Foursquare is going “social.” Foursquare adds photos and comments, Techmeme tells me this morning. Color me unimpressed; I’d much prefer the developers focus on functionality. Here’s why.
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Monthly Archives: December 2010
Rewards For Those Who Wait? BestBuy iPad Bundle
Over at 9-to-5 Mac, Mark Gurman reports that BestBuy is bundling the iPad with mobile hotspot hardware. The catch? A two-year contract with either Verizon, AT&T or Sprint. Clear and Virgin not part of the deal for obvious reasons when you look at their non-promo service plans.
According to ThinkMobile, the MiFi is not locked to the iPad (reportedly it is with Verizon) in this short-lived promo (ends January 2, 2011).
The base model iPad (16GB, wifi) is $499; to bump up to 3G service, add $130. That’s basically the retail cost of the MiFi unit. Who’s really subsidizing this bundle?
