eXpansys Group Acquires MobilePlanet

[Mike Temporale]

<div class='os_post_top_link'><a href='http://davesipaq.com/news/004766/expansys_acquires_mobileplanet' target='_blank'>http://davesipaq.com/news/004766/expansys_acquires_mobileplanet</a><br /><br /></div><i>"The UK based eXpansys Group today announced that they have acquired MobilePlanet Inc., the leading US multi-channel reseller of mobile computing and wireless products. MobilePlanet posted revenues of USD $21 million in 2004. The Acquisition will help to secure the groups position as the premier specialist online retailer of mobile devices in the world with a forecast turnover of $200 Million for the next financial year."</i><br /><br />I've never used either of these companies, but I know a lot of you have used them to satisfy your gadget desires. Hopefully the result of this merger will help produce a larger selection of devices at a lower price point for more of us! Ok, I can dream, right? Where do you buy all your gadgets and accessories from?

[vincenzosi]

When it comes to mobile hardware, I almost exclusively use Mobile Planet. Even though they're a bit on the pricey side, 9 times out of 10, what I want is in stock and it ships quickly. My experiences with them have been outstanding.

Hopefully a takeover won't hurt that.

[xultar]

When it comes to mobile hardware, I almost exclusively use Mobile Planet. Even though they're a bit on the pricey side, 9 times out of 10, what I want is in stock and it ships quickly. My experiences with them have been outstanding.

Hopefully a takeover won't hurt that.

Straight UP! I agree. I love MP. I've shopped @ MP since the beginning. I hope this doesn't mess up stuff on our side but I hope we'll get access to the expansys UK product line also.

[Kris Kumar]

Like MobilePlanet, have good things to say about them. :-)

eXpansys..hmm..where should I start. Well my experience was not that bad. But in today's everything online age, I was suprised that eXpansys's order tracking system and inventory tracking system were not up to the mark. :twisted:

I hope the takeover doesn't affect MobilePlanet's image.

[Ned]

I've purchase many items from MobilePlanet for years. Their people are knowledgeable about their product line. One time I made a purchase in which I goofed and had no trouble returning the item.

Suffice to say, I haven't had a good experience with eXpansys and have not purchased from them in quite some time.

I too, hope this takeover doesn't ruin MobilePlanet and the good will they've built with their customer base.

[PPCMD]

I have used MobilePlanet and they were excellent. Product arrived on time and as ordered. Expansys, well no thanks not interested in round 2.