Tech News: Samsung sells Galaxy Tab WiFi at Php16,990 (April 1 to 17 only)

**beni23** · April 5th, 2011 10:38 AM

Buti na lang di pa ako bumili kahapon. Nanggigigil na ako dun sa Entry-level ng IPad eh, P19900 na lang. :bwahaha:

Good things come to those who wait na lang ako. Haha!

**Monseratto** · April 5th, 2011 12:06 PM

**CLAVEL3699** · April 14th, 2011 05:55 PM

Originally Posted by hondaboot

nag sale na nga ang accent micro ng Ipad 16GB Wifi for 15k eh

kailan? Saan?

**shadow** · April 14th, 2011 09:26 PM

F*ck that! I'm taking back what I earlier posted I think I'm getting one this weekend. saka na yun ipad2 later pag nag abroad na lang kami saka na ako bili ng ipad.

**renzo_d10** · April 14th, 2011 10:27 PM

Originally Posted by CLAVEL3699

kailan? Saan?

sa Middle Earth.

**boybi** · April 14th, 2011 10:31 PM

Nagkakaubusan na ng iPad 1 sa Singapore. Halos yung 64gb versions nalang ang available isa ilang mga stores. Preparing for the arrival of iPad 2 na, probably within this April. Sayang at hindi ko naabutan.

**hondaboot** · April 14th, 2011 10:53 PM

iPAD2 is roughly 21K kasi $500+

and yes i've tried android, pang-jologs ang touchscreen neto but better than Nokia

the closest responsive touchscreen is the Windows Phone 7 mobile pero matatagalan pa eto maging mainstream

as of now, I got an Iphone, my wife an Ipod Touch and i'll be buying an Ipad2 soon.

Apple is teh best!

**Patti** · April 14th, 2011 11:33 PM

Kay Kim medyo mataas pa presyo ng ipad2

http://kimstore.multiply.com/tag/apple

**beni23** · April 14th, 2011 11:39 PM

Originally Posted by CLAVEL3699

kailan? Saan?

Na-talksh*t ako niyan brad. Nagpauto naman ako at pumunta agad ako. Si OB/Jimnyeatworld/etc etc pala yan, kaya pala. :bwahaha:

**chua_riwap** · April 21st, 2011 07:07 AM

how about this offer from smart? the ZTE V9, 7" Android 2.2-powered tablet.
may naka-try na sa inyo?

http://www.philstar.com/Article.aspx...ticleId=678472

Smart introduces low-cost Android-powered tablet

MANILA, Philippines - Wireless leader Smart Communications has introduced a low-cost tablet that it said will further ‘democratize’ Internet access in the country.

The ZTE V9, a seven-inch Android 2.2-powered tablet is being bundled with Smart Bro – the wireless Internet service of Smart Broadband Inc. Launched last week, the ZTE V9 is Smart’s most affordable tablet computer to date with a suggested retail price of P12,795.

“The ZTE V9 is an affordable way for our subscribers to get the rich Internet experience of desktops and laptops, and the convenience and portability of Internet-capable mobile phones,” Smart chief wireless advisor Orlando Vea said.

“We know that many Filipinos still access the Internet mainly through Internet cafes and work or school computers. With low-cost Internet devices such as this, we aim to increase the country’s Internet population, by enabling more people to easily have their own personal Internet access device,” Vea added.

Initially being offered for prepaid subscription, Smart is making available the ZTE V9 on affordable payment terms. Subscribers may pay in six monthly installments at zero percent interest through participating credit cards. It comes with a Smart Bro prepaid SIM with five days of unlimited Internet browsing. Subscribers may then register the Smart Bro prepaid account to avail of Unlisurf packages, Per Minute packages, or All Text packages.

But more than just for Internet surfing, Smart officials expect Smart Bro to revolutionize the way subscribers use data services through the ZTE V9.

Because the tablet is powered by Android OS, ZTE V9 owners can easily customize and make their tablet more relevant to their needs and preferences with downloadable applications or apps. These apps, thousands of which are available in the Android Market, can expand the tablet’s functionalities with various information, connectivity, social networking, gaming and multimedia services, all supported by Smart Bro’s connectivity.

These apps will also make it easier for Smart to deploy future data-driven services direct to its subscribers, officials said.

But aside from its data-centric features, Smart Bro Prepaid subscribers using the ZTE V9 may also use their Smart Bro account to access the tablet’s SMS and voice call functionalities.

Other key features of the ZTE V9 include a three-megapixel camera, WiFi, USB connectivity, built-in apps such as multimedia player, maps, YouTube, e-mail and more, and storage memory expandable up to 32 gigabytes.

With the launch of the ZTE V9 and with other affordable tablets and smartphones coming soon, Smart officials are confident that they will be able to capture new subscribers especially for its broadband services.

“We may think that we already have a mature and active Internet user group but only around 30 percent of the country’s total population has Internet connectivity. By providing more and more affordable Internet touchpoints, we’d like those in the other 70 percent, particularly those in lower income groups, to experience the benefits of the Internet as well,” Vea said.

He added that with the tablets’ portability powered by Smart Bro’s proven coverage nationwide, they are determined to connect every Filipino, especially those in far-flung areas and islands across the country.

Believed to be the new wave of Internet connectivity, tablets have surged in popularity since last year because of its high mobility and its possibilities in changing the Internet, information and media landscapes.

Research firm Gartner placed total tablet sales in 2010 at 17.6 million, outnumbering former bestsellers laptops and netbooks. With the emergence of several low-cost tablets, it is expecting tablet sales to reach 69.5 million this year.

Smart was the first telco to introduce the tablet in the country with the Samsung Galaxy Tab fully powered with network and data services.