March 18, 2008 – What is the name of that flashy new design from Virgin Mobile? It is the LG FLARE! Virgin recently released this phone secretly, but we were able to find some information about this newest design. This new flip phone is a flip phone design that opens up to expose a clear and clean LCD screen offering easy and accurate navigation to users. The Virgin FLARE features Bluetooth Wireless technology capabilities, a full color screen and external display, text messaging, mobile web for internet browsing on the go, a speakerphone for easy chatting, and voice dialing to keep your handset free.

The LG FLARE features a Spanish language interface, the first such design for this carrier. Also, users can download a variety of data and applications to their Virgin Mobile handset including MP3 ring tones, chat park, graphics, games and much more. A charger and a battery made especially for the FLARE come standard and are included in the initial purchase package.

The FLARE features 3.5 hours of continuous talk time as well as 170 hours of standby time… that is 7 days! A whole week!! Weighing in at 2.72 ounces and measuring 3.54 x 1.85 x 0.78 inches, this phones is a real value for your buck. Of course, Virgin Mobile has never been one to price their phones on the higher end of the spectrum. This newest LG phones can be purchased for $30. Users will also be able to enjoy a waved activation fee as well as free ground shipping when purchased directly through Virgin Mobile.

Source: web.virginmobileusa.com