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Virgin Mobile Arc
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LG Dare (Verizon Wireless)
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RIM BlackBerry Bold (AT&T)
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RIM BlackBerry Storm (Verizon Wireless)
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Samsung Eternity (AT&T)
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July 22, 2008
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June 26, 2008
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November 4, 2008
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November 21, 2008
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October 17, 2008
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Price range |
Email me when product is available
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$149-$599
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$299-$659
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$149
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Review summary |
If you want an attractive yet affordable basic camera phone, the Virgin Mobile Arc is one of the better options in Virgin Mobile's lineup.
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The LG Dare is an innovative and feature-rich handset with several surprises that sets it apart from other touch-screen phones.
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For those who waited, the RIM BlackBerry Bold won't disappoint. The Bold impresses with its brilliant display, enhanced productivity tools, and excellent multimedia performance to deliver a more powerful and well-rounded smartphone to mobile professionals.
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The RIM BlackBerry Storm may blow in a frenzy for Verizon Wireless subscribers wanting a touch screen similar to the Apple iPhone. However, die-hard texters, e-mailers, and corporate users may be better served with the BlackBerry Bold or other QWERTY device.
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The Samsung Eternity succeeds as a multimedia device, but without Wi-Fi and full e-mail support, it stops well short of being a business-friendly device.
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| Basic Specs |
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Virgin Mobile Arc
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LG Dare (Verizon Wireless)
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RIM BlackBerry Bold (AT&T)
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RIM BlackBerry Storm (Verizon Wireless)
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Samsung Eternity (AT&T)
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Weight
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0.2 lbs
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3.76 oz
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Style
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Flip
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Built-in devices
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Digital player , Camera
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Music player , Camera
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Digital player , Camera
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CDMA2000 1X
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CDMA2000 1X 1900/800
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Talk time
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Up to 210 min
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Up to 280 min
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Up to 270 min
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330 min
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Up to 300 min
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Internet Browser
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Radiation level (SAR level)
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1.6
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Short Messaging Service (SMS)
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Yes
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Yes
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Combined with
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With digital camera
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With digital camera / digital player
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With digital camera
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With digital camera
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With digital camera
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Trackball , Keyboard
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Wireless connectivity
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IEEE 802.11a , IEEE 802.11b , Bluetooth 2.0 , IEEE 802.11g
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Bluetooth 2.0
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Bluetooth
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1 year limited warranty
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Product name |
Virgin Mobile Arc
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LG Dare (Verizon Wireless)
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RIM BlackBerry Bold (AT&T)
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RIM BlackBerry Storm (Verizon Wireless)
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Samsung Eternity (AT&T)
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Full specifications |
Full specifications
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Full specifications
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Full specifications
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Full specifications
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Price range |
Email me when product is available
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Check latest prices
$149-$599
from 2 stores
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Check latest prices
$299-$659
from 2 stores
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Email me when product is available
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Check latest prices
$149
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