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pop_VMKX9D_1.gifVirgin Mobile USA has just unveiled its new metallic ivory handset called Oystr, by Kyocera Wireless. This new handset is targeted at the teens and thus carries a pretty affordable price tag. Appropriately named Oystr, the phone sports a white clamshell body and includes an internal color display, two-way speaker phone, text messaging, and customized Virgin Mobile hardware. The company has kept the phone simple yet functional and will also appeal to first time users.

The Oystr will appeal to the trendy youth not only for its cool white form factor but also for its fun features like Web browsing, access to Virgin Mobile content like wallpapers, screensavers, and Superphonic (a.k.a., real-music) Ringtones. The handset is also capable of 220 minutes of battery talk time and up to 200 hours of battery standby. Its available now for just $29.99 and for more info visit Product Page

"Oystr is sleek and simple with great functionality," said Howard Handler, chief marketing officer for Virgin Mobile USA. "And coming in at a really affordable price point, it's another good example of the breadth of Virgin Mobile's handset line."

"For teens, a mobile phone is as much a part of their unique style as running shoes or sunglasses," said Tom Maguire, vice president of global marketing at Kyocera Wireless Corp. "Oystr's unique look and feature set will appeal not only to the youth market Virgin Mobile targets, but also to parents who want a sensible, affordable pre-paid phone for their kids."

Features:
• Full-color screen
• Mobile Web Browsing
• Text Messaging
• Two way speakerphone
• TTY/TDD enabled for the hearing impaired
Battery Life
• 3.6 hours talk time
• 8.33 days standby time
Dimensions
• 3.4" high, 1.9" wide, 04" thick
• Weigh-in: 3.5 ounces