Posted by masseur
Press release
10 September 2007
- Widest choice of internet ready mobile phones with high speed 3G broadband (HSDPA) access
- Exclusive handsets from top tier suppliers
- Increased choice of Vodafone branded handsets
- Majority of devices support an extensive range of easy to find and use internet services including eBay, Google™ search and Google Maps™ mapping service, MySpace and YouTube.
- New messaging services including email and Instant Messaging available to stay in touch with friends and family as well as a wide range of music and entertainment services
Vodafone Group today announces its range of Christmas 2007 consumer handsets offering the widest choice of exclusive and Vodafone branded handsets ever. The line-up includes the latest premium models from leading handset suppliers, a range of open system devices enabling easy downloads and a compelling set of Vodafone branded handsets. (For full details on the range, please see below).
In the UK Vodafone has also announced its range of handsets for Christmas as well as MusicStation, a new, unique and exclusive music service from Omnifone, the UK based mobile music company. This offers customers unlimited music downloads direct to the mobile from all the major record labels, as well as leading independents, on a raft of new handsets for Christmas. The service will work on Vodafone UK’s new handsets as well as current 2.5 and 3G mobiles.
The Group selection of handsets offers customers further choice of stylish, easy to use mobile phones which deliver best in class internet services as well as the best in music and entertainment at prices to suit everyone’s needs. Handsets are also smaller and lighter with longer battery life. By closely working with handset suppliers, platform and application providers, Vodafone is on track to deliver fast and easy access to the internet this Christmas.
Highlights include:
- Three premium 3G broadband (HSDPA), handsets - the Nokia N95 8GB, the Samsung SGH-F700V and the Sony Ericsson W910i - will offer customers the opportunity to experience high speed internet services, access their online digital communities and enjoy a range of music and entertainment services on a selection of user-friendly and stylish mobile phones
- Two sleek and slim BlackBerry® handsets from Research In Motion® (BlackBerry® Curve™ 8310 and BlackBerry® Pearl™ 8100) now positioned to appeal to consumers as well as business customers, featuring Vodafone live! services with news, music and entertainment on the move, including an exclusive version of the BlackBerry® Curve™ 8310 with built-in GPS
- A broad range of open system devices customised for Vodafone will deliver excellent browsing, internet services and message support, including two new Microsoft® Windows Mobile® handsets as well as a range of six devices based on the S60 platform
- Six exclusive 3G handsets from leading suppliers, tailored for Vodafone customers looking for value and quality. Three new Vodafone branded handsets, featuring stylish designs as well as the latest features and services
- 13 3G broadband (HSDPA) consumer handsets allowing faster access to data services, offered at appealing prices
The range of internet ready mobile phones will meet a variety of customer preferences, from advanced mobile phones such as the premium touch screen Samsung SGH-F700V or the Samsung SGH-i640V to mid-tier priced handsets in classic ‘candy bar’ design such as the Nokia 6120c .
The Christmas line-up also includes new Vodafone branded 3G phones. The Vodafone 810 is a stylish slider in luxury metallic-silver finishing and packed with latest multimedia features. The Vodafone 720 comes in a modern clam shell design with an innovative hidden display and super flat keypad.
For customers looking for some of the best music devices, the Vodafone exclusive Sony Ericsson V640i will be available in a fresh new candy bar design offering 3G broadband (HSDPA) to support faster downloads of music services.
“Vodafone has one of the widest ranges of the very best internet ready handsets offering technical superiority, sleek design and optimised services at high 3G speeds for our customers this Christmas,” said Frank Rovekamp, Global Chief Marketing Officer, Vodafone Group. “Customers can simply and quickly get what they want on the internet, communicate with friends and family in whichever way they wish, as well as access their favourite music and entertainment services from a great range of mobile phones, with prices to suit everyone”.
Earlier this year, Vodafone launched internet services on the mobile in five countries, bringing millions of customers internet services on their handsets, in the same way as they had been used to on a PC. From updating their MySpace profile, through sending and receiving emails, to buying and selling on eBay, Vodafone customers experience a significant improvement in the way they access the internet from their phones, coupled with the confidence and freedom to surf whenever and wherever they want through easy-to-understand, great value pricing.
Posted by Dogmann
Hi all,
Yeah blah blah blah all very exciting but until they start getting realistic with their Data charges they are talking rubbish as their Data charges are no where competitive enough. Which is why every time i hear or see their setting the Internet free adds or posters i crack up setting the Internet free yeah right but at what cost?
Only another couple of months to go and my Voda Sim is history as i wouldn't dream of using their Data services as as soon as you exceed the 120mb monthly limit it will cost you a fortune @£1.70- £2 per MB truly outrageous prices.
Plus of course not forgetting all the horrible branding Voda insist on putting all over there handsets with of course the links to their newly launched Music services.
Marc
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[ This Message was edited by: Dogmann on 2007-09-13 18:59 ]
Posted by JC08
Why aint k850 listed?
Posted by paul101
voda branding is a BIG prob, dont like it
Posted by JC08
I think its lots beta since the w880, no more menu branding
Posted by Superluminova
k850 isn't there as its due before the xmas range. due on the 05/10/07
Posted by JC08
Is the nokia n81 also before the x-mas range, and isn't the w910 coming with k850?
Posted by Miss UK
On 2007-09-13 19:59:27, Dogmann wrote:
Hi all,
Yeah blah blah blah all very exciting but until they start getting realistic with their Data charges they are talking rubbish as their Data charges are no where competitive enough. Which is why every time i hear or see their setting the Internet free adds or posters i crack up setting the Internet free yeah right but at what cost?
Only another couple of months to go and my Voda Sim is history as i wouldn't dream of using their Data services as as soon as you exceed the 120mb monthly limit it will cost you a fortune @£1.70- £2 per MB truly outrageous prices.
Plus of course not forgetting all the horrible branding Voda insist on putting all over there handsets with of course the links to their newly launched Music services.
Marc
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Nokia E61, 2gb Sandisk, Fring, Tom Tom 6
Honoured to have won BEST DEBATER
[ This Message was edited by: Dogmann on 2007-09-13 18:59 ]
Dogmann doesn't sound that bad not as bad as 02 anyways
Posted by Dogmann
@Miss UK
No they are not as bad as 02 but IMHO run a very close second LOL
Marc
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[ This Message was edited by: Dogmann on 2007-09-14 00:36 ]
Posted by Miss UK
02> Voda who next 0range then rest seem ok after those
Posted by carkitter
The complete list:
Blackberry Curve 8310
Blackberry Pearl 8100
Nokia N95 8GB
Nokia 6120c
Sagem my850V Crystal
Sagem my411Cv
Samsung SGH-F700V
Samsung SGH-i640V
Samsung SGH-ZV60
Sharp GX33
Sharp 880 SH
Sony Ericsson W910i Havana Gold
Sony Ericsson W910i
Sony Ericsson W660i
Sony Ericsson V640i
Vodafone 920 (slider)
Vodafone 810 (slider)
Vodafone 720 (Clamshell, silver)
Vodafone 720 (Clamshell, Black)
Posted by *Jojo*
@car - I like how that
V640i looks mate !
It's REALLY beginning to look a lot like - Christmas !
Posted by carkitter
On 2007-09-14 03:05:41, *Jojo* wrote:
@car - I like how that
V640i looks mate !
So do I! And Havana Gold is the best W910i colour yet IMO!
