A way to make money for the website.

[devarshi84]

I just though of this as an idea to promote motorola's linux initiative and also provide some money to run and improve motorolafans.com

Except Some Asian Countries motorola Linux phones are hard to get. Also due to the problem of warranty users like me are afraid to mod the phone a lot.

How about selling these phones from the website with the some major softwares included. That will also help the modders for the phone to earn some money too.

For eg (Real-player playlist capacity, Ezx-player, 1.3mp cam, quake+Doom preinstalled, )


I will be one of the future buyers from this website if this happens.

[mrbaek]

let's not forget the emulators for gamers. and maybe even a package of collection of best jar games.

[sandman]

Hmm....well, technically, even if we mod your phone, your phone warranty is void....

Also, I think this is part of comments & suggestions.....its difficult to manage the forum if 'not relevant' topics are posted...

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[devarshi84]

ok atleast a new phone sale will help.

[ndpndnt16]

i think admin can do the job...my location is in china but i have no credit card for accepting any money transfers...since china is the one who produce cool phones

[jingaro]

U are right,how about discuss to our bro,admin..

[admin]

Hey, good idea! I'll try to work it out!

Any suggessions how I can do it smoothly? I'm usually no at home and only in camp where I can't do t

[ndpndnt16]

hehe this one sounds weird but you ask for it...buy a cellphone from china and send it to him....hehe

anyways i was planning a motorolafans branded phone...i was working on it by now.available for e680i,firmware upgraded....well y idea is to make a phone just like the moto e398 mtv branded...

new themes will be added on it.
best preloaded apps

its time to have a "name" on a phone so motorolafans will grow

[tarwin]

Well, I think first of all some rules would be needed.
Like:
A)Motorolafans will provide technical support and software warranty on the phone and its premade mods.
B)Motorolafans can not be responsible for any additional repairs but will try taking the phone to a motorola service centre on the off chance they will make the warranty valid, if the warranty isn't valid the repair costs will be paid by the buyer of the phone.
C)All shipping costs will run on the side of the buyer.

The idea is good, but people should remember that if the phone gets majorly screwed that the only people who might be able to fix it in such a situation might be motorola themselves and that any warranty would most likely be void due to the mods.

And if you're going to make it motorolafans branded, you HAVE to include a motorolafans theme, with a motorolafans logo (which in the case of the linux phones should include some incarnation of tux)

As for smooth functioning, well, you'd have to set a price Admin. Also you'd have to compile a list of mods and programs which can be offered. Also the inclusion of a memory card would be a good option (especially if the buyer wants something that will take a lot of space such as large games or opie).
Once the prices are set you could make a sticky in some forum (maybe garage sales) or in every forum with a link to the area with the price list.

Once people choose what they want they could transfer you the money and e-mail you confirming the transfer in case of any errors like the ones that existed with donations before.

Once the transfer has been confirmed you could then go purchase the phone and mod it.

It would be best if you had one of those tables to calculate the shipping cost, and possibly give the buyer the option whether or not to use land, air, or express mail/courier. (this way there are no forgotten costs or hidden ones).

You could possibly offer the inclusion of certain accesories (screen protectors, silicone cases, etc.), the smaller ones you could just slip in the box before sending it so as to avoid seperate shipping costs.

[Alpha43]

even though this thread is a little old. I like the idea. Maybe we can sell A1200's with the latest firmware, and install MPKG on there memory cards as a service. We can even perform seem edits for the new buyers who dont know how to do it. I wouldnt mind helping out if we really organized this.

~Alpha~