iPhone new pricing from Fido
Posted by Pavan Chander | Filed under Hardware
Well, after a bit of trouble in connecting to Fido’s 1800 number, I got through and spoke to someone about switching my current contract with them to an iPhone.
Turns out that because I’m still in my 3 year contract, I’m not elligble to upgrade to the iPhone, but I should call them back after July 24, as they are trying to work out a solution.
Well of course they are, they can’t resist having so many customers up their monthly fees.
But as where pricing is concerned, it’s become much better, where before $80/month would get you:
- 150 Weekday minutes
- Free evenings from 5PM
- 10,000 text messages
- Call Display
- Voicemail
- 400MB Data
The same $80 will now up the data to 6GB, making it a very competitive pricing scheme.
Now if only they can get some sort of solution up in place for existing customers like myself.
Tags: Apple, Cost, Fido, iPhone
iPhone launch, followed by epic crash and burn
Posted by Pavan Chander | Filed under Hardware
Well last night I was browsing around and ran across TWiT Live, which was broadcasting Leo Laporte’s 24 Hour iPhone Launch Coverage. He started Thursday morning, and the stream just ended today (Friday) at 1PM (my local time), damn I hope I’m still able to do that when I’m 51. What an awesome job Leo.
I caught about 2 hours last night, as I only stumbled across it in the wee hours of the morning, and another 2 and a half just now. Leo started his global coverage by talking to people in Australia, moved over to parts of Europe (Austria, London..), then over to various places in the US and Canada.
Out of the couple of hours I got to participate in his broadcast, we learnt a few interesting facts. The lineups at various stores were almost non-existent, specially when you compare with the launch of the previous model, and even more interesting was that a lot of the people who took the time and effort to get in advance lines were already iPhone owners!
We also found out that some of the Australian pricing actually puts Rogers attempts at playing the miser to shame, not only is there no unlimited data plan, but the maximum data you can get is 400mb. For well over $100 of course. And on the opposite side of things, the British plans for the iPhone are roughly the same price as any other average plan for any other phone, yes with all the necessary features.
But as my title says, there were some unexpected hurdles surrounding the launch. As Leo spoke to various people around the world, we learnt that there were problems activating the iPhones, and that some stores even opened late (possibly as they tried to remedy the problem?). In fact, I thought it quite ironic, as a huge part of the “iPhone 3G Experience” was the fact that it had to be purchased and activated at the same time in the store. You couldn’t walk out without have a signed contract looming over your head for the next 2-3 years.
But, since the procedure was that once you have purchased the iPhone, you were then to activate it in a separate transaction, it turns out, that a lot of people ended up purchasing the iPhone but then walking out because of the activation problems.
Which of course meant that ebay has finally received their shipment of the new iPhone 3G.
But on positive side of things, I finally received my Dropbox invitation!
And since MobileMe is out, I get to now debate real hard whether to get it or not.
Tags: Apple, Dropbox, iPhone, Launch, MobileMe, TWiT
iPhone price comparison
Posted by Pavan Chander | Filed under Hardware
Thanks to Andy Peatling for creating a price comparison between three of the countries that the iPhone 3G will be first releasing in:
OFFICIAL: Rogers announces iPhone 3G plans
Posted by Pavan Chander | Filed under Hardware
Unlimited data isn’t one of them…
Prices start at $60/month, and don’t include the basics like Caller ID and extra text messages above the standard 75. Two features, when bundled with early evenings cost an additional $20/month.
You hear that sound Rogers?
Thats the sound of hundreads of prospective iPhone owners banks breaking, not that you care, as a corporation you probably can’t wait for the day the bill is due.
Denon AK-DL1 Network Cable
Posted by Pavan Chander | Filed under Hardware, Review
I believe I’m a little behind the times when it comes to this particular product, but nevertheless I felt I had to post something about it.
The Denon AK-DL1 is a 1.5 metre network cable, designed for the “audio enthusiast”. Thus it is expected to have the “Monster Cable-esque” description:
“Made from high purity copper wire and high performance connection parts, the AK-DL1 will bring out all the nuances in digital audio reproduction from any of our Denon DVD players with the Denon Link feature. Attention to detail when building this cable was used by employing high quality insulation, tin-bearing alloy shielding and woven jacketing to reduce vibration and to add durability. Additionally, signal directional markings are provided for optimum signal transfer. Rounded plug levers help prevent breakage.”
But what really stands this particular cable out is the price, a whopping $499.00 for a 1.5 metre cable. There is something seriously wrong with the industry if they think they can get away with marketing these types of “premium” cables.
Consumer rights in the cell phone market
Posted by Pavan Chander | Filed under Hardware, Review
Video after the jump.
Tags: cell phones, Communication, Technology
Working in Retail has its advantages
Posted by Pavan Chander | Filed under Hardware
After two weeks of waiting, I got the email from Intel today regarding thier purchase program for retail employees that was running in December.
Intel’s 2007 bundle was:
- Intel® Core™2 Quad Processor Q6600
- Intel® Desktop Board DG33TL
- Microsoft* Windows Vista* Home Premium
Out of those three, the processor itself is worth just under $300, and all together you’re looking around around the $600 price point.
But, and this is a big one, with Intel’s purchase plan you can buy the bundle for a grand total of $219!
Amazing? Most defintely!
Oh and, Happy New Year!
