IDEA Cellular Launches ID 918 – Dual SIM 3G Smartphone for Rs.5994

Reported by Sanjay June 15th, 2012 at 01:05 pm

Idea Cellular today announced the launch of new android powered Dual SIM (GSM + GSM) 3G smartphone Idea ID 918 for Rs.5994 with attractive 3G data package.

Idea cellular's Idea ID 918 is the third Android smartphone after Idea Blade and Id-280 launched November 23rd, 2011 as earlier we shared on TelecomTalk.

Idea ID 918 Dual SIM 3G Smartphone has been manufactured by Alcatel, and runs on Android 2.3 - Gingerbread OS. It has 3.2 inch WVGA resolution (800×480 pixels) capacitive touchscreen (multi touch)and 3.2 Mega Pixel Camera. The internal memory is 150 MB, expandable up to 32Gb via a microSD card. The RAM size is 512MB.

The device also supports Geo-tagging, GPS Navigator software, FM radio and MP3 Player, WiFi, Bluetooth, Social Media Apps such as Facebook, Twitter, Orkut, and pre-loaded Google and Youtube.The handset devices can operate as mobile phone, mini-computer, and also acts as a Wi-Fi router.

As an special introductory offer, Idea is offering data services worth Rs.2340 with this newly launched ID 918 Smartphone. The operator also offer 2 GB Free 3G Data usage for 3 months. Also, Idea 3G users will be able to access Idea TV for free for 3 months after purchasing the smartphone.

Idea id 918 Dual SIM 3G Smartphone : Full Technical Specifications
General	2G Network : GSM 850/900/1800/1900 3G Network :HSDPA 2100/850, DL 7.2Mbps/UL 5.76Mbps
Display	Type :TFT, 262k colorsSize : 480 x 800 pixels, 3.2 inchesFeatures : Capacitive, G sensor, Proximity sensor
Memory	Phonebook : Practically unlimited entries and fields, Photo callCall Records : Practically unlimitedInternal : 150 MB storage, 512 MB RAM, 512 MB ROMCard Slot :Expandable upto 32GB; 2GB memory card included
Data /Connectivity	GPRS / EDGE -Class 12 WLAN,USB v2.0 micro USBBluetooth3G : HSDPA DL 7.2 Mbps; UL 384kbps
Camera	Primary : 3.2 MP, 2048X1536 pixelsVideo: VGA Secondary : Not Available
Sound	Alert Type :Vibration; MP3, MP4, midi ringtones Loudspeaker and 3.5mm jack
Features	Messaging SMS, MMS, EmailBrowser : AndroidRadio :FM RadioGPSGames : No Java : Via Java MIDP emulator Colors : Black ( Extra White panels included in the package)
Battery	Standard battery, Li-Ion 1300 mAhStand by time : Up to 200 hours , Talk Time :Up to 4 hours
Price InIndia	Rs.5994

IDEA 3G offer with id 918 3G Smart phone
Prepaid :	Offer for Prepaid Subscriber:Steps to avail Idea 3G offer (for first offer activation) Buy the Idea Smartphone Place his Idea SIM in Idea Smartphone Make a Call from Idea Smartphone Recharge with Rs. 259/ 260* * Circle wise denomination may vary by +/- Rs5 ** Please note that any recharge overwrites the benefit of the earlier pack.
Idea 3G Offer Benefits for Prepaid	Immediate benefitto everyone who recharges with Rs. 259 or Rs. 260 Rs. 25 TT + Rs. 250 MB for 30 days (activated between 4-6 hours of activation) Charges post 250 MB : 10ps/10KB 10 minutes of talktime per day for 90 days
Idea 3G Offer Benefits for Prepaid	After 48 – 72 hrs of recharge and first call from Idea Smartphone: (only Idea Smartphone users will get this ) 2 GB per month for 3 months Charges post 2 GB ( overage charges ) : 5ps/10KB Idea TV Rs 150 pack p.m. free of charge for 3 months
Postpaid	Steps to avail Idea 3G offer (for first offer activation) Buy the Idea Smartphone Place his Idea SIM in it Make a Call Sms ACTIDEA260 to 12345(tollfree)* * Or request for pack of Rs. 260 through call centre/ My Idea
Idea 3G Benefits offer for Postpaid	One time rental of Rs. 260 for 90 days : 2 GB per bill cycle for 90 days Rs. 100 of local voice usage discount per bill cycle for 90 days Idea TV Rs 150 pack p.m. free of charge for 3 month Subscriber should opt for the offer (postpaid)/ recharge with Rs. 259/260 (prepaid) within 45 days of making a call from his handset.