On Tue, 15 Apr 2008 08:07:52 +1000, Rod Speed wrote:

> Horry <horacewachope@gmail.com> wrote:
>> On Tue, 15 Apr 2008 05:01:24 +0900, Horry wrote:
>>
>>> On Fri, 11 Apr 2008 20:12:15 +0900, Horry wrote:
>>>
>>>> In any case, I think I'm going to go with the N82. I was just told
>>>> 3 are releasing it on Monday. I was never too keen on getting a
>>>> "slide phone".
>>>
>>> I've changed my mind again. (I'm becoming worse than Snapper with
>>> his permanently postponed N95 purchase.)
>>>
>>> Rod, how's the 8GB's screen for watching video? I was surprised
>>> when you said you'd actually consider watching movies on it. My
>>> eyesight's pretty good, so I'm not worried about being able make out
>>> images, but I'm wondering about eye strain over long periods.
>>>
>>> (I'm really just trying to find a reason to get the 8GB over the
>>> standard N95 -- and I can't think of any use for the extra memory --
>>> other than temporary storage of downloads of Lateline, The Kerry
>>> Show, 4
>>> Corners, etc., together with episodes of TV shows I've recorded.)
>
>> Also, may I ask how much you paid for your N95 8GB through Ebay?
>
> No you may not.
>
>> And if I may ask, I will ask, and would you answer?
>
> No I will not.
>
> http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI....B:EOIBSA:AU:11
>
>> These guys seem pretty reasonably priced:
>> http://www.smoothmobiles.com.au/noki...95-8gb-blk.htm
>
> They dont say explicitly that they are Aust models that Nokia Aust will warranty tho.

It seems they offer their own 12 month warranties. See point 6 at:

http://www.smoothmobiles.com.au/Articles.asp?ID=133

Obviously not as good as a Nokia warranty, but going by their
postings at Whirlpool, they come across as a reputable company. (Of
course, reputable companies can also run into problems -- the
"direct" Nokia warranty is obviously safer.)


> I wasnt prepared to take the risk of having to fart around on that with
> a phone that expensive, so was prepared to pay more for one with an Aust
> warranty from Nokia.
>
>> They've also got a NextG-compatible N95 8GB for $999 outright.
>
> Last time I checked that hadnt been released yet in this country.

It's probably an import with a 12 month "Smooth Mobiles" warranty.