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T-Mobile announces four affordable Android handsets for the holidays

Categories: Android, HTC, Huawei, LG, Motorola, T-Mobile
By: , IntoMobile
Monday, November 1st, 2010 at 8:44 AM

T-Mobile Android

After rolling out the high-end G2 and myTouch 4G, T-Mobile unveiled its lineup of affordable Android handsets. These low-cost offerings will debut on November 3rd and will include the following handsets:

  • T-Mobile Comet is an entry-level offering with a 528 MHz processor, 2.8-inch touchscreen display, 3.2 megapixel camera, and a black finish.  Manufactured by Huawei, the T-Mobile Comet will be available for $9.99 after $50 rebate and a two-year contract. It is also available on a prepaid basis for less than $200 (plus taxes and fees) which makes it a very affordable prepaid option.
  • LG Optimus T is another entry-level handset with a 600 MHz processor, 3.2-inch full touch screen display and a 3.2 megapixel camera with video capture. The Optimus T includes a voice actions feature that provides advanced voice command features. The Optimus T will be available in burgundy or titanium for $29.99 after $50 mail-in rebate and two-year contract.
  • Motorola DEFY is a rugged Android handset equipped to be scratch-resistant, water-resistant, and dust-proof. The DEFY has an 800MHz processor, a 3.7-inch full touch screen,  a 5-megapixel camera with flash and video capture, and MOTORBLUR. The Motorola DEFY is available in a black and linen finish for $99.99 after $50 mail-in rebate and two-year contract.
  • Motorola CHARM is another entry-level handset that includes MOTOBLUR. The CHARM features a full QWERTY keyboard, 2.8-inch touchscreen display, 600MHz processor, and a 3-megapixel camera. It also includes BACKTRACK, a rear touchpad that makes web browsing and handset navigation easy. The Motorola CHARM is available in a golden bronze or cabernet finish for $49.99 after $50 mail-in rebate and two-year contract..

With it diverse lineup of Android handsets, T-Mobile is defending its title as the darling of Android. While Verizon and its DROID lineup grabs a lot of attention, T-Mobile has more Android handsets than any other carrier in the US. Android is all about choice and T-Mobile is leading the way. Press release in on the next page.

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Kelly Hodgkins

Kelly spent the last four years covering mobile technology at places like BGR, Gizmodo and The Unofficial Apple Weblog. Before writing, she spent a few years working with and teaching others how to use Adobe Flash and Macromedia Director. Even earlier than that, she spent several years as a Ph.D student in Microbiology. When she's not writing, she can be found fishing the lakes and hiking the mountains of Western Maine with her husband and tribe of children. You can follow her on Twitter @kellyhodgkins.

  • Anonymous

    This is great, I will definitely get one!