Popped by the Vertu stand in Heathrow

Last week I saw the Vertu stand being constructed when I departed for Miami so I had a good old stare at the various models today prior to boarding.

One device that did catch me eye was the new QWERTY handset, the Vertu Constellation Coast — I think I’ve got that right. The chap had a demonstration unit to show off and goodness me, I wouldn’t mind one. Five thousand pounds though.

The good device doesn’t appear that different (in terms of Symbian UI, keyboard layout) from a Nokia E61i that I used a long time ago. Of course Symbian’s been upgraded a little and there’s a few Vertu bells and whistles added in, like the timezone automatically adjusting the country you’re in.

It’s when you hold the device, though, that you really begin to appreciate the craftsmanship.

But £5,000? I wonder. Would you buy one?

Any Vertu owners amongst the readers?

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