DS Forums

 
 

Moto x Play GiffGaff Queries


Reply
Thread Tools Search this Thread
Old 30-09-2016, 02:18
Jedi_Knight
Forum Member
 
Join Date: Jan 2016
Posts: 568

Is the following compatible with GiffGaff?

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Motorola-M...shb7pkh8Ld0H-g


If not, then would Three be the best PAYG provider?
Jedi_Knight is offline   Reply With Quote
Please sign in or register to remove this advertisement.
Old 30-09-2016, 10:09
Orbitalzone
Forum Member
 
Join Date: Oct 2000
Location: Sussex
Posts: 12,173
That looks like a USA seller and the model is the Worldwide XT1563 model which doesn't look to cover band 20 LTE (4G) that I think O2 and Voda use for their 4G UK service.

I would not recommend buying that particular version of the Moto X Play for that reason AND it looks like it'll come from the USA which means potential problems with warranty and maybe import duty and VAT?, look for the XT1562 variant which is the UK/ Euro model. also note there are single and dual sim variations both using the XT1562 model number!

I'd pay £20 more and get the UK version from Argos (also a refurb)

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Moto_X_Play
Orbitalzone is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 02-10-2016, 04:11
Jedi_Knight
Forum Member
 
Join Date: Jan 2016
Posts: 568
What about Moto G4 Plus?

Is that compatible with GiffGaff?
Jedi_Knight is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 02-10-2016, 04:50
Heanor_Man31
Forum Member
 
Join Date: Jun 2016
Posts: 395
So long as it's the XT-1644 variant the G4 Plus would work on Giff Gaff's band 20 LTE network.
Heanor_Man31 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 02-10-2016, 11:58
Orbitalzone
Forum Member
 
Join Date: Oct 2000
Location: Sussex
Posts: 12,173
What about Moto G4 Plus?

Is that compatible with GiffGaff?
Yes, as long as it's the European models you're looking at and not an American import like the Moto X Play you listed.

The Moto X Play I listed will work fine.
Orbitalzone is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 03-10-2016, 02:17
Jedi_Knight
Forum Member
 
Join Date: Jan 2016
Posts: 568
Yes, as long as it's the European models you're looking at and not an American import like the Moto X Play you listed.

The Moto X Play I listed will work fine.

1 How did you know that the one in Argos is a refurbished model and not a new model?

2. Isn't Argos supposed to be selling new things as opposed to used/refurbished things?

3. I prefer a new model. Amazon, here I come.
Jedi_Knight is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 03-10-2016, 07:05
prking
Forum Member
 
Join Date: Sep 2002
Location: Weston-super-Mare
Posts: 9,167
1 How did you know that the one in Argos is a refurbished model and not a new model?

2. Isn't Argos supposed to be selling new things as opposed to used/refurbished things?

3. I prefer a new model. Amazon, here I come.
1)The link you were given was for the Argos eBay Outlet. At the start of the description it says "Manufacturer Refurbished"

2) Are you confusing the Argos Outlet with the Argos Stores and website?

3) Amazon also sells Refurbished as well as new items.
prking is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 05-10-2016, 02:55
Jedi_Knight
Forum Member
 
Join Date: Jan 2016
Posts: 568
1)The link you were given was for the Argos eBay Outlet. At the start of the description it says "Manufacturer Refurbished"

2) Are you confusing the Argos Outlet with the Argos Stores and website?

3) Amazon also sells Refurbished as well as new items.

Argos Outlet?

I've heard of Argos Stores and argos.co.uk, but Argos Outlet? No.

What about the following on Amazon:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/offer-li...mv_size_name=0

Are they refurbished or new?
Jedi_Knight is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 05-10-2016, 07:26
prking
Forum Member
 
Join Date: Sep 2002
Location: Weston-super-Mare
Posts: 9,167
Argos Outlet?

I've heard of Argos Stores and argos.co.uk, but Argos Outlet? No.

What about the following on Amazon:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/offer-li...mv_size_name=0

Are they refurbished or new?
You've ticked 'New' on the left hand side and so all of those are reported by the seller as being new.
prking is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 06-10-2016, 16:28
Orbitalzone
Forum Member
 
Join Date: Oct 2000
Location: Sussex
Posts: 12,173
Argos Outlet?

I've heard of Argos Stores and argos.co.uk, but Argos Outlet? No.

What about the following on Amazon:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/offer-li...mv_size_name=0

Are they refurbished or new?
When people buy stuff then decide they don't want it and return it to a store or online if the box has been opened then they'll check it (allegedly) then sell it at a reduced cost as refurbished. Otherwise they'd have hundreds of thousands of not quite new stock cluttering up their warehouses. Can also be faulty kit sent back, repaired then resold.
Orbitalzone is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 06-10-2016, 17:15
d123
Forum Member
 
Join Date: Jul 2007
Posts: 3,985
When people buy stuff then decide they don't want it and return it to a store or online if the box has been opened then they'll check it (allegedly) then sell it at a reduced cost as refurbished. Otherwise they'd have hundreds of thousands of not quite new stock cluttering up their warehouses. Can also be faulty kit sent back, repaired then resold.
According to the Argos Outlet description they are:

Manufacturer refurbished: An item that has been professionally restored to working order by a manufacturer-approved vendor. This means the product has been inspected, cleaned and repaired to meet manufacturer specifications and is in excellent condition. This item may or may not be in its original packaging.
d123 is offline   Reply With Quote
 
Reply



Thread Tools Search this Thread
Search this Thread:

Advanced Search

 
Forum Jump


All times are GMT. The time now is 17:58.