Fresh from this morning’s video reveal, Vodafone has now added a product page to its online shop for the Vodafone 845, the company’s first go at doing an own-brand Android phone.
The spec tab tells us a bit more about the phone – it features a GPS radio, which is very nice in such a budget handset, plus the screen is listed as 2.8″ – not the 2.6″ we FOOLISHLY mentioned in error earlier today. Here are the official product shots of the 845, which actually manage to make it look quite nice.
And here’s the press release, if you’re interested in the OFFICIAL LINE as to who this thing is aimed at.
Vodafone Builds On Own Brand Device Successes
New to the range – the first ever Vodafone own-brand Android smartphone
Launch of 3 new Opera Mini powered mobile internet devices
Ultra low cost range to include handsets with integrated solar charger and QWERTY keyboard
As part of its regular own-brand portfolio refresh, Vodafone today announces eight new handsets designed to meet a range of customer needs and preferences – from ultra low cost, through fashion and design influenced, to competitively priced mobile internet devices with cutting-edge smartphone functionality.
Patrick Chomet, Group Director of Terminals said, “Our aim is to offer our customers the best choice of compelling mobiles as well as the best-in-class experience of new services over Vodafone’s reliable network. This regular portfolio refresh ensures that we continue to deliver contemporary and relevant Vodafone branded devices to our customers across all our markets.
“In February we launched the world’s cheapest handset. Today we are again breaking new ground. I’m proud to be announcing the ‘845’, Vodafone’s first own branded Android smartphone. It runs the very latest Android ‘Eclair’ software and shows our commitment and ability to take high-end trends and make them an affordable option for many.”
The Vodafone 845 will be available in the first instance in 12 Vodafone markets, including the UK. The Android powered smartphone runs on the latest software v2.1, has a 2.8” screen, WiFi connectivity, a 3MP camera, access to Android Market and, where available, it comes preloaded with Vodafone 360 services.
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