003 Hey guys, Im still trying to save up for a tanager since im only a hapless drone at work but where would be the best place to purchase a tanager here in the Philippines? If I get it at smart I think it costs too much and I heard that they get the units from bright point. Does anybody know if I could get the unit directly from B.P. instead ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest dinoalbert Posted May 11, 2003 Report Share Posted May 11, 2003 I myself also wanted before to buy just the unit itself without subscribing from Smart since Im already a Globe subscriber.....sad to say, you can get a Smartphone (Tanager) from Smart only...with a subsription/ contract for at least 2 years :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest fpj71 Posted May 11, 2003 Report Share Posted May 11, 2003 Oh but I already have a smart gold post paid line they still wont sell me just the unit? I'm still under contract with them for this line so I really cant get another contract with them. What can I do? I really want a SPVx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ppcsurfr Posted May 11, 2003 Report Share Posted May 11, 2003 Oh but I already have a smart gold post paid line they still wont sell me just the unit? I'm still under contract with them for this line so I really cant get another contract with them. What can I do? I really want a SPVx I guess you'r most logical option is to get the prepaid plan which will set you back about 22,000+++ :cry: Mabuhay ~ Carlo (ppcsurfr) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest fpj71 Posted May 11, 2003 Report Share Posted May 11, 2003 Ok Thanks for the help :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest kroblanx Posted May 11, 2003 Report Share Posted May 11, 2003 Or buy off the phone you got for free.. I think Smart has a buyout clause in the contract that makes you pay a certain amount for the phone they gave you to be freed from the 2-year contract (since generally we enter into these contracts to get a free phone right?). Try it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest fpj71 Posted May 11, 2003 Report Share Posted May 11, 2003 Well I tried asking them that and for 6 months of using the service I would have to pay 14 G's to get out of the contract and the phone is just worth 7 now if im lucky. I'm even sorely tempted to get two lines right now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ppcsurfr Posted May 12, 2003 Report Share Posted May 12, 2003 @fpj71: How about you sell the phone to someone else and use whatever you get to buy the SMART Amazing Phone? Mabuhay ~ Carlo (ppcsurfr) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest arvmd Posted May 13, 2003 Report Share Posted May 13, 2003 Try it at Virramall greenhills, they are now selling it with or w/out prepaid kits, but be sure to look around first because the prices ranges from P16.5T- P25T, with the same package. I got mine yest for P16.5T at a shop on the center of virramall, near the entrance door fronting AB Montessori. Just make sure to check the unit, anyway people there are very accomodating. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest dinoalbert Posted May 13, 2003 Report Share Posted May 13, 2003 :shock: huh!!!! May Tanager na sa greenhills???? Open line???? How did it happen? Sayang I should have waited so I dont need to get another line from Smart and maintain 2 lines (Globe and Smart). I was forced to subscribe with Smart just because of this phone....although I still have a contract with Globe when I bought my T8i months ago and I cant discontinue my subscription with them unless I pay some big cash :x didnt expect the Tanager will be in the grey market.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest vctor Posted May 13, 2003 Report Share Posted May 13, 2003 mas madali kasi i openline ang tanagers e you alone can do it kaya madali syang mabenta sa labas...ako i got the plan 1335 kaso ang nakuha kong unit ung 3650 found someone who's willing to swap his tanager to my 3650 now im a happy owner of a tanager hehehe... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest dinoalbert Posted May 13, 2003 Report Share Posted May 13, 2003 obviously you must be smarter than that someone who swaped his Tanager with your Nokia...LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ppcsurfr Posted May 13, 2003 Report Share Posted May 13, 2003 @vctor: lol Really huh... You're so lucky. Mabuhay ~ Carlo (ppcsurfr) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ist Posted May 13, 2003 Report Share Posted May 13, 2003 Dinoalbert, Sayang I should have waited so I dont need to get another line from Smart and maintain 2 lines (Globe and Smart). I was forced to subscribe with Smart just because of this phone....although I still have a contract with Globe when I bought my T8i months ago and I cant discontinue my subscription with them unless I pay some big cash Try this: go to globe, tell them you're going abroad for three months (i only tried 3 mos., dont know if you can ask for a longer period) and ask for a temporary suspension of your account. I tried it and they did not seem to notice i was still within the contract, i saved three months subscription. Tthis might not be very morally upright but, these telecoms providers are also getting rich off us. Anyway, i dont think its illegal - it not disallowed in the contract. :wink: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest dinoalbert Posted May 14, 2003 Report Share Posted May 14, 2003 Ive done this already since my job requires me to travel from time to time, 3-month long travels. But they only grant this request ONLY if you could present to them the requirements and proof: plane ticket and visa. So this bluff wont work if you cant produce these papers :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest mlcallanta Posted May 15, 2003 Report Share Posted May 15, 2003 16.5k sa Greenhills??? How did that happen?! I bought mine outright for 22k 'coz I love my pre-paid# and had to sell off my Ipaq & T68 just to get this. Galing talaga ng Pinoy! :) Mards Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest dinoalbert Posted May 15, 2003 Report Share Posted May 15, 2003 @arvmd can you confirm this info you gave? 16K-25K merong grey units of Tanager sa Greenhills? How many units they sell? Openline na? Brandnew???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest jbyte Posted May 15, 2003 Report Share Posted May 15, 2003 I though Tanager is only exclusive to SMART. :? How did that happen? :shock: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest kroblanx Posted May 15, 2003 Report Share Posted May 15, 2003 If you're getting a Tanager, make sure that all pixels are in good working order (i.e. not burnt). You can do this by attaching the camera and taking a shot of a black background (I used the pants of Smart's security guard - hehe..) and viewing the picture afterwards. If you notice a few white spots on the image, try zooming in. If the white spots do not increase in size as you zoom-in, it means you have a dead pixel on your LCD. Replace right away! I replaced the first unit Smart issued me because of this. The second one was a dandy. This might be a tedious process for some, but at least you're sure that your Tanager's LCD is in tip-top shape. Manic ba? Hey.. whatever! ;-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest dinoalbert Posted May 15, 2003 Report Share Posted May 15, 2003 This happend to me also....I noticed the dead pixel only when I used a dark skin/theme....I have it replaced right away before my 1 month unit replacement warranty expired :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest pyke Posted May 16, 2003 Report Share Posted May 16, 2003 Try it at Virramall greenhills, they are now selling it with or w/out prepaid kits, but be sure to look around first because the prices ranges from P16.5T- P25T, with the same package. I got mine yest for P16.5T at a shop on the center of virramall, near the entrance door fronting AB Montessori. Just make sure to check the unit, anyway people there are very accomodating. no offense meant but i'm starting to hate the shops and service centers(kuno) in greenhills and elsewhere.they sell reconditioned units as brand new.another is,dont u think its illegal to retrieve security codes considering that the phone might be a "hot" or stolen unit? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest fpj71 Posted May 16, 2003 Report Share Posted May 16, 2003 Oh wow I'll give greenhills a try but I know they are really notorious with reconditioned units are they also selling spare access. there too? I know thats the only way they get to sell the unit for a higher price by trying to recon the unit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest vctor Posted May 16, 2003 Report Share Posted May 16, 2003 oo nga mahirap bumili sa greenhills kahit pa mura Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest o0Dr4g0n0o Posted May 27, 2003 Report Share Posted May 27, 2003 Got an SPV 2 days ago from Virra mall for 18.5k (didnt find the 16k eh! sayang pero ok lang worth it pa rin). It was brand new sealed and everything... It was sim locked to smart and didn't come with the smart pre-paid but what the heck! Dali naman i open line eh... The tiangge is near the area of DEC and National bookstore. Really nice accomodating Muslims... its not on display yet though... so you have to ask... went all around greenhills looking for it... it was rare and the other stalls were selling second hand units with scratches for 19k - 25k... glad i found that store :wink: For you guys out there wondering if it does exist in greenhills... yup it does... :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest fpj71 Posted June 1, 2003 Report Share Posted June 1, 2003 Thanks for the info mate :lol: Still trying to find the time to go all the way to Greenhills but it would sure make it alot easier than having to look around the place. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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