Many of you were waiting for this dual-sliding handset which was already showcased by FCC a time ago. This new successor of the “old” Helio Ocean now boasts more attractive red/black design as well as a bigger screen – 2.6″ QVGA resolution display.
Helio bet on the popularity of the Ocean “one” and equipped this phone again with 3G high-speeds, 2MP camera, Stereo Bluetooth, and microSD memory support up to 2GB. For social services lovers and passionate texters it offers a big support of various services: Google Talk, Ultimate Inbox, Yahoo!, AOL, Microsoft Windows Live and Google, Facebook, MySpace, Flickr and YouTube.
The Ocean 2 also features a built-in GPS with Google Maps and GPS tagging, 3.5 mm headset jack, 3D games, and preload Opera Mini. Well, in summary, the Ocean 2 is the “old” Ocean with a new “skin” and improved screen size but available under 150USD.
Helio Ocean 2
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According to the FCC documents, Pantech together with Helio will announce the high anticipated Ocean 2 or also known as OZ 2. The device will feature a QVGA display like its predecessor, the Ocean. Full HTML browser you will be able to control with a QWERTY keyboard as well as with numeric keys.
The phone will also include Bluetooth, microSD support and a 2 megapixel camera. In dual-slide form factor it will support EVDO 3G data. We can also say that Virgin Mobile has confirmed the launch of this device however there are no details on the price or availability.
Pantech / Helio Ocean 2 / OZ 2
source Phone Scoop
Virgin Mobile USA has announced that it has completed its acquisition of Helio, a joint venture between SK Telecom and EarthLink, the deal provides Virgin Mobile USA entry into the postpaid market. This $40 million deal closed has also unveiled the new branding message to highlight the acquisition: “Helio By Virgin Mobile: Plan To Have It All.”
Helio shareholders SK Telecom and EarthLink have received limited partnership units and shares equivalent to 13 million shares of Virgin Mobile USA Class A common stock, with a value of $38 million based on the average closing price of Virgin Mobile USA’s Class A shares, as of two trading days before and two trading days after the date of announcement. In addition, SK Telecom and Virgin Group will each invest $25 million in Virgin Mobile USA for preferred share.
Virgin mobile plans to include the launch of the Shuttle, Virgin Mobile USA’s first handset enabled to integrate such Helio services as Buddy Beacon; and the enhancement of Helio’s $80 A La Carte plan, effective today, to include Unlimited Minutes rather than the current 1500 minute allocation.
Although at this moment the two customer care services and sales operations are separate but Transition of Helio’s approximate 170,000 postpaid members and Virgin Mobile’s 5 million prepaid customers has been seamless and further integration planned over the next several months
WARREN, N.J. /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ — Virgin Mobile USA, Inc. (NYSE: VM), a leading national provider of wireless communications services, today announced that it has entered into an agreement to acquire Helio, a joint venture between SK Telecom and EarthLink, Inc. (NASDAQ: ELNK) providing highly advanced postpaid products and services with unique user applications. (more…)
