Sprint-owned Virgin Mobile will lower the price of its Beyond Talk "unlimited" voice, data, and text messaging plan to $55 per month, but raise the cost of its two cheaper Beyond Talk plans to $35 and $45 per month, respectively.
The new prices take effect next Tuesday, July 19, but unfortunately for consumers, the definition of "unlimited" will change in October. At that point, Virgin will start throttling its 3G data speeds when usage exceeds 2.5GB per month—likely to about 256 kbps or below
I've been meaning to write a review of the Virgin Mobile Optimus V Android phone, read this review for now. This a good phone and packs value.
http://mobile.associatedcontent.com/article/8218651/virgin_mobiles_ optimus_v_is_a_fine.html?asid=6ca5fe17
Since the LG Revolution was relased last Thursday I decided to go check it out at the Verizon store.
Well, to begin, its outward looks were against it. Its almost as thick as the thunderbolt which kills the hope of having a thinner phone. Its materials are plasticy and the silver buttons look really cheap. It is a bit lighter than the t bolt to be fair, but not much.
it has an LG skin to it which is one of the worst I've used. It gives the shortcuts different icons and the app tray is divided into categories. Nice if you want them sorted, but after having apps alphabetical for so long, its natural that way.
It has bing search instead of google. Im not sure if you can change that preference, but if not, then that could be a big consideration.
I played around with some apps and when I loaded a video on tv.com and then exited it froze up. Finally it left the app, but the audio kept playing. It was a pretty big glitch in my opinion so I put the device back on the shelf. No Revolution for me.
I haven't really gone hands on with the droid charge. The one at the Verizon store wasn't working. Im not very likely to get it anyway for several reasons. 1 I dont want to pay $300 for a phone. 2 Samsung puts a very weak wifi chip in the device. 3 like all the others say, its plasticy and doesn't feel solid. I also am not very keen on the physical navigation buttons.
If I were to buy a Verizon 4G phone today it would be the Thunderbolt. I feel it is the most solid and it has a good feel and proportion.
The Verizon rep said the Bionic is still in the works and hasn't been canceled, they just don't have a release date yet.
Tiered data plans are going to be coming in July, so if you need an unlimited plan, resign soon if possible. Verizon may grandfather the unlimited data plans for a short period of time, but that's not definative.
The Droid X is a fantastic phone. It's one of my favorite android phones and probably The best 3G phone available and even gives most 4G phones just hitting the market a run for their money. I love it's brilliant display, huge screen, superb call quality, nice camera and strong wifi chip. The camera bulge was a strange thing, but it distingushed it and gave it character. The buldge is someone common I suppose. Most of HTC's phone have it, just not as big. Well, the reason for This is that while the X is a solid phone we've all been waiting for the Droid Bionic to make this a dream phone. A phone with Capacitive buttons, no camera hump, although probably thicker overall, a front camera, dual core processors, and certainly not least, 4G LTE connectivity!
Well, we thought it would be here by now, but of course maybe a month ago we began to hear it was being delayed. I heard of a June 9th release date, but can't confirm that and haven't seen that anywhere else. I've called several Verizon corporate stores and one representative said that the Bionic may be released in July, but doesn't know for sure. He said that developers are having difficulty keeping the battery from draining insanely fast with the dual core processor inside the beast.
There have also been reports that the device has been abandoned. It may resurface with a different name and design. We think the Motorola Targa, which may look alot like the Droid X, will have a dual core processor and 4GLTE compatibility.
So my dilemma is this. I need a phone now, and I want the Droid Bionic. I was holding out, but had hoped it would be here by now. And I'm beginning to loose faith on it. Verizon's three LTE offerings; the Thunderbolt, Charge, and LG Revolution(which should release May 26), as well as the T Mobile G2X.
All of these devices has features I want, but none of them have it all...the Bionic is rumored to.
None of Verizon's 4G phones have dual core processors. A huge disappointment. This doesn't rule them out yet though. It's said by many that these dual core beasts arnt getting the full benefit because there just arnt apps that use that dual core potential. The dual core is supposed to help with web browsing and especially flash, say some. Others say dual core just eats the battery.
And screens. These manufactures are still slapping on 480x800 displays. It's the time of 580x960 qHD screens please!
The Thunderbolt is huge, and thick. I'm a strong guy, but can a 6.23 oz phone get to me? Thats 2 oz heavier than the Samsung Galaxy phone! The T-Bolt battery kills, but a Verizon rep told me there is an app that let's you turn off 4G and use 3G. 4G kills the battery at about 5% an hour just in standby so switching to 3G in stand by or when you're not by a charger is a definite plus.
The T Mobile G2X with it's sleek design and dual core processor is definatly attractive, but it's 5GB "unlimited" data plan and mediocre screen are a considerable downer.
I have to say I am blown away by Verizon's 4G LTE network. The speeds and low ping is just phenomenal!
I'm gonna have to wait at least until May 26 and see what the LG Revolution delivers and see if we hear anymore news about the tardy Bionic.
Gotta hand it to apple, the iPhone is definately a durable device!
http://www.phonearena.com/news/Apple-iPhone-survives-three-months-under-snow-in--52.6F-Russian-winter_id18890
