Virgin Mobile SliceThin and Cheap
Let quickly go over its . . . Basic FeaturesFull color screenYes, at least the screen is full color and you can use for either ...Text MessagingYes you can text, and Virgin has some good plans if you do a lot of it.or Mobile Web BrowsingLikewise, Virgin has some usable web browsing plan (for a prepaid/no contract provider) where you can actually look at the websites you want to visit. The plans are still not as good as what they offer in Canada, but that's probably depends on who provides their network in the United States.But you'll probably use it mostly for talking in which case you can also use its . . . Speaker phone capabilityThe two-way speaker phone gives you the option not to have to rely on a wired hands-free headset since this original Slice does not have Bluetooth support.M4/T4 HAC-ratingThe phone has not been rated for HAC (hearing aid compatibility) rating however it is TTY/TDD-enabled if you want to hook it up.Size and WeightIn addition to being thin, it also weighs only 2.3 ounces.Battery LifeYou get a little under 4 hours talk time and about 11 days standby time. The Talk time is standard, while the standby time is a little better than some of their other phones - perhaps because it's a basic phone.AccessoriesAlong with a wired handsfree headset, you can also get a travel or car charger.The Virgin Mobile Slice(manual) is a basic thin, lightweight, compact phone that doesn't try to be anything else. You can check out some deals on this and other Virgin Mobile phones below . . .
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The original Virgin Mobile Slice is an thin open-face style basic phone which is still available from some outlets. It's main advantage is its compact size and low cost. While it has been superceded by the Super Slice, you can still get it -- sometimes free with the purchase of about $20 of airtime or for about $12 by itself from big box stores Circuit City.
