Akiba Spill] Used "VERTU," the celebrity-approved mobile phone, is now on sale.

Akiba Koroban" is an irregular column introducing PC parts and digital gadgets that the Akiba Research Institute staff found while conducting interviews.



Vertu Ascent Ti RM-267V", a feature phone made by Vertu, a celebrity-approved super-luxury cell phone manufacturer, is now on sale at Iosys Akiba Chuo-dori store.

Vertu" is a brand of high-end cell phones for the affluent class, established in 2002. The phones on sale include models with jewelry, gold, etc., and models with high-performance metals such as titanium and high ceramic for the body , with prices ranging from several hundred thousand yen to tens of millions (!?). The prices range from several hundred thousand yen to tens of millions (!?). In addition , the company's cell phones always have a " concierge button" that allows users to call a dedicated concierge to receive a variety of services and information (for the concierge service in Japan, users had to pay 52,500 yen/month (For those who want to use the concierge service in Japan, 52,500 yen/month was required...).

Incidentally, "Vertu" phones were sold in Japan in 2009, but the service was discontinued at the end of August 2011.

The "Vertu Ascent Ti RM-267V" sold at this store belongs to Vertu's mid-range model "Ascent Ti" (Ascent T.I.), a limited edition model with a carbon fiber body. The "twill weave" carbon fiber body is covered with a sapphire crystal to achieve a high level of design and durability. I am not sure how difficult it is to understand, but even at a quick glance, it is a high-end feature phone that is clearly different from ordinary mobile phones in terms of its construction.

The main specifications include a 2-inch display (240 x 320 pixels), 4GB of storage, and a 3-megapixel camera, etc. Although the specs are a bit lacking since the model was released in 2009, it may be a bit of a bargain for those who dreamed of "buying a Vertu phone one day! or those who want to feel a bit like a celebrity should consider purchasing one.

The price is 59,800 yen (tax included).