The Dark Side Beckons…
Most of the things these days are measured by terms of ROI (Return of Investment) or by how long something is made. No matter how expensive things are or how cool they look, they most probably be made in China. Even worse isthat during the first day a product is released, a knock off is out the next day. May it be phones or televisions, the truth is out there, there is an imitation for it, if there werebody organs that could be legally cloned, it be in the market and two of the most populous countries in the world would be the top exporters of such. Kidding aside, I’m simply ranting at my loss and for every proud owner of the Imate Ultimate 8502. After one and a half year of use and abuse, a once noble and proud owner, I am now distraught to learn that this unit I purchased for 2399AED is now a measly 749AED at Sharaf DG. I worked hard to purchase this unit only to find out that it dropped its prices by 65%. So much for the so called Blackberry-killer this phone was sought to be. Unlike HTC units which still cost the same despite several unit updates, some even more than 18 months, it just breaks my heart. It’s ironic that that though because I should be happy because I can plan for another unit but after seeing the 8502’s weakness aesthetically and seeing the superior simplicity of Apple Mobile OS, thereisn’t a chance I would a run for this phone.
My loyalty was with the product but slow development and delayed releases is enough to make me think twice. As for now, the calling of the dark side is strong. I have accepted the call of Apple and I am ready to make my iPhone purchase. This is a company I believe, despite their strict policies, will be able to deliver with their simplistic methods in the years to come.
My loyalty was with the product but slow development and delayed releases is enough to make me think twice. As for now, the calling of the dark side is strong. I have accepted the call of Apple and I am ready to make my iPhone purchase. This is a company I believe, despite their strict policies, will be able to deliver with their simplistic methods in the years to come.