iPad thread: Tips, Tricks, Apps...

[DaffyDuck]

Daffy seems to think you can do as it as PAYG without a contract?

While I bought my own iPhone in Hong Kong (order directly via the Apple online store), I also purchased several ones at the TRUE shop in Bangkok - just walked in, stated I wanted an iPhone 'without contract', gave them the cash, and walked out with two iPhones.

No work permit, or paperwork needed. I think maybe you need those if you buy 'on contract'. Not an issue if you buy the iPhone outright. The magic words are 'no contract'.

[Blake7]

Thanks - I am interested that you can get a SIM on PAYG though!
What do you think of Thailand prices for Iphones Daffy? About 25000 baht for a 16G I think?

[Butterfly]

as usual, Quack Quack is not answering a direct question, probably because the answers would expose some of his "flaws"

buying an iPhone is not the issue, it's the contract for the 600 THB monthly, or is it 600 THB lifetime ?

Quack Quack was probably using his whore of the week for the 600 THB contract, probably part of the deal for the daily rate he was paying her

The Pay as you go is only for SMS and Phone,

[Blake7]

^ thats what I always though BF

[Butterfly]

^ But I suspect you will still need a contract to get the SIM needed for the PASYG, it's not simply a SIM card you can buy at 711

I can ask the secretary call the True shop and see what they say, maybe they have new packages

DTAC had an interesting promo recently for iPhone

[Frankenstein]

I may buy one as soon as they drop in price, would be a perfect remote for my media center.

An iPhone or Android phone will do the same job, although the extra screen space might come in handy when scrolling through albums/movies.

[DaffyDuck]

Thanks - I am interested that you can get a SIM on PAYG though!
What do you think of Thailand prices for Iphones Daffy? About 25000 baht for a 16G I think?

Yes, the SIM is a PAYG SIM -- I picked up the regular TRUEmove prepaid SIM; then I topped it up with enough balance (about 2000 Baht, to be comfortable); then I signed up for the 600 Baht / month plan (which is NOT a contract plan); and that's it.

They have another plan for 100 Baht more, which also includes unlimited access to all their Wi-Fi hotspots. Also a decent deal, in combination.

The only thing to note -- the plan auto-renews each month, so when you leave, you need to manually discontinue it, or you get auto-charged; discontinuing the plan does not cancel your number; you also have the option of getting internet access on a metered rate - I don't know the exact prices, as I don't care about that, but it's something like 150 hours for 250 Baht, or such (don't quote me on those numbers).

The prepaid plan also does NOT give you international voice roaming, so your phone will stop working once you leave the country; for inexplicable reasons, only a contract plan offers international voice roaming. I would like it, but it's not worth it to me.

I always activate the monthly unlimited prepaid plan when I'm in the country, and discontinue it when I leave. FWIW, I had to do the same with AIS' monthly unlimited plan, which was 1000 Baht.

Hope this helps you - oh, and you can freely ignore pretty much anything Butterfly spouts; He has absolutely no idea what he talks about.

Oh yeah, iPhone prices:

iPhone 3GS 16GB : 24,500 Baht
iPhone 3GS 32GB : 28,500 Baht

[DaffyDuck]

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[Butterfly]

then I signed up for the 600 Baht / month plan (which is NOT a contract plan); and that's it.

that's funny because it does sound like a contract, so what address have you given them for sending the bills since you are a sex tourist ?

last time I checked for Blake the True girl told me that he needed a work permit. Now she could have just read a script, but at the end they might still be asking for one even if you don't need one.

[StrontiumDog]

^ they will be laughing at you soon though

there was a promo at Central, buy one iPhone, get one Free

That'll be because the iPhone 4G is out in 3 weeks. Usual stock clearance tactic.

[DaffyDuck]

^ they will be laughing at you soon though

there was a promo at Central, buy one iPhone, get one Free

That'll be because the iPhone 4G is out in 3 weeks. Usual stock clearance tactic.

There was no such promo, unless he refers to the recent "Burn a mall, get a free phone" promo. Butterfly is just being the usual troll.

You are correct, though, about upcoming promotions -- with the next iPhone (it will *not* be named 4G) out in less than 3 weeks, the current 3GS will drop to the $99 mark, and will receive the same price point of the iPhone 3G (which will disappear).

[planestanley]

As some one who has actually used it the millions of books alone are worth the fee the fotos are amazing its size and no case or handle a marketing flaw but for $500 they are selling like hot cakes inUSA to kids who wanthe latest thing

For all thiose PC tards note Apple is now worth more than Microsoft at market value and thea pps and link to music is the killer app in the 18-30 target audience

It has no disc drive or phone or stand but like thei pod will sweep the mkt at this price niche .

[Butterfly]

That'll be because the iPhone 4G is out in 3 weeks. Usual stock clearance tactic.

that's still 200 EUROS for something that will be outdated,

I guess in Thailand 4G wouldn't make sense anyway,

[harrybarracuda]

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[DaffyDuck]

^ wow, that guy's making a living talking out of his ass. He basically had the attitude of "I won't like it, no matter what!" before he even looked at it. Plus, indent know what he was going on about his initialnsetup taking that long - mine took 30 seconds, and it was up and running. Weird writer.

[slackula]

wow, that guy's making a living talking out of his ass.

He's a hack columnist who makes his living by slagging things off.

He can be mildly amusing at times, but it was pretty much a foregone conclusion he would slam the iPad.

He'd have a go at his own mother if he thought it would get him column inches..

[DaffyDuck]

wow, that guy's making a living talking out of his ass.

He's a hack columnist who makes his living by slagging things off.

He can be mildly amusing at times, but it was pretty much a foregone conclusion he would slam the iPad.

He'd have a go at his own mother if he thought it would get him column inches..

Oh, he's related to Butterfly? Kinda like Butterfly's more literate step brother?

[slackula]

Oh, he's related to Butterfly?

He might well be, but it's unlikely he'd admit it in public. Even the Grauniad has some standards...

[Jesus Jones]

I just don't see the attraction in this contraption at all. I would feel like a complete twat carrying one around. Similar to those guys who still insist on wearing those bluetooth earpieces.
I can see the hi-so biatches displaying them though.

[DaffyDuck]

Like many of Apple's latest products, iPad is not an item that is meant to appeal to everyone, especially not at first glance. It's a device geared towards the consumer looking for a trouble free computing and communication device; or the traveller looking for a device with a 10 hour battery life to surf on, view videos on, check email on, etc; or a niche market looking for vertical integration ("there's an app for that"); or for those able to recognize the potential of a new computing paradigm and how it can enhance their lives, etc...

It isn't a device meant to appeal to barstool swilling expats always looking for the cheapest beer, while claiming authority on a variety of topics they have no clue about; it isn't meant for Belgian expats crashing through ceilings; it won't, and isn't designed to, sway old school computing guys insisting on physical keyboards, and rattling off useless specs of their laptop; and it certainly can't replace a laptop for those actually using what those offer; ...

So, yes, it's probably not for you; it's definitely for us - just another categorical differentiator.

[Blake7]

I must admit I am quite tempted by an Ipad.
Daffy - have you ever used the GPS system on the ipad in Thailand for road navigation?

[Butterfly]

It isn't a device meant to appeal to barstool swilling expats always looking for the cheapest beer, while claiming authority on a variety of topics they have no clue about;

oh the irony

[Butterfly]

I must admit I am quite tempted by an Ipad.

don't do it man, go for the iphone, the damn thing is a scam for retards

[Blake7]

^ looks quite nice for the kids though?