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2009-09-18
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Originally Posted by Architengi
So, how is it in the UK like getting one on contract for 30 and then canceling the contract by paying some damages? Is that viable? In the US, it is.
In UK and Europe the N900 is almost free with Vodafone (it is 29). No much need of marketing there...
http://www.mobilephonesdirect.co.uk/...62/p26078.aspx
The problem is in USA where there is no operator for N900, and actually only T-Mobile can carry it, but it didn't seem to want it.
With no operator in USA, no way of it having mass appeal. $600 is still not a cheap price. Now, iPhone 3G is only $99 on AT&T, that's a difference...
But for the unlocked segment N900 rocks!
If that is possible and the total (everything including the taxes) comes out to be cheaper than the amazon offered price, I would consider trying that route
I have already pre-ordered mine at amazon.com but still $600 is a huge money. Difficult to get over this fact!Also, did anyone try that microsoft promoted bing cashback thing? Will that work for pre-orders too?
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2009-09-18
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Originally Posted by vkv.raju
What Microsoft discount are you talking about?
Also, did anyone try that microsoft promoted bing cashback thing? Will that work for pre-orders too?
Originally Posted by vkv.raju
You can have a subscription from UK if you have an address in UK.
So, how is it in the UK like getting one on contract for 30 and then canceling the contract by paying some damages? Is that viable? In the US, it is.
If that is possible and the total (everything including the taxes) comes out to be cheaper than the amazon offered price, I would consider trying that route
Usually the contract stipulates you need to pay the remaining time left on contract (like 7 month left * 30$) or the price of the unlocked phone, which-one is the lower value.
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2009-09-18
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Microsoft Bing gives you a percentage cashback if you search through Bing.com and buy something from one of their partner retailers (e.g. Newegg).
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Originally Posted by ysss
They're maemo and MeeGo...
"Meamo!" sounds like what Zorro would say to catherine zeta jones... after she slaps him for looking at her dirtily...
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2009-09-18
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Originally Posted by Architengi
No but I bet when I get mine delivered the dishes will be left for a few days ;-)
I want to pre-order one too, but I am still on fence about it: can it cook, wash dishes?
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2009-09-18
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""" vkv.raju
>> Also, did anyone try that microsoft promoted bing cashback thing? Will that work for pre-orders too?
>>>> Laughing Man
>>>> Microsoft Bing gives you a percentage cashback if you search through Bing.com and buy something from one of their partner retailers (e.g. Newegg).[/QUOTE]
So if I register at Bing.com, besides Newegg, is Amazon.com also on MS partner retailers?
EDIT: Do I need a coupon from Microsoft / Bing for this registration to get the discount, or anybody who registers gets the coupon after the registration?
Last edited by Architengi; 2009-09-18 at 23:21. Reason: Coupon at bing registration is needed?
>> Also, did anyone try that microsoft promoted bing cashback thing? Will that work for pre-orders too?
>>>> Laughing Man
>>>> Microsoft Bing gives you a percentage cashback if you search through Bing.com and buy something from one of their partner retailers (e.g. Newegg).[/QUOTE]
So if I register at Bing.com, besides Newegg, is Amazon.com also on MS partner retailers?
EDIT: Do I need a coupon from Microsoft / Bing for this registration to get the discount, or anybody who registers gets the coupon after the registration?
Last edited by Architengi; 2009-09-18 at 23:21. Reason: Coupon at bing registration is needed?
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2009-09-18
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Originally Posted by Architengi
There's a few things that come to mind. Nokia is the single largest company in the market, it luckily does well in developing world markets too. Being the biggest ship I imagine it's harder to change course, so to speak - iPhone was a shock to the entire industry, especially Nokia - it is clear from Maemo 5 that their number one priority is services integration (by that I put an emphasis on web) as well as user experience (primarily UI design).
If you have seen the Palm CEO on engadget show, he said it is important to focus (and have a direction).
Nokia has shown less focus and too much let's try and see... which is not good. For instance a Maemo phone could be done in 6 months after N810 was out, with kind of the same interface, but having telephony. They instead bought Symbian and forgot about Maemo until Symbian did NOT prove. Maybe too late in the competition with iPhone, Nokia looked again at Maemo. But even now the device is like a bastard for Nokia, N900 looks like an orphan, no carriers for it, no fight to get operators, no fight to show it to the world, no internet ads, no marketing, no TV commercials... Again, Nokia does not focus to promote this device like Apple did with iPhone, to create stories about it, to create a good light about it, to keep the device on the news... And yes, Apple is very, very focused, naming all its devices the same, creating a major brand "iPhone"...
Why Nokia does not focus?
You are correct in being unable to identify Nokia's masterplan, I don't think they have one, the 'try and see' approach that you say seems accurate then. However they've been developing both Symbian and Maemo in parallel whilst all the while strengthening their position through strategic acquisitions (they own Navtek right?) as well as Qt, both of which are some of the most fundamental under-pinnings, or will be in the short term.
I also agree with you when you say that they could've added telephony in the N810 but instead I think they could've upped the integration in this device, although I won't know until I use it, it seems as if telephony is second fiddle. However that could be just in relative order to the good web experience you'll have on the device.
All I can say is that the N900 is a big boon for Nokia. Their marketing needs to be very in your face and focussing on these very visual features, just like the iPhone is doing. The possibility of operator partnerships also gives the device an almost infinite degree more visibility than just being a specialist device available from Nokia's own shop.
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2009-09-19
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Originally Posted by Architengi
""" vkv.raju
>> Also, did anyone try that microsoft promoted bing cashback thing? Will that work for pre-orders too?
>>>> Laughing Man
>>>> Microsoft Bing gives you a percentage cashback if you search through Bing.com and buy something from one of their partner retailers (e.g. Newegg).
So if I register at Bing.com, besides Newegg, is Amazon.com also on MS partner retailers?
EDIT: Do I need a coupon from Microsoft / Bing for this registration to get the discount, or anybody who registers gets the coupon after the registration?[/QUOTE]
I don't think Amazon is. If you try to use shopping on Bing.com, nothing comes up for n900 (Newegg does not currently stock the n900). And no you don't need a coupon, you just need an account through Microsoft, whereever you are shopping and.. Paypal if you want the money immediately. Or if you'd like a check you have to hit X amount of dollars before they'll send you a check. Though I think it's like 10 dollars or so.
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Originally Posted by ysss
They're maemo and MeeGo...
"Meamo!" sounds like what Zorro would say to catherine zeta jones... after she slaps him for looking at her dirtily...
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2009-09-19
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Originally Posted by Rotkaeqpchen
Yes, but if you take it with an expensive data plan from T-Mobile, you'll get it for 1 €, and that's what most people do.
By the way: Look at the price of the iPhone in germany, ... 1049€ ... and some guys were complaining about the price of 599€ for the N900...
Really paying 1000 € for a phone is beyond any sanity IMHO.
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2009-09-19
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Originally Posted by Architengi
""" vkv.raju
>> Also, did anyone try that microsoft promoted bing cashback thing? Will that work for pre-orders too?
>>>> Laughing Man
>>>> Microsoft Bing gives you a percentage cashback if you search through Bing.com and buy something from one of their partner retailers (e.g. Newegg).
So if I register at Bing.com, besides Newegg, is Amazon.com also on MS partner retailers?
EDIT: Do I need a coupon from Microsoft / Bing for this registration to get the discount, or anybody who registers gets the coupon after the registration?[/QUOTE]
go to discover card home and search for their partner amazon is listed and buy it through there 10% cash back wippieee.
The price in USA is $588, in Europe is 600 €. This is fair, because when the "wind of change" blows from US to Europe, transporting the phone over the ocean in opposite sense makes it loose some $$.
Last edited by Architengi; 2009-09-18 at 09:33.