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Beewi Accessories arrive in UK through Avenir Telecom

By Ben Robinson on Wednesday, October 21st, 2009 at 5:06 PM PST
In Accessories, UK Retail

Avenir Telecom has announced it will exclusively be rolling out distribution of innovative mobile accessories from French company Beewi.
The accessories consist of high-end audio and connectivity accessories, such as what is possibly the slimmest and lightest hands- free car-kit in the world (’credit card’-sized, it sticks on to your windscreen or dashboard), a BluetoothTM streamer for iPods and iPhones (which wirelessly streams music to one or more pairs of headphones), stylish headphones for enjoying you phone’s MP3 collection on the move, possibly the smallest USB WiFi adapter in the world, and a USB adapter which adds BluetoothTM connectivity to laptops and computers without the need for a breakable, protruding dongle.
Avenir Telecom’s Managing Director Andy Tow comments “Avenir’s new accessories division is exemplified by this exclusive Beewi range. It offers the buyer – whether they’re at customer, retailer or dealer level – confidence, clear features and benefits and technical excellence. The accessories market has been populated with an array of incompatible and inconsistent products and ranges for far too long. Avenir will bring the best products to the UK, market them in a clear and compelling way, and help drive this exciting area of mobile communications forward into the future. We aim to do for mobile hardware what the Apple (NSDQ: AAPL) iPhone apps store has done for mobile software!”
I certainly think the range of accessories is pretty reasonable, and I’m particularly liking the A2DP streaming module – now I just need a set of Bluetooth earphones to tune in!

avenir telecom logo1 Beewi Accessories arrive in UK through Avenir TelecomAvenir Telecom has announced it will exclusively be rolling out distribution of innovative mobile accessories from French company Beewi.

The accessories consist of high-end audio and connectivity accessories, such as what is possibly the slimmest and lightest hands- free car-kit in the world (’credit card’-sized, it sticks on to your windscreen or dashboard), a BluetoothTM streamer for iPods and iPhones (which wirelessly streams music to one or more pairs of headphones), stylish headphones for enjoying you phone’s MP3 collection on the move, possibly the smallest USB WiFi adapter in the world, and a USB adapter which adds BluetoothTM connectivity to laptops and computers without the need for a breakable, protruding dongle.

beewi 1 Beewi Accessories arrive in UK through Avenir Telecom

Avenir Telecom’s Managing Director Andy Tow comments “Avenir’s new accessories division is exemplified by this exclusive Beewi range. It offers the buyer – whether they’re at customer, retailer or dealer level – confidence, clear features and benefits and technical excellence. The accessories market has been populated with an array of incompatible and inconsistent products and ranges for far too long. Avenir will bring the best products to the UK, market them in a clear and compelling way, and help drive this exciting area of mobile communications forward into the future. We aim to do for mobile hardware what the Apple iPhone apps store has done for mobile software!”

beewi 2 Beewi Accessories arrive in UK through Avenir Telecom

I certainly think the range of accessories is pretty reasonable, and I’m particularly liking the A2DP streaming module – now I just need a set of Bluetooth earphones to tune in! You should hopefully be able to find these accessories in UK shops soon enough!

BlackBerry 9700 goes official – eXpansys confirm availability on 9th November!

By Ben Robinson on Wednesday, October 21st, 2009 at 4:07 PM PST
In BlackBerry, UK News, UK Retail

blackberry 9700 expansys1 BlackBerry 9700 goes official   eXpansys confirm availability on 9th November!

As you’ll know if you saw the post from Simon the other day, the new BlackBerry (NSDQ: RIMM) Bold (9700) is now official, and soon to be coming to a retail emporium near you – in the UK, eXpansys have broken from the pack to announce that they’ll have it on 9th November. It will be selling for £419.99.

If you want to check it out, click here.

eXpansys Thursday deals, October 22nd 2009 (for those in the UK)

By Ben Robinson on Wednesday, October 21st, 2009 at 3:21 PM PST
In UK News, UK Retail

expansys thursday deals eXpansys Thursday deals, October 22nd 2009 (for those in the UK)

Another week, and another stonking set of deals from eXpansys – however this time, to keep it fresh, they’ve moved deal-day to Thursday! Here’s what hot this week:

Samsung i8000 Omnia II – Windows Phone 6.5
Normally £434.99 Now £399.99 Save £35
http://www.expansys.com/d.aspx?i=184150&partner=uknews
Sony Ericsson (NYSE: SNE) Aino 8MP Camera
Normally £424.99 Now £374.99 Save £50
http://www.expansys.com/d.aspx?i=184150&partner=uknews
HTC Tattoo with £20 eXpansys Vouchers
Normally £279.99 Now £269.99 Save £10
http://www.expansys.com/d.aspx?i=187467&partner=uknews

Samsung i8000 Omnia II – Windows Phone 6.5

Normally £434.99 Now £399.99 Save £35

Sony Ericsson Aino 8MP Camera

Normally £424.99 Now £374.99 Save £50

HTC Tattoo with £20 eXpansys Vouchers

Normally £279.99 Now £269.99 Save £10

That is a very nice selection of current and happening devices, across a range of operating systems too! I’ve currently got an HTC Tattoo for review, and it’s very nice indeed – so that would be my recommendation from above – but they are all good deals!

Note: These deals are available on Thursday the 22nd October 2009 between 11am and 5pm by following the links above only.

HTC Tattoo with £20 eXpansys Vouchers

By Ben Robinson on Friday, October 16th, 2009 at 1:39 PM PST
In HTC, UK Retail

htc tattoo expansys HTC Tattoo with £20 eXpansys Vouchers

The HTC is ANOTHER new Android device that has just come to market (seems to be an Android onslaught at the moment, what with the likes of the Motorola (NYSE: MOT) DEXT and Samsung i7500 too). It’s a mid-ranger in my view, with specs that aren’t quite as impressive as the Hero – but one thing it does do is wrap up all that Android niceness in a ‘cute’ hardware ID – yes, I said cute!

Anyhow, eXpansys have been in contact to let me know they are doing the device for £294.99, with a £20 eXpansys voucher included – to spend on whatever else you heart might desire in their store:

The HTC Tattoo is an Android-based phone that brings broad personalisation to the masses. With its distinct design and ability to personalise all aspects of the phone, from its hardware to its applications and content, people are able to express themselves and create their own individual mobile experience. Key features include:

- Operating System: Android
- Display: 2.8-inch TFT-LCD touch-sensitive screen
- Network: HSDPA/WCDMA, Quad-band GSM/GPRS/EDGE
- GPS: Integrated GPS antenna
- Connectivity: Wi-Fi (IEEE 802.11 b/g), Bluetooth 2.0

I’ve got one for review, which I’ll be posting on soon, but in the meanwhile, if you want one, you should go to the eXpansys site here.

Phones4U and HMV to sell iPhone in the UK

By Ben Robinson on Wednesday, October 14th, 2009 at 2:23 PM PST
In UK News, UK Retail, iPhone

Well we all know that O2 (NYSE: TEF) has lost its exclusive in the UK for the iPhone 3GS – now, most of the other Operators are getting in on the act. However, it would transpire the same fate has occurred for the Carphone Warehouse, according to Pocket-lint.com.
Now it is going to be that both Phones4U (another popular high street retailer of mobile devices) and also HMV (ostensibly a music shop) are also going to be carrying the iPhone. Specifically, Phones4U will sell the iPhone on O2 and Orange, and HMV will carry the iPhone on an in-store deal with Orange, in selected stores.
Currently the thinking is that Orange will start selling the iPhone in mid-November, and Vodafone (NYSE: VOD) (the other confirmed carrier) will begin at some point in 2010.
[Via: pocket-lint.com via: ibtimes.co.uk]

iphone 3gs Phones4U and HMV to sell iPhone in the UKWell we all know that O2 has lost its exclusive in the UK for the iPhone 3GS – now, most of the other Operators are getting in on the act. However, it would transpire the same fate has occurred for the Carphone Warehouse, according to Pocket-lint.com.

Now it is going to be that both Phones4U (another popular high street retailer of mobile devices) and also HMV (ostensibly a music shop) are also going to be carrying the iPhone. Specifically, Phones4U will sell the iPhone on O2 and Orange, and HMV will carry the iPhone on an in-store deal with Orange, in selected stores.

Currently the thinking is that Orange will start selling the iPhone in mid-November, and Vodafone (the other confirmed carrier) will begin at some point in 2010.

[Via: pocket-lint.com via: ibtimes.co.uk]

PowerMobile Advanced Emergency Charger is packing 2x 2000mAH batteries!

By Ben Robinson on Wednesday, October 14th, 2009 at 12:50 PM PST
In UK News, UK Retail

powermobile PowerMobile Advanced Emergency Charger is packing 2x 2000mAH batteries!

Saw this one today from MobileFun – a charger packing some serious grunt!

Quoted as “the ultimate emergency charger for portable electronic devices”, the PowerMobile Advanced is not an ordinary charger. It is powered by 2 powerful 2000mAH AA Batteries and can be used as:
A Universal Device Charger that uses multiple tips to charge multiple mobile devices
An AA Battery Recharger using any USB power supply to recharge any rechargeable AA batteries
A USB Device Charger so any device with a USB cable worldwide can be recharged eg. Apple (NSDQ: AAPL) iPhone 3GS

Quoted as “the ultimate emergency charger for portable electronic devices”, the PowerMobile Advanced is not an ordinary charger. It is powered by 2 powerful 2000mAH AA Batteries and can be used as:

  • A Universal Device Charger that uses multiple tips to charge multiple mobile devices
  • An AA Battery Recharger using any USB power supply to recharge any rechargeable AA batteries
  • A USB Device Charger so any device with a USB cable worldwide can be recharged eg. Apple iPhone 3GS

It comes complete with:

  • 2 Powerful 2000mAH Rechargeable AA Batteries
  • 7 Connector Tips – making it compatible with most mobile devices
  • Fold Out USB Male Connector so you can connect to any USB power supply to recharge your batteries
  • USB Female Port so you can connect to the USB charging cable of any electrical device

I bet you are wondering which devices the tips fit, right?

  • Nokia (NYSE: NOK) 2mm Connector
  • Samsung D800/D900 Series
  • Samsung G600/U900 Series
  • Micro USB (Nokia/Motorola (NYSE: MOT))
  • Mini USB (Blackberry (NSDQ: RIMM)/HTC/Motorola etc)
  • LG Series
  • Sony-Ericsson Fast Port Series

There’s a few (!) devices it won’t support – the iPhone numbering among them – but I think for £14.95 it’s a reasonable shout! You can get one here.

eXpansys – New Windows Mobile 6.5 & Android Smartphones

By Ben Robinson on Wednesday, October 7th, 2009 at 4:22 PM PST
In UK News, UK Retail

android winmo expansys eXpansys   New Windows Mobile 6.5 & Android Smartphones

eXpansys have got the new Windows Mobile 6.5 & Android devices available for pre-order now, and the Acer neoTouch with Windows Mobile 6.5 is already in stock! They are also running offers with each device!
HTC HD2 Windows Mobile 6.5 with £30 eXpansys Vouchers Now £549.99
http://www.expansys.com/d.aspx?i=188866&partner=uknews
HTC Touch2 Windows Mobile 6.5 with £20 eXpansys Vouchers Now £289.99
http://www.expansys.com/d.aspx?i=187292&partner=uknews
HTC Tattoo Android with £20 eXpansys Vouchers Now £289.99
http://www.expansys.com/d.aspx?i=187467&partner=uknews
Acer neoTouch (F1)Windows Mobile 6.5 with £20 eXpansys Vouchers Now £349.99
http://www.expansys.com/d.aspx?i=188151&partner=uknews
[Note: Prices and availability are subject to change, www.expansys.com website price and availability always applies. All prices inclusive of VAT unless stated. Terms and Conditions apply.]
Me personally, I think I’ve got to have one of those HTC HD2 devices – it looks so schweet!

eXpansys have got the new Windows Mobile 6.5 & Android devices available for pre-order now, and the Acer neoTouch with Windows Mobile 6.5 is already in stock! They are also running offers with each device!

HTC HD2 Windows Mobile 6.5 with £30 eXpansys Vouchers Now £549.99

HTC Touch2 Windows Mobile 6.5 with £20 eXpansys Vouchers Now £289.99

HTC Tattoo Android with £20 eXpansys Vouchers Now £289.99

Acer neoTouch (F1)Windows Mobile 6.5 with £20 eXpansys Vouchers Now £349.99

[Note: Prices and availability are subject to change, www.expansys.com website price and availability always applies. All prices inclusive of VAT unless stated. Terms and Conditions apply.]

Me personally, I think I’ve got to have one of those HTC HD2 devices – it looks so schweet!

Brief: Sony Ericsson available for pre-order

By Ben Robinson on Sunday, October 4th, 2009 at 5:35 PM PST
In UK News, UK Retail

satio pre order Brief: Sony Ericsson available for pre order

Briefly then: the Sony Ericsson (NYSE: SNE) Satio is now available to pre-order on Vodafone UK.

It has a whopping great big camera. Nice.

[Via: Vodafone UK]

eXpansys October deals are HOT!

By Ben Robinson on Sunday, October 4th, 2009 at 5:21 PM PST
In UK News, UK Retail

expansys october deals eXpansys October deals are HOT!

eXpansys are back with this months hot deals – and as per usual we have six items on offer. I think my personal fave this month is the Netgear NAS – yes, not strictly a mobile device, but good for backing up all the media that I seem to be downloading on to my device these days. There are also a selection of devices that are running WinMo, should that float your boat. Me, I’m gonna get me one of them Netgear boxes! Here are the links as usual:

B-Stock Acer Aspire One A150B Netbook Open Box
Acer Tempo F900 HD Windows Mobile 6.1 Pro
Netgear ReadyNAS Duo 500GB Version
ASUS P750 Smartphone Windows Mobile 6.0
MWg Zinc II Windows Smartphone Windows Mobile 6.1 Pro
Samsung i200 Windows Mobile 6.1

[Via: eXpansys]

Beyza slimline leather device cases – great quality, good price!

By Ben Robinson on Saturday, October 3rd, 2009 at 6:18 AM PST
In Accessories, UK Retail

beyzacases mobilefun Beyza slimline leather device cases   great quality, good price!

The slimline leather Beyza case for iPhone 3G/3GS

You can’t pass by a good quality case for your phone, without giving it a look – both from the damage-saving perspective, and also the form-factor – to see if it’s “kewl”.
Well I think the Beyza cases from MobileFun fit the bill on both counts (description for iPhone 3G/3GS case below):
The SlimLine Series Apple (NSDQ: AAPL) iPhone 3G Black Case is designed to help protect your iPhone 3G from bumps, scratches and damage with a velvet lining that covers the inner surface of your handset.
The special Beyza Cases padding is designed to make your case compact and more comfortable, protecting your iPhone 3G against any shocks. There is no belt clip attached to the SlimLine case, so it is easy to fit in any of your pockets. Made with genuine leather and soft felt interior lining for ultimate protection and durability.
Features:
Elegant case with quality hand-crafted leather
Slim and padded design
Ultimate protection and durability
Velvet lining
Slim design without belt loop
There’s a full range of cases, which you can check out – but they are smartly designed and are going to protect that all-important large screen that so many devices have these days. If that wasn’t enough, there’s currently a 10% discount promo running on the cases, but it won’t last long – so check out the full range here.
http://www.mobilefun.co.uk/cat/Beyza.htm?show_all=1?referer=N20091001_Lapsed_Name-clickfullrange
[Via: MobileFun.co.uk]

You can’t pass by a good quality case for your phone, without giving it a look – both from the damage-saving perspective, and also the form-factor – to see if it’s “kewl”. Well I think the Beyza cases from MobileFun fit the bill on both counts (description for iPhone 3G/3GS case below):

The SlimLine Series Apple iPhone 3G Black Case is designed to help protect your iPhone 3G from bumps, scratches and damage with a velvet lining that covers the inner surface of your handset.

The special Beyza Cases padding is designed to make your case compact and more comfortable, protecting your iPhone 3G against any shocks. There is no belt clip attached to the SlimLine case, so it is easy to fit in any of your pockets. Made with genuine leather and soft felt interior lining for ultimate protection and durability.

Features:

  • Elegant case with quality hand-crafted leather
  • Slim and padded design
  • Ultimate protection and durability
  • Velvet lining
  • Slim design without belt loop

There’s a full range of cases, which you can check out – but they are smartly designed and are going to protect that all-important large screen that so many devices have these days. If that wasn’t enough, there’s currently a 10% discount promo running on the cases, but it won’t last long – so check out the full range here.

[Via: MobileFun.co.uk]