Samsung today launched its first Andorid smartphone for Indonesia, the Galaxy Spica. The phone offered as a bundle with new prepaid card wether from XL, Indosat, Telkomsel, Tri, or Axis. Priced at Rp 3,500,000 (US $350) unlocked, customers need to pay at least Rp 150,000 (US $15) per month for unlimited internet access.
The long-awaited iPhone 3G has been launched in Jakarta, on March 20. I was there to join the event and feel the excitement. Sited at South Pavilion, Pacific Place, the first transaction was delayed one hour from 8 pm to 9 pm. I won’t show you how the iPhone 3G look like but I will show you the crowd instead, there were Anjasmara, Cut Mini, Indra Bekti, and more. Enjoy!
Thank you for your reservation.
We are very happy to confirm that we will be launching the iPhone 3G on March 20th at 8 PM at Pacific Place in South Jakarta and we would like you to join us for the celebration.
As promised because you registered, you can be one of the first people to purchase an iPhone 3G from Telkomsel.
What do I need to do?
As you can imagine that demand is overwhelming, so we need to know when you would like to buy your iPhone 3G.
Please click on the link below to indicate your preferred time for purchasing during the launch weekend. http://www.telkomsel.com/iphone/iphone_menu_conf.php. Remember that only the person who has registered will be able to purchase an iPhone
Since I placed an order for iPhone 3G through Telkomsel website more than a month ago, finally I got email from Mark L Chambers, DVP. Product Marketing of PT. Telkomsel. The email said that the iPhone I ordered is getting closer to have and he ask me to share the love with my friends. Read the email below:
Interesting news for Indonesian who can not stand to wait the official Apple iPhone coming to Indonesia in 2008. Yes the unlocked iPhone is already hit Indonesian market through Indonesia Apple Community (id-apple@googlegroups.com). As mentioned on the screenshot above, the unlocked of 8GB iPhone available for 7,7000,000 IDR (or about $850, compare to $400 of the locked and official one). You can reach the seller via email or mobile phone as captured on the screenshot. The phone also mentioned to work with any mobile operator except Telkomsel.
Indonesia is one of the biggest cellphones market in Asia. And in Jakarta, the biggest cellphone center located at ITC Roxy Mas, West jakarta. Most of people there choose to shop cellphone (indonesian: ponsel) at Roxy Mas because usually lower prices compared to other places. And most of local mobile magazine always take ITC Roxy Mas as barometer of cellphone prices.
(Credit: indag dki jakarta)
(See ITC Roxy Mass at google map: http://wikimapia.org/382437/ )
Most of new cellphones product in the Jakarta’s market still use the GSM System, and the fixed-wireless phone (CDMA) still under 50% of GSM. But CDMA phones are expected to gain in popularity this year, as operators’ services improve and people become more accustomed with the technology. The low availability of fixed-lines — only about nine million of the country’s 220 million people have access to fixed-line phones — should support the trend. The big manufacturers include: Nokia, Samsung, Sony Ericson, LG, & Motorola continue to rush for a share of the growing market. And PT Telkomsel, PT Satelindo, PT Excelcomindo Pratama, PT Natrindo and PT Indosat MultiMedia Mobile (IM3) are the top five mobile operator in Jakarta/Indonesia.
According to wikipedia, Kebaya are believed to originate from China hundreds of years ago. On the island of Java before 1600, kebaya were sacred clothing to be worn only by members of the Javanese monarchy. Now kebayas are very popular among Indonesian and Malaysian women.
Anne Avantie is one of the best asian fashion designer, the one who brings traditional kebaya style to modern fashion design. For some designers, Anne Avantine is a miracle. Her design make traditional and ethnic clothing become luxurious fashions. She has begun to come off as a masters in communications as her use of strategic PR has begun to make her fashion lines recognized around the world. The world is obviously thankful, as her fashion lines are now being sought all over the globe.
