14 DAY TRIAL // After unveiling the Helio Ocean 2 mobile phone recently, Virgin Mobile USA seems to be preparing the launch of the X-tc by Kyocera, which comes as an affordable slider that sports a full QWERTY keyboard. The handset is a rather good-looking device able to offer basic messaging features and more.
The Kyocera X-tc includes a QVGA display able to provide a 240x320 pixel resolution and support for 262k colors. In addition, the mobile phone also sports a 1.3-megapixel camera, as well as Stereo Bluetooth Wireless Technology, a side-sliding QWERTY keyboard, and MicroSD memory card slot for additional storage.
The feature list of the Kyocera X-tc includes Media Player, Text Messaging capabilities, Mobile Email (AOLMail, AIMMail, Yahoo!Mail), Mobile IM (AIM and Yahoo! Messenger), Mobile Web, Speakerphone, Voice Dialing, support for Facebook Mobile, as well as a wide range of games for more entertainment options.
The main feature of the Kyocera X-tc remains its Mobile Email and Mobile IM capabilities. Users are able to both send and receive emails from their phone, while also keeping in touch with their friends and contacts at all time. Those who have a Facebook account are enabled to connect with buddies, upload photos and notes from the handset while also updating statuses or browsing profiles.
This side-sliding phone comes with a battery that can offer up to 250 minutes of talk time, as well as up to 200 hours of standby time. The handset measures 4.37" x 2.05" x 0.68" and weighs 3.89 oz. Virgin Mobile USA lists the Kyocera X-tc at $99.99 (prepaid), which includes free activation and ground shipping. According to the company, those who place orders for the device on its site should receive the phone in around 3-5 business days.