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The Virgin VM800 is Pretty in Pink
Alcatel and Virgin have joined forces to launch the VM800 – a slick smartphone in eye-catching pink.
Since Alcatel is one of the leaders in the budget market, users will be able to get their hands on the phone without forking out too much from their pockets.
In a recent press release, Virgin media commented: "Featuring Opera Mini as its mobile browser, web pages on the VM800 are optimised for speed and viewing experience, giving a ‘large screen’ experience in the palm of your hand. For those that like to share and poke, the handset features instant access to popular social networking sites such as Facebook and Bebo."
With social networking in mind, the phone features a full QWERTY keyboard to tap out statuses and comment on friends’ profiles. A 2MP camera is perfect for quick snaps and with Bluetooth on board there is plenty of connectivity.
With an expandable memory (up to 4GB) and a media player, users will have plenty of scope for photos and music. A stated 9-hour talk time also means users can get a fair whack out of a single charge.
Customising the handset is also easy with handy shortcuts. The unique scroll wheel also means the user can navigate pages swiftly and even bring up a widget bar. Mobile Choice had this to say on the Virgin/Alcatel device: "Not bad at all for a budget phone."
Perhaps the biggest news about Alcatel’s take on the BlackBerry format is that the device now comes with a generous 6 months free internet access. With EDGE connectivity to boot, the user can navigate the internet carefree and fairly speedily for half of the year.
For less than £40, users can grab the device at a price which definitely shouldn’t break the bank.
Virgin news posted by Romany on 29 July 2010
Comments
The best phone ever!!!
This phone is absolutely the best ever phone I've had since my first phone. I have only had it a few days and I know how to work it and when you pay £15 a month you get over 1,000 free texts and games and Internet access.
Comment posted by Anonymous on 11/10/2010 15:53:50
Cool
This phone is sick. I recommend everyone should get one.
Comment posted by Anonymous on 27/10/2010 16:44:27
Help! My Alcatel VM800 has barred all calls, outgoing and incoming. It says I need a password. Does anyone know this?
Comment posted by Anonymous on 08/11/2010 20:39:54
Re:barred calls
There is a security number on the side of the SIM card (that the instructions say keep). It has the number on there to unbar the phone.
Comment posted by Anonymous on 21/11/2010 09:58:57
I'm confused
Hey, I got ma phone about a month ago and I don't know how to get my free internet. Plz someone help.
Comment posted by Anonymous on 25/11/2010 20:28:58
Re:I`m confused
Simply call 1234 and ask to speak to a consultant. They will have it fixed in no time at all!
Comment posted by Anonymous on 03/12/2010 16:45:54
I love this phone
This phone is amazing. I love it, it's amazing. Love y'all.
Comment posted by Catherine Bieber on 03/12/2010 16:44:28
Confused :S
I don't know how to send songs from Bluetooth.
Comment posted by Anonymous on 26/12/2010 19:47:35
Re:Confused :S
Easy - just go on Bluetooth, make sure it's on, and just click on the song. Press Options - should say Send. Then press Send By Bluetooth. If not, just look in the instructions.
Comment posted by Anonymous on 08/07/2011 22:41:18
Question
When you get this phone, is it only open to Virgin?
Comment posted by Anonymous on 29/12/2010 19:24:10
Re:Question
Yes, I unlocked mine but the 6 months free web won't go on any other SIM apart from Virgin Media.
Comment posted by Anonymous on 20/08/2011 17:11:27
Internet
Will this phone give you free Internet or do you still have to pay for it?
Comment posted by Anonymous on 20/01/2011 22:35:28
Question
Where is the most cheapest I can get this phone?
Comment posted by Anonymous on 31/01/2011 15:55:29
Re:Question
I found it was cheapest in Tesco.
Comment posted by Anonymous on 08/07/2011 22:39:28
Opera Mini and eBuddy
I can't lunch Opera Mini and eBuddy on my Alcatel VM800.
Comment posted by Anonymous on 03/03/2011 17:05:10
Does it take O2 SIM cards? :D
Comment posted by Anonymous on 30/03/2011 19:05:27
I love this phone, it's awesome!!!!
I love this phone. It's - like - soo amazing!!!!!!
Comment posted by Anonymous on 13/06/2011 15:59:27
Loved
I loved this phone. It's soooo easy to use but I get bored of phones easily. Where can you get the cheapest?
Comment posted by Spiro on 08/07/2011 22:38:33
bounces
i love this fone if im angry it bounces straight off walls and it still works whoever created this phone is a genius
Comment posted by Anonymous on 08/01/2012 21:37:25
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