The LG Optimus Slider:

All the great features you want in a sleek smartphone with affordable Virgin Mobile service. The LG Optimus Slider is Android powered and has a 3.2 inch touchscreen and a full QWERTY keyboard; plus Virgin’s reliable 3-G Nationwide Network never requires a contract.

Available at: http://www.virginmobileusa.com/ , Best Buy stores, $199.99

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Rhonda Erb

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