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Old 09-26-2006, 05:30 AM
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Default Treo 750v Available From Vodafone UK Starting Next Week

http://www.engadget.com/2006/09/25/...al-launch-date/

"Following numerous spy shots, reviews, and announcements regarding this device, there's pretty much nothing that we don't know about its feature set but despite all the interest, a solid release date has yet to be announced. Well, until now that is, as Vodafone has finally updated its UK site to list an October 2nd launch (why do we feel like this thing has been 'launched' like ten times already?), with that same vague pricing window of 'free to �127.66 ($242.90).'"



After all the fuss and alarums, it's finally here - for Europe at least. Vodafone UK has the Treo 750v available starting next week. Lucky devils :wink: Just as an aside, am I the only one who finds contract/subsidised pricing hopelessly confusing?
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Old 09-26-2006, 05:44 AM
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I find subsidized units for new/renewing customers insulting. They SHOULD get some kind of deal, but a better deal should be for those who have been long-time customers. It's easier and cheaper to keep customers than it is to get new ones... Business 101.
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Old 09-26-2006, 06:03 AM
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I find subsidized units for new/renewing customers insulting.
That's an angle I've never thought of - but wouldn't it be possible for a business model built on medium-term locked-in contracts (featuring subsidised devices) encourage churning on the part of customers? Operators/carriers might not have any incentive to design solutions to keep long-time customers if that's the case.

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It's easier and cheaper to keep customers than it is to get new ones... Business 101.
All too true - and something many companies tend to forget.
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