Hello Australian (and Kiwis)
Smarthome Australia have just offered a similar deal to upgrade to a Vera 3. See below (attached) for details.
Limited Time Offer for Vera2 Owners
Upgrade to a Vera3 for almost Half the Price!
Offer Ends August 31, 2012
Hi,
How would you like to upgrade your Vera2 Home Server to a brand new Australian Vera3? In appreciation for your loyalty over the last year, Smarthome in cooperation with Mi Casa Verde is offering all Vera2 owners the opportunity to upgrade to a Vera3 for only $198! From now until 31 August, buy a Vera3 from us at the normal price of $348*. When you send us your old Vera2, we will deposit $150 into your bank account. Your total cost is only $198; that’s 43% savings!
Vera3 gives you a faster processor, more memory, upgraded WiFi, more ports, and the UI5 user interface pre-loaded. In addition, with more memory, you can take advantage of our camera management software and greater video storage capabilities. Plus, your brand new Vera3 comes with a 1 year hardware warranty.
Checkout the chart below to see what we’ve included in Vera3, and discover all of the benefits you’ll enjoy by upgrading to a Vera3.
*) The normal price of the Australian Vera 3 is $49 more than the US Vera 3 as it a different product, especially manufacturerd to Australian standards. The US version does not work in Australia.
Vera Model Vera2 Vera3
Processor 240 MHz MIPS 500 MHz MIPS
Flash Memory 16 MB 32 MB
RAM Memory 32 MB DDR2 128 MB DDR2
USB Ports 2 USB 2.0 2 USB 2.0
Internet Ports 1 1
Network (LAN) Ports 1 4
Z-Wave Built-in with internal antenna Built-in with internal antenna
Wi-Fi IEEE 802.11b/g IEEE 802.11b/g/n
UI Version UI4 upgradeable to UI5 UI5
Dimensions (HxWxD) 165mm x 101mm x 38mm 177mm x 130mm x 34mm
Battery Pack External, Rechargeable External, Rechargeable
To receive your Vera3, simply:
- Before 31 August 2012, purchase your new Vera3 at $348 directly from Smarthome
- Before 30 September 2012, mail your Vera2 to our office:
Smarthome Australia
Unit 8, 1 Akuna Drive
Williamstown VIC 3016 - Please be sure to include your name, address and bank details and the words “Vera 2 promotion” with the Vera2 you return so we know who to refund the $150 to.
- Within 4 weeks of receiving your Vera2, we will refund $150 into your bank account.
That’s all there is to it. You end up with a brand new Australian Vera3 for an incredible price of only $198. Not to mention, you can now enjoy all of the new features and benefits we built into your Vera3.
This offer is limited to one Vera per customer.
Kind Regards,
Michelle Brown
National Account Manager
Phone:(03) 9397 6657
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Our mailing address is:
SmartHome Australia
Unit 8
1-5 Akuna Drive
Williamstown, Victoria 3016
Australia