Posted on May 2, 2006 at 12:05 AM in @earthlink
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It's been a while since I've written about cousin Helio. I'll be headed their way in a couple of weeks, but in the meantime I'm pleased to report that as of right now, Helio phones and service are available at Helio.com or 1-888-88-HELIO.
Here are the most important points my tired eyes can make out in the press release:
- The All-In service plans start at $85 for 1000 minutes and unlimited data, internet, video streaming, and text messaging. 1500 minutes is $100, and 2500 minutes is $135. There's also an A La carte plan, which is $40 for 500 minutes, with pay-as-you-go for the multimedia stuff.
- The Hero and Kickflip phones are available for sale at $275 and $250, respectively.
- In addition to MySpace on Helio service, Helio customers also have access to Yahoo mobile internet services, and a ton of video streaming content options. Music video downloads are also available at $2.49 each.
- [Drop it like it's] Helio On Top (H.O.T.) - This is a feed-based idle screen service that grabs content and displays it on screen when your phone isn't in active use.
- 2D, 3D, and multiplayer gaming - You can purchase games for a flat $5.99, or rent them for $0.99/week
- Interchangeable phones - Two phones can share one synchronized service, so you can roll with double Helios, and keep the data sync'ed over the air.
- Gifting and begging are in full effect. Still no word on grifting and scrimping.
I'm anxiously awaiting a Kickflip of my own. I'll do a full write-up when it arrives.
Comments
Is that Biggie Smalls on the Helio image?
Posted by Jerry Grasso | May 2, 2006 1:58 PM
Good eyes. It appears to be none other than Frank White himself, the Notorious B.I.G. I think that's a demo of the "H.O.T.(Helio On Top)" software.
Posted by Dave Coustan (earthling) | May 2, 2006 2:08 PM
actually my friend, the person is none other than Randy Jackson from the famed "American Idol". good guess though buddy.
Posted by xxzeroheroxx | May 3, 2006 6:41 PM
Notorious B.I.G. is dead, However rumor has it that he is secretly kept alive just like Tupac shakur. I think Randy Jackson had a liposuction (is that how it's spelled?).
Posted by JB | May 26, 2006 2:51 PM