Speculation and Rumors on upcoming phones, part 2

**primetechv2** · 11-17-2011, 09:53 AM

Originally Posted by billm261

It's pure speculation at best (it's really all we can do unless there is proof) and there is no confirmation at all that it's even going to arrive on VM.

Postpaid Sprint lists the regular price at 449.99 which I believe is inflated.

Every postpaid company inflates the price of their phones. The Optimus S was $350 without a contract when the $150 Optimus V was coming out.

So you might see the Blackberry Torch for $200-250 sometime in the future.

Although given my cranky prediction, the tack-on fees that no longer exist here and still exist on Boost means they'll never bother getting another Blackberry. But that's just my extreme pessimism there.

Sent from my LG-VM701 using Tapatalk

**billm261** · 11-17-2011, 11:26 AM

Originally Posted by primetechv2

Although given my cranky prediction, the tack-on fees that no longer exist here and still exist on Boost means they'll never bother getting another Blackberry. But that's just my extreme pessimism there.

I don't think your being pessimistic at all but rather correct.

**mobiv** · 11-17-2011, 05:51 PM

I've been lurking for a long time and decided to join.

I'd like to see a 4G Wi-Max phone on VM since Sprint has an agreement already with Clearwire.

**primetechv2** · 11-17-2011, 06:10 PM

Originally Posted by mobiv

I've been lurking for a long time and decided to join.

I'd like to see a 4G Wi-Max phone on VM since Sprint has an agreement already with Clearwire.

As long as 4G was an add-on you could buy separately, that would be okay with me. VM screws up whenever they try bringing a new phone into their lineup, so leaving a device like the EVO 4G untouched would be great.

Unfortunately, if it meant paying another $25-$50/month prepaid I wouldn't be okay with it. Which is why making it an option (a big, expensive one) would be much better.

**billm261** · 11-17-2011, 09:08 PM

Originally Posted by primetechv2

As long as 4G was an add-on you could buy separately, that would be okay with me.

I'd like to see a 4G device, we can argue about the costs later. LOL

Sent from my EVO 3D using HowardForums

**larryoham12** · 11-18-2011, 04:02 PM

Last year the Optimus U was released to US Cellular before it came to VM as the Optimus V. Same thing is happening with Optimus Black.. just saw a screen shot of the LG Majestic at http://pocketnow.com/android/lg-maje...rst-press-shot.... Still no mention of when it will come to Virgin Mobile.

**jayziac** · 11-19-2011, 12:46 PM

So first, the FCC filings, then Sprint & now US Cellular gets it, and given VM's usual Feb. time for new phones instead of the holidays, and it looks pretty convincing that it's coming to VM too.

**lala101** · 11-22-2011, 09:44 AM

I hope the optimus black comes to virgin mobile or something better

Sent from my VM670 using HowardForums

**soylentgreen77** · 11-22-2011, 12:03 PM

I wouldn’t want to jump on a VM 4g right now. From what I understand, Sprint is leaving wi-max, and going with LTE. Right now any phone that VM would have with 4g, would most likely be wi-max.
On a good note, it would be cool to see Clear Wire start leasing out its 4g wi-max, being that Sprint was their only big customer.
I hope VM comes out with a solid 4” phone soon….the new Boost 4” phone ZTE is getting pretty decent reviews (way better than the Triumph ever got), but I don’t want to leave my 25.00 plan…. The ZTE is getting more and more tempting, and there is no T-mobile by me
They need to get on the ball and release the OB already! 

**Prawnfry6** · 11-22-2011, 11:40 PM

Does anyone think the LG Event on Dec 1 LG will now announce the LG Optimus Black for Virgin Mobile?!??

Sent from my MOTWX435KT using HowardForums

**exuberance** · 11-23-2011, 01:25 AM

Originally Posted by Prawnfry6

Does anyone think the LG Event on Dec 1 LG will now announce the LG Optimus Black for Virgin Mobile?!??

I was assuming that they would announce some new high end phone, but now that you mention it, I'll have my fingers crossed for a VM OB announcement. :P

**Prawnfry6** · 11-23-2011, 03:15 AM

Originally Posted by exuberance

I was assuming that they would announce some new high end phone, but now that you mention it, I'll have my fingers crossed for a VM OB announcement. :P

In time for the holidays and with that 2month gap pattern with Sprint I think we shall all be blessed this coming week and a half.

Sent from my MOTWX435KT using HowardForums

**bendee** · 11-23-2011, 07:24 AM

Originally Posted by Prawnfry6

In time for the holidays and with that 2month gap pattern with Sprint I think we shall all be blessed this coming week and a half.

Sent from my MOTWX435KT using HowardForums

What 2 month gap? The Optimus and Intercept had about 90s between Sprint and VM releases.

Nothing is coming for the holidays.

**Prawnfry6** · 11-23-2011, 08:01 AM

Originally Posted by bendee

What 2 month gap? The Optimus and Intercept had about 90s between Sprint and VM releases.

Nothing is coming for the holidays.

Or maybe not

**larryoham12** · 11-23-2011, 09:07 AM

Originally Posted by Prawnfry6

Does anyone think the LG Event on Dec 1 LG will now announce the LG Optimus Black for Virgin Mobile?!??

Sent from my MOTWX435KT using HowardForums

All bets in the press seems to be announcement of the 'Nitro HD' heading for AT&T. Several other devices are mentioned as possibilities, but none of them mention anything for VM. But maybe there will be a surprise.