A full smartphone
now available for purchase as a music and entertainment bundle
Nokia today announced that the Nokia Asha
308 is now available for purchase in Kenya at an estimated retail price of
KES10,500. The phone is the newest addition to the Asha Touch range and is
Nokia's most affordable capacitive touchscreen device to-date.
The
dual SIM Nokia Asha 308 gives consumers a smarter Internet experience thanks to
Nokia Xpress Browser, which enables up to 90 percent more efficient mobile
browsing and faster access to rich web applications compared to conventional
browsers.
The
new device offers a fluid 'swipe' user interface and an open environment for
third-party application development, characteristics that have earned the
complete Asha Touch range full smartphone classification from global market
research firm, GfK.
The
Nokia Asha 308 allows users to enjoy a host of mobile entertainment options
with just a simple swipe:
·
Customers can enjoy a huge selection of free-to-download* games,
including the exclusive-to-Nokia offer of 40 free games from EA, featuring
titles like Tetris®, Bejeweled®, Need for Speed(TM) The Run and EA SPORTS(TM)
FIFA 12
·
Standalone Facebook and Twitter clients, in addition to the
Nokia Messaging Service, allow consumers to stay in constant contact
·
For the first time within the Asha Touch range, users can stream
video through the browser from sites like YouTube
·
The new Nokia Nearby web app helps people discover new places
and things to do, by searching nearby locations and reviewing the options on a
map
The
Nokia Asha 308 is a 2G-enabled device featuring a 3.0'' WQVGA capacitive
display, multiple home screens, stereo radio, loud speakers and up to 32GB
microSD card support. The phone boasts great battery life and is available in
the colours Black and Golden Light.
"Our
innovative Asha Touch family of devices is designed for people who want a great
smartphone experience with lower running costs," said Bruce Howe, General
Manager for Nokia East Africa. “These devices build on the existing Asha range
and our ongoing commitment to connect the vibrant Kenyan youth market”.
For
the East African market, the Nokia Asha 308 will be retailed as an
entertainment pack and will come bundled with a free 2GB memory card and
earphones in the pack. The estimated retail price for this introductory offer
is KES10,500.
*data
costs may apply
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