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The second generation of the popular LG Optimus V, the Android-powered LG Optimus Slider for Virgin Mobile offers excellent on-the-go multimedia features–and with none of the contract obligations. With Virgin Mobile, you can choose a monthly plan with unlimited data, text and voice or just purchase the minutes and text you need (learn more below) Easy messaging with full QWERTY keyboard. Slim profile when closed. The Optimus Slider delivers the convenience of a full QWERTY keyboard with th
- 3G-enabled, Android-powered smartphone with 3.2-inch touchscreen, slide-out QWERTY keyboard, and access to wide range of Google mobile services
- No monthly contracts with Virgin Mobile’s Beyond Talk unlimited data, text and voice plan (or by-the-minute PayLo plans)
- 800 MHz processor; Wireless-N Wi-Fi networking; 3.2-MP camera/camcorder; Bluetooth stereo music; GPS navigation and location services
- Up to 3.8 hours of talk time, up to 288 hours (12 days) of standby time; released in October, 2011
- What’s in the Box: handset, rechargeable battery, charger, 2 GB microSD memory card, quick start guide
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What customers say about LG Optimus Slider Prepaid Android Phone (Virgin Mobile)?
More Than Expected,
I recently switched from Sprint to Virgin Mobile. At first, I bought a used Blackberry 8530. It was a terrible phone and it stopped communicating with Virgin Mobile within a week. On the hunt for a new phone, I heard about the Optimus V. It kinda reminded me of the Hero in it’s look and capabilities, and coming from an EVO 4G with Sprint, that really didn’t seem like enough.
That’s when I found the Optimus Slider. The Slider has an 800mhz processor, which I feared would still be too slow, but was actually very snappy. Without the bloatware UI you find on HTC phones, this phone despite not being as powerful as my Evo, actually is faster in the menus. I used to get lag all the time with my Evo, and so far nothing with this (and this is while running live wallpapers and alternate launchers like Go Launcher).
The phone plays all the apps well that I had stored on my Android account, and works flawlessly with Amazon’s app store. This was a huge plus for me, as when I rooted my Nook Color I had all sorts of problems running many applications. Everything on this however works flawlessly.
The keyboard’s buttons are huge, and feel much easier to type on than other slide out keyboards. I never mess up while typing now, and never use the on screen keyboard. The red accents on the keys give it a very nice “droid” look, and the included Home/Menu/Back/Search buttons on the keyboard are a nice touch.
The camera is pretty ho hum. 3.2 Megapixels and no flash. It records video, which is a plus, but only has a rear facing camera. Overall, it’s much worse than my Evo, but then again, my Evo’s cameras weren’t good enough to take high quality photos in either. I usually use my stand-alone camera for good photos, so on the go quick snapshots work just fine for what it is.. a phone.
The slider is quite smooth. In fact it’s better quality than my old Playstation GO’s slider, which violently snapped into place. This is much smoother and doesn’t wobble like my GO’s slider once fully pulled out.
All in all, this is my first LG phone, and I have to say, I’m very impressed. For what I paid (168 free shipping) with no contract, it really highlights how much other carriers are over-charging for their phones (most of which are 5-600 out of contract!). It was nice to be able to replace my Blackberry without waiting for a contract to expire. I simply went out and bought a new one at the same price everyone else pays. The 3G is just as fast as the 3G on Sprint, so for 35 out the door for unlimited data and texts, it’s a no brainer. I’m very happy I finally left Sprint, and I’m very happy with this phone.
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|Replace your Intercept now!,
If you are still suffering with an Intercept, this is the phone for you! Although the specs say the screen is the same size, the Slider screen is higher resolution and slightly larger. Physically it is a little flatter and wider and it feels like a much more upscale device. There is virtually no lag in the UI, versus the tens of seconds on the Intercept. Physical Android keys mean positive feedback that you pressed one.
Games like Angry Birds and Nano Panda run great. Music output is clean, and videos play smoothly. Photos and videos are also an improvement over the Intercept.
The Android 2.3 dialer interface is MUCH improved over the one in 2.2 on the Intercept and you’ll find yourself using fewer keystrokes and accidentally hanging up or re-dialing a lot less often. Recommend Mintues Checker for Virgin Mobile from the Market to keep track of how many minutes you have left. Skype also works almost okay over the 3G data connection, but there is enough distortion that touch tones don’t work. Skype over WiFi is great with a headset, and toll free calls in the US are free on Skype (e.g. conference bridge numbers) and of course don’t use any of your Virgin Mobile minutes.
Google turn by turn navigation with GPS and satellite images is there, although you have to download a voice synthesis app from the Market before you get voice prompts (it tells you which one to download).
Voice dialing is supported, but I highly recommend Choice Dialer+ Free for this phone, as you get confirmation of names before it calls unlike the native Google dialer that will happily start to call your ex-girlfriend or the San Diego Zoo when you asked it to call your Mom.
On the downside, battery life isn’t as good as an Intercept. While actively fiddling it is surprising how fast it burns through battery. With JuiceDefender and ATK I CAN make it through a business day with about 40% power left. Red lettering on the keyboard is difficult to read in low light and numbers require pressing the Fn key. It also seems slow to charge (takes well over an hour). Also Flash is not supported on this device, but there is a YouTube app. Lack of a light sensor means you sometimes have to manually adjust brightness to avoid being blinded, or to read outside.
Like the Optimus V you can enable the hidden WiFi Hotspot function, but unfortunately on this device it still doesn’t work. PDANet on the Market does work fine.
If you are making an hour or two of calls a day and check email SMS very 30 mins or so this phone should work out great for you. If you are on an Intercept, this is a no brainer upgrade for you.
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|Great new phone for Virgin Mobile,
Not sure why currently the shipment time is 5-8 weeks on Amazon, but I picked this up today from Best Buy (begrudgingly). The phone is basically the older Optimus V, which I currently have, with a faster processor (800Mhz vs 600Mhz – I could tell a big difference when using the operating system, it’s much snappier now), more internal memory (512MB vs 256MB), a physical keyboard, and Anroid 2.3 (vs 2.2). It’s really a nice phone that you can tell is made well – the fit and finish is really nice. The keyboard slider works well too – it’s a very smooth action that just feels right. My only complaint for this phone is that it has a fairly small screen of 3.2″. It’s just a little on the small side for browsing webpages and such. Also, now that I think about it, I wish the camera had a flash for it. I do highly recommend this phone though if you’re looking to switch to Virgin Mobile or to upgrade your Optimus V or Intercept.
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