Vodafone probes Japan's market with 2G phone

Believe it or not, but they still release 2G phones in Japan. This time, Vodafone together with Toshiba presented the V502T model, first phone from Vodafone's spring line-up. Retailed at 12,090 yen ($103), the V502T spots a 2.4 inch QVGA display and has only 20mm in width.

The phone is being targeted at first-time users that require a user-friendly interface and a simple operation. To meet these requirements Vodafone incorporated into the phone a ‘Simple Mode 3’ feature. According to Vodafone,

"Simple Mode 3 displays frequently used functions such as voice call, mail and camera in large fonts, making the V502T easy-to-use for both beginners and mature customers. It is also equipped with ‘Limit Mode’, which lets customers control when calls are made, usage volumes and outgoing or incoming numbers to prevent overuse, making the V502T suitable for children."

Here are some additional specs of this phone:

• Size: 51mm x 103mm x 20mm
• Weigth: 119g
• Talk time: 120 minutes
• Stand by time: 380 hours
• 1.3MP camera
• Extension slot: miniSD
• Applications: V Appli ver.2 (256Kb)/ QR-code scanner/ Chaku Uta

Vodafone's V502T product page