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Reports are coming in that sources close to the project has indicated that the PlayStation phone (currently codenamed Zeus) is slated for a March 2011 release right after it makes its official public appearance at the mother of all mobile technology trade shows — Mobile World Congress in Barcelona in February 2011.

In addition, the source has revealed that the will very likely carry the Playstation Phone rather than a Sony Ericsson Xperia name.

The PlayStation phone is expected to be similar in size to the Sony PSP Go. Sony Ericsson PlayStation Phone is boasts Android 2.3 for operating system, multitouch trackpad , microUSB v2.0, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth, Camera with LED and Auto focus, A-GPS, 3.5 mm audio jack, Google Talk, support HTML for browsing, and GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 and HSDPA 900 / 2100 for network data. The user will be able to communication with his dear and near one through services of SMS, MMS, Email, Push Email, IM etc. In addition, there’s a built-in touchpad with multitouch support nestled in between the slide out gaming controllers. On expandable media, it uses the standard microSD instead of Sony’s proprietary Memory Stick format.

Sony Ericsson PlayStation Smartphone will be more powerful than the PlayStation Portable itself. The device also has acces to Sony Marketplace which will allow you to download or purchase games and other content for the phone as well as the console functionalities. Looks like it’s shaping up to be a very interesting first quarter next year.

Watch this space or follow our twitter feed for latest updates, thank you.

[Source], [Sony Ericsson], [Android 2.3]

According to the Yes Twitter, Yes is currently having an iPad promotion where if you purchase an iPad from Machines in Lot 10 you can get the RM50 Yes ID activation fee waived when you purchase a Yes Huddle outright on the same day. The 10GB free usage is also applicable in this offer. This promotion is only for new Yes subscribers and starts from 30th November – 5th December 2010.

The YES Huddle of course is a mobile WiFi/modem that allows you to create a WiFi hotspot anywhere you are. With 4G speeds, you’ll be able to surf at 4G speeds!

[Source], [Yes], [iPad]

The Apple iPad, which was officially released in April 2010 in the US and July 2010 in Singapore, has finally and officially hit Malaysian Apple stores. Apple resellers just announced the availability of the iPad in Malaysia starting 30 November 2010. If you’re planning to get one for your Christmas gift, here’s the list of stores where the iPad will be available for sale and the price.

Here’s the full list of iPad prices:
iPad WiFi [Connect to the Internet wherever you can access a Wi-Fi hotspot.]
16GB: RM1,549
32GB: RM1,849
64GB: RM2,149

iPad WiFi+3G [Connect to the Internet at Wi-Fi hotspots and a cellular network]
16GB: RM1,999
32GB: RM2,299
64GB: RM2,599

Apple Premium Resellers:
• Epicentre, Pavilion Kuala Lumpur +603 2141 6278/ 6378
• Epicentre, IOI Mall, Kuala Lumpur +603 8075 0870/0871
• Machines, Lot 10, Shopping Centre +603 2142 5009
• Machines, Suria KLCC, Kuala Lumpur +03 2171 2633
• Machines, Mid Valley Megamall, Kuala Lumpur +603 2282 3996
• Machines, Sunway Pyramid, Selangor +603 5633 2998
• Machines, The Gardens, +603 2287 6787/ 5787
• Machines, City Square (Johor), +607 227 2606
• Mac Studio, Bangsar Shopping Centre, +603 2282 1799
• Mac Studio, Berjaya Times Square, +603 2145 1799 / 2143 1799 / 2143 9799
• Mac Studio, Plaza Low Yat, Kuala Lumpur +603 2145 4799/9799.
• Switch, Plaza Gurney, Penang +604 229 5591
• Switch, The Mines Shopping Fair, Selangor +603 8948 9591.
• AVE, Kinlap, Brunei
• Avelectronics, The Mall, Brunei

Apple Shop, Harvey Norman:
• Bukit Tinggi, +603 3326 2631
• Mid Valley +603 2282 2860
• Ikano PowerCentre, +603 7718 5200/5223
• Sunway Pyramid, +603 5622 1300
• Queensbay Mall, +604 630 8210.

Maxis finally offers the BlackBerry Bold 9780. Few weeks ago, Celcom had started offering BlackBerry Bold 9780 from RM1188 while DiGi offer it from RM1099. There was even a one day special deal from DiGi which offered the BlackBerry Bold 9780 for as low as RM799.

On Maxis, the Balckberry Bold 9780 is offered with old bundle method with 1 year subscription of BIS services. For postpaid, it goes for RM2259 with 12 months of BIS Advance of RM360. For prepaid, it is offered at RM2079 which comes with 6 months of BIS plan of RM180.

[Source], [Blackberry Bold 9780]

Celcom has revealed Malaysia’s first ever Windows Phone 7 bundle ahead of Maxis. The Optimus 7 RRP price was mentioned as RM2099. Btw, the bundled device is the LG Optimus 7 at an attractive price of RM777 only for the first 150 units.

For the RM777 promo, you are tied with a 18 months contract and a RM300 upfront payment is required. Upfront payment RM300 for all registrations (RM25 rebate X 12 months). If you wish to cancel halfway, a RM500 penalty applies. So far they haven’t release the normal bundling details after 150 units. Perhaps they are waiting to see what Maxis has to offer on the HTC HD7 which is happening later today.

[Source]