UK gets Cheap Touchscreen - Orange Vegas

Techtree News Staff, Apr 25, 2009 1041 hrs IST

Orange UK announces the Vegas, a lowcost touchscreen in the UK

With the world still reeling aftereffects of the recession, most manufacturers and operators are looking forward to cut costs and save money by concentrating on high volume, low-end products.

The UK is no exception and the attraction towards the mid to low end segment is evident from the fact that Orange has announced the launch of its very own, branded touchscreen handset christened the Vegas in the UK.

It was first seen in the flesh just over a month ago. The device offers users the satisfaction of using a touchscreen without actually having to pay a bomb.

Features wise, the device comes with a 2.4-inch QVGA display, Bluetooth, MP3 player, FM radio, 1.3MP camera and MicroSD card support for memory expansion. This one is by no means a smartphone even though it looks like a lost sibling from the HTC family. It is being sold by Orange and is priced at $71 (Rs.3500) on Pay As You Go. Users have two color options; black and pink.

As of now, the seemingly cute little touchscreen is limited to its availability in the UK only. We might see an international launch in the near future.

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USER COMMENTS

I recently bought this phone and it's amazing. Sure all the other touchscreen phones out there are better than this one but for the price, it's really good. I dislike paying more than £100 for a decent mobile, the fact that it's touchscreen is an extra bonus. I would recomend this phone to anyone

by Chelsea, Witney, on May 11, 2009 06:23 PM, Report abuse Reply

wow.. that looks really plasticy and cheap. i wouldnt buy one, even though im looking for a cheap touchscreen phone. it seriously looks horrible.

by george, london, on Apr 28, 2009 01:54 AM, Report abuse Reply

dis fone iz really awesome,when i ll get it in india?????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????

by aashi, new delhi, on Apr 26, 2009 03:13 PM, Report abuse Reply

I want this company to release this phone in India also bcoz it has everything which a basic phone should have + touchscreen advantage !!!!!!!!!! If techtree team passes this message to the UK company, it would be beneficial.

by pvgk, hyderabad, on Apr 25, 2009 12:55 PM, Report abuse Reply

whn will ths typ of phones come in india yaar????

by aman, chandigarh, on Apr 25, 2009 11:31 AM, Report abuse Reply