Features

• No prepaid minutes included. Comes with charger.
• Easy to use navigation keys; five-line, full bit-map display
• Brilliant-blue backlight for easy screen/keypad readability
• Phone equipped with 25 Ringtones, vibrate alert, and 4 games
• Handy tools include voice memos, alarm clock, stop watch, and calculator

Reviews (22)

Trusty little guy
I've had this phone for over two years, travelling, dropping, and using it under lots of different situations.No back-light troubles or anything.

The only reason it doesn't get a 5th star is that its reception is not the greatest.My wife has the Vox 8500 and the signal strength is consistently better on hers than mine.But still, it's never left me stranded.

BTW, I got a chrome face-plate for mine and the blue light with the chrome surround still looks great!

Bad Buy
I loved this phone, but the screen went blank after about 7 months and i could never read anything unless it showed up for a second, but i assumed this was becuz i had dropped it a few times so i went out and bought another... well about 7 months later again, the screen is blank, the backlight comes on and it works fine, good clearity during calls but no words on screen so i cant tell what i'm doing or who just called me or whatever... and the ringtones arent the greatest either... Now days, buying this phone is useless considering all the new and improved phones that come out every other day ...

A great phone!
I have had mine for about three years now; they don't make them anymore and that made me feel obsolete.But I like this phone; easy to navigate, nice blue background and only needed features, no fluff stuff.I recently traded up to a new cell phone and plan and have given this one to my 15 year old son.It's got enough games and ringtones to keep him occupied with it for awhile.This is a very reliable little phone.I have not had anything happen to it such as fading or lines on the screen, etc. as other reviewers have.LOVE! LOVE! LOVE!

Lets Be Fair
The thing I've noticed about cell phones is that they're a lot like shoes. Generally speaking you get what you pay for.
That being said, it's important to remember why you're buying a cell phone. If you want a slick little number with a nice metalic casing, gameboy quality graphics, and a thousand and one features then no, this is not the phone for you.
If say you're an active teenager, or someone who tends to lose and abuse cell phones and other small things that need to be carried at all times, or hitman that needs a nice throw away phone with someone elses name on it, then you've found your phone.
The reception is great, the plan is simple and non-invasive, the features are few but ideal, and most of all it's just a good knock around phone. No, you're not going to have it forever. And NO, you're not going to be impressing the ladies with it. But if you're looking at any of the phones in this price range then it's highly likely that you already know how you're going to use it, and neither of these things is a huge priority.
This phone is worth the money because it's designed for people who know that this is not the only one they're ever going to have.

Screen WILL go out.
A wonderful phones at first, but it not like its entry level sibling the Kyocera 2119 (or 2135) which is very durable.

The screen goes wacko after 1 year, you have to press HARD an the VM logo to make it go back on.

The reception is wonderful and it works everywhere. If you are using this as a teenager's phone or a backup, its okay. ... Read more

Amazon.com Product Description

Compatible with Virgin Mobile pay-as-you-go cell phone service, the K7 features Internet access, 2-way text messaging support, voice dialing, and some fun extras, as well.

Design
The K7 features a a blue-backlit, 104x80 pixel grayscale LCD screen that displays call information, games, wireless content and more. A stub antenna extends from the top right side of the phone while a charging port is positioned on the bottom of the unit. A 2.5mm headset jack is also provided.Most phone features and on-screen menus are controlled by a five-way center button on the handset's control pad.

Calling Features
The K7's built-in address book can store up to 200 entries for quick and easy management of your contacts. The phone comes with built-in polyphonic ringtones plus a vibrating alert. Ringtones and pictures can be assigned to specific callers so you don't have to look at the phone to know who's calling. Voice dialing is supported, as are voice commands, so you can both dial numbers and control certain functions of the phone without ever touching it.

Messaging and Internet
The K7 covers the messaging basics with support for sending and receiving text messages easily and quickly (Virgin Mobile text messaging charges apply). T9 text entry, which is a technology that makes it easier for people to enter words and text on handsets, is built into the unit-- a plus for mobile email and text messaging users.

The phone fully supports Virgin Mobile's wireless content service, VirginXtras. Use the pay-per-use service to download ringtones, get content and vote in TV-based polls via the MTV area of your phone, or get jokes and updates from Comedy Central. Pick a celebrity voice to answer your voicemail, or get a Sponge Bob thought of the day. Need to jog your memory? Use Virgin's wacky song ID service. Press the Song ID command, point your K7 towards a song that's playing in the room, and within minutes a text message appears identifying the song's title.

The K7 ships with a number of handy tools including a calendar, a calculator with a tip calculator, and an alarm clock.

Imaging and Entertainment
The phone features custom Virgin Mobile graphics-- screen savers, wallpaper and menu icons-- that let you dress up your phone to suit your personality. There's even a built-in flashlight for when you're fumbling with your keys in the dark. For gamers, the K7 comes pre-loaded with three games and more are available via the VirginXtras service.

Vital Statistics
The Kyocera K7 Rave weighs 3.52 ounces and measures 4.42 x 1.92 x .92 inches. Its lithium-ion battery is rated at up to 3.5 hours of digital talk time, and up to 180 hours of digital standby time. It runs on the CDMA 1900 frequency. The phone comes with a one year limited warranty.

What's in the Box
Kyocera K7 Rave handset, lithium-ion battery, AC charger, user's manual. ... Read more

Features

• Dazzling blue backlighting
• Supports 2-way text messaging, 1-touch and voice dialing
• Comes equipped with polyphonic ring tones, built-in flashlight, and 3 games
• Battery allows for up to 3.5 hours of talk time and 7.5 days of standby time
• Uses Virgin Mobile software for access to Virgin Mobile's services and VirginXtras

Reviews (72)

A great phone to start with.
I've always hated cellphones. Be it the mystery of them giving users brain cancer or not, and the people that damn-near get into accidents while talking/texting people while driving, there's something about that that always had me staying away. But with my fantastic home phone habits, I ended up getting one so I'd actually answer the phone for select people. And so, I was given this K7 Rave Phone. Dispite it having the word "Rave" in the title, it's a nice first-timer phone. The size is fantastic. While it's a little thick, and stands out if you put it in your pocket, the overall feeling makes up for it. The buttons aren't too far into the body, so you won't be pressing as hard as you can just to dial one number. And the button placement is perfect. I -hate- those phones where there's arrows in the middle of the number section, or a few numbers are spaced further than the others. Not here, they're all even. You've got the numbers, the call button, the hang up one, arrows, ok, clear, and that's all. And that's all that's needed in the phone world really. I was glad to be able to figure out everything within seconds, without some out of wack navigation. As for the screen, it's pretty good. While it's not a color screen, it gets the job done. Words show up clearly, and are big enough to read if you hold it stretched out in front of you. And that blue backlight is gorgeous. When/if I get a newer phone, I'm keeping this one around just to see that glow.

But the key feature I have to mention, is the flashlight. Is this thing even legal? It's up there with the likes of Mulder and Scully's flashlights, which were really used for scuba diving. I'm telling you, if you were to activate the flashlight on this phone in front of someone with epilepsy, they'd be a goner. Even during the day, it shows up. And in pitch black situations, it'll go out a good 10 feet in front of you before fading. Don't you dare look directly into this thing- you'll be seeing spots for at least 5 minutes. Just thinking about it makes me see spots even.

The reason I rate this phone 4 stars though, is because of the screen itself. Not how it displays things, but how easily dust and what have you will get under the screen. It gets annoying, and I'm dying to know how to remove it so I can clean the damn thing. Something that I thought was a smudge, turned out to be what I'm guessing was pocket lint (cofusing a smudge for that...you know there's a problem), has been under the screen for a month now, and it's annoying as heck. Now that I think about it, there is a minor problem with the quality of things that apperar on the screen while the phone's turned on. When playing Tetris, one of three bonus games included, the blocks move with almost a blurry quality. It's not that big of a deal, and doesn't hinder gameplay, but it could've been fixed up a little better. Think back to the Pocket Tetris keychains.

I don't know what more to say, since I've never reviewed a phone before, and for once, can't think of any other category to rate it in. The pay by the minute plan is doing well for me. While I'm not keen on money being wasted in checking your voice mail, it's nice to not have to pay just to get text messages. That's just sick. For the price of the phone, and getting a decent amount of calls on a phone card for just twenty bucks, you could do a heck of a lot worse than this K7. I'm impressed.

Good Workhorse Phone
like many other gadget freaks i wanted a cell phone with all sorts of bells & whistles. unfortunately, i was not prepared to pay the outrageous prices being asked when all i really needed was a simple cell phone. reluctantly i purchased the K7 and you know what? i'm not at all disappointed. it's small enough to fit in my shirt pocket and powerful enough to get full bars almost everywhere i go. i really like the built in flashlight. so what if it's not a flashy looking phone? it still looks good and does the job very well. anyone buying a phone to impress their friends or the ladies needs to broaden their horizons.

I love this phone
My husband found these nice little phones for us and we love them. We have great reception around here and on all major routes, and the rates are great for someone who only makes a few calls. The 10 cent text messages work great for us, easier to answer than voicemail since I work in a classroom. It's also nice that the rates are the same everywhere in the USA (even Hawaii), Canada, and the Caribbean, so if you go on vacation there are no extra roaming charges to use your phone like with many plans.
I've thought about getting a flip phone in the future but the features are just not as good and the cost is much more. This little phone just has everything you'd want and more, and is very reliable.

2 of 3 Phones Are Dead!
We bought 3 phones with Virgin Mobile pay-as-you-go.The service is OK but the phones are awful.2 of the 3 phones we bought don't work anymore and we've had them for less than a year.And now our minutes expired so it was a waste of money for both the phones and the service.

it's ok but expensive
The phone itself is great with the flashlight and the tip calculator.But The 25 cents a minute is a pain.Get a contract they are much better.The charge lasts 4 a while but with me it doesn't really matter cause i just put on the charger before i go to bed.If u don't use cells to much or want to buy it for your kid I would get this phone because with a like age 12 kid doesn't have their boss that they have to call or they get in a car accident because they're a kid.But if u use a cell alot don't get this phone, it will become very expensive. ... Read more

Features

• No prepaid minutes included. Comes with charger.
• Four-way easy to use navigation; backlit five-line, full bit-map display
• Contact directory to save names, addresses, and up to 200 numbers
• Comes with an extra faceplate, and 2 games
• Handy tools include calculator, countdown timer, and a stopwatch

Amazon.com Product Description

With support for Virgin Mobile's "VirginXL" wireless content services, a VGA camera with flash, dual displays and a speakerphone, the 8910 Flasher V7 is a great mobile companion. Get the most out of your Virgin Mobile service with this powerful phone.

Design
The phone features a traditional clamshell design with a 128 x 160 TFT color display with 65,000 colors. The rear of the flip-up cover houses a camera that can snap shots at 640 x 480 resolution, also known as VGA resolution. There's also a small 95 x 64 secondary black and white LCD display on the back of the cover that displays incoming call information, network signal strength and more. Most camera features and on-screen menus are controlled by a five-way center button on the handset's control pad. Meanwhile, the top right side of the unit houses an extendable antenna while data and charging ports are housed on the unit's bottom edge.

Calling Features
The Flasher V7 has all the latest calling features folks have come to expect. The phone comes with built-in Virgin Mobile "superphonic" ringtones plus a vibrating alert. Superphonic ringtones feature real music tracks and more are available via Virgin Mobile's VirginXL service. Ringtones can be assigned to specific callers so you don't have to look at the phone to know who's calling. The built-in speakerphone makes it easy to talk without having the phone to your ear and voice activated dialing makes calling your friends, family and associates as easy as saying their names. There's also a built-in address book that can store up to 300 contacts for quick and easy management of phone numbers and email addresses.

Messaging and Internet
The Flasher V7 covers the messaging basics with support for sending and receiving text and picture messages. T9 text entry, which is a technology that makes it easier for people to enter words and text on handsets, is built into the unit-- a plus for mobile email and text messaging users.

The phone fully supports Virgin Mobile's enhanced wireless content service, VirginXL. Use the pay-per-use service to download superphonic ringtones, animations and voices from MTV, Comedy central and the hottest recording artists. Get content and vote in TV-based polls via the MTV area of your phone, or get jokes and updates from Comedy Central. Pick a celebrity voice to answer your voicemail, or get a Sponge Bob thought of the day. Need to jog your memory? Use Virgin's wacky song ID service. Press the Song ID command, point your Flasher V7 towards a song that's playing in the room, and within minutes a text message appears identifying the song's title. There's even a "Rescue Rings" service to help get you out of sticky dating or other personal situations. The list of cool content features goes on and on.

The Flasher V7 ships with a number of handy tools including a calendar, a calculator and an alarm clock. A voice memo feature lets you record clips up to 60 seconds in length.

Imaging and Entertainment
The Flasher V7's VGA camera makes it easier than ever to snap good pictures and share them with friends via picture messaging. The camera features a built-in flash for getting great shots in low-light situations. The phone boasts custom Virgin Mobile graphics-- screen savers, wallpaper and menu icons-- that let you dress up your phone to suit your personality. More graphics, wallpapers and screensavers are available from the VirginXL service. One game, a demo version of Snood, is included with the phone, and a big selection of additional games can be downloaded from the VirginXL service.

Vital Statistics
The Audiovox 8910 Flasher V7 weighs 3.7 ounces and measures 3.9 x 1.8 x 0.9 inches. Its lithium-ion battery is rated at up to 3.17 hours of digital talk time, and up to 140 hours of digital standby time. It runs on the CDMA 1900 frequency. The phone comes with a one year limited warranty.

What's in the Box
Audiovox 8910 Flasher V7 handset, AC charger, lithium-ion battery, user's manual. ... Read more

Features

• Make some noise with this Camera Phone
• Full-color screen
• Opens with a flip
• Superphonic (Real Music) Ringtones
• Two-way speakerphone

Amazon.com Product Description

The Audiovox "Vox" 8500 features a speakerphone, polyphonic ringtones, support for Virgin Mobile wireless Internet services, and much more. This sporty companion will keep you in touch with style to spare. It's the perfect complement to Virgin Mobile service.

Design
The phone features a traditional clamshell design with a black and white display that features five selectable backlight colors. Meanwhile, monochrome supplementary display on the outside of the cover displays incoming call information, battery life, signal strength, graphics and more.Most of the phone's features and on-screen menus are controlled by a five-way center button on the handset's backlit control pad. The top right side of the unit houses an extendable antenna while the phone's charging port is housed on the unit's bottom edge. The phone also features a standard jack to accept universal hands-free headsets. Up/down keys are located on the left side of the unit for quick volume control.

Calling Features
The 8500's built-in address book can store up to 99 entries for quick and easy management of your contacts. The phone comes with built-in polyphonic ringtones plus a vibrating alert. Ringtones can be assigned to specific callers so you don't have to look at the phone to know who's calling. Voice dialing is supported, as are voice commands, so you can both dial numbers and control certain functions of the phone without ever touching it. A built-in speakerphone lets you talk handsfree while you're on the go.

Messaging, Internet and Tools
The 8500 covers the messaging basics with support for sending and receiving text messages easily and quickly (Virgin Mobile text messaging charges apply). T9 text entry, which is a technology that makes it easier for people to enter words and text on handsets, is built into the unit-- a plus for mobile email and text messaging users.

The phone fully supports Virgin Mobile's wireless content service, VirginXtras. Use the pay-per-use service to download ringtones, get content and vote in TV-based polls via the MTV area of your phone, or get jokes and updates from Comedy Central. Pick a celebrity voice to answer your voicemail, or get a Sponge Bob thought of the day. Need to jog your memory? Use Virgin's wacky song ID service. Press the Song ID command, point your 8500 towards a song that's playing in the room, and within minutes a text message appears identifying the song's title.

The 8500 ships with a number of handy tools including a calendar, a calculator and an alarm clock.

Entertainment
The phone features custom Virgin Mobile graphics-- screen savers, wallpaper and menu icons-- that let you dress up your phone to suit your personality.

Vital Statistics
The Audiovox 8500 weighs 3.2 ounces and measures 3.3 x 1.6 x .90 inches. Its lithium-ion battery is rated at up to 2.5 hours of digital talk time, and up to 110 hours of digital standby time. It runs on the CDMA 1900 frequency. The phone comes with a one year limited warranty.

What's in the Box
Audiovox 8500 handset, AC charger, lithium-ion battery, user's manual. ... Read more

Features

• No prepaid minutes included. Comes with battery and charger
• Seven changeable backlight display colors to match your mood
• External Caller ID Display: know who's calling without opening your phone
• 2-way text messaging, 1-touch and voice dialing
• Charger included for powering up

Reviews (159)

no problems for over a year
Let me start by saying I've owned this phone since it came out with no problems to speak of, even after being chewed up by the dog, and thrown from a second floor window by the good ole ex.Let me also state that I hate cell phones.I don't like being reached and hate carrying things that make my pockets buldge out, or paraphanalia which would look right at home on Batmans utility belt (yup, I'm not batman).
With that said, I think you should understand why I don't care if a phone has pretty graphics, a color screen, a camera, a million differant options and/or color cases to show your teeny bopper friends just how cool you are.
I probably make and recieve two to three calls a week, and I pay the minimum.I think it's something like 7$ a month, and I have more than enough minutes for what I use it for.If I want to make a phone call, well, I also pay for a house phone, and am lucky enough to have a job which supplies me with yet another phone.And somewhere inbetween the two, I make very few phone calls.
I suppose in the end if you don't make a lot of calls, then this is perfect.It fits nicely in the glove box, and is cheap. And I also live in a large city (chicago) and it works everywhere perfectly, even when I've driven to the south east all the way out to north cali.The only place I don't get reception is in my office, which is fine, because it has a phone already in it.
I thank Virgin Mobile for making a phone for people like me (people that need a mobile phone ONLY because this new bopper phase of spoiled convienence has eliminated almost all pay phones-i despise all of you)

Small.....But everything else a "BIG PROBLEM!"
DO NOT BUY THIS PHONE!!! I have had enough w/ it! This is probably the worst phone ever made! I live in a major city and yet do I ever have a decent reception! I have no problem with the company (Virgin Mobile)....just the freakin' phone! There are sooooo many cons about this phone! No games, Speaker volume will fade for no reason, Phone will shut off when in silent mode and turn back on all loud and evrything (which really sux when im in class), Then after using it for like 10 min. (like txt messaging or VirginXtras) the phone will heat up so bad to where it starts to burn ur hand!, LCD Background colours suck! U can't read anything, No good txt message memory, Speakerphone will turn on in the middle of a conversation (OUCH!).....Thankfully this phone broke after 3 frustrating yrs. (it's a pretty strong phone...I give it that) So im now thinking of upgrading to the VOX 8610, But still paranoid if the 8610 will be like the 8500....

My Review
I think this phone is the perfect starter phone for a teenager. This was my second cell phone ever. And I just recently bought a new one to upgrade. It works great, I get great reception. (I'm in PA) I took it to FL with me last summer and it worked great! If you are one of those "high tech" people. This isn't the phone for you. But for starters, it's great.

Spend the extra $20 and upgrade
I really, really didn't want to purchase yet another phone.For over 10 years I have had a mobile plan and every time I switch companies they make me buy a phone (please, please recycle your old ones.Target takes them.Ok, off my soap box)So I wanted to get the best deal, so I went for this phone since it was on clearance for $80.Big mistake.

To be fair, it's a great looking phone...from the outside.It's the smallest one I have ever seen.But it has a "black and white" screen-- so dated.For $20 more you can get the 8610 and get a full-color screen.The phone is a little bigger (I mean a LITTLE bigger) but the screen is the best.The 8500 does have a backgroung color (choice of 8), but it only stays on for 20 seconds max. and then turns to that outdated green screen with grey lettering.

This was the very first phone Virgin ever had and the 8610 is an upgrade in ever sense of the word.Better screen, better ring tones, better reception.I switched and you should too.You won't be sorry.

But hey, if this model goes on *super-duper* clearance, go for it!It's sweet, and looks and feels great.But I wouldn't pay more than $50 for it.

Decent
Firstly, I do not believe any Virgin Mobile phone is meant for the serious cell phone user. With no free nights or weekends and having to pay 25 cents a minute for the first ten minutes you talk a day (10 cents a minute after that), you rack up the bill pretty fast.

There is a serious convenient factor, seeing how you can actually pay your bill from your phone.

It's not very manly either. As said in other reviews, the screensavers are Sunflower, Cuddly Bear, and Flower Cart. You cannot download others from this phone.

If you like MTV and Comedy Central, you're in luck because so does Virgin Mobile. You can get various features from each channel sent to your phone for a fee.

All in all, if you talk alot, go for something with free nights and weekends on a service plan. If you need a phone for emergencies, this is your man (or girl). ... Read more

Amazon.com Product Description

Overview

Compatible with T-Mobile prepaid cell phone service, the Motorola V66 features anInternet browser, GPRS data service, two-way SMS messaging, and more--all displayed on a 96x64 pixel, backlit screen with a customizable main menu. You can even get additional bezel inserts (sold separately) to personalize your phone's appearance. The phone runs on GSM 900/1800/1900 MHz service.

Calling Features

Used simply as a phone, the V300 features a popular, clamshell design and a host of calling features, including caller ID with time/date stamp, vibrating alert, one-touch and voice dialing, a phone book of up to 500 entries, voice message waiting, and call restrictions, as well as last numbers dialed and calls received memory.

Messaging and Internet

The V66's WAP 1.1-enabled microbrowser provides access to the wireless internet for up-to-the-minute information on stock prices, news, sports, and more. You'll also enjoy basic SMS text messaging service, so you can send, receive, and store short alphanumeric text messages on your phone and with other compatible phones or PCs. There's a text-message waiting icon, and built in iTAP software provides predictive text assistance in email, short messages or other edit modes.

Organizer

Minimal organizer features include a voice recorder, calculator with currency converter, and a clock.

Fun and Games

For fun, the V66 includes a few games--Paddleball, Blackjack, and Mindblaster--and an FM stereo radio with an integrated headset jack.

Vital Statistics

The Motorola V300's security features include call restrictions, phone lock, application lock, and new password capability. The phone weighs 2.79ounces and measures3.3 x 1.5 x 0.8 inches. Its Lithium Ion batteries are rated at up to 180 hours talk time, and up to 120 hours standby time. The package includes the phone, plus a battery, mid rate charger with UK and Euro plugs, headset, onyx bezel, user manual, and a one year limited warranty. ... Read more

Features

• Phone comes with $15 airtime refill card, AC charger, and earbud
• Voice activated dialing
• Phone Book holds up to 500 entries
• 32 different ringer options
• Includes phone, AC charger, and earbud

Reviews (2)

Durable but...
I bought my phone in February 2003, so it is about a year and a half old.
Pros:
Very small phone that fits in pockets.

Cons:
The earpiece is too small and doesn't have a good volume.
The antennae broke off after a couple of months.
No external call id.

I wouldn't buy the phone again.I prefer Samsung.

good little phone!
Got this phone with the T Mobile prepaid plan.I got mine at Target for $119.Be sure to check T Mobile's website for any rebates they may be offering.It's a fine little phone--it's so small!It fits in my jeans pocket.I can't download any ringtones; because I'm a prepaid customer, which is kind of disappointing.I couldn't get a signal in Longbeach, WA, but my husband's Verizon phone got a signal.Probably a T Mobile issue.But I'm hardly ever in Longbeach; usually, I have as many or more bars on my signal finder as my husband has on his Verizon phone.It's easy to use and easy to check my minutes balance.The only thing is, I can't figure out how to make it ring more than four times before going to voicemail--it takes me a long time to get the phone out of my pocket and then answer it; and just as I say hello, it has gone to voicemail.Overall, I'm quite satisfied with the T Mobile prepaid plan and the V66 phone. ... Read more