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Paypal stops and reverses all personal payments to/from Indian customers
Author: Gadget Techie, Category: India, Latest News, Online Services
In a move that has shocked the whole Indian webmaster community, Paypal Inc. has decided to block and ban all Indian payments, whether its incoming or outgoing. The only ones spared are those selling goods. If you are affected by this sudden decision , Paypal would have sent you an email that read something like :
Hello Mr. XYZ,
Your payment of [amount] has been sent back to the sender of the payment.
We reversed this payment because we have stopped allowing personal payments to be sent to or from India.
If this was a payment for a purchase of goods or services, and not a personal payment, then you may contact the buyer and have him or her resend the payment as follows: (a) click the Send Money tab, (b) select "Goods," and (c) provide a shipping address.
If this payment was a personal payment such as a gift, then we have requested that the sender find another payment method until we restore personal payments to and from India.
We are trying to resolve this issue as quickly as possible and we’re sorry for
any inconvenience.Thank you,
PayPal
No one really knows what Paypal is upto, there are rumours that its a regulatory issue, there are rumours that its a technical issue and further rumours that its an issue due to large number of scams being done in the market.
3G Service Jadoo launched in India by MTNL Delhi
Author: Gadget Techie, Category: India, Latest News, Mobile Phones
3G services were finally launched in India (New Delhi to begin with !) by state owned operator MTNL or Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Limited. MTNL is the first operator to be given a license to operate 3G services in India. Other operators will have to bid for the spectrum in special auctions. With the new rules saying 2G rights will also be given to 3G operators things are getting heated up in the 3G spectrum domain. Currently MTNL has launched its 3G services only for corporate clients on a test basis.
3G or 3rd Generation services offer an enhanced rate of data transfer which enables special services like high speed broadband, video calling and digital-interactive content over the air. My dad’s new phone the Nokia E71 has a video calling feature and other 3G services built in , so when its launched for general public , i will try them out.
It remains to be seen what will be the quality of the 3G services offered by MTNL. MTNL is one of the worst mobile phone operators in Delhi , some of the inside jokes on MTNL’s service go like MTNL helps prevent cancer by not connecting your calls and that MTNL has an inbuilt minute minder, as most calls get disconnected within 1 minute of you starting to talk.
BSNL has also been given 3G spectrum to launch their own 3G services. The dawn of 3G services in India will bring good times for sure to the consumer. And with private companies in the fray and competition, the consumer will be king and will be the one who gains most.
Video Projector Phone : Get ready for the future
Author: Gadget Techie, Category: Gadget Reviews, Latest News, Mobile Phones
It seems like a normal phone until you read the “Special Feature”.
Special Features:
Video Projector: can project cell phone screen as well as external video source (composite input adapter included)
Yes, the thing is an actual projector in a phone, how cool is that ? , Its no ordinary Iphone clone. It costs $345 which really isnt much for some of the rich folks out there, but the projector feature is definitely worth killing for.
The photos of use seem to suggest good clear pictures, the only caveat being the 975 grams weight.
It even got engadget coverage.
You can buy it from dealextreme.
Chinese Mobile phones to be banned in India
Author: Gadget Techie, Category: India, Latest News, Mobile Phones
All those who own Chinese mobile phones in India , beware !
Most Chinese mobile phone makers use fake IMEI numbers or use the same number for a large number of mobile phones. In the event of a terrorist act or any other criminal activity the Govt. is unable to trace the accused people.
Hence it has been recommended to the Govt. that Chinese mobile phones be banned in India. Not just sale of these, but usage of these on all Indian networks also be banned. Most network operators will be banning Chinese mobile phones as soon as they get directives from the government which shouldnt be very late seeing the current security situation in the capital.
Nintendo to lauch the Wii in India on September 30 2008
Author: Gadget Techie, Category: India, Latest News, Video Games
All those game crazy Nintendo freaks who were still trying to get their Wiis from relatives abroad or from shady Palika Bazaar shops can now rejoice. Nintendo will be releasing their highly successful Wii console in India on September 30 2008.
The console wasn’t expected to be such a success but it beat the hell out of PS3 and even Xbox 360 , everyone loves a Wii. Wii also has certain fitness games and features a great wireless multiplayer controller. The controllers have motion sensors and are really one of a kind as far as game controllers go. Some Trivia : The Nintendo Wii was supposed to be named the Nintendo Revolutions.
The Wii console will be launched by Samurai games in India who had originally introduces us to the Nintendo games (8 bit) in 1987. The MRP for the Wii is Rs 19,990 and the DS Lite is priced at Rs 7,990 inclusive of all taxes which is a little on the higher side. The Wii console in India will come bundled with the popular Wii sports.
The price is a little high when compared to USA, the Wii there costs around 12000 Indian Rupees and the Nintendo DS sells for 6000 Indian Rupees. The higher cost could be due to taxes, margin predictions or a simple desire to earn more profit.
Cheap Photo frame at Futurebazaar – Awesome Deal Rs. 3999 Only
Author: Gadget Techie, Category: Gadget Reviews, India, Latest News, Super Deals
Well if you are searching for Futurebazaar.com coupons to get a discount, you will hit a dead end. But if you need to be up to date on fantastic schemes, this is the right place :
Futurebazaar.com is selling the Fujezone 7″ LCD digital photo frame for Rs.4000 only. The digital photo frame features a 16MB internal memory, has support for JPG, MP3,MP4 and AVI files. Comes with a remote control. so not only can it display your favourite Holiday Photos but you can watch your favourite videos and listen to your favourite music.
The photo frame can take media from SD,MMC,MS and USB Sticks.
The photo frame comes with a FREE Microdia MicroSD card of 1GB capacity. Overall its a great deal.
Click here to see the Digital Photo frame at a great price in India.
HP Snapfish launches Photobooks in India (15% off coupon in post)
Author: Gadget Techie, Category: HP, Latest News, Online Services
HP Snapfish have launched their premium product, the Photobooks in India. Its will be a book of photos with upto 9 photos on 1 page and 24 to 150 pages in each photobook.
As an introductory offer , HP is giving a 15% off Snapfish coupon, the photobook is available in following sizes :
Sizes available:
2″ X 3″ Mini Book
5″ X 7″ Everyday Photo Book
8″ X 8″ and 8″ X 11″ Custom Jacket Photo Books
8″ X 11″ Classic Photo Book – available in linen and leather covers
12″ X 12″ Signature Photo Book – available in linen and leather covers
Enter Snapfish coupon code PBBLUEOFF15 before checkout for your 15% discount. We got this offer in our email and wanted to share it.
Offer till 31st July !
Image Copyright : HP
AT&T and Apple : Itunes Iphone 3G activation hits hurdle
Author: Gadget Techie, Category: Apple, Iphone, Latest News, Mobile Phones
The apple and AT&T honeymoon isnt going so well, with both AT&T and Apple reporting that Itunes activation is failing at a lot of places. Some people ‘have’ been sold Iphones without activation which is a boon for those not looking at a AT&T plan, lets see, more updates on this as we move along !
Opening the Apple site, we again get a site not found error on trying to download Itunes.
