Hop-on updates its anti-iPhone; Dual-band HOP1811 available for $13.99!
By Dusan Belic on Friday, October 10th, 2008 at 11:58 AM PST In Announcements, Devices
Hop-on — the company behind the so called anti-iPhone, a handset which costs mere 10 bucks — has announced an “updated version” of its super-affordable mobile phone — or that’s a new model?. The dual-band (850/1900MHz or 900/1800MHz) HOP1811 costs $13.99 with a Graffiti Wireless Airtime Plan. That is 40% increase in price, but unlike the original anti-iPhone, this device actually has a screen.
Ideal as a backup handset when traveling abroad or for anyone looking for a super-affordable mobile phone that does its thing extremely well, the pre-paid HOP1811 can be used calling and texting, only. It weighs 79 grams and its battery can sustain up to 4 hours of talk and up to 150 hours of standby time.
To further push the sales, Hop-on now allows co-branding of the HOP1811 (and other models for that matter). The idea is to offer businesses an interesting promotional item — instead of offering clients/partners a mug, pen or t-shirt - they [businesses] could offer them a mobile phone. Neat concept, don’t you think?
