T-Mobile UK Releases Budget Friendly Vivacity

T-Mobile UK has released a self-branded budget Android smartphone in both their retail and online stores. This budget friendly phone is sporting Android 2.3(Gingerbread) and is comparably lighter to the iPhone (118g vs 137g). This phone has the following specs:

– a 3.5-inch WVGA TFT touchscreen
– a 5MP camera
– 512MB internal storage (Up to 32GB storage via Micro SD slot)
– Built-In GPS and FM radio
– 3G+, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and USB connectivity.

While there isn't an exact specification for processor speed, our best guess would be that of the single-core variety. The slated talk-time for this phone is 4 hours, which isn't that impressive to say the least.  The Vivacity is available in sleek black or white variations. You can purchase the phone for £99 on a pay-as-you-go plan or you can get the phone for free on a £10 per month, 24 month contract.

So those of you UK shoppers that are in the market for a new phone and on a budget, T-Mobile UK looks to appeal to you with the Vivacity. We haven't played with one ourselves so any of you that have, we would love to know your thoughts. For those that are interested in knowing more, we've included the presser after the break.

Introducing the T-Mobile Vivacity

T-Mobile launches exclusive new great value, feature-packed Android smartphone

London, 25 October, 2011 – T-Mobile today announces the launch of the T-Mobile Vivacity – a great value, stylish Android smartphone ideal for enjoying multimedia on the move. The T-Mobile Vivacity will be available exclusively in T-Mobile stores, on the online shop and via telesales from today.

Running Android’s Gingerbread 2.3 OS, the T-Mobile Vivacity offers a winning combination of eye-catching design, essential multimedia features, as well as offering great value. A vivid, high resolution 3.5” WVGA TFT capacitive screen is perfect for web-browsing, viewing pictures or watching movies. The latest 3G+ and Wi-Fi support lets you access the web whenever you want – ideal for on-demand browsing, or downloading apps, and uploading social networks on the move.

A 5.0 Megapixel camera allows you to capture life as you go, and, with support for up to 32GB Micro SD cards, you can enjoy favourite photos, movies and music, wherever you are. Built-in GPS functionality also allows you can keep track of your location, and offers the ability to add your location to Twitter and Facebook updates.

Available in sleek black or white variations, the T-Mobile Vivacity fuses advanced multimedia features with a truly premium look and feel – providing leading style that more than matches its impressive performance – all at a great value for money price point.

Paul Jevons, Director of Products and Devices, Everything Everywhere said: “The T-Mobile Vivacity gives you everything you want from a smartphone. It offers the latest Android software, a large, high resolution touchscreen display and a stunning design – perfect for anyone looking for premium performance and great value for money.” The T-Mobile Vivacity is available free on a £10 per month, 24 month plan or for £99 on Pay As You Go.

For more information, please visit www.t-mobile.co.uk/shop.