Alcatel Announces One Touch XTRA

Today TCT Mobile has launched its first ever touch screen side slider mobile phone - featuring multiple widgets for under €100 on Pay As You Go. The One Touch XTRA is an elegant handset available in shades of black and grey, with a striking gloss finish. With a touch screen and QWERTY keyboard, it is simple to use and will soon become the must-have accessory for those who want to join the mobile social networking revolution.

Alcatel One Touch XTRA

This latest addition to the ALCATEL brand includes single-click access to mailboxes, social networking sites including Facebook and Twitter, and instant messaging so that users can stay connected at all times.

The One Touch XTRA combines a metallic chrome finish on the front with a soft touch effect on the rest of the phone, which is pleasing to the touch as it is to the eye. This phone is reassuringly robust yet compact, making it suitable for carrying in a bag or a jacket pocket.

A simple slide of the finger is enough to unlock the phone. A menu bar featuring fixed icons appears at the bottom of the touch-activated screen. These shortcuts connect you to phone, messages, contacts and a general menu for direct access to the phone's essential functions.

A Keyboard As Well As A Touch Screen

With the One Touch XTRA, you no longer have to choose between a keyboard and a touch screen. With the phone held upright, navigate through the menus using the touch screen. Opening the slider automatically switches the screen to panorama mode. Using the touch screen and the QWERTY keyboard together is a real plus for socializing, with users able to keep in contact with their friends via SMS, email, social networking sites and instant messaging.

Ideal For Newcomers To Mobile Social Networking

The phone’s features have been enhanced to allow users to stay in contact with their networks. Features include mailbox access, an instant messenger option, reliable EDGE Internet connection and access to the social networking sites Facebook and Twitter to allow users to follow and react to updates in their community.

The One Touch XTRA is functional and entertaining. It offers direct access to many online widgets such as the weather forecast, news and even applications such as the MP3 player and FM radio. Just drag the widgets bar onto the home screen to categorize your widgets in order of preference. Its other main assets include an MP3 player with micro SD slot up to 8GB so that you can listen to your favourite tracks, FM radio with RDS which can also be used as an alarm clock, 2MP camera and webcam function.