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UK: Tesco Mobile adds ‘unlimited’ tariff

By Ben Robinson on Sunday, August 2nd, 2009 at 4:40 PM PST
In UK News, UK Retail

tesco mobile UK: Tesco Mobile adds unlimited tariff

According to 3G.co.uk, Tesco Mobile have announced a new ‘unlimited’ tariff, taking in both texts and calls.

It’s a pay-monthly contract, and rolls in at £30/month – in addition to which, it’s SIM-only, meaning you need to bring your own device to the party.

So if you are based in the UK, and just talk+text, I think this would be a pretty good deal – in the sense you would know exactly what the bill would be at the end of the month. However, if you use data or make international calls, I can see there being extra costs.

At any rate, you can check out more on Tesco Mobile here.

[Via: 3G.co.uk]

UK: MobileFun: cheap (but good) Bluetooth headset

By Ben Robinson on Monday, July 27th, 2009 at 5:11 PM PST
In Accessories, UK Retail

i tech mobilefun UK: MobileFun: cheap (but good) Bluetooth headsetThis one is going to go down in the bargain of the century category – a bluetooth headset which is both small and cheap, and that connects to two devices at the same time, for £8.95? Has the world gone mad?!

Great value Bluetooth Headset bargain with Special Features!

The i-Tech Arrow X is no ordinary Bluetooth headset. As well as being a small, lightweight, high performance Bluetooth Headset at anunbeatable price, it also features Multi-Point technology, seemlessly allowing you connect two mobile phones (see details below).

We have very limited stock and once gone it will never return at this low, low price. Strictly one per customer

Order one today and you will only pay the outrageous price of £8.95 – saving you 70% on the RRP - the lowest priced Multi-Point Bluetooth Headset on the market!


Main Features

  • Small and Light (at 9.4g only) in-ear type Bluetooth headset measuring 42.5 x 18.5 x 27mm
  • Noise reduction microphone means outstanding quality for both the caller and the person called.
  • Multi-Point function allows you to connect with two mobile handsets at the same time.
  • Bluetooth V2.0 technology ensures enhanced call quality and handset compatibility.

More UK e-tailers stock the iPhone

By Ben Robinson on Saturday, July 25th, 2009 at 2:39 PM PST
In UK Retail, iPhone

Yep, not so very long after my story about Play.com stocking the iPhone, it appears on eXpansys! Now I like eXpansys, but I have to say those are some pretty eyewatering prices there:

apple iphone expansys1 More UK e tailers stock the iPhone

It IS a great device though, so if you fancy one, hit up the link here :-)

[Via: eXpansys]

UK: eXpansys: Samsung NC10 Netbook with built-in HSDPA

By Ben Robinson on Wednesday, July 22nd, 2009 at 3:26 PM PST
In UK News, UK Retail

samsung nc10 expansys UK: eXpansys: Samsung NC10 Netbook with built in HSDPA

My fave tech-gadge retailer eXpansys has mailed me to let me know about this cracker of a deal on a very capable netbook – that also happens to feature built-in HSDPA!

The Samsung NC10 is a cutie in terms of looks, but also packs some serious processing grunt:

Features:
Operating System Windows XP Home
Screen 10.2-inch WSVGA
Weight 1.33Kg
Processor Intel Atom Processor N270 1.6GHz
Main Memory 1GB
Hard Drive 160GB
Wi-Fi 802.11b/g
Ethernet 10/100Mbps

Nice eh? And I think the price-point is right too – £394.99!

If you fancy some netbook-love in your life, you can check out the NC10 at eXpansys here.

[Via: eXpansys]

UK: Cheapest Bluetooth GPS module is a steal!

By Ben Robinson on Wednesday, July 22nd, 2009 at 1:02 PM PST
In UK News, UK Retail

royaltek 1 UK: Cheapest Bluetooth GPS module is a steal!

Staying in the UK retail space for a moment, MobileFun.co.uk have let me know about a Bluetooth GPS module that is retailing for a cracking £19.95 – a full 59% cheaper than its usual retail price!

The main features are:

  • Highly portable, the receiver can carried in your pocket, around your neck or in the car
  • The receiver has non-slip feet for mobile positioning within a car
  • The Bluetooth GPS Receiver will work with your Bluetooth enabled mobile phone, laptop or Netbook
  • Allows you to join the GPS revolution with little outlay
  • Although the receiver has 7.5 hours battery life, it can actually be manually switched on and off to lengthen the battery life considerably
  • The receiver will enable you to download and use multiple GPS applications that are compatible for your phone
  • Our Bluetooth GPS Receiver is made by RoyalTek an awarding winning manufacturer from Taiwan
  • 30 day money back guarantee
  • 1 year warranty

And in the box you’ll get:

  • RoyalTek RBT100 Bluetooth GPS Receiver
  • Li-Ion Battery rated at 3.7V 680mAh
  • Windscreen / Dashboard Car Mount
  • Car Charger
  • Mains charger
  • Quick Start Instructions

And again, all this for £19.95 – bargain!

You can find out much more at MobileFun here.

[Via: MobileFun.co.uk]

UK: Cool-er e-Book reader looks the biz!

By Ben Robinson on Wednesday, July 22nd, 2009 at 12:37 PM PST
In UK News, UK Retail

cool er UK: Cool er e Book reader looks the biz!

I like gadgets. I also like books. So when I saw this new kid on the block in the eB00k reader space, I thought I ought to let people know! Firebox.com are retailing this bad boy, and from the looks of things, it comes packing a decent spec:

Screen
Size 6″
DPI 170px /inch
Type E Ink® Vizplex
Hardware
Operating System Linux
Storage 1GB
Memory 128MB
Processor Samsung® S3C2440 ARM 400MHz
Battery Li-Polymer battery (1000mAh)
Battery Life (single charge) 8000 page
Memory Expansion SD Card (up to 4GB)
Compatibility
PC Yes
Mac Yes
Supported Formats PDF, EPUB, FB2, RTF, TXT, HTML, PRC, JPG, MP3
Page Orientation Easy Switch Landscape/Portrait Options

I think the price-point is about right too – £199.95 seems fair, especially if you are going to pack a whole lotta books on there. eBook Readers don’t chime well with some people, but for those of us that do like the concept, I think you could do far worse that his great little product.

You can find out way more about the Cool-er here.

[Via: Firebox.com]

Update: Invisible Shield covering latest devices also

By Ben Robinson on Saturday, July 18th, 2009 at 5:59 AM PST
In UK News, UK Retail

invisible shield mobilefun Update: Invisible Shield covering latest devices also

Mobilefun.co.uk kindly emailed me to let me know that their Invisible Shield range now includes the Nokia (NYSE: NOK) N97 and 5800 XpressMusic, the iPhone 3G (and therefore I’d assume 3GS), and also the BlackBerry (NSDQ: RIMM) Bold.

As a brief product reminder:

Guaranteed Scratch Protection For All Devices - From Only £9.72

No matter how careful you are, without protection, your screen will get scratched. The best way to do this is to protect your device with the InvisibleSHIELD.

The InvisibleSHIELD is the toughest, most durable scratch protection film available on the planet. The film has its origins in the U.S. military protecting the leading edges of helicopter blades from wear and tear.

Features include: 

  • Invisible protection.
  • Custom design for your device.
  • Covers the whole device.
  • Scratch proof.
  • Includes special application adhesive and full instructions.
  • Easily removable without leaving marks on your device.

So there you have it – this is tough stuff, and assuming you fit it correctly, then you should have one very protected device. A less-than-£10 pricepoint is also welcome!

If you want to know more or buy the Invisible Shield, go see Mobilefun.co.uk here.

[Via: Mobilefun.co.uk]


UK: Update: Truecall featured on TV!

By Ben Robinson on Saturday, July 18th, 2009 at 5:14 AM PST
In Accessories, UK Retail

I wrote about the Truecall some time back (here), but it seems that now it has featured on the popular BBC1 show ‘Dragons’ Den’! eXpansys kindly emailed me to let me know that, and also mention the fact that they are retailing it:

Did you see Dragons’ Den last night? If you did then you can’t fail to have been impressed by trueCall. Putting an end to nuisance calls! trueCall stops nuisance phone calls, but lets your family and friends straight through.

trueCall Nuisance Call Blocker as seen on Dragons’ Den

As seen on Dragon’ Den last night, put an end to nuisance calls! trueCall stops nuisance phone calls, but lets your family and friends straight through:

- You decide who you want to speak to
- It is smaller than a paperback book and plugs into your telephone line at home
- Easy to set up and use
- Rejects unwelcome callers
- Removes you from telemarketing lists
- Zap any nuisance caller who disturbs you!
- Works on all home phone lines – even those with broadband

Buy trueCall now for £79.97 by clicking here.

Find out what the press says about trueCall by clicking here.

Iqua Butterfly PSC-301 Portable Speakers are Wicked-good!

By Ben Robinson on Tuesday, July 14th, 2009 at 1:00 PM PST
In Accessories, UK Retail

mobilefun iqua 1 Iqua Butterfly PSC 301 Portable Speakers are Wicked good!

We’re always ones to bring you the view on new accessories here at IntoMobile Towers – and today is no exception – I happened across this pair of little beauties (speakers before you ask) at MobileFun, and I like what I see!

Basically, very portable passive flat speakers for your mobile device, at a killer price – you ask for under a tenner? The man from IntoMobile, he say oh yes!

main features

  • Hard Wearing fabric design
  • Works with all 3.5mm jack devices – most devices
  • Works with Nokia (NYSE: NOK) pop port handsets
  • Works with Sony Ericsson (NYSE: SNE) fast port handsets
  • NXT Speaker Technology
  • Battery Powered
  • Simple to use – Plug and Go
  • Lightweight & Compact
  • 30 day money back guarantee
  • 1 year warranty

Why Buy?

The Iqua Butterfly provides a perfect solution for people who want an “on-the-go” device for audio or music listening capabilities. They plug into laptops, iPods, MP3 players and the latest range of mobile phones to give you tunes on the move!

The Iqua Butterfly is easy to carry and easy to use. Whether you are sun tanning on beach or having a small party at home, just switch on the Iqua Butterfly, plug it in to your music device and surround yourself with the pleasures of stereo sound.

Please note the Iqua Butterfly is a limited stock item. Once they’ve gone they’ve gone!

UK: MobileFun announce range of ToughGuard handset protectors

By Ben Robinson on Thursday, July 9th, 2009 at 6:26 AM PST
In Accessories, UK Retail

n97 toughguard mobilefun UK: MobileFun announce range of ToughGuard handset protectors

This neat range of handset protectors caught my eye the other day, from MobileFun:

ToughGuard provide a range of guards for a whole set of handsets, including the Nokia (NYSE: NOK) N97 (pictured). The three things that made me sit up and take notice were:

- they look pretty good

- they have a 12-month warranty

- they don’t cost the earth!

If you are one of those people that does use cases, I think you could do a lot worse than spend out £9.95 for one. To see the complete set, check out MobileFun’s website here.

[Via: MobileFun]