April 30, 2011

USA: AT&T to release an update to the Motorola Atrix 4G

AT&T have announced that within the next few weeks they will be rolling out a software update to the and the Motorola Atrix 4G which will unlock the HSUPA barrier on the phones. Read what AT&T said with regards to this announcement. 
"Today, AT&T began to deploy an update for the HTC Inspire™ 4G that provides, among other features, the addition of enhanced uplink speed technology. (HSUPA).
An update that adds HSUPA for the Motorola ATRIX 4G has cleared testing and will be deployed soon.
Both updates will roll out to customers of both phones over the coming weeks. Users will get a message on their device notifying them of an update and to connect to Wi-Fi to download it. After downloading it, the user needs to only allow the update to automatically install." - AT&T


Twitter passes by the 200 million users mark


Not convinced of Twitter and you are holding back in creating a Twitter account? Here is one reason why you should start tweeting today. Twitter's vice president for international strategy, Katie Stanton, announced and confirmed that the social networking behemoth (probably and undoubtedly right next to Facebook) surpassed the 200 million users mark. 70% of those who are tweeting are outside the US. In fact, Japan holds 25% of all the tweets. And to add more reason why you should start going to Twitter.com is the social networking site is reporting that they are growing by 500,000 users each day! Don't forget to follow TechPump on Twitter!

Mozilla Firefox 4 gets updated to version 4.0.1


Ok, this is officially Firefox 4's first update. The latest version of Firefox for is now at version 4.0.1 which includes the usual security and performance enhancements. But aside from those usual stuff the browser also gets some other things. One of those things is the "Awesome Bar" and customization with over 5,000 add-ons. If you are running on Firefox 4 then you can update your browser by clicking on the Firefox icon (upper left) >  Help > About Firefox by then it should start downloading Firefox 4.0.1. If you are not running on Firefox 4, head over to the Firefox webpage to download the browser from there.

Samsung released the 5th commercial for the Galaxy S II shows off Super AMOLED Plus


Samsung have released the 5th commercial for the Galaxy S II. Like the first commercial the phone got, it also showcases the Super AMOLED Plus display of the device. Instead of a kid dropping the device into a fish bowl, this commercial has something to do with those eggs you see. Head over the break to check out the video.


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USA: AT&T released BlackBerry 6 on the Bold 9700 and Curve 3G (9300)


AT&T have released the BlackBerry 6 update to the Bold 9700 and the Curve 3G (9300). You should all know by now that this will bring both the Bold 9700 and Curve 9300 to RIM's latest available operating system. The update includes a revamped UI and of course enhanced performance. For AT&T users that have these smartphones, click here to download BlackBerry 6 from AT&T's website.

PHIL: HTC Desire S officially launched in the Philippines - selling for Php 27,000




You know this is coming, right? During that event by HTC in Makati City, the Taiwan-based company launched, officially, the HTC Desire S. Successor to the popular HTC Desire, the Desire S looks similar to the original sans the bottom center button. The device is now available from authorized retailers for Php 27,000. For those who wants this smartphone to be tied with a plan, Smart is offering it for free with their Plan 2000. Anyone of you getting the Desire S?

RockMelt for iPhone gets updated to version 0.9.1

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I know, I have not blogged about the release of the RockMelt for iPhone browser. I totally missed this. Anyway RockMelt have updated the app to version 0.9.1 which includes bug fixes and "several performance enhancements". You can now download RockMelt for iPhone from the Apple App Store

Flash 10.2 gets updated includes hardware acceleration to videos and improves browser integration

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Adobe updated their Flash Player on the Android 3.0 Honeycomb platform (that means Android tablets sans the first gen Galaxy Tab). The update includes hardware acceleration for video and an enhanced browser integration. But what really is amazing here is the version of Honeycomb on the app's description at the Android Market. It says Android 3.1 Honeycomb. Is it an error?



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April 29, 2011

Nokia to create a "uniquely Nokia perspective" tablet says Elop


Nokia CEO, Stephen Elop, in an interview with a Finnish news, YLE, said that their tablet won't be like any other tablet. He said that his team's challenge is to create that tablet making sure that you can immediately tell it's a different device taking the "uniquely Nokia prospective." He could be talking about the photo above. That was a patent filed by Nokia in the US. Anyway, Elop added that they could “do things with some of the other software assets that we have.” which could mean that they won't be going with the Windows platform here (which I am sad since a Windows based tablet platform would sound great). BGR, is betting that Nokia might put in MeeGo to the device. Who knows really? 






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USA: HTC Droid Incredible 2 available at Verizon

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Verizon's Droid Incredible 2 is now available! Announced to be available by April 28th, the handset can now be purchased for $199.99 with a 2-year contract with Verizon. If you don't like that 2-year contract of it all, then the handset will cost you $439.99. The phone is the successor of the Droid Incredible, which one said to be one of the best smartphones ever. For those who are interested head over to Verizon to check out the device and their offer. For the specs click here.




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[Update] Google announces Android 2.3.4 to be coming in the "next few weeks"


Google have just announced Android 2.3.4 with its most noticeable feature, Google Talk. Oh ok, Google Talk is already in Android, it is actually the support for video calls that makes 2.3.4 unique. So, whenever there is a new version of Android, which device or devices get it first? Yup! The Google Nexus phones. But Google said that the newest version of Android will be rolled out in the "next few weeks" to Nexus S devices, maybe the Nexus One will get it soon.





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Samsung Galaxy S II launched in South Korea via all network carriers - 120 countries to closely follow


Samsung have officially launched "the best smartphone" in South Korea. The Samsung Galaxy S II is currently available in all three major network carriers in it's home turf and 120 other countries will shortly follow via 140 carriers. The Korean giant is expecting yet another 10 million units sold, just like what they did with the first Galaxy S.

PHIL: Apple iPad 2 officially available in the Philippines starting from Php 23,990

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Apple said that the iPad 2 will start popping up on local online Apple Stores starting 1AM (local time) in the 12 countries they have announced that the device will be launching. A little bit of prepping and changes, voila! The iPad 2 is now up for orders at the Apple Store Philippines.


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April 28, 2011

IND: Samsung officially launched the Google Nexus S


Samsung have officially launched the Google Nexus S in India. Samsung made the announced during an event in Chennai, India alongside with other Android devices. The Nexus S will be sold in the Indian market for Rs 29,250 and according to Samsung Hub, you can get the phone in a lower price from retailers. The Nexus S sports a 1GHz processor (single core), Android Gingerbread (stock no manufacturer overlays), a 5MP rear facing camera, WiFi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 2.1, GPS, NFC, 1500 mAh battery, and a 16GB internal storage.






PHIL: Online Apple Store being updated! preparing for the iPad 2 and the White iPhone 4?


I just checked out the online Apple Store in the Philippines and boy are they preparing their website for the iPad 2. As we already know, Apple have officially announced the availability of the iPad 2 in the Philippines. The much awaited arrival of the tablet will become a reality by tomorrow. Although Apple have not stated on their presser that the stocks coming in the Philippines will be limited a lot of local tech blogs have said that it will be in limited stock. Remember that the iPad 2 or the Apple Store (online) should be up and running by 1AM tomorrow.


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Apple officially announces the White iPhone 4


Apple have finally and officially announced the availability of the White iPhone 4 in the US. Via a press release, the Cupertino-based company will start selling the white-colored device starting tomorrow in the US and in markets outside the US. In US soil, it will be available at Apple, AT&T, Verizon stores and some select Authorized Apple Resellers. The device is given a suggested retail price of $199 for the 16GB, $299 for the 32GB with a new 2-year contract with AT&T or Verizon. For those who are outside the US, you can read the press release after the break.




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Google Chrome Stable: Updated to 11.0.696.57 - Chrome 11 launched


Google officially launches Chrome 11 via the Stable channel of Google Chrome. The Stable version of the browser is now updated to version 11.0.696.57 which include features like text-to-speech and speech-to-text. The update also comes with tons of bug fixes which you can view here


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April 27, 2011

Apple to officially launch the iPad 2 starting in April 28 to 12 more countries - Philippines included


Apple have officially announced the launching of the iPad 2 in 12 more countries starting in April 28th. These 12 countries include Japan, Hong Kong, Korea, India, Macau, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, South Africa, Turkey, and the United Arab Emirates. Japan will get the device first on April 28th while the other 11 countries (assuming all of them are) will be getting the iPad 2 on the next day (April 29th). This announcement, via a presser, confirms the previous rumor we have with the iPad 2 in the Philippines.



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TweetDeck for iPhone 2.0 release


TweetDeck released a new version (not an update) to their iPhone app. The TweetDeck for iPhone 2.0 is a completely new TweetDeck app which was made basically, from scratch. Version 2.0 gives TweetDeck users on the iPhone a new and revamped UI of TweetDeck with the inclusion of the app's support for the iPhone 4's Retina Display technology. Hence, the app has more graphics quality plus multi-tasking support.



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USA: Verizon announces the HTC Droid Incredible 2 to be launched on April 28 for $199.99


Verizon has finally announced when they will be launching the successor to the Verizon Droid Incredible. The HTC Droid Incredible 2 (or known as Incredible S in markets outside the US) was announced by HTC during the Mobile World Congress 2011. Verizon is set to launch the Incredible 2 on April 28th and will be offering it for $199.99 with a 2-year contract.


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USA: Sprint to launch the Nexus S 4G on May 8th - official


Finally, an official date when Sprint will be launching their version of the Nexus S. The "Pure Google" phone, the Nexus S 4G, is already on pre-order via Best Buy, but this is the only time that Sprint have announced when they will be selling the device in their store shelves. Anyway, the Nexus S 4G sports a 1GHz Samsung Hummingbird processor, a 4" Super AMOLED touch screen display, 16GB of internal storage, and of course  a stock Android Gingerbread. Sprint will start selling it on May 8th for $199.99 with a 2-year contract. Press release after the break.


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UK: HTC Wildfire S launching in April 27

Announced alongside 2 other Android devices during the Mobile World Congress 2011, the HTC Wildfire S will start selling in the UK tomorrow! Clove announced that the smartphone will be sold starting tomorrow for £199 (£238.80 with VAT) unlocked and SIM-free.

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Nintendo to unveil the successor of the Nintendo Wii in June


Oh yeah, the gaming console market. The Japanese company, Nintendo, have confirmed that they will be unveiling the successor to the Wii gaming system during the E3 Expo tradeshow in Los Angeles (June 7-9, 2011). Nintendo started it all, you know from the Wii, the PlayStation Move was born and from these two the Microsoft Kinect for the Xbox was born. 

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April 26, 2011

PHIL: HTC Desire S to get a launching event in April 28


The device is already available for pre-order in the Philippines and according to YugaTech, the device is given an SRP of Php 25,990. Today, I have just received an invitation to an HTC event that will be happening this coming Thursday. The event will launch the HTC Desire S in the Philippines alongside the company's celebration of being the Device Manufacturer of the Year for 2011.



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Sony to enter the tablet market with the announcement of the S1 & S2 Android 3.0 tablets


Sony announced two Android Honeycomb tablets that will soon hit the tablet market and will be their first challengers in that sector of the mobile industry. The S1 and the S2, although the design aren't final yet, are two sexy and very non-patent-infringing tablets. The S1 (left) is just like your ordinary tablet but the design is really something not taken from the ordinary. The S2 (right) on the other hand is a tablet that can fold itself and be easily stored or carried.

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BlackBerry PlayBook's commercial released


I don't know if commercials should come before the device gets launched or after it gets launched. But regardless of the situation, BlackBerry have released the PlayBook's commercial! I do not know about you but that QNX-based platform on the PlayBook is pretty. Want to buy the PlayBook? Click here to know where to get it. Watch the video after the break.


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USA: Best Buy to start selling the White iPhone 4 on Wednesday (April 27)


BGR, have obtained screen shots of Best Buy's internal inventory system and from the looks of it, it seems the retailer will be selling the white iPhone 4 starting this Wednesday. The retailer is said to be selling the AT&T and the Verizon version of the device. According to another screen shot of I don't know what said that the white iPhone 4 will also be sold over at AT&T but without the 32GB variant of the smartphone. All of these are still unconfirmed, apparently. Once these stuff gets official I'll be blogging about it.




Portugal gets first blood of the Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1v


It seems Portugal will be the first country to get the Galaxy Tab 10.1v. We already know that the 10.1v version of the tablet is the thicker Galaxy Tab 10.1 and will be exclusively sold by Vodafone operated markets. We first heard of Vodafone Australia launching the device in the land down under by May. And I thought they were the first to get, until Vodafone Portugal launching the device today.



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USA: Verizon's Samsung Droid Charge available for pre-order at Let's Talk for $249.99


When Verizon gave the Droid Charge the tag price it was at $299 with that usual 2-year contract with the Big Red. If that price seems to be a bit steep for your budget then Walmart/Let's Talk is offering the Droid Charge $50 lower than what Verizon is offering. 



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USA: Dell announces availability of the Dell Streak 7 WiFi in the US


The Dell Streak 7 WiFi only version is now available in the US. The Dell Streak 7 is the 2nd tablet from the company, featuring a larger 7" display from it's predecessor the 5-incher Dell Streak. Get the Dell Streak 7 now running on Android 2.2 Froyo with the Dell Stage UI and 16GB of internal storage for only $399.99. Head over to the Dell Online Store and get your credit cards ready for those who are interested.



USA: Acer Iconia Tab A500 now available at Best Buy for $450


Already selling in the UK, Acer's own challenger to the tablet market, the Acer Iconia Tab A500 running on Android 3.0 Honeycomb, is now available in the US via Best Buy. Announced to be available in the US, the tablet finally makes it's way into the US market for just $450 no contract.


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Samsung releases 4th commercial of the Galaxy S II - It's thin


The 4th commercial of the Samsung Galaxy S II has been released by Samsung! For those who missed the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd then you better check them out. This commercial boasts the thinness of the device. Being 8.49mm, the device helped that guy gain forgiveness from his girlfriend. Check out the video after the break.


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IND: The Samsung Galaxy S II is now available for pre-order in India!

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Yep! The Samsung Galaxy S II is now available in India for pre-orders! The device was first heard to be launching in the India on the month of May, and it seems those hearsays are true. ShopYourWorld is now accepting pre-orders to one of the most powerful phones to date and is promising to deliver it in "12 working days". The retailer is offering the 16GB (internal storage) Galaxy S II for Rs 39,900 and the 32GB for Rs 51,900. For those who wants the phone then head over at ShopYourWorld to pre-order now. For the phone's full specs click here.

April 25, 2011

Lenovo's next generation Android ThinkPad gets leaked



Remember the Lenovo IdeaPad U1 with LePad Slate? This tablet right here that is leaked, looks a lot like the hybrid. But this is different, they say. This is the next generation. So what's with this tablet (or hybrid)? This tablet  will be running on Android 3.0 Honeycomb and will also be equipped with an nVidia Tegra 2 processor. It will also be packed with an IPS display with a 1280 x 800 screen resolution, capative pens for writing, USB 2.0, microUSB, mini HDMI ports, and a full size SD card slot.


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USA: T-Mobile G2X Gingerbread update coming "soon"

The T-Mobile G2X when launched is running on Android 2.2 Froyo. T-Mobile USA's announcement via a tweet seems to confirm that the Gingerbread update of the G2X will come earlier than you'd expect it to come. Well, I hope that the update would start rolling out before the next T-Mobile flagship phone arrives, the HTC Sensation 4G. T-Mobile, via their Twitter timeline, have said that the Gingerbread update was already in testing even before the device was launched. So, just by that fact alone, a sooner than expected update is coming. I will be keeping you posted about it.



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USA: Sprint's Nexus S 4G now on pre-order at Best Buy


Sprint's version of the Nexus S (4G) is now available for pre-order over at Best Buy. AT&T and T-Mobile are already selling the pure Google phone the difference with Sprint's is that it will be using Sprint's WiMax network for their version of 4G. T-Mobile on the other hand is offering the Nexus S under their HSPA+ network which is also 4G. But for those who loves Sprint, you can now pre-order the device for $199.99 with a 2-year contract with Sprint. Without the contract the device will cost you $499.



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USA: Motorola Atrix 4G price drops to just $29.99 at Best Buy


The Motorola Atrix 4G is the company's first dual-core smartphone to be made available in the market (correct me if I'm wrong). The phone, when announced was a stellar device from Motorola, no doubt. The packs a dual-core processor and 1GB of RAM which is running on Android 2.2 Froyo. So why did Best Buy put a very low price on the superphone?


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USA: HTC Flyer now available for pre-order at Best Buy


The HTC Flyer, the WiFi version of the HTC Evo View 4G, will be exclusively offered by Best Buy in the US. Starting today, April 24th, Best Buy is already availabel for "pre-sale", probably meaning pre-orders. The tablet is already available for pre-order across the pond and today the US too gets it's share of the pre-order of it all stuff. HTC is putting a very lovable price on the WiFi only device, which will retail for $449.




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USA: iPhone coming to T-Mobile USA?


BGR just got a photo of a white iPhone with T-Mobile as it's network! Great! This means more can now get the iPhone if they dislike Verizon or AT&T's service. Anyway, the phone you see above runs on the same iOS version that was shot in Vietnam.  Internally, the phone is known to be N94, the Verizon model is known as the N92, while the standard GSM version is known as the N90. What is really interesting about this scoop is the fact that Apple is testing the possibility of putting the iPhone in T-Mobile  store shelves. Maybe they are planning to do that when the next iteration of the iPhone is here, which is most probably the iPhone 5.




Lenovo ThinkPad X1 photos gets leaked - its thin really thin


The Lenovo ThinkPad X1. Well, when it comes to aesthetics, I really am not a fan with the ThinkPads. Putting preference aside, I believe this ThinkPad right here is a jaw dropper. The 13.3-incher laptop is thin, really thin that's just by looking at it. Don't let it's thinness judge your imagination on what is inside the laptop, ok? Anyway, before we go into those stuff, the laptop is not yet announced by Lenovo, hence the title.

April 24, 2011

Windows Phone next update "Mango" to be called Windows Phone 7.5?


The "NoDo" updates are already being rolled out to WP7 devices. Now the next update is known as the "Mango" update. But internally, it is called Windows Phone 7.5. Will we be seeing a permanent change in the naming of these versions of Windows Phone after this comes out within this year? So what will the next update from "Mango" be named?

PHIL: The Apple iPad 2 is coming to the Philippines in April 29!


I cannot seem to access the source for this news but regardless of that fact I am still posting this blog. Yes people in the Philippines the iPad 2 is said to be coming in the country in April 29, says my source. This is not an April Fool's joke this is for real. The iPad 2 is really coming to town. Apple might not have the iPad 2 page up and running on their Philippines Apple Store online but I believe it will be up and about in the coming days. 


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Motorola Droid X^2 press shots leaked


Just to make it clear, this is the first time that I will be posting about the successor of the Verizon Motorola Droid X. Yup, and it is named as the Motorola Droid X^2 (squared). It does not resemble any noticeable difference in how the device looks from it's predecessor aside from the name (Droid X^2) on it;s behind.



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April 23, 2011

USA: Samsung Infuse 4G will be available in May, says Walmart


Remember that? The Samsung Infuse 4G, announced by AT&T during CES 2011. This will be their second 4G device after the HTC Inspire 4G. The latest news we got from this device is from Walmart. According to the flyers that they are said to be sending out (see photo), the device will hit the market on May.


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USA: HTC Sensation 4G product page goes live for T-Mobile

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Whenever this device will officially land in the US shores, the HTC Sensation 4G will definitely arrive may it be on June 8 or whenever. Anyway, HTC have put the product page of the smartphone on their website to live (see photo). For those who are interested with the device you can sign up for more information about when the device will be available in the US. Of course, we already know that the Sensation 4G is a T-Mobile exclusive.


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LG announces the LG Optimus Big - NOVA display


LG, on Friday, announced the LG Optimus Big, the smartphone we got to get a glimpse on beside an iPhone back in March. This is also LG's biggest smartphone to date with a 4.3" which sport's LG's latest screen technology, the NOVA display. The phone was announced in it's home turf in South Korea in the name of LG LU6800.




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USA: T-Mobile gives any G-Slate buyer a $100 discount

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Good find by Endgadget! This offer was offered to those who signed up for a special promotional offer the carrier teased recently, Endgadget says. But all of you know that the tablet is somehow, a bit on the pricey side of it all, which stands at $549 on contract. But, you can slash a whole $100 out of that making the tablet more affordable for would-be buyers bringing the price down to just $430 (assuming you have an existing voice plan with the carrier or you can sign up for one). So what do you have to do to get that price slashing action there? Just use the reference promo code GSLATE100 when you get the tablet via the phone. Check out the photo above for the steps to do! Have a happy 3D capable tablet day to you!


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April 22, 2011

USA: HTC Thunderbolt 4G's price drops to $129.99 on Amazon


Amazon have dropped the price of the HTC Thunderbolt 4G which is a 4G LTE phone offered by Verizon. The said handset is Verizon's first 4G LTE smartphone, so when this device was launched a lot bought it and I believe those who have this handset did note regret why they got it. Amazon is now offering it for only $129.99 on contract. With that sum of money, you you'd be getting a 4.3-inch touch screen device with a 1GHz processor. So move along now, the offer is not forever. This offer is valid only until midnight PT on Monday.


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