Christmas is approaching quickly, and more shoppers are buying online at this time of the year. Mobile phones remain one of the most popular items this year, but 2010 certainly proved to be a challenging year for some brands. You might wonder what happened to the popularity of Nokia mobile phones this year? It has lost market share worldwide due to the popularity of smart phones like the iPhone etc. Many critics blame Nokia for not having anticipated the increase in demand for smart phones. This is probably partly true, but Nokia is about to bounce back and there are many models that deserve attention from online shoppers.
The Nokia N8 was released a few months ago and by many heralded as Nokia’s new flagship phone, and build upon models such as the Nokia X6 and the Nokia 5500 Xpressmusic. It’s a modern phone that focuses on connectivity and social interactions. The Nokia N8 phone also comes with an amazing phone (12 MP).
AlaTest has aggregated expert reviews from 287 sources, and the Nokia N8 has an average rating of 78/100. This corresponds to an alaScore of 95, which is excellent.
The Nokia 5230 is rated a bit lower by the experts than the Nokia N8 phone (alaScore is still very good), but it’s more of a an entry-level Nokia phone which might affect the rating. The Nokia 5230 is easy to use and comes equipped with a very nice touch screen. It’s available on PriceMe starting at $255, so it’s good value for money.
This phone looks great and challenges the iPhone in terms of look and feel. The Nokia 5800 Xpresmusic is a one-touch phone, and Nokia’s first touch screen phone. It’s obvious that Nokia is eager to catch up with other smart phone manufacturers, and the Nokia 5800 Xpressmusic is a certainly a promising start. It’s also reasonably prices at around $370.
Other Nokia Phones
There are many other Nokia phones to watch. For example, you can have a look at the Nokia 7230 model and the Nokia C5 as well.
PriceMe is pleased to announce a new category for Musical Instruments. You can now shop for guitars, drums and bunch of other musical instruments online on PriceMe. Getting into the groove has never been easier!
We’re also adding DJ and Musical Equipment later this week. This includes mixers, Synth, Midi & Keyboard, DJ gear etc.
As always, please let us know if you have some suggestions regarding content and categories.
Many users have inquired about LED TVs, and PriceMe now has a dedicated category for LED TVs.
So what’s the difference between an LCD TV and a LED TV? They are both flat and use LCD technology for the display? The main difference is that LED TV uses LED backlightning to enhance the quality of the display. LED stands for Light emitting diodes, and has been around for ages. Samsung has pioneered LED TVs, and simply uses LED technology at the back of its exisiting LCD TVs. So LED is not really a new generation of TVs, but merely a way to improve the display performance of LCD TVs.
What’s the display problem with LCD TVs you’re probably thinking now? Is LED TV just another marketing stunt from one of the leading electronics companies (Samsung)? Well, marketing the new TVs as “LED” has probably benefited Samsung, but that’s not the issue of this thread. The main problem with LCD TVs is that the display is not always crisp for “darker areas” of the display. LCD technology causes light to spread from lighter to darker areas, thereby removing some of the contrasts. LED as back lightning circumvents this problem, since LED can effectively been turned “off”. The result is a brighter display with better contrasts (especially for darker areas on the display).
LED TVs are more expensive than LCD TVs. The current price range on PriceMe is $4,399-$8,999. That’s obviously a lot of money to pay for a performance improvement. Consumers that want the latest stuff or really value a bright and crisp display will probably upgrade their current LCD TVs to LED ones. Other consumers will probably wait for prices to drop.
There are eight LED TVs listed on PriceMe. The most popular LED TV at the moment is the Samsung’s 40 inch UA40b8000.
Have a home office? Working for a bigger company? Or just need some supplies for your child? No worries, PriceMe’s new Office Product category has whatever you’re looking for. You can find a broad range of office related products such as writing supplies, business machines, cleaning supplies and furniture. Please let us know if you’re interested to list your products on PriceMe or if you have some suggestions regarding this category.
There are only a few more weeks to Mother’s day, and now is a good time to prepare. PriceMe helps you find the ideal gift for your beloved mother.
What about a new perfume for her? There are deals and discounts on perfumes and fragrances. The fragrance gift sets could also be an option. Or a bunch of beautiful flowers at cheap prices that she certainly deserves? PriceMe’s gift section is also loaded with a broad range of gifts that fit mother’s day.
A necklace is always appreciated by women, and you can shop online for bargains on necklaces. Sunglasses protect your mother’s belowed eyes and could also be of interest.
More and more consumers are shopping online for Health & Beauty products and realted deals. There is normally little transparency in the market place for these types of products, so spending a few minutes online on PriceMe is a good investment. We’ll help you find the product that you need from a reliable retailer at a competitive price.
PriceMe features shopping deals on Cosmetics, the best prices on Fragrances and perfumes in New Zealand, personal care items like shavers, trimmers, scales etc. and also a great selection of Pharmaceptical products online in case you need to improve your health.
The hottest products on PriceMe are currently the following
1. Asus EEE PC 901 - tablet PCs are HOT and Kiwi consumers love them! Tablet PCs are way more portable than laptops, but comes with all the features that most consumers need. And at an affordable price.
2. Sony Ericson W910i - Great deal. Phone, music and camera - all in one!
3. Canon CP740 Photo Printer - Quite a surprise to find a printer this high up on the popularity list, but the high penetration of digital cameras increases the need for high quality photo printers. The Canon CP740 is easy to use and prints great photos.
4. Sony KDL40V4000 LCD TV - Kiwi shoppers are fond of Bravia and the 40 inch KDL40V4000 certainly delivers. High quality at an affordable price.
PriceMe has added a new fashion and accessories vertical for shopping comparison of Jewellery, Watches and Sunglasses.
More and more consumers are shopping for fashion related products online, and we hope that the new vertical will add value to both males and females. These products often have a quite big difference in prices between retailers, so shopping around on PriceMe will help you find competitive prices from competitive retailers.
Home Audio, or HiFi as many call it, is one of the hottest categories on PriceMe. We have recently grouped different home audio categories together to make it easier to find. The following categories are currently included in the “new” Home Audio section :
We are also planning to expand our product attributes for this categories, which will make it even easier to find.
Shopping for gifts and flowers for Christmas, birthdays and other occasions have never been easier. PriceMe now offers comparison shopping of gifts and flowers. Need red flowers for Christmas? Want to surprise your loved ones? No worries, we got it all covered with great gifts from New Zealand’s leading retailers. You can easily narrow down your selection by category, occasion or price range. Many of the gifts are delivered quickly and at a low cost, which saves you both time and money.
