HTC One con dual-SIM e slot MicroSD annunciato in UK

HTC One è stato uno dei migliori smartphone di questo 2013, ed ancora è da prendere seriamente in considerazione se si vuole acquistare un buon top di gamma.

Dopo che il produttore ha annunciato la variante cromatica oro che tra non molto sarà in vendita anche da noi, è stata ufficializzata una nuova variante dello smartphone caratterizzata dal supporto dual-SIM con il quale sarà possibile gestire due schede SIM anche in contemporanea, e la presenza a bordo dello slot MicroSD che permetterà di espandere la memoria dello smartphone sino ad un massimo di 64 GB.

Attualmente tale versione del One è stata annunciata solo in UK dove è già disponibile al pre-ordine al prezzo di 494,99 £, quindi non sappiamo se mai arriverà anche in Italia ed in altre nazioni dell’Europa.

Tutte le altre caratteristiche tecniche restano invariate rispetto al One standard, ma grazie al supporto dual-SIM, HTC sostiene che questo One è stato pensato per cittadini e studenti stranieri che studiano nel Regno Unito, ma anche per utenti aziendali che si recano frequentemente all’estero.

A seguire il comunicato ufficiale rilasciato da HTC in lingua inglese:

HTC BRINGS STYLE AND FUNCTION TO DUAL SIM MARKET WITH NEW HTC ONE DUAL SIM

– Handset offers ease of use and flexibility for foreign nationals, students and business users
– Enhancement on T3’s ‘gadget of the year’ with expandable storage through microSD slot

London, November 28th, 2013 –  HTC, a global leader in mobile innovation and design, is to start selling its HTC One with a dual SIM option in the UK for the first time.

The HTC One dual SIM has a removable back casing so customers can insert two different SIM cards, meaning they can use a single phone to run on two different phone numbers or networks simultaneously. The handset has also been enhanced so users can take advantage of a microSD slot, enabling them to add up to 64GB of additional storage.

The launch marks the first time HTC has released a dual SIM version of its top-end smartphone in the UK.

The HTC One dual SIM offers a one phone solution to those who would previously have used two phones operating on networks in different countries. HTC has launched the phone to particularly target foreign nationals and students studying in the UK and business users who regularly travel abroad.

The handset will suit those who make international calls home, or for work – either while travelling or because they are seconded or studying overseas. The handset enables customers to have a local-network SIM card for in-country calls and data, while they use an international SIM when travelling or living away from home, delivering potential cost savings to businesses and consumers alike.

The HTC One dual SIM will also appeal to those who want to be able to separate their work from their personal lives, but don’t want to have to carry two handsets – often a premium smartphone for personal use and a lower-end product for work calls and email.

Peter Frolund, HTC’s General Manager UK said: “HTC is changing the premium mobile market for international users. This is the first time we have released a dual SIM version of one of our premium handsets in the UK which means that users no longer have to compromise on the quality of their phone to avoid costly international calls or separate their work and personal life. We’re creating a new approach and one that we believe will appeal to business users, foreign nationals and international students alike.”

The HTC One dual SIM features high-quality audio for media and a clarity of sound that is perfect for video or conference calling with HTC BoomSound™ and dual-frontal speakers. It also features leading camera functionality with HTC UltraPixel™ technology and a robust aluminium uni-body which handles the most challenging conditions comfortably. A big battery, power saving mode and the familiar design aesthetic are all reasons why the HTC One has become the most-awarded handset in the UK this year.

The addition of a microSD slot has been designed to appeal to travellers who want to carry more personal entertainment content while on the road, capture images and video of the places they’re going or need to carry a large numbers of files for work.

For the user that wants to work on the go, the HTC One dual SIM also offers HTC Sense®-enabled productivity including built-in support for Microsoft Exchange and Office and provisions for other Microsoft applications including Office 365 and Lync. It also supports enterprise-grade features including on-board encryption, secure connectivity, secure password polices, remote data wiping and flexible Mobile Device Management (MDM) solutions.

Peter Frolund concludes: “With HTC One dual SIM, users who are regularly calling to or from other countries can get the handset they want without having to choose between paying for costly international calls or spending money on two handsets. Users will seamlessly be able to switch between their personal and work phone which means they can carry one phone and won’t have to constantly switch SIMs or pay unnecessarily for costly international calls.”

The HTC One dual SIM is available now for pre-order via the Official HTC Store (www.officialhtcstore.com ). HTC is in advanced talks with a number of networks and retailers to offer the handset direct to consumer and business customers.