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Is there an Apple store in Belfast?

  • 09-01-2008 1:34pm
    #1
    cheerspal
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 326 ✭✭


    Can you buy an Iphone with no contract there?

    If so, How much?

    Thanks


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  • #2
    aidan_walsh
    Closed Accounts Posts: 17,208 ✭✭✭✭aidan_walsh


    There is no Apple Retail Store in Belfast. Neither Apple nor O2 are not selling unlocked or non contract iPhones in the UK.


  • #3
    cheerspal
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 326 ✭✭cheerspal


    The states it is then.

    Im working in O2 and no one is saying anything about release dates in here!


  • #4
    cdebru
    Closed Accounts Posts: 5,761 ✭✭✭cdebru


    You can buy an iphone in the carphonewarehouse over the counter without signing a contract up the North


  • #5
    1huge1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,174 ✭✭✭1huge1


    I know this is not what your asking but I really wouldnt recommend the iPhone, ya it has touch screen but thats the only good thing about it, don't buy into the marketing ploy, american phones are miles behind in terms of technology, theres no 3G on the phone and the camera is terrible.

    Get a N95


  • #6
    Solair
    Closed Accounts Posts: 7,230 ✭✭✭Solair


    Under French law Orange is required to supply the phone sim-free, albeit at a premium cost. If you want one legitimately, Paris might be your best bet!

    http://iphone.orange.fr/

    http://www.pcretailmag.com/news/29052/Orange-to-sell-iPhone-SIM-free-for-749


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  • #7
    kevmac
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 243 ✭✭kevmac


    Belfast Apple Store opens in June.

    Why we don't have one in the Republic, I don't know


  • #8
    Guy:Incognito
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 38,247 ✭✭✭✭Guy:Incognito


    kevmac wrote: »
    Belfast Apple Store opens in June.

    Why we don't have one in the Republic, I don't know

    There was , they closed down. (were run by compustore and they went bust)


  • #9
    monkeyfudge
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 23,216 ✭✭✭✭monkeyfudge


    Stekelly wrote: »
    There was , they closed down. (were run by compustore and they went bust)

    It wasn't a true Apple Store though... it was just a shop that happened to sell Apples.


  • #10
    cdebru
    Closed Accounts Posts: 5,761 ✭✭✭cdebru


    Solair wrote: »
    Under French law Orange is required to supply the phone sim-free, albeit at a premium cost. If you want one legitimately, Paris might be your best bet!

    http://iphone.orange.fr/

    http://www.pcretailmag.com/news/29052/Orange-to-sell-iPhone-SIM-free-for-749


    Ah if only it was as simple as that

    The phone is unlocked in France meaning you can use it with any operator IN France bring it to Ireland and you will have to jailbreak and use a sim solution on your expensive iphone the same as any other iphone


  • #11
    Guy:Incognito
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 38,247 ✭✭✭✭Guy:Incognito


    monkeyfudge wrote: »
    It wasn't a true Apple Store though... it was just a shop that happened to sell Apples.

    Most placea are Franchises like that though. Sony Centres, Spar etc


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  • #12
    cdebru
    Closed Accounts Posts: 5,761 ✭✭✭cdebru


    Stekelly wrote: »
    Most placea are Franchises like that though. Sony Centres, Spar etc


    But not real Apple Stores


  • #13
    Guy:Incognito
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 38,247 ✭✭✭✭Guy:Incognito


    cdebru wrote: »
    But not real Apple Stores


    Yes I heard that when Monkeyfudge said the same thing. Most name stores like that arent owner by the brand. Which is why I used the sony Centre as an example as its the same situation. They were an apple store as in the only sold apple gear .I doubt the uk stores are any different.


  • #14
    cdebru
    Closed Accounts Posts: 5,761 ✭✭✭cdebru


    Stekelly wrote: »
    Yes I heard that when Monkeyfudge said the same thing. Most name stores like that arent owner by the brand. Which is why I used the sony Centre as an example as its the same situation. They were an apple store as in the only sold apple gear .I doubt the uk stores are any different.


    Obviously you didn't

    Apple Stores are owned and operated by Apple inc including the ones in the UK.


  • #15
    1huge1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,174 ✭✭✭1huge1


    cdebru wrote: »
    Obviously you didn't

    Apple Stores are owned and operated by Apple inc including the ones in the UK.
    Ya I've been to the one in London, very impressive

    I find it hard to believe Belfast is getting one in June though, only major cities seem to have them, then again they did get Ikea and we havent it yet.


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