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Looks like Nokia is getting more creative with their model name nomenclature.
To me the most interesting phone here is the X6. It’s a S60 touchscreen device but it has a capacitive touch screen. It will be interesting to see if that makes a big difference over other S60 resistive touch screen devices like the 5800XM and N97. Other specs: 3.2″ 640×360 display, Triband HSDPA (850/900/2100 or 900/1900/2100), WiFi, 434Mhz processor (same as the N97) and 5 megapixel camera with Zeiss lens. It uses the Nokia barrel port to charge.
The n97 mini is very similar to the regular N97 except the mini is slightly smaller (113 x 52.5 x 14.2mm vs 117.2 x 55.3 x 15.9mm, that’s 75cc vs 88cc) and comes with less storage (8GB instead of 32GB). It still has a resistive touchscreen.
The X3 is a slider phone running S40: 3 megapixel camera, no HSDPA.
September 3rd, 2009
Rogers and Fido have launched three new SMS bundles which are perfect for your travels around the world.
$10: 20 text messages ($0.50/message overage)
$20: 50 text messages ($0.40/message overage)
$35: 100 text messages ($0.35/message overage)
The travel packs for good for messaging anywhere outside of Canada. The add-ons will not be prorated so they do not need to be added on your plan’s anniversary date. All roaming SMS packs will expire after 30 days and will need to be manually re-added.
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August 21st, 2009
Rogers Wireless is changing the eligibility of its HUP program.
Effective August 21, 2009, a minimum tenure of 24 months since initial activation or last upgrade will be required before a customer is eligible to participate in the hardware upgrade program. This change aligns all upgrades (voice, voice to data and data to data) with the current data to data HUP policy.
According to the internal bulletin, Rogers is implementing the change to the HUP for two reasons.
Rogers Wireless heavily invests in providing the latest data devices at affordable prices to our data customers. This update to the Hardware Upgrade Program is designed to offer a consistent upgrade eligibility to an outstanding selection of the most advanced devices for the best value.
In addition to the outstanding selection of available devices, there has also been improved level of quality and technology that has gone into the line-up over the past years allowing a longer hardware lifespan.
I always love reading companies internal documentations as there is always a few sentences that give you a good chuckle. Take this one from the Rogers’ bulletin for example.
This change also reinforces the importance of explaining to customers that HUP eligibility and quoted hardware/plan pricing are subject to change without notice and cannot be guaranteed beyond the time of quotation.
To me that paragraph means that Rogers’ is implementing the new HUP policy to remind consumers who is in charge. The change has nothing to do with devices costing more or the “longer hardware lifespan” it is just another way Rogers can make an easy buck.
As mentioned earlier in the post, the updated HUP upgrade policy is effective August 21st and will only apply to regular consumers, business accounts will not be affected. I recommend if you are considering upgrading you current Rogers’ device you do so before August 21st because even though you may have been eligible for an upgrade you may no longer be able to under the new policy.
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August 15th, 2009
Rogers Wireless has implemented a number of price increases effective August 5th.
- iPhone 3G Data Value Pack $35 -> $40
- Smartphone Data Value Pack $35 -> $40 now includes Spinvox
- BlackBerry Messaging Value Pack $25 -> $30 now includes Spinvox
- MY5 Local Talk Only $5 -> $10
- MY5 Local Talk/Text $10 -> $15
- MY Canada $15 -> $20
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August 8th, 2009
T-Mobile just announced the Blackberry 8520. Instead of a trackball it comes with a optical trackpad. It also has WiFi, UMA, Quad band EDGE (no 3G), 2 megapixel camera and 256MB RAM with a 512Mhz processor.
There are some media keys on top of the device and it sports a newer look than what you find on other Blackberries (like the Storm, Curve 8900, Tour and Bold).
It will be available in Black and Frost (white).
It’ll be available August 5th for $129.99 on a 2 yr with qualifying data plans.
July 27th, 2009
Today is July 7, 2009 and that means that Rogers Wireless consumers are being charged $0.15 per incoming text message.
To void the incoming message fee simply subscribe to any text plan or value pack that has text messaging included. Customers with my5 plans without a texting package will be charge $0.15 per incoming messagae that is not from one of their chosen five numbers. System alerts and WhoCalled messages will continue to be free regardless if you have a text messaging plan or not.
Text messaging plans start at as low as $5/month for 250 picture of text messages. Give customer care a call at 1-888-ROGERS1 (1-888-764-3771) or 611 from your Rogers mobile phone to add you text plan and avoid the incoming message charge.
Rogers’ discount brand, Fido, will not implement the incoming messaging charge. If you want to switch your Rogers account to Fido a $100 transfer fee will apply and the transfer will only be granted if you are past the one year mark in your contract.
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July 7th, 2009
I meant to write about this when the price drops first occurred on July 1st but I was busy setting up a new feature for the site, more on this in the coming days. As you can see from the image about the HTC Magic and HTC Dream, which were released on Rogers Wireless at the beginning of June have been slashed $50 down in price. Both devices are now only $99.99 on a 3 year term with a voice and data plan totaling $45/month. If you purchased either phone from Rogers directly you should be able to get the $50 credited back to your account assuming you are within the 15 day price adjustment window.
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July 4th, 2009
Best Buy Mobile advertisements are always a good place to look for upcoming handsets. The latest publication features a full page of QWERTY devices, one LG device for each carrier. Rogers has the Xenon, Koodo has the Keybo, Fido has the Neon, and Bell and Virgin both have the Rumour. All the device mentioned already have been around for awhile, release at various times throughout the past year. The new device in the lineup belongs to Telus-the LG Keybo 2. The Keybo 2 has a 3.0MP camera with video capabilities, as opposed to the 2.0MP the Keybo 1 sports, and adds an addition 0.2″ screen area for a total of 2.6″.
No word on pricing or a launch date but the buyers guide is only valid until the end of the month so expect the Keybo 2 to launch before August.
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July 3rd, 2009
The iPhone 3GS was launched on July 19th in most parts of the world, with it available from both Rogers and Fido in Canada. Two weeks after the launch and the 3GS is already sold out at Rogers and Fido retail locations across the country. The 3GS is reportedly still in stock at Apple stores across Canada. The iPhone 3G, last years model, may still be in stock at retail locations and will continue to be sold until stock is depleted. Expect stock of the 3GS to be replenished next week with back orders being filled first.
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July 2nd, 2009
So I got a 3Gs the other day. Here are some miscellaneous thoughts:
It’s faster; I never thought that the 3G was a slow phone but the super fast iPhone is even faster now. Even if you’re just someone who texts, checks emails and surfs the web you’ll notice the speed difference if you’re upgrading from a 3G. Then again, many may find that they don’t need the extra speed that badly.
The camera is more usable now though it still struggles indoors (albeit it struggles less) if there isn’t enough light. The shape of the iPhone and on screen shutter button make it kind of hard to hold steady. Make sure you use something to help stabilize the 3Gs when using it indoors.
The compass is kind of neat, if you’re roaming it can be a cheap way to figure out where you are. If you’re in the city and see people standing around making figure 8’s with their iPhones they have 3Gs’ and are trying to calibrate them.
Voice dialing works alright so far… When the voice dialing talks to you it’s fairly loud. This is nice since you’ll probably be using it in a car. I need to test this more.
Battery life is still pretty poor. That said most HSDPA smartphones are like this and many aren’t as powerful as the iPhone.
There is now a dedicated 3D chip (to go with the more powerful CPU). You’ll notice this when you play games and when people ask you about the battery life.
The form factor hasn’t changed from the 3G so any cases you might already own for it will fit the 3Gs. Good stuff Apple! The 3Gs’ button seems a little stiffer than my 3G’s and the buttons on the sides seem to have a harder edge.
All in all the 3Gs is a nice incremental upgrade. If you already have a 3G and are happy with it I’d pass on the 3Gs unless you can get a really good deal on one.
If you’re the type of person who has to buy everything Apple releases you probably already own one. If you like the 3G but which it had a better camera or are someone who found the 3G lacking in speed go buy the 3Gs.
July 1st, 2009
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