Dell's new powerhouse Precision M4600 and M6600 workstation laptops on sale May 10

We got a dose of details on Dell's new Precision M4600 and M6600 workstations yesterday, and though impressed by their specs, we were left without answers to two very important questions: when can we get them, and how much will they cost? There must be some mind readers in Round Rock, because today Dell revealed that the machines will make their debut on May 10 with prices starting at $1,678 for the M4600 and $2,158 for its 17-inch big brother, though prices surely escalate quickly from there. Turns out, the laptops also have optional IPS and four-finger multi-touch displays for your viewing pleasure and RAID support for your (and your employer's) peace of mind. That's some stellar hardware for some serious coin, so interested parties should start brown-nosing the bossman immediately -- or maybe just get a second job. PR's after the break.

New Dell Precision Workstations Support Flexible Work Environments with Uncompromised Performance

New Dell Precision M4600 and M6600, the world's most powerful 15.6" and 17.3" mobile workstations, enable professionals to work anywhere, anytime without sacrificing performance

New Dell Precision R5500 rack workstation delivers uncompromised performance and scalability to remote users while safeguarding and centralizing customer data

Dell partners with leading ISVs to certify its workstations with professional software applications for optimized performance and reliability

ROUND ROCK, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dell today announced the next generation Dell Precision M4600 and M6600 mobile workstations and dual-socket Dell Precision R5500 rack workstation, building upon the company's heritage of delivering the highest-performing and most scalable workstation products. These mobile and remote systems, specifically designed for professionals who need raw horsepower, scalable performance and application certification, deliver a desktop workstation experience without being tied to a specific location.

"Dell Precision workstations with NVIDIA Quadro ensure these professionals are getting the kind of visualization and high performance computing horsepower they demand."
Dell Precision M4600 and M6600 Mobile Workstations:

Ten years after launching the first ever mobile workstation, Dell continues its leadership by introducing new mobile systems that are ideal for professional 2D or 3D computing and analyzing massive amounts of data. The Dell Precision M4600 and M6600 represent the world's most powerful 15.6" and 17.3" mobile workstations with 2nd generation Intel® Core™ i7 processor Extreme edition and 1600MHz system memory options.

Dell successfully packed more performance and power into its new mobile workstations while at the same time increasing usability for on-the-go productivity. The Dell Precision M4600 combines incredible performance with a durable yet lightweight 15.6" size and now offers a keyboard with a number pad, increased maximum memory capacity of 32GB1, outstanding performance and protection of data with RAID 0/1, and increased hard disk drive (HDD) maximum up to 750GB2.

The 17.3" Dell Precision M6600 unites exceptional processing and graphics performance and productivity-boosting features in a sleek and dependable professional system. The M6600 is designed for the most demanding users looking for a larger display, higher scaling graphics options and additional storage with up to three options including an optional 2nd HDD and 128GB2 solid state drive (SSD) mini card with RAID 5 support. The M6600 will also offer the new flagship NVIDIA Quadro 5010M mobile professional graphics with 4GB2 of GFX memory in the coming months.

Enhancements and options to the new mobile workstation family include:

Sleek and professional redesign with a rigid and durable aluminum and magnesium alloy chassis and MIL-STD 810G tested for extreme temperatures, vibration, dust, altitude and shock;

Certification on the top applications from Autodesk, Dassault Systemes, PTC, Siemens PLM Software and many others to ensure established software reliability for demanding applications;

Wide range of AMD FirePro™ Mobility Professional Graphics and NVIDIA Quadro Professional Graphics options with up to 2GB2 GDDR5 dedicated memory for high performance and accuracy for complex models;

Optional four-finger multi-touch display for drawing, writing, editing and zooming onscreen with fingers or stylus and touch-enabled engineering software applications;

Optional 100 percent color correct PremierColor IPS RGB LED display with PremierColor calibration software for accurate color reproduction and brilliant clarity for bright, crisp images3;

Expansive DDR3 memory with four DIMM slots for up to 32GB1 of 1333MHz memory or up to 16GB1 of 1600MHz memory for blistering performance;

Connectivity to virtually all peripherals with five USB ports including two USB 3.0, two USB 2.0 and one combination USB 2.O and eSATA and three video out options including DisplayPort, VGA and HDMI;

NVIDIA Optimus™ technology that intelligently detects graphics performance needed to help extend battery life;

AMD Eyefinity technology that supports up to five simultaneous displays4 for workflow productivity and increased visual real estate for viewing large models and multiple applications;

Powerful 2nd generation Intel® Core™ processors with options up to Intel Core i7 Extreme Edition for enhanced performance and productivity.

Dell Precision R5500 Rack Workstation:

Dell has enhanced its rack workstation by providing the full scalability and performance of its highest performing desktop workstation into a dual-socket rack form factor, the Dell Precision R5500. With the R5500 located in a customers' secure data center or other centralized location, users can remove heat, noise and bulk for a more favorable workspace and boost productivity for global and rotating workforces by providing remote 1:1 access to the workstation from virtually anywhere.

The R5500, which is purpose-engineered for professionals who require compute intensive applications and extreme performance with remote capability, offers the latest Intel Xeon processors with memory capacity of up to 192GB1 and dual-wide GPU slots that scale up to 450 watts. In addition, the R5500 offers options for up to five industry standard full-height and full-length PCIe x16 slots including support for a full range of dual high-end graphics and general purpose (GP) GPU compute solutions from NVIDIA including the newest NVIDIA Quadro and NVIDIA Tesla™ solutions.

Users can seamlessly connect to the R5500 via optional PC-over-IP® hardware-based compression technology, from Teradici™, from the Dell FX100 Zero Client. PC-over-IP hardware-based compression transfers only the rendered graphics pixel data over the network, ensuring a fast and responsive remote experience. Alternately, customers can remotely connect via a standard notebook or desktop with optional VMware® View™ software.

The rack workstation also offers certifications from leading ISVs including Autodesk, PTC, Siemens PLM Software, Softimage, Schlumberger, ESRI, Dynamic Graphics, CNC, and many others to ensure users' critical software is compatible and runs smoothly on their R5500 workstation.

Dell Security, Services and Support: All Dell Precision workstations come with robust security options to protect assets and intellectual property including Dell Data Protection | Encryption, Dell DataSafe Online Backup, fingerprint reader and Dell System Track and Recovery service.

Dell Precision customers can maximize their uptime with optional Dell ProSupport5 for 24/7 access to advanced technicians through a single point of contact for both Dell and non-Dell hardware and software issues. They can also take advantage of Custom Factory Integration (CFI) for simple and fast deployment and robust manageability options to help keep operations running smoothly and IT costs down.

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"We are constantly looking for new ways to spur creativity and improve efficiency," says Erik Horn, creative director at Arts+Labor, a creative content and media production firm. "Especially when we are shooting on location, we need computers that are powerful and portable, and the new Dell Precision mobile workstation seemed like the perfect fit. Our team members need to handle a wide variety of functions, from video editing and compositing to music editing and media production for interactive formats, and with Dell's new workstations, we can use a single platform to handle all of those tasks efficiently."

"Dell understands that today's evolving workforce expects instant access from any device, work-location flexibility and sophisticated systems to stay productive," said Steven Lalla, vice president and general manager of Commercial Client Product Group, Dell. "To address these new workplace dynamics, Dell continues to develop new workstation solutions that support customers' unique work environments while still enabling them to access unparalleled workstation performance and reliability."

"The proliferation of data, rapid technological advances and more dispersed and global workforces have brought new challenges to organizations," said Jon Peddie, President of Jon Peddie Research. "These organizations must be equipped with solutions that provide high performance, manageability and security to support their end users in all types of working environments. Dell continues to deliver on providing best in class workstation solutions and the end-to-end capabilities needed to address the full scope of a company's computing needs."

"Engineers, designers, animators, and video editors consistently rely on NVIDIA GPUs for the best graphics performance and high performance computing capabilities," said Jeff Brown, general manager, Professional Solutions Group, NVIDIA. "Dell Precision workstations with NVIDIA Quadro ensure these professionals are getting the kind of visualization and high performance computing horsepower they demand."

"AMD and Dell have collaborated to offer the Dell Precision M6600 with AMD FirePro M8900 and Dell Precision M4600 with AMD FirePro M5950 as workflow tools for professionals in a wide range of industries," said Sandeep Gupte, Director, Product Management, AMD Professional Graphics. "With AMD Eyefinity multi-display technology, engineers and designers can increase their productivity by expanding their visual real estate. Dell Precision workstations and AMD FirePro™ Mobility Professional Graphics deliver advanced technology, performance and reliability that professionals expect."

Pricing and Availability:

The U.S. starting price for the Dell Precision M4600 is $1,678 and $2,158 for the M6600 and both will be available globally on May 10.
The Dell Precision R5500 starts at $2,551 USD and will be available in the U.S. and EMEA on May 3 and in Asia-Pacific Japan region on May 10.

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Acer Iconia Tab A500 review

Last month, the Motorola Xoom was the only officially sanctioned Android 3.0 tablet available in the United States. Now there are four -- the T-Mobile G-Slate arrived last week, the Acer Iconia Tab A500 this week, and the ASUS Eee Pad Transformer is on sale today, assuming you can find one. All have the same basic silicon inside, but oh-so-slightly different approaches to shape, such that price might honestly be the deciding factor these days. That's where we thought this WiFi-only Acer Iconia Tab had an edge, launching at $450, but now that ASUS has shaken the money tree with a $400 figure for the Eee Pad Transformer, we doubt other price tags will stick. It could be the tiniest of differentiators that shifts your opinion in favor of a particular slate. What's a prospective tablet buyer to do? Join us on a tour of the Acer Iconia Tab A500's particular perks and quibbles after the break, and we'll tell you.

Hardware

We first saw Acer's 10-inch Android tablet five months ago -- when it didn't have so much as a name -- but by golly, it doesn't look like the hardware has aged a single day. In some ways, that's a wonderful thing, as we're big fans of the stylish brushed aluminum case, which plays off of the iPad aesthetic without looking like a blatant clone. On the other hand, we were disappointed to find that a few of the iffy design decisions we noticed in earlier prototypes have carried over to the final frame -- that aluminum sandwich has very visible seams (one snagged an armhair) and the back sometimes creaks when squeezed. At 1.69 pounds and 13.3mm thick, the A500's most definitely portable, but still slightly heftier than the Xoom, and of course it feels positively portly beside an iPad 2. The rounded edges make single-handed reading possible, but the weight means you won't want to hold it over your bed. Enough of that for now, though -- let's describe what you're actually getting.

Acer Iconia Tab A500 unboxing and hands-on

Like most Android Honeycomb tablets, the Iconia Tab's front is all bezel and screen (and a tiny front-facing cam), intentionally designed without any buttons to let you hold and use the slate in any orientation. However, unlike most of its competitors the Iconia Tab has an orientation lock switch (on its "top" edge) to save you the trouble of digging through a software menu. There's also a volume rocker up top, which performs a neat orientation trick of its own -- it's contextual, meaning the switch changes volume up or down depending on how the tablet is held. Sadly, both of these buttons are made of cheap plastic, sunk into the aluminum frame, and rather difficult to press, which somewhat detracts from the generally classy feeling of the Iconia Tab. There's also a plastic flap right next to the buttons, where you can insert a microSD card (yes, they work out of the box) and a blank space where we expect the AT&T model (or perhaps, the Verizon LTE version that disappeared into the ether) would store its SIM slot.

Moving onto the left side, we have the translucent power button, which doubles as the charging light, a 3.5mm headphone jack, and a mini-HDMI port. We're slightly miffed that Acer couldn't cram a full-size HDMI socket in the copious space here, or at least include a mini-HDMI cable in the box. Regardless, the video connection works fairly well, performing full, responsive display mirroring at 720p resolution, albeit suffering from a bit of overscan. (Acer says 1080p video-out will be supported in a Q2 update.) On the bottom, there's just a docking connector for the optional charging dock with infrared remote, and on the right side you'll find the dedicated power jack and a pair of USB slots: one micro-USB to transfer data to the tablet, and one full-size USB port which connects with both your storage drives and keyboards right out of the box. (Again, you'll need to wait for an Acer update to enable USB mouse support.) Last but not least, the back has the Iconia Tab's ho-hum five megapixel camera with a single LED flash in the upper-right-hand corner -- more on that in a bit -- and a pair of silvery stereo speakers along the bottom edge.

We'll be frank here -- Speakers have been an afterthought on most every tablet we've seen, and they usually range the gamut from "you'll want headphones" to "what are you doing to my ears?" That's not quite the case here. Acer's tiny speakers -- augmented by some Dolby Mobile wizardry -- sound good enough to share. They're still pretty tinny, mind you, and lack any meaningful amount of bass, but the sound field they produce was rich and full enough to accompany movies and games, and sounded good whether the tablet was held in our outstretched hands or lying flat against a hard surface.

Display

And thanks to the fairly stellar viewing angles of Acer's 10.1-inch, 1280 x 800 TFT LCD display, sharing such multimedia might actually make sense. It's no IPS screen, to be sure, and we won't make any excuses for the incredible amount of glare and raw fingerprint grease attracted to its mirror-like finish, but for a plain-jane LCD panel, it's surprisingly good. Text is crisp, colors pop, whites get blindingly bright and blacks fairly dim, and those features only wash out marginally when viewed at oblique angles. Acer's capacitive digitizer is also blissfully responsive -- Honeycomb struggles to keep up -- and tracks ten full points of contact simultaneously (we checked) for whatever multi-finger gestures app developers might eventually roll out. Weaknesses include pixels visible with the naked eye and the near-uncertainty of being able to see anything on the screen outdoors, but we've seen plenty of sub-$1,000 laptops that wish they had the screen Acer brings to the table here.

Performance and battery life

We've said much about the potent performance of the dual-core 1GHz Tegra 2 system-on-chip, and as much as we ragged on NVIDIA's seeming inability to deliver the the processor last year, it's at the heart of some of our favorite devices today -- including the T-Mobile G2x and the Motorola Atrix, not to mention every Honeycomb slate. However, Acer oh-so-slightly bucks the trend here by providing the A500's Tegra 2 with 1GB of DDR3 RAM -- likely faster than the DDR2 chips used in its close competitors.

Sure enough, the slate seemed slightly speedier in our benchmark suite, as where the Xoom pulled down 1,801 in the general-purpose Quadrant test (and the T-Mobile G-Slate did 1,879) the Iconia Tab pulled ahead of the pack with a score of 2,228 and pushed 2,300 several times. The A500 also regularly delivered over 42 MFLOPS in Linpack -- recall that it took a overclocked 1.5GHz Xoom to blaze through 47 MFLOPS. The A500 even pulled slightly ahead in the SunSpider Javascript benchmark, completing a run in just 1,988ms, where the Xoom took 2,042ms. Still, those aren't terribly significant differences, and in real-world testing we didn't see a noticible impact -- in fact, if anything, the graphical performance had a couple niggles on our Acer review unit. The A500 plays 720p (H.264) video like a charm (though not 1080p) and does well in Android 3.0's handful of graphically intensive games, but on rare occasions we noticed some graphical corruption when playing certain videos in RockPlayer or scrolling Android menus, the likes of which never cropped up in our Xoom testing.

No, our only genuine disappointment with the Acer Iconia Tab A500 was its sustained battery life.

	Battery Life
Acer Iconia Tab A500	6:55
Apple iPad 2	10:26
Apple iPad	9:33
Motorola Xoom	8:20
T-Mobile G-Slate	8:18
Archos 101	7:20
RIM BlackBerry PlayBook	7:01
Samsung Galaxy Tab	6:09
Dell Streak 7	3:26

Acer includes a pair of 3260mAh batteries under that shiny rear cover, and for the most part they worked just fine. The battery meter still read 80 percent after a day of idling, and had only dipped to 53 percent by the time we woke up the next morning -- with two push email accounts constantly running over WiFi the whole while. After charging up once again, and with moderate use of email, web, a smidgen of video and gaming, and plenty of music playback during a second day, we hit the pillow with 32 percent of battery life remaining. However, when it came time for our standard battery drain test (where we loop the same standard-definition video with the screen at roughly 65 percent brightness, and WiFi on) the A500's lithium-ion cells gave us only 6 hours and 55 minutes of playback, a good sight worse than any 10-inch Honeycomb tablet we've tested thus far. Mind you, that's still enough oomph to last you a transcontinental flight, but it's a little weak compared to the alternatives here, and that's surprising considering both the underlying silicon and batteries here are supposedly identical to the immediate Android competition.

Software

We're not sure what we can say about Honeycomb that you haven't heard before, but we'll try anyhow: Android 3.0 is a beautiful, functional operating system that lacks serious software support and has quite a few quirks to boot. Assuming enough of us buy Android tablets, the minds of developers around the globe are quite liable to change, but for now, you can expect a lovely browser, Gmail client, music player, calendar, photo browser, chat and maps application, along with whatever additional Android phone software you can get to properly run on the thing. Acer actually includes its own compliment of applications to get you started, but they hurt more than they help -- laughably, almost every one duplicates the functionality of an existing Honeycomb app, most of them perform worse, but Acer sticks them right under your nose anyhow by affixing them to a set of glorified app drawers.

Acer Iconia Tab A500 software

Here's the basic rundown:

LumiRead is a simple e-book reader that redirects you to the web browser to actually grab any books, an odd addition when Google's own Books is a tap away; SocialJogger is a Twitter and Facebook status update browser with oversized fonts and a painfully slow UI that could be replaced with the likes of TweetDeck in an instant. There's also NemoPlayer, an ugly (but speedy) photo, video and music navigator that pales in comparison to Honeycomb's fast and stylish Gallery and Music apps; Clear.Fi, another multimedia browser that's slightly slower but prettier; and MusicA, a Shazam-alike that somehow had difficulty recognizing a number of pop hits. The two positive additions here are Acer's Media Server, which lets the A500 stream content to networked computers and DLNA-capable rigs, and Photo Browser 3D, which uses the tablet's inertial sensors to flip through graphically pleasing digital scrapbooks of your camera images.

Camera

It's just a shame Acer didn't put a little extra effort in to make the slate's cameras worthwhile. There are two photo-taking implements on the Iconia Tab A500 -- one 2 megapixel webcam up front, and a 5 megapixel imager in back -- and we're sorry to say that neither is really worth your effort. Color reproduction actually isn't half bad on the rear camera, and it can actually take fairly pretty macro shots in bright light, but we couldn't get the lens to focus on subjects further than a few feet away -- which resulted in loads of blurry images, needless to say. We're still not sold on the idea of taking photos using a ten-inch slab of glass, regardless, but we suppose augmented reality developers (and video chat engineers) with thank Acer for their inclusion.

Acer Iconia Tab A500 sample images

Speaking of video, we're sorry to say it's far worse than the stills.


As you can see in our sample video above, the Acer Iconia Tab A500 is technically capable of 720p recording, but we'd be hard-pressed to call it high-definition here -- only in a small window on a webpage and with the tablet held perfectly still does it even look even passable. Compression artifacting crops up when making any rapid motion, and the short focus rears its head again, blurring everything more than a few feet away from the slate's sensor. Audio is also problematic. Even the wind generated by simply walking outdoors muffled most everything else.

Wrap-up

All in all, the Acer Iconia Tab A500 is a solid piece of hardware, if you have to have an Android tablet right now, but we don't know if we could recommend it in good conscience over some of the competitors on offer. Honestly, we're still slightly iffy about Honeycomb itself, and the longevity of the Tegra 2 processor, given the lack of Android 3.0 apps and speed at which OEMs are adopting faster and more efficient silicon respectively. At present, ASUS' Eee Pad Transformer seems the obvious choice if you can't afford a G-Slate -- assuming prices stay the same -- but at the same time, we don't think you'll be wholly displeased with Acer's tablet if brushed aluminum's your thing. Just keep that AC adapter handy.

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Origin EON17-S gaming laptop overclocked to 4.5GHz, up for order

You won't need to compromise much with Origin's EON17-S gaming notebook, though a $3,000 dent in your wallet could severely compromise your purchasing power for the next few months. That's the starting price for this gaming laptop, with a 2.5GHz Intel Core i7-2920XM Quad-Core processor factory overclocked to 4.5GHz, and maxing the system out with 32GB of RAM, dual 480GB SSD's, and a 2GB NVidia GeForce GTX 485M GPU will send the price tag north of $10,000. Small price to pay for months of geek cred at your neighborhood LAN party, right? We'd rather use the money as a down payment on a Tesla Roadster, but if helping to rebuild the economy with the best, brightest and heaviest (at 8.6 pounds) computing monster sitting on your lap is just what you need, then look for yours in the mail come May 17th.

 

The Highest Mobile Processor Clock Speed in the World

Miami, FL – April 25, 2011 – ORIGIN PC announced today the availability of overclocked processors in the EON17-S. Featuring 2nd generation INTEL "Sandybridge" processors and NVIDIA GeForce GTX 485M graphics cards, the laptops are the most powerful ORIGIN laptops available with mobile processors. The EON17-S laptops have updated B3 stepping motherboards and feature overclocking and Turbo Boost technology allowing ORIGIN engineers to successfully increase the speed and power of the processor without impacting system stability or longevity. EON17-S laptops with overclocking are fully covered by ORIGIN's unsurpassed warranty featuring free part replacement, free shipping, and free lifetime support.

EON17-S Features and Technology:

* 17.3 Full HD Widescreen, LED Backlit, 16.9, 1920 x 1080 (1080p)
* Customizable ORIGIN top cover
* 2nd Generation Intel Core i5 or i7 Processors
* Overclocking up to 4.5GHz with Turbo Boost on Core i7 Extreme Edition processors
* NVIDIA GeForce GTX 460M 1.5GB or GTX485M 2GB
* FOUR Memory Slots for up to 32GB Dual Channel DDR3 1333Mhz or 16GB Dual Channel DDR3 1600MHz
* Bluray burner & reader, Hybrid and SSD drive with RAID options
* Full size keyboard with numeric pad
* HDMI Out; Optical Digital Out, up to 7.1 HD Audio with THX TruStudio support
* Built-In 802.11n & Bluetooth Support
* Bluetooth 3.0 & Wireless Video options
* Built-In TVtuner support
* Built-in USB 3.0 & E-SATA ports
* (W)16.22″ x (D)10.87″ x (H)1.65″ – 1.79"
* 8.6 lbs with the battery

"The EON17-S laptops are remarkably portable and with 2nd generation Intel processors overclocked to 4.5GHz, they are the fastest ORIGIN laptops ever built on an Intel mobile platform" said Kevin Wasielewski ORIGIN CEO and co-founder.

ORIGIN systems feature a 1 to 3 year free shipping and free part replacement warranty backed with the best in class integration, quality testing and support. ORIGIN offers a free life-time phone and online service guarantee and each customer has a dedicated support team and free life-time labor for upgrade needs.

About ORIGIN:

ORIGIN builds custom, high-performance desktops and laptops for hardware enthusiasts, professionals, and gamers. ORIGIN PCs are hand built, tested, and serviced by knowledgeable gaming enthusiasts, industry veterans, and award winning system integrators. Their staff is comprised of award-winning, experienced experts in the gaming and PC markets who want to share their passion with other enthusiasts. ORIGIN is located in Miami, FL and ships worldwide. For more information, please visit www.ORIGINPC.com or call 1-877-ORIGIN-Ø. (674-4460)

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Nexus S 4G launch on Sprint now official: May 8th for $200

You've been able to pre-order the Sprint-ified version of the Nexus S for a good while now, but it's always good to add a concrete date for the end of the anticipation and the beginning of the Android 2.3 fun. That date has now been officially marked as May 8th. That's when your Pure Google device will be ready for use and abuse, though you'll have to accept the usual two-year commitment with Sprint and pay up the typical $200 entry fee. Intriguingly, the Nexus S 4G's release date matches up with a roadmap leak we saw recently, which also featured the Motorola Xoom launching on Sprint in "early May." Can't be long before that goes official as well now. Jump past the break for Sprint's PR regarding today's news.

Nexus S 4G from Google and Samsung with Android 2.3 for a Pure Google Experience Available to Sprint Customers in the U.S. on May 8 for $199.99

The highly anticipated Nexus S™ 4G1 from Google™ goes on sale in all Sprint channels, including www.sprint.com, on Sunday, May 8, for $199.99 (plus tax) with a new line or eligible upgrade and two-year service agreement. Extending the company's 4G device leadership yet again, it is the fourth 4G phone available and 20th 4G device announced from Sprint.

Manufactured by Samsung Telecommunications America (Samsung Mobile), a leading global mobile phone provider and the No. 1 mobile phone provider in the United States2, Nexus S 4G is the only Nexus S phone with 4G and provides a pure Google experience with Android™ 2.3, Gingerbread, the fastest version of Android available for smartphones. With its pure Google experience, Sprint Nexus S 4G customers will be among the first to receive Android software upgrades and new Google mobile apps, and in many cases, the device will get the updates and new apps as soon as they are available.

Critics praise Nexus S 4G:

"Whether you're an Android fanboy (or girl) or not, it's tough to avoid drooling over the Nexus S 4G. The device has similar specs to its T-Mobile counterpart – the Nexus S – but it will take advantage of Sprint's super fast 4G data network." – MSNBC Technology
"It's probably our pick of Android phones now on Sprint – the Evo is nearly a year old, and the major advantage of the Nexus S is that it'll be on the bleeding edge of Android updates." – Gizmodo
"So, what makes the (Nexus S) 4G different? WiMAX 4G. – IntoMobile

It is powered by a 1GHz Samsung application processor that produces rich 3D-like graphics, faster upload and download times and supports HD-like multimedia content along with a dedicated Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) to make playing mobile games, browsing the Web and watching videos a fast, fluid and smooth experience.

Designed with Samsung's brilliant Super AMOLED™ touchscreen technology, Nexus S 4G's 4-inch Contour Display features a curved design for a more comfortable look and feel in the user's hand or along the side of the face. Its higher color contrast means colors are incredibly vibrant and text is crisp at any size and produces less glare than on other smartphone displays when outdoors, so videos, pictures and games look their best and the sun won't wash them out.

Nexus S 4G features a 5 megapixel rear-facing camera and camcorder and front-facing VGA camera. In addition, Nexus S 4G features a gyroscope sensor to provide a smooth, fluid gaming experience when the user tilts the device up or down or pans the phone to the left or right.

Additional key features include:

3G/4G Mobile Hotspot capability, supporting up to six Wi-Fi enabled devices simultaneously
Android Market™ for access to more than 150,000 applications, widgets and games available for download to customize the experience
Google mobile services such as Google Search™, Gmail™, Google Maps™ with Navigation, syncing with Google Calendar™, Voice Actions and YouTube™
Corporate email (Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync®), personal (POP & IMAP) email and instant messaging
Near Field Communication (NFC) technology, which allows the device to read information from everyday objects, like stickers and posters embedded with NFC chips
16GB Internal Memory (ROM)/512MB (RAM)
Wi-Fi® – 802.11 b/g/n
Bluetooth® 2.1 + EDR
Integrated GPS
1500 mAh Lithium-ion battery

Nexus S 4G from Google will be available from Sprint for $199.99 with a new line or eligible upgrade and two-year service agreement (taxes not included) in all Sprint retail channels, including the Web (www.sprint.com), Telesales (1-800-SPRINT1) and Best Buy.

Nexus S 4G requires activation on one of Sprint's Everything Data plans, plus a required $10 Premium Data add-on charge for smartphones. Sprint's Everything Data plan with Any Mobile, AnytimeSM includes unlimited Web, texting and calling to and from any mobile in America while on the Sprint Network, starting at just $69.99 per month plus required $10 Premium Data add-on charge – a savings of $39.99 per month versus Verizon's comparable plan with unlimited talk, text and Web (excluding Verizon's Southern California plan; pricing excludes surcharges and taxes).

 

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Alienware M11x starting at just $599, but not for long

Alienware's M11x was never outrageously priced -- at least not in comparison to Dell's Adamo XPS -- but there's just something beautiful about sneaking in under that magical $600 mark. Right around a year after it was first introduced, the world's most potent ultraportable is stooping to just $599 in a presumed effort to clear out inventory. Dell makes no bones about this being a "limited quantity sale," with the baseline model sporting 2GB of DDR3-800 memory, a 64-bit copy of Windows 7 Home Premium, 160GB 5400RPM hard drive, an overclockable 1.3GHz Core 2 Duo SU7300, 11.6-inch WLED panel (1366 x 768), 1.3 megapixel webcam, an integrated 10/100 NIC and a 1GB NVIDIA GeForce GT 335M GPU. Naturally, the Core 2011 models will cost you more, but if you're kosher with buying yesterday's best, that source link is where you need to head, STAT.

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Kirim 10 sms (@Rp 150/sms) GRATIS 1000 sms KE SEMUA OPERATOR, Setelah sms ke- 1000 berlaku kembali tarif Rp 150/sms

Area Surabaya, Madura, Malang, Malang Baru, Mataram, Mataram Baru, Ponorogo, Lumajang, Probolinggo, Blitar, Denpasar & Lombok
Jam 00.00-17.00: GRATIS nelpon langsung 1 jam setelah pemakaian Rp 1500
Jam 17.00-24.00: GRATIS nelpon langsung 30 menit setelah pemakaian Rp 2300

Tarif SMS:
Jam 00.00-24.00:
Kirim 10 sms (@Rp 150/sms) GRATIS 1000 sms KE SEMUA OPERATOR, Setelah sms ke- 1000 berlaku kembali tarif Rp 150/sms


Area Semarang
Jam 00.00-17.00: GRATIS nelpon langsung 1 jam setelah pemakaian Rp 1200
Jam 17.00-24.00: GRATIS nelpon langsung 30 menit setelah pemakaian Rp 2300

Tarif SMS:
Jam 00.00-17.00:
Kirim 8 sms (@Rp 150/sms) GRATIS 300 sms KE SEMUA OPERATOR, Setelah sms ke- 300 berlaku kembali tarif Rp 150/sms

Jam 17.00-24.00:
Kirim 8 sms (@Rp 150/sms) GRATIS 300 sms KE SEMUA OPERATOR, Setelah sms ke- 300 berlaku kembali tarif Rp 150/sms

Area Yogyakarta

Jam 00.00-17.00: GRATIS nelpon langsung 1 jam setelah pemakaian Rp 1300
Jam 17.00-24.00: GRATIS nelpon langsung 30 menit setelah pemakaian Rp 2300 

Tarif SMS:
Jam 00.00-17.00:
Kirim 8 sms (@Rp 150/sms) GRATIS 300 sms KE SEMUA OPERATOR, Setelah sms ke- 300 berlaku kembali tarif Rp 150/sms
Jam 17.00-24.00:
Kirim 8 sms (@Rp 150/sms) GRATIS 300 sms KE SEMUA OPERATOR, Setelah sms ke- 300 berlaku kembali tarif Rp 150/sms

 Area Bandung, Kudus, Purwodadi, Tasikmalaya & Majalengka

Jam 00.00-17.00: GRATIS nelpon langsung 1 jam setelah pemakaian Rp 1400
Jam 17.00-24.00: GRATIS nelpon langsung 30 menit setelah pemakaian Rp 2400

Tarif SMS:
Jam 00.00-17.00:
Kirim 10 sms (@Rp 150/sms) GRATIS 1000 sms KE SEMUA OPERATOR, Setelah sms ke- 1000 berlaku kembali tarif Rp 150/sms
Jam 17.00-24.00:
Kirim 10 sms (@Rp 150/sms) GRATIS 1000 sms KE SEMUA OPERATOR, Setelah sms ke- 1000 berlaku kembali tarif Rp 150/sms

Area Pekanbaru, Batam, Dumai & Padang

Jam 00.00-17.00: GRATIS nelpon langsung 1 jam setelah pemakaian Rp 1200
Jam 17.00-24.00 GRATIS nelpon langsung 30 menit setelah pemakaian Rp 2200

Tarif SMS:
Jam 00.00-24.00:
Kirim 10 sms (@Rp 150/sms) GRATIS 1000 sms KE SEMUA OPERATOR, Setelah sms ke- 1000 berlaku kembali tarif Rp 150/sms


Area Aceh, Medan & Medan baru

Jam 00.00-17.00: GRATIS nelpon langsung 1 jam setelah pemakaian Rp 1200
Jam 17.00-24.00: GRATIS nelpon langsung 30 menit setelah pemakaian Rp 2200

Tarif SMS:
Jam 00.00-17.00:
Kirim 1 sms (@Rp 150/sms) GRATIS 1000 sms KE SEMUA OPERATOR, Setelah sms ke- 1000 berlaku kembali tarif Rp 150/sms

Jam 17.00-24.00:
Kirim 1 sms (@Rp 150/sms) GRATIS 100 sms KE SEMUA OPERATOR, Setelah sms ke- 100 berlaku kembali tarif Rp 150/sms


Area Bangka, Jambi & Bengkulu

Jam 00.00-17.00: GRATIS nelpon langsung 1 jam setelah pemakaian Rp 1200
Jam 17.00-24.00: GRATIS nelpon langsung 30 menit setelah pemakaian Rp 2200

Tarif SMS:
Jam 00.00-24.00:
Kirim 1 sms (@Rp 150/sms) GRATIS 1000 sms KE SEMUA OPERATOR, Setelah sms ke- 1000 berlaku kembali tarif Rp 150/sms

Area Palembang & Lampung

Jam 00.00-17.00: GRATIS nelpon langsung 1 jam setelah pemakaian Rp 1200
Jam 17.00-24.00: GRATIS nelpon langsung 30 menit setelah pemakaian Rp 2200

Tarif SMS:

Jam 00.00-24.00:
Kirim 1 sms (@Rp 150/sms) GRATIS 1000 sms KE SEMUA OPERATOR, Setelah sms ke- 1000 berlaku kembali tarif Rp 150/sms

Area Kalimantan, Sulawesi, Maluku & Papua

Jam 00.00-17.00: GRATIS nelpon langsung 1 jam setelah pemakaian Rp 1200
Jam 17.00-24.00: GRATIS nelpon langsung 30 menit setelah pemakaian Rp 2200

Tarif SMS:
Jam 00.00-17.00:
Kirim 1 sms (@Rp 150/sms) GRATIS 1000 sms KE SEMUA OPERATOR, Setelah sms ke- 1000 berlaku kembali tarif Rp 150/sms

Jam 17.00-24.00:
Kirim 1 sms (@Rp 150/sms) GRATIS 100 sms KE SEMUA OPERATOR, Setelah sms ke- 100 berlaku kembali tarif Rp 150/sms

Nelpon Ke Operator Lain

Jam 00.00-24.00:
Bayar 3 menit bisa nelpon 15 menit
Detik 0-180 Rp 25/detik (Rp 4500), selanjutnya GRATIS hingga menit ke 15, Setelah itu dikenakan tarif Rp 10/dtk



Paket berkali-kali Seharian

Nelpon Ke Sesama XL

Jam 00.00-24.00
Bayar Rp 3000 untuk 120 detik pertama (Rp 25/detik), selanjutnya LANGSUNG GRATIS

Nelpon Ke Operator Lain
Jam 00.00-24.00
BAYAR 3 menit DAPAT 15 menit
Nelpon Rp 25/detik untuk 3 menit pertama. Selanjutnya langsung Rp 0.01 sampai menit ke-15, kemudian Rp 10/detik untuk menit selanjutnya

Keterangan :

    *
      Perubahan tarif berlaku bagi pelanggan yg menggunakan paket nelpon sampe puas dan mengaktifkan perdana mulai tanggal :

              *
                Sebelum 31 Juli 2009
              *
                1 Agustus – 7 November 2009
              *
                Setelah 8 November 2009

    *
      Efektif 24 Nov 2010 tarif Nelpon Berkali-kali menjadi Rp 25/detik
    *
      Pembulatan tarif per detik
    *
      Tarif SMS Rp 150/SMS
    *
      Mekanisme tarif akumulasi dan berulang
    *
      Durasi Nelpon berbayar termasuk dalam durasi gratis nelpon
    *
      Tarif paket Berkali-Kali Seharian berlaku untuk Nasional
    *
      Ke sesama XL adalah untuk semua nomor yang berawalan 0817, 0818, 0819, 0859, 0878
    *
      Pembagian waktu mengikuti area setempat
    *
      Tarif sewaktu-waktu dapat berubah
    *
      Perubahan tarif per 29 Oktober 2010 berlaku untuk area Banten & Bogor
    *
      Perubahan tarif per 2November 2010 berlaku untuk area Malang
    *
      Perubahan tarif per 24 November 2010 berlaku untuk semua area kecuali yg sudah disebutkan diatas & untuk Yogyakarta, Semarang, Baandung, Kudus, Purwodadi, Tasikmalaya & Majalengka tidak mengalami perubahan


   

   
   

   
CALLING TARIFF TO OTHER OPERATORS

Valid for Paket Berkali-kali users which are active starting from August 1 2009

PAY FOR 3 MINUTES AND GET 15 MINUTES
Call Rp 25/ seconds for the first 3 minutes, and instantly received Rp 0,01 until 15 minute and Rp 10/ seconds for the next minutes.


Now XL can also be use for internet, receive 100 KB without terms and conditions every day, and can be use for browsing, chatting or checking emails.


Note:

    * The tariff of Rp 0,01 for calling is applicable after usage according to the terms and conditions
    * The tariff is applicable for Jabodetabek, Banten & Sumatera areas starting from February 24th 2010 and March 4th 2010 for Kalimantan areas.
    * The accumulation of calling time is done per area at the same day. If the user is moving out to another area with different recurring tariff scheme, then the calculation will start from zero.
    * If the user comes back to the previous area, then the accumulation will be calculated from the accumulation received from that certain previous area.
    * For all XL members: every opposite numbers 0817, 0818, 0819, 0859, 0878
    * SIM Card can only be activated in the original area of the SIM card. If activated outside the area, then it cannot be use and re-register will be needed in the original source area by typing AKTIF and send it via SMS to 4444.
    * Since we are having the Paket Murah Berkali-kali & Sampe Puas programs, to make sure the program runs well, if needed, XL will take immediate action to prevent its connection starting from above 30 minutes. That is why XL is advising all of the customers to use the timing wisely when calling through cell phone for the comfort and protection on the behalf of other users.
    * Promo term might change at any time
    * SMS bonus applied after you activate the starter pack valid until June 30th 2010

Mau nelpon berkali-kali tapi tetap MURAH? Bisa! Dengan Paket Murah Berkali-kali, nelpon Cuma bayar sedikit langsung bisa nelpon Rp 0,01 berkali-kali

Pilih Paket Nelpon Berkali-Kali cukup tekan *123# OK/YES, kemudian

   1. Pilih Nelpon+Gratis Fb
   2. Pilih Reguler
   3. Pilih Berkali-Kali         

Paket Berkali-Kali Reguler

Nelpon Ke Sesama XL

 Area Jakarta, Bogor, Cikarang-Karawang, Banten & Sukabumi
 Jam 00.00-17.00: GRATIS nelpon langsung 1 jam setelah pemakaian Rp 1200
 Jam 17.00-24.00: GRATIS nelpon langsung 30 menit setelah pemakaian Rp 2300

 Tarif SMS
Jam 00.00-24.00:
Kirim 10 sms (@Rp 150/sms) GRATIS 1000 sms KE SEMUA OPERATOR, Setelah sms ke- 1000 berlaku kembali tarif Rp 150/sms

Area Surabaya, Madura, Malang, Malang Baru, Mataram, Mataram Baru, Ponorogo, Lumajang, Probolinggo, Blitar, Denpasar & Lombok
Jam 00.00-17.00: GRATIS nelpon langsung 1 jam setelah pemakaian Rp 1500
Jam 17.00-24.00: GRATIS nelpon langsung 30 menit setelah pemakaian Rp 2300

Tarif SMS:
Jam 00.00-24.00:
Kirim 10 sms (@Rp 150/sms) GRATIS 1000 sms KE SEMUA OPERATOR, Setelah sms ke- 1000 berlaku kembali tarif Rp 150/sms


Area Semarang
Jam 00.00-17.00: GRATIS nelpon langsung 1 jam setelah pemakaian Rp 1200
Jam 17.00-24.00: GRATIS nelpon langsung 30 menit setelah pemakaian Rp 2300

Tarif SMS:
Jam 00.00-17.00:
Kirim 8 sms (@Rp 150/sms) GRATIS 300 sms KE SEMUA OPERATOR, Setelah sms ke- 300 berlaku kembali tarif Rp 150/sms

Jam 17.00-24.00:
Kirim 8 sms (@Rp 150/sms) GRATIS 300 sms KE SEMUA OPERATOR, Setelah sms ke- 300 berlaku kembali tarif Rp 150/sms

Area Yogyakarta

Jam 00.00-17.00: GRATIS nelpon langsung 1 jam setelah pemakaian Rp 1300
Jam 17.00-24.00: GRATIS nelpon langsung 30 menit setelah pemakaian Rp 2300 

Tarif SMS:
Jam 00.00-17.00:
Kirim 8 sms (@Rp 150/sms) GRATIS 300 sms KE SEMUA OPERATOR, Setelah sms ke- 300 berlaku kembali tarif Rp 150/sms
Jam 17.00-24.00:
Kirim 8 sms (@Rp 150/sms) GRATIS 300 sms KE SEMUA OPERATOR, Setelah sms ke- 300 berlaku kembali tarif Rp 150/sms

 Area Bandung, Kudus, Purwodadi, Tasikmalaya & Majalengka

Jam 00.00-17.00: GRATIS nelpon langsung 1 jam setelah pemakaian Rp 1400
Jam 17.00-24.00: GRATIS nelpon langsung 30 menit setelah pemakaian Rp 2400

Tarif SMS:
Jam 00.00-17.00:
Kirim 10 sms (@Rp 150/sms) GRATIS 1000 sms KE SEMUA OPERATOR, Setelah sms ke- 1000 berlaku kembali tarif Rp 150/sms
Jam 17.00-24.00:
Kirim 10 sms (@Rp 150/sms) GRATIS 1000 sms KE SEMUA OPERATOR, Setelah sms ke- 1000 berlaku kembali tarif Rp 150/sms

Area Pekanbaru, Batam, Dumai & Padang

Jam 00.00-17.00: GRATIS nelpon langsung 1 jam setelah pemakaian Rp 1200
Jam 17.00-24.00 GRATIS nelpon langsung 30 menit setelah pemakaian Rp 2200

Tarif SMS:
Jam 00.00-24.00:
Kirim 10 sms (@Rp 150/sms) GRATIS 1000 sms KE SEMUA OPERATOR, Setelah sms ke- 1000 berlaku kembali tarif Rp 150/sms


Area Aceh, Medan & Medan baru

Jam 00.00-17.00: GRATIS nelpon langsung 1 jam setelah pemakaian Rp 1200
Jam 17.00-24.00: GRATIS nelpon langsung 30 menit setelah pemakaian Rp 2200

Tarif SMS:
Jam 00.00-17.00:
Kirim 1 sms (@Rp 150/sms) GRATIS 1000 sms KE SEMUA OPERATOR, Setelah sms ke- 1000 berlaku kembali tarif Rp 150/sms

Jam 17.00-24.00:
Kirim 1 sms (@Rp 150/sms) GRATIS 100 sms KE SEMUA OPERATOR, Setelah sms ke- 100 berlaku kembali tarif Rp 150/sms


Area Bangka, Jambi & Bengkulu

Jam 00.00-17.00: GRATIS nelpon langsung 1 jam setelah pemakaian Rp 1200
Jam 17.00-24.00: GRATIS nelpon langsung 30 menit setelah pemakaian Rp 2200

Tarif SMS:
Jam 00.00-24.00:
Kirim 1 sms (@Rp 150/sms) GRATIS 1000 sms KE SEMUA OPERATOR, Setelah sms ke- 1000 berlaku kembali tarif Rp 150/sms

Area Palembang & Lampung

Jam 00.00-17.00: GRATIS nelpon langsung 1 jam setelah pemakaian Rp 1200
Jam 17.00-24.00: GRATIS nelpon langsung 30 menit setelah pemakaian Rp 2200

Tarif SMS:

Jam 00.00-24.00:
Kirim 1 sms (@Rp 150/sms) GRATIS 1000 sms KE SEMUA OPERATOR, Setelah sms ke- 1000 berlaku kembali tarif Rp 150/sms

Area Kalimantan, Sulawesi, Maluku & Papua

Jam 00.00-17.00: GRATIS nelpon langsung 1 jam setelah pemakaian Rp 1200
Jam 17.00-24.00: GRATIS nelpon langsung 30 menit setelah pemakaian Rp 2200

Tarif SMS:
Jam 00.00-17.00:
Kirim 1 sms (@Rp 150/sms) GRATIS 1000 sms KE SEMUA OPERATOR, Setelah sms ke- 1000 berlaku kembali tarif Rp 150/sms

Jam 17.00-24.00:
Kirim 1 sms (@Rp 150/sms) GRATIS 100 sms KE SEMUA OPERATOR, Setelah sms ke- 100 berlaku kembali tarif Rp 150/sms

Nelpon Ke Operator Lain

Jam 00.00-24.00:
Bayar 3 menit bisa nelpon 15 menit
Detik 0-180 Rp 25/detik (Rp 4500), selanjutnya GRATIS hingga menit ke 15, Setelah itu dikenakan tarif Rp 10/dtk



Paket berkali-kali Seharian

Nelpon Ke Sesama XL

Jam 00.00-24.00
Bayar Rp 3000 untuk 120 detik pertama (Rp 25/detik), selanjutnya LANGSUNG GRATIS

Nelpon Ke Operator Lain
Jam 00.00-24.00
BAYAR 3 menit DAPAT 15 menit
Nelpon Rp 25/detik untuk 3 menit pertama. Selanjutnya langsung Rp 0.01 sampai menit ke-15, kemudian Rp 10/detik untuk menit selanjutnya

Keterangan :

    *
      Perubahan tarif berlaku bagi pelanggan yg menggunakan paket nelpon sampe puas dan mengaktifkan perdana mulai tanggal :

              *
                Sebelum 31 Juli 2009
              *
                1 Agustus – 7 November 2009
              *
                Setelah 8 November 2009

    *
      Efektif 24 Nov 2010 tarif Nelpon Berkali-kali menjadi Rp 25/detik
    *
      Pembulatan tarif per detik
    *
      Tarif SMS Rp 150/SMS
    *
      Mekanisme tarif akumulasi dan berulang
    *
      Durasi Nelpon berbayar termasuk dalam durasi gratis nelpon
    *
      Tarif paket Berkali-Kali Seharian berlaku untuk Nasional
    *
      Ke sesama XL adalah untuk semua nomor yang berawalan 0817, 0818, 0819, 0859, 0878
    *
      Pembagian waktu mengikuti area setempat
    *
      Tarif sewaktu-waktu dapat berubah
    *
      Perubahan tarif per 29 Oktober 2010 berlaku untuk area Banten & Bogor
    *
      Perubahan tarif per 2November 2010 berlaku untuk area Malang
    *
      Perubahan tarif per 24 November 2010 berlaku untuk semua area kecuali yg sudah disebutkan diatas & untuk Yogyakarta, Semarang, Baandung, Kudus, Purwodadi, Tasikmalaya & Majalengka tidak mengalami perubahan


   
   
Tarif Nelpon Ke Lain Operator

Valid for Paket Berkali-kali users which are active starting from August 1 2009

PAY FOR 3 MINUTES AND GET 15 MINUTES
Call Rp 25/ seconds for the first 3 minutes, and instantly received Rp 0,01 until 15 minute and Rp 10/ seconds for the next minutes.


Now XL can also be use for internet, receive 100 KB without terms and conditions every day, and can be use for browsing, chatting or checking emails.


Note:

    * The tariff of Rp 0,01 for calling is applicable after usage according to the terms and conditions
    * The tariff is applicable for Jabodetabek, Banten & Sumatera areas starting from February 24th 2010 and March 4th 2010 for Kalimantan areas.
    * The accumulation of calling time is done per area at the same day. If the user is moving out to another area with different recurring tariff scheme, then the calculation will start from zero.
    * If the user comes back to the previous area, then the accumulation will be calculated from the accumulation received from that certain previous area.
    * For all XL members: every opposite numbers 0817, 0818, 0819, 0859, 0878
    * SIM Card can only be activated in the original area of the SIM card. If activated outside the area, then it cannot be use and re-register will be needed in the original source area by typing AKTIF and send it via SMS to 4444.
    * Since we are having the Paket Murah Berkali-kali & Sampe Puas programs, to make sure the program runs well, if needed, XL will take immediate action to prevent its connection starting from above 30 minutes. That is why XL is advising all of the customers to use the timing wisely when calling through cell phone for the comfort and protection on the behalf of other users.
    * Promo term might change at any time
    * SMS bonus applied after you activate the starter pack valid until June 30th 2010

Update Tarif Internet IM2

Kini hadir Indosat 3.5G Broadband, layanan telekomunikasi bergerak nirkabel dengan teknologi 3.5G (GSM/ UMTS/ HSDPA). Aktivitas berinternet seperti  e-mail, chatting, downloading, blogging browsing dll semakin leluasa dengan kecepatan akses hingga 18 Mbps dengan meng-instal Indosat Accelerator Client.

Layanan Indosat Broadband 3.5G dapat Anda nikmati di beberapa wilayah di Indonesia.
Saat ini penjualan layanan Indosat Broadband kami alihkan ke IM2. Untuk informasi pilihan paketnya, silakan akses ke http://www.indosatm2.com


BroadBand on Request (BoR)

Kini layanan Broadband bisa dinikmati di kartu Matrix Anda. Registrasi via SMS dan UMB *777*1*5#


A. BoR QUOTA (Quota Based)
 

Paket	Masa Aktif	Tarif	Quota/ Threshold	Kecepatan Akses Sebelum/Sesudah	Cara Registrasi (SMS ke 777)
Harian	1 hari	Rp 1.000	1 MB	≤ 2 mbps / ≤ 256 kbps	BORQ1
Mingguan 1	7 hari	Rp 10.000	15 MB	≤ 2 mbps / ≤ 256 kbps	BORQ2
Bulanan 1	30 hari	Rp 50.000	125 MB	≤ 2 mbps / ≤ 256 kbps	BORQ3
Bulanan 2	30 hari	Rp 100.000	320 MB	≤ 2 mbps / ≤ 256 kbps	BORQ4
Mingguan 2	7 hari	Rp 5.000	5 MB	≤ 2 mbps / ≤ 256 kbps	BORQ5
Bulanan 3	30 hari	Rp 25.000	45 MB	≤ 2 mbps / ≤ 256 kbps	BORQ6

B. IM2 INSIDE (Unlimited BroadBand Access Powered by IM2)

Paket	Masa Aktif	Tarif	Threshold/ Quota	Kecepatan Akses Sebelum/Sesudah	Cara Registrasi (SMS ke 777)
Harian	1 hari	Rp 9.000	10 MB	≤ 256 kbps / ≤ 20 kbps	BORU1
Mingguan	7 hari	Rp 50.000	100 MB	≤ 256 kbps / ≤ 20 kbps	BORU2
2 Mingguan	14 hari	Rp 80.000	300 MB	≤ 256 kbps / ≤ 20 kbps	BORU3
Bulanan	30 hari	Rp 100.000	500 MB	≤ 384 kbps / ≤ 64 kbps	BORU4

 
Catatan

• Harga di atas sudah termasuk PPn 10%
• Untuk menikmati layanan diatas, pelanggan harus terdaftar GPRS retail
• Setting APN:
  - APN : indosatgprs
  - username : (dikosongkan)
  - password : (dikosongkan)
  - Access Number : *99#
• Layanan akan diperpanjang secara otomatis pada saat masa aktif selesai
• Registrasi dan penggunaan quota hanya berlaku di Indonesia
• Untuk BoR Quota: jika pelanggan over quota, tarif penggunaan selanjutnya adalah tarif retail Rp 1/KB (belum termasuk PPN)
• Untuk berhenti berlangganan, ketik BOR UNREG kirim ke 777

Tips International Roaming

Ini nih program promo Indosat buat International Roaming

Penting sebelum ke luar negeri:

1. Untuk pelanggan Matrix, pastikan fasilitas International Roaming* Anda sudah aktif. Untuk pelanggan Mentari dan IM3 sudah otomatis aktif International Roaming**
   * aktifkan di Galeri Indosat
   ** apabila sudah bekerjasama dengan operator di Luar Negeri
   
    
2. Aktifitas yang dikenakan tarif roaming pada saat pelanggan berada di luar negeri adalah :
   
   • Menerima panggilan dari Indonesia, panggilan lokal di negara pelanggan berada atau panggilan dari negara lain.
   • Melakukan panggilan ke Indonesia, panggilan ke nomor lokal di negara pelanggan berada atau panggilan ke negara lain.
   • Melakukan transaksi internet/fax/data.
   • Melakukan transaksi SMS/MMS.
3. Fasilitas layanan BlackBerry merupakan layanan data online, dimana setiap aktifitas seperti email, facebook, twitter, BBM, dll dikenakan tarif data International Roaming GPRS Indosat yang berlaku, walaupun pelanggan tidak aktif menggunakannya atau hanya menjadi penerima, akan tetap dikenakan biaya.
   
    
4. Tarif percakapan, SMS, Fax dan Akses Data (GPRS, 3G dan Broadband) yang berlaku di luar negeri adalah tarif International Roaming Indosat, bukan tarif yang berlaku di dalam negeri.

Tips-Tips untuk pelanggan yang akan melakukan perjalanan ke luar negeri:

1. Cek terlebih dahulu tarif International Roaming yang berlaku di negara tujuan di www.indosat.com dengan masuk ke menu berikut :
   
   • Pilih Mobile Features
   • Pilih International Roaming
   • Pilih Travelling Out
   • International Roaming for Prepaid
   • International Roaming for Postpaid
2. Untuk penggunaan tarif promo Indosat saat berada di luar negeri, Anda harus melakukan pengaturan jaringan secara manual dengan cara sebagai berikut :
   
   • Pilih Manage Connection - Pilih Mobile Network Options - Network Selection Mode pilih Manual
   • Pilih Select Automatic Mode When Manually Selected Network is Not Available pilih NO
3. Khusus pengguna Mentari & IM3, agar diperhatikan hal-hal berikut :
   
   • Pastikan pulsa yang dimiliki minimal Rp.50.000,-.
   • Jika Anda aktif melakukan komunikasi, lakukan pengisian pulsa di tanah air sesuai kebutuhan.
   • Jika Anda melakukan isi pulsa di luar negeri, tekan *556*kode voucher#OK/Yes atau dapat dibantu diisi dari Indonesia melalui M-Tronik atau ATM.
4. Bagi Anda pelanggan Blackberry Matrix, Mentari dan IM3, bila merasa tidak perlu mengaktifkan layanan BlackBerry, dapat menonaktifkan sementara dengan cara (hanya dapat digunakan untuk panggilan telepon keluar / masuk dan SMS) :
   
   1. Pilih Options
   2. Pilih Mobile Network On
   3. Pilih Data Service Off when/while roaming.
5. Bagi Anda pelanggan Blackberry Matrix, Mentari & IM3, bila merasa tidak memerlukan akses jejaring sosial (misal : Facebook, Twitter, Friendster dll) pada saat di luar negeri, pastikan akses ke jejaring sosial dalam posisi logout di handset.
   
    
6. Bila ada fasilitas wi-fi gratis, Anda dapat menikmatinya dengan melakukan pengaturan sebagai berikut :
   
   1. Pilih Manage Connection
   2. Mobile Network pilih off (un-tick √)*
   3. Pilih Mobile Network Options
   4. Pilih Data Service On
      
      * Bila mobile network off, Anda tidak dapat sinyal sehingga tidak bisa menerima atau mengirim SMS dan panggilan keluar.
7. Lakukan monitoring estimasi pulsa berjalan, tagihan & masa tenggang dengan cara :
   
   • Matrix : ketik PUL (untuk pulsa berjalan)
     Atau TGH (untuk jumlah tagihan)
     Ke 777 (berbayar sesuai dengan tarif SMS di negara pelanggan berada) 
   • Mentari : tekan *555# (gratis)
   • IM3 : tekan *388# (gratis)
8. Tampilan nama operator yang muncul di layar handset pelanggan tidak selalu sama dengan nama operatornya.

BlackBerry on Demand Paket Irit

Promo IM3 terbaru buat BlackBerry


BlackBerry on Demand Paket Irit adalah layanan BlackBerry secara Prabayar yang mempunyai fitur Email, Chatting, Social Networking, Browsing, dan Aplikasi lainnya kecuali fitur WiFi.

Dengan layanan BlackBerry® on-Demand ini, Anda pelanggan Matrix, Mentari, IM3 maupun starone dapat menikmati fitur-fitur BlackBerry® Retail/BIS seperti push mail (yahoo, gmail maupun email yang mendukung POP3 atau IMAP), melihat attachment, internet browsing, chatting, dan banyak aplikasi menarik lainnya langsung dari handset BlackBerry Anda.


Cara berlangganan Paket IritUntuk mendapatkan / mengikuti program promo BlackBerry on Demand, pelanggan Mentari, IM3 dan Matrix cukup dengan mengirimkan SMS berlangganan ke 889 dengan format sebagai berikut :

No	Nama Paket	Format SMS kirim ke 889	Masa Berlaku	Tarif(plus  PPN)	Definisi
1	Paket Irit Harian	Irit Harian	1 hari	Rp 4.500	Fitur: • Email (max 10 account personal emai) • Chatting (YM, ICQ, Gtalk, MSN, AOL), • Browsing • Social networking (facebook, myspace, etc)
2	Paket Irit Mingguan	Irit Mingguan	7 hari	Rp 26.000	Fitur: • Email (max 10 account personal emai) • Chatting (YM, ICQ, Gtalk, MSN, AOL), • Browsing • Social networking (facebook, myspace, etc)
3	Paket Irit Bulanan	Irit Bulanan	30 hari	Rp 100.000	Fitur: • Email (max 10 account personal emai) • Chatting (YM, ICQ, Gtalk, MSN, AOL), • Browsing • Social networking (facebook, myspace, etc)

Note:

• Unlimited email dengan menggunakan APN BlackBerry.net
• Apabila digunakan sebagai dial up modem maka akan menggunakan APN operator indosatgprs.com dengan tarif retail (belum termasuk PPN)
• Paket ini tidak support fitur menggunakan WiFi

Perbandingan Tarif Internet Telkomsel Flash, IM2 Broom, XL

TARIF Telkomsel Flash

TARIF SMS DAN DATA






Tarif IM2 Broom

Tarif dan Masa Aktif  Broom PAS - Classic
Tipe Voucher	Harga	Kuota	Masa Aktif	Masa Tenggang**
SP BROOM Paket Asik (BROOM PAS)	Bundling Modem dgn MITRA	100 MB	60 days	90 days
Top Up	Rp 150.000	300 MB	60 days	90 days
	Rp 100.000	200 MB	45 days	90 days
	Rp 50.000	100 MB	30 days	90 days
	Rp 25.000	50 MB	15 days	90 days
	Rp 20.000	40 MB	15 days	90 days
	Rp 15.000	30 MB	15days	90 days
	Rp 10.000	20 MB	7 days	90 days

 

Tarif dan Masa Aktif - Broom Classic
Tipe Voucher	Harga	Kuota	Masa Aktif	Masa Tenggang **
SP BROOM XTRA 2	RP 175.000	300 MB	60 Days	90 Days
SP BROOMBASTIS	Rp 275.000	400 MB	60 Days	90 Days
SP BROOM MERDEKA	Rp 75.000	100 MB	30 Days	90 Days
Top-Up	Rp 150.000	300 MB	60 Days	90 Days
Top-Up	Rp 100.000	200 MB	45 Days	90 Days
Top-Up	Rp 50.000	100 MB	30 Days	90 Days
Top-Up	Rp 25.000	50 MB	15 Days	90 Days
Top-Up	Rp 20.000	40 MB	15 Days	90 Days
Top-Up	Rp 15.000	30 MB	15 Days	90 Days
Top-Up	Rp 10.000	20 MB	7 Days	90 Days

Tariff 0.5/KB
*Untuk setiap nominal Top Up Broom Classic dan Broom Xtra Classic, masa tenggang 180 Hari

Tarif dan Masa Aktif- Broom Unlimited
Tipe Voucher	Harga	Masa Aktif	Masa Tenggang **
BROOMBASTIS
Starter Pack	Rp 275.000	1 Month	90 Days
Top Up	Rp 200.000	1 Month	90 Days

BROOM XTRA 2
Starter Pack	Rp 175.000	1 Month	60 Days
Top Up	Rp 150.000	1 Month	60 Days

BROOM Paket Merdeka
Starter Pack	Rp 75.000	1 Month	60 Days
Top Up	Rp 50.000	1 Month	60 Days

 

Fitur Turbo Speed
Tariff	Periode	Quota	Rp/KB	Kecepatan
Rp 10.000	1 hari	25 MB	0.39	< 3.6 Mbps
Rp 25.000	3 hari	75 MB	0.33	< 3.6 Mbps
Rp 50.000	10 hari	200 MB	0.24	< 3.6 Mbps
Rp 100.000	14 hari	450 MB	0.22	< 3.6 Mbps

*    Harga sudah termasuk PPN 10%
**  Berlaku mulai 1 Agustus 2009



Tarif XL

Tariff	Speed	Coverage
Rp. 5/KB Free 50KB/day	Upto 3.6 Mbps	National 2G/EDGE/3G/HSDPA

To access XL Basic Internet Package (PAYU rate), the minimum remaining credit must be Rp 2,000. Tariff include 10% VAT.