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Get ready…. Rogers expands LTE lineup with the Samsung Galaxy Note
January 30th, 2012 a 8:42am
Shield your eyes…. The bright, crisp, huge 5.3-inch HD Super AMOLED touchscreen display on the Samsung Galaxy Note will be here soon. It’s coming to Rogers in February. The Galaxy Note is packed with features, an all-in-one LTE tablet and smartphone hybrid. Running on Android OS 2.3, the Note is made of tough Gorilla Glass, has an “S Pen” stylus pen to take notes, and a 1.5GHz dual-core processor. With the eight megapixel camera you can record 1080p HD videos, and since it runs on the LTE network you can upload your videos to YouTube in seconds.
The Samsung Galaxy Note joins Canada’s first LTE smartphones like the exclusive HTC Jetstream LTE tablet, the first LTE tablet in Canada, the Rogers LTE Rocket stick (Sierra Wireless AirCard 313U) and the LTE Rocket mobile hotspot (Sierra Wireless AirCard 754S). This device allows you to create a mobile hotspot for up to 5 Wi-Fi devices.
Rogers was the first wireless carrier in Canada to launch an LTE network. This year, we will expand our LTE network to more than 25 additional cities in Canada to cover more than 50 per cent of the population. The Rogers LTE network offers mobile speeds similar to broadband connections and delivers unparalleled connectivity and increased usage capacity to provide an unrivalled mobile experience. Rogers LTE network is now live in Ottawa, Toronto, Montreal, Vancouver and many surrounding communities.
Customers can reserve the Samsung Galaxy Note by using the Rogers Reservation System and searching under “Special Orders.” You can find more information about Rogers LTE at www.rogers.com/lte.
What feature of the Samsung Galaxy Note are you most excited about?
Katie is a regular contributor to RedBoard
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Tags: Gadgets galore at CES 2012
January 17th, 2012 a 11:52am
Over 150,000 gadget lovers were in Las Vegas last week to check out the latest gear, software and technology at the world’s largest consumer technology trade show: CES 2012. Among the gadget lovers was our very own Connected Magazine team who were covering everything from the weirdest gear to the freshest smartphones, tablets and TVs.
Topping the list of trending topics was Long Term Evolution (LTE). Several companies showcased products that highlighted the benefits of faster wireless connections, especially for video communications. Rogers was the first carrier in Canada and one of the first in the world to launch LTE last year in Ottawa in July.
According to the Connected Magazine team, some of the biggest buzz was generated from things like 4KTV which doubles the horizontal resolution of the current top-end high-def TVs, ultrabooks, super small but powerful laptops, and Windows 8, Microsoft’s new operating system which is expected on tablets and personal devices as well as PC.
To catch up on all the news from CES 2012, check out Connected Magazine’s extensive coverage. To help you find what you’re looking for, here’s a run-down of their recent posts:
- Wierdest gear: Dancing Robots, Inflatable iPad Cubes and more
- Weighing in on Smart TVs from Samsung, Lenova and LG
- Top tablets from Toshiba, Samsung Lenovo and more
- Gadgets galore: ViewPad e70, Boogie Board Rip and more
- Top 5 freshest gadgets
- The biggest buzz: 4K TV, Ultrabooks, Windows 8 and more
What did you think was the most exciting thing at CES 2012? Have you ever been to the event?
Miranda is a regular contributor to RedBoard
Tags: Smartphones in bed
December 21st, 2011 a 10:15am
I’ll admit it. I’m promiscuous when it comes to my wireless devices. I switch back and forth between my BlackBerry Torch and my iPhone. And I use an Android tablet.
I couldn’t live without my gadgets and I’m not alone.
According to research we released yesterday in the first Rogers Innovation Report, Canadians love their cell phones.The vast majority of Canadian smartphone and tablet owners (85%) say they’re attached to their devices.
How attached? Well, one in 10 (11%) say they wouldn’t want to live without them. And four in 10 (39%) Canadians say they sleep with their devices within arm’s reach – either beside them on the nightstand or in their beds.
Younger Canadians are even more attached to their devices. Among Canadians aged 18 to 24, three-quarters (76%) sleep with their phones within arm’s reach and one in four (23%) snuggle up with their devices in bed.
And we want to use them everywhere. One in four Canadians (23%) want to use their devices in the bathroom, with a minority (3%) even wanting to use their devices while taking a bath or shower.
Canadian smartphone and tablet users are also optimistic that new wireless technologies will keep making their lives better. Some 68% of Canadians surveyed said voice interaction with devices, such as Apple’s Siri, will make their lives better, while 61% feel using their devices for purchases will do the same.
What about you? How attached are you to your device? What’s the most unusual place you’ve ever used your cell?
Keith McArthur is Vice President of Social Media at Rogers
Tags: Feelin’ festive: gift giving ideas from Rogers
December 9th, 2011 a 4:43pm
It’s not always easy finding that perfect gift. Finding a parking spot at the mall can be frustrating and recurring nightmares about a gift giving faux-pas can leave you confused and panicked. Don’t fret. We can help.
I’ve got a few challenging people to buy for on my list this year so recently, I sat down with Stephanie, one of our Data Girls, to talk about some gift giving ideas from Rogers. We talked about ideas for that hard-to-buy for technology junkie, the gamer brother or boyfriend and a foodie relative. Check out this video for a few ideas, or if nothing else, to admire my festive holiday outfit:
Do you have any great gift ideas? What’s been the best (or worst!) gift you’ve ever received?
Miranda is a regular contributor to RedBoard
Tags: Stumped for holiday gift ideas? We’ve got you covered
November 15th, 2011 a 8:04am
Just announced by RIM today, the much buzzed about BlackBerry Bold 9790 is coming to Rogers- just in time for the holiday gift-giving season! The combination of the high resolution touch display and improved keyboard makes it a much-desired device to be unwrapped this season.
Even though we have all year to seek out the perfect presents, somehow the holidays always creep up on us, leaving no time to spare. If you’re like me, this time is usually characterized by a handful of rushed, last minute dashes to the store, with scribbled lists in hand.
If a BlackBerry is on someone’s wish list this year, we can help. Here are the details of the newest BlackBerry smartphone:
- The BlackBerry Bold 9790 runs on the latest BlackBerry 7 operating system making it powerful, yet compact (perfect stocking stuffer size!). The BlackBerry 7 OS is the fastest, most powerful browser for a BlackBerry to date, which means 40% faster loading than the earlier version
- It also has a 1 GHz processor. This means faster access to apps, web browsing, games and more.
- The Liquid Graphics Processing Technology displays crisper graphics so that holiday treat on your screen will appear even more scrumptious.
Blend in your BlackBerry with the snowy scenery
If you’re looking for a lighter finish, good news, the BlackBerry Curve 9360 and the BlackBerry Bold 9900 will be available from Rogers in pure white.
Packed with social apps, the fun and stylish BlackBerry Curve 9360 keeps you connected with your crew. The pre-loaded social apps and latest messaging and social networking tools make it even simpler to stay social. Whether it’s planning that last minute winter escape or sharing your shopping deals, everyone’s in the loop.
The 5.0MP camera and 720p HD video recording capability on the BlackBerry Bold 9900 means an impromptu marshmallow roasting session or impressive event on the slopes can be recorded and shared instantaneously. Finding endless moments to record on your device? The 8GB on-board memory will help in that department.
Looking for a gift free of charge?
Owning a BlackBerry just got better. Until December 31, 2011, RIM is offering tons of premium apps worth a total value of more than $100. You’ll find them free of charge on BlackBerry App World.
Another great gift idea
Interested in a tablet this season? Check out the details of our new gift with purchase offer here.
What’s your take on these BlackBerry smartphones? Any of them on your wish list?
UPDATE (November 24, 2011, 1:58 pm): The BlackBerry Bold 9900 and the BlackBerry Curve 9360 are now officially available in white. Head over to Rogers.com to check out what these two smartphones look like in this stylish white finish.
UPDATE (December 1, 2011, 8:13 pm): Great news! The BlackBerry Bold 9790 is now available. Check it out Rogers.com here.
Kaili is a regular contributor to RedBoard
Tags: Get your family a tablet on us
November 8th, 2011 a 10:00am
Whether you’re a seasoned technology fan or just learning, you’ve probably noticed tablets growing in popularity. This holiday, why not get your family a tablet on us? Starting today, we’ll be giving away a Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 as part of a new gift with purchase offer.
Here’s how you get it
- Get a Tablet when you activate 2 new lines on a voice and data Family Plan on a 3 year term; OR
- Get a Tablet for $149.99 when you add 1 new line on a voice and data Family Plan on a 3 year term; OR
- Get a Tablet when you subscribe to TV + Internet on a 2 year term (minimum Digital Basic TV + Lite Internet).
See www.rogers.com/tabletoffer for full offer details and terms and conditions.
What’s so great about the Samsung Galaxy 10.1?
This WiFi + 4G tablet has an amazing 10.1” display, 16 GB memory, 1 GHz dual-core processor, front and rear cameras and GPS support making it powerful, portable and convenient, and it’s valued at $679.99.
The tablet will be your family’s new entertainment centre as it comes preloaded with access to our best entertainment applications like Rogers On Demand, urMusic, Sportsnet and MacLean’s content.
So say you’re looking to get your teens their first cell phones or maybe you’ve been wanting to hook up your TV and Internet to the Rogers network. Now’s the time to do it. You will receive a Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 on us (with eligible plans above). Tis the season for giving, after all.
Do you have a tablet? If so, what do you use it for most?
Annemarie is a regular contributor to RedBoard
Tags: My day as a Rogers Android
October 28th, 2011 a 12:49pm
Ever since I was 13 years old, my dream has been to be a mascot at Disney World. More specifically, Goofy. So I jumped at the chance to be the Android mascot at Android TO.
On Wednesday, over 600 Android enthusiasts, developers and general mobile “tech geeks” attended Canada’s largest Android conference, Android TO. Rogers was the platinum sponsor of the event and I attended with my colleague @RogersMary. It was great to see so many questions come out of the sessions and the overall vibe to the day was nothing short of exciting.
Key moments to the conference? In my opinion, the mascot’s energetic personality and love for life stole the show. But don’t take my word for it. Check out this video of my day as the Android mascot (filmed entirely on the Android-powered HTC Jetstream LTE tablet) and see for yourself:
I know what you’re all thinking and yes, I really did proactively sign up to do this.
Was it hot? Of course (you should have seen how frizzy my hair was by the end of the day).
Was it a pain to get in to? Pain…well not really, but definitely challenging by myself in a small bathroom in the back of the speakers lounge. Definitely a sight.
Did it hurt when I was rushing to get to the stage for the closing remarks and accidently tripped over part of the Rogers booth, fell, only to end up stranded and stuck on my back with flailing limbs like a turtle flipped over on his shell? Aside from a few bruises on my shins, a slight back issue the day after, and sore abs from laughing hysterically, not really. *Quick shout out to those who ended up helping me up.Thank you!*
After all this, would I do it again? IN A HEART BEAT!
The best part was that people had no sweet clue who I was. As you saw, I was the life of the party. Have never had so many high-fives in my life.
Two other parts of the day, aside from the sessions, that deserve an honourable mention:
- The “OS Update” dessert bar, provided by Cukor, which obviously included cupcakes, doughnuts, éclairs and of course, Android-shaped gingerbread cookies,
- The #Harthfest after party. Everyone had an amazing time.
Thanks again to all the organizers and volunteers for putting on such a great event and giving me the opportunity to move one step closer to my Walt Disney World dream. We’re already planning and looking forward to next year.
If you could dress up like a mascot, which one would you be?
Melanie is a regular contributor to RedBoard
Tags: Rogers LTE lineup gets bigger: Say hello to the new HTC Raider
October 27th, 2011 a 9:22am
We now have another smartphone to add to our growing LTE device lineup. HTC announced today the launch of the newest LTE smartphone, the HTC Raider. Rogers will begin shipping today and the device will begin arriving in stores tomorrow. The HTC Raider will be available for Rogers customers for $149.99 on select 3-year plans.
This new LTE smartphone will join the Rogers exclusive Samsung Galaxy S II LTE smartphone that started shipping on Tuesday.
The Android 2.3.4 (Gingerbread)-powered HTC Raider, with HTC Sense, is equipped with an 8 megapixel camera and 1080p video recording. Built to entertain, the HTC Raider is the ideal movie-watching tool. HTC Watch gives users access to blockbuster movies and shows on a powerful, 4.5-inch qHD super LCD screen. On the Rogers LTE network, this means exceptional image and video quality with limited buffering or delays.
Beyond phones
In addition to Canada’s first LTE smartphones, Rogers also offers the exclusive HTC Jetstream LTE tablet, the first LTE tablet in Canada, and the Rogers LTE Rocket stick (Sierra Wireless AirCard 313U). The LTE Rocket mobile hotspot (Sierra Wireless AirCard 754S) will be available in the coming weeks. This device allows you to create a mobile hotspot for up to 5 Wi-Fi devices.
Customers can reserve the HTC Raider and LTE Rocket mobile hotspot using the Rogers Reservation System at www.rogers.com/lte.
Which Rogers LTE device are you interested in?
Annemarie is a regular contributor to RedBoard
Tags: Samsung Galaxy S II LTE smartphone to ship as early as next week
October 25th, 2011 a 10:37am
Rogers customer, Brian Javier, right, activates Canada's 1st LTE smartphone, the Samsung Galaxy S II LTE, at Rogers Plus location in Toronto.
At Rogers we pride ourselves on bringing you the newest technologies first.
We were the first carrier in Canada to launch an LTE network. We’ve quickly expanded that network to become the first carrier to offer LTE in four of Canada’s largest cities. And we were the first Canadian carrier to sell an LTE stick and LTE tablet.
It’s this commitment to being first that has allowed us to secure a very limited number of Samsung Galaxy S II LTE smartphones that we’re shipping to a handful of customers on the Rogers Reservations System today.
While we wish we could get this device to everyone who has reserved the Samsung Galaxy S II LTE on the reservations system today, we’re thrilled to be able to deliver on our first-to-market commitment by shipping Canada’s first LTE smartphones.
We’re also excited to confirm that we’ll continue to fulfill orders for the device as early as next week and expect to have enough devices for everyone in the reservations system.
UPDATE (November 3, 2011, 4:26 p.m): We are pleased to confirm that the Samsung Galaxy S II LTE devices have arrived and we will begin shipping tomorrow to all customers on the Rogers Reservation System. Please note, as we are trying to get the devices to customers as quickly as possible, delivery status on the Rogers Reservation System will say “in progress” today and remain that way until Monday. The majority of devices will arrive next Monday with the potential for some to arrive as early as Saturday.
Keith is Vice President of Social Media at Rogers
Tags: Calling all bargain hunters! Rogers introduces Red Hot Deals
October 14th, 2011 a 4:40pm
Who doesn’t love a good deal? I know I do. There’s nothing more satisfying than finding the item I’m looking for on sale. You get what you want, you have a little extra cash in your pocket and you generally just feel pretty good about it. No buyer’s remorse, that’s for sure.
Whether you’re a seasoned bargain hunter or you just like to casually browse the sale du jour, we’ve got something new you’ll want to check out. Introducing Red Hot Deals, the online hot spot for the best deals Rogers can offer. And we’re not talking about just phones. Red Hot Deals has great offers from The Shopping Channel and discounts on Rogers magazine subscriptions as well.
Show me the deals!
You can check out all the current deals on Rogers.com by clicking on the Red Hot Deals logo in the top right corner of the page, or click here. We’ll always have at least 6 deals featured and it’s always changing so check back often to make sure you don’t miss out on the latest and greatest. All wireless offers are eligible on select 1 year terms on new activations. Existing customers are unable to upgrade to one of the wireless offers but magazine deals and Shopping Channel merchandise is available to everyone. All deals are available while supplies last.
I want it!
See something you like? You can complete the purchase online by clicking Learn More and following the steps. A Rogers representative will follow up with a phone call to ensure the details of your order are correct. If you prefer, you can also make your purchase over the phone by calling 1-877-508-1764 and using the promo code: REDHOTDEALS
Don’t miss out
If you want to stay on top of all the deals we’re posting, you can sign up to get deals emailed to you weekly. Just go here and submit your email address. You can also follow the latest deals on Twitter via @RogersBuzz or on our Facebook page.
Right now, we’ve got a great deal on the BlackBerry Curve 8900 for just $39.90 on select 1 year term plans on new activations. Don’t miss it!
What’s the best deal you’ve ever got?
Miranda is a regular contributor to RedBoard
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