iPhone 5S release date Ireland

Casamir

Price from Apple is 699 for 16Gb 5s (2-3 weeks delivery)

Price from Three is 649 for 16Gb 5s (delivery next Tuesday to my door)

Would I still be better off buying from Apple rather than Three even though it's more expensive and has a much longer delivery time?

DylanII

Casamir wrote: »

Price from Apple is 699 for 16Gb 5s (2-3 weeks delivery)

Price from Three is 649 for 16Gb 5s (delivery next Tuesday to my door)

Would I still be better off buying from Apple rather than Three even though it's more expensive and has a much longer delivery time?

If go with three - if your prepay they will unlock it for you anyway after you spend 120 worth of call credit!

Simon201

Casamir wrote: »

Would I still be better off buying from Apple rather than Three even though it's more expensive and has a much longer delivery time?

Think the only difference would be the 3 phone is locked to 3 wouldn't it?

I may be suspicious but I believe that some kind of dealings is done between Apple and the carriers whereby Apple hold back on the delivery times so that the carriers can get there foot in the door early with customers. It's the same every year!
And at the end of the day Apple get their money either way.

eeloe

murra wrote: »

Well to watch 1 hour of netflix with HD on 4g will use between 1gb and 2.8 gb per hour.

Notice how there is no mention of 4g prices if you go over your limit.

Meteor have unlimited data on all 4g plans until March next year, i'm sure you'll be able to buy an unlimited data plan and add it to your tarriff if you find yourself going over.

Casamir wrote: »

Price from Apple is 699 for 16Gb 5s (2-3 weeks delivery)

Price from Three is 649 for 16Gb 5s (delivery next Tuesday to my door)

Would I still be better off buying from Apple rather than Three even though it's more expensive and has a much longer delivery time?

The phone from 3, will get to you quicker, but it will be locked to three, and they'll charge you a nice few quid to unlock it from their network if you ever decide to jump ship.

Casamir

I also wanted to get apple care with my iphone but can't if buying from three.

http://ie.protectyourbubble.com/gadget-insurance/quote-options.html

Would this website be pretty much the same as apple care? (cover for one year only though)

miralize

Casamir wrote: »

I also wanted to get apple care with my iphone but can't if buying from three.

http://ie.protectyourbubble.com/gadget-insurance/quote-options.html

Would this website be pretty much the same as apple care? (cover for one year only though)

you can buy it through the phone from Apple.

Razor Russ

Casamir wrote: »

I also wanted to get apple care with my iphone but can't if buying from three.

http://ie.protectyourbubble.com/gadget-insurance/quote-options.html

Would this website be pretty much the same as apple care? (cover for one year only though)

you can get apple care +, you just need to ring them to verify the purchase date and eligibility. if you bought on line with apple you could have done it through the website. the phone call is the extra step when you don't buy through apple

Maestro84

I ordered the 16gb 5s yesterday from Meteor, doesn't look like I'm getting it until Tuesday now. Was hoping it would arrive today. Any one else order through meteor yesterday that have got it today?

Lil' Smiler

ordered mine from VF today, getting it tuesday

billywilly

Vodafone can f**k right off from now on,
never again will i deal with them twats.

prettyboy81

billywilly wrote: »

Vodafone can f**k right off from now on,
never again will i deal with them twats.

Oh No :eek:

DylanII

billywilly wrote: »

Vodafone can f**k right off from now on,
never again will i deal with them twats.

What did they do?

murpho999

Vodafone prices up now.

Am I reading them wrong that they seem better than the others?

imtdub

murpho999 wrote: »

Vodafone prices up now.

Am I reading them wrong that they seem better than the others?

Vodafone Red plan is better than O2 Open 55 plan, and you only have to pay 99 compared to 179 with O2. But I think 3's classic flex for 40.66/month and 179 upfront seems the best value, but only gripe would be they won't unlock your phone until the end of contract where as Vodafone and O2 are not that rigid.

Maestro84

murpho999 wrote: »

Vodafone prices up now.

Am I reading them wrong that they seem better than the others?

I think you must be reading them wrong alright!

murpho999

imtdub wrote: »

Vodafone Red plan is better than O2 Open 55 plan, and you only have to pay 99 compared to 179 with O2. But I think 3's classic flex for 40.66/month and 179 upfront seems the best value, but only gripe would be they won't unlock your phone until the end of contract where as Vodafone and O2 are not that rigid.

Thanks, I wouldn't go near O2 as their prices are crazy.

Currently with Meteor but not happy that my 'upgrade' seems to offer nothing.

Would consider "3" as the plan is a good price but just worried about their coverage.

Eddie2008

I ordered mine this morning from o2. Used one of these promo codes and got a few quid off - actually worked; 10% and 20% available:

http://promotionalcodes.ie/o2-ireland-phone-broadband-discount/

Casamir

Razor Russ wrote: »

you can get apple care +, you just need to ring them to verify the purchase date and eligibility. if you bought on line with apple you could have done it through the website. the phone call is the extra step when you don't buy through apple

I rang apple and was told if I buy from three, I can't get apple care +. They said I have to buy from apple in order to get it? Is this correct?

miralize

That is totally wrong. If what you have is an iPhone, theres no reason why they wont let you protect it.

Casamir

miralize wrote: »

That is totally wrong. If what you have is an iPhone, theres no reason why they wont let you protect it.

Just made another phone call to their technical support unit and they said I could even if I buy from three

Gileadi

For those wishing to go down the buy from the UK and parcel motel route, you may be interested to know that PM now offer extended liability (increased insurance). Seems they will insure up to 500e for 2 weeks for an additional 3.50 and 1000e for 7e.

Seeing that the phones work out circa 50e cheaper from the UK apple store it seems useful to add the additional insurance for the package for increased peace of mind.

drunkmonkey

Is Apple Care Plus available in Ireland? I didn't think it was.

asif2011

drunkmonkey wrote: »

Is Apple Care Plus available in Ireland? I didn't think it was.

Sure is for the iPhone... link here

Gumbo

drunkmonkey wrote: »

Is Apple Care Plus available in Ireland? I didn't think it was.

It's a recent addition to Ireland.

napplechunks

So was expecting the 5s to be sold out this morning at the 3 store on grafton st...

Approaching I noticed there was no massive queue ?!.. oh well they must be out of stock should've gotten up earlier (it was 11am)
Lo and behold the store appeared to have loads of 'em - I wandered up and bought one ;-) €139 24 mths

Happy with it overall, its a very nice phone and a good upgrade from the 4S I have...

Gekko

If I can catch O2 at the right time I can get a 16gb 5S for € 219 or a 32gb for € 339 on a Gold24 upgrade. Seems reasonable enough.

I haven't upgraded in a long time though since I got a 4S.

Not sure if there's vat on top of that. I'm on a €36 a month business plan between data and calls, plus another €16 for broadband, all on the one bill.

I'm curious enough about the 5S but not certain that I would keep it.

murpho999

Gekko wrote: »

If I can catch O2 at the right time I can get a 16gb 5S for € 219 or a 32gb for € 339 on a Gold24 upgrade. Seems reasonable enough.

I haven't upgraded in a long time though since I got a 4S.

Not sure if there's vat on top of that. I'm on a €36 a month business plan between data and calls, plus another €16 for broadband, all on the one bill.

I'm curious enough about the 5S but not certain that I would keep it.

I really find that expensive.

How much data is with that? I was amazed 2 years ago when O2 thought that 500mb was generous!

murpho999

Dermighty wrote: »

It's €349.99 on the Meteor store, €55/month with 3Gb of data. That's laughably bad!

THat's not what I see , Shows €129 here

hufpc8w3adnk65

Whats apple care?

I ordered from apple this morning Gold one... 2 weeks of a wait

space2ground1

I'm miles from a decent net connection here and just wondering can anyone post the basics of the cost of the 5S & Monthly charge on Vodafone billpay please?

Thank you!