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So, the HTC Desire Z is finally here via Maxis amid the influx of new smartphones and table launched by Maxis itself and it’s rival, Celcom and Digi. HTC Desire Z, is the third smartphone in Desire series, the Android phone that well received by users due to the sleek design, and powerful specification. With Maxis, HTC Desire Z got the price tag RM1440 for 2 years contract. Also available is 12 and 18 contract with RM1699 ad RM1599 price tag.
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Motorola Defy is the latest addition to the growing list of Motorola’s Android smartphone model in Malaysia, though some may still wished that it is Droid series that making it’s official appearance here. Officially released in Malaysia this evening, Motorola Defy is the fist rugged smartphone running on Android available in Malaysia, if I recall it correctly. The stellar feature is the scratch proof display screen thanks to Corning Gorilla glass, water resistant and dust proof.
But put aside the rugged features, Motorola Defy itself is pretty gorgeous phone. You may mistakenly thought this is HTC phone at a glance. The size, dimension and button are pretty close to what HTC smartphone used to be. Or does all phones looks the same lately?
There are long list of spec, but to cut it short, this phone comes with 3.7 inch screen size with 480×854 resolution, 5 megapixel autofocus camera with LED flash, 800MHz TI OMAP3610 core processor, 512 RAM and 2GB internal storage which I think is too small even for smartphone nowadays. And sadly, it still running on Android 2.1.
Motorola Defy will available before Christmas although no specific date given. Recommeded retail price is RM1599 but it will available that Maxis for RM999 with plan.
PRESS RELEASE
Motorola Announces DEFY™ in Malaysia – a Smartphone Built to Survive your Active Lifestyle
Dust-proof, water and scratch resistant and complete with all the features of an Android™ smartphone
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia – 15 December 2010 – Motorola Mobility, a subsidiary of Motorola, Inc., today announced the launch of Motorola DEFY™ in Malaysia. DEFY is a slim, pocketable Android™ smartphone that comes equipped with advanced Web-browsing capabilities and a 3.7” high-resolution touch screen display that provides edge to edge views of your favorite photos, videos and websites.
Motorola DEFY is water and scratch resistant as well as dust proof, protecting you from life’s little challenges like a splash from the pool, spilt drink, or dropping your phone in the sand. It also features a large, resilient display made of Corning Gorilla Glass™ which has outstanding resistance to impact and scratch damage. CrystalTalk® PLUS vanquishes noisy environments with two microphones which intelligently filter out background noise and amplify your voice, so you don’t have to shout.
“DEFY has been designed to handle everything an active lifestyle can throw your way,” said Robert van Tilburg, senior regional sales director for Motorola Mobility in South Asia. “With all the features consumers expect in a smartphone, DEFY packs advanced web browsing, entertainment and messaging capabilities as well as a design that withstands the challenges of everyday life and can go with you everywhere you want to go.”
An Adobe® Flash® Lite® enabled browser and 3.7” WVGA screen allow users to view more of the Web than standard browsers. Create your own entertainment with the 5-megapixel camera with flash, digital zoom and auto focus that lets users capture the best of their social life. DEFY is Digital Living Network Alliance (DLNA)-enabled to stream, store and share content with compatible devices around the home like HDTVs, game consoles and PCs. DEFY also acts as a 3G mobile hotspot to connect up to five WiFi® enabled devices, so you turn practically anywhere into a hive of productivity.
The Connected Music Player brings song lyrics to your songs and enables you to discover, stream and identify music, right from your phone. Choose from over 100,000 applications, widgets and games on Android Market™ and enjoy access to Google™ services including Google Search™, Google Maps™ and Gmail™.
Availability
In Malaysia, Motorola DEFY will be available before Christmas 2010 at all Maxis Centres nationwide, selected Maxis Exclusive Partners and at retailers near you, at a recommended retail price of RM1,599. Maxis is pleased to package the Motorola Defy with pricing from as low RM999 with Maxis Value Plus plans and a data bundle. The Motorola DEFY is distributed by Brightstar Distribution Sdn Bhd.
Maxis has kicked off the year end sale with quite tempting offer on selected smartphone, minus iPhone. Yeah, no discount on iPhone (demand is still high I guess), but there are still pretty steep discount on Android and Blackberry.
Samsung Galaxy S is the most discounted smartphone; the price drop to RM1099 from original price RM1499 with 2 years contract. Other smartphone such as Nokia N8, Motorola Charm, Blackberry Bold 9700, Curve 8520 and Pearl got Rm200 price cut. The least discounted item is Galaxy Tab, which receive only RM50 price cut.
Be wary that above promotion comes with it’s own plan and package in order to enjoy the discounted price. But if you prefer contract free, the only available choice is Nokia X6 and Nokia N97 Mini. And here is the price comparison between normal price VS discounted price for your own use.
Blackberry Curve RM99 (normal RM299)
Blackberry Pearl RM399 (normal RM599)
Blackberry Bold 9700 RM699 (normal RM899)
Galaxy Tab RM1699 (normal RM1749)
MotorolaCharm RM599 (normal RM749)
Galaxy S RM1099 (normal RM1499)
Nokia N8 RM799 (normal RM999)
source Maxis Year End Sales
AFAIK, this is perhaps the most luxury price ever offered to use this particular mobile OS. No wonder the BMW X6 is the price, as the mobile OS that you need to use if you dream of this car is the latest Blackberry OS, also with 6, Blackberry 6. The only things you need to do to participate in this contest is to buy and use any Blackberry smartphone running on Blackberry 6, such as Torch, Curve 3G and Bold 9780 from the authorized reseller which are Brighstar, Celcom, Digi and Maxis. Buying smartphone from grey market doesn’t qualify you to this contest. No T&C or FAQ available on the contest page, so the only way to know about it, is buy it. Contest begin from November 3rd to February 28th.
Source RIM
I’m expecting iPad to be released today, but apparently only data plan is being released by Maxis. I don’t really see a needs for special data plan for iPad as existing data plan is suffice, but iPad being such a phenomenal device, why must telco not take advantage from it isn’t? So here you go the plans, which available in prepaid and postpaid.
Postpaid plan starts from Rm70 with 3.5GB worth of data, RM90 for 6.0GB of data, and the most expensive plan gives you 15GB worth of data with RM200 subscription fee. Prepaid plan pricing is close to that, except that it is available on daily and weekly prepaid. Daily price is RM8 with 0.5GB of data and weekly for Rm25 with 2GB of data. Also available in prepaid plan is the similar plan available in postpaid plan.
All plans are without contract or any subscription fee and comes with free micro sim card. And if you own WiFi only iPad, mifi (Wifi modem) is also being offered, but of course with additional charges.
source Maxis
