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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?
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Dusan Belic
Dusan has been using smartphones since their introduction and is now following the latest trends in the industry. The "convergence" is what he's most excited about, and writing about it is the next logical thing to do. He thinks that using a smartphone is what everyone who cares about their time should do. In addition to his interests in mobile phones, Dusan also loves to experiment with the latest web and mobile 2.0 services. The idea of accessing and managing your information from any device no matter where you are simply amazes him. Whether it's an online to-do list, note taking service or a video sharing social network, he's there to try it out. He admits though, he's still searching for the ultimate web-based organizational tool, which "sings" perfectly with the mobile PIM application. Dusan used to run SymbianWatch.com which later became part of IntoMobile. He lives in Serbia, South-East Europe, from where he edits the site on a daily basis.
