Nov 07 2008

Say hello to the new Vertu Ascent Ti Ferrari Edition

Posted by: Maria Mihale in Vertu




Usually, if you’re interested in a name like Ferrari and you have the means to purchase such an expensive vehicle, you also have the budget for other luxury handsets, as they go along very well. And if you’re one of these fortunate ones, then you most probably are interested in the new limited edition of high-priced devices launched by Vertu, the British-based manufacturer and retailer of luxury mobile phones. This time, the company teamed up with Ferrari to bring forth the Ascent Ti Collection. The last time we had the chance to witness their collaboration was a year and a half ago, when the Ascent Ferrari 1947 product line was brought to light, which was meant to celebrate the car’s 60th anniversary.



Vertu is Nokia’s subsidiary specializing in luxury phones and has launched the Ti specs on its website. Therefore, the new Ferrari Ascent Ti will be available in three colors: Black, Red and Yellow (Nero, Roso and Giallo), all of them having the Ferrari logo embedded. The Vertu “V” logo is complemented by the famous Ferrari Cavallino, that appears on the front and back of the phone. The handset has been manufactured by the same Titanium alloy, forged at 850 degrees, which gives the phone almost infinite sturdiness. In addition, this is the reason why the phone is heavy weight (160 grams including the battery).



Following the pattern of other phones made by Vertu, there’s a sapphire crystal mix that is designed to protect the screen, the camera lens and the flash. As for the battery cover, it has been shaped as a Ferrari hood, while the 3D prancing horse emblem has been etched on it. Each handset will be equipped with stainless steel keys and a scratch proof PVD (Physical Vapor Deposition).



In addition, the phone is provided with Ferrari themed features such as engine sounds from the F430 and 612 Scaglietti for ringtones and Ferrari themed wallpapers. Other features of the luxurious phone may include: Bluetooth 2.0, microUSB connection, a 3 megapixel camera with auto-focus and integrated flash, 4 GB internal memory, Vertu Fortress Wireless data synchronization service and WorldMate travel application. The Ascent Ti Ferrari features also quad-band GSM (850/900/1800/1900 MHz) support, in addition to UMTS (2100 MHz) support for worldwide connectivity.



The battery is said to provide up to five hours of GSM talk time and three hours for WCDMA, and up to 300 hours of standby time.The handset is to be launched until the end of this year and there is no word on the price yet. But if the standard Ascent Ti model sells for around $6,600, we can certainly expect the Ferrari Ascent Ti collection to cost more than that.

(Source: phonearea.net)

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16 Comment(s) on “Say hello to the new Vertu Ascent Ti Ferrari Edition”

  • chumpman said on Nov 11 08 at 3:49 pm:

    WOW! This phone is sizzling hot! I like the black one especially!

  • Maria Mihale said on Nov 11 08 at 4:31 pm:

    Hey, Chumpman! I'm glad you like the device!

  • Majid said on Mar 12 09 at 2:31 pm:

    I want this phone for my bday, im 32 next weeek:D
    i already got a ferrari car (f50) hehe maa

  • CH.Waqar Hussain said on Mar 12 09 at 2:35 pm:

    I already got this phone u losers, anyone want one let me know selling it for 2 grand. My mobile number is 07546016106.

  • aqib ahmed said on Mar 12 09 at 2:41 pm:

    hello majid i am also 32 next week on monday the fone is shit very shit i dont like it.seach google images diss woking and maybury i am the first picture the bold guy =).

  • wax said on Mar 12 09 at 2:43 pm:

    i'm a wasteman biggest loser i'm the next dealer in woking u get me tossers? peace out

  • teed said on Mar 12 09 at 2:48 pm:

    i got the phone

  • DAD said on Mar 12 09 at 2:50 pm:

    im majid the dad!!! i have 20 kids faheems is the

  • informer said on Mar 12 09 at 2:58 pm:

    dear website owner some wastemans are writing some disgusting comments so plz take them of!

  • itshaam said on Mar 12 09 at 2:59 pm:

    i'm itshaam i got this phone for my birthday last week totally shit and i'm 49 next week thanks guys

  • Maria Mihale said on Mar 12 09 at 3:15 pm:

    @Majid: I'm sure you'd like this phone. I would, also. (actually, not)... But if you already got a Ferrari F50 of your own, then you most probably afford a luxury cell phone also!
    Happy 32nd birthday!

  • Maria Mihale said on Mar 12 09 at 3:18 pm:

    @Itshaam: I'm sorry for you! Sometimes expensive products don't satisfy our expectations. Too bad!

  • Maria Mihale said on Mar 12 09 at 3:23 pm:

    @CH.Waqar Hussain: If you really want to get rid of your cell phone and sell it to one of these guys, then I suggest you no to call them "losers" anymore. You might end up paying someone in order to take this phone away from you! And you don't want that!

  • majid said on Mar 13 09 at 2:38 pm:

    @ Maria Mihale hi there im a dad =) 20 kids en i bum faheem the bestest kid =) hahahaha im a dad =) i cant take a joke hahhahahha =)

  • Majid said on Apr 20 09 at 10:41 am:

    Hi my names Majid, I want to buy this phone baby. e20 abs
    donner is my bastard,

  • Saj aka Donner said on Apr 21 09 at 2:20 pm:

    i brought this phone off wax and im very impressed with it. It matches my skin colour :D
    Also Big Up to Dad (man who cant take jokes)
    Big up asim aka Gor