Snapper for Virgin Mobile

I guess it is common knowledge that most of Virgin Mobile's list of available mobile phones deserve to be on the trash bin than on the display shelf. Of course, we already have the notion that Virgin Mobile's target market is obviously not the top of the consumer pyramid, but having edgy mobile phones at a low cost will definitely boost their sales. But Virgin has a few mobile phones that could take a hit and still dazzle people.
One of those would be the Virgin Snapper from Audiovox. As a name, Audiovox does not have good reputation when it comes to mobile phones (though their other products kick ass), but the Snapper begs to differ. The basic and advanced features of the Snapper do more than punch. The Snapper blows! And for $39.99, the Snapper is worth more than that. Virgin also has a wide range of cell phone accessories for the Snapper, such cell phone cases and cell phone covers, so suiting the Snapper won't be a problem.
Simply put, the Snapper is a great phone with a not so great name.

LG Aloha for Virgin Mobile

The LG Aloha sports a sleek design and a beautiful exterior finish which is enticing to the eyes. Or rather so minimalist that it could be regarded as a so-so mobile phone. But judgments are really subjective, so here's my subjective view of the LG Aloha for Virgin Mobile. Now that we are past the outside, let's go check the features and how they fare on my personal meter.
The LG Aloha is not a highly-advanced mobile phone with complicated features. The Aloha is basically a phone. So for those who are looking for flip phone with camera and stuff, you are in the wrong hole. Otherwise, the Aloha weighs in at 2.7 ounces, practically light. But the plastic feel that you get once you hold the phone will turn you off instantly.
But if that won't throw you off, then the goodies will come, I think. The Aloha commands a decent performance for phone conversation. Call quality is good but not spectacular. One can actually hear some background noise but not loud enough to disrupt the entire conversations.
If you are thinking of getting this phone and have it customized with cell phone cases, cell phone covers and other mobile phone accessories, you are wasting your bucks pal. Even if Virgin Mobile offers it at $19.99, it's not worth it.
The LG Aloha is a sucker for a mobile phone. No more, no less.

The Slicing of The Slice

Virgin Mobile has its share of mobile phones that either cut it, or get cut. The Virgin Mobile Slice is one of those that get more than a cut, the Slice got sliced. In an era where camera phones with highly advanced features practically rule the industry, the Virgin Mobile Slice seems to be out of place.

Though the VM Slice has provided itself some airbags with its web browser and speakerphone, the hard-to-press buttons and the not-so awesome display negated what would have been the VM Slice’s saving grace. Apart from that, the VM Slice looks like the Motorola SLVR L2. If you think you are better off with the SLVR L2, you are right. With a long list of mobile phone accessories such as cell phone cases, cell phone covers, and et cetera, customizing the SLVR L2 is a lot easier than the VM Slice, which has limited cell phone accessories out in the market.

Another major contrasting detail that widens the gap between the VM Slice and the SLVER L2 is that the latter is Bluetooth-enabled while the former is not. Having Bluetooth connectivity is a big plus for all phones. Having none is another nail to the coffin.

For $29.99, the mediocre performance of the VM Slice might prove to be a good deal. That is, if you are just looking for a phone, no more, no less.

Cro-Magnon Man Brings Home a Marbl

Cro-Magnon: Me got new Kyocera Marbl from Virgin.

Neanderthal: Me look Marbl. *gasps* Marbl clamshell. But beautiful phone.

Cr0-Magnon: Me agree. Very light. Easy for me carry.

Neanderthal: Beautiful.

Cro-Magnon: Light.

Neanderthal: Good display. Colorful. Me like many colors.

Cro-Magnon: Me too. But no camera. I cannot take mammoth pictures.

Neanderthal: I like mammoth stew.

Cro-Magnon: Phone quality very good.

Neanderthal: Mammoth bones and marrow. Good.

Cro-Magnon: Yeah. I love mammoth stew as well. Anyway, the design is sleek and the cell phone antenna is internal. Plus, the mobile phone accessories for this phone are also available in the market. Chargers, cell phone batteries and the likes. So I think i made a good choice with this phone. Sound quality is awesome as well. Excellent voice clarity at both ends. Too bad it does not have a camera.

Neanderthal: Me not know your English good.

Cro-Magnon: Me neither. Now, let's go get 'em mammoths!

Virgin Releases Kyocera Wild Card

Virgin Mobile has just added another cool phone on its line-up: the Kyocera Wild Card.

This mobile phone is feature-packed and ideal for those who wants a phone with something more. Since Virgin Mobile's target market tends to concentrate more on the young but sophisticated individuals, the Wild Card seems to be the perfect phone to offer. Though the box-like design of this mobile phone may seem un-stylish, the Wild Card is not unattractive, either. Beneath its boxy looks are features that will blow any other mobile phone anytime.

The Kyocera Wild Card has a built-in organizer, which is great for arranging meetings and appointments. The pictures its 1.3 mega pixel camera takes boast of top color quality. This mobile phone is also Bluetooth enabled, so working with Bluetooth headsets and other devices is no problem. However, the sound quality is the phone's setback. The distortions and background noise may not dirupt a conversation, but they do catch attention. Battery life is excellent. Talktime lasts up to an average of 4 hours and standby time can go far as 6 days.

The Kyocera Wild Card package from Virgin Mobile includes original Kyocera accesseories: AC wall charger, cell phone batteries, and a Kyocera headset. Available for $99.99, the Kyocera Wild Card is a good deal.