Vertu Ascent Ti Damscus Steel made from ancient steel forging method

Nokia’s luxury phone division, known as Vertu, has just revealed the latest phone from its Ascent Ti collection called the Vertu Ascent Ti Damascus Steel. It is designed using a century old steel forging technique that enhances the metal’s hardness. This ancient steel forging method comprises of continuously folding and hammer-forging and this manufacturing procedure was used throughout centuries to make Samurai swords, Franconian and Indian Wootz swords.

The features of the Vertu Damascus Steel will almost be the same as those found in all the Ascent Ti phones. Which means that, the phone could include a QVGA display, S40 user interface and GSM/UMTS connectivity. There may be a 3.2 megapixel camera with LED flash for clear images and 4 GB of internal memory.

The Vertu Ascent Ti Damascus Steel has a unique swirl pattern that is etched by hand. This phone will have one hundred units available with one of each going to the worlds most important Vertu stores. There is no information about the phone’s price.

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This week in fake devices: 5 luxury phones cloned

And we’re continuing with our “this week in fake devices” series. Today we’re dealing with Chinese “versions” of designer phones, which usually cost a small fortune. Without further ado, here are the contenders:

* Motorola (NYSE: MOT) Gucci phone - an attempt to merge Moto Aura with the famous designer produced a fugly device.
* Christian Dior - on the first glance this clone looks like one of hi-tech Japanese clamshell phones, but the specs aren’t there.
* VERTUFK9 - fake Rolex phone, which borrows some lines from Nokia (NYSE: NOK)’s Vertu handsets.
* VERTUA16 - all-touchscreen Vertu phone? I don’t think so. If there is such thing, we would be all over it.
* New Mobiado phone? - Nah, it’s just a poor attempt to make something similar. High-end precious materials are not there, and the same goes for quality.

When it comes to fake devices “keeping your enemy closer” doesn’t work. Grab the real thing, instead.

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Vertu Signature S Design

Vertu Have Unveiled its New Signature Named The S Design Six Years After The Release of The Original Signature Replacing The Original as The Most Complexly Crafted Mobile Phone. The Signature S Design Features Several Innovative Features Including a Specially Designed Mechanism Allowing One to Remove The SIM Card Without The Need for Removing The Battery cover. The New Signature Was Designed by Frank Nuovo The Principal Vertu Designer Responsible for The Design of The All of The Vertu Phones and Engineered by Hutch Hutchison. The Vertu Signature S Design Duplicate is Available in Stainless Steel and Golden Versions. Even the Back is Made of Real Ceramic and Real Leather. Revised software, Almost Perfectly Replicated Details Make it One of The Most Complex and Accurately Produced Duplicate Phones. Every VERTU Signature S Design Replica Phone is Delivered in A High-Quality Gift Box Including Two Battery, Stereo Headset, USB Cable, Charging Unit and User Manual. The VERTU Clones are Fully Unlocked to Work With Almost any Operator in The World. Our VERTU Signature S Design Model Range Have Original-Like Logos and re Labeled VERTU. Cocok untuk gift dan koleksi untuk gaya.




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Vertu Ascent TI Ferrari Nero

Vertu have renewed their ties to Ferrari by launching a new collection of Ascent Ti phones directly inspired by Ferrari's cars. The Ferrari Ascent Ti collection consists of three phones named after their respective colors; a limited edition phone called the Nero and two special edition phones named Rosso and Giallo. The Nero phone is an all black Ascent Ti made of titanium coated with scratch proof PVD with a red sapphire crystal pillow. The Rosso and Giallo phones are red and yellow receptively and feature PVD coated battery covers and keys, they feature ceramic pillows. The battery cover of all three phones has been redesigned to resemble the hood of a Ferrari and features a three dimensional Cavallino on the battery cover as well as a smaller one on the front. The phones feature Ferrari inspired themes as well as ring tones featuring Ferrari engine sounds, only 2,009 examples of the Vertu Ferrari Ascent Ti Ferrari Nero will be made. Like the original Vertu Ascent Ti Ferrari Nero mobile phone - particular a ttention is paid to the firmware technology in the production of the Vertu Ascent Ti Ferrari Nero clone mobile phone. Each Ascent Ti Ferrari Nero duplicate is equipped with a large 262k TFT display and a 2.0 Mega-Pixel digital camera; GPRS/WAP apability, which allows you to be in control of you business while you're away, and can also be used both as an MP3 music and an MP4 video player, for those who are active and strive to get hold of full interactivity and entertainment in one package. Furthermore, the VERTU Ascent Ti Ferrari Nero duplicate is delivered in a high-quality giftbox including 2 batterys, stereo headset, USB cable, charging unit and user manual. The Vertu Ascent Ti Ferrari Nero replica is fully unlocked to work with almost any operator in the world. Our Ascent Ti copies of VERTU have original-like logos and are labeled VERTU.




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World’s first Vertu flagship store opens in Japan!

Nokia has just made good on their promise to deliver a high-end, super-glitzy Vertu flagship store to Japan’s luxury-shopping haven in Tokyo. Nokia (NYSE: NOK) had just opened the doors to their first ever Vertu flagship store in the Ginza district of Tokyo, Japan. Nokia’s Vertu lineup of extra-luxurious (and ridiculously expensive) handsets caters to those with the wherewithal to splurge on a mobile phone with a five-figure price tag. So, it’s fitting that Nokia’s very first Vertu flagship store exudes the same hand-made quality, sleek elegance and flashy design that has come to define Vertu’s handset lineup.

Nokia is making a big push to peddle their high-end Vertu handsets to well-heeled Japanese elite. After pulling the Nokia brand out of Japan (for lack of success) Nokia has decided to market the Vertu brand as a lifestyle choice, complete with its own Vertu MVNO offered to Japanese consumers with a penchant for the finer things in life (read: expensive). The new Vertu store is a veritable statement from Nokia that asserts the Finnish handset maker’s commitment to penetrating the Japanese uber-luxury market.

But, with a troubled global economy dragging down high-end luxury sales, Nokia could be in for a bit of a rough ride with their Vertu flagship store.

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Luxury phones still ring loud

Mar 02, 2009 (Bangkok Post - McClatchy-Tribune Information Services via COMTEX) -- Vertu, the luxury handcrafted mobile phone company, remains optimistic about growth in the immediate future and projects higher sales this year despite the prevailing economic climate.

The UK-based manufacturer and retailer of super-premium mobile phones, a wholly owned subsidiary of the Finnish phone maker Nokia, has more than doubled its global sales over six years.

Linus Kee, Vertu's head of sales in Southeast Asia and Asia Pacific, said the company expected much higher growth this year, thanks to high demand among affluent consumers.

Since launching two models in the last two months, Vertu is currently unable to meet demand due to a buildup of orders and the time-consuming manufacturing process, he said.

Vertu appointed Everest World Co as its exclusive importer and distributor in Thailand in December under a five-year deal. Everest World replaces Master Phone Co, which was founded by Panthongtae Shinawatra, the son of former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra.

Everest World imports and distributes luxury products including clothes, leather goods, timepieces and high-end audio systems.

"We are moving aggressively to promote our products in the growing Thai upscale market this year as we realise the potential for luxury products here," Mr Kee said. "We expect high growth in the Kingdom this year." He said Vertu planned to expand into jewellery and watch retailing to extend its reach in luxury products.

The company last week launched two collections in Thailand, with four models that expand the total range to nine. The first collection includes Vertu Signature, priced at 1.186 million and 431,000 baht; and Vertu Ascent Ti Ferrari Nero, priced at 386,000 and 329,300 baht.

Rattaroj Sirikachaporn, assistant to the CEO of Everest World, said the company aimed to sell at least 200 units this year. Its luxury product sales had been affected only slightly by the downturn and that Vertu was expected to ensure a good performance this year.

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Vertu Constellation Pure collection announced

The manufacturer of luxury mobile phones Vertu announced its latest collection known as Vertu Constellation Pure which would be available in pure white, pure black, pure silver and pure chocolate.

The phone is made from steel, leather and ceramic materials and two years was put into crafting this elegant piece. The ceramic parts of the Vertu Collections are manufactured individually with a special built-tool.

This collection is inspired from a design based on the simplification of form. The major highlight is the innovative use of ceramics. The whole keypad as well as the earpiece is made out of ceramic materials and the backside of each key on the phone is coated to prevent diffusion of light.

The latest collection is hand built in England and each phone will be available in limited edition of 2500 pieces. The Pure White and Pure Black versions of the Constellation Pure collection will be available from March 1, 2009 and the Silver and Chocolate version will come in September 2009. Each of these master pieces will be priced approximately 6,800 EUR.

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