Thanks DarkerKnight You make some really interesting points. I totally agree with your perspective and I think that that is the direction Poynt is currently taking.
The trick about success is the ability to monetize the application. This is being done and I feel that they have a definite direction pointer towards revenue. Let me give my reasons in bullet format:
- China revenue stream is going to be subscriber based. According to expectations Poynt should be earning about 1,677,000$ per month in revenue from this initiative
- The patent enforcement issue through JV partner WiLan should give another interesting and explosive revenue stream
- India seems to be halted in the tracks (in my opinion) and as far as I am concerned it was a dud. They will earn something from that source but it will not meet initial expectations. So India is a very very very small positive for Poynt
- This is the big on in my opinion. The Offer Engine. It is being used now in the US and this is going to be a strong leg upon which Poynt will stand.
DarkerKnight I also found you comment about Poynt having linkages with Social Media. That is a great idea. Actually the CYL have integrated their poyntChina application with social media. This is soon coming to the West. But I love the way you think!
Below you will see the current features of Poynt:
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Ever wonder, “where’s the nearest…?” Finding what you need has never been easier with Poynt’s Business Search Feature – your mobile version of the yellowpages.
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Poynt’s Movie Search Feature is your personal movie guide – it’s one part Hollywood insider and one part box office!
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Think of the Restaurant Search Feature as your own personal culinary assistant, who can get you great tables at the best eateries in town.
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Being an insider has its advantages – with Poynt’s Events Search Feature, get the most up-to-date details on the hottest events in town (North America, UK and India only).
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With reverse lookup and full integration with your device contact book, the People Search Feature makes it easier to connect with the people all around you (North America, UK and France only).
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With the Gas Search Feature, know where to find the cheapest fuel in town – and never run out of gas again (US, Canada and UK only)!
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Tired of junk mail and boring salespeople? With Poynt’s Offers Feature, get the great deals you actually want, exactly when you need them (US only).
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With the fully integrated Weather Display and long term forecasts, never get caught in the rain without an umbrella again!
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Think of Poynt as your personal tour guide – with Maps and turn-by-turn Directions to any search listing, getting lost no longer applies.
Thanks for sharing you opinion with the board DarkerKinght