Sunday, March 14th, 2010
A quick check on the main SonyEricsson Malaysia main webpage reveals that they have updated it with some of the new models. In a nutshell, we should see the SonyEricsson Xperia X10 Android smartphone first, followed by the Vivaz, the Symbian smartphone. Next to make an appearance is the Xperia X10 Mini, and then the Vivaz Pro, Xperia X10 Mini Pro and Aspen (environmentally friendly phone) will make their appearances.
I take it “is coming soon” means in the next month or so. This is because the others are described as “coming in the next 3 months”, or “coming in the next 6 months”. Whether, and if, they will be successful depends on the pricing – based on rumours, the X10 will retail for RM 2,799, which to me personally, is a suicidal price. Unless SonyEricsson’s strategy is to only sell it to its ever smaller legion of fanboys and those rich and stupid enough to want one. And some people still wonder why SonyEricsson continues to find itself in trouble with no light at the end of the tunnel!
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Tags: aspen, sonyericsson, vivaz, vivaz pro, xperia x10, xperia x10 mini, xperia x10 mini pro
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Thursday, March 11th, 2010
DiGi has put up a page where one can pre-order the iPhone 3GS. Pre-orderers will be given priority over others when the time comes to collect the iPhone. Click here to register your interest – there is no obligation to buy the phone if you pre-order; simply don’t turn up or do anything if you don’t want to!
And ah, please read point 9 of the FAQ around 50 times so that you understand what it means:
9. Do I have to signup for a DiGi mobile service plan in order to buy an iPhone?
Yes. You will have to signup for the selected DiGi mobile service plan in order to buy an iPhone.
I have deliberately increased the font size so that you can read it better. Have you read it at least 50 times yet? No? Go read it again!
Pre-orders are accepted until 18th of March, so better make up your mind quickly!
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Thursday, March 11th, 2010
Yes, you heard me right. No, I’m not about to share a hot stock market tip with you unfortunately – I’m still looking for one myself. HTC Malaysia recently announced some price drops for their most popular products. And I mean some seriously major price drops. Sorry for reporting this late, folks, it only found its way into my mailbox today. I need to get a better mailbox or mail server software!
Android™ Phone Models
| Model |
Revised Suggested Retail Price |
HTC Magic
Targeted at users seeking a stylish smartphone which delivers a superior mobile internet experience, HTC Magic comes equipped with a 3.2” HVGA touch screen display and features a track ball and navigational buttons for quick easy access. |
RM 1,598 |
HTC Hero
The first HTC phone that embodies HTC Sense™, allowing an intuitive and seamless experience to allow you to personalize a suite of widgets that best suit your personality and lifestyle. |
RM 1,899 |
HTC Tattoo
The latest addition to the HTC Android™ family, the HTC Tattoo allows you to fully customize both inside and out. Design a cover or choose from the wide range of cover designs available to make your Tattoo your own. |
RM 1,199 |
Windows Mobile® Phone Models
| Model |
Revised Suggested Retail Price |
HTC Touch2
A compact and stylish smartphone that delivers the full touch experience boosted by Windows Mobile 6.5. Offering best-in-class messaging, browsing and productivity capabilities, HTC Touch2 keeps you connected with the people and information in your life. |
RM 1,299 |
HTC Touch Diamond 2
An elegant companion, the HTC Touch Diamond2 simplifies communication with its people-centric communication technology, allowing you to view text messages, emails and call logs from individual contact cards or from the in-call screen during a call. Enhanced with HTC’s TouchFlo 3D user experience and zero-waiting Push Internet ensuring prompt and instant downloading of your favourite websites. |
RM 1,699 |
HTC Touch Pro 2
Remarkably designed with an intuitive mobile navigation and touch-responsive interface, you can view your office documents or browse web pages on the impressive 2.8” VGA touch screen. Targeted at business users, composing emails are a breeze with the slide out QWERTY keyboard. |
RM 1,999 |
HTC HD2
Presenting a deluxe cinematic visual experience on its industry leading high-resolution, 4.3” capacitive touch display for a sharper and more vivid display, the HTC HD2 is powered by the new Qualcomm 1GHz Snapdragon processor to increase productivity and efficiency. |
RM 2,499 |
HTC Snap
Designed for users who prefer a user-friendly QWERTY smartphone that simplifies communication. Featuring the Inner Circle, it allows you to use a dedicated button to bring emails from a preselected group of people to the top of your inbox, enabling you to respond immediately.
Available in two versions, the camera and non-camera versions, the HTC Snap is a reliable smartphone companion regardless of whatever profession you are in. |
RM 1,099 |
Thanks also to JC for sharing this with us in the shoutbox!So, does this hint at cheaper prices of HTC phones to come? You tell me – my lips are sealed for the moment, and will be unsealed soon enough. At these prices, you don’t even have to consider the competition – it would be almost silly not to buy an HTC phone! Can we dream of the HTC Legend below RM 2,000? The HTC Smart below RM 1,000? The HTC HD Mini at around RM 1,800? My lips are sealed – waterboard me all you want, I’m not saying anything! What about the HTC Desire? Cheaper than the Google Nexus One in Singapore after conversion into RM? Torture me, torture me!
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Tags: desire, hd mini, hd2, hero, htc, legend, magic, smart, snap, tattoo, touch diamond 2, touch pro 2, touch2
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Wednesday, March 10th, 2010
…and 5 things to dislike. This is the title of an article from the geardiary website, who had three persons review the new-ish Google Nexus One. All of them used it for at least a month, and then came together to try to agree on the 10 things they liked about the phone, and 5 things not to like. It’s not a technical read at all; more of an end-user perspective. Some of the things they liked are not really applicable to Malaysia, such as Google’s Voice service, since we don’t get to enjoy it here, so it may subtract somewhat from the number of positive items.
Click here to have a read. And I like the conclusions section where each of the three reviewers had their final say about the product. As I read through the article, I was just waiting for the other shoe to drop, and drop it did in the conclusions section!
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Wednesday, March 10th, 2010
Following on from their unboxing video, slashgear has now published their full review of the new HTC Legend. In short, they liked it. The Friendstream feature, a part of the upgraded HTC Sense user interface, comes in for special mention. So does its build quality and form factor. It is said to be a worthy successor to the HTC Hero. Slashgear has this to say as part of the conclusion:
Nonetheless, even if it remained as it is today, the HTC Legend is an impressive device. It no longer occupies the top-spot in HTC’s Android range – the imminent Desire will take that position – but it’s arguably more attractive and pocket-friendly than its sibling.
I think this is going to be a good device for someone just getting started in the Android world. For those who are upgrading from the Hero, this seems to be a good choice as well. Many are waiting for the Desire, but I think the Desire will be the high end smartphone and command a price premium to justify this. Whether this premium is justified or not depends on the user’s usage scenario – if you don’t need the bells and whistles of the Desire, the Legend will do just as fine. And I think HTC must do a good job of differentiating the two handsets so that there is no unnecessary confusion in the market.
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I take it “is coming soon” means in the next month or so. This is because the others are described as “coming in the next 3 months”, or “coming in the next 6 months”. Whether, and if, they will be successful depends on the pricing – based on rumours, the X10 will retail for RM 2,799, which to me personally, is a suicidal price. Unless SonyEricsson’s strategy is to only sell it to its ever smaller legion of fanboys and those rich and stupid enough to want one. And some people still wonder why SonyEricsson continues to find itself in trouble with no light at the end of the tunnel!
