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To: pyslent who wrote (41340)	6/29/2004 12:24:02 PM
From: kech	Respond to of 196724

Yes I recall that article. News out of China seems to be intentionally inconsistent.

To: pyslent who wrote (41340)	6/29/2004 12:24:47 PM
From: slacker711	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 196724

I am fairly sure that these are high-end handsets so you cant really compare the prices to the average GSM handset....however, until a $100 GSM 1x handset appears, it is hard to see this having much of an effect on Unicom's handset sales. Message 20120191 The company had earlier ordered 500,000 dual-mode mobile service handsets, which allow its customers to switch between its upgraded CDMA and global system for mobile communications, or GSM, networks. The cheapest of these handsets will cost about CNY4,000 each and be ready for sale in July, Lo added.

To: pyslent who wrote (41340)	6/29/2004 1:54:31 PM
From: JohnG	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 196724

On GSM1X prices, it was my understanding that Dr J had a commitment NOT to place a premium price on these ASICS. He would have to be insane to do so as QCOM's China strategy (as well as poential invasion strategies elsewhere) involve converting GSM operators with legasy GSM equipment AND doing so in a way that does not impose an economic hardship on those GSM operators. This $500 phone's high price is likely not due to QCOM. "$500 price point for GSM1X dual mode phones"