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Rogers Sony Ericsson Xperia Play & arc launching late April, $99.99 on 3-year

By on March 31, 2011 at 7:11pm in Mobile News, Rogers Wireless News

These upcoming launches of the Sony Ericsson Xperia Play and arc are more than anticipated. We can now confirm these two stellar Android-powered devices will be launching “late April” with inventory shipping to Rogers stores between April 19th – 21st. As for prices, taking a look at the screenshot shows you can expect to see both of these available for $99.99 on a 3-year contract (with a minimum $45 Voice and Data plan). No word yet on the no-contract prices.

All good news, we’re ready to play.
Thoughts on the pricing…

(Thanks tipster!)

Related posts:

  1. “Xperia Play” pops up on Sony Ericsson Canada site… launching with Rogers
  2. Sony Ericsson Xperia Play has a retail value of $397.36 CDN
  3. Confirmed: Rogers Sony Ericsson Xperia Play and arc available “Spring 2011″
  4. Rogers lets you register for updates for the Sony Ericsson Play & arc

Discussion

16 comments for “Rogers Sony Ericsson Xperia Play & arc launching late April, $99.99 on 3-year”

  1. wo…. $99!

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    Posted by bummy | March 31, 2011, 7:31 pm
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  2. And the off contract prices are?

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    Posted by thilan29 | March 31, 2011, 7:36 pm
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  3. It seems like companies aren’t charging as much for new phones as they used to… I thought it was because dual-cores were coming, but even the Atrix got discounted pretty quickly. Kinda makes me wonder if there’s enough market pressure to bring things down to $0 on a 3-year or (gasp!) decent subsidies on 2-year plans. Unlikely, but a guy can hope…

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    Posted by Nick | March 31, 2011, 7:40 pm
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  4. Big 3′s 1 to 2 year contract subsidies are like nothing($100 off). They basically make you either buy it or get it on a 3-year contract(about $400 off)

    It’s best if you bought the cell phone from outside of Canada so that it’s unlocked and doesn’t contain provider apps(and also update directly from manufacturer)

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    Posted by Big 3 | March 31, 2011, 7:53 pm
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  5. 3 years is just too long, like really. I’d much rather pay $200 on a two year contract.

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    Posted by Matt | March 31, 2011, 8:13 pm
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    • Totally agree! I used to work at a Rogers and people just don’t realize this. They would honestly not understand and be like, “but $99 is a better deal, I’m going to do that”. But what they don’t get that the cost that you pay for your phone is NOTHING compared to your monthly bill!

      I would definitely pay $200 for this on a two year. That saves me roughly $720, a whole year of cell phone bills.

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      Posted by Jim | April 1, 2011, 1:49 am

  6. wow prices look good.

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    Posted by Ari | March 31, 2011, 8:27 pm
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  7. $45? Did they lower smartphone plans from $50 to $45 or I am missing something? Some fees maybe?

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    Posted by zorxd | March 31, 2011, 8:37 pm
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  8. Looks like the Arc will be my next phone.

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    Posted by finnith | March 31, 2011, 8:38 pm
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  9. Not really a Sony Ericsson fan, but the cameras on their phones are typically top notch.

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    Posted by Rich | March 31, 2011, 9:11 pm
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    • the only reason i was considering this phone was for the camera. the other phone i’m looking at is the Nexus S

      from the reviews so far it seems that the Nexus S camera is on par with the Arc’s. looks like the Arc is out of the running unless the NS comes in at some stupid price on a 3 year

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      Posted by andy c | April 1, 2011, 8:54 am

  10. I think this is the right step in a good direction. I could see that if there weren’t fierce competition out there, it would be 149 or so on 3 year contract with minimum $55 plan.

    However, the Canadian telecom space still has a long way to go. Free call display would be the first to go!

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    Posted by XER | March 31, 2011, 9:27 pm
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  11. MmMM strange… I just called them and the girl said to me that their is nothing about pre-order for the new xperia line in is system… and nothing on rogers.com/xperia for pre-order

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    Posted by Jérémie Pettigrew | March 31, 2011, 9:57 pm
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  12. isn’t this much better than an iphone play games and enjoy android all without ios. awesome.

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    Posted by swigg | April 1, 2011, 12:22 am
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  13. I WOULD SELL MY SOUL ON A 5 YEAR TERM FOR THIS PHONE!!!

    The others are just mad that the small 3 don’t have any exciting phones in their lineup!!!!!

    lolol

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    Posted by THE ASSASSIN | April 1, 2011, 3:01 am
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  14. Still very good prices for the type of devices

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    Posted by Realcity | April 1, 2011, 9:05 am
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