Service Offering - Page 4
Industry News - Pages 6-7
Christmas Products - Page 10
Customer Dealer Portal
Stay up to date
Top 10 Consumer Electronics
ISSUE 12
Bursting with Christmas Gifts
Store of the Quarter
Competition
Review
Hello from F贸nfix
Find out who won
Plantronics BackBeat Pro
Sennheiser Urbanite Headphones
Tips and Tricks
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www.fonua.com
Christmas Opening Hours Saturday December 20th 9am-1pm Nationwide dispatch for delivery Monday 22nd
Tuesday December 23rd 9am-6pm Business as normal – next day delivery
Wednesday December 24th 9am – 12noon Customer care support
Thursday December 25th Closed
Friday December 26th Closed
Monday December 29th 9am-6pm Business as normal – next day delivery
Tuesday December 30th 9am-6pm Business as normal – next day delivery
Wednesday December 31st 9am – 1pm Customer Care Support
Thursday January 1st Closed
Friday January 2nd 9am-6pm Business as normal
*Full next day ordering service available Monday - Friday 9am-5pm from the 8th of December throughout the month.
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In this Issue First Word Hi Everyone, Welcome to the Christmas issue of the Fónua Magazine. The festive time of year is almost upon us and hasn’t that come around fast! We hope you guys are all set for the busy period ahead!! Our Christmas issue, as always, is a bumper one so you will notice plenty of extra pages packed full of exciting new product! From page 12-17 we cover all the best buys for Christmas including gifts for all ages, music, protection and a massive one for this year - health & activity. Flick to page 18 where you will find out all the latest from Fónifix including some handy tips, their latest repair accreditations and their Christmas opening hours. On page 22 you’ll find out how you could be in with a chance of winning a pair of the amazing Plantronics BackBeat Pro headphones, whether you want them for yourself or to give
Summary as a Christmas present make sure to get your entries in quick! Within this edition we also introduce you to the newest members of our Retail Executive Team – with the busiest time of the year approaching fast you are sure to see the guys hard at work in stores in the coming weeks!
Christmas Opening Hours
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Fónua Customer Dealer Portal
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Christmas Wish
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So that’s all from us for this year, we hope you enjoy this issue! Finally on behalf of the Fónua team, I wish you all a very Merry Christmas and a happy New Year! I hope you join us again in 2015 for more from the Fónua team. Have a safe and very happy Christmas!
Health & Activity
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Hello from Fónfix
Pages 18-19
Congratulations Carphone Warehouse, Mahon Point Page 23
Industry News
Pages 6-7
Review - Sennheiser Urbanite
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Christmas Products – CE Top 10
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Christmas Best Bits - Music
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Christmas Best Bits - iPhone 6
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Christmas Best Bits - Licensed Gifts Page 14 Christmas Best Bits – Gifts for All Page 15
Christmas Gifts - Samsung
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New Launches - Samsung
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Competition
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Store of the Quarter Award
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Warm Regards, Edel Ronan
Review Sennheiser Urbanite
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Hello from Fónfix Your accredited repair partner
Pages 18-19 If you are interested in featuring in the Fónua Magazine please contact editor@fonua.com
Competition - Win a Plantronics BackBeat PRO - Page 22
If you are interested in any of the products featured within or have any sales related queries please contact salesteam@fonua.com
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Fónua Customer Dealer Portal Service Offering Fónua Product Catalogue:
- View a range of handsets, accessories and point of sale - Product specification information - Product image bank - Product compatibility - Product key selling points - Live data feeds
Trade In:
- Range of 200+ devices - Pricing by condition - Device identification by IMEI - Integrated with Apple servers to check if ‘Find my iPhone’ is active - Device logging and back end management - Promotion and incentive support
Returns Applications: Supplier Portal:
- Review open orders - Confirm delivery dates - Schedule delivery slots
Fónua Online Ordering Platform:
DEALER PORTAL
- Range of handsets, accessories and point of sale - Sales express - Live stock data feeds - Stock and news announcements - Easy reorder facility - Special offers - Order tracking
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- Returns / DOA logging - Recall logging - Status tracking - Reporting
Online Q&A:
- Dynamic knowledge base - Contact us facility directs to the relevant company department - Contact us responses are then added to the knowledge bank for future users
Christmas Wish
Fónua would like to offer you all season’s greetings and to thank you for your support throughout the year. We at Fónua look forward to continuing to work with you and helping your businesses to prosper into 2015 and beyond! Nollaig faoi shéan is faoi mhaise daoibh go léir.
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Stay up to date
Industry News Facebook Finalises WhatsApp Acquisition Facebook announced on the 6th of October it was closing its $22 billion deal to buy WhatsApp after declaring its intentions to take over the cross-platform mobile messaging app back in February. The announcement comes three days after the deal cleared its last hurdle and received approval from the European Commission, which ruled that the purchase wouldn't hurt competition. The U.S. Federal Trade Commission gave the deal its regulatory blessing in April. As part of the deal, WhatsApp cofounder Jan Koum will join Facebook's board of directors. Facebook has promised to run WhatsApp as a separate entity, and WhatsApp's founders are not planning to bring any advertising to the platform. WhatsApp currently claims more than 600 million users. Facebook could have acquired some pretty interesting things for the takeover price tag of $22 billion such as buying 17 homes for every homeless person in America, purchase 381 tons of Gold Bullion, or buy an entire fleet of brand new Boeing 747s.
iOS 8 Updates Slow With the introduction of custom keyboards, Notification Center widgets and lots more, upgrading your Apple device with the iOS 8 update seems like an obvious choice. The reality of the statistics made available by Apple tells a different story with acceptance of the update being far lower than expected. According to stats displayed on the company's developer portal, the proportion of iPhone and iPad owners currently running the latest version on their devices stands at 47 percent, only an increase of 1 percentage point from two weeks previous. By this point last year, iOS 7 uptake was already holding strong at around 60 percent. The drop in the updates popularity could be down to many things but it seems likely a combination of very large install files, the bungled point updates, and the dropping of iPhone 4 support. This could
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be reason enough for many users to stick with what they know, for now. The update is crammed with new features making the lack of downloads surprising. In iOS 8, when an email arrives with details that aren’t already in your contacts, a box appears at the top of the message. Tap either to ignore so it just vanishes or pick add to contacts and the new info is folded into a new or existing contact. It’s painless and satisfying to use and keeps you up to date in the process. The introduction of SwiftKey is a popular feature with the typing system having multiple input choices including SwiftKey Flow where you swipe your finger around the keyboard without lifting it.
Web Browser for Samsung Gear S The Samsung Gear S has received its first web browser, the Smartwatch will boast the latest Opera Mini Browser technology to utilize the devices online capability. Announcing the news, Opera said "The Internet is something we are used to accessing wherever we are and on practically every device we use. But, for some reason, the smartwatch has been stripped of an Internet browser - until today. We're happy to announce that Opera Mini has become the first web browser on a Tizen-based smartwatch, the new Samsung Gear S." Opera claim the browser for the Gear S "includes many touch-friendly features that become extra handy on a smartwatch" Some of the highlight features of the new browser are the website shortcuts that appear as large buttons on Opera Mini's Speed Dial, easy navigation with gesture shortcuts and swipe support for forward and back. The Opera Mini browser also comes with the Smart Page feature that displays links based on the sites visited frequently. The company says, "The Smart Page connects you to your social networks, news, weather, sports, entertainment, and more. You can easily switch between the Smart Page and your Speed Dial by selecting a tab at the top of your screen."
Plastc Replaces Credit Cards For those who are fed up of a jam packed wallet that is next to impossible to coerce from your pocket there is finally an answer. Plastc is a high-tech credit card with an E Ink touchscreen that aims to replace every card and coupon in your wallet. This clever little card which is the size of a normal credit card, connects to your smartphone via Bluetooth Low Energy, once connected to the app you can add all your different accounts, credit cards, discount cards, and more to it. This essentially removes the need to have any more than one card in your wallet at any time, reducing the bulkiness and inconvenience of your wallet overflowing with cards. The card can hold up to 20 cards simultaneously and you can save an unlimited amount of accounts on the app, this means you can switch accounts at any time if needs be. Plastc can also transform into an ID including your picture and signature so a retailer can check if the card is yours. Plastc works like a normal credit card at the pay point, it comes with Chip and PIN hardware, meaning that it will work worldwide after it receives a firmware update in late 2015. It also has a rewritable magnetic strip that changes every time you switch accounts. The Plastc card is extremely secure with a password on the card itself to unlock it, anyone who would try to access your data would need your smartphone, the card, and passwords for both. The card can also send a notification to your smartphone if you stray too far to avoid loss. If you do lose it or suspect that it’s being used by someone else, you can remotely wipe the card, Plastc will sync up with the Wallet app on your phone and all your accounts will be restored. Plastc says you should get a 30-day battery life from the card and you can recharge it with a wireless charging pad. A built-in light sensor can tell when you place the Plastc Card in your wallet triggering the card to go into sleep mode prolonging the battery life.
HTC Holds Off on Wearable Watch It has been a big year for Smartwatches with Samsung, Motorola, and Apple all unveiling the latest in Smartwatch technology. This leaves HTC, one of the world’s largest mobile phone vendors, remaining quiet on the matter until now. The mobile giants were supposed to unveil a Smartwatch of their own by the end of the year, but rumours began circulating in recent months that the entire project was scrapped. It just so happens that the rumours had some truth to them. HTC isn’t launching a wearable device this year as expected. They wanted to be able to introduce a smartwatch into the budding market, but the company has decided to hold off until next year to discuss its wearable strategy instead. “We had originally planned to have a wearable launch in this time frame,” HTC’s Jason Mackenzie commented. “It ended up just not being ready.” Drew Bamford, the head of the team behind HTC’s future wearables, wants to make sure his company’s device is actually worth wearing, unlike many of the wearables that have been released in recent months.
iPhone Fever Thousands of Apple fans stormed Regent Street as the iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus went on sale with record crowds and record sales proving that popularity in Apple iPhone handsets shows no signs of slowing down. It was revealed that over 10 million iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 plus phones were sold in the first 72 hours of being released in various countries around the world. This is up a million on the 5s and 5c a year ago. A massive 4 million of those were pre-orders which is twice the original iPhone 5. “Sales for iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus exceeded our expectations for the launch weekend,” said Apple chief executive Tim Cook. “While our team managed the manufacturing ramp better than ever before, we could have sold many more iPhones with greater supply and we are working hard to fill orders as quickly as possible.” Scenes outside Apple’s UK flagship store in London’s Regent Street on the opening day showed off Apple’s seven-year success story in the Smartphone market.
Parrot To Launch New Zik Headphones Mobile headset firm Parrot has partnered up with French designer Phillipe Starck for
the second time on its Zik 2.0 headphones, which are due to be available in November. Starck is famous for his design work in architecture and interior design, most notably designing a yacht for late Apple CEO Steve Jobs. The headphones, which are a second instalment in the Zik headphones range, come in six colours: black, white, mocha, blue, orange and yellow. Zik 2.0 comes with a capacitive command system that allows users to toggle volume settings, skip songs and answer incoming calls with just one finger. It also has text-to-speech capability which can speak the name of an incoming caller and the ability to make outbound calls when connected with a smartphone.
O2 & Vodafone Eco-Rating System O2 and Vodafone plan to launch an eco-rating system for devices within their range. Eco Rating 2.0 provides a score from zero to five for devices based on manufacturers’ answers to a range of questions, which cover information on the lifecycle of devices, responsible design features and manufacturing choices. Further questions evaluate the material composition of the devices, efficiency of their transport, longevity and ways they enable more sustainable lifestyles. Some manufacturers and network providers have reported the social and environmental impacts of devices but the lack of comparability between the independent approaches has prevented consumers from comparing one mobile against another. O2 head of sustainability Bill Eyres said: “We see Eco Rating 2.0 as the first step in the journey towards an industry standard, building on the pioneering work we carried out with Forum for the Future to bring this innovation to market in 2010. We believe this kind of product transparency will ultimately help empower consumers to make more informed and greener choices.”
Smart Wearable Sales to Quadruple Wearable device sales are predicted to quadruple from 27 million this year to 116 million in 2017, according to a report from juniper research. The prediction goes further to suggest that by 2017 less than 5% of all smartphone will be used with a smart wearable device. The report also states that the market for fitness specific Smart watches will be severally damaged by the wave of Smart watch devices that can carry out the same functions. The report suggests that fitness devices that also offer notifications, such as the Samsung Gear Fit and Razer Nabu could assimilate Smart watch sales, predicting that it will not be until 2017
when Smart watches will be used more than fitness wearables. Juniper also claims that the decline in technological barriers will see larger market players focus on software, such as data banks and operating systems.
European airlines given green light for in-flight mobile calls The turning off of all of portable electronic devices (phones, tablets, laptops etc) during flights may be a thing of the past after The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) said there were no longer any restrictions on the use of PEDs on flights. Passengers travelling on European airlines could soon be allowed to use their mobile phones after their usage was cleared by airline authorities but whether passengers can make inflight calls will be at the discretion of individual airlines. “It is up to each airline to decide to allow the use of PEDs. In order to do this, the airline will have to go through an assessment process, ensuring aircraft systems are not affected in any way by the transmission signals from the PEDs,” the EASA said in a statement. ”For this reason, there may be differences among airlines whether and when PEDs can be used. Passengers must at all times follow the airline crew instructions. Safety always comes first on-board of an aircraft.”
HTC's First Camera HTC has launched its first ever standalone camera and surprisingly it has no screen or viewfinder of any kind. This is an effort for you to actively take part in and enjoy the activity you are recording and not miss out on the important bits while staring at a screen. The HTC RE camera has a grand total of two buttons, the big silver one on the back is the capture button, press it once to snap a still photo, press and hold to record video, the gadget emits an audible cue so you know what you're doing. All photos and footage are saved to the 8GB microSD card that comes with the camera. HTC makes up for the lack of viewfinder or screen by giving the RE an extremely wide-angle lens which is able to capture imagery within a 146-degree field of view. It handles focus by zeroing in on the closest object. The Re doesn't have an "on" switch, instead HTC built a capacitive layer into the handle of the camera so when you touch it, it immediately comes out of standby mode. It also comes alive if you press the capture button (useful if you're wearing gloves) and the exterior of the camera is water-resistant.
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Sennheiser Urbanite Anthony Molloy – Manager of HMV Henry Street
What product are you reviewing? Sennheiser Urbanite Headphones What are your favourite features? The sound quality is excellent, you can feel a real depth to the music. The style is also very distinct and the over ear cups are very soft and comfortable What are your least favourite features? Despite the large cushion on your ears you are still aware that you are wearing large headphones due to the weight What do you think of the look and feel of the product? The overall feel is very sturdy without compromising the stylish look. In fact whilst wearing them I had several compliments and requests to know where to get them. I also love the unique feel and touch of the headband! What do you think of the product performance? Being a music nerd I tested the Urbanites with the new Aphex twin
album, an artist who is famous for his attention to sound and it’s most intricate details. These headphones definitely helped me get the most out of the album and appreciate the quality of the production. One of the main strengths of the headphones is that you can hear the detail within the music you are listening to and this is due to the headphones high quality sound definition
get through design without adding additional batteries. All of the above and the added fact that they are also very comfortable to wear confirms that they are most definitely value! Would you recommend the product? I already have more than once!
Is there anything you would change or enhance? There is a space of about an inch and half between the headband and the wearers head (above the ears), making you feel self-conscious at times. Other Headphones often bring the ear cups in at an angle to counter this, this is however only a small detail Do you think the product was value for money? The overall look, feel and sound quality definitely make the Urbanites value for money! In fact the sound quality is so good that it’s probably as close to noise cancelling as you can Page 9
Top 10 Consumer Electronics
Christmas Products 1
Alcatel OneTouch Pixi Tablets
2
Huawei Talkband B1
RRP: €99.00 - €129.00
4
Vivitar DVR 785HD Pro Action Camcorder
BeeWi Connected Multicolour LED Bulb
RRP: €39.99 Page 10
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Cellularline Portable PowerBank
RRP: €129.99
5
Vivitar DVR 508HD Pro Action Camcorder
RRP: €59.99
7
3
RRP: €19.99
6
Ksix Miracast Dongle
RRP: €29.99
Selfie Stick
RRP: €19.99
9
Jabra Sport Pulse Headphones
RRP: €249.99
RRP: €29.99
10
Alcatel OneTouch A100 HotSpot
RRP: €29.99
Christmas Best Bits
Music Plantronics
RIG
RRP: €99.99
Sennheiser
BackBeat Pro
Urbanites
RRP: €249.99
Nude Audio
Move M
RRP: €49.99
Urbanites XL
RRP: €179.99
RRP: €229.99
Skullcandy
Knockout
Move L
Krusher
RRP: €99.99
RRP: €124.99
RRP: €99.99
Marshall
Minor
RRP: €59.99
Major
RRP: €99.99
Stanmore
RRP: €399.99
Woburn
RRP: €499.99
Sony
ZX110
RRP: €29.99
SRS-X2
XB450AP
RRP: €99.99
RRP: €69.99
SRS-X3
RRP: €159.99
Divoom
Bluetune Bean
RRP: €24.99
RRP: €39.99
iFrogz
Agent
RRP: €15.99 Page 12
On Beat 200
Voombox Travel
RRP: €59.99 Vivitar
Rhythmix
RRP: €24.99
Square Speaker
RRP: €24.99
Voombox Outdoor
RRP: €99.99 Gear4
Espresso Speaker
RRP: €24.99
Christmas Best Bits
Apple iPhone 6 Muvit Folio Cases
RRP: €19.99-€29.99
Cellularline Folio and TPU Cases
RRP: €14.99-€24.99
Skech Hard Shell and Folio Cases
RRP: €19.99-€29.99
OtterBox Protective Cases
RRP: €29.99-€49.95 Zagg invisibleSHIELD Tempered Glass
RRP: €29.99
Case Scenario Hard Shell Cases
RRP: €19.99-€24.99
Xqisit Flip and Folio Cases
RRP: €19.99-€24.99
White Diamonds Designer Cases
RRP: €19.99-€34.99 Adidas Hard Shell and Folio Cases
RRP: €19.99-€34.99 Page 13
Christmas Best Bits
Licensed Gifts Selfie Stick
RRP: €19.99
Accessorize
RRP: €19.99-€29.99
Superman / Batman
RRP: €14.99-€34.99 Page 14
Speakers
Hello Kitty
RRP: €24.99
Converse
RRP: €9.99-€34.99
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
RRP: €14.99-€29.99
RRP: €14.99-€34.99
Disney's Frozen
RRP: €9.99-€69.99
Christmas Products
Gifts for Everyone Gifts for Her
Music Earmuffs
White Diamond Cases
• In-line microphone & answer button • Analogic volume regulation • Adjustable headband
•H andcrafted with Swarovski elements • Made with high quality PET • Scratch resistant and dirt repellent
RRP: €24.99
RRP: €19.99-€34.99
Gifts for Him Jabra Streamer Hands Free Carkit
Music Beanies
• Wireless music & hands-free calls through your car speakers • Connects automatically when you turn on your car
• I ntegrated removable headphones • I n-line microphone & answer button • Volume analogic setting
RRP: €59.99
RRP: €24.99 Gifts for Kids
Mini Buddy Speakers
Music Earmuffs
• Big sound • Ultra-portable • Easy to Use
• Stylish design • Comfortable & warm • 3.5 mm jack
RRP: €14.99
RRP: €24.99
Music Enthusiast Steepletone Retro Radio
Steepletone Retro Record Player
Steepletone Retro Turntable
• Retro record player • MW/FM stereo radio • Rotary controls
• Sixties style look • 3-Speed turntable (33/45/78 rpm) • Illuminated dial scale
•P ortable MW-LW-FM radio •E asy to read dial scale with rotary tuning • Retro design
RRP: €49.99
RRP: €139.99
RRP: €149.99
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Christmas Products
Health & Activity MyKronoz ZeSplash Smartwatch
Sony Smartwatch 3 SWR50
RRP: €149.99
RRP: €239.99
Protrack PT2600 Fitness Tracker
Scosche FitRAIL Exercise Mount
RRP: €49.99
RRP: €39.99
Scosche RHYTHM +
RRP: €99.99 Page 16
Protrack PT5200 Fitness Tracker
RRP: €59.99
Sony Smartband Talk SWR30
RRP: €169.99 Scosche RHYTHM Bluetooth Pulse Monitor
RRP: €79.99 Plantronics BackBeat FIT Wireless Headphones
RRP: €129.99
Christmas Products
Health & Activity Ksix Licra Sports Armband
RRP: €19.99
Alcatel OT Boomband
RRP: €39.99
Sony Smartband SWR10
RRP: €99.99
Ksix LED Sports Armband
RRP: €24.99
Huawei Talkband B1
RRP: €119.99
MyKronoz Fit
RRP: €59.99
i-Gotu Bluetooth Smart Speed Cadence Bike Sensor
RRP: €39.99
Samsung Gear Fit
RRP: €149.99
MyKronoz ZeBracelet
RRP: €99.99 Page 17
Hello from Fónfix Your accredited repair partner Service improvements Find my iPhone integration We have been working hard on our services and have completed an integration project with Apple. Our online tools can now check whether ‘Find my iPhone’ is active for both trade-in and repair services and will prompt you to ask the customer to disable the service before the unit can be logged. This fantastic improvement will deliver an improved repair service as we will be able to process all received iPhones and won’t need to return any unrepaired. It will also protect you from taking any iPhones as trade-ins which still have ‘Find my iPhone’ active and as such have no value!
Sony Level 4 Repair Accreditation Fónfix has been awarded level 4 Repair Accreditation from Sony. This allows Fónfix to carry out chip-level repairs on Sony devices. As these repairs can now be carried out in-house this will result in a quicker service for you and for your customers!
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Help is here – Hints and tips Mobile Security According to McAfee, the average user stores €30,000 worth of “digital assets” on our mobile devices including media, professional information and personal correspondence. However many of us don’t protect ourselves as well as we should - 50% of us don’t even use a lock code! Poor phone security leaves our sensitive/personal information including photos, videos, online login details, banking information and work files vulnerable. If this information is not adequately protected a 3rd party could gain access to your data and the services you use on your phone. Intel recommend the following steps to keep your mobile phone secure: 1. Use a lock code 2. Only install apps from trusted App stores or Developers 3. Back up your data 4. Keep your phone updated with the most recent software and security updates 5. Don’t hack or jailbreak your device as this can open up security flaws 6. Always log out of banking and shopping sites and only use these on trusted Wi-Fi networks 7. Turn off Wi-Fi, location services and Bluetooth when not in use 8. Avoid texting or emailing personal information 9. Don’t open links/attachments from unsolicited emails
Our Christmas Opening hours: Tuesday December 23rd – Open Wednesday December 24th – Closed
Happy Christmas from Fonfix!
Wishing you all the best for the festive period and the New Year! Should anything happen to your device over the Christmas period don’t forget that we’re here to bring your damaged device back to life!
Thursday December 25th – Closed Friday December 26th – Closed Saturday December 27th – Closed Sunday December 28th – Closed Monday December 29th – Closed Tuesday December 30th – Open Wednesday December 31st – Closed Thursday January 1st – Closed Friday January 2nd - Open
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Christmas Gifts
Samsung Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 - 7.0 & 10.1
RRP: €199.00 - €349.00 Samsung Galaxy Note Pro 12.2 Universal Bluetooth Keyboard
RRP: €79.90 Samsung Galaxy Tab 4, 7", 10" Book Covers
RRP: €39.90 - €49.90 Page 20
Samsung Galaxy Tab S - 8.4 & 10.5
RRP: €399.00 - €499.00 Samsung Galaxy Tab S, 10.5" Cover
RRP: €39.90 Samsung Level Box Speaker
RRP: €159.99
Samsung Galaxy Tab S 10.5 Keyboard Case
RRP: €129.90 Samsung Galaxy Tab 4, 7" Kids Grip Cover
RRP: €49.90 Samsung Level Headphones
RRP: €349.99
New Launches
Samsung Samsung Gear S & Gear Circle
Samsung have recently unveiled the Samsung Gear S, the next generation smart wearable device that expands the Smartphone experience to the wrist. The new Samsung Gear S delivers an up-todate smart wearable experience with 3G connectivity and wearable optimised features to meet the evolving needs of consumers.
Designed with an elegant, curved Super AMOLED display and flexible band, Samsung Gear S fits comfortably on the user’s wrist. Through 3G connectivity, the Samsung Gear S offers a new, powerful wearable experience and gives consumers the freedom to live their life on the go. The Samsung Gear S extends its communication capabilities to include 3G as well as Bluetooth and WiFi connectivity, allowing users to stay informed with seamless notifications from social networks, calendars and applications even when away from their phone. It lets users instantly reply to incoming messages using the onscreen keyboard, or utilise enhanced S voice functionality to ensure tasks can be completed immediately. With the Samsung Gear S people can seamlessly make and receive calls directly from their wrist, or get calls forwarded from their Smartphones. The Samsung Gear S is also a perfect health and fitness companion with more enhanced multi-sensors, built-in GPS, and robust S Health features. In addition, applications such as Nike+ Running allow users to track their runs and stay motivated while on the move, without their Smartphone. Also announced with the Samsung Gear
S is the new Samsung Gear Circle. When paired with a Smartphone, users can easily receive calls, listen to music, and make voice commands in style through a Bluetooth connection. It features a magnetic lock which clasps around the user’s neck when not in use, as well as a vibrate function to signal incoming calls and notifications.
Samsung Level Box Mini The Samsung Level Box Mini is the latest addition to the Samsung Level series of premium audio products. It offers users a smart, seamless user experience combined with Samsung’s iconic design and premium sound technology. The Samsung Level Box Mini delivers the same high-quality sound as the Level Box but within a lighter, more compact metallic body. The Level Box Mini comes
in an assortment of rich, vivid colours giving consumers a stylish, affordable and exceptional listening experience. The Samsung Level Box Mini sports a large (55mm) stereo speaker and a passive radiator, optimised to deliver premiumquality sound that is powerful, crisp and balanced. The Level Box mini is compatible with the Samsung Level App which provides volume Control, text-to-speech, S Voice and SoundAlive. To pair the device, users can simply place a Near-Field Communications (NFC) enabled Smartphone near the Level Box Mini to quickly make a connection. Controlling the speaker is also simple with its built-in buttons that allow you to play or stop a song, adjust the volume, and even accept or reject calls.
Samsung Galaxy Alpha Samsung recently unveiled its new design approach with the Galaxy Alpha. The latest addition to Samsung’s Galaxy
Smartphone line, the Galaxy Alpha features a sophisticated design in a carefully constructed compact body with a metal frame and a solid finish, while still maintaining the flagship Galaxy experience. Elegant and practical, the Galaxy Alpha is the optimal convergence of style and cutting-edge technology. Created to help consumers express their unique style without sacrificing functionality, the refined Galaxy Alpha features a sophisticated design with a metal frame, elegantly curved corners and a tactile soft back cover. In addition, it is visually balanced, with the perfect contrast of both a calming, soft matte finish and an eye-catching reflection from the metal frame. At less than 7mm thick, the Galaxy Alpha is also one of the slimmest Galaxy devices ever. Despite its slim and light design, the Galaxy Alpha provides users with the same powerful hardware and features users expect from a flagship Galaxy mobile device. The device is equipped with a brilliant 4.7-inch HD Super AMOLED display as well as an advanced camera and real time HDR for an unrivalled viewing and photo experience, it also includes Ultra-Power Saving Mode, S Health, Finger Print Scanner, Private Mode and connectivity with the latest Samsung Gear Fit, Gear Live and Gear 2 wearables. For more information regarding any of the above Samsung products please contact your Fónua Account Manager or email salesteam@fonua.com
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Competition Time
Win a Plantronics BackBeat Pro Immerse yourself in music and block out the noise whether working, travelling, or relaxing. Plantronics® BackBeat PRO wireless, active noise cancelling headphones deliver all the brilliance and nuance of your music while tuning out distractions so you can hear yourself think. With up to 24 hours of continuous wireless use. You’re going to need a longer playlist! KEY FEATURES • Up to 24 hours continuous wireless streaming • On-demand Active Noise Cancelling (ANC) • Plantronics signature audio • Stays charged longer using smart power management • OpenMic feature lets you hear your surroundings • Automatic music play/pause when headphones are put on/removed • Switch audio between two connected Bluetooth® devices • Cushioned over-the ear design for long wearing comfort • Ballistic nylon travel sleeve protects headphones • On-screen headset battery meter • Hear status alerts for remaining battery and more
WIN PLANTRONICS BACKBEAT PRO HEADPHONES To be in with a chance of winning Plantronics® BackBeat PRO headphones simply answer the following question:
Q. How many hours of wireless streaming do the Plantronics® BackBeat PRO headphones provide? Email your answers to editor@fonua.com
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WIN
Store of the Quarter Congratulations Carphone Warehouse, Mahon Point Hi Fónua, I would like to nominate our Samsung Experience Store in Mahon Point for the Fónua Store of the Quarter award. Since launching the new Experience Store, Derry and his team have always outperformed the targets that have been set. The appetite for excellent customer service, enthusiasm for top class sales, and expert product knowledge across the full range of Samsung Genuine accessories is displayed by every member on a daily basis. Derry and the team, first and foremost, aim to understand their customers’ needs before making recommendations on any product, displaying an aptitude for great customer experience, which is evident in the excellent customer feedback that is consistently received.
Many Thanks, Gary Cronin - Commercial Executive (Non Cellular & Tablets) Carphone Warehouse Ireland
If you would like to see your store receive the award next quarter please send in your nomination. Winners are chosen on the nomination supplied so please include as much information as possible. Please send the nomination to editor@fonua.com
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Made for Action
Your Perfect Workout Partner BackBeat® FIT
These stable, comfortable Bluetooth® headphones provide all the power, safety features, and premium audio you need to stay motivated and moving, indoors or out.
Headphones with mic + armband
To find out more about this product please contact your Fonua Account Manager.
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