Vodafone announces no less than EIGHT new own-brand handsets!

Vodafone has announced eight new additions to its own branded consumer devices, building on the success of over 20 million handsets shipped so far under the Vodafone brand.

Vodafone 340 A 2.5G entry-level candy bar device, this is the most affordable camera phone in the range, with a neat and inviting design. The VGA camera handset has a direct access camera key, 1.8 inch display, FM radio, messaging services including MMS and email and Opera Mini for mobile internet access. Depending on the market the all black device comes with a set of exchangeable back covers in white and pink.

Vodafone 533 This slider phone is ideal for customers who want a stylish, great value mobile with a built-in 1.3 megapixel camera, MMS, FM radio, MP3 player, Bluetooth and external memory slot. The refresh adds three new designs – Crystal, Lady and Red – to the successful Catwalk Collection.

Vodafone 540 A great all-round multimedia device in candy bar style. Its strong, slim metallic design has a 2 inch TFT colour display, 2 megapixel camera with video, messaging services including SMS, MMS and email, Opera Mini access to internet services and multimedia features that include MP3, AAC and FM radio. The 540 will launch in Europe with a focus on pre-pay.

Vodafone 541 The ‘2G Touch’ tablet device has a 2.4 inch QVGA colour screen, supports finger touch UI and features a 1.3 megapixel camera with video recorder, SMS and MMS messaging services, FM radio and WAP mobile internet browsing with more besides. The device will be available in black and pink, followed later by white and red. The phone will be available on pre-pay in Europe.

Vodafone 840 The 3G Touch comes with a 2.8 inch QVGA display with finger touch UI, a 2 megapixel camera and multimedia capabilities, including music player and 3G connectivity for mobile internet browsing. This device will come in sandy silver followed by pink and white.

Vodafone 1240 This qwerty candy bar with Visto push email is a great entry level business device which boasts a 262k colour QVGA landscape screen and a 2 megapixel camera, as well as 3G HSDPA. The device comes in black.

Looks like six devices right? Well no – there are three variants of the Vodafone  533, which means you got 5 + 3 =8! Check out the hardcore maths skillz 🙂

Check out a veritable image-fest after the jump….

[Via: vodafone.com]