UpSNAP Reveals Holiday Shoppers' Top Five Wishlist
Mobile Comparison Shopping Service Indicates Electronics are Most Popular Gifts this Season |
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CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, December 06, 2005:
UpSNAP, Inc. (OTC: UPSN.OB), the premier provider of free mobile search and info services, today announced the top five searches made from its comparison shopping service. Free price comparison is one of the many services UpSNAP offers in addition to its core free 411 directory. The services operate across all cell phone networks and are easily accessed by sending a text message query to the number 2SNAP (27627) via phone, or by visiting www.upsnap.com on the Internet. |
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| The top queries since Thanksgiving, by category and specific product were: |
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1. Digital Cameras: Sony Cyber-shot T5
2. High-End Mobile Devices: Motorola Razr and Palm Treo
3. Video Game Systems: Xbox 360 and Sony PS2
4. Flat Panel Televisions: Sharp Aquos
5. MP3 Players: Apple iPod |
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| These price search patterns indicate a strong consumer appetite for electronic goods this holiday season. They also indicate that savvy consumers are increasingly turning to mobile comparison shopping services such as UpSNAP to find the best deals on electronics in the store. By text messaging the letter "P" followed by the name of the item, for example "P Motorola Razr", users can quickly discover if they are paying the lowest price. Consumers can also find the contact information for their local stores by texting the number 2SNAP with the name or type of store followed by the zip code or city and state, for example "electronics Chicago." |
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| "In today's mobile society, people demand info on-the-go," said Tony Philipp, company CEO. "UpSNAP empowers consumers to make smarter purchasing decisions with little effort and at no cost to them. The rapid adoption we have seen in our price comparison service reflects a change in the shopping habits of savvy consumers, as well as the simplicity and value of our solution." |
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About UpSNAP!
UpSNAP, Inc. (OTC: UPSN.OB) is the premier provider of free mobile search and info services. As the first company to address mobile search and text-based 411, UpSNAP has built its technology platform from the ground up with specific focus on the unique challenges of providing a usable and functional mobile search experience. UpSNAP's patent-pending technology combines wireless search and natural language commands to deliver premium services to mobile phones, while generating revenue via a voice over IP (VOIP) call connect infrastructure that links mobile phone users with vendors in its advertising program. The company is headquartered in Davidson, North Carolina. For more information about UpSNAP, visit www.upsnap.com. |
