Helio Ocean 2 from Virgin Mobile is built originally by Pantech. The general look remains much the same, but this model brings improvements on the original. The Helio Ocean 2 has smoother lines and a better color scheme as well. The keypad is convenient to use and the new dual-mode optical/mechanical d-pad works quite well.
The problem is with the EV-DO 3G connectivity, which is a tad bit too slow. So that makes browsing difficult. That notwithstanding, this gadget is still great to use. The Ocean 2 is a dual slider, with both the QWERTY keyboard and numeric pad sliding out in different directions. The Helio Ocean 2 is now available online from Virgin Mobile for US$150, after rebates.
Check out pictures of this mobile phone. We will be posting a video very soon, so make sure to come back for it.
Two unannounced Kyocera mobile phones, the X-tc and Jax, featured recently on the Virgin Mobile Website. The X-tc was spotted about a month back, the details of which are also published on the Kyocera Website. The Kyocera X-tc is a slide phone with a full QWERTY keyoard. Besides that, it comes with a 1.3MP camera, stereo Bluetooth, media player with dedicated control keys, Web browser, microSD card slot and preloaded applications such as Facebook and MySpace. The X-tc is priced at $100.
Kyocera X-tc
The Kyocera Jax is the re-branded S1300 Melo, which is already available from carriers such as MetroPCS and Cricket. This ultra-thin candybar-style phone gives the user basic features such as mobile web and messaging. The pricing of this simple phone has not been revealed yet.
Here is a full two-part video review of the Helio Ocean 2 for Virgin Mobile. This dual slide phone contains both the usual and the QWERTY keyboard, microSD slot, 1GB internal storage, 3MP camera, In-browser Flash support, Touch-sensitive directional pad, 30fps video recording and PC Sync.
The Samsung m320, as you can see in the pic, is your average flip phone. This slim, fairly good-looking, mobile phone has now completed its journey to the Great North. The Samsung m320 is now available with Virgin Mobile Canada. Its features include VGA camera, 1.9” inside display, voice dial and Bluetooth.
The phone weighs only about 95 grams, so it is really light. This one is a definite yes if you are looking for a nice, pleasant-looking phone, which does not have over-the-top features to it. And yes, this comes with a three-year contract. In case you want a no-strings version, you have to shell out an extra $79.99.
