BenQ unveils T80

BenQ has revealed the latest model in its under-rated smartphone lineup - the T80.

The smooth glossy finish is likely to catch the eye of the fashion conscious (and their fingerprints too) and the slider design is reminiscent of something you might see from HTC.

The T80 is quad-band GSM and comes equipped with a microSD card slot. 

The handset comes with built in WiFi and, remarkably, NFC which is a short-range communications technology that allows instant payment at transport systems and, in fact any NFC enabled device. Think Oyster here in London and you are on the right track, only with your phone.

"The initial response to the news about our upcoming NFC phones – from both mobile phone users and service providers in Taiwan – has been extremely promising," said Barry Dai, manager of product business management team, BenQ Corporation. "We’re strongly encouraged by the demand generated by highly successful NFC trials in Taiwan – from transportation to mobile banking and payment services – and look forward to continued collaboration with major industry partners to enable the best NFC user experience possible."