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Business alternatives to the iPhone

Technology to help business travellers work on the move is progressing rapidly, and the launch of the new 3G iPhone is likely to push the trend even further. With this in mind, Oliver Chivers, Head of Business Marketing at T-Mobile UK, suggests some alternative business devices to catch the eye of those who want to make the most of working on the move, without leaping on the iPhone bandwagon.

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1) T-Mobile MDA Compact IV

What it comes with

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Bonus Points

It can also be used with a laptop as a modem for Mobile Broadband with 3G.

Who will it suit?

Its sophisticated yet elegant design will fit the needs of city
slickers with an eye for style. Due to the functionality of the Compact
IV it will also appeal to the business user, mainly due to its
compatibility with Microsoft and support of Windows 6.1.

What it looks like

The slim, stylish MDA Compact IV is an exclusive T-Mobile design, with easy to use touch screen.

2) MDA Vario IV

What it comes with

Bonus Points

In-built GPS functionality

Who will it suit?

With its full QWERTY keypad, Microsoft Office applications and instant
email access, the Vario IV is a perfect handset for those doing
business on the move. Spreadsheets and documents are easy to edit and
view on its large screen. But it doesn’t have to be all work, no play:
high-quality photos, on-board MP3 player and high-speed internet
browsing are just some of the many features the Vario IV has to offer.

What it looks like

Combining a full touch screen with a slide-out keyboard, the Vario IV’s
innovative design will attract admiring glances around the office.

3) BlackBerry® Pearl™ 8110

What it comes with

Bonus Points

Available in a new ‘Blue Slate’ colour.

Who will it suit?

The BlackBerry® Pearl™ 8110 phone has established itself as the mobile
of choice for people who are smart about juggling work and play. It’s
the ultimate lifestyle tool, with all the functions of a smartphone,
making it easier for busy people on the move to call, email, surf the
net, take and send photographs, listen to music or send and receive
videos. What’s more, customers can access their address book, calendar
and a range of business and leisure applications whenever it’s
convenient to them.

What it looks like

The new BlackBerry® Pearl™ 8110 smartphone is a slim, lightweight device and comes in a unique new ‘Blue Slate’ colour.

4) MDA Touch Plus

What it comes with

Bonus Points

In-built 2 mega-pixel camera and MP3 player

Who will it suit?

The perfect phone for multimedia fans – the MDA Touch Plus provides a
complete and personalised mobile surfing experience, as users will be
able to explore any site on the Internet as they would on their PC. Not
only this, but people will be able to watch a range of TV channels on
the handset, from Sky Sports to MTV. The MDA Touch Plus is also a great
choice for business users, as with the push of your thumb the front
panel of the device slides up to reveal a handy keyboard, giving you
the option to type in the usual way.

What it looks like

This is a sleek design with a touch screen and slide out keyboard small.

For more info on these devices contact t-mobile 08454 122473 or email us at businessenquiries@t-mobile.co.uk

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