News, offers and the latest handsets for May
Welcome to the May edition of the Phones 2U Direct email news letter! This month you will find we have added a new section dedicated to bringing you the latest news from the world of mobile telecoms, in addition to the best value offers and newest handsets available. We hope this will enable you to get the best from your current phone and network, make a better informed decision about your next purchase, or see what exciting technology is just around the corner.
- Police push to catch drivers talking and driving
Forces across Southern England see results in two week crackdown... more
- Vodafone Mclaren Mercedes F1 driver Lewis Hamilton sets new record
Three podiums in three races for newcomer puts him top of the drivers championship... more
- Make the most of your phone with Know Your Mobile
Need to know how to transfer files, set up email, use the video camera? Help is here... more
- Sandisk launches 4GB Memory Stick Micro card
Get more from your Sony Ericsson phone with this high capacity flash memory... more
- Nokia to release gold 8800 Sirocco, a high end handset dressed in 18-carat gold plating
This exclusive new handset proves all that glitters may well be gold... more
Sony Ericsson W660i
The Sony Ericsson W660i Walkman phone combines music, pictures and video in one elegant form. It has an MP3 player complete with Walkman 2.0 software, this includes TrackID to allow you to look up and identify recorded music samples via the Gracenote Mobile MusicID service.
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The Sony Ericsson W660i also has a 2 Megapixel camera, which can be used for quality stills as the W660i takes superb photos at up to 1600 x 1200 pixel resolution. Add in video capture with an additional camera positioned for 3G video calling and you will always be equipped to capture that moment. All of this can be viewed on the large, high quality 2 inch (240 x 320 pixel) screen, where the W660i can then manipulate and zoom around your still photos to give you a detailed view of the images you take.
You can transfer your media to and from the Sony Ericsson W660i using the fast Bluetooth 2.0 standard, USB, Infra-Red or Serial, also using standards such as SyncML or Apple iSynch. The included A2DP profile also provides a standard for stereo sound to be transmitted wirelessly over Bluetooth between the W660i and a compatible Bluetooth headset, so you don't even have to trail a wire from your pocket to listen to your favourite tunes!
Storage on the W660i comes in the form of a 16MB dynamic internal memory which holds the software and any media you may have, and a MSmicro M2 memory slot, allowing for easy expansion of anywhere up to 4GB of extra space! And just in case you fancy a change from your music collection, the Sony Ericsson W660i includes a player for FM radio, again with stereo sound
The cool new Sony Ericsson W660i Walkman phone will be available in Rose Red and Record Black colours.
See the Sony Ericsson W660i at Phones 2U Direct
Samsung U600
The Samsung SGH-U600 is an extremely thin slider handset from Samsung, measuring in at just 10.9 mm thick.
The latest addition to the Samsung 'Ultra' range this U600 model has a 3.2 mega pixel digital camera, enabling you to take high quality digital photos at 2048x1536 pixel resolution. The U600 also has a flash, auto focus and video, to help in capturing the moment.
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With a 60MB internal memory and MicroSD card slot, the Samsung U600 is well equipped for all your needs. You can use the integrated MicroSD slot to upgrade the memory of the handset to store more pictures, videos, games and music.
The SGH-U600 also has high speed Bluetooth 2.0 and USB 2.0 connectivity to pair up to a PC or wireless Bluetooth device. Data transfer to and from the U600 is very fast, great for backing up or sharing your pictures or putting music on your handset. You can use the Bluetooth connection to make wireless hands free phone calls, using a compatible Bluetooth headset or car kit.
The Samsung U600 can access the internet using either GPRS, EDGE or the WAP2 connection. Using the HTML browser you can view web pages, in addition to sending and receiving email, where there is also support for opening and reading documents. Meaning you can receive Word, Excel or PowerPoint documents as an attachment and read them on the move.
With the Samsung U600 you can set MP3s as the ring tone, or play music through headphones like a portable music player.
The extremely stylish Samsung SGH-U600 is available in Sapphire Blue, with Blue/Red, Silver/White, Gold/Black colours coming soon.
See
the Samsung U600 at Phones 2U Direct
HTC S710
The HTC S710 is the latest smart phone in the range from HTC. The clever design gives you an auto sliding QWERTY keyboard to enable it to operate like a PDA. With keyboard retracted, the HTC S710 looks like a candy bar style handset with the benefit of being compact in size and easy to carry.
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Built in WIFI technology in the HTC S710 is great for use in the home and office, or where WIFI hot spots are available. The WIFI connection offers the HTC S710 high speed internet connection with no cables required. This powerful handset has a 200 Mhz processor, and Windows Mobile 6.0 which makes for great smart phone features and smooth operation.
With a high speed 3G internet connection you will have fast internet wherever you are in the world. You can surf the internet, send or received email, download applications/music/pictures and also make video calls. Most of these features can also be done using the GPRS connection where 3G is unavailable.
With the high speed internet connection, wireless Bluetooth and USB, you can have a lot of fun with the HTC S710. Try searching for information on the web or taking pictures with the integrated 2 mega pixel digital camera and sending them to your friends.
The Bluetooth is also useful for wireless hands free conversations using a compatible Bluetooth headset. This makes the HTC S710 great for some who is always on the move.
Using the 128MB integrated memory or by upgrading the HTC S710 with an additional MicroSD memory card, you can store lots of photos, videos, data files and music. The HTC S710 also can use MP3 songs as ring tones.
Because the HTC S710 is a smart phone you will have document support for reading
Microsoft Office documents and PDFs. This means you can receive documents over
email and read them whist on the move.
Extra features of the HTC S710 are downloadable LG games, ring tones and wallpapers.
See
the HTC S710 at Phones 2U Direct
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The following items represent our most popular companion products. To view a full range for every current phone just click here.
![]() Fonix Bluetooth headset £16.89 |
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![]() Nokia HF-33W car kit £37.89 |