Last night, PLDT announced its new landline service called PLDT TelPad, a landline and broadband DSL service packed in an Android Tablet.
The PLDT TelPad is and Android 2.2. Froyo tablet powered by a 1Ghz Cortex A8. That means users can download apps and play on the 7-inch tablet. It comes with a 2GB internal storage but there’s an SD card slot and a USB port to extend that.
The TelPad also carries a 2-megapixel front camera for still shots and videoconference calls. I think calls can be made via a Bluetooth headset. It also comes with a dock for charging and an HDMI port that can be hooked into your TV.
The service starts at Plan 1849 which includes a landline number and a 1Mbps DSL connection. If you’re an existing PLDT myDSL customer, you can upgrade to this plan for an additional Php500 per month. The Android tablet comes free with the package.
Other PLDT TelPad plans are Plan 2099 at 1.5 Mbps (Php2,099 per month), Plan 3095 at 2.5 Mbps (Php3,095), and Plan 4100 at 3.5 Mbps (Php4,100).
HILAW PA YAN, bili ka nalang ng china pad, mura pa 3k????
medyo hindi maganda service ng pldt. every week may disconnection and minsan mabagal.
Bolang a pldt
puwede ba ilabas yung tablet, parang makapal kasi
panget
Parang pareho pa rin ang babayaran mo kung kukuha ka ng new subscription… I think 999 ang 1 mbps plus ang residential line na around 600-700… Tama ba?
Hmmm if you are an exisiting user, for life na yung additional 500? Or we can just buy the unit and plug it sa existing line namin?
Kasi if for life na yung additional 500 na yun, that is expensive, it like buying a tablet na for life mo binabayaran…
I hope we can buy the unit separateley….
that ridiculously huge PLDT logo makes the device look effin’ CHEAP. there’s no way i’m putting that on my condo.
@Andre: Yes, there is WiFi. 802.11 b/g to be exact. here’s the Full Spec Sheet: http://andytechnology.com/AD-1000%20Catalog.pdf [Provided by Jucato above]
In my opinion, an Archos 700 (almost) on a 1500/per month 1mb/s contract sounds just about right.
I will try this out~
no Wifi, you need a Wifi Router. or the PLDT Dsl Wifi router modem
This expensive for such a service. I think it would have a better chance at success if the price is lower, much lower.
This is actually an interesting device. I’m guessing that the dock would be WiFi router/transmitter (considering the device itself has WiFi capabilities, it would be kinda stupid if you could only connect to the net if it were docked) but the PTSN usage itself would be through the (wired) handset. Yes, too bad it has no 3G, though I’m hoping Bluetooth tethering with a phone could fix that.
It’s a bit too early to say anything with very few details. But looking at the specs (http://andytechnology.com/AD-1000%20Catalog.pdf), it sounds pretty much like an Archos 70.
Best. picture frame. ever.
trash.
So, internet is still wired (modem)…
Too bad there’s no 3g.. XD
hmmmm weird.. tingin mo na ako ng test sa pldt business center :)
Hmm.. What is the brand of the Android tablet? Is it the aPad?
can you use this plan for an ipad or a galaxy tab???
that 500 additional to existing mydsl subscribers might be a good deal…
Wait… so this is landline, and not wireless landline? Does the tablet have phone capabilities (like can you put a sim card inside?)
3 year contract dont forget