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Wednesday, April 29th, 2009
Required for exciting ecommerce business in Birmingham
Salary: £15,000 basic + Commission (OTE £18,000-£20,000)
The Role
Mobile Fun is looking to grow the Business to Business team that is responsible for driving sales into medium-large size businesses. This role will require you to establish corporate relationships, to develop and close new business, and to grow existing business.
This is an exciting role at Mobile Fun that will drive our corporate sales moving forward. The potential candidate can expect a large percent of the new accounts to be generated by active prospecting, with the remaining accounts to be targeted through an internal database; you will also be responsible for reporting at director level and liaising with external agencies.
This role will also focus on a high-level of corporate customer satisfaction, along with improving the overall sales experience. This role will require a high-level of motivation, communication and a burning desire for success.
You:
- You will have a Degree and at least 5 GCSE’s at pass grade A-C including Math’s and English (or equivalent)
- 1+ years of sales-related experience (Account Management experience would also be an advantage)
- Ability to work in a dynamic environment, and across a virtual team
- Excellent organizational, sales and communication skills
- High energy and passion for going above and beyond
- An active interest in mobile phones (not essential but would be an advantage)
To apply, please send an up-to-date CV and a focused covering letter highlighting relevant skills and experience to jobs@mobilefun.co.uk
Closing date for applications is Friday 8th May 2009. Interviews will take place between the week commencing 11th-15th May 2009.
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Thursday, April 23rd, 2009
The design of Mobile Phones has changed over the last couple of years, with more focus being put on how they look like as well as what they do. Now I don’t know about you, but my biggest pet hate with my phone is the constant cleaning that it needs to get rid of dust and fingerprints.
To help keep your phone or iPod free from smudges and marks, Mobile Fun are giving away a free Microfibre cleaning cloth (worth £2.95) with all orders over £20 (excluding delivery). The Microfibre cleaning cloth is perfect for keeping your phone or MP3 player dust and fingerprint free and can also be used for cleaning your computer or laptop monitor.
These high quality cleaning cloths are made from extremely fine fibres that are about 100 times smaller than human hair and the are super soft to help prevent scratches.
Each piece of microfibre yarn splits into 8 or more triangular fibres, that allow it to pick up vastly more dirt and dust particles than ordinary cloths.
To get your free Microfibre cleaning cloth, simply place an order for £20 or more excluding delivery, and enter the promotional code MFCLOTH when you get the the checkout, but hurry, this offer is for a limited time only!
Click here for more detailed information on using the Promo Code.
Thursday, April 23rd, 2009
Mobile Fun are giving away a free MicroFibre Cleaning Cloth with all orders over £20. The MicroFibre Cleaning Cloth is perfect for keeping your phone or MP3 player dust and fingerprint free and can also be used for cleaning your computer or laptop monitor without leaving scratches behind.
To claim your free Microfibre Cleaning Cloth:
Add your chosen product to the basket, you will see a screen similar to the one shown here.
1: Enter the Promotional code MFCLOTH in the "Promotional Codes" box and click on "Apply" to add the Cleaning Cloth to your order.
2: The Cleaning Cloth will be added to your basket at a cost of £2.95
3: A discount of £2.95 will then be applied
If you’ve finished shopping, click on "Place Your Order" to proceed to the checkout and make payment. If you want to carry on browsing the site, click on "Continue Shopping" & your Cleaning Cloth will remain in your basket.
Friday, February 13th, 2009
Welcome to our new look website – we really hope you like it.
For quite a while now we have been asking our customers for feedback on everything we do. You told us that you loved our huge range of products and our rapid delivery. But we’ve also had some really helpful feedback on how we can improve.
One of the biggest areas for improvement was our branding and website design. The overwhelming response was clear – the old design was out of date and long-overdue for a makeover.
Here are some of your quotes (some of them made us laugh!):
- “At present the site has a cheap and cheerful image….get a more business like image to the site”
- “Better design … come on guys it’s crap!”
- “Get a new fresh look”
- “Don’t change the format, as changes are confusing”
- “It feels a little out-of-date, design-wise”
- “A fresh look would be a huge step.”
- “Make it less ‘tabloid’ in tone and style – less messy”
- “Cleaner look and feel”
- “Site looks very busy and a little dated”
- “Better images and more of them.”
- “Find a new website designer”
- “Background yellow colour is so annoying.”
Our Logo:
The old Mobile Fun logo has served us well, but the cornerstone of our new branding is our new logo and strap line.
“Everything Mobile” – The new Mobile Fun strap line is simple, and is much better than our old strap line “More fun with your Mobile”, which you told us that you didn’t think was serious enough for us.
“Everything Mobile” captures our main strength – Mobile Fun has Everything you need to make the most of your mobile. That’s something that we pride ourselves on, and we work very hard to keep this up.
Why our new branding is better
Our new branding and website design fits with the values that are important to us:
- Professional – we provide expert advice and a high quality of service.
- Passionate – we are mad about mobiles and do everything we can to help people make the most of them.
- In touch – we are knowledgeable, innovative and understand our customers’ needs; we provide a comprehensive range of the latest mobile accessories and downloads.
- Responsive – we help people to find what they need quickly and get it fast with top-drawer service.
Tell us what you think
As always, we’d love to hear your comments and suggestions. If you would like to give us some feedback, please send us an email to newbrandfeedback@mobilefun.co.uk or fill a brief survey by clicking the “Give Feedback” icon in the bottom right corner of the website.
Finally, we would like to thank you for shopping at mobilefun.co.uk and helping us establish ourselves as the leading website for “Everything Mobile”.
Friday, February 13th, 2009
With Mobile World Congress now just days away, the rumour mill is working overtime with talk of new handsets from just about every manufacturer, and a few new ones too. So what are we likely to see announced next week?
Nokia:
Nokia seem to have the most amount of rumours again this year, with a few interesting handsets set to be announced. Some have been announced already, but information on them is still sketchy. Leaked information is still trickling out, so I’d expect to see more than just the ones below get confirmed.
Nokia E75 & 5730:
Originally covered on our post back in September, the E75 looks like its finally going to make its debut – along with the music inspried 5730. Both seem to be the same at first glance, and presumably will run different software to distinguish between the two, with more of a business user spin on the E75, and more music/media focus on the 5730.
Sources: GSM Arena, Phone Arena
Nokia App Store:
Apple really started something with the iPhone. First everyone went touchscreen crazy, now following the success of the Apple App Store (where users can download new applications and games directly to their phone,) it seems that everyone wants a slice of the action. Microsoft, Palm and Samsung have all announced they will be launching an App store in the not so distant future, and MWC should see Nokia announce to the world that their “download!” service is going to be replaced with their version of the App Store.
Source: The Nokia Blog
Codenames: Ivalo & Madeleine:
No real naming is known for these two handsets, but the do seem to match the descriptions of the leaked Nokia Roadmap that we revealed back in November.
Source: GSM Arena
Sony Ericsson:
Not so many with Sony Ericsson last year, nothing groundbreaking anyway. A few revisions to the Cyber-Shot line up and an interesting rumour on facebook phones are the main stories this year.
C903:
Last year camera phones to a big step forwards as the megapixels jumped up to 8MP, and software such as face detection and smile detection made its way into phones. Sony seem keen to develop the Cyber-Shot brand with their phones, with their latest one, the 5MP C903 looking more like a current Cyber-Shot camera from the back than a phone – although I’m really not convinced about the bright red housing.
Source: Mobile Burn
C901:
The C901 seems to be a replacement for the current C902, but without the gimmicky slide out camera and relatively small screen and with the welcome addition of a Xenon flash.
Source: Mobile Burn
C510:
The C510 has already been announced, but the latest rumours suggest that when it is released, it will feature full facebook integration. While its not the first facebook phone, it will be good to see this in a more mainstream handset than the 3 exclusive INQ1.
Source: Unwired View
LG:
LG have had a good year with several successfull handsets, and it looks like they’ve still got a fwe tricks up their sleeve and are about to raise their game again when it comes to touchscreen phones.
LG Arena:
Interestingly named seeing as they are in the process of rebranding the NEC Arena to the LG Arena, but that aside, the LG Arena will introduce a new menu system – a 3D cubic system. Its not Multi-Touch like the iPhone, but looks pretty impressive.
Source: Unwired View, Engadget
LG Solar:
Not content with only offering a Solar Powered Bluetooth car kit LG are expected to announce a solar powered phone. While not relying solely on power from the sun, the phone will use solar energy for phone calls while a conventional battery will power the other functions.
Source: Unwired View
Samsung:
Last year Samsung probably got the most attention and released the most amount of handsets, and it looks like it could be the same this year. Rumours are suggesting that upto 14 new handsets could be being announced, most of these will be low end handsets though. Of all of them, these are the ones that have caught my eye the most.
Tocco Ultra:
I’m not 100% sure why they’re calling it the Tocco Ultra, as it doesn’t really resemble the original Tocco, but this full touch screen handset has handy addition of a sliding standard phone keypad. Great for those that want a touch screen phone, but don’t want to lose their keypads completely, or move to a more bulky device with a full QWERTY keyboard.
Source: Unwired View, Engadget
i8910 Acme:
This one is set to be the show stopper if it is announced. It runs on the same operating system as the Nokia 5800 XpressMusic, so its Symbian 60, and rumoured to have 8MP camera and HDMI support.
Source: Engadget
Blue Earth:
Not wanting to be left behind by LG, Samsung are also set to announce a solar powered phone. The Blue earth is rumoured to be a touch screen device made from recycled plastic bottles, and will even tell you how many trees you’re saving by not charging your phone.
Source: Unwired View
Other News:
Garmin?
Last year Garmin announced that they were going to start producing handsets. Its been announced that they’ve teamed up with Asus and we’re expecting the Nuvifone G60 and Nuvifone M20 to be officially announced. Source: Mobile Burn
Windows Mobile:
Windows Mobile was never really designed to be used using your finger, a stylus was and still is needed to access most menu’s, but since Apple changed the touchscreen interface, more and more manufacturers want to ditch the stylus, hence the introduction of software like Touch-Flo on HTC devices. Windows Mobile are hoping to fix all this with the introduction of Windows Mobile 6.5, information is patchy, but spy shots are starting to leak of the new finger friendly OS. Visit Engadget for more details and some leaked screenshots.
Mobile World Congress:
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Friday, August 8th, 2008
We’ve just received notice that the Samsung Omnia i900 is due soon in the UK.
It’s certainly not cheap, but is absolutely packed with features:
- Windows 6.1 Pro
- 3.2-inch Wide QVGA (240×400)
- Optical mouse
- 5MP camera with auto-focus and face detection
- GPS receiver
- FM Stereo radio
- 3G HSDPA
- 8GB or 16GB
And more – check the specs for details:
Samsung i900 Omnia – 8GB
Samsung i900 Omnia – 16GB
So (and although we hate to say it again) this is (another) iPhone killer!
UPDATE
We now have stock available of the 16GB Samsung Omnia. Stock is limited and expected to sell quickly. Order yours now!
Monday, July 14th, 2008
Win a Sim Free LG Secret!
To promote our newly opened forum – we are giving away one LG Secret to one lucky poster.
The Mobile Fun Forum is an online community where you can pose questions, give your opinion on the world of mobile phones and share tips and tricks to help get the most out of your mobile.
Slim Slider
The new LG FK750 Secret recaptures the essence of the 5MP Camera, but is only 11.8mm thick. This slim camera phone offers a variety of features, from ISO800 enabling best picture quality in low light to high-speed 120 fps video recording that catches every moving details. The DivX Video Recording and playback function provides crystal clear DVD-like quality on a 2.4″ LCD screen.
How to enter:
Simply post on the forum before the 14th August 2008. The post that is the most interesting, entertaining and generates the most conversation and views will WIN a Sim Free LG Secret.
Head over to the forum to see the Competition Rules.
Monday, July 14th, 2008
Check out our very own Andy Simpson on the BBC’s Flagship technology programme, Click.
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Watch Andy Simpson on BBC’s Click
Andy talks to Spencer Kelly about the Samsung D880 DuoS – Twin Sim Phone and the new range of green, eco-friendly chargers by Xqisit, currently available for Nokia and Sony Ericsson handsets.
Monday, February 18th, 2008
Sony Ericsson has announced a range of new handsets at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona this week. Seven handsets were announced in total, each unique in their own way. Sony Ericsson has introduced a more rugged and durable handset, a sleek new Walkman handset and a premium touch screen device running Windows Mobile.
Xperia X1:
The handset getting the most attention on the Sony Ericsson stand is without doubt the Xperia X1. A Windows Mobile device, with a slide out QWERTY keyboard and a 3″ WVGA (800×480) screen in landscape mode. Using the device could not be simpler with its full touch screen interface and a 4 way joystick to help with navigation.
The X1 has an FM radio, 3.5mm audio jack, built in GPS, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth v2.0 with A2DP. The Sony Ericsson XPERIA X1 also has a 3.2 megapixel camera and has 400MB of internal storage. You can increase the storage using the micro SD card slot. The X1 supports HSDPA and HSUPA giving data speeds of up to 7.2Mbps (network dependant).
G700 and G900
The G700 and G900 are two new touch screen devices running Symbian UIQ software normally found on higher tier devices such as the P1. Both handsets are aimed at business users that need more handset functionality and give one touch access to calendars, notes and web pages.
They have 160MB internal memory that can be expanded using a Micro M2 Memory Stick. The G700 features a 3.2 megapixel camera, with image and video stabiliser. The G900 supports Wi-Fi and has a 5 mega pixel camera with the ability to select the focus point just by touching the screen.
C702
The C702 is a new phone to the Cyber-Shot family, designed for those with a more active lifestyle. It is dust and splash proof and comes with GPS built in for navigation and guidance.
The 3.2 Mega pixel camera has face detection and red eye reduction as well as the option to “geo tag” your photos using the GPS receiver. Once uploaded to an online photo album such as flickr, you can see exactly where your photographs were taken. The phone will support fast internet over HSDPA and stereo Bluetooth with A2DP profile.
C902
The slim C902 also belongs to the Cyber-Shot family. It has a 5 megapixel camera concealed in a unique sliding design. It also has an advanced flash that can be used when taking photos using Sony Ericsson’s “BestPic” feature. This allows you to take up to 9 photos with flash in quick succession and select the ones you want to save.
The camera controls have been improved and are now operated through the phones touch screen. The C902 has 160 MB of internal memory, a Memory Stick Micro memory card slot and has full Walkman like media playback.
W980
The W980 is another in Sony Ericsson’s range of Walkman Music phones. It has a 3.2 megapixel camera and 8 gigabytes of internal memory. The W980 also has an in-built FM transmitter, so you can now listen to your music on any radio with in 2-3 metres.
When closed the phone looks like a portable MP3 Player, and its touch sensitive buttons give you full control over your music.The W980 provides clear stereo and bass and lets you control your music with shake control, SensMe and TrackID. The music can be listened to through a Bluetooth Stereo headset as it supports the A2DP profile. You can also download music direct to the phone using Sony Ericsson’s “Play Now” service over a HSDPA connection.
Z770
The Z770 is a clamshell design, aimed at professionals and business users that need email and high speed data – without the desire for a smartphone or PDA. The Z770 has a 2.2″ display and a 2 megapixel camera. Internet connection is fast over HSDPA and it has Bluetooth with A2DP support. The internal memory is 32MB, which can be expanded using a Memory Stick Micro memory card.
Tags: Bluetooth, C702, C902, Downloads, ericsson, G700, G900, GPS, headset, Mobile Congress, navigation, navigator, phone, Photo, screen, software, Sony, touch, transmitters, Video, W980, WMC, X1, Xperia, Z770,
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Thursday, February 14th, 2008
Nokia have started the Mobile World Congress with the announcement of 4 new handsets. Two more handsets will join their N-Series range: the N96, successor to their flagship N95 and the N78, replacement for the N73. Nokia have also announced the Nokia 6120 as the replacement for the 6110 Navigator and a new 6220 Classic, a high spec non N-Series Multimedia device.
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Nokia N96
The N96 carries over all the features from the current N95 8GB, but has more of a look and feel of the Nokia N81. Additions to the already impressive list of specifications on the N95 8GB are, more memory – up from 8GB to 16GB of internal storage, as well as the capability to take up to 16GB Micro SDHC memory cards – Giving it potentially 32GB of storage. Nokia are also adding a digital TV tuner, so now not only can you watch video files, but live television too, but not in the UK as you need a DVB-H signal. DVB-H isn’t due to start broadcasting in the UK for a few years.
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Nokia N78
The N78 is similar in spec to that of the current Nokia N82. Having 3.2 Megapixel camera with xenon flash, built in GPS with the capability to Geo-tag your photo’s and Wi-Fi. New features introduced to the N78 are a touch sensitive D-pad, meaning you can scroll through photos and menu’s by sliding your thumb along one edge of the square silver D-pad. Nokia have also built in an FM transmitter, normally available as an add on accessory, this enables the N78 to play music from your phone on any FM radio.
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Nokia 6120 Navigator
The 6120 is an update to the current 6110 navigator. Offering built in GPS, this is designed to be a personal navigation system, with more focus on pedestrian use. The built in compass and accelerometer work together to keep the map facing in the correct direction. The camera has been increased from 2 mp to 3.2 and it now supports mobile broadband data speeds (HSDPA) for faster searches and map downloads.
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Nokia 6220 Classic
The 6220 classic is essentially a non N-Series version of the Nokia N82 having the same 5 Megapixel camera with Carl Zeiss lens and xenon flash. Support for Micro SDHC Memory cards up to 8GB is also included.
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All of these handsets will ship with Nokia Maps pre-installed. Nokia Maps 2.0 is an upgrade over the current Maps application, offering improved usability, as well as faster satellite locks and enhanced local searching. For more information on Nokia Maps, check out our Nokia Maps 2.0 review.
Tags: 6210, 6220 Classic, accessories, Classic, GPS, Maps, MWC, N78, N96, navigation, navigator, Nokia, phone, Photo, touch, transmitters, update, Video,
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