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Try the Tech: New phase!

Toby
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Hi guys,

 

As many of you know, we often loan devices out to members, so that you can have a go with the some of the latest phones to see what you think. You can then also write reviews or guides about the devices, which helps other members on the community decide whether to consider them slight_smile

 

We're ready for a new phase and below are the devices we currently have to loan out:

 

SAMSUNG GALAXY S4 MINI 

SAMSUNG GALAXY NOTE3 

SONY XPERIA Z BLACK 

SONY Z1  

NOKIA 1020

SONY XPERIA Z ULTRA

SAMSUNG GALAXY TAB3 10.1 4G

HTC ONE MINI SILVER

MOTOROLA MOTO X

 

We have more than one of some of these devices, giving more of you a chance to test them out! If you'd like to have a go, post here or send me a private message and we can discuss options slight_smile

 

Also, if you have any ideas of devices you'd like to try out in the future that are not included here, let us know too!

 

Toby

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Just gotta wait for an update regarding the Blackberry Z10 but @Toby has MY full address so hopefully I'll hear something soon
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@DinoF did you receive the luminous yellow variant ??

....no - I received an all matt black one!!


Its great testing it however in the box, it doesn't specify when I need to return the handset?! Confused

 

Also  - it would have been nice to receive some basic instructions on how to use the handset (never used a Lumia before!!) but I guess, I can look online for these...!

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Hi

Toby will PM you when it's time to return the phone in the Jiffy bag.

If they have not affixed stamps but franked it instead note the date on the frank as it's important you send it back on that date.

If you get stuck use Nokias help pages or indeed this forum to ask questions.

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Good to hear some of the phones have started to arrive! @dmason197, I'll answer your PM soon slight_smile
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Yes and I'll get back too u soon got an Emergency Dentist Appointment as both MY bottom teeth are loose and painful so will respond when I get home
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@Anonymous wrote:
Hi

Toby will PM you when it's time to return the phone in the Jiffy bag.

If they have not affixed stamps but franked it instead note the date on the frank as it's important you send it back on that date.

If you get stuck use Nokias help pages or indeed this forum to ask questions.

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...my jiffy bag has been stamped but I guess @Toby will surely let us know when he wants them back...!!!

 

I would say that my only caveat is that I have chosen a giffgaff pay as you go sim which I didn't initially realise, that giffgaff does not provide 4G unless you sign up to trials D'oh! so won't now be able to test out the Lumia's 4G capabilities (unless I order an O2 sim but then it means paying another £15 for one in addition to the £12 I've already paid to giffgaff for their one!!)...... oh well...!!

 

First impressions  of the Lumia are that it is very big, compared to my current iPhone 5, which, personally, I don't like.!!  But - hey, its early days yet.........!! Smiley Very Happy

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One of the reasons I choose to use an O2 SIM card to give feedback on various connection speeds.

Don't worry tho it's not going to spoil your review. slight_smile
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As you mention, 4G is available and it's just a case of sending a note to the agents to get enrolled on the trial. It won't help you for this trial but maybe useful for any future ones if giffgaff's 4G has not become mainstream by then.
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OK - So @Toby What Delivery Courier does O2 use for the Device Trials? slight_smile

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And I'd love too know more about when 4G coverage will become availiable in PO16 (Fareham) @Toby 

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