Vertu Ascent, now in white

Okay, we've officially crossed over into "gratuitous cashing in" land, here — the Vertu Ascent White is apparently in response to consumer demand for a "classic color" following the sellout success of the Ascent Pink earlier this year (what, pink doesn't qualify as "classic"? Molly Ringwald would, like, totally disagree). To "ensure exclusivity," they'll also be engraving the handset with "Special Edition" on the back of the battery cover, in case your friends ever profess any doubt about how friggin' special you truly are. Display it on the mantle right next to your Motorsport Edition for added effect.

[Via textually]

[Chris @ Dec 19th 2005 1:25AM]

What in the h*** is up with that picture?????? What is that phone sitting on? And why is it silver, not white?

[Samuel Lago @ Dec 19th 2005 1:25AM]

I think Vertu is shite, except for the 'Ascent Pink', which is a little girls phone and that limits the market. The best thing about vertu is like a private bank, the service.

[Spaz @ Dec 19th 2005 1:25AM]

Wasn't Vertu owned or funded by Nokia at one point? Are the two companies still linked?

[Cashmore @ Dec 19th 2005 1:25AM]

#1 A block of ice, maybe.

[Confused @ Dec 19th 2005 1:25AM]

I first saw that picture it looked like a Winnebago going over Niagara Falls in the winter.