Apple Computer’s iPhone 3G launch in India

Apple Computer’s iPhone 3G launch in India to act as a catalyst for 3G mobile market The launch of the much-awaited iPhone 3G by Apple Computer’s has changed the face of the
Indian telecom market. Priced at US$ 700, the phone will be marketed in India by Bharti Airtel and Vodafone Essar.
The phone offers superior sound quality amongst a host of other impressive features: support for Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync, push services (for email, contacts, calendar) and VPN protocols besides a fullyfunctional
GPS system.
The launch of Apple’s iPhone has also triggered a deluge of smartphones from other companies. Mobile phone makers such as Nokia, Samsung, LG, Blackberry, HTC and Motorola have launched smartphones
which will include a host of high-tech features – full web browsing capabilities over Wi-Fi or high-speed data networks – including touchscreens.
With the launch of Apple iPhone 3G, the market for 3G phones is expected to grow at a phenomenal pace. India is likely to have 270 million 3G subscribers by 2013 according to Research agency Strategy Analytics’

VP, Wireless Practice, David A Kerr. Currently, India is the world’s fastest-growing wireless market with nearly 300 million subscribers.

But actual pricing is much high .Sticker price shock has spoiled the launch party of Apple’s iPhone in India, home to the world’s fastest-growing mobile market.The 3G or third generation phone sells for more than triple its US price tag in India — a new key battleground for makers of high-end mobile handsets thanks to its increasingly affluent middle-class.

The 3G or third generation phone sells for more than triple its US price tag in India — a new key battleground for makers of high-end mobile handsets thanks to its increasingly affluent middle-class.

The eight-gigabyte model of the phone, which includes a built-in iPod and a desktop-class web browser, sells for 31,000 rupees (712 dollars), while the 16 GB version goes for 36,100.

“I like its looks, but at that price I can get something cheaper that does as much.”said vijay one of Tech person .

A spokesman for India’s leading mobile company Bharti Airtel — which is selling the iPhone along with rival Vodafone Essar, owned by Britain’s Vodaphone Group Plc — said it was “not possible to give a (sales) trend.”

But, in what appeared to be an attempt to explain away the low buzz surrounding the product, he said the “iPhone is a very aspirational project — it’s not conceived of as a mass device.”

A manager at one New Delhi phone showroom, who did not want his name used, said sales of the iPhone so far were “not very good. We’ve had a few buyers and people just in to look at it.”

The Indian price is far higher than the 199 dollars paid by US customers to the telecom giant AT&T for the phone. AT&T heavily subsidises the phone and makes money by tying the customer to an expensive annual subscription.

But vendors say they are confident the  Apple gadget will find its place in the Indian market despite the higher price and the fact that India has yet to launch 3G networks needed to support faster browsing and downloads.

What Women Want-Luxury !!

Luxury perfumes are a must-have in your accessory list. Splurge on these fragrant buys
DISCOVERt he mesmerising fragrance of luxury perfumes. Featuring aromatic accents of rose, jasmine, lavendar,violet and many others, these are a must-have in your accessory list. Brands such as Moschino, Lancome and Fendi have some interesting new ranges in store for women. And they don’t just smell good….they look good too
with their unique packaging features.
Moschino’s ‘Hippy Fizz’ perfume is the new perfume from the Moschino Chic and Cheap line. Notes of raspberry leaves, rose, violet, magnolia and lotus make it a good buy. Even the bottle reflects the feminine element with its bright pink cap vibrant against the yellow and bright flowers on the bottle. ‘I Love Love,’ from the same line is as lovely with the explosion of colours and the amusing graffiti on the bottle.
Eau Vitamanee by luxury cosmetics brand Lancome is a unique cocktail of citrus fruit. The musky floral note,consisting of freesia, white lily and white musk, gives the fragrance an opulent dimension teamed with its long-wearing and residual qualities. For a mood enhancing fragrance, choose Eau d’Energie, a scented body spray which is fruity and soft. With 27% natural essences of sun-ripened fruit, the perfume is a concentrate of natural active ingredients with energizing elements. And if there is something simple and sophisticated that you are looking for, the brand’s Miracle perfume reflects the splendour of magnolias in stunning style.
Fendi’s new perfume, Fendi Palazzo is fancy and feminine. Notes of rose, orange blossom, bergamot, pink pepper and lemon lend charm to the fragrance. Infact Palazzo signifies more than just a name. Situated in the vibrant heart of Rome, Palazzo Fendi or the Fendi Palace lends the bottle its beautiful architecture. Its beauty lies in the contrast of the classic simplicity of a rectangular body and Baroque style with the top of the structure struck with a double ‘F.’ The façade of Palazzo Fendi, the brand’s home in Rome, is illustrated on the back of the bottle. Splurge on these fragrant buys. And enjoy
all the admirable glances that come your way

India 3rd on commercial spend list

Annual commercial spending in India clocked $2.3 trillion in 2007, an increase of 23% from
2006, according to data released by Visa, the world’s largest retail electronic payments network.
As per Visa’s Commercial Consumption Expenditure (CCE) index, India was third largest nation in terms of
the size of total business and government spend and the fourth fastest growing in the Asia Pacific (APAC)
region.
The other top economies given the size of their commercial expenditure in the region included Japan ($5.2
trillion), China ($4.9 trillion), South Korea ($2 trillion) and Australia ($1.2 trillion).
The CCE index captures business to business purchases to acquire goods and services used in production,
wholesale and retail purchases of final goods, business capital expenditures and government spending on
goods and services.
It makes adjustments to exclude expenditures such as construction and durable defense spending.
According to the report, which considered 21 economies in the APAC region as a part of the global study,
commercial spending in the region grew by 13% to $18.9 trillion in 2007, while global annual commercial
spending grew 12.2% to an estimated $77.3 trillion from $68.9 trillion in 2006.
India emerged as the fourth fastest growing economy in APAC in terms of total business and government
spend, with an annual increase of 23%. The top three positions were taken by Myanmar (41%), Hong Kong
(36.5 %) and Singapore (35 %).
“The markets across Asia Pacific are varied in terms of their stages of development and usage of
commercial card products,” said Visa Commercial Solutions, Director (Asia Pacific), John Hazlewood