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.

Virgin Mobile to release first LG phone

Virgin Mobile has recently released their first phone by LG Electronics, a popular handset manufacturer. This phone is a slim, sleek looking clam shell phone, called the Aloha. It comes in a clean, all white design, with a solid features package all at a low cost. It will have a 3.5" x 1.9" LCD screen, featuring mp3 compatibility and multimedia text messaging. With these selling points it is sure to appeal to its target market.

Customers get a good quality LG made phone with this partnership. However, more importantly, Virgin Mobile gets the benefits of having developed a relationship with LG. Now, Virgin Mobile customers can expect more from LG in the future. With Virgin Mobile's outstanding service and credentials to back them up, I'm sure there will be nothing slowing down the Virgin/LG pair anytime soon.

Virgin Mobile - The Best Prepaid Service in the US!

JD Power and Associates recent rankings put Virgin Mobile USA as the #1 prepaid wireless service provider for customer satisfaction in the US. According to JD Power, Virgin Mobile excelled over their competition in many different aspects of their business, including cost of service, service plan variety, and account management. This is the second year in a row that they have been honored with this title, so they must be doing something right. Hopefully we can continue to see great service from Virgin in the future.

Virgin Mobile to offer IPO.

Virgin Mobile, in a move to strut their status, has filled for an IPO which will take the company public and launch its shares for the public to trade. It's no surprise to anyone that Virgin Mobile is a highly successful virtual operator over here in the states, so this move only shows us the level on which this company has grown. Virgin Mobile will be listed under "VM" respectively and it has been predicted that they will generate an estimated $100 million with their entrance into the marketplace. Sprint / Nextel, the carrier representative for their American branch, will probably receive a nice amount of that $100 million, but we all know that when one gets a large sum of cash debt is the first place we go. Good job Virgin Mobile, you've not let everyone know how successful you are.

Cheers,

John

Vigin Mobile Offering 3 Free Phones

Virgin Mobile is holding a special promotion in which new users will receive a free phone when opening a contract due to the phones being bundled with $20 worth of airtime. This is a great deal if you're just about to switch over to Virgin Mobile because no one really wants to turn down anything free and the fact that you get great phones along with great service is a win win situation. The three phones included in this promotion include the Kyocera Oystr, Kyocera K10 Royale, and the Kyocera Shorty and the offer is valid through 6/24/2007.

Cheers,

John