Open for business
Consumers desperate to get their hands on HTC's Desire S handset as soon as it is launched can now pre-order the smartphone from Vodafone.
Due to launch on 8 April, the Desire S will be free on a £30 monthly tariff running for 24 months. For that, consumers going with Vodafone will get 600 minutes, unlimited texts and 500 MB of data when ordered online.
Unveiled at MWC, the handset runs Android 2.3 Gingerbread and sports a 1Ghz processor and 3.7 inch 400 x 800 resolution screen in a shell closely resembling its successful predecessor.
The handset also packs in a 5MP camera with HD video recorder and DNLA connection, while unlike the first Desire, maps are stored on the handset meaning no waiting or roaming fees.
While the handset might arguably be just an evolution of the original iteration and not set techies' pulses racing, it is interesting to note the monthly contract deal available, as previously there has only been a PAYG price-spot, courtesy of Amazon's website, that priced the Desire S at a rather steep £420.
Vodafone has also announced that the Nexus S is now available in an exclusive white flavour for its customers, free on a £35 a month, 24 month price plan, which includes 900 minutes, unlimited texts and 750MB of data.
The network said that the Nexus S and Desire S are available on 12, 18 and 24 month contracts and also revealed new flavours of the forthcoming Wildfire S, although sadly no pricing details as yet.
Vodafone will get the smaller budget version of the Desire in 3 flavours including exclusive grey and purple versions.
