<![CDATA[Ashton Kutcher-backed startup Ooma is falling apart - Valleywag Comments]]> <![CDATA[Ashton Kutcher-backed startup Ooma is falling apart - Valleywag Comments]]> <![CDATA[Ashton Kutcher-backed startup Ooma is falling apart]]> First of all, the reference that the phonegnome is identical in functionality isn't true. Ooma can completely replace your existing phone service, so you can eliminate the monthly billing. Feature for feature, phonegnome doesn't compare. I know, I've used both. Secondly, while $400 for a unit is pricey for a one time payment, it is exactly that - a one time payment. You can recover the upfront costs in less than 14 months - after that you're saving $$$. I've read articles droning on about how expensive ooma is and voip is getting cheaper every day, blah blah blah. Well the fact is, by the time I recoup my sunk costs (which will be January, 2009) it isn't going to be cheaper, and I will be ahead of the game. If you just do the math, it's a good deal and isn't over priced for what you get. Of course, I suppose if you have all your charge cards maxed out and are living from paycheck to paycheck and can't budget, it may be a problem. Finally, Ooma has a quite sizable initial infusion of cash, their infrastructure costs aren't the same as Vonage, Packet8, etc. so they can weather the storm for quite some time.

mhunter8

]]> <![CDATA[Ashton Kutcher-backed startup Ooma is falling apart]]> Google "siooma". I'm pretty sure the etymology is similar.

njl

]]> <![CDATA[Ashton Kutcher-backed startup Ooma is falling apart]]> I think he named it wrong too. I mean, where did he get this idea? Ooma. OOOOMa?

Ooooomaaaa. Was this some midnight dream about his mom or something he heard at a massage parlor?

rumourone

]]> <![CDATA[Ashton Kutcher-backed startup Ooma is falling apart]]> See, the problem is, he should have never given away the gadgets. Big mistake Buddy, you should have made them pay for them. Duahhh. Never give anything away for free, it reduces its value. When you're good, you can make um pay for it.

rumourone

]]> <![CDATA[Ashton Kutcher-backed startup Ooma is falling apart]]> looks like a continuum transfunctioner, maybe its worth it.

Goose Spruce

]]> <![CDATA[Ashton Kutcher-backed startup Ooma is falling apart]]> @raincoaster: seriously--just watched that video, and the device seemed like something out of "sleeper." if i didn't know any better, i'd say he's been punk'd.

jtzl

]]> <![CDATA[Ashton Kutcher-backed startup Ooma is falling apart]]> I think I'll stick to skipping over the iphone.

Superstarsteve

]]> <![CDATA[Ashton Kutcher-backed startup Ooma is falling apart]]> Ooma gawd.

raincoaster

]]> <![CDATA[Ashton Kutcher-backed startup Ooma is falling apart]]> Dude... where's my phone?

HappyBlues

]]> <![CDATA[Ashton Kutcher-backed startup Ooma is falling apart]]> @Lulamaybelle Oprah already uses Skype on her shows

Matt_

]]> <![CDATA[Ashton Kutcher-backed startup Ooma is falling apart]]> maybe David Letterman should introduce Ooma to Oprah.

Lulamaybelle

]]> <![CDATA[Ashton Kutcher-backed startup Ooma is falling apart]]> what, they thought just because Ashton Kutcher is there, I will pay $400 for a phone? Celebrities brain...what a waste of time.

chris311

]]> <![CDATA[Ashton Kutcher-backed startup Ooma is falling apart]]> I called this one out of the gate, and I offered advice to ooma that they needed to get this thing licensed via OEM agreements. The tech was fine, the idea of marketing a 400$ device was seriously stupid.

They never even replied to my offer of 30 days free consulting. I'm not even sure my limited suggestions for alternative channels could have made a difference. Sometimes, with these device deals, the ground work has to be laid well in advance.

abmw

]]> <![CDATA[Ashton Kutcher-backed startup Ooma is falling apart]]> Are you telling me Ashton can't pick a good tech company to back?

categorically

]]> <![CDATA[Ashton Kutcher-backed startup Ooma is falling apart]]> @Lewis: $400 is a reasonable price for a phone that has wireless, internet and video capabilities... Oh wait, this a landline phone? You're kidding, right? Is it in the shape of a football or something? Do I get a magazine subscription with it?

WagCurious

]]> <![CDATA[Ashton Kutcher-backed startup Ooma is falling apart]]> @Lewis: Just stopping to praise your GOB reference.

Wazimu

]]> <![CDATA[Ashton Kutcher-backed startup Ooma is falling apart]]> You're saying this to the guy with the $400 phone? Come on!

Lewis

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