T-Mobile has announced availability of the Samsung Z560.
The handset is the first HSDPA consumer handset in the UK, offering
mobile broadband at up to 1.8Mbps, around four times faster than 3G.
The sleek-looking device has embedded dual speakers for 3D stereo sound and plays multiple music formats. It has a 2 Megapixel camera and T-Mobile says it can capture up to an hour of video. Meanwhile a second camera located above the screen allows for video telephony. It can also be connected to a laptop as a modem.
Emin Gurdenli, Network Director, T-Mobile UK, said: “T-Mobile is the only network to offer broadband Internet speeds. This is all thanks to HSDPA technology – it’s the next step beyond what we all know as 3G, and it opens up endless possibilities for our customers.”
The Samsung Z560 costs from free on a T-Mobile pay monthly price plan. It’s available in shops, via telesales (0845 412 2401) and online www.t-mobile.co.uk.
- web’n’walk unlimited web browsing - £7.50 per month
- web’n’walk Plus unlimited Internet on your laptop with Instant Messenger at £12.50 per month
- web’n’walk Max unlimited Internet on your laptop with VoIP at £22.50 per month
Verdict: Other operators must be biting their fists. This great-looking phone will go straight into the hot prospects list for any power user. Let's see if it delivers on the promise.
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