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Do you eat, live and breathe the web? Does a poke and a tweet mean Facebook and Twitter to you? If so, then the INQ social networking phone would surely excite you.

INQ is the maker of the world’s first social phones that have truly integrated email, instant messaging and social networking. An INQ social phone comes installed with social network software that allows you to:

Track friends’ Twitter updates
Network with people through Windows Live instant messaging
Use VoIP on Skype
Tune in to Last.fm media player
Facebook like there’s no tomorrow!

And more!

Now, here’s an easy way you can win $200. Learn more about these cool social networking phones, then leave a comment here to tell us what attracts you most. One lucky Sparklette reader gets to win $100 cash and $100 shopping vouchers!

INQ social phones

Ready to get lucky? Here are the detailed instructions:

Find out more about the INQ social networking phones.
Leave a comment below to share what you like about INQ social networking phones.
In true social networking fashion, tweet, Plurk and/or Facebook update about this contest to up your chances of winning! You may use this line:
I discovered a new phone via @sparklette! Check it out and you may win $200! Details at http://pea.to/inqsk! #INQmobile

If you have done so, don’t forget to include your Twitter ID, Plurk ID and/or Facebook URL in your comment!
Please use a valid email address when leaving a comment so that I can contact you if you are the winner.

INQ social networking phones

If you’d prefer, you may use the above image for linking, too. Just remember to hyperlink to http://pea.to/inqsk.

Note: Contest is open only to Singapore citizens, PR and residents.

That’s it! Contest ends September 14, 2009 (2359 hours). So join fast, spread the word and good luck!

Update: Winner announced! Find out who won.

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About the Author

Veron Ang is the founder and chief editor of Sparklette. She lives in Singapore and has dined and traveled across the world. She also runs Sparklette Studio, a web design and WordPress development firm. If you'd like to connect with her, head on over to the contact page or follow her personal updates on Twitter: @VeronSG.

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Melissa
September 7, 2009

I like that I can easily upload photos to Facebook right after taking them on the INQmobile phone.
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Nicholas
September 7, 2009

that it looks unfortunately similiar to a nokia, lg or samsung?
that it lets you do social stuff in a teeny weeny screen?
that it is not to be confused with the INQuistor?
hmmm… what’s there not to like?
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- Veron
  September 7, 2009
  
  Oh behave!
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  - Nicholas
    September 7, 2009
    
    sorry ah… must be the review mode kicking in… my bad.
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Dijay
September 7, 2009

Stalking at a whole new level!

Stalking has never been easier, checking your latest pics on facebook, following ur every movement when u tweet about them and chatting u up on MSN, woohooo!

http://twitter.com/d1jay
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Winnilicious
September 7, 2009

With INQ, it really connection on the go. Take a picture and load onto Facebook. MSN 24/7 and tweet every single moment I like.

http://www.facebook.com/home.php#/Winnilicious?ref=name

http://twitter.com/Winnilicious
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fongfong
September 7, 2009

Take a picture and load onto Facebook. MSN 24/7 and tweet every single moment.
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Leon
September 7, 2009

Interesting idea for the contest! The INQ phone might be interesting, and the photos above look nice, but since I can’t see the website on my Mac, I’m not sure what else to say. :0 Tried both Safari and FireFox. http://twitpic.com/gua16 I guess I won’t win a prize. ;) Anyone else having this problem?
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- Veron
  September 8, 2009
  
  I’m surprised it doesn’t run on a Mac. Any other Mac users facing the same problem? The INQ web people really need to take a look at this.
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  - Amit
    September 8, 2009
    
    Runs on my Mac…just fine!
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    - Veron
      September 8, 2009
      
      Great to hear that! Thanks!
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sheida
September 8, 2009

i may consider INQ . my scotch tape wrapped legendary 6120 Nokia has seen its better days and its time for me to change a new HP that allows me to chat, facebooking and do all the fun stuff while at work. ..and in between the boring MRT rides home..heeeeeeeee!
i want to win this badly…!
facebook id: sheida kamarudin
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pkchukiss
September 8, 2009

I’m actually intrigued by this phone, in a way it appears to have 3 social-networking apps built into itself: Windows Live Messenger (aka MSN messenger), FaceBook, and Skype.

I like the fact that it has Skype natively, but of course all these features require a persistent data connection to work, especially if you’re talking about staying online. Any idea how’s the battery life while using all these features?

I did try getting on Windows Live Messenger and Skype on my Nokia phone, it barely lasted 3 hours, from a full charge down to low battery. It would be interesting to know if how INQ works around this limitation
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- Nicholas
  September 9, 2009
  
  Agreed, INQ is perhaps the first to the table to feature Skype natively. Amazingly, it’s lacking of the iPhone and BlackBerry devices.
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Ferlyn
September 8, 2009

I like it because I can be on Facebook, Twitter and MSN 24/7. Yeah man!

http://twitter.com/ferlyn86
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RL
September 8, 2009

I like the fact that it’s purpose built for web-based communications. Kewl!
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Esther
September 8, 2009

Nice and simple interface (some models, at least).
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daphne
September 8, 2009

hi, if we’ve already done this review on another blogger can we do it here?
kinda like multiple entries?
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- 24seven
  September 8, 2009
  
  Hi Daphne,
  
  Contest entries submitted on each blog will be considered as a separate entry. However if winner won in the draw from one blog, he/she will not get to win the prize again from another blog.
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daphne
September 8, 2009

Well, with such rapid technological advancements these days, its really hard to keep up. But then again, thats how many of the items came up. For instance, there’s the laptop, which was kind of like an “improved version” of desktops (which cant be brought around easily.) which is more compact than the conventional PCs, but still serves the same purpose.

Even then, early laptops were bulky and heavy, unlike now where the majority of them weigh less than 2kg. But well nothing’s ever enough for us humans. Now there comes the netbook, evolving from compact laptops. Even though laptops are so much lighter and compact than desktops, some still found it too much to carry about.

And I guess thats how netbooks came about.

What are they for? Checking of emails, replying of emails? Not just so I suppose. I am sure, that if you have a netbook, you’ll use it to update your facebook status and tweet about your life. I mean, why not since its so convenient!

And the best example? Xiaxue bought her netbook to play pets society!

In short, all these just shows how much technology is in our life these days. Come on, lets face it, how many of you can live without going online for a week? I doubt there are many. Lets not even mention facebook and twitter, which are becoming so much of a phenomenon these days.

I always believed that one day, some phone designers are going to incorporate all of our favourite applications into a phone since humans are always improving. A netbook is simply not enough. Still too bulky. At least for me.

So when I saw what Holly posted on her blog and twitter, you cant imagine how excited I was about it. I mean, a “social mobile”? I believe it would be a great hit with us teenagers even if it comes with a hefty price tag. I mean, frankly, look at teenagers these days. The phones some of them are carrying are well more expensive than what many adults are carrying.(Not me though! :( )

What makes this even more attractive is the affordable price and the functions that comes with it. And ohhh! They also have a miniature one, which would definitely be a hit with petite girls like us! Their wonderful-ness is furthered justified by all the awards INQ has been given! Truly marvelous.

As for what functions INQ¹ has, basically it caters to everything I as a typical teenager use. Twitter, facebook, emails. What makes it even better is the fact that your screensaver can be the facebook main page which is dynamic. Not the dead ones which just shows what it seems to show. But one that changes according to whatever your friends post and things like that.

As quoted from the site, “Instant messaging on INQ¹ is as easy as sending an sms.” Need I say more? Instant messaging is so much a part of our lives now. It is definitely going to be of good use to all of us! Well, this saves your sms! (IM is free but sms is not! So the more friends you have online 24/7, the lesser you spend on sms-es! So get more people to buy INQ¹ when it launches!)

Ok, the incredible-ness of INQ¹ cannot be summarised in this short “essay”. You should probably go read about it! (The link is at Holly’s blog.) I am very sure you would want this phone as bad as I do if you are a avid facebook, twitter and IM fan!

P/S: I am going to buy it for sure. And pester my boyfriend to buy it as well the moment it gets to Singapore!

Twitter ID: smile_daphne
FB URL: http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=692602352&ref=ts
Plurk ID: smile_daphne
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Hui Ju
September 8, 2009

First, I love its design! Sort of like a Blackberry, but a chokefull more of other wonderful features! Who doesn’t love being online 24/7? You will be the first to get your twitter and facebook updates, and you don’t need to tolerate the extreme boredom when travelling! You can talk to your friends on MSN! How cool! People think you’re all cooped up at home, wasting your life, while in fact, you are actually doing a whole lot more stuff than them at the same time! Teens these days can’t live without the internet, and what beats having the WWW with you 24/7! Say YEEEEHAAAAAA!
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Aaron Peng
September 8, 2009

With InQ, I’ll be able to facebook whenever i’m awake now!
Instead of checking my facebook only when i’m on my netbook/desktop.

The MSN functions really help too!
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Teelip
September 9, 2009

I guess if the data plan for this unique social media INQ mobile phone is attractive enough for local users, it might jolly well replace majority of voice and SMS communications. Then again data via GPRS already so darn expensive, would be interesting how our SG telco can offer something that we can’t resist! Follow my chirps! Tweet..tweet…~ Teelip
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Wei Wen
September 9, 2009

I love the phone colour! The red is simply lovely :)
I can get “Connected” all time round: MSN / Facebook and Tweet Tweet!
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Woong Teck Leong
September 9, 2009

It is cool looking and has lots of features to keep you connected to your friends.
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Dayna
September 9, 2009

One thing I really like about this phone is that it’s able to connect me to my favourite social networking programs and sites – namely MSN, facebook and twitter! Plus, it looks gorgeous! :) But then again, data mobile plans are pretty expensive in SG so if it would be even better if there’s an affordable data plans for average users like us. :)

I’m going to tweet about it later.

Twitter: http://twitter.com/amourchaleur
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Santo
September 9, 2009

Facebook and Messenger messages go into my inbox? Someone should have done this earlier! I don’t have to open browser or keep checking my facebook page, but get a buzz when a message is in just like SMS has been… this is why I like INQ.. with chance of falling in love.
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- Nicholas
  September 9, 2009
  
  RIM already did. Facebook, SMS, Emails, GoogleTalk, MSN, Yahoo and AIM all in your inbox.
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