The LG Optimus Slider is all set to arrive through Virgin Mobile USA, thus expanding this prepaid carrier’s Android smartphone lineup. As the name suggests, this Optimus slides-out to reveal a QWERTY for comfortable typing when texting or chatting on Facebook.
This Gingerbread powered LG Optimus Slider sports a 3.2-inch touchscreen with a bright display. Its rear-panel is embedded with a 3.2MP camera to capture those picture perfect moments. It comes with Bluetooth 3.0 and users can browse as well as run apps on the 3G Sprint Network. If prospective users are trying to look for a noteworthy feature that will set this smartphone apart then it may probably be the Virgin Mobile Live 2.0 social networking lifestyle application.
“With the new LG Optimus Slider we’re bringing our customers an updated operating system and slide-out keyboard,†comments Mark Lederman, Business Line director, Virgin Mobile USA. “According to NPD Group, year-over-year preference for a touchscreen has tripled among prepaid buyers, and 21 percent[1] of all customers say that having a QWERTY keyboard is a motivating factor in making a purchase. Coupled with the popularity we’ve seen on the LG Optimus V we’re looking forward to bringing this fresh option to Virgin Mobile.â€
The lifestyle app gives access to the Virgin Mobile music stream hosted by DJ Abbey Bradenm, live-music performance videos and comprises ‘check in’ features at special events. There is something in here for the social butterflies too, as status updates made through this app directly sync on user’s Facebook and Twitter pages.
The LG Optimus Slider is expected to arrive on the carrier’s website at a price of $199.99 (approx. Rs. 9,801) from October 17 onwards. The smartphone will be available from October 31 through Best Buy, RadioShack stores and on November 6 and 13 at Target and in Sprint Stores, respectively.
