Honest 836 Report post Posted November 19, 2008 Virgin Mobile Launches Low-priced 1.3MP Cam Phone Virgin Mobile has unveiled its vKewl mobile phone with Video Recording capability. The handset is, according to the company the only handset in its price range with a 1.3 mega pixel camera that comes with video recording capability, lifetime incoming validity and a prepaid connection. Other features also include an MP3 player and an FM Radio. M. A. Madhusudan, Chief Executive Officer, Virgin Mobile India said, "The mobile phone is a lifestyle device for youth and has become an extension of their personality and entertainment requirements. Keeping this in mind, we have now made facilities such as video recording and a 1.3 mega pixel camera more affordable for youth so that they can capture and share impromptu moments spent with their friends and family without hurting their pockets". The handset comes equipped with a 1.8-inch TFT LCD sporting a 176 x 220 pixel resolution display with 262k colors. It comes with preloaded games, a microSD card slot for memory expansion, WAP and can also be used as a modem. The vKewl handset is priced at Rs. 3, 499. Courtesy : Tech2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
commonman 228 Report post Posted November 20, 2008 Its HUAWEI C5330 handset and was available for quite some time @ 3999. so basically they have reduced the cost by 500. But this set has driver issues. Samsung Explore (vSleek) @ 2999 is better any day. Earlier internet was free on virgin as they were not decided on tariff. so they were not advertising the Modem function of vkewl and v sleek. now they r asking 60p per minute. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Honest 836 Report post Posted November 20, 2008 ^^^ 60p per minute seems to be costly my dear friends. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
srk006 21 Report post Posted November 21, 2008 ^^ Same as what RCOM is charging. Tata charges only 40p though. @commonman Are you on Virgin mobile? If so could you pls confirm if there is an alternative internet plan on virgin. I heard from a local mobile store that there is a Rs.5/day plan. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Saurav 22 Report post Posted November 21, 2008 For VBYTES you pay Rs 5/- for a day pass plus data charges. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
commonman 228 Report post Posted November 23, 2008 (edited) For VBYTES you pay Rs 5/- for a day pass plus data charges. VBYTES is for accessing on the handset. not for using as a modem with ur PC/laptop. however, the techies can help if theres a way to overcome that problem. @SRK006 no i'm not using virgin, but just happened to follow their website and this forum closely and one of my friend uses virgin. Edited November 23, 2008 by commonman Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Saurav 22 Report post Posted November 23, 2008 Price of VSLEEK has been increased to Rs 3200/- and I for this model price has been reduced. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
