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HTC Skate/Orange Monte Carlo

Tazz T · 2011-08-02 11:33:11

In light of the popularity of the all-conquering Orange San Francisco, it looks like the new model, the HTC Skate, rebranded on Orange as the Monte Carlo may not be such a bargain as its predecessor. It's set to go on sale in September from independent retailers at £250. Can't really see Orange discounting that by more…

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02-08-2011 12:33pm

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Tazz T

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In light of the popularity of the all-conquering Orange San Francisco, it looks like the new model, the HTC Skate, rebranded on Orange as the Monte Carlo may not be such a bargain as its predecessor. It's set to go on sale in September from independent retailers at £250. Can't really see Orange discounting that by more than £50..

Pity after the success of the San Fran. The Skate has improved on the pointless camera on the San Fran with a 5MP and boasts a 4.3 inch screen, but battery doesn't seem to have been improved so that bigger screen will give the battery a hammering.

With so many higher-end models (Galaxy S, etc) set just a little higher pricewise and probably soon to be reduced to around the same price, I'd say the ZTE crowd may have priced themselves out this time.

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