Purchasing Power Preservation

In April 2005, when I turned 50, I perhaps stupidly cashed in my 3 x Private Pensions, taking the maximum 25% Tax Free Cash Lump Sum.

The 75% Balance had to be converted to an Annuity.  I selected Legal & General

I said stupidly, since on 5th April 2006, just 1 year later, the UK Government introduced many changes to Pension Rules.


As I was no longer living, or working in the UK, (having lost my job with Netrix Corp. then later Congruent International Inc.)   I was not eligible for UK SIPPs Pension.

However I would have been extremely interested  in QROPS, whereby I could have transferred all 3 x Private Pensions into say a HONG KONG Pension Plan thet complied with QROPS requirements.


My £300 per month Annuity from Legal & General would give me more than Php32,000 in 2005 when the Exchange Rate was GBP1 = PHP105

Today the Exchange Rate is only GBP1 = PHP66.5 so I have lost 1/3 of my Annuity Value in Peso Terms.  What is more is Inflation over the last 7 years, particularly introduction of 12% VAT, diesel Fuel risen from Php14/liter to Php85/liter, Electric bills of under Php3,000/month is now nearly Php7,000.  Water has also doubled in price and also bottled LPG.

In short one now need Double the GBP funds to maintain the same Purchasing Power as one had in April 2005.

So how can one achieve /maintain good Purchasing Power?

My advice is to build up ones Personal Pensions for 10 years before retiring to the Philippines if at all possible.

The best way to do this is via SIPP and find a SIP Broker that allows Gold and/or Silver Bullion as a SIPP asset as one investment element.

Why Gold as an Investment Asset

Because Gold is traditionally a wealth preserver, 'hedges' against inflation and devaluation of paper currency,  especially in times of economic crisis.

However since USA unilaterally terminated the convertibility of the US Dollar to gold in 1971, under President Nixon, the USD became a 'Fiat' or national Currency,  gold has climbed in spurts, ever since.

 

The increase since 2003 has been an upward 'trend', reaching an all time high in August 2011 of $1,889.7/oz.  it is now down to about $1,642/oz

Had I bought 1oz. of Gold ($428) in April 2005, it would have quadrupled in value by today, some 7 years later.

Think about a significant portion of your SIPP Pension Plan having quadrupled in 7 years before you retire.  I would still have Double the Purchasing Power, instead of half.

Had I also been buying Gold through a UK SIPP and not getting the UK 40% Tax Savings on its purchase, it would still have been a good deal.

Some would rather invest in Stocks & Shares.  My exposure to such has been a disaster.


I was given Shares in Netrix Corp whom I worked for. Then after being made redundant, we were told we had to sell them or we would lose them.  They were Paper based Shares, and I needed a Broker to take delivery of such. It was also difficult to sell that Share Certificate so I bought Stock in two other Telecommunication Companies that were doing reasonably well.  Lost the lot as there was Class Action Law Suit against one, and the other re-acquired shares and then ceased trading them publicly!  The Broker was selling my Shares, to pay the Fees!

Google or Gold?

How would an ounce of Gold, as an investment asset, in ones IRA portfolio, perform against traditional Shares?

A 'Bet' that The Motley Fool posed to it's reader in 2005

"Would you rather own a share of Google or an ounce of gold?" I asked at the time. "Here's the stipulation: You have to put your choice under a mattress for the next 10 years. That's right. I'm taking something as volatile as Google and as cyclical as a gold coin and forcing you into a long-term commitment." 

A Share in Google Inc. [NADDAC: GOOG)  v.   1 ounce of GOLD

The Share Price of Google Inc. (NASDAC: GOOG) was $428.62 on 25th November 2005.
In comparison, Gold was traded for nearly $500/oz, on that same date.

The Google Inc. share price, is currently $606.07 today, having reached $714.87, on 07 December 2007.   That 'Peak' is an increase of 66.8% from that Dec. 2005 price, and a drop of nearly 18% from it's 'peak'.

From 25th November 2005, to April 2012 saw a $177.45 increase. That is 41.4% increase over approximately a 6.5 year period; an average improvement of about 6.3% pa.

Gold is currently $1,651.64/oz today, having reached an all-time high of $1,889.7/oz. on 22 August 2011. Gold achieved an increase of 278% from Dec. 2005 to that 'Peak', and a drop of just 12.6% from that 'high'.

An increase of $1,151.64,  or 230%,  over almost 6.5 years, gives an average of 35.4% pa. improvement for 1oz of Gold.

The Motley Fool Bet is not closed, since it expires on Nov. 30, 2015.

You still want to bet on Google improving significantly and/or  the price of Gold to crash down to below $700/oz, so Google (The Tortoise) might have a chance to beat (the Hare) 1oz Gold Price, that is way out in front in this Motley Fool Race?


Having Gold in ones IRA portfolio (as permitted by the IRS) can give a certain 'edge' over other traditional assets such as Stocks, Bonds or Mutual Trust Funds.

That example of the increase of Gold/oz price, compared to Google Inc. Share price, hopefully demonstrates the potential of a Gold IRA.

Switch some into Silver, if the Ratio (currently about 50:1) widens also.



Here is one Company offering sales of Gold to individuals and has a partner to Broker Gold SIPP  

Buy gold for your UK SIPP retirement plan from our partner SIPP specialist,
Berkeley Burke.

They can also offer Gold IRA for those in the USA

Gold & Silver Individual Retirement Accounts

A tax efficient way to hold precious metal in your IRA

The Entrust Group, which is one of the leading providers of account administration services for self-directed retirement plans, has worked with a well established self-directed custodial account provider, The Kingdom Trust Company, to create a precious metals facility for Individual Retirement Accounts ('IRAs').

One of the ways this IRA facility can be used is to hold gold, silver, platinum and palladium with GoldMoney. 

Precious metals are a good way to preserve your purchasing power and optimise your investments. Our customers can easily purchase and hold precious metals at low cost, which we then store for them in secure, allocated storage. Our US customers can take advantage of these same features in their IRA.

More information

To open a self-directed IRA or to learn more about this process, please contact an IRA specialist at 1-800-392-9653. You may also email any questions or inquiries to PreciousMetals@theentrustgroup.com or visit the website of the The Entrust Group.

New Vehicle Registration in Philippines

Imported Motor Vehicle Registration Requirements

The most common service that a motorist is looking for is the new registration of one's new and shiny car. As listed in our list of services post, you can see there that the first service that we offer, that is, the first service that we can assist you with is the registration of your car… either for new registration or renewal of registration.. both basically has the same requirements but this post is for the requirements for registering a new car.

Imported Motor Vehicle Registration Requirements

Here are the requirements for imported motor vehicles - cars, trucks, motorcycles etc.:-

Original Invoice

Certificate of Payments of Taxes

Confirmation of CP from Registration Section C.O.

CHPG clearance

Insurance Certificate of Cover

Actual Inspection of Motor Vehicle and duly accomplished MVIR
(stencils of motor and chassis numbers must be done on the space provided for)

Early warning device (EWD)

That is the requirements needed to register a new car or vehicle that was imported from abroad.

The first part was about New Registration locally assembled or rebuilt vehicles.
Like we always say, if you ever need help or assistance with any LTO related services, including this one, you can contact us at our office or call/txt 09178801712

I have no connection with the above Company, just liked their Summary of Requirements for LTO Registration of New Cars. Actually I was looking for information on this 3 Year Registration, since my Yamaha XT225 motorcycle, should have got Registered by Norkis, who sold me the Motorcycle, and the LTO who should have known such 3 Year Registration was applicable to Motorcycles over 200cc, and the XT225 is 225cc!

Hyundai got my car Registered for 3 Years, back in May 2005.

I bought a new Hyundai 'Matrix' 1.5 CRDi VGT in May 2005, and obtained the Registration Documents, and Number Plates with Registration and Insurance, valid for 3 Years.

ie no vehicle inspection, emission tests, or insurance renewal until May 2008.

Hyundai Cebu, Inc.
address......A.S. Fortuna St., Banilad, Mandaue City, Cebu
phone.........(032) 346 2724, 345 0324 to 26
fax..............(032) 346 0187
e-mail.........hyundai.cebu@gmail.com
LTO issues rules on 3-year registration

The Land Transportation Office (LTO) has released the implementing rules and regulations regarding the three-year validity registration scheme for brand new vehicles, set to be implemented next month.

LTO memorandum circular 575-2005 signed by LTO Assistant Secretary Anneli Lontoc stated all brand new vehicles or vehicles that are new and unregistered; motor vehicles manufactured, assembled, imported, distributed and/or sold regardless of classification by corporations or companies accredited by LTO; brand new motor vehicles regardless of classification; and motorcycles with engine displacement of above 200 cc are covered of the registration scheme.

Applicants must present an authenticated sales invoice, copy of the certificate of stock reported (CSR), Philippine National Police-Traffic Management Group clearance, certification of quality control by the manufacturers, assemblers and importers; smoke emission and roadworthiness tests, appropriate insurance policy with validity period of three years, Department of Environment and Natural Resources certificate of conformity, and valid MVIR for identification.

The rates of Motor Vehicle User’s Charge (MVUC) set forth under Republic Act No. 8794 will be collected from the owners of the units covered by the registration scheme. The minimum collection is set by LTO for three years and the maximum collection is set for three and three fourth (3 ¾) years, depending on the ending of the license plates to be issued.

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Source URL: http://www.mb.com.ph/node/115153

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AND COMMUNICATION

ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER NO. 010-200503 January 2005

SUBJECT : Initial Registration Scheme for Brand New Motor VehiclesValid for Three (3) years.

WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 4 (d) [1], Article III, Chapter 1 of Republic Act No. 4136, as amended, the Assistant Secretary, with the approval of the Secretary of Transportation and Communication, shall have the power to issue rules and regulations prescribing the procedure for the registration of motor vehicles; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 5 of Batas Pambansa Bilang 74, all motor vehicles and trailers of any type used or operated on or upon any highway of the Philippines "shall be registered with the Bureau of Land Transportation (now the LTO or Land Transportation Office) for the current year, and that the dates of annual registration of motor vehicles shall be based on a registration scheme to be prepared by the Bureau of Land Transportation (now the LTO) subject to the approval of the Minister (now the Secretary) of Transportation and Communication."
NOW, THEREFORE, and in pursuance thereto, it is hereby ordered that the initial registration of all brand new motor vehicles, as defined herein , shall be valid and effective for three (3) years from its first registration. Such initial registration shall require the Certificate of Conformity (COC), issued by the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR), and the Compulsory Third Party Liability insurance policy valid for three (3) years.
1.1. Brand new motor vehicles (MVs) – refer to new and unregistered motor vehicles manufactured, assembled, imported, distributed and/or sold by corporations or companies accredited by or member/s of the following, to wit:
a. CAMPI- Chamber of Automotive Manufacturer of the Philippines, Inc.
b. TMA – Truck Manufacturers Associations
c. MDPPA – Motorcycle Development Program Participants Associations.
1.2. Brand new motor – vehicles imported by other LTO accredited vehicles
1.3. These exclude backyard – assembled and imported used motor vehicles
1.4. Motorcycles with engine displacement of 200 cc and below are likewise excluded in this Order.
2. Registration Rate – The rates of the Motor Vehicle User's Charge as set forth and imposed under Republic Act 8794 shall be collected from the owner of the covered motor vehicles for the registration of the said units.
3. Apprehension/s
3.1. Should the covered motor vehicle be apprehended within the period of its initial three (3) year registration for violation/s attributable to the motor vehicle, e.g. smoke belching or non-roadworthiness, the motor vehicle shall still be required to undergo the accessory penalty or penalties of passing the Motor Vehicle Inspection and/or Emission Tests.
4. Repealing Clause
4.1. Any memoranda or orders thereof which are inconsistent with the provisions of this Administrative Order are hereby repealed or amended accordingly.
5. Effectively

5.1. This Order shall take effect ninety (90) days after its publication in two (2) newspapers of general circulation in the Philippines or filling of three (3) copies thereof with the University of the Philippine Law Center.
ANNELI R. LONTOC

Assistant Secretary

APPROVED:
LEANDRO R. MENDOZA
Secretary
Department of Transportation and Communication

HIGHIGHIGHTS OF ACCOMPLISHMENT

With the implementation of the three (3) year initial registration of motor vehicles' scheme, on the other hand, drastically affected our volume of registered motor vehicle and cases handled because most initial motor vehicle registrations are handled by district offices situated in highly urbanized areas in the country.

I bought a Yamaha XT225, brand new from Norkis, Mandaue Branch in December 2007 for Php160,000.00

So why did the LTO not Register it for 3 Years. since the XT225 is 225cc?

The LTO Branch in Talisay City (up behind Robinsons, to the right), did not even seem aware, that Motorcycles over 200cc are covered by that 3 Year Registration Ruling.

LTO, Talisay City were also trying to maintain the Registration stated Color: Green yet there was White also!

Norkis, Mandaue sorted this out. but only wanted to deal with LTO, Mandaue, not LTO Talisay City Branch.

How do I know it got sorted?

By Sending Text to 2600 and getting the following reply back:-

Make: yamaha
Model: xt225
Year: 2007
Color: green/white
Registered Last: 10/07/2010
has no LTO apprehension.
has no LTO alarm.
P2,50/txt

 
The Honda XR200 is196.9cc and now has Suggested Retail Price of Php131,900.00

One reason I did not buy the Honda XR200 is because it is somewhat taller (with a seat of 858mm) compared with the Yamaha XT225 having a seat height of just 31.9" (810mm), meaning I could plant both feet flat on the floor comfortably.

Another reason for choosing a Yamaha XT225 'Serow', being that Norkis were offering a 3 Year Warranty

How many spotted they got the image of the XT225 reversed?

The best reason for going with a Yamaha XT225 'Serow', is that is is simply a damn fine bike, for 'green lane' riding in the Philippines.

Check out this report on the 'capabilities of the small, agile, nimble, and pretty capable, little XT225 'Serow':-

BIG BLOKE ON A GIRLS BIKEThe Yamaha XT225 SerowBy John Hutchinsonjohnhutch@compuserve.com

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I don't know how to put this without offending some peoples egos, but here goes - the Yamaha XT225 Serow is arguably the best trail bike in the world. A lot of people who have bought big, fast, powerful enduro machinery to go trail riding have probably chosen the wrong bikes.
Read more...

Made in China - no longer the same Stigma?

Some think things 'Made in China', are just cheap copies of the 'real thing' and although low price, the Quality is not there to make them reliable and/or durable?

Well, nearly 50 Years ago, many were saying the same thing about the Japanese, but now the products Japan produces, from Cars, Motorcycles to a whole range of electronic products, are recognised as being some of the best in the world.

Same is happening in South Korea, originally slated as only able to make cheap cars for example, but Hyundai Motor Company, and Kia Motors (both part of Chung Ju-yung Group in South Korea) , have invested money into making their motor vehicles extremely good value for money and with improved quality. They now offer 5 Year/ 100,000 Km Warranty, on their vehicles now. They have become the world's fourth largest automaker^[1]

It is happening in China also, much the same way as Taiwan made electronic products gained respect for quality and reliability. China now makes half of all motorcycles produced worldwide. In export markets, Chinese motorcycle manufacturers have been rapidly gaining share, especially in emerging markets in Southeast Asia and Africa.

There is a new emerging generation of Chinese Motorcycles, notably Zongshen with the new 'Cyclone' range. Zonshen teamed up with Piaggio

of Italy and makes the engines for the 'Zip' Scooter of Piaggio. They are presently in partnerships with Harley Davidson and Piaggio.^[1]

Harley Davidson selected Zongshen to partner with to get its Motorcycles into the Chinese market. Harley-Davidson in return, would share certain technology of a non-competing nature, as well as marketing philosophies and practices with Zongshen, under the contemplated agreement.

Zongshen-Piaggio Foshan Company is a joint-venture by Zongshen Industry Company and Piaggio, a leading company in this field all over the world. Piggio scooters, also Aprilia, Derbi, Gilera, Ligier, Moto Guzzi, Vespa, and Laverda.

These liasons with Motorcycle legends in the industry, are bringing about a new generation of Chinese Motorcycle.

These new 'Cyclone' range of Zongshen Motorcycles, cost about 20% more than mainstream Chinese motorcycles, but it shows in improved attention to detail, design and build quality. These motorcycles are very good value for money produts, the same way as the Hyundai and Kia are capturing increasing Market share.

Chinese Car manufacture 'Cherry' is another one to watch also!

Then there are these Chinese Mobile Phones - again with a 'stigma' for cheap copies of well know Makes/Models, but not having the same Specifications/Quality.

What most do not realise is some Chinese Phones are not copies, but designed around the likes of MediaTek Chipsets, such as the MT6235 processor

MediaTek Inc. is a fabless semiconductor company, designing and selling components for wireless communication, optical storage, high-definition digital TV and DVDproducts. The company was founde

d in 1997. Its headquarters are in Hsinchu Science Park, Taiwan, with sales and research subsidiaries in Mainland China, Singapore, India, Japan, Korea, USA, Denmark, and England.^[2] MediaTek is listed on the Taiwan Stock Exchangeunder the code 2454.

MediaTek's products help Chinese Shanzhai products to cut cost.

The MT6235/6 is a processor used in many Chinese cellular phones. It is a member of the MT62xx series of processors by MediaTek.

The MediaTek processor based Chinese cell phones often come with features not common to North American phones such as analog television viewing and recording. While these phones have vastly different builds and configurations, they all run on a common proprietary OS.

GSM/GPRS/EDGE Feature-rich Multimedia solution

MT6236 is a s GSM/GPRS/EDGE solution with high level of integration. Targeted for the feature-rich multimedia market, the MT6236 offers key features such as support for 5Mpixel camera, mobile TV, HVGA LCM, integrated BT and full html browser . MT6236 platform is pre-integrated with MediaTek's highly proven SW solution thus considerably reducing the design cycle time.

FEATURES

● GPRS/EDGE class 12 ● ARM9 @312MHz ● Integrated 5Mp ISP camera ● CIF decode; QVGA encode ● Support for HVGA LCM ● Integrated BT2.1 EDR ● Integrated HS 2.0 USB ● Pre-integrated with MediaTek's highly proven SW platform.

This chip technology giving the above 'features', is now being driven by a version of Android OS, now owned by Google. Android has been available as open source since 21 October 2008. Google published the entire source code (including network and telephony stacks)^[30]under an Apache License.^[31]

While most are still on Android 1.5 or 1.6, some are apparently capable of upgrade to Android 2.1.
We might even see Chinese Products emerging, running 2.2 (Froyo)^[44] or latest Gingerbread 2.6.35^[45]

ZTE is one of the few, if not the only, Chinese Phone Manufacturer to enter the USA Market. ZTE Mobile phones are sold in the UK,Ireland, Scandinavia, Australia and elsewhere.

Could ZTE Be The Next HTC?

16 July, 2010, by Desire Athow

ZTE has long been associated with the very low end of the mobile phone market with the likes of the ZTE F102 or the ZTE X760 (AKA T-Mobile Vairy or Orange Vegas) gradually cementing the Chinese brand as a great entry level mobile phone manufacturer.

But the launch of the ZTE Racer might soon change this; with a selling price of £99 (excluding a compulsory £10 on PAYG at 3 UK), this touchscreen device is the cheapest Android phone on the market.

Likewise, the ZTE F102 (which we reviewed here) was and still is the cheapest 3G phone on the market, selling for as little as £17.16 here.

Like ZTE, HTC started by selling phones for others to rebadge (Orange and O2 notably) but then started gradually to come out of the shadows with some significant models like the HTC Touch and the HTC Desire.

Expect ZTE to follow the same trajectory in a shorter period compared to HTC although they will be working closely with mobile network operators. They have already confirmed to Techradar that they will be launching a second Android mobile phone soon in the UK.

Read more: http://www.itproportal.com/portal/news/article/2010/7/16/could-zte-be-next-htc/#ixzz114bwyVtY

£49.99

ZTE F102 Mobile Phone with Free Skype Calls and Windows Messenger

If you are searching for a cheap mobile phone which is equipped with all latest features then ZTE F102 mobile phone is custom built for you. This mobile phone has a traditional design and is available at a price around £ 30. The stylish black colour and sleek design gives it a sophisticated and catchy look. This mobile phone is equipped with a spectacular rechargeable battery that offers a back up of 150 hours on the standby mode and 5 hours if you are talking continuously. Like most hi-end mobile phone this device is also equipped with a camera. The resolution of the camera is two megapixels which is good enough for a mobile phone.

The MP3 player installed in it enables you to play all sorts of MP3 audio files. It is also installed with Bluetooth so that you can easily connect it with other Bluetooth enabled mobiles, computers, etc. The internal memory of the ZTE F102 is around 128 MB which can store limited data but you can easily increase the memory by installing a memory card. This mobile phone supports only SecureDigital (Micro SD) format memory card which can be easily found at a mobile accessory store near your home. Of course, the phone’s best and most notable feature is its free Skype-to-Skype calling feature, in addition to the free Windows Messenger.

The memory of this mobile phone can be expanded up to 1 GB. The dimensions of ZTE F102 mobile phone are 106.1 x 47 x 12.7 mm and it weighs around 80 g which is fairly low. The camera is provided with a digital zoom feature so that you can record clear pictures of far away objects.

Cherry Mobile’s uber cheap dual SIM phones

Cherry Mobile, a new player in the dual-SIM phone market in the Philippines, introduced 4 new affordable phones with average prices well under Php6,000.

Here’s a list of the 4 new dual-SIM phones:

Cherry S11 Blade

VGA Camera

1.8” 65K Color TFT LCD display

Pitch changer

MP3/MP4 player

FM Radio

GPRS/MMS capable

2GB microSD card

Bluetooth 2.0

Price: Php2,690

Cherry D20 Life

1.8” 65K Color TFT LCD display

VGA Camera

MP3/MP4 player

FM Radio

Voice recorder

2GB microSD card

Bluetooth 2.0

Dual Active SIM/Dual Standby

Price: Php2,990

Cherry D50 Inertia

1.3 MP camera

MP3/MP4 player

FM Radio

built-in Motion Sensor

Bluetooth 2.0

2GB microSD card

GPRS

Price: Php3,690

Cherry M35Integra

Free-to-Air TV phone

TV Function

2 MP camera

2.2” QVGA TFT LCD display

Dual Camera

MP3/MP4 player

FM Radio

Motion Sensor

2GB microSD card

Bluetooth 2.0

GPRS

Price: Php5,690

Cherry Mobile Trident is a Triple SIM phone

Published by: yuga under: Mobile.

posted: July 4th, 2010

Cherry Mobile has a new phone that’s capable of handling 3 SIM cards at the same time called the Trident (Q300). Yes, this is probably the first triple-SIM phone to be marketed in the Philippines — and it’s got a TV tuner too.

Designed to look like a cross between the Nokia E72 and the BlackBerry Curve, Cherry Mobile’s Trident phone was launched just last week (July 1) with a suggested retail price of Php6,450.

Cherry Mobile Q300 Trident
* Triple SIM, Triple Standby
* Quad Band GSM
* 2.46” TFT LCD
* 2MP camera
* WiFi
* Analog TV with Record
* FM Radio with Record
* up to 4GB on microSD
* Bluetooth

It’s got an optical trackpad too, just like the ones from BlackBerry. All 3 SIM cards are active but only two are MMS-capable and can connect to GPRS. Not sure what the battery life would be like though {via PTB}.

'Cherry Mobile' is established in Singapore, as well as the Philippines.

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Cherry-Mobile/269510017442?

Founded:

June 2009

Detailed Info

Website:

http://www.cherrymobile.com.ph

Company Overview:

My phone is Cherry Mobile!

Cherry Mobile brings the latest technology, design and ergonomics. Easy to use, and surely value for money, this new wave of handsets accelerates access to market’s increasing need for dual sim.

Mission:

Cherry Mobile is the newest player in the local mobile communications industry.

With true dual SIM capabilities and a suite of other top end features, the new collection of mobile phones under the Cherry Mobile brand bring next-generation connectivity to Filipino consumers at incredibly affordable prices.

Cherry Mobile showcases range of handsets that suits every type of user by designing its products that would best match different consumer lifestyles.

Cherry Mobile embarks on expanding into several key markets through having dynamic products and a brand strategy: the ease of use without having to carry two mobile phones at the same time and still providing “value for money’, this new wave of handsets accelerates access to the market’s increasing need for dual SIM handsets.

Products:

P1, P2, D10, D15, Trident, F10, F15, X90, ECLIPSE, Q6, Q5i, Q8, Q9, D35, V600, G3, G7, M35, M30...

Authorized Service Centers Nationwide
NCR
02.353.9856 Manila
02.436.0050 Philcoa
02.709.2252 Quezon City
02.583.2763 Montalban
02.334.1177 02.363.6006 Caloocan

02.822.7455 Bicutan

LUZON
045.887.0681 Pampanga

048.434.7098 Palawan
077.412.3332 Ilocos Norte
078.326.5846 Nueva Viscaya
042.660.6216 Lucena
052.480.7234 Legazpi
0922.470.6115 Bulacan
075.522.0787 075.522.2788 Pangasinan

VISAYAS
034.707.8080 Bacolod
034.433.0334 034.434.1794 Bacolod
053.321.2537 053.321.2190 Tacloban
032.233.3877 Cebu
032.417.7325 Cebu
038.501.0012 Tagbilaran

MINDANAO
082.299.4677 082.221.0506 Davao
082.224.4898 082.227.5168 Davao
082.222.0729 082.300.1707 Davao del Sur
088.856.7999 088.856.9999 Cagayan de Oro
063.221.3659 063.492.3659 Iligan
086.826.8877 086.826.4147 Surigao City
083.553.9000 General Santos
062.991.3030 Zamboanga
062.991.2258 062.992.5114 Zamboanga

Cherry Mobile’s Pretty P3

Cherry Mobile is going back to the basics with the P3, the hip new model from the leading mobile phone brand that is as easy on the eyes as it is on the wallet.

Based on the popular P1 model which grew a large following in the last year covering all segments of the mobile handset market, the new single-SIM P3 promises a practical, straightforward and stress-free cellular phone experience.

“The P3 model is perfect for tweens, teens or just about anyone who prefers the no-frills mobile phone with only the most essential functions such as calling and texting over more complicated and possibly more expensive units,” said Cherry Mobile Marketing Head Agnes Conopio.

Incorporating the same durable keypad and colored LCD screen of its predecessor, the dual-band P3 provides additional exciting features. P3 features a built-in FM radio that lets users enjoy the latest radio hits wherever they go and now is already colored screen.

A further benefit is the unit’s handiness—the P3 can easily fit into wallets and small pouches and can also be attached to lanyards, making it an instant fashion accessory with its cute calculator appeal.

A useful flashlight rounds out the basic features of Cherry Mobile’s practical P3 model.

The Cherry Mobile P3 comes in six fun and fashionable colors to suit every personality—playful pink, funky yellow, trendy purple, chic red, perky green and mod black.

And with the P3’s bargain price tag of P 1, 290, we all have a reason to keep it basic and simply hip.

Cherry Mobile Phones Features and Pricelist

Published by Marhgil on May 21st, 2010 in Technology with 15 Comments

As we roam around SM City Lipa, we found this Cherry Mobile kiosk at the second floor where lots of people are checking out their mobile phones. Curious enough, we tried to sneak in and asked for their price list. They gave us their poster with their cellphone units and prices. I copied some of them here for your information. Note that prices might be different now because prices are subject to change without prior notice as they always say.

Super Cheap Phones

Cherry Mobile P1
Price: P999
Features: Single SIM, SMS Predictive, Alarm Clock, SIM Tool Kit
Read Cherry Mobile P1 review here.

Cherry Mobile D15
Price: P1,999
Features: Dual SIM, Dual Standby, Camera, FM Radio, MP3 / Video Player, Flashlight, MicroSD card up to 2GB

Qwerty Phones

Cherry Mobile Q3
Price: P2,990
Features: Qwerty Keyboard. Dual SIM, Dual Standby, FM Radio, MP3 Player, 5 Led Flashlight, SMS, MicroSD card up to 1GB

Cherry Mobile Q3i
Price: P2890
Features: Qwerty keyboard, Dual SIM, Dual Standby, Camera, FM radio, MP3 player, MicroSD card up to 2GB.

Touch Screen Phones

Cherry Mobile T80
Price: P6990
Features: Touch Screen, 1.3 MP camera, Dual SIM, Dual Standby, Multimedia Player, FM Radio, Widgets, Bluetooth, MicroSD card up to 2GB

Cherry Mobile G5
Price: P6990
Features: Touch Screen, 2 MP Camera, Dual SIM, Dual Standby, Multimedia Player, FM Radio, Slider design, Bluetooth, MicroSD card up to 4GB

Cherry Mobile Eclipse
Price: P9,999
Features: Windows Mobile 6.5, Touch Screen, 2 MP camera, Dual SIM, Dual Standby, Wifi, Bluetooth, Multimedia Player, FM Radio, GPS, MicroSD card up to 8GB

TV Phones

Cherry Mobile Q6
Price: P4790
Features: Analog TV, Qwerty keyboard, 2 MP Camera, Dual SIM, Dual Standby, Multimedia Player, FM Radio, Bluetooth, MicroSD up to 2GB

Cherry Mobile G7
Price: P4990
Features: Analog TV, 1.3 MP camera, Dual SIM, Dual Standby, Multimedia Player, FM Radio, Slider design, Bluetooth, MicroSD up to 2GB

Cherry Mobile Q7
Price: P5,890
Features: Analog TV, Qwerty keyboard, 1.3 MP camera, Dual SIM, Dual Standby, Multimedia Player, FM radio, Bluetooth, MicroSD card up to 2GB

Cherry Mobile Q8
Price: P5,990
Features: Analog TV, Qwerty keyboard, 2MP camera, Dual SIM, Dual Standby, Wifi capable, Multimedia player, FM radio, Bluetooth, MicroSD card up to 2GB

Cherry Mobile Q9
Price: P5,990
Features: Analog TV, Qwerty keyboard, 2.0 PM camera, Dual SIM, Dual Standby, Multimedia player, Touchpad navigation. FM Radio, Wifi, Bluetooth, MicroSD card up to 2GB

Just visit your nearest Cherry Mobile distributor to buy your Cherry Mobile unit. Feel free to share your experience with Cherry Mobile phones in the comment box below.

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Unlocked T3000 Phone Quad Band Good Quality Cellphone

Introduction

China Wholesale Dapeng T3000 phone is one of the most fashionnable phone. The Handshaking (accelerometer) function can help you change the picture and song easily and convenient. It support 8gb max card. You can use it in any country no matter where you are!!

This phone is free shiping and 2gb card as gift

Main Feature:

Quad Band: GSM850/900/1800/1900MHZ
Dual sim card dual standby
Tree pages menu
Wireless internet
Analog TV supported
Support Java
Handshaking function
Support TF card extend to 8GB max
FM/MP3/MP4/Bluetooth function supported

Specification:

Quad Band: GSM850/900/1800/1900MHZ
Dual sim card dual standby
Tree pages menu
Screen: 3.2 inch high definition touch screen, QVGA, 320x240
Dual Cameras: 0.3 Mega pixel camera with flashligt, put out the biggest size is 1600x1200
MP3 background play, equalizer
Video: 3GP, MP4, full screen, forward and pause
WIFI: 802.11b/g wireless internet
Free analog TV supported
Support Java, can install applications
Support FM radio, can play without earphone and support background play
Bluetooth A2DP
Sound recorder
Video player and recorder, Audio player supported
Support MSN, 3G Chat, Opera, Map, eBuddy
Support E-mail sending and receiving
Memory: built-in 71.8M, exend TF card to 8GB max
GPRS & WAP connectivity, MMS Transceive
U disk support function to keep the information storage
Telephone directories: 800 groups of contacts, support caller groups and caller ringtone
Support SMS Text Messaging, MMS Picture Messaging, Vociemail serve
Schedule power on/off: support to start/close under set time
Alarm clock: 5 groups, support alarm clock when machine's closed, can set from Monday to Sunday
Games: 4 common games, 1 motion game, support Java games
More information: MP3/MP4/WAP/Bluetooth/SMS group sending/GPRS download/MMS/Calendar/Caculator/Notes/Alarm clock/World
clock/Currency converter/unit converter/Hanshaking/Stopwatch/Slide show/AB repeater/Bookshelf/Answer machine/QWERTY
keyboard/Memory extended...
Size: 115x65x20mm

Color and Language:

Color: Black

keyboard color: black and siver
Language: English, French, Spanish, Danish, Russian, Polish, Portuguese, Italian, German, Malanxiya, India Language, Czech, Norwegian, Slovak, Hungarian, Tieng viet, Turkce, Bulgarian, Persian, Hebrew, Greek, Swedish, Romanian, Croatian ,Slovenian

Accessories:

One phone
Two 2800mAh batteries (nice to provide a spare battery!)
One power Adapter
One earphone
One manual
One USB cable

Some other Sources/Pricing:-

Price: £129.99

SKU: T3000

DaPeng T3000 Cell Phone Function twirling 360 and leather Case

Wholesale price: $110.63

Wholelse price: $89.99 (19% OFF)

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