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Will Samsung Galaxy S3 be Launch in Middle East on May 16th?

13 May

Samsung Galaxy S3 sneak peak invitation shown in Samsung Mobile Middle East Facebook page shows that Samsung Galaxy S3 will be launch in the Middle East on May 16, 2012. The smartphone has been launched last May 3, 2012 in London.

Here is the screen capture of the facebook page.

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When I am about to enter my details, I came to know that the registration is only applicable to Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar and UAE residents. So we don’t know when it will be launched in Saudi Arabia. But I believe it will soon be launched just after it’s Middle East Launch.

Here is the video released by Samsung Mobile Arabia posted in Youtube.



And here is a Galaxy S3 review that I found in Youtube for your information



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Samsung Electronics appointed ShasTech as its authorized Service Center for Mobile Phone and Tablet

27 Mar

samsung galaxy s 2 610 source CNET UK Samsung Electronics appointed ShasTech as its authorized Service Center for Mobile Phone and Tablet

According to the recent news from ITP, Samsung Electronics has appointed ShasTech as its authorized maintenance provider for Saudi Arabia for its mobile phone and tablet product.

ShasTech will provide official support for Samsung devices through its chain of iCare outlets in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

According to Samsung Electronics, They aim to build trust among consumers in Saudi Arabia.

"Being our second contract with Samsung in the last few weeks, this agreement reflects the strong presence of ShasTech in Saudi Arabia, as well as its ability to serve the world’s biggest corporations via its iStore showrooms and iCare service centers, in addition to its comprehensive distribution fleet which enjoys high quality logistics," said Eng. Mohamed Ali, general manager of ShasTech.

"The agreement will help Samsung in offering total technical services for its mobile phone and tablet users. An elite team of Samsung experts will oversee and train iCare’s staff on Samsung’s methodologies and techniques using the latest technical methods," he added.

I believed it is a good move from Samsung Electronics, since Saudi Arabia is one country with a great buying power. Some consumers want to check the availability of service centers in Kingdom before buying any gadget. I just hope that someday Samsung Electronics will also lend there gadget to bloggers in Saudi Arabia for review. This is a usual practice in other countries. Although we can always check gadgets in Jarir Bookstore, having the gadget for a few days will be better.

If so happen that Samsung marketing representative is interested to lend us their gadget for review on this blog, send me a note through our contact page, I will be willing to review the product.

{ Via ITP }

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The new iPad Available in Jarir Bookstore with a Limited Qty starting 23 March

21 Mar

Based on the recent e-mail by Jarir Bookstore to their subscribers, they have informed that the new iPad (also known as iPad 3), will be available  at their store starting Friday, March 23, 2012. According to the information in the e-mail as shown below, the new iPad cost will start from SR 2,399. It will be a very limited quantity.

The new iPad, is the latest model of iPad as released by Apple.

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Jarir’s stock will be available in 3G and WiFi. We don’t know the number of available units to be sold.

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Samsung Smart Phone Price @ Extra ( Get Free Galaxy Y upon Purchase of SII )

7 Mar

We manage to get the latest price details of Samsung Galaxy SII from Extra Store. I believe it is now a good time to buy Galaxy SII. It is now being offered with free Samsung Galaxy Y upon purchase of Galaxy SII. Some reviews says that Galaxy SII is almost equal to iPhone 4s when it comes to picture quality.

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My First Zero Gravity Massage Experience with Ogawa, Massage Chair and Massage Accessories Expert

3 Mar

Saudi Arabia merchants is now starting to recognize the value of bloggers into their business. In fact we have been invited by a merchant named Ogawa, means “streams” in Japanese. Ogawa is company that caters different massage equipment (Massage Chair and Massage Accessories ) . Ogawa spreads in different countries namely Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, Australia, China, Hong Kong, Vietnam, Thailand, Myanmar, Philippines and Saudi Arabia.

Ogawa has 16 store across the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia with 5 showroom in Riyadh. They were also a winner of different brand awards such as Super Brand, Putra brands, Golden Bull and many more.

Ogawa products is ideal for home use and people who work in the office for long hours.

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Thanks to Ogawa’s Product Manager, Mr. Shahid Ghafoor, for accommodating me and my family to their Bed Quarter & Back Care showroom and demonstrating all their equipment’s on display at their showroom in exit 11, Hassan Bin Ali Street, Rowdah, Riyadh. Bed Quarters also serves Tempur and King Koil Premium Mattress.

My kids enjoy their first time experience to be a product reviewer as well as their experience in using the different massage equipment that was shown to us. I have tried the 15 minutes experienced with the SmartAire Plus, 3D Zero Gravity Massage Chair, and my wife tried the SmartAire Platinum, Zero Gravity Massage Chair. I cannot say the difference of the two but one thing is for sure we are both relaxed after our 15 minutes experienced with the said equipment.

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Mr. Shahid Ghafoor - Ogawa Product Manager

The SmartAire Plus, 3D Zero Gravity Massage Chair, massages the whole body. Actually before the actual massage session is started the machine itself will analyze the weight, height and the body curve in order to have a really zero gravity experience. When everything is set, the massage will start as if there are people massaging the back portion of the body.

According to their catalog, the Zero Gravity position, is a NASA inspired with ergonomically correct resting position. By reclining with a torso to leg angle of 126 degrees, the pressure of gravity in the spine is removed to near zero.

Here is some of the benefits of the zero gravity massage equipment as shown in the catalog.

  • Correct Spinal Alignment
  • Reduced Muscle Tension
  • Back Pressure Relief
  • Reduced Stress on the Heart
  • Expanded Lung capacity
  • Improved Blood Circulation

I can only say our experience but not it’s cost , you may try to contact Mr. Shahid Ghafoor on the contact details below for the price and tell him that you have seen the product through my site, bestofriyadh.com, who knows he might give you big discount.

Aside from the SmartAire Platinum, we have also tried other massaging equipment such as Ogawa S300 Handheld Massage Equipment, X-Chair the Gaming Massage, Mobile Seat, Eye Tune, Chi Master, the Office Chair and more.

The X-Chair also known as the gaming chair is I think suitable to those who love to use their Xbox, Computer Games, laptops. The vibration of the chair follows the sound of the movie or the graphics that is shown in the TV screen. I have been informed that it is their best seller this days. So it is just like being massage while playing or watching.


Contact :

Mr. Shahid Ghafoor

Product Manager – Ogawa

Mobile # 966 50 940 4802

E-mail : shahid@bedquarter.com

Hassan Bin Ali Street Rowdah Riyadh



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Disclosure : After our visit, Mr. Shahid handed over an S300 Hand Held Massager which we will review in a different post.

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HTC Incredible S and HTC Desire HD Discounted Price

11 Jan

This is to inform our readers that Jarir have just recently reduced the price of HTC Incredible S and HTC Desire HD. HTC Incredible S now cost at SR 1799 after 200 riyals discount and HTC Desire HD now cost at 1499.

Here is the specification of both mobile phone for your information :

HTC Incredible S Specification :

  • Android OS with HTC Sense
  • 1 Ghz Processor
  • 4” Touch screen display
  • 8 mp color camera
  • 1.3 MP front camera
  • 720 p Video recording

HTC Desire HD

  • Android OS with HTC Sense
  • 1 Ghz Processor
  • 4.3” Touch screen display
  • 8 mp color camera
  • 720 p Video recording

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STC will Start Selling iPhone 4S on 12:00 AM Thursday Midnight

15 Dec

STC have sent a text message to those who have pre registered on their site. The message shows as follows:

Dear Customer

We will start selling the new iPhone 4s on Thursday 15th, of December 2011 at 12:00 AM midnight in the following areas:

Riyadh (Smart Tower, Al Ghadir, Airport )

Jeddah (Al Kornish – Prince Sultan Street)

Khobar (Jarir – Al Muntazah)

And in all STC outlet starting Friday Afternoon.

So if you are planning to get hold of the iPhone 4s, you might fall in line in those mentioned stores. STC have not mentioned about the price. I presume it will somewhere near on the price earlier mentioned.

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iPhone 4S Price Revealed by Mobily

15 Dec

A day before the official launch of the iPhone 4S in Saudi Arabia, Jarir bookstore have sent the information about the iPhone 4s price by Mobily as shown below.

iPhone 4s iPhone 4S Price Revealed by Mobily

iPhone 4s Price as follows :

iPhone 4s 64 GB – 3,659

iPhone 4s 32 GB – 3,229

iPhone 4s 16 GB – 2,799

Nothing is mentioned if the above price is for pre-paid or postpaid. I have noticed that face time is not included in the advertisement. There is a possibility that it is not included as before. The present rate of iPhone 4s in Al Batha is 4,350 for 64 GB. A big price difference. But for sure with the present rate provided by Mobily other store will definitely make their prices down.

SIRI is the most popular additional function of iPhone 4s. I do not know if SIRI will work great in Saudi Arabia. We will soon inform you if we can get hold of unit for review.

Recently iPhone 4s Price in UAE was also revealed. There is no much difference on price.

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iPhone 4S on sale in Saudi Arabia from 16th December

13 Dec

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Both STC and Mobily will be launching the of iPhone 4s in Saudi Arabia on Friday, December 16, 2012. We have not heard the details of this release. We don’t have idea about the prices or if this unit will include face time or not.

However UAE mobile company which will also be releasing the iPhone 4s on the same date have already inform the prices and details as follows:

The operator is offering the phone in 16, 32 and 64GB models, for pre-paid and post-paid contracts.

For the first three months of service, customers will get 500MB of download per month, with a monthly fee starting from AED 50 from the fourth month onwards.

Handsets will be priced at AED 2,749 for the 16B version, AED 3,149 for the 32GB and AED 3,549 for the 64GB, with handsets available in black and white

I would presume that the prices will not make much difference from UAE price.

The last time that I check the price of iPhone 4s in Al Batha, it cost 4,350 for 64 GB open line. So If STC and Mobily will give a better price, I could see a price drop of iPhone 4S  on different store in Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

The iPhone 4S will also be launched in South Africa, Philippines, Malaysia and Taiwan and UAE.

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Samsung Galaxy Note Available in Jarir Bookstore @ SAR 2,999

8 Dec

If you remember we have blog before that Samsung Galaxy Note is available in Riyadh. Now we would like to report that it is now officially available through Jarir Bookstore @ SAR 2,999.

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Image Capture from Jarir Bookstore

I will have to pass by Jarir, so we can test this unit and give our review. I have heard lots of good things about this phone. A smart phone Android Gingerbread Ver. 2.3.5 and with 16 GB Memory and Dual Core Memory is a perfect match for iPhone. I don’t know if this is available in Al Batha.

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