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While I’m not really into all the pre-paid thing, I find Virgin Mobile USA’s strategy quite interesting. No, they’re not adding powerful smartphones to their portfolio, rather they focus on appealing low-end devices.
Lately, they’ve announced the first handset from LG to its offering called “Aloha.” It’s small (3.5×1.9×0.9 inches), light (2.7-ounces), has a metallic front and matte back finish, which gives this device that appealing simple look and feel. In terms of specs, this $34.99 priced handset brings basic phone features like speakerphone and voice-activated dialing. Plus, there are two preinstalled games on the phone – ZooZoo Club and Battle Reversi.
Finally, LG Aloha looks quite customizable and the carrier will make and auction special signature versions to help its charitable partners – StandUp For Kids, Children’s Health Fund and YouthNoise.
About The Author
Dusan Belic
Dusan has been using smartphones since their introduction and is now following the latest trends in the industry. The "convergence" is what he's most excited about, and writing about it is the next logical thing to do. He thinks that using a smartphone is what everyone who cares about their time should do. In addition to his interests in mobile phones, Dusan also loves to experiment with the latest web and mobile 2.0 services. The idea of accessing and managing your information from any device no matter where you are simply amazes him. Whether it's an online to-do list, note taking service or a video sharing social network, he's there to try it out. He admits though, he's still searching for the ultimate web-based organizational tool, which "sings" perfectly with the mobile PIM application. Dusan used to run SymbianWatch.com which later became part of IntoMobile. He lives in Serbia, South-East Europe, from where he edits the site on a daily basis.
