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Moto E £79 from Tesco Direct (UK)

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  • #2
    ezra_pound
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,497 ✭✭✭ezra_pound


    Wow.


  • #3
    Red Silurian
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11,367 ✭✭✭✭Red Silurian


    ezra_pound wrote: »
    Wow.

    +1


  • #4
    leo2a6
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 165 ✭✭leo2a6


    is it a good phone ?


  • #5
    Red Silurian
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11,367 ✭✭✭✭Red Silurian


    leo2a6 wrote: »
    is it a good phone ?

    Use Google, find a review!


  • #6
    leo2a6
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 165 ✭✭leo2a6


    colmtheperson wrote: »
    Use Google, find a review!

    done it already thanks, prefer opinion from somebody who already has it...


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  • #7
    moodrater
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,638 ✭✭✭moodrater


    leo2a6 wrote: »
    done it already thanks, prefer opinion from somebody who already has it...

    You know then that it only went on sale in the uk today, so you may have to wait a while.


  • #8
    leo2a6
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 165 ✭✭leo2a6


    moodrater wrote: »
    You know then that it only went on sale in the uk today, so you may have to wait a while.

    didnt know actually, watched US reviews


  • #9
    PLL
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 893 ✭✭✭PLL


    Is it hard/expensive to unlock UK phones to an Irish network?


  • #10
    Basq
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 44,431 ✭✭✭✭Basq


    Hadn't heard of it and wondered was it any better than my current phone - a Nexus 4. Looks like it ain't!

    Still, that's a good phone for the money.


  • #11
    GekkePrutser
    Closed Accounts Posts: 673 ✭✭✭GekkePrutser


    PLL wrote: »
    Is it hard/expensive to unlock UK phones to an Irish network?

    This phone is sold unlocked! As per description on the Tesco site and the first poster here.

    Seems to be a good deal too for the price according to Ars Technical. Just don't expect too much, it's a budget phone and some corners were cut.


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  • #12
    moodrater
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,638 ✭✭✭moodrater


    The lack of led would actually be the only thing that would put me off. In 6 years of having a front facing camera I've used one twice.


  • #13
    IRCA
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 385 ✭✭IRCA


    Good review here

    http://www.theregister.co.uk/2014/05/19/review_motorola_moto_e_android_smartphone/


  • #14
    J_E
    Closed Accounts Posts: 5,734 ✭✭✭J_E


    It's not as powerful as the Moto G and the camera will never be impressive but still holds up fine as a phone.


  • #15
    Doodah7
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,830 ✭✭✭Doodah7


    The Guardian has a review here:
    http://www.theguardian.com/technology/2014/may/20/motorola-moto-e-smartphone-review

    In short, a good phone let down by a poor camera and lack of storage sapce (only 2GB for the user). A microSD card can be added.


  • #16
    corcaigh07
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,689 ✭✭✭corcaigh07


    Moto G the better phone and not much more expensive


  • #17
    September1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,487 ✭✭✭September1


    Fascinating comparison that proves how important is software.
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3P9vDAY0U0A


  • #18
    ronano
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,155 ✭✭✭ronano


    corcaigh07 wrote: »
    Moto G the better phone and not much more expensive

    cheapest ive seen moto g is 135 sterling, its a good bit more expensive!


  • #19
    lau1247
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,263 ✭✭✭lau1247


    ronano wrote: »
    cheapest ive seen moto g is 135 sterling, its a good bit more expensive!

    It is a good bit more expensive but you forgot to mention the size comparison 2GB vs 16GB (assuming you are referring to the 16GB version). Plus among other lower spec features with the Moto E.

    West Dublin, ☀️ 7.83kWp ⚡5.66 kWp South West, ⚡2.18 kWp North East



  • #20
    daRobot
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,380 ✭✭✭daRobot


    Trying to order, but this tesco site is a pain in the hole.

    For the address, it forces you into choosing pre-allocated addresses by entering in the postcode, so yes, I can choose parcel motel from the list, but it doesn't
    seem to be possible to enter my PMID info anywhere. Even where you write your name, you're restricted from entering numbers.

    I know the likely hood it that it will get to me anyway, but it will really slow it down without the PMID being on it.

    Anyone got a workaround?


  • #21
    Zardoz
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,123 ✭✭✭Zardoz


    If you dont want to use Parcelmotel ,Amazon have the Moto E for 89.99 ,although the Vodafone Moto G is only £15 more .


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  • #22
    daRobot
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,380 ✭✭✭daRobot


    For anyone else encountering the same issue, following the instructions in this post will do the trick:

    http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showpost.php?p=90409599&postcount=16

    Also, for the credit card part, you won't be able to enter your proper address. But using the parcel motel address, providing your card is using the 3D secure system that AIB and BOI use, you can have a mismatch on your billing address.

    On a side note, who the fcuk signed off on that tesco site? It's comically bad. Did they not consider, that in a highly multicultural place like the UK, that it just might be a possibility that people would be using non UK registered payment cards, and to include an editable address function to fulfil that need.

    Bit of a rant, yes. But it sure does fcuk me off, when I have to spend a frustrating hour trying to give a company my money....


  • #23
    corcaigh07
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,689 ✭✭✭corcaigh07


    ronano wrote: »
    cheapest ive seen moto g is 135 sterling, its a good bit more expensive!

    135 isn't a good price on the G though.


  • #24
    NATLOR
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,346 ✭✭✭NATLOR


    lau1247 wrote: »
    It is a good bit more expensive but you forgot to mention the size comparison 2GB vs 16GB (assuming you are referring to the 16GB version). Plus among other lower spec features with the Moto E.

    The E has an sd card slot the current G doesnt so the size doesnt matter :D


  • #25
    lau1247
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,263 ✭✭✭lau1247


    NATLOR wrote: »
    The E has an sd card slot the current G doesnt so the size doesnt matter :D

    yeah i know but my original point still stand.. ronano said G is more expensive but fail to say it is more for the G due to higher on board storage.. a slot is just a slot at the end of the day..

    West Dublin, ☀️ 7.83kWp ⚡5.66 kWp South West, ⚡2.18 kWp North East



  • #26
    degsie
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,760 ✭✭✭degsie


    lau1247 wrote: »
    .. a slot is just a slot at the end of the day..
    :eek::o


  • #27
    Vote 4 Pedro
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,015 ✭✭✭Vote 4 Pedro


    I have one on order a few days now, it's on the way so i should have it soon,
    I used my PM number as my mane with Tesco in the format of TwoNineFour and so on.


  • #28
    degsie
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,760 ✭✭✭degsie


    Vote 4 Pedro wrote: »
    I used my PM number as my mane with Tesco in the format of TwoNineFour and so on.

    There is no real need to do this. You CAN change your shipping address details at checkout and enter your PM123456 info there.


  • #29
    Fresh Pots
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4,234 ✭✭✭Fresh Pots


    May not be with all parcels but on two I have received from Tesco direct it has been missing my first name so it's a good idea to put the PMID as your second name. That way it'll be Mr. PM12345


  • #30
    bennyc
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,909 ✭✭✭bennyc


    this is now 69 pounds when you use the code


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  • #31
    jimmyendless
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 641 ✭✭✭jimmyendless


    Just ordered one for the wife, 89 euro delivered with PM.
    Thanks OP.


  • #32
    Red Silurian
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11,367 ✭✭✭✭Red Silurian


    NATLOR wrote: »
    The E has an sd card slot the current G doesnt so the size doesnt matter :D

    Not true, anybody who had owned a legacy budget android (HTC wildfire series , Samsung galaxy mini series, Huawei Ascend series etc) will know that you can't store apps on the sd card, doesn't sound like much of a problem but it really is!


  • #33
    jimmyendless
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 641 ✭✭✭jimmyendless


    colmtheperson wrote: »
    Not true, anybody who had owned a legacy budget android (HTC wildfire series , Samsung galaxy mini series, Huawei Ascend series etc) will know that you can't store apps on the sd card, doesn't sound like much of a problem but it really is!

    At least half the apps on my phone can be moved to SD card so it shouldn't be an issue.


  • #34
    jlkad
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 9 ✭jlkad


    +1 it is worth to buy it with the price. thanks op
    ezra_pound wrote: »
    Wow.


  • #35
    Vote 4 Pedro
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,015 ✭✭✭Vote 4 Pedro


    My Moto E arrived today,
    So far it seems like it's a great phone and well worth the money,
    It runs smooth and it's quick enough. I'm happy with it anyway.


  • #36
    jimmyendless
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 641 ✭✭✭jimmyendless


    Vote 4 Pedro wrote: »
    My Moto E arrived today,
    So far it seems like it's a great phone and well worth the money,
    It runs smooth and it's quick enough. I'm happy with it anyway.

    Excellent, how long did it take to arrive?


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  • #37
    Vote 4 Pedro
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,015 ✭✭✭Vote 4 Pedro


    jimmyendless wrote: »
    Excellent, how long did it take to arrive?

    4 working days from ordering ,when i ordered it from Tesco they gave me an ETA and it arrived in my Parcel Motel here in Galway the day before it was due to arrive at the PM depo.
    but i had the weekend in the middle so it seemed longer,
    Still quick enough i think.


  • #38
    Vote 4 Pedro
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,015 ✭✭✭Vote 4 Pedro


    I have the Moto G and the Moto E is for the wife, it will be her first Android phone so she didn't want to spend much money at all,
    I've never had a "top" smart phone as i could not justify spending the sort of money they cost.
    I'm really happy with my 16Gb. Moto G not really sure how much better you need a phone to be,
    and from playing around for the last 2 hours with the Moto E i'm impressed you get so much for so little money. There is no flash on the camera though but i knew that before i bought it,
    I've put a few apps on it and as long as your not expecting an S4 replacement i'm sure it's a good buy. The screen is very bright and the colors look nice,
    everything opens up and runs smoothly,
    The wife will be well pleased with it........i hope


  • #39
    Kenny Powers
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 987 ✭✭✭Kenny Powers


    Are these dual sim devices?


  • #40
    jimmyendless
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 641 ✭✭✭jimmyendless


    Got phone today, a lot of phone for the money.

    It's networked locked though. How did you guys unlock it?


  • #41
    degsie
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,760 ✭✭✭degsie


    jimmyendless wrote: »
    Got phone today, a lot of phone for the money.

    It's networked locked though. How did you guys unlock it?

    Should have been unlocked if you bought it from Tesco Direct.
    This mobile phone is unlocked to all networks and sold without a SIM so you can use your existing SIM card or choose a new SIM Only plan at www.tesco.com/phoneshop.


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  • #42
    moodrater
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,638 ✭✭✭moodrater


    degsie wrote: »
    Should have been unlocked if you bought it from Tesco Direct.

    Is it locked to the first sim like the moto g though?


  • #43
    jimmyendless
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 641 ✭✭✭jimmyendless


    It came with a tesco sim.


  • #44
    degsie
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,760 ✭✭✭degsie


    jimmyendless wrote: »
    It came with a tesco sim.

    Did you get a Moto 'E' or a Moto 'G'?


  • #45
    jimmyendless
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 641 ✭✭✭jimmyendless


    degsie wrote: »
    Did you get a Moto 'E' or a Moto 'G'?

    Its a Moto E.


  • #46
    jimmyendless
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 641 ✭✭✭jimmyendless


    I cut my sim down to a micro sim size, unless that has caused an issue. Will be getting a proper micro sim today.


  • #47
    Vote 4 Pedro
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,015 ✭✭✭Vote 4 Pedro


    Tesco have the Sim free version and the Tesco mobile version on the web site so be careful when ordering,
    The sim free version is ten pounds more than the Tesco mobile version.
    you can get them unlocked on eBay very easily.


  • #48
    jimmyendless
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 641 ✭✭✭jimmyendless


    Vote 4 Pedro wrote: »
    Tesco have the Sim free version and the Tesco mobile version on the web site so be careful when ordering,
    The sim free version is ten pounds more than the Tesco mobile version.
    you can get them unlocked on eBay very easily.

    That's it, Mystery solved.


  • #49
    jlkad
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 9 ✭jlkad


    thanks for this review.


  • #50
    jimmyendless
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 641 ✭✭✭jimmyendless


    Sorted, got the code from ebay for 1.91e in about an hr.


  • #51
    scruffy39
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3 ✭scruffy39


    Got mine today from Tesco, first impression is very good. Definitely better than anything currently available on the Irish market from €130/140 down. Sleek design, easy to use and very fast.


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