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Old 01-03-2011, 19:48
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Anyone got this?

It's now either this or the HTC Wildfire...not sure which to go for.
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Old 01-03-2011, 20:33
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Yes I've just bought one, trouble is I've never had a smart phone before and it's a bit of a headache, but I'm getting there slowly, seems alright to me, nice having a keyboard instead of the small multi keys of a phone and now I'm getting used to it, it should get easier to use.
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Old 01-03-2011, 20:50
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Yes I've just bought one, trouble is I've never had a smart phone before and it's a bit of a headache, but I'm getting there slowly, seems alright to me, nice having a keyboard instead of the small multi keys of a phone and now I'm getting used to it, it should get easier to use.
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Thanks. Could you tell me if it's quite fast?
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Old 01-03-2011, 21:05
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I'm afraid i've nothing to compare it to, but it seems fine to me, fits the hand and feels solid, the touch screen is fine even though I've left the screen protector on.
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Old 01-03-2011, 21:06
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I'm afraid i've nothing to compare it to, but it seems fine to me, fits the hand and feels solid, the touch screen is fine even though I've left the screen protector on.
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Can you do me a favour and see if iplayer works on your phone?

How much did you pay and which network?

Thank you
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Old 01-03-2011, 23:09
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I had the prior Optimus, the GT540 and it was excellent. Very little bloat too
I upgraded/swapped to the San Francisco for a better screen. This is bloaty until rooted.
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Old 02-03-2011, 20:33
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Can you do me a favour and see if iplayer works on your phone?

How much did you pay and which network?

Thank you
Just seen your post, I'll try iplayer tomorrow, my network is 3 and I'm paying £15 pm for 300 mins talk and 500mb a month, it was an upgrade and the contract is for 2 years, if you go to the 3 website it's available for £18 with 1gb download. I've been with 3 for around 6 years and I couldn't find a better deal.
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Old 02-03-2011, 20:39
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Just tried iplayer, it told me I needed adobe flashplayer from android, when I clicked to download the ap wasn't available, will look into it tomorrow something like this should be available.
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Old 02-03-2011, 22:01
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Just tried iplayer, it told me I needed adobe flashplayer from android, when I clicked to download the ap wasn't available, will look into it tomorrow something like this should be available.
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You using the latest version of Android?

I got a retention offer from 3, £4.99 a month and I get 600 texts, 75 mins, 2GB internet, which is perfect for me. I can upgrade anytime in the next 12 months with no penalty as it was a 12 month flex contract. I did have to buy the optimus one from them though on PAYG for £169.

I am looking forward to getting this phone tomorrow. Apparently it will run the old Nintendo games too which is even more exciting.
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Old 02-03-2011, 22:17
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A very good deal for what is essentially an overpriced phone.

You just can't go wrong at that all-in price though.
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Old 02-03-2011, 23:05
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Can you do me a favour and see if iplayer works on your phone?

How much did you pay and which network?

Thank you
Since the phone runs Android 2.2 it will be compatible with iPlayer [amongst many other 2.2+ only Apps].

Maybe the other FM hasn't upgraded their phone to 2.2 yet?
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Old 02-03-2011, 23:35
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A very good deal for what is essentially an overpriced phone.

You just can't go wrong at that all-in price though.
I wouldn't say it's overpriced at all. It's a fairly high spec phone.

Since the phone runs Android 2.2 it will be compatible with iPlayer [amongst many other 2.2+ only Apps].

Maybe the other FM hasn't upgraded their phone to 2.2 yet?
Apparently the LG hasn't got flash support.
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Old 02-03-2011, 23:51
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I wouldn't say it's overpriced at all. It's a fairly high spec phone.
Its a small upgrade from the older Optimus GT540 which can be had for £75.
That only has a (decent) resistive screen though.

Your Optiumus One does looks close to the HTC Wildfire S and I'm not knocking its as a phone.
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Old 03-03-2011, 00:57
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Its a small upgrade from the older Optimus GT540 which can be had for £75.
That only has a (decent) resistive screen though.

Your Optiumus One does looks close to the HTC Wildfire S and I'm not knocking its as a phone.
The GT540 is around £75 but is very early Android so won't be as compatible.

To be honest, I can't see anything that my Optimus One doesn't do compared to even an iPhone 3GS. Even the screen resolution is the same.
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Old 03-03-2011, 10:56
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Since the phone runs Android 2.2 it will be compatible with iPlayer [amongst many other 2.2+ only Apps].

Maybe the other FM hasn't upgraded their phone to 2.2 yet?
Just checked and yes it is on 2.2
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Old 03-03-2011, 14:27
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The GT540 is around £75 but is very early Android so won't be as compatible.
The same for the GT540 versus the One.
The One has Android 2.2 and GT540 Android 2.1

The GT540 is £75 because of the 'never buy a resistive screen' mantra.
This probably causing LG to give up on it and fit a $5 extra cost capacitive screen for the One.
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Old 03-03-2011, 14:46
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The same for the GT540 versus the One.
The One has Android 2.2 and GT540 Android 2.1

The GT540 is £75 because of the 'never buy a resistive screen' mantra.
This probably causing LG to give up on it and fit a $5 extra cost capacitive screen for the One.
The Optimus One is a fantastic phone. Been using it all day. Flawless speed and a pleasure to use. Much better than the 3GS IMO.
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