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MikeRox on 13 June 2013
phinch1 said:

o2 and tesco mobile are the 1st to do the credit agrement act, its nothing to do with having poor credit, its because customers dont't like being in 2 year contracts any more so the way this works out is,  you take out to contracts, with one direct debit £23.50 for the phone and £6:50 for the tariff = £30 contract all together, once you have paid of the valuation of the handset you can upgrade ignoring whats remaining of the contracts on the tarriff, YOU ARE PAYING for the phone now, it is not free


I'm not gonna carry on the argument any longer and so this will be my last post re: this. I understand you pay more for your tariff purely to get the phone without paying up front, however, and this is in a legally binding manner, when you get your phone on a 24 month contract, the phone is free. You pay for it in an increased line rental, but the phone is free and completely separate of the service agreement you enter into with the phone provider.

That's why your credit agreement part interests me, as phone contracts aren't covered under the Consumer Credit Act 1974, however if they give a separate agreement for the phone, that would be. It'd open up a whole can of worms for phone providers. In fact, it would give your customers a lot more rights than they have in the existing norm for phone contracts.

THE PHONE IS FREE I cannot stress that enough! You might think it's not because of the inflated line rental, but the phone itself is nothing to do with that. It's just how the phone providers have set their business model up. You have NO RIGHTS if your phone breaks outside of the warranty, whether you are still stuck for another 12 months in your contract or not.

I'm guessing you're talking about O2's "Refresh" tariff. In which case that operates differently to a normal phone contract hence the extra stuff because yeah, people want a new phone after a year now. That's different to a standard phone contract where the phone is given free of charge though.



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phinch1 on 14 June 2013
MikeRox said:
phinch1 said:

o2 and tesco mobile are the 1st to do the credit agrement act, its nothing to do with having poor credit, its because customers dont't like being in 2 year contracts any more so the way this works out is,  you take out to contracts, with one direct debit £23.50 for the phone and £6:50 for the tariff = £30 contract all together, once you have paid of the valuation of the handset you can upgrade ignoring whats remaining of the contracts on the tarriff, YOU ARE PAYING for the phone now, it is not free


I'm not gonna carry on the argument any longer and so this will be my last post re: this. I understand you pay more for your tariff purely to get the phone without paying up front, however, and this is in a legally binding manner, when you get your phone on a 24 month contract, the phone is free. You pay for it in an increased line rental, but the phone is free and completely separate of the service agreement you enter into with the phone provider.

That's why your credit agreement part interests me, as phone contracts aren't covered under the Consumer Credit Act 1974, however if they give a separate agreement for the phone, that would be. It'd open up a whole can of worms for phone providers. In fact, it would give your customers a lot more rights than they have in the existing norm for phone contracts.

THE PHONE IS FREE I cannot stress that enough! You might think it's not because of the inflated line rental, but the phone itself is nothing to do with that. It's just how the phone providers have set their business model up. You have NO RIGHTS if your phone breaks outside of the warranty, whether you are still stuck for another 12 months in your contract or not.

I'm guessing you're talking about O2's "Refresh" tariff. In which case that operates differently to a normal phone contract hence the extra stuff because yeah, people want a new phone after a year now. That's different to a standard phone contract where the phone is given free of charge though.


so your massivly ignoring the part where im saying, you pay £23:50 a month FOR THE PHONE   with a credit aggrement And £6:50 a month for THE TARRIF   

with a contract     ------ Two contracts....... one direct debit

http://phone-shop.tesco.com/tesco-mobile/help-and-support/samsung-galaxy-s4-faqs.aspx

wanna take a read?



VGKing on 14 June 2013
Adinnieken said:

 

Sorry to break it to you but that is just a Day One branded Xbox One Live subscription card. It doesn't come with the system. If that was the case then so would the Day One editions of Forza 5, Dead Rising 3, Ryse..etc...etc.



VGKing on 14 June 2013
Adinnieken said:

The Microsoft Press Release...

 For Release 11 a.m. PDT

Microsoft announces launch details, pricing, reserve program, a special commemorative bundle and accessories for one of the most anticipated consumer products of the year.

LOS ANGELES — June 10, 2013 —

1 Blu-ray player and built-in Wi-Fi — the new Kinect, one Xbox One Wireless Controller and a free 14-day trial of Xbox Live Gold for new members. The Xbox One launch bundle will be available for $499.99 in the U.S., £429 (GBP) in the U.K. and €499 (EUR) in European markets.2

To celebrate the launch of Xbox One, Microsoft is also introducing a limited-edition commemorative bundle to fans who reserve the system at major retailers, available in limited quantities, while supplies last, for $499.99, £429 (GBP) or €499 (EUR).

 

Gamers who reserve the following exclusive Xbox One Day One edition launch titles, available in limited quantities at major retailers while supplies last, will receive special bonus content:

 

 

 

In addition, as a message of thanks to the millions of Xbox fans around the world for their passion and loyalty, Microsoft announced that every qualifying Xbox Live Gold member — new or existing — will receive two free Xbox 360 game downloads per month starting July 1 until Dec. 31, 2013, including popular titles such as "Halo 3" and "Assassin’s Creed II." And to celebrate E3 in the month of June, Xbox Live Gold members will receive a free download of "Fable III."

 

 

To reserve your Xbox One system today, and for a list of additional launch countries and prices, visit http://www.xbox.com/reserve for participating retailers.

 

All-new accessories to fuel the new generation of gaming

Launching alongside Xbox One this November, a new lineup of best-in-class accessories will make your new-generation gaming experiences more immersive, precise and accessible:

 

 

 

 

Xbox One Play & Charge Kit. This kit includes a lithium ion rechargeable battery pack that fits inside the Wireless Controller as well as a charging cable that connects from the Controller to the console. Gamers can play on and on without having to buy a single disposable battery. The new Play & Charge Kit charges twice as fast as its Xbox 360 counterpart and charges during gameplay or when the console is in standby mode. The Kit is available for standalone purchase or as part of the

 

 

 

 

 

For more details about all the exciting Xbox One news at E3, including the full games lineup, visit news.xbox.com. For press releases and media assets, visit news.xbox.com/media (select "Choose a Category" to find relevant content). More details about the Xbox One accessories are available at www.xbox.com/xboxone/accessories

 

 

Xbox One Wireless Controller. The Xbox controller is refreshed with more than 40 technical and design innovations. Updated directional pad, thumb sticks and contours deliver greater precision and control, while new vibrating impulse triggers offer precise fingertip feedback, bringing an unprecedented level of gameplay immersion.4 The Xbox One Wireless Controller is designed to work in concert with the new Kinect, allowing the two to be paired automatically to create seamless player syncing.

 

Wireless Controller with Play & Charge Kit bundle.  

 

Xbox One Chat Headset. A must-have for fans of online gaming, the new Xbox One Chat Headset, wired to the controller, is designed for long gaming sessions and clear voice chat. With a lightweight and comfortable new design, the mono chat headset features wideband digital audio and a unidirectional microphone. Gamers will love not having to take their hands off the controller to access the microphone mute and volume controls.  

 

About Xbox

Xbox is Microsoft’s premier entertainment brand for the TV, phone, PC and tablet. In living rooms or on the go, Xbox is home to the best and broadest games, as well as one of the world’s largest libraries of movies, TV, music and sports. Your favorite games, TV and entertainment come to life in new ways through the power of Kinect, Xbox SmartGlass and Xbox Live, the world’s premier social entertainment network. More information about Xbox can be found online at www.xbox.com.

About Microsoft

Founded in 1975, Microsoft (Nasdaq "MSFT") is the worldwide leader in software, services and solutions that help people and businesses realize their full potential.

Features and requirements are under development and may change prior to release. Available features and content may vary by country. Broadband Internet (ISP fees apply) and advanced TV hardware required. Games and media content sold separately. Xbox Live Gold Membership, paid subscription and other requirements apply for some Xbox Live features.

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For more information, press only:

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Note to editors:


For more information, news and perspectives from Microsoft, please visit the Microsoft News Center at http://www.microsoft.com/news. Web links, telephone numbers and titles were correct at time of publication, but may have changed. For additional assistance, journalists and analysts may contact Microsoft’s Rapid Response Team or oth

 

news.xbox.com/media xboxpress@edelman.com In supported games. "Games with Gold" free games offer available June 10 through Dec. 31, 2013, for qualifying paid Gold members only. Xbox 360 games (selected by Xbox) available for free download from Marketplace only during specified half-month window; available games may vary by country. Some titles may only be available for download by account holders 18 or older. Kinect and/or hard drive required for some games. See xbox.com/live. Estimated retail prices; actual retail prices may vary. Price for U.K. and European Xbox One launch bundles includes tax. Xbox One system software uses a significant amount of storage; less internal storage will be available to users. 500 GB = 500 billion bytes. "Ryse: Son of Rome." Exclusive multiplayer map and sword with bonus attributes.
"Forza Motorsport 5." Access to four cars tuned to the top of their class.
"Kinect Sports Rivals." Exclusive sporting equipment that separates your Champion from the rest of the world.
"Dead Rising 3." Exclusive Frank West and Chuck Greene Tribute Packs with bonus attributes.  

 

3 For a limited time gamers can also get a Day One 12-month Xbox Live Gold membership and play "Killer Instinct: Round One," with the exclusive Shadow Jago character, on Xbox One. Players will also receive a commemorative Day One membership card. 2 Reserving the commemorative bundle will guarantee that you’ll be able to purchase the new system on day one. Each commemorative bundle will include an Xbox One system that comes in premium black packaging with a limited edition Xbox One Day One wireless controller, as well as a unique commemorative Day One Achievement. Fueling the excitement from the Xbox One reveal on May 21, Microsoft Corp. today announced launch details for the highly anticipated next Xbox gaming and entertainment system. Launching in 21 markets around the world in November 2013, Xbox One is the ultimate all-in-one entertainment system built for the 21st century living room — introducing a new world of games, music, live TV, movies, sports, apps and Skype, all personalized to your interests and accessible with the sound of your voice.

Every Xbox One system sold will include the new Xbox One console — which features a 500GB hard drive,

 

Xbox One ignites a new era of games and entertainment this November

 

 

June 10, 2013

 

Would you like to reverse your statement now.

You're still wrong. That mentions nothing about XBL sub being included in the box. I suggest to read that press release carefully.



Cleary397 on 14 June 2013

Oh... the XB1 is cheaper if we buy it in 2006?
SWEET! SIGN ME UP!



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TruckOSaurus on 14 June 2013

Watch the quote trees guys or else I'll send Villager to chop 'em



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