Vertu also now introduces a new channel to the Vertu Select service with the launch of the Constellation Ayxta – City Brief. The new channel will deliver restaurant recommendations, the latest exhibitions, shopping guides and important cultural etiquette tips.

The Constellation Ayxta also comes with an exclusively composed soundtrack by British music pioneers and Grammy nominees, Zero 7. Recorded in London at The Hospital Club in June 2009, Zero 7 has created a collection of new music for the handset alongside new ringtones and a reworking of the familiar Sandpiper ringtone, originally composed when Vertu launched its first phone in 2002.

Specifications:

• Multiband GSM coverage worldwide
• (WCDMA I/II/V/VI, EGSM 900, GSM 850/1800/1900 networks)
• GPS navigation with preloaded maps
• Bluetooth
• 2.4″ HVGA display with 16 million colours
• Laser drilled and back-illuminated keypad
• Size: 100 x 48 x 18 mm
• Up to 6 hours talk time (GSM)
• Up to 4 hours talk time (WCDMA)
• Up to 300 hours standby time

The diagonal rib appearance of each phone is achieved using a twill carbon fibre weave process resulting in a robust and contemporary handset whilst the actual carbon fibre used has been tailor-made in the smallest 1k weave width to create a pattern profile with a perfect dimensional look. The collection will include the Ascent Ti Carbon Fibre Limited Edition, Carbon Fibre Grip, Carbon Fibre & Aluminium Grip and Carbon Fibre & Copper Grip.

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“Meeting the needs of customers in this segment requires a specialised approach. VERTU users the world over are discerning individuals who are willing to pay a premium for the right experience. Our success relies on delivering a world class experience that is unmatched”, says Tagore Ramoutar, Director of Business Development for Japan & Korea, at VERTU. “Our greatest priority therefore is providing our customers with new and innovative services, and we will focus our energies on this”, he added. 

Vertu has signed an MVNO (Mobile Virtual Network Operator) deal with NTT docomo to provide communication services to Vertu customers. In the second quarter of 2009, Vertu will start to provide the VERTU Club premium membership services with NTT docomo. First Vertu store is scheduled to be opened in Ginza on 19 February 2009,

The design intricacy of the sapphire crystal keypad with its concave design and 400 points on its surface provided the toughest of challenges for the most skilled of craftsmen as it strays from the typical flat surface used with such a precious material.

In keeping with Vertu’s unequalled level of quality, the Vertu Boucheron 150 is housed in a bespoke hand made wooden case made from Noce Pedullo, a special part of the walnut tree, and produced by Reuge, the market leading Swiss makers of artisan music boxes. Inside the box sits an exquisite custom-built brass music drum which plays the signature Vertu sandpiper ringtone upon its opening.

Frank Nuovo, Vertu Principal Designersays; “The essence of the single edition Vertu Boucheron 150 was to create something unique with signals of both brands. Using the Vertu Signature platform, but taking it away from the core design and creating a visibly stunning statement that breaks all expectations of mobile phone design, resulting in a true piece of sculpture. The constantly changing angled surfaces allow a cut stone appearance, inspired by the clearly faceted stones which are a significant part of Boucheron’s core craft. The recognisable Vertu V shape has seemingly morphed into random proportioned patterns and directions of the three sided surfaces creating a perfect blend of Vertu and Boucheron elements. The challenge was to gain visual sparkle not from precious stones but instead through pure form and line achieved with precious faceted metal”

The one-off Vertu Boucheron 150 will be on display for prospective buyers at the recently launched Vertu store at 38 Old Bond Street in London from November 19th and for a limited period of time only, before a showcase tour at Vertu stores in Paris, Milan and Tokyo.

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Japan is the fourth largest market in the world, after United States, China, and India. With over 109 million subscribers, that’s count 85% of total population, there is little room to grow for “outsider” like Nokia.

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Frank Nuovo, chief of design for Vertu says: “The original design for the Ascent Ti was heavily influenced by the dynamic power of luxury sports cars and working closely with Ferrari has enabled us to progress this vision. The new Vertu Ascent Ti Ferrari editions are the definitive automotive-inspired handsets – bold, balanced and with the unmistakable character of the Prancing Horse.”

The Vertu ‘V’ logo is complemented by the famous Ferrari Cavallino, that appears on the front and back of the phone. As with all Ferrari phones by Vertu, the Ascent Ti Ferrari editions use the same leather and stitching as the latest Ferrari car interiors. The handset is made using the finest materials, including a sapphire crystal screen and a chassis built from high grade titanium that gives the Ascent Ti its distinctive name.

Other than the impressive material used on the Vertu Ascent Ti series, the luxury candybar phone is a GSM Quadband (850/900/1800/1900 MHz) phone and also supports WCDMA 2100 3G connection. It also comes with built in Bluetooth, 3 megapixel camera, 4GB internal memory and micro USB port.

According to sybarites.org,

“the Rococo collection was inspired by the eighteenth century French art, fashion and interior design movement by the same name. The collection features intricate flower patterns embroidered into the leather on the back of the phone which brings to life the hallmark Vertu ‘V’.”

Avaialble in this summer, the Vertu Constellation Rococo edition will have 3 colors in noir, scarlet and ivory.

Source [sybarites]

]]> http://www.slashphone.com/new-vertu-constellation-rococo-edition-27333/feed 0 http://www.slashphone.com/photo-gallery-nokia-launches-vertu-ascent-ti-in-taiwan-17215 http://www.slashphone.com/photo-gallery-nokia-launches-vertu-ascent-ti-in-taiwan-17215#comments Fri, 18 Apr 2008 04:14:52 +0000 Kim Poh Liaw http://www.slashphone.com/?p=215 Not a 2G toy anymore, the new Vertu Ascent Ti now supports 3G UTMS network and has a 3 megapixel camera, 16 million colour QVGA screen and running Series 40 interface. Nokia has just started to sell the new Vertu in Taiwan, with a price tag of about 7000 USD. Check out the photo gallery here.

Other than the unique materials used by Vertu series, the retail package also includes a Vertu Fortress wireless service. The service will backup your phone contact and calendar data wirelessly to Nokia server for free. Nokia has even kept the server protected in an ex-military underground bunker in England.

The Vertu Ascent Ti will be available in Red, Brown and Black color. More photos at next page

Specifications:

• GSM Quadband/WCDMA 2100
• 160 grams
• Up to 5 hours GSM talk time
• Up to 3 hours WCDMA talk time
• Up to 300 hours standby time
• Bluetooth
• micro USB
• 3 megapixel camera with auto focus and flash
• sms

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