Once again, teens will be hoping to unwrap the latest new device or cellphone this holiday season. And parents will struggle to find that perfect present to elicit those rare words-"Thanks, you're totally awesome!"-from the hard-to-please young people in their lives. But finding the right fit for the holidays is often a tough challenge.
This year, Virgin Mobile USA is ringing in the holiday cheer with three fantastic Pay As You Go handsets that deliver great features and exciting designs at a range of affordable prices-an extra nice gift for parents. Teens can get started right away to dial up or text friends on their new phones, to compare presents, and to let them know how awesome their Mom or Dad is for choosing the perfect gift.
Because all Virgin Mobile phones have pre-paid service, there is no need to struggle over choosing the right long-term contract plan, and parents won't be surprised by monthly bills or nasty overage charges. Instead, gift-givers can select the best phone based on the interests and hobbies of the recipient, whether texting, playing games, surfing the Web, downloading ringtones, or just plain talking.
Teens who text-message will love the Switch_Back by Kyocera Wireless, the only prepaid phone with a full QWERTY keyboard priced at less than $130. It was one of the first wireless handsets to include AOL Instant Messenger (AIM) already loaded, providing another way to stay in touch.
For a more elegant design, parents can purchase the new Slice by UTStarcom. With a super sleek slim form, Slice is currently the thinnest phone on the market. It's well-equipped with fun features for teens, but moderately priced for parents at $49.99.
Virgin Mobile's Oystr by Kyocera Wireless, named for its lustrous white color and clamshell form, is simple in design yet well-equipped. With Web browsing, text messaging and Superphonic Ringtones, Oystr appeals to parents considering a first phone for their teens or who may prefer a more affordable handset. It retails for just $29.99.
In the words of one teenage customer: "Who doesn't want a cool phone? Every friend of mine who has seen my Switch_Back talks about how much they want one."
Mom and Dad, are you listening? |
