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Acer X960 and DX900 Tempo Contract Deals

Wed, 08 Jul 2009 02:42:00 GMT

The Acer X960 Tempo and Acer DX900 Tempo PDA's are now available on contract. They are available on either Orange or the O2 network and deals include the handsets free on a £25/month plan as well as several combinations of cash back and free gifts.

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Buy Mobile Phones Joins PowerupMobile.com

Tue, 07 Jul 2009 23:04:00 GMT

Buy Mobile Phones (BuyMobilePhones.net), a leading independent online mobile phone retailer specialising in free gifts and cash-back, has joined PowerupMobile's price comparison service.

Buy Mobile Phones was recently awarded a commendation at the Mobile News Awards for Best Online Retailer.

Free gifts currently include Playstation 3's, Nintendo Wii, Acer Aspire One netbooks and Sony Bravia flat screen TV's.

Look out for Buy Mobile Phones deals on the price comparison pages for all our latest handset listings.

UK Palm Pre Announced on O2 Contract

Tue, 07 Jul 2009 22:49:00 GMT

An email in my inbox from Palm Europe this morning confirms that the Palm Pre will be launched in the UK imminently with an O2 contract. The Palm Pre is Palms next generation PDA built from the ground up with the all new Palm webOS operating system.

The Palm Pre was launched in the US just over a month ago on the Sprint network where it broke all sales records on the day of its launch.

We will compare Palm Pre deals as soon as they become available but until then you can have a look at our Palm Pre review.

Buy the iPhone 3G S Sim Free and Unlocked

Mon, 29 Jun 2009 02:13:00 GMT

Play.com are selling the new iPhone 3G S sim free and without a contract. Play.com are able to get around the UK's Apple and O2's exclusivity deal because they fall under EU jurisdiction where it is anti-competitive to lock the handset to only one network.

Because Play.com is based in Jersey they can sell the iPhone 3G S unlocked and are a recommended place to buy from as you will have the peace of mind that you are buying genuine sim free stock from a national retailer. We would recommend avoiding places like eBay where you do not know exactly what you are getting.

You can buy the iPhone 3G S 16GB in black or white sim free for £799.99 and the iPhone 3G S 32GB in black or white for £899.99.

Buy iPhone 3G S 16GB (Black) Sim Free from Play.com..

Buy iPhone 3G S 16GB (White) Sim Free from Play.com..

Buy iPhone 3G S 32GB (Black) Sim Free from Play.com..

Buy iPhone 3G S 32GB (White) Sim Free from Play.com..

Sony Ericsson W995 Deals Compared

Thu, 25 Jun 2009 05:34:00 GMT

It has been on our site for ages but has only just recently become widely available - the Sony Ericsson W995, the latest high end Walkman phone. The Sony Ericsson W995 has been launched in black and silver and you can read a full run down of all the features in our Sony Ericsson W995 review or compare contract deals on Orange, T-Mobile, O2 and 3. It is also available sim free from around £369.

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Samsung Jet Vodafone Exclusive

Thu, 25 Jun 2009 05:17:00 GMT

Vodafone have secured short term exclusivity on the Samsung Jet S8003 (aka S8000). The Samsung Jet is a high speed multimedia touchphone powered by a blazing fast 800Mhz processor - I still have a pretty good 800Mhz PC running Windows XP so this gives you a rough idea of the power of this thing.

The other significant feature is its AMOLED screen which is brighter, clearer and thinner than traditional screens and set to become the standard on TV's and other devices.

It also features the TouchWiz 2.0 interface with 3D graphics and sliding pane and panels and an accelerometer that lets you navigate by moving the phone. GPS, music, video, camera and internet are also all taken care of creating a high spec multimedia phone that falls just short of smartphone status.

The Samsung Jet is available exclusively on Vodafone for the next few weeks before other retailers and networks are allowed to sell it. You can also buy it sim free.

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First Signs of HTC Touch Pro 2 on Contract

Mon, 22 Jun 2009 23:15:00 GMT

The HTC Touch Pro 2 has been spotted at Phones4U available to pre-order with an Orange contract. They are advertising a due date of 27th June. The HTC Touch Pro 2 handset is available free on £35/month 10 month Orange contract which includes 600 minutes and 3000 texts. Four other deals are currently available.

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The iPhone 3G S Now Available to Buy

Fri, 19 Jun 2009 03:59:00 GMT

In no time at all the iPhone 3G S has been launched and is available now to buy online. You can compare iPhone 3G S deals on O2 contract via the PowerupMobile.com web site now. Our full iPhone 3G S review and specs provide an overview of new features and improvements.

Pre-order the iPhone 3G S Now

Tue, 16 Jun 2009 02:56:00 GMT

Apple are steam-rolling out the latest iPhone 3G S mobile phone. Having only announced it about a week ago you can now pre-order the iPhone 3G S from the Mobiles web site. They are also guaranteeing a dispatch date of the 18th June so you won't have long to wait.

The iPhone 3G S is available in a variety of variants of black, white, 16GB and 32GB storage and on various contracts from 18 to 24 months. For all available options and prices head straight to the Mobiles web site and pre-order today.

New Mobile Phone Accessories Store

Tue, 16 Jun 2009 02:24:00 GMT

PowerupMobile.com has teamed up with MobileFun.co.uk to help users find accessories and spares for their specific mobile device with its new Mobile Phone Accessories Store.

The mobile phone accessories finder caters for just about every brand and make of mobile phone, PDA, smartphone, BlackBerry and the iPhone. The accessories store has been designed to help you find compatible accessories for your phone.

To find accessories for your device simply follow the following easy steps:

1. Click on the Mobile Accessories link in the left hand menu.

2. Select the make and model - i.e. HTC Touch Diamond 2, Nokia N96 or BlackBerry Storm.

3. Select the type of accessory - i.e. Battery, Headset, Car Charger or Case.

4. Choose a product from the list to buy or to read more information.

It's all very easy and will help you match the accessories you need to your device.

Accessories include:

Batteries
Bluetooth Car Kits
Bluetooth Headsets
Bluetooth Stereo Accessories
Car Holders
Car Kits
Cases
Chargers
GPS
Hands Free Kits
Headphones
Memory Cards
Mobile Data
Novelty and Fun
Screen Protectors
Spares
Speakers

Nokia N97 on O2 Contract Available to Pre-order

Tue, 16 Jun 2009 01:34:00 GMT

Several independent retailers are now taking pre-orders for the Nokia N97 on O2 contract. There are currently 70 deals listed on O2 for the white/silver Nokia N97 and 59 deals for the black Nokia N97. Follow the links below to compare specific Nokia N97 O2 deal:

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iPhone 3G S Review and Specs

Mon, 15 Jun 2009 11:24:00 GMT

The new iPhone from Apple, the iPhone 3G S was announced last week and is expected to be available in the UK on contract from the 18th of June. We have added the range to the site and written our iPhone 3G S review for the device. The iPhone 3G S is available with a black or white back plate and with 16GB or 32GB of internal memory/storage.

Apple iPhone 3G S Announced

Wed, 10 Jun 2009 05:25:00 GMT

Apple have unvailed the latest incarnation of the iPhone at the WWDC 2009 conference. The Apple iPhone 3G S (the S stands for speed) is being reported to be 2x faster than the previous iPhone 3G model. Web pages render faster and applications load quicker.

Other enhancments include an improved 3 mega-pixel camera with video recording and built in editing and sharing apps. There is a voice control feature and a built in digital compass which may prove usefull for mapping applications.

Cut, copy and paste functionality has also finally arrived and the keyboard will rotate in to landscape mode when titled to make messaging easier. Internet tetherin also allows you to use the iPhone as a mobile broadband modem for your laptop and other internet devices.

The iPhone includes all the original features that make it special and it remains the same shape and with the same screen. It will be available in black and white and in a 16GB or 32 GB version.

We will keep you posted on availability and bring you launch dates, price comparisons and contract deals as and when they become available.

Nokia N97 Pre-Order Now Available

Sun, 07 Jun 2009 00:37:00 GMT

The Nokia N97 is available now from a couple of retailers on Orange and Vodafone contract and also available sim free. You can compare all the latest Nokia N97 deals side by side here and place a pre-order. Expect delivery middle to end of June. The Nokia N97 is available in black or a white/silver colour.

Palm Pre Available Soon in the UK

Sun, 07 Jun 2009 00:05:00 GMT

The Palm Pre was launched overnight in the US on the Sprint Network with prices starting from $199 (£129). With the US launch out of the way customers in the UK can expect to see the phone arriving soon although no date has yet been confirmed.

Several rumours abound that Vodafone are trying to secure an exclusive deal to be the launch partner for the Palm Pre as they were with the Palm Treo 750 when it launched a couple of years ago.

The new Palm Pre is a bigger deal than the Treo as it is the first device running Palms new WebOS operating system, a completely new, built from the ground up, touchscreen interface which looks very slick and like many devices is looking to compete with the iPhone.

Sign up to our mailing list to be the first to here when the Palm Pre is available to buy or pre order and also read our initial Palm Pre review here now.

HTC Snap on Contract

Fri, 05 Jun 2009 00:19:00 GMT

The HTC Snap is now available on contract with an Orange, Vodafone or O2 contract. The HTC Snap is the latest Blackberry like smartphone from HTC and features a QWERTY keyboard and landscape type screen. Over 1000 deals are available including free handset and various free gifts. It is also available sim free / unlocked.

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HTC Touch Pro 2 is Available to Buy Now

Thu, 04 Jun 2009 22:24:00 GMT

Customers who pre-ordered the HTC Touch Pro 2 should now be unwrapping their delightful new Windows Mobile PDA and anyone wanting one straight away can place an order online. The HTC Touch Pro 2 (also known as Pro2, all one word) was released this week for general sale across the UK. Current prices range from £504.83 to £540.50 and you can compare HTC Touch Pro 2 prices here from three retailers. Contract prices are expected very soon.

Free Vodafone Easypix Aqua W311 Waterproof Camera Voucher

Thu, 04 Jun 2009 06:55:00 GMT

Vodafone are offering this rather awesome waterproof digital camera with exclusive voucher codes when you take out a new contract.

The Easypix Aqua W311 is perfect for summer and can be used in the pool or sea to a depth of 15 meters and can shoot video as well as still images. The camera retails for around £70.

To receive the camera free you simply need to order any phone with a £35 or more per month 18 month contract or a £30 or more per month 24 month contract. It is also available with any 24 month mobile broadband contract.

The voucher codes are:

£35 or more per month contract over 18 months use: uwcamera1

£30 or more per month contract over 24 months use: uwcamera2

All 24 month mobile broadband contracts use: uwcamera3

Copy the voucher code you need, visit Vodafone to make your order and then paste the voucher code at checkout to add the free camera.

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Easypix Aqua W311 Waterproof Camera Specs

Image Sensor	3.1MP CMOS
Max.Resolution	12MP by interpolation
Image Resolution	3M 2048x1536 5M 2560x1920 12M 4032x3024
Memory	Build-in 16MB Flash RAM, SD card support to to 1GB
Lens	F 3.0, f = 9.5 mm
Focus Length	Normal: 0.5m to Infinity, Macro: 11cm~18cm
Digital Zoom	8X Digital Zoom
Display	2.0 TFT LCD
White balance	Automatic / Daylight / Cloudy / Fluorescent lamp / Tungsten lamp
Flash	Force On / Off / Auto
Self timer	10s / 15s / 20s
Auto Power off	30 sec / 1 / 3 min
File Format	Picture: JPEG Video: AVI Voice: WAV
Shutter Speed	1/15 ~ 1/1000 seconds
Continuous Shoot	3
Video mode	30fps@QVGA , 20fps@VGA with Sound
Web Cam	YES
PC interface	USB 1.1
TV-out	NTSC / PAL
Battery	2 x AAA 1.5V Alkaline
OSD Language Support	English / French / German / Italian / Spanish / Portuguese
System support	Window Vista / XP / 2000 / ME / 98SE, Mac 9.x or X.x
Dimensions	88.9 x 60.7 x 26.4 mm

Waterproof case
Dimensions (Approx.)	W109 x H82 x D40mm
Weight (Approx.)	126g
Material	Plastic (PC, ABS), Glass , Silicon rubber
Color	Transparent
Use Temperature	0°C - 40°C
Deposit Temperature	-20°C - 60°C
Usable Depth	Up to 15 meters (50 feet)
Accessories

Waterproof case
USB Cable
TV Cable
2 x AAA Batteries
Handstrap
Instruction manual
Pouch
CD-ROM
Bundle Software
Ulead Photo Express 5.0
Ulead Photo Explorer 8.0

Samsung i8910 Omnia HD Out Now

Thu, 28 May 2009 06:30:00 GMT

Hot on the heals of competitors big releases, Samsung have launched there latest high end handset the Samsung i8910 Omnia HD touch screen mobile. Going head to head with recently launched devices like the HTC Touch Diamond 2, LG KM900 Arena and the soon to be released Nokia N97 the Samsung i8910 Omnia HD is going to have to pack in some punches.

For starters the Samsung i8910 Omnia HD is the worlds first mobile phone to feature full 1080 HD video recording and playback with built in HD output to a compatable television.

Other features of the Samsung i8910 Omnia HD are its large (3.7"), super bright and high resolution (640x360 pixels) AMOLED touchscreen. The phone operates on the Symbian S60 platform providing lots of software and smartphone enhancements including Samsung Mobile Widgets and a 3D customisable interface.

The Samsung i8910 Omnia HD has a built in 8 mega pixel camera with an array of features and an AGPS voice guided car and pedestrian sat nav system. It has WiFi and 3G HSUPA/HSDPA for high speed internet and comes with 16GB of memory installed.

The Samsung i8910 Omnia HD is available to buy now on contract from free or buy sim free from £529.99

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Buy the Apple iPhone Sim Free

Thu, 28 May 2009 06:14:00 GMT

Play.com has become the first UK retailer to sell the Apple iPhone without a contract, completely unlocked and sim free.

Officially, the Apple iPhone in the UK is only available on contract from O2 and can be purchased direct from only a small selection of retailers - Apple, O2, Carphone Warehouse and Mobiles.co.uk.

Because Play.com is based outside of the UK in Jersey they can take advantage of a European anti-competitive ruling prohibiting the iPhone from only being available on one network.

While the iPhone is widely available unofficialy on sites like eBay you may not know who you are buying from or whether you are getting a hacked version of the phone. With Play.com you can atleast take comfort in dealing with a major retailer with a watertight returns policy and safe in the knowledge you are buying official unlocked EU stock.

The iPhone 3G 8GB is £549.99 and the iPhone 3G 16GB Black and iPhone 3G 16GB White costs £599.99.

Buy Sonim XP3 Enduro Toughphone Now

Thu, 28 May 2009 06:04:00 GMT

The Sonim XP3 Enduro mobile toughphone is now widely available to buy online on contract or sim free. We are currently listing 2160 contract deals from Tesco Mobiles and Affordable Mobiles. The XP3 is also available sim free from three retailers starting at £229.99.

The Sonim XP3 Enduro is the follow up to the JCB Toughphone as it was known in the UK and sold elsewhere as the Sonim XP1. The biggest talking point of the new Sonim XP3 is that it is the worlds first waterproof mobile phone which can be submersed in up to one meter of water for half an hour so it is perfect for anyone working in outdoor environments or for the adventurous.

It is also built to withstand extreme temperatures, being droped and shaken. Sonim are so confident with the phone that the offer a three year guarantee.

Compare Sonim XP3 contract and sim free deals...

Compare Virgin Mobile Phone Deals

Thu, 28 May 2009 05:20:00 GMT

PowerupMobile.com has integarated Virgin in to its mobile phone comparison site and will list and compare all their latest handsets and deals along side our other major retailers and networks.

Virgin operates as a network but does not actually own it, instead it leases the network from 3 and T-Mobile. In this way thay are able to cut prices and offer their own selection of tariffs at price brackets not seen anywhere else.

Virgin focuses on value for money carryng only a small selection of the most popular handsets which are generally free with tariffs starting from £8.50/month.

Some of the hottest handsets right now on Virgin include the Nokia 5800 XpressMusic, Sony Ericsson W595, Samsung CLassico S7350 and Nokia E63 as well as amazing savings on handsets like the LG Cookie KP500 and Samsung F480 Tocco.

The current Virgin tariffs are:

18 Month Tariffs

Tariff	Monthly Cost	Minutes	Texts
Virgin £8.50	£8.50	100	100
Virgin £12	£12.00	150	150
Virgin £14	£14.00	150	250
Virgin £15	£15.00	200	300
Virgin £18	£18.00	250	Unlimited
Virgin £18	£18.00	200	500
Virgin £18 + Unlimited data	£18.00	150	500
Virgin £20	£20.00	400	Unlimited
Virgin £22	£22.00	400	Unlimited
Virgin £25 + Unlimited data	£25.00	500	Unlimited
Virgin £25	£25.00	300	300
Virgin £25 Text	£25.00	150	750
Virgin £30 + Unlimited data	£30.00	600	Unlimited
Virgin £30 Text	£30.00	300	1500
Virgin £30	£30.00	450	450
Virgin £35 + Unlimited data	£35.00	800	Unlimited
Virgin £35	£35.00	600	600
Virgin £40	£40.00	750	750

12 Month Tariffs

Tariff	Monthly Cost	Minutes	Texts
Virgin £15	£15.00	50	50
Virgin £20	£20.00	100	100
Virgin £25	£25.00	200	200
Virgin £25	£25.00	100	500
Virgin £30	£30.00	300	300
Virgin £30 Text	£30.00	200	1000
Virgin £35	£35.00	400	400
Virgin £40	£40.00	500	500

View all Virgin Mobile deals now...

Pre-Order HTC Touch Pro 2 Now

Thu, 07 May 2009 07:34:00 GMT

The hugely anticipated top of the range HTC Touch Pro 2 (aka HTC Touch Pro2) is available now to pre-order from two major retailers. Play.com and Dabs are now listing the device as pre-order items meaning you can be first in the queue when the HTC Touch Pro 2 becomes available. The release date is expected to be first or second week of June so about a month to go.

The HTC Touch Pro 2 is available from Play for £529.99 and from Dabs for £540.50.

Pre-order HTC Touch Pro 2 from Play...

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Sonim XP3 Enduro Available on Contract Now

Thu, 07 May 2009 07:15:00 GMT

The Sonim XP3 Enduro is the worlds first and only waterproof mobile phone and is available to buy on contract now. The Sonim XP3 is the upgrade to last years Sonim XP1 or JCB Toughphone as it was known as in the UK.

The new version can be kept under water to a depth of one meter for up to half an hour and comes with a three year guarantee. The Sonim XP3 is available in yellow with black rubber trim or black with black rubber trim. We expect to have sim free prices any day too so keep an eye out.

Sonim XP3 Enduro (Yellow)

Sonim XP3 Enduro (Black)

Nokia E75 Out Now to Buy Online

Tue, 05 May 2009 23:45:00 GMT

The Nokia E75 is the latest device in Nokia's solid business range of smartphones. The Nokia E range of mobile phones provide all the business features you need without being too flash or fancy. The Nokia E75 lives up to this reputation with the powerful Symbian operating system and a well designed but unassuming handset that hides a slide out QWERTY keyboard for easy messaging.

The Nokia E75 is available now on contract from a number of indendent retailers on O2 and Orange networks. You can also get the Nokia E75 sim free in black, red and soon to be available in copper.

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Orange Vegas Touchscreen Mobile under £50

Fri, 01 May 2009 00:49:00 GMT

Orange have recently launched the very cheap Orange Vegas. A well equiped mobile phone featuring a touch screen interface for only £49 (£48.50 at the current VAT rate). Available only on Pay as You Go and direct from Orange the phone boasts some reasonable features at a great price point.

Features include:

1.3 megapixel camera
MP3 player
FM radio
Bluetooth® technology
Internal memory 64MB
External memory supports up to 4GB
Dual band
GPRS

The Orange Vegas is available in Pink or Black with four different PAYG deals to choose from.

More HTC Magic Deals to Compare

Fri, 01 May 2009 00:39:00 GMT

Three new independent retailers have entered the market offering the new HTC Magic on Vodafone including Dial-a-Phone who are offering the HTC Magic as a deal of the week. The other retailers are Phones4U and Mobiles 2 Your Door.

Dial-a-Phone's HTC Magic deal of the week includes the handset free of charge, 600 minutes and unlimited texts and internet. The contract is 18 months on Vodafone and costs £30 per month.

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HTC Touch Diamond 2 Now Shipping

Fri, 01 May 2009 00:16:00 GMT

The hugely anticipated and most exciting PDA of 2009 so far; the HTC Touch Diamond 2 (aka HTC Touch Diamond2) is now available in the UK and being shipped to customers. It is currently available to buy on contract from two online retailers, on Orange or O2 networks and also sim free from two retailers.

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Free Nintendo DSi Mobile Phone Deals

Mon, 27 Apr 2009 02:24:00 GMT

Mobiles are now offering the new Nintendo DSi handheld games console as a free gift with just about all handsets they have on offer including the new HTC Touch Diamond 2 and top selling Nokia 5800 XpressMusic.

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The Nintendo DSi is the latest version of the worlds most popular dual touch screen handheld games console. Upgraded features include larger screens and improved sound quality and two built in cameras with editing software to morph and edit your photos. There is also a motion/tilt sensor which will open up new gaming opportunities.

The Nintendo DSi is WiFi enabled allowing downloading of games and applications and also multiplayer gaming. An SD card slot is available for storing game data, photos and video and music. Best of all the Nintendo DSi is backward compatible with Nintendo's existing range of Nintendo DS games. The Nintendo DSi retails at around £149 so it makes an excellent free gift.

HTC Touch Diamond 2 Available on O2 and Orange

Mon, 27 Apr 2009 01:23:00 GMT

One Stop Mobile Phone Shop are the second retailer to offer the new HTC Touch Diamond 2 (aka HTC Diamond2) and Mobiles have extended there offering to cover Orange as well as O2. There are currently 320 contract HTC Touch Diamond 2 contract deals to compare and two HTC Touch Diamond sim free deals.