Telco seems never fell short of ideas to promote their products and services, such as this one. From today until the end of March, Celcom is offering super deal packages which consist of Blackberry Bold 9700 and HP Mini 210 netbook from as low as RM1,888.
This comes with contract for 2 years period with monthly subscription fee from RM188. You can pay more for the devices if you prefer 12 months instead. Interestingly, there are 2 types of plan that you can choose from, depend on you preference. More voices plan and basic BIS or full unlimited BIS and less voice plan.
Oh, there is also free Red Cozip case for Blackberry Bold 9700 and RM88 Airtime rebate for 2 months. Isn’t that nice?
Admin
12 March 2010
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BBleaks did it again. After posting series of Blackberry Slider images couple of days ago, BBleaks has posted another series of Blackberry Slider images, which is much clearer now.
And now instead of Blackberry Storm that they thought this model going to be in future, another opinion suggest that, this might be the next Blackberry Bold model instead. Backing up that opinion is, the keyboard design that Blackberry Slider had, which is the ’signature’ of Blackberry Bold.
Well, but I’m still sticking to my belief that this is the next Blackberry Storm for the reason that I’m not too sure. Probably, my interest in touch screen had my belief little bit biased. Or because I think that Blackberry should have device with both touchscreen and QWERTY keyboard to better compete in smart phone market. But that’s just my one cent.
Leave that alone at the moment, whatever this model going to be, I wish to see Blackberry Slider to have AMOLED capacitive touch screen (asking too much isn’t it) and decent keyboard as Blackberry used to be. BBleaks, good job!
BBleaks has posted 2 images of Blackberry Slider which might be the next generation of Blackberry Storm 3. If this is real, the addition of keyboard to the next gen of storm series is going to be a huge attraction to users who want to have QWERTY keyboard and touch screen on the same time
This image show how the keyboard sliding out from the device, just like Palm Pre.
And this is Touch Screen Blackberry Slider that RIM has applied for patents earlier. As opposed to the images, the keyboard is flip sideway. Of the 2 keyboard sliding type, I prefer the second image most, as it is easy to hold it using 1 hand if I want to use the keyboard.
Hopes to see this device hits the street soon!
True to it’s early news, Digi is set to debut Blackberry Bold 9700 on 3rd March with 3 days roadshow. The so called Blackberry Crazy Deal roadshow will be held at Midvalley Mega Mall from 3-7 March 2010.
There are plenty of offer to choose from. Blackberry Bold 9700 is obviously the star of the show, offered with price starting from RM1299 with 24 months contract. Included in the contract is Digi’s BIS (rm58 permonth) plus Digi postpaid package, DG50 or DG150.
Customer that signup during the promo with enjoy RM58 rebate, which is the BIS’s first month subscription fee. Other Blackberry device available during the roadshow are Blackberry Curve 8520, Blackberry Curve 8900 and Blackberry Bold 9000.
More information about the promotion, FAQ, price are available below.
Summary of Promotions
| No |
Device |
RRP |
Device Price |
Mechanics |
Contract |
Advance Payment |
Termination Penalty Fee |
| 1 |
BlackBerry Bold 9700 |
RM1999 |
RM1999 |
Signup for a BlackBerry Unlimited plan @RM58/ month (Can be either DG SmartPlan for BlackBerry or tagged onto DG50/DG150) |
NONE |
RM100 |
NONE |
| 2 |
BlackBerry Bold 9700 |
RM1999 |
RM1649 |
Signup for a BlackBerry Unlimited plan @RM58/ month (Can be either DG SmartPlan for BlackBerry or tagged onto DG50/DG150) |
12 months |
RM300 |
Prorated Subsidy off RRP + RM100 Penalty Fee |
| 3 |
BlackBerry Bold 9700 |
RM1999 |
RM1299 |
Signup for a BlackBerry Unlimited plan @RM58/ month (Can be either DG SmartPlan for BlackBerry or tagged onto DG50/DG150) |
24 months |
RM500 |
Prorated Subsidy off RRP + RM100 Penalty Fee |
| 4 |
BlackBerry Curve 8520 |
RM1199 |
RM1199 |
Signup for a BlackBerry Unlimited plan @RM58/ month (Can be either DG SmartPlan for BlackBerry or tagged onto DG50/DG150) |
NONE |
RM100 |
NONE |
| 5 |
BlackBerry Curve 8520 |
RM1199 |
RM899 |
Signup for a BlackBerry Unlimited plan @RM58/ month (Can be either DG SmartPlan for BlackBerry or tagged onto DG50/DG150) |
12 months |
RM300 |
Prorated Subsidy off RRP + RM100 Penalty Fee |
| 6 |
BlackBerry Curve 8520 |
RM1199 |
RM549 |
Signup for a BlackBerry Unlimited plan @RM58/ month (Can be either DG SmartPlan for BlackBerry or tagged onto DG50/DG150) |
24 months |
RM500 |
Prorated Subsidy off RRP + RM100 Penalty Fee |
| 7 |
BlackBerry Bold 9000 |
RM2199 |
RM999 |
Signup for a BlackBerry Unlimited plan @RM58/ month (Can be either DG SmartPlan for BlackBerry or tagged onto DG50/DG150) |
12 months |
RM100 |
RM500 |
| 8 |
BlackBerry Curve 8900 |
RM1599 |
RM699 |
Signup for a BlackBerry Unlimited plan @RM58/ month (Can be either DG SmartPlan for BlackBerry or tagged onto DG50/DG150) |
12 months |
RM100 |
RM500 |
Device availability:
- BlackBerry Bold 9700 & BlackBerry Bold 8520 will be available throughout the duration of the roadshow.
- BlackBerry Bold 9000 & BlackBerry Curve 8900 will be available during selected times throughout the day, throughout the roadshow.
Business Rules for Device Promotions
- All offers will be made available on a first come first served basis, while stocks last
- All offers are only valid between 3rd to 7th March 2010 at the DiGi BlackBerry Crazy Deals Roadshow in MidValley
- Customers are only allowed to purchase or redeem 1 item per offer, and subject to DiGi’s business rules and credit assessment
- Port-ins only for no contract & 12 month plans. Customer can sign new line but cannot port into a 24 month contract
- DiGi customers with existing contract are allowed to take up the promotional plan as a new plan, but they are not allowed to convert their existing plan.
- This is a mass targeted plan. Enterprise customers may only sign up under as mass plan. This does not extend to Biz plans.
- DiGi reserves the right to make changes to the offers at any time, including the model and colour of each device
- DiGi reserves the right to refuse sales to any customer, and all decisions are final
- All postpaid business as usual deposit rules apply (eg. Foreigner deposit)
Frequently Answered Questions
- How can I buy the devices on offer?
You must visit the DiGi BlackBerry Crazy Deals Roadshow at MidValley Megamall between 3rd & 7th March 2010. Customers will only be allowed to purchase the devices at the roadshow. All devices are tied to signing up for a BlackBerry plan.
- Do I have to be a DiGi customer to purchase the devices at the special price?
You may be an existing customer or, you may also port-in, or sign up for a new line.
- Will I be able to buy the devices on any day between 3rd March & 7th March 2010?
Yes. BlackBerry Bold 9700 & BlackBerry Bold 8520 will be available throughout the duration of the roadshow.
BlackBerry Bold 9000 & BlackBerry Curve 8900 will be available during selected times throughout the day, throughout the roadshow.
All devices will be sold on a first come first served basis. We urge all existing DiGi customers to visit the roadshow early to avoid disappointment.
4. What is the mode of payment for the device bundles during this road show?
Cash and credit card. (3rd party credit card is allowed with the presence of the card holder)
5. Is there any penalty charged if I terminate my plans during my contract?
Yes, please refer to table in the offering summary.
Admin
3 March 2010
gadget & hardware
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Digi become the latest telco/carrier to offer the new Blackberry Bold 9700. Compared to Celcom & Maxis, Digi is relatively new player in Blackberry market for consumer, having just launched their DG Smart Plan for Blackberry on November last year with only 1 device, Blackberry Curve 8520.
Digi’s entrance to Blackberry has sparked the price war with it’s bigger rivals. Celcom through it’s ‘Mega Sale’ offers free Blackberry access service during the weekend for 3 months for it’s Xpax customers, while Maxis has slashed the device price if customer paying 1 year Blackberry subscription fee upfront.
Being the last telco to offer Blackberry Bold 9700 doesn’t means that they’re preparing to lose. Expecting to see Digi to follows Celcom’s brilliant marketing technique, by selling the device at the ‘insanely’ discounted price to generate the buzz, just like what they did before.
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