Guest Paul [MVP] Posted August 10, 2004 Report Share Posted August 10, 2004 I've just had it confirmed, Orange are now shipping C500s to stores, with anticipated availability in store in the next week! I can also confirm that I have been using a prerelease C500 unit for a short period of time - that I will be switching for a production unit tomorrow - and a full review will be online shortly! In short...? IT ROCKS... as long as you really don't want to play games... STAY TUNED for the full lowdown! P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Animefan Posted August 10, 2004 Report Share Posted August 10, 2004 Super cool dude.. :P I just want to get my E200... I have waited 18 days now and they said MAX 21 days!! My dad is going to sue them very soon!! :evil: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest agent.m Posted August 10, 2004 Report Share Posted August 10, 2004 "]In short...? IT ROCKS... as long as you really don't want to play games... STAY TUNED for the full lowdown! P sounds like sagem mys-7 for me then Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest bigmak Posted August 10, 2004 Report Share Posted August 10, 2004 next week? Great! I'm coming for you, my precioussss! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest idavid Posted August 10, 2004 Report Share Posted August 10, 2004 i might even buy one if its only going to cost me 75 quid.......!! i am sure i can sell my mpx for that much. :D :lol: :D :P :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Croccy22 Posted August 10, 2004 Report Share Posted August 10, 2004 Paul, is it really that bad for playing games then? Seems an awful shame to physically deny the playing of games on a mobile phone that this time seems to be aimed more at the mass population, ie bluetooth, camera, java etc. I would have thought that by now they would have learned a lesson and that is that if you want to sell loads of mobiles then they have to be able to play games! Even the professional business man would not buy a phone unless occasionally in meetings he can stick on a game and pass the hours. Just my thoughts but I loved the look of this phone and the size and the functionality and they they ruined it with that scrolly thing. I'm gonna sit back on this one and see how other people get on with it. The next problem is of course that I ain't keen on the mpx220 either :P Guess i'll be sticking with the old e200 until something better comes along. Matt Croccy22 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Colonel Trouble Posted August 10, 2004 Report Share Posted August 10, 2004 Hmm Ipod mini ... or c500 . I have the mpx200 , but it lacks camera etc . Decisions decisions .... I hope it comes out on payg :P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Cybertronic Posted August 10, 2004 Report Share Posted August 10, 2004 It is coming on PAYG as I have a friend who works for Orange CS who has confirmed it :P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest mattscholey Posted August 10, 2004 Report Share Posted August 10, 2004 Hmm Ipod mini ... or c500 . I have the mpx200 , but it lacks camera etc . Decisions decisions .... I hope it comes out on payg :P If you like your music, get an ipod - they rock. I too hope it comes out on PAYG, or free on £15/month. That will allow me to get the phone for £180, which is a very good deal. Matt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Paul [MVP] Posted August 10, 2004 Report Share Posted August 10, 2004 It is that bad for games Croccy... but Orange can fix it... ;-) P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Colonel Trouble Posted August 10, 2004 Report Share Posted August 10, 2004 It's alrigth because hopefully I can get an ipod mini for my brithday (september) and then for christmass get the c500 as it will be time enough to tell if its really that great . I hope it will be though :P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Gorskar Posted August 10, 2004 Report Share Posted August 10, 2004 :cry: That silly rocker pad is such a shame, for an otherwise supurb handset. If it had a joystick that phone would be mine.... as not I'll be waiting for the sagem (bluetooth doesnt worry me that much) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Pondrew Posted August 10, 2004 Report Share Posted August 10, 2004 "]It is that bad for games Croccy... but Orange can fix it... ;-) P I understand it being bad for games, but what do you mean by Orange can fix it? They can't update the software to give it a new joypad!?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest foxy11 Posted August 10, 2004 Report Share Posted August 10, 2004 hmmmm, sounds interesting /me awaits the postman/nice mr delivery man. PS - paul how long did it take ur mini sd to arrive?, im still waiting :/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Disco Stu Posted August 10, 2004 Report Share Posted August 10, 2004 I understand it being bad for games, but what do you mean by Orange can fix it? They can't update the software to give it a new joypad!?! Attachable joystick ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Paul [MVP] Posted August 10, 2004 Report Share Posted August 10, 2004 foxy11: from JetMedia? Only 1 or 2 days I think! P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest foxy11 Posted August 10, 2004 Report Share Posted August 10, 2004 yeah jetmedia, i guess i'll leave it while tommorrow and phone them. Great work on the review, the little taster is very interesting!, im sure i speak for everyone when i say its much appreciated :P. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Jakob Posted August 11, 2004 Report Share Posted August 11, 2004 Gr... Orange DK just changed the text on their site from "will be launched in beginning of August" to "will be launched in the end of August" /Jakob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest barkythedog Posted August 11, 2004 Report Share Posted August 11, 2004 ok yet another rumor just spoken to the manager of my orange shop and hes expecting some in today all delivers have to be instore by midday hes taken my number and will get back to me if i havent heared anything by then i will ring them and then post the dissapointing answer i know it will be , the dog Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Paul [MVP] Posted August 11, 2004 Report Share Posted August 11, 2004 As I posted, they are now shipping to stores, so depending on the store's delivery schedule, they'll arrive over the next week. My silver retail unit arrived this morning, hurrah! P Posted from my SmartPhone! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest markdotpeters5 Posted August 11, 2004 Report Share Posted August 11, 2004 I just called my local store, and all they could tell me was 'sometime in the next month'. *sigh*. currently on hold on 150... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Jakob Posted August 11, 2004 Report Share Posted August 11, 2004 Confirmation from Orange DK - not in DK shops until end of August :sad: Posted from my SmartPhone! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest markdotpeters5 Posted August 11, 2004 Report Share Posted August 11, 2004 Well, as predicted, O were about as much help as a one chocolate teapot, with 'sorry, we don't have a release date'. I want it now! :P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ndiqbal Posted August 11, 2004 Report Share Posted August 11, 2004 Mybe able to add a joystick via the USB? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Pinga Posted August 11, 2004 Report Share Posted August 11, 2004 "]As I posted, they are now shipping to stores, so depending on the store's delivery schedule, they'll arrive over the next week. My silver retail unit arrived this morning, hurrah! P Posted from my SmartPhone! Do you know when it will be available on PAYG? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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