Six Hundred for a Tablet and A Touch Screen Cellphone

@ARIES1973 (11426)
Legaspi, Philippines
November 29, 2012 7:49am CST
I was amazed when one of my office mates showed us her new gadgets from a recently approved plan on Sun Cellular, one of the network companies in our country. I was more surprised when she told us that she have it for a plan 600 under the company's smartphone and tablet bundle offer. It means she would only pay for 600 pesos ($15.00) per month for 30 months. Wow! This is very affordable! Well, as of now I don't know much yet of the features of a tablet. But if it could save some of my works and it would be possible for me to check the status of some of the programs that we have so that I could refer to it whenever the higher level would require some reports, then perhaps I would consider applying for the said plan. I think this can be a good alternative also for participating in myLot. Sometimes, it is very hard for me to bring my laptop all the time. What are your opinions about it my friends? Have a nice day!
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16 responses
@surekharathi (14146)
• India
30 Nov 12
Ohhh God really is this true? I think not because last time I heard Govt. serving the TABLET PC for college students but this was not true. I am waiting when came this cost in my area. STill I not know any information about it.
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@Hatley (163781)
• Garden Grove, California
30 Nov 12
hi laughing woman then you wou ld get a new tabket if you could get a good deal like that? I know my sons lap top is dying and he really wants to get a tablet but here they are pretty expensive to buy. hope you can 'get a deal like her office mate got.
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@ARIES1973 (11426)
• Legaspi, Philippines
30 Nov 12
@ Hi sure! The offer is available in our country and yes it is true. But of course there are so many factors to consider before I actually go for a plan like this. As of now I am not decided whether to take the offer or not. Thank you for sharing!
@jaiho2009 (39142)
• Philippines
29 Nov 12
This is really a good offer. I guess I consider checking this one since I really need to have a table for my presentation. Laptop is too heavy to carry around and somehow not too convenient for presentation. Thanks for this info and now I will check the Sun website
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@jaiho2009 (39142)
• Philippines
30 Nov 12
I visited the store this afternoon and sorry to say that I am not satisfied with it. I once work with telecommunications company (international one) and compared what our network services offered here- there's a bid difference.. Actually- paying 600 for that promo is not worth.- it's kind of hard to elaborate (but my work experience with telecommunications tells me so) it's not worth the price.
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@ARIES1973 (11426)
• Legaspi, Philippines
30 Nov 12
Thank you for that information jaiho. You know I am not very familiar with tablet particularly especially with postpaid plans because I prefer prepaid ever since I had my cellphone. The offer seems to be very attractive, but I am a person who goes for quality so before I buy something, I would really search for product reviews either online or with the people around me. Thank you for this additional information your provided herein.
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@ARIES1973 (11426)
• Legaspi, Philippines
30 Nov 12
Hi jaiho! Yes. At first glance, it is really such a nice offer. But of course we have to study the offer because the plan would be for 30months and there is no way that we can back out once we signed up already. So I am weighing the pros and con plus other factors. Thank you for sharing!
@lkbooi (16070)
• Malaysia
30 Nov 12
Hi ARIES1973, I like the plan mentioned if it were to be available here. but I don't think so. Yeah, tablet is very much slim and light in weight as well compared to laptop. It's handy to bring along when away from home. Before owning my smartphone I used to bring my laptop with me when going on vacation or having errand outside. This is for the convenience to surf net as well doing mylot post I'm happy with my smartphone as I can surf net whenever free wifi is accessible, like having meal or drinking coffee in outlets, waiting boarding plane in airport riding public transports with such great facility. Since I have wifi at home so I don't subscribe data for my phone. If having personal data I can get online at anytime and anywhere conveniently. Of course we have to pay for it I would like to get the wonderful device just paying for $15 pesos per month for 30 months if there is such offer here. Have a nice day and happy posting
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@lkbooi (16070)
• Malaysia
2 Dec 12
Yeah, it's wise to learn more about the device we wish to have before buying. We can get true info from friends experience or from online review for safe purpose. Doing extra work though it is rather troublesome and time consuming, at least with no regret later for money paid will not return back
@ARIES1973 (11426)
• Legaspi, Philippines
30 Nov 12
Hi lkbooi! This offer is very interesting on my part too! Imagine to have something that I want for such a low amount. But of course I have to study about it before I finally decide to have one. Thank you for sharing!
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@bluespygirl (2112)
• Philippines
19 Dec 12
Hello. I think I have commented on this topic but I would like to add something.. My mom just got this promo from Sun cellular. It is nice to have a tablet and a phone for only 600 a month but the tablet is not good. It has a very slow processor. It takes slow to connect to facebook on wifi. well, my mom enjoys it anyway for she uses it on games only. We had downladed games like fruit slicer. I wish to put more games to it for her but I seldom go to wi fi areas.
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@ARIES1973 (11426)
• Legaspi, Philippines
21 Dec 12
Hi bluespygirl! Well, anyway if your mom just use it for games then it would be fine. So definitle it would not be good for working online if the processor is slow. Thank you for this additional information. Merry Christmas!
@bluespygirl (2112)
• Philippines
30 Nov 12
I know that Sun Cellular offers this kind of plan with a free tablet and cellular phone. I am saddened because they released that promo a week after I availed their other plan. Anyway, for me, I still prefer laptop or netbook over tablets but this offer of Sun Cellular is okay with tablet than buying it. It will save me a lot of money but I can't avail it anymore. I wish I should have gotten that
@ARIES1973 (11426)
• Legaspi, Philippines
30 Nov 12
Hi bluespygirl! It's okay. There will be new promos in the future which you could avail. The truth is as of now I am having a second thought on availing this promo. I have my laptop which I could use and still in perfect condition aside from the battery which needed to be always charged at all times because it will go lowbat in minutes. Secondly, I already have two cellphones and everyone in the house has their own units. Thinking these things over made me realized that if I avail of a new gadget as of now, isn't it that I am just spending over something which is not really necessary? Thank for sharing!
• Philippines
1 Dec 12
Well, yeah. It would be an additional expense on your part. I don't think you really need it for now. The promo is really hard to resist. :)
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@ARIES1973 (11426)
• Legaspi, Philippines
2 Dec 12
Yes I agree with you. Sometimes we are just being carried away by attractive promos. Thank you.
@911Ricki (13588)
• Canada
1 Dec 12
That is a very good price, and if it's beneficial for you then go for it. I have a Blackberry phone and pay $85.00 a month for my phone. Plus, $35.00 a month for internet for my laptop.
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@ARIES1973 (11426)
• Legaspi, Philippines
1 Dec 12
Hi ricki! That is what I am thinking right now. Would it be beneficial or just an additional burden on my part? I have my cellphone, actually 2 cellphones. I have my laptop although sometimes bringing the laptop all the time makes my shoulder painful. But it is bearable. And besides if I will get that one, how can i save more for my dream car? Oh well, I think i have to reconsider my plan of getting this promo. Thank you for sharing!
@911Ricki (13588)
• Canada
1 Dec 12
It's really up to you. If your current electronics suit your needs then keep them and save your money. But if in the long run this new purchase would save you more money then go for it.
@williamjisir (22819)
• China
17 Dec 12
It is affordable to get a Tablet and a touch screen cellphone for six hundred dollars this way. In our country we also have this kind of similar service, but I got a free smartphone on the condition that I can consume a certain amount of calling fee in a month. And my calling fee is more than that, namely, I have no problem to consume that much call fee. I am glad that I got it for paying nothing to the mobile phone company. But I have to have the same service for three years with the same phone number, which has been used for many years.
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@ARIES1973 (11426)
• Legaspi, Philippines
17 Dec 12
Hi william! That is only 600 pesos or 15 dollars. A very cheap plan available in our country. Actually, I did not go for it because it is not very timely. Thank you for sharing!
@Hatley (163781)
• Garden Grove, California
30 Nov 12
Hi Aries well I am still doing well on my desktop computer wthat was rebuilt for me but my son says his laptop is slowly dying and he is either g oing to buy a tablet or else rebuild the newer desktop his employer gave him that needs s few parts. When my computer and monitor did a meltdown in may he rebuilt my computer from scratch with all new parts. lol.So it will either tablet or desktop computer. My desk top does fine for me as I am not able to get around that well to be carrying a laptop around while having to use a walker just to walk lol I do think your office mate really has a good deal for her new tablet. My son does really want a new one but yet hes not got a lot of money.[
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@ARIES1973 (11426)
• Legaspi, Philippines
30 Nov 12
Hi miss hatley! Actually, if my thing is still working fine, I am more likely preventing myself from buying a new one with similar function. That is why I am always weighing things over before finally deciding on matters particularly if it is about buying a new thing. As of now one of our friends here shared that upon viewing the site, she can say that the offer is not a good one. I am also considering her opinion about it and my personal opinion also. I would always go for quality. It seems that the brand of the item being offered is very new to me so I am still considering researching about it. Thank you for sharing!
@aabuda (1722)
• Philippines
30 Nov 12
Hello...Yes, they have that kind of plan. Actually I am kinda confuse on what plan to have since the one that you mentioned only has Php250 ($6.1) consumable in order to have internet or for calls to other networks. I am actually focusing on the Internet hours for me to have Mylot and my other online activities. I am also interested to their Gadget Bundle plan 799 (they have plan 999, but I can't afford it), this plan comes with a free T10 tablet and a pocket wifi..and comes with a 60 minutes of free internet. I think it is a cool plan.
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@ARIES1973 (11426)
• Legaspi, Philippines
1 Dec 12
Yes that was what is included in the plan as far as I remember. Well, I am not very familiar with the other plans of Sun but I'm sure this company is a good one. You can go for the one which you think could give you the best offer. As for me, I still have to think it over. Especially now, my relatives are already planning to come to our house on Christmas Day. So I have to save some amount for that also. Thank you for sharing!
@ardoy0731 (7308)
• Philippines
30 Nov 12
Well that would be a great deal though which make me curious enough what are the things and features included in the package or deal. It is quite attractive to avail the promo since it is really so affordable. Hope that your really enjoy it. Great deal.
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@ARIES1973 (11426)
• Legaspi, Philippines
30 Nov 12
Hi ardoy! What I know is that these two gadgets are free when you sign up on plan 600 which would last for 30 months. Yo will have to enjoy unlimited Sun call ant text and a 350texts to other networks and 250 pesos consumable. I still have to think about it. Thank you for sharing!
• Philippines
30 Nov 12
This is the postpaid plan being offered by Sun Cellular right? Well, a lot have been attracted by this promo and actually, we're thinking of getting one too! Well, the phone and the tablet works pretty well and the price is really reasonable and affordable!
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@ARIES1973 (11426)
• Legaspi, Philippines
1 Dec 12
Hi watch! Yes and I think a lot of people already availed of this promo. Actually, in the office, if my office mates would see that something is being given on a good deal, we will certainly go for it. But as of now, since we already have similar things, most of us are already not that interested even the price is really affordable. Personally, I am already thinking if availing of this one is practical or not. Thank you for sharing!
• India
29 Nov 12
Hi friend, good to hear about this, if this gadget is available in low price, then there is nothing wrong in buying it. Go ahead and book for yours. Hope you will get it soon and be active here with your new gadget
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@ARIES1973 (11426)
• Legaspi, Philippines
29 Nov 12
Hi vid! I will try to read some review about the product also. It doesn't always means that if the price is low then it is a good deal. Yes I hope I would be able to use that gadget also. Thank you for sharing!
• Howrah, India
29 Nov 12
This is the real fact of today the price of tablets and cell phones are lesser than the petrol and diesel...
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@ARIES1973 (11426)
• Legaspi, Philippines
30 Nov 12
Hi arnaboy! Yes, this is somewhat true because of the mass production. Thank you for sharing!
@kmouano (27)
• Philippines
29 Nov 12
Hi! I heard about that offer from Sun. The tablet, as whatI heard and read, is only an entry-level tablet. I also want to avail of that postpaid plan. Please update me if you have anything new about these gadgets. Thanks in advance!
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@ARIES1973 (11426)
• Legaspi, Philippines
29 Nov 12
Hi kmouano! I will also try to read about the brand. I'll be looking for some reviews about the brand itself. If it is a locally made product, the features, the hardware and if it easy to use. Thank you for sharing!
@mrsuniega (786)
• Philippines
29 Nov 12
wow that is cheap, a 600 for cellphone and a tablet. Is that a promo from Sun cellular? What brand is that? hope you can tell us more about it. thanks ARIES.
@ARIES1973 (11426)
• Legaspi, Philippines
29 Nov 12
Hi mrsuniega! Yeah the price is really that affordable. The fact that we will get two gadgets for that amount. But of course we should also have to consider other factors such as the quality of the item itself. Thank you for sharing!
• Howrah, India
29 Nov 12
This is the real fact of today the price of tablets and cell phones are lesser than the petrol and diesel...