Guest fluffcat1 Posted March 21, 2006 Report Share Posted March 21, 2006 Can anyone explain that Orange's online shop shows certain handsets in stock (for new customers), yet when you go to the upgrade section of the site, either the handset isn't there at all, or more likely, it's available, but just out of stock (and remains out of stock for weeks, whilst new customers get the handset the next day). It's down to the way they associate mobile numbers with handsets. If you look at the side of the box of an upgrade handset, it says on the sticker 'upgrade handset' and has the IMEI and no mobile number associated with the sim in the box so it's easier to keep the existing number by doing a sim swap. New handsets have 'mobile number 07XXX XXXXXX' on a sticker on the side, and they don't issue these as upgrades as the bundled sim already has a mobile number meaning keeping the existing number is a lot of paperwork, so there are genuinely differences in the packages for new and upgrade stock meaning different stock groups for new and upgrade customers. Dunno why they do it like this, but they do....would simplfy it if they sent all sims seperatley!!! Richard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest jimbouk Posted March 21, 2006 Report Share Posted March 21, 2006 Its also down to network churn rates - especially with premium phones. There are more potential customers currently not on orange contract who want the handsets than there are exsitign orange customers (due an upgrade at that moment in time). Thus they think it make sense to provide new customers (from other networks) with the fancy new handsets... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Helix Posted March 21, 2006 Report Share Posted March 21, 2006 That seems about right to me. This article has even been taken off the portal news. So must be wrong. Whoever your sources are I'd change them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest pbird49 Posted March 23, 2006 Report Share Posted March 23, 2006 looks like it's gone all quiet again on this one then? will just and to wait and see. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ezman Posted March 23, 2006 Report Share Posted March 23, 2006 looks like it's gone all quiet again on this one then? will just and to wait and see. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> sometime in april according to this Press release :evil: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Paul [MVP] Posted March 23, 2006 Report Share Posted March 23, 2006 They are definitely filtering through to retail as we speak. I have just received my RETAIL unit... P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest creamhackered Posted March 23, 2006 Report Share Posted March 23, 2006 I have just received my unit too. Sitting on my desk at work at the moment. Should be available by 1st April. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Xenzo1990 Posted March 24, 2006 Report Share Posted March 24, 2006 Is there any information about pricing on new contracts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Paul [MVP] Posted March 24, 2006 Report Share Posted March 24, 2006 FREE i'm told! P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Xenzo1990 Posted March 24, 2006 Report Share Posted March 24, 2006 Any ideas on what the pricing might be for an upgrade on yp60? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Dan8859 Posted March 24, 2006 Report Share Posted March 24, 2006 Hey everyone. Nice board. Think it's time I got a proper phone. I was thinking about getting an m1500 (basically because on my contract I can't afford anything higher), but with the m600 is it likely that some of the prices will drop? Particularly the m1500 as it's stuck on WM 2003. Is this likely to happen or shall I just buy now? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Paul [MVP] Posted March 25, 2006 Report Share Posted March 25, 2006 I'd really advise springing for the M600 over the M1500 if you can... P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest w0mbat Posted March 28, 2006 Report Share Posted March 28, 2006 Can anyone who has the M600 for review at the moment comment on its performance? I just wondered if the 200Mhz CPU performed acceptably. Anyone tried playing wmv or divx on it? Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest sporkguy Posted March 28, 2006 Report Share Posted March 28, 2006 I just went into the Orange shop on The Strand and asked a very bored looking guy, slumped over the cash till, if he had a release date for the M600. His response, 'I ain't even heard of it'. Thanks very much. Orange customer service 10/10. An uninterested Phone Trainer?! Well I never! Well considering you're not rewarded or encouraged for having specialist knowledge at Orange, the 'Phone Trainer' title is becoming tired as they employ more and more bored and untrained sales drones. May as well go to Tmobile, they may be salespeople, but they take an interest in your needs. As for the release of the M600, my best mate (a Phone Trainer, lol) has no idea either - he says the WeeklyTradingFocus keeps saying 'by the end of the month' - Wouldn't recommend holding your breath ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest sleighty Posted March 29, 2006 Report Share Posted March 29, 2006 An uninterested Phone Trainer?! Well I never! Well considering you're not rewarded or encouraged for having specialist knowledge at Orange, the 'Phone Trainer' title is becoming tired as they employ more and more bored and untrained sales drones. May as well go to Tmobile, they may be salespeople, but they take an interest in your needs. As for the release of the M600, my best mate (a Phone Trainer, lol) has no idea either - he says the WeeklyTradingFocus keeps saying 'by the end of the month' - Wouldn't recommend holding your breath ;) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> :roll: sigh...sigh...sigh! De'ja vu anyone? I've read through most of this post and it seems just like the M500 saga! :?: My M500 is playing up at the moment. Orange Technical supposed to try and sort it tomorrow. If they can't, maybe I can get a 600 in exchange? Then again why would they do that. Going to wait for the HTC Hermes to come out.(Orange may call this the M6000, MDA Vario II on T-Mobile in Germany, due very soon) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest SimonRobinson Posted March 30, 2006 Report Share Posted March 30, 2006 Spoke to Orange yesterday, and it's coming for upgrades in the next few days. And I can get one free! Yay. So I'm calling back every day.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest nav007_2000 Posted March 30, 2006 Report Share Posted March 30, 2006 Spoke to Orange yesterday, and it's coming for upgrades in the next few days. And I can get one free! Yay. So I'm calling back every day.... <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Just Spoke to Orange Sales who told me that the SPV M600 has been release. Regarding prices I was told that on a £20 per month plan the phone will cost £179 and on a £30 per month plan the phone will cost £99 I still think that is a lot of money. I was also told last week that there will be new plans that come out at the start of April. Personally I think I will wait, sell my Qtek s100 with my Sandisk 256mb Wifi card on ebay. With the money I receive I will get the SPV M600 from someone who has just done an upgrade and wants to sell it on ebay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Swampie Posted March 30, 2006 Report Share Posted March 30, 2006 Just Spoke to Orange Sales who told me that the SPV M600 has been release. Regarding prices I was told that on a £20 per month plan the phone will cost £179 and on a £30 per month plan the phone will cost £99 I still think that is a lot of money. I was also told last week that there will be new plans that come out at the start of April. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> The current M500, which has been around for ages, lacks WiFi and isn't WM5 is £79.99 on all 1 year plans it seems (drops to £29.99 for 2 year plans). The age old M1500 is still £99 on 12 month plans! (£50 on 2 year) As for the M2000 (with WiFi) - that's still £199 on 12 month plans and £149 on 2 year plans!!! Considering the M600 is brand new and has WiFi, I'd imagine Orange would charge a premium for it - so £99 on a £30 per month plan sounds fair. The Vario used to be £60/£70 on a 18 month, £30 per month plan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest russellnicol Posted March 30, 2006 Report Share Posted March 30, 2006 I've just spotted the SPV M600 details on the Orange Business Pages, so if you want specifications, user guides etc take a look at: http://www.business.orange.co.uk/servlet/S...231044130828039 I'm getting quite excited now about this phone, been waiting ages for it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Zahid Posted March 30, 2006 Report Share Posted March 30, 2006 (edited) Orange Shop (Business) in Darlington recieved...wait for it.....two M600s today, and will be on sale tomorrow. £175(?) if you are on a tariff below £25, £100 if you're on a tariff from £25 to £50, amd free if you're on a tariff £50 and above. Orange Shop in Darlington are offereing a £100 air time credit for your old phone. Edited March 30, 2006 by Zahid Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest goinnuts Posted March 30, 2006 Report Share Posted March 30, 2006 Orange Shop (Business) in Darlington recieved...wait for it.....two M600s today, and will be on sale tomorrow. £175(?) if you are on a tariff below £25, £100 if you're on a tariff from £25 to £50, amd free if you're on a tariff £50 and above. Orange Shop in Darlington are offereing a £100 air time credit for your old phone. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> orage manc st anns also reeieved two, but i got one and sold one sorry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Zahid Posted March 30, 2006 Report Share Posted March 30, 2006 What I want to know is when will these be available from dealers such onestopphoneshop etc etc so I can get a decent cash-back deal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest SimonRobinson Posted March 31, 2006 Report Share Posted March 31, 2006 Spoke to Orange yesterday, and it's coming for upgrades in the next few days. And I can get one free! Yay. So I'm calling back every day.... <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I'd like to point out that I love the Orange Shop in Cardiff. They have one (reserved for me) in stock, plus one other.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest mkonieczko Posted April 1, 2006 Report Share Posted April 1, 2006 I have been calling the Guildford (Friary) Orange shop for a few days now and yesterday they got one in! I have it! Thanks Scott. I have a business plan where I have the lead handset and we spend approx. £1,000 per month - my M600 was free ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest unclelimey Posted April 1, 2006 Report Share Posted April 1, 2006 i got mine this morning from the orange store in clifton , bristol now if i could only sort the security out so i can move the program menu about a bit :?: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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