A new mobile phone made it recently on the airwaves of T-Mobile USA, the affordable LG Sentio. The wireless carrier has just announced the availability of this mobile device on its offering, showing that it is actually interested in offering devices for a wider range of customers than those interested in high-end smartphones.
The new LG Sentio is now available for purchase from the wireless services provider with a price tag of $69.99 on a two-year contract agreement and after a $50.00 mail in rebate. According to the company, those interested in the new device can purchase it with Even More plans that start at only $5 per month. If purchased with an Even More Plus plan with the operator, the LG Sentio would cost only $179.99.
“The super-slim and stylish LG Sentio makes keeping in touch easier than ever before. With a 3” full touchscreen,
T-Mobile Social Buzz and a fast 3G connection, you’ll be in the know while you’re on the go,” the wireless carrier states. Additionally, the company says that users would benefit from appealing services with the new device, while being able to add more options into the mix.
A quick look at
the handset's specifications list shows that it comes with a 3-megapixel camera with video recording, Bluetooth capabilities, support for 850/900/1800/1900 MHz frequencies, as well as for UMTS 2100 and 1700/2100 connectivity. The handset measures 4.2 x 2.1 x 0.5 inches and weighs in at 3.3 ounces. It is powered by a 900mA battery that can offer up to 6 hours of talk time, or up to 16 days of standby time.
The phone also sports Text and Picture Messaging, as well as support for social networking capabilities, Visual Voicemail, built-in GPS receiver, microSD memory card slot for additional storage space, touchscreen with On-Screen Keyboard, built-in media player, and support for sending and receiving e-mail messages straight from the device. The new LG Sentio can be seen on T-Mobile's website
here.