Sprint may already count the LG Optimus Elite
among its roster of smartphones, but today that handset is finding a
second home at Virgin Mobile. The $150 Gingerbread-powered device is now
up for pre-order, and Virgin says it will start shipping on May 15th.
Though the 3.5-inch HVGA display, 800MHz CPU and 5-MP rear camera aren't
exactly impressive specs, the Optimus Elite stands out as the carrier's
first phone to include NFC and Google Wallet for mobile payments.
Unlike Sprint, which offers a white version, Virgin Mobile will only
sell the Optimus Elite in silver. And while the former carrier prices
the phone at just $30 after a mail-in rebate, Virgin's cheaper monthly
plans might convince customers that it's worth shelling out more up
front.
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