Wow, $25 for an email application? An email application that only works with one service at that. Is there currently any other email app that actually charges people?
This is really surprising and really really stupid. Does the sale price imply it's going to later cost more than $24.95?
It's so bizarre that all of the features they promote on the website are features that would require you to be connected to the internet, ie downloading... chatting. Isn't the point of this program supposed to be a gmail client for when you aren't able to connect to gmail?
Sales pitch...
"Hi, the purpose of our program is for you to be able to get your gmail on while you are on a plane. Here are all kinds of great features for when you are CONNECTED to the internet. Oh, it's $25 for this program even though most of its features require you to be connected to the internet where you might as well just use the normal gmail client."
Why not just import your gmail account into mail.app? Same functionality, different interface, no additional cost.
They've been doing this since the 2k series has been on the 360, clearly it must be working for them financially if they are continuing to do it. Every time I see the press release saying they released a reel maker, it irks the shit out of me.
I saw this at my 7-11 in Naperville, IL a of couple weeks ago. I mentioned to the guy who works there it was odd they would be selling Halo 3. He said within hours of putting the sign up they already had 2 pre-orders. He also said, yes, it is a nationwide thing and not just something odd that particular store is doing.
Mailplane pricing announced
Sep 29th 2007 2:18PM (TUAW.com)This is really surprising and really really stupid. Does the sale price imply it's going to later cost more than $24.95?
It's so bizarre that all of the features they promote on the website are features that would require you to be connected to the internet, ie downloading... chatting. Isn't the point of this program supposed to be a gmail client for when you aren't able to connect to gmail?
Sales pitch...
"Hi, the purpose of our program is for you to be able to get your gmail on while you are on a plane. Here are all kinds of great features for when you are CONNECTED to the internet. Oh, it's $25 for this program even though most of its features require you to be connected to the internet where you might as well just use the normal gmail client."
Why not just import your gmail account into mail.app? Same functionality, different interface, no additional cost.
NHL 2K8 charges $5 to unlock feature already on game
Sep 20th 2007 1:09PM (Joystiq)Halo 3 pre-order at 7-Eleven
Aug 4th 2007 1:39PM (Joystiq)