Simon Says

Typing on the go made easy!

Tablets have been in the market for several years now with growth of this product line mostly been contained to the iPad’s and Android tablets such as our Pre-Paid range of Optus Pre-Paid Galaxy 10.1 @ $649 RRP, Optus Pre-Paid Dell Streak 7” Tablet @ $279 RRP and our Optus Acer Iconia A501 Tablet @ $519 RRP.

However trending suggests there is still a lot of growth in this category.  (See graph below)

Personally I love tablets, they don’t replace a laptop but I do use my iPad a lot. My local blockbuster closed down a few months back so I now download movies on iTunes and even TV shows that I may have missed due to travel or programming clashes. 

I watch these programmes and read the SMH on my iPad during flights, which makes travel time much more enjoyable now. I also use it for social media, doing my online banking, playing games, making my footy tips and I have even used it to create my family tree with the ancestry.com app.

But the thing that I hate most is using my tablet to type on. When you start to type the keyboard takes up half the screen which makes long emails frustrating when you need to spell check as much as I do. 

However we have a few new solution to this problem in stock. Firstly we have the Laser Bluetooth Mobile Keyboard @ $59.95 RRP, it is compatible with computers, tablets, smartphones and even PS3. It also has an integrated touchpad, multimedia shortcut keys and is portable and lightweight.

We also have the Blue Tooth Qwerty Keyboard @ $49.95 which is a waterproof, dustproof and washable Mini Bluetooth Flexible Silicone Keyboard, that is the perfect portable companion for your Smartphone, iPad or Android Tablet! Made from flexible and lightweight silicone, you can simply roll it up the mini keyboard and take it with you wherever you go!

Smart Phone, Smart Price!

The best value for money smart phone currently available in the Australian market would have to be the Optus Pre-Paid Huawei IDEOS X1. This handset is jam packed with the latest technology. It has a 2.8” capacitive multi-touch screen, GPS with compass, 3.2MP camera with expandable memory which comes in handy when taking videos.

This handset also allows up to 5 other devices to connect to it via its own personal Wi-Fi hotspot. This is perfect for the holidays to connect the whole family to their devices.

Also being an Android device, you can download music, apps, games  and much, much more on the X1 through the Android marketplace.

For a limited time exclusively through Jenlist Distributors, the Optus Pre-Paid Huawei X1 will be bundled with a car charger making it the perfect Christmas gift @ only $79 RRP .

Be on a winning Streak this Christmas

For many Australian families Thursday the 1^st of December marks the date that Christmas trees are erected in lounge rooms across the country. With this date being only two days away, it is getting more important to find gifts to place under these illuminated trees.

If I had to choose a Top 5 of Jenlist Distributor products for Christmas it would look like this:

1. Optus Pre-Paid Dell Streak 7” Android Tablet for $279 RRP
2. Optus Pre-Paid Samsung Galaxy Gio  for $149 RRP (Android 2.3 Touch Screen Smart Phone)
3. Xtime Stereo DJ Headset for $19.95 RRP (great stocking filler)
4. Laser 7” Colour Screen Ebook Reader for $149.95 RRP (comes with 200 books pre-loaded)
5. Olympus VG-140 14MP Camera for $99 (reduced from $149 RRP for Xmas Catalogue Only)

The number one product on my list is the NEW Optus Pre-Paid Dell Streak 7” Android Tablet for $279 RRP. This tablet is small enough to carry around, yet large enough to enjoy high-def videos on the road, in a plane or even on the couch. It is also great for Skype calls with cameras on both sides.

Its main features are:

• - Full web experience with Adobe Flash
• - 7” 800x 400 Gorilla Glass multi touch display
• - 5MP rear camera and 1.3MP front camera, perfect for video conferencing on the go
• - Thin & Light – perfect for the mobile professional (430 grams, 12.6mm thin)
• - Sharing your images and videos is a snap with PhotoStage and VideoStage
• - Create & run presentations, update reports and manage your expenses with web-based office productivity suites like Google Docs
• - SD Memory card slot for expandability
• - Access to over 100,000 apps available in the rapidly-growing Google Android Marketplace
• - Android supports multi-tasking - so you won't have to shut down your GPS or stop browsing to check email

The tablet is also a 3G dual band device, which means you will receive superior coverage across the Optus network.

Phone Sales 

"keeping the retail dream alive!"

Interesting read in today's copy of the "Business Day" in the SMH. Where Carolyn Cummins reports that retail landlords are experiencing sales growth above the rate of inflation. She attributes this growth to "higher-margin mobile phone stores and food courts".

Carolyn reports a 20.5 per cent growth in mobile phone sales, while department store sales dropped 8.2 per cent in the past nine months.

This growth in mobile phone sales is not confind to stand alone Mobile Phone retailers. Our valued retailers in "General Route" have also allowed Jenlist Distributors to experience close to 30% growth in handset sales in the past year.

With all this talk of "Smart phones" in the market it is interesting to note that Australia has the second highest global smartphone usage. Yet probably only 1/3rd of all phone users have a smart phone.

The major carriers are also only just starting to talk bout the 4G networks, which will bring a new wave of must have handsets to our shores. So if you aren't already selling handsets, "what are you waiting for?"

1. At only $149 RRP it is nearly 1/6 the price of the cheapest new 3G iPad 2 released today in Australia.

2. At 192mm (wide) x 110mm (high), 12.6mm (thick) and only 400grams, its small enough to fit in a suit pocket.

3. It's ready when you are! With 3G access you can browse the internet whenever you want within Optus 3G coverage.

4. Great browsing experience with a 7 inch screen

5. Keep in touch with access to all your favourite social networking sites and ability to make and receive calls and SMS.

6. Does all the things you need - Email, arrange your schedule, take notes and photos.

7. Ebooks, gone are the days of carrying a bag full of books, the Optus My Tab can hold a virtual library of your favourite books for holidays or school.

8. Keep entertained watching movies or playing games.

9. Stream your favourite sports or TV shows in your own back yard.

10. Access to the Android Market with over 100000 apps.

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