Vertu Signature S review

Network and connections
Vertu may be a brand that is not very well known in the large-scale market, perhaps because its phones have prices that are, to say the least, very high. This is because precious and refined materials are used, as if they were true jewels. Starting with the technical analysis, we find a GSM Quadband receiver, on frequencies of 850, 900, 1800 and 1900 MHz. Together with UMTS support, optimal signal coverage is guaranteed in any part of the world. To browse the Internet you can count on the internal modem with HSDPA technology, which allows the HTML browser to quickly open every Web page. In addition, it is possible to connect to distributed networks via the Wi-Fi antenna. The now-classic Bluetooth and USB output are also present.

Design and features
The exterior appearance is perhaps what most characterizes this Signature S. The body is built in steel and gold, with surfaces in full-grain leather. The front houses the screen, a TFT capable of displaying up to 16 million colors. It is covered by a scratch-resistant sapphire glass. From these details one can understand how high the price of such a device can be. Below the display is the standard alphanumeric keypad. Its shape, with keys arranged to form a V, recalls the manufacturer's logo. The dimensions are certainly not a positive side of this phone, generous so as to give it even more personality. The weight is also considerable, over 200 grams.

Main features
The proprietary platform is complete and functional. Java support allows additional software to be installed, in order to best customize content according to one's needs. Support for predictive text input is very convenient for writing texts quickly. This way it will be possible to quickly manage SMS, multimedia messages and E-mail. Attachments in the most common Office and PDF formats will also be viewable without problems. For the purely telephone-related area, there are speakerphone, voice recorder, and videoconference support.

Entertainment and multimedia
For leisure moments, the Vertu Signature S proves to be a valid ally. It allows you to carry your favorite audio and video files with you, thanks to the ample memory expandable up to 4 GB. The multimedia player will take care of proper playback. However, there is no AM/FM radio tuner. In the specifications there is no reference regarding the digital camera. Battery life, on the other hand, is good, lasting up to 300 hours in Stand-by.