FoneFrenzy offers $1,000,000; MORE than Gawker to see Apple’s Tablet/iPhone

January 13, 2010 by 6 Comments

So today all around twitter and the press, I see that Gawker is offering $100,000 to get their hands on the rumored Apple Tablet. While I think this is a great promo stunt to get readers to Gawker’s website and get photos of the actual product, we fear that $100,000 for a hands on is not quite enough. Also, there is no “proof” that Gawker actually has the money to back up this claim. Well we do have $1,000,000 in cash and the picture of me below is with $1,000,000 in cash as proof! That’s right – One Millions Dollars in cash!

You read that right, a real $1,000,000 in cash in parked right  front of me. Unfortunately, it’s not my money and I wouldn’t give it to anyone just to play with an Apple Tablet or iPhone for an hour, when I could wait less than a month (or six months in case of the iPhone) and buy it for a pretty decent price.

Although, I do have a real offer with picture proof! Below is a photo of what we have to offer.

That’s right! We are offering $23.97 in my change bowl (bowl not included but if you give me some alone time with either device, I’ll throw it in), a bag of Reese’s mini cups, Oberto Teriyaki Beef Jerky, David’s Sunflower seeds and a box of Captain Crunch! You read it here first with picture proof of what we are willing to give you for an opportunity. Not only will I provide all of this goodness, I will also drive to the Bay Area in Nor Cal and deliver it all personally. I’ll even pay for gas! So what are you waiting for, start sending those emails with some pics!

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Rogers begins offering free upgrade from Dream to Magic for those who want Android 2.1

January 13, 2010 by 1 Comment

Rogers took off its mean hat a couple of weeks ago and told its customers that the HTC Dream (G1 in the U.S.) would not be upgradeable to Android 2.1 due to the lack of internal storage. They said that they share the same frustration as their customers and are willing to offer a solution. Fast forward to today and is now allowing Dream users to upgrade to the HTC Magic (MyTouch 3G in the U.S.) for FREE! Yes the free upgrade is now available to customers until January 26th. The downsides, and yes there are more than 1, are that you will have to sign a new 3 year agreement with Rogers, essentially renewing your current contract, and the Magic does NOT have a physical keyboard like the Dream. So you have to basically choose, Android 2.1 or a tactile keyboard. Here is the official announcement made by Rogers.

“Current Rogers customers who activated a new Rogers HTC Dream through Dec. 31, 2009 – either through upgrade or a new activation – may upgrade that device to an HTC Magic for a limited time.
Upgrades must be done through Customer Care (1-888-Rogers1) or through Rogers.com (existing 3yr data plan required for online upgrades, instructions below). This special upgrade offer does not apply at retail.
This limited-time upgrade is available between January 12 and January 26 only.
The $79 upgrade cost of the device, plus the $35 administration fee are being waived. Customers who choose to take advantage of this offer get a $599 phone for $0 with the renewal of a three-year term from the date of the upgrade (For most customers, this will represent a contract extension of seven months or less).
The upgrade is completely optional. Customers who choose to can stick with their HTC Dreams and remain in their current contracts.”

So now we know Android 2.1 doesn’t fit on the G1. So will T-Mobile offer U.S. customers a similar solution? (Maybe to the NEXUS?!?!) Let’s hope they offer something because there are two people in my family who own a G1. ^^

[Via Engadget]

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