mohandas 2 Report post Posted February 16, 2016 The launch is in line with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision for “empowering India to the last person, transforming India’s growth story”, the Noida-based company said. Defence Minister Manohar Parrikkar will launch the smartphone ‘Freedom 251’ on February 17. “The phone will be popularly priced at under Rs 500…this event and launch stands as a true testimony of success of the latest initiatives taken by the Government of India,” according to a media invite sent by the firm. Launch of Freedom 251 will disrupt the booming handset market in the country. Source: http://www.miscw.com/indias-cheapest-smartphone-ringing-bellss-freedom-251-launching-soon-in-india-3822.html Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KanagaDeepan 1,084 Report post Posted February 17, 2016 (edited) Price seems too good to be true, imho... Edited February 17, 2016 by KanagaDeepan Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rajanmehta 4,056 Report post Posted February 17, 2016 Price seems even lower than Rs 500!It's Rs 251!!!Mentioned on their website >> http://freedom251.com/homeBooking starts from 18th Feb - 6AM onwards..Specs are unbelievable for this price!!Now what's the catch here?4" QHD IPS Display1.3 Ghz Quadcore Processor1GB RAM, 8GB Internal, SD Card upto 32GB Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
basant.motlani 49 Report post Posted February 17, 2016 Government subsidised handsets for poor people who cant afford would be the moto. but do these people would be able to buy in online flash sale? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KanagaDeepan 1,084 Report post Posted February 18, 2016 It is looking like a scam.. Govt has nothing to do with this phone CO. They said defence minister is launching it, but didn't see any photo of launch event. The mobile they displayed in TV show is actually a phone by Adcom with the Adcom brand hidden using a whitener.. A Rs251/- from one crore people will fetch Rs251 crore scam. Don't go for this, IMHO.. sent from my Lenovo Vibe P1 using Tapatalk 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ni0987 179 Report post Posted February 18, 2016 I went to Ringing Bell's headoffice in Noida today. A crowd of youngsters was already arguing with the office staff at gate. Security people said they will start shipping in June. Looks like total hoax. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KanagaDeepan 1,084 Report post Posted February 18, 2016 It will be a wonder, if it's not a hoax... sent from my Lenovo Vibe P1 using Tapatalk Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kshah 452 Report post Posted February 19, 2016 Economics doesn't justify price but in era of startups and venture capitalism, company may prefer to loose few hundred crore to establish brand on one go. Wait and watch cautiosly is only way. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pradeep564 8 Report post Posted February 19, 2016 Was anyone able to buy one Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sandeep07 32 Report post Posted February 19, 2016 I was able to book one at 8:23 am today, I got confirmation that payment link will be sent through registered email within two days. Sent from my XT907 using Tapatalk Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
commonman 228 Report post Posted February 20, 2016 I was able to book one at 8:23 am today, I got confirmation that payment link will be sent through registered email within two days. same here. but so far no link received. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
