iphones, anyone got an idiots guide to?

herindoors


Joined: 13/01/2007
Posts: 138

Message Posted:
05/02/2011 16:02

Hi, coming over to live in May and my kids want to buy me an iphone4. I thought it was just a case of going into Apple and buying one but came out with a headache!! Can some good soul guide me through the process please. Whats blocked/unblocked? One of numerous questions that I couldnt answer. I have had a phone over there and just took it to Lemars and used it as a pay and go. If you have the time to answer, pretend you are talking to an alien as technology escapes me and that how I felt in the Apple shop!!!

No1Doyen


Joined: 04/07/2008
Posts: 16617

Message Posted:
05/02/2011 17:03

Are you buying the phone on a contract?

AllyTT


Joined: 13/09/2008
Posts: 188

Message Posted:
05/02/2011 17:13

Unlocked means it's not locked to a particular network or operator. Your best bet *is* to just go in to an Apple store and buy one as they are sold only as unlocked models there. Then you can just put your regular KKTCELL or Telsim card in it and away you go.

With the iPhone 4 it really isn't worth buying a locked version as the price difference is so little between locked and unlocked. You'll probably find it's easier to just get your family to order one online to be delivered to their home as there is still a shortage of iPhone 4's at some Apple Stores although when ordering online you won't be able to buy it tax-free (as the phone is going abroad) like you can at an Apple Store.

herindoors


Joined: 13/01/2007
Posts: 138

Message Posted:
06/02/2011 12:52

Thanks for replying, its starting to get clearer. I wasn't going to get it on contract as i'm moving over there, so, now will go and buy one and put my card in when I arrive. Didn't realize I could buy tax free, so thanks for that tip. Its horrible when you can't keep up with technology

Turtle


Joined: 28/05/2007
Posts: 2669

Message Posted:
06/02/2011 13:04

If you buy a used iPhone just make sure the original owner has had it unlocked by the provider then it can be used with most other sims.



Think about what the phone is all about before you go down th iPhone route......is it the phone for u ?

If you are into downloading, music, internet, using like a mini laptop and emailing from your phone then its great but if its just a modern "phone" you want maybe this is not the phone for you.

artistabroad


Joined: 06/07/2009
Posts: 104

Message Posted:
06/02/2011 19:10

Maybe not an idiot's guide to, but there is an 'iPhone for Dummies' book, available from Amazon. No idea if it's any good, but it does get good reviews, and the iPhone does so much more than an 'ordinary' phone, it would be a shame not to use it. Personally it's an iPad I want!

Harold2555



Joined: 19/04/2008
Posts: 1139

Message Posted:
06/02/2011 19:21

Look at getting an Android phone instead!





Harold

Pogle


Joined: 28/08/2008
Posts: 1536

Message Posted:
06/02/2011 20:32

herindoors, I would consider asking your very kind kids to buy you something more useful and less frustrating than an iPhone - a nice laptop maybe. I have an iPhone with all the kit and kaboodle, top of the range but little idea how to use it or the inclination to spend time finding out!

herindoors


Joined: 13/01/2007
Posts: 138

Message Posted:
07/02/2011 18:01

Thank you so much to all who replied. It has made me realize I dont really need one. I think I'll probably get myself an ordinary phone and maybe a new laptop! Now anybody got an idiots guide to laptops..........................no, only joking!!!!!! Although I dont contribute much to this site, I read it most days and I love the way there is always someone who will spare a minute to help when help is asked for.