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Paul over at Modaco had posted a detailed review of the Xperia X1, overall it is a very positive review, to quote Paul “WiFi works great, GPS works great, effectively everything seems to work as described and I can’t honestly off of the top of my head think of any specific disappointments in the software. Yes, it’s standard WinMo, but if you’re comfortable with that (and on this kind of device with a hardware keyboard it works particularly well) then you’ll be satisfied. So there you go, check out his full review over at Modaco.
Vodafone now have the Xperia X1 in stock to order on a personal or a business plan. Looks like we are finally seeing the X1 hitting the network’s shops as well as the online stores now after a few delays, £45.00 a month tariffs and above and you can get it free. Also Clove have it in stock sim free as we mentioned the other day too.
How about getting free delivery on the next phone or datacard you purchase? Well we teamed up with Devicewire once again and are offering just that.
Buy any device or any data card (over £100) and use the discount code below and we’ll give you free delivery.
Your code is : FDTAM
Simply enter this at the end of the check out process to receive a £6.77 (Ex VAT) £7.95 (Inc VAT) discount (Their standard delivery charge).
This code will work from now until 31st October 2008 and covers any phone or datacard but not accessories.
Posted by: Matt
The internet is such an amazing resource tool. You never know what you’re going to discover and this one caught us by surprise. What could easily be mistaken as either a Macbook Nano or iPhone HD which is now being dubbed as iPhone Slate, this is a rendition of what is being rumored to be the next big thing from Apple.
A Vodafone exclusive Windows Mobile OS smartphone leaked yesterday over at the FCC website, sporting a full QWERTY keyboard and GPS.
The full QWERTY keyboard and the built-in GPS receiver that the Vodafone 1231 harnesses seem quite nice but there’s no Wi-Fi or 3G support in sight so we guess it won’t be a high-end device.
Vodafone 1231
Manufactured by ZTE, the Vodafone 1231 is a tri-band GPRS/EDGE smartphone with a large 2.5-inch landscape-oriented QVGA TFT display, capable of showing up to 65K colours. The 64 MB user available memory, microSD card slot and a 1.3 MP camera are among the confirmed data.
Vodafone 1231 measures 113 x 65.4 x 14.5 mm, weighs 130 grams and draws its juice from a 1100 mAh Li-Ion battery. There is no information on the device pricing and availability, but we guess it would be a relatively affordable piece of kit.
Posted by: John
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We told you last week that the Touch HD would be officially announced last week at Gitex well thanks to Big MO ’s ever watchful eye, he has spotted a video from the HTC stand, again no English commentary but we have the full translation, its another video that shows the beautiful screen and resolution with great effect zooming pictures. Video after the break, enjoy and thanks again Big MO
Yes you did read the title of the post correctly. The folks at Clove just dropped me a line to let me know that they’ve taken delivery of the X1 and you can buy now!
The Sony X1 has received a great deal of interest since its launch and we are pleased to say we now have these available for order. So if you have been waiting for this day, head on over to HERE
If you have missed all the fuss and excitement surrounding this device, just take a look at some of the features:
- Arc Slider QWERTY Keyboard
- Stylish Design
- Windows Mobile
- 3" Wide VGA Dispaly
- 3G/HSDPA
- WiFi
- Bluetooth (A2DP)
- MicroSDHC
- GPS
- 3.2 megapixel camera
Order your Xperia X1 now to avoid disappointment!
Posted by: Matt
Just had an email from Clove who tell us that the Xperia X1 is now in stock. So the wait is now over and the delays complete, you can now get your hands on the X1. You can order online from Clove here. We should have one in to review very soon, so if your on the fence, watch this space, and if you need reminding the full specs are after the break.
Vodafone has told its third-party sales partners to use the “software issues and technical faults” it claims forced Orange to stop selling the new BlackBerry Bold to persuade consumers it has a better 3G network than its rival does. Those faults, Vodafone alleges in an confidential memo seen by Register Hardware, centre on “reliable 3G network coverage on the device”. Orange confirmed the Bold had been linked to “3G-related concerns”, which it stressed were “limited to a minority of Orange customers in the UK”.
Now then, not sure just how much of this is true but if it is then I think there will be massive backlash on this considering the G1 is due for release before January in the UK and the upcoming handsets due for release before January on o2.
Customers are offered discount incentives as operators run out of cash
O2 and T-Mobile are telling customers to wait up to three months for their upgrades in a bid to save cash.
The parent companies of both networks – Telefónica and Deutsche Telekom respectively – appear to be looking to pull cash out of the UK businesses.
Since Monday 13 October, O2 customers wishing to upgrade are being assuaged with a £15-per-month discount on their monthly bill if they hold out on upgrades until January (after the financial year).
Manufacturers have had to review their sales forecasts at O2 in light of the drive for ‘non-hardware’ contract sales between now and Christmas.
Dealers have similar frustrations, and have said that they have no option but to churn O2 customers on to other networks.
Jonathan Earle, O2’s head of consumer postpay acquisitions, said: ‘The enormous success of our simplicity tariff has shown us that some customers are happy with their existing handsets and would rather take an option that allows them to save money, particularly in these credit crunch days.’
O2 only has real appetite for three mobile products: 3G iPhone, Sim-only, and mobile broadband. The latter two incur no major up-front cost for the operator, while achieving high iPhone sales is critical for O2 to secure further exclusivity with Apple.
O2’s advertising is understood to focus largely on Sim-only deals and broadband between now and Christmas with little to no promotions for contract handsets.
Meanwhile, T-Mobile is understood to be offering customers a similar deal if they wait until January for their upgrade, but is offering a £5 discount off bills instead of £15. It is a familiar story for all connected with T-Mobile, as the operator has seen its acquisition budget drained as it approaches the final three months of the financial quarter for the last three years.
Please let us know if you have been affected by this in any way.
Posted by: John
Paul over at Modaco had posted a detailed review of the Xperia X1, overall it is a very positive review, to quote Paul “WiFi works great, GPS works great, effectively everything seems to work as described and I can’t honestly off of the top of my head think of any specific disappointments in the software. Yes, it’s standard WinMo, but if you’re comfortable with that (and on this kind of device with a hardware keyboard it works particularly well) then you’ll be satisfied. So there you go, check out his full review over at Modaco.
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