Were you aware that O2 was purchased by eXpansys? As part of the purchase eXpansys acquired everything, and has now rebranded the company as MWg. According to their site, “Mobile & Wireless Group (MWG) is a Singapore based start-up company established to develop and market premium, converged mobile devices. Founded by the team responsible for O2’s ground-breaking range of PDA-phones, MWG will meet growing global customer demand for customized devices with an emphasis on design, technology, reliability and service.” We were led in a group session by Roger Butterworth, of MWg, who wanted feedback from us about where devices needed to go as far as usability and features. They want to focus on the design and service.

I was able to play with their new MWg Zinc II briefly last night, and I thought it was very nice. Just as the TyTN II has a solid and substantial feel, the Zinc II is the same. They passed two around while Roger was speaking, and I snapped these photos for you.

The retail value will be around $700 US, unlocked. And I was one of two attendees who were chosen to take one of the devices home today, so you can expect a review soon. :megreen: