Smart launches the Netphone

I was rushing my way to Megamall last night as I knew that Smart Communications, Inc. would be launching the much-awaited Netphone.  The event started 7PM but since my car was number-coded, I had to arrive late.

It was really exciting to know what Netphone is all about.  I’ve been hearing rumors for several days about it.  I knew that the Netphone is an Android device and it’s designed by Smart.  I also heard that it’s going to be really cheap and affordable.

I was sad because as soon as I arrived at the beautiful Smart Jump Experience Center in Megamall, I noticed that the event just ended. 🙁

I wasn’t able to catch the presentation and the demo of the device.  I wasn’t able to catch the raffle too!  I missed several media friends as well because they left already.

Luckily, the Smart folks were more than willing to provide another demo for us latecomers.  Here’s what I learned about the Netphone:

• the Netphone runs on Android Froyo (version 2.2)
• full integration with Smart Wireless Network thus the Netphone can tell us what our prepaid load balance is or when our next bill is due if on postpaid.
• Netphone’s Social Stream combines our Facebook and Twitter accounts.  We don’t need to check both accounts separately anymore.
• Netphone messenger gives us the freedom to send messages, share photos, videos & contact numbers and chat with friends (Netphone to Netphone) without a need to spend a single centavo!
• FX messaging is an exclusive feature of the Netphone.  It’s basically short video messaging or emotive messaging.  Samples include: send a kiss, buzz a friend, send a beer!, megaton?!
• We can be assured that we can surf the internet being protected from viruses.  The Netphone is secure!
• The Netphone’s Global Directory stores contacts on the web in the cloud.  We don’t have to worry about phone memory anymore 🙂
• capture videos and photos using the 3.2 megapixel-camera with Auto Focus.

There were several demo units all over the place so I was able to play with one.  Oh my gee, I so want to have one!  But you know, it’s very affordable!  The biggest surprise for me is the price.  With all those features, the Netphone only retails at Php 9,900.00 for a prepaid kit and will come free with postpaid plan 800.

Smart will start offering the Netphone on September 10, 2011.  It will only be a few days wait and we can get our hands on our very own Netphone.  It’s sooooo tempting!  I really want one! 😀