Audiovox VOX-8610
One of the first things to understand about the Audiovox VOX-8610 is that the device is unique to Virgin Mobile. If you are not interested in becoming a subscriber, then this unit is not for you. However, if you are in the market to make a change, then some of the features and content that is designed especially by Virgin may be right up your alley.
In design, the 8610 has the popular clamshell design that seems to work so well for people who like to carry their phones in a hip pocket. Much of the content, such as specialized ring tones, are hints of the sector of the market this phone is intended to target, but that does not mean the 8610 won't work well for a number of settings and a wide range of subscribers of all ages. One hint that the unit will work for folks other than the young and hip is the inclusion of games that are probably better known to the thirty and older crowd. However, don't get the impression that the games are all dated. You have some classics, but there are also some new ones as well.
As far as power is concerned, the 8610 measures up respectably. Standby time is around seven days, which is not too less. Talk time is around three hours, which is not unusual for handheld devices today, but is not the best you can get. The color resolution on the display is one of the better examples on the market today, which comes in handy for managing the various features. Given the fact that the unit is moderately priced and that the Virgin mobile service is reasonable as well, this might be a good unit to consider, especially for personal use.
Pros
- Clean design, easy to carry around
- Plenty of games to amuse both the young and the not so young anymore
- Call quality is good
- Specialized ringtones can be a lot of fun
Cons
- Probably not feature rich enough to attract business customers or high tech types
- Battery life, especially talk time, could be better
- Keypad is not the most user friendly on the market today
Overall
If you simply need a good basic unit with a few extras, then the Audiovox VOX-8610 is worth a look. With a budget price and the ability to make use of Virgin's relatively inexpensive service, this can be a good solid unit to take around as you check out action in your home town.
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