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NYC_Gal 2.0
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crossmr
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Location: Hwayangdong, Seoul
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NYC_Gal 2.0
Joined: 10 Dec 2010
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| That's nifty! I'll have to send that link to my sister. She kills her battery on a daily basis. |
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meesh
Joined: 25 Jan 2011
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This could be a dumb question, but I've been trying to read on here (and other websites/forums) to understand the whole "taking cell phones to Korea" issue. From what I've gathered, both Korea and Sprint use CDMA networks (correct me if I'm wrong, please). I'm with Sprint right now, and I have an EVO (no sim card), so my main question is: will my phone work in Korea? I'm not talking about international plans because they are super expensive - I'm mainly just wondering if there is any way that I can get my EVO unlocked or activated to work in Korea. If anyone has experience with this or has any insight on it, please let me know! I wouldn't mind buying a new phone when I get to Korea, but I just love my EVO and want to use it there, if possible.
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meridian
Joined: 14 Jan 2011
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| Since the next generation of dual-core processors will hit in the summer etc., any word on the price of the just-last-week-released LG Optimus 2X? And wait list?? |
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zappadelta
Joined: 31 Aug 2004
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| Posted: Thu Feb 03, 2011 6:19 am Post subject: |
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| How is the sound quality of the mp3 players on these smart phones? Are they all about the same? |
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JMO
Joined: 18 Jul 2006
Location: Daegu
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| Posted: Sun Feb 06, 2011 5:48 pm Post subject: |
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my contract runs out soon on kt. I got a 2 year one last time so I don't see any difficulty doing it again. Should I wait for the dual core phones?
Of the ones I saw online i liked the look of the nexus one..anyone have that?
edit: also..i have a korean credit card (keb)..should i buy online or in the store? is there any difference? can i even do that as a foreigner? |
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JMO
Joined: 18 Jul 2006
Location: Daegu
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| Posted: Mon Feb 07, 2011 1:37 am Post subject: |
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| One more specific question. is it possible to order online at the olleh/kt store for a foreigner? |
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JMO
Joined: 18 Jul 2006
Location: Daegu
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| Hey Drew, can you give a break down on the usim and bill options on the iphone? Which is the best value? |
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Drew10
Joined: 31 Mar 2009
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| Posted: Tue Feb 08, 2011 2:25 am Post subject: |
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| JMO wrote: |
| Hey Drew, can you give a break down on the usim and bill options on the iphone? Which is the best value? |
That really depends on how much you'll use it.
Going with i-Value is about the standard. It's 55,000 won per month, and you get 300 mins, 300 texts and unlimited data, if you need more than that you can get a bigger plan (which also means a bigger discount.) Also, if you need/want to call the U.S on a regular basis i can help out with that too. Shoot me a PM if you have anymore questions or need more details.
The USIM fee is 5,500 and it comes on your first bill. |
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meridian
Joined: 14 Jan 2011
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MollyBloom
Joined: 21 Jul 2006
Location: James Joyce's pants
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| Posted: Fri Mar 11, 2011 7:13 am Post subject: |
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I just got the Galaxy S on an E2 visa. 12,000 won a month for the phone for two years until it's paid off, and 55,000 a month for service fees (300 min, 200 text, unlimited internet). Have to pay 39,000 won for first use fee, 8,900 won for SIM chip, and 20,000 won deposit as well, but I broke up the payments for the first couple of months.
Apparently it would have been a lot more expensive if they didn't check my ARC and tell me my "grade is A+"...
So far I like it, but I can't believe the low number of free minutes/text that was given. Now, I was told that if I go over my minutes/text, it's 1,800 won per SECOND. I seriously hope that information was given to me incorrectly and it's 1,800 won per minute because that's utterly ridiculous! |
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crossmr
Joined: 22 Nov 2008
Location: Hwayangdong, Seoul
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| Posted: Fri Mar 11, 2011 7:37 am Post subject: |
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Even 1800won/minute is way over the top.
As for texts, don't worry. Install Kakaotok. Most people in Korea with smartphones use it and it really cuts down on the texts you send. Just remember to use that instead. |
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MollyBloom
Joined: 21 Jul 2006
Location: James Joyce's pants
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| Posted: Fri Mar 11, 2011 8:06 am Post subject: |
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| crossmr wrote: |
Even 1800won/minute is way over the top.
As for texts, don't worry. Install Kakaotok. Most people in Korea with smartphones use it and it really cuts down on the texts you send. Just remember to use that instead. |
Someone recommended that I get it right away, so I have been using that one! |
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hpt_tk
Joined: 06 Feb 2011
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| Posted: Thu Mar 17, 2011 4:15 am Post subject: questions...:) |
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Dear smartphone experts,
I am new in korea and also new at smartphones. I am planning to have a smartphone this weekend and not sure about which to choose. As I searched, LG Optimus series and Samsung Galaxy S are the best. So my question is:
Which one and which operator is cheaper at this moment? I ll take lowest free min's and text msg's.
and also is it free to use gps mode with smartphones?
Need as a many ideas and advices from everyone...
thanks, |
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