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| Product | LG Optimus Slider (Virgin Mobile) | LG Optimus V (Virgin Mobile) | LG Optimus Elite (titan silver, Sprint) | Kyocera Milano (black, Sprint) | HTC Hero (Sprint) |
| Price | $89.99 | $73.99 to $129.99 | $249.99 | $19.99 to $299.99 | $83.99 |
| CNET editors' rating | 3 stars | 3.5 stars | 3 stars | 3 stars | 3.5 stars |
| Average user rating | 4 stars | 3.5 stars | 1.5 stars | 1.5 stars | 3 stars |
| Release date | October 17, 2011 | February 1, 2011 | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | October 11, 2009 |
| Bottom line | If you like a real keyboard on a no-contract, reasonably priced handset, the LG Optimus Slider is a good contender. Just remember its low specs and boxy build. | The LG Optimus V is a great entry-level
Android smartphone if you want to go the prepaid route. | The LG Optimus Elite packs a couple of interesting extras, but at its core it's no more than an average
Android phone with a less than elite design. | The Kyocera Milano is certainly an affordable entry-level
Android phone, but Sprint customers have better options available to them. | While it could use a boost in the performance department, the HTC Hero is the most feature-packed Google
Android device to date, bringing some notable improvements and a highly customizable interface. |
| Service Provider | Virgin Mobile | Virgin Mobile | Sprint Nextel | Sprint Nextel | Sprint Nextel |
| Cellular technology | CDMA2000 1X | CDMA2000 1X | CDMA2000 1X | Info unavailable | CDMA2000 1X |
| Band / mode | CDMA 800/1900 (Dual Band) | CDMA2000 1X 1900 | CDMA2000 1X 1900/800 | Info unavailable | CDMA2000 1X 1900/800 |
| Wireless Interface | IEEE 802.11 Bluetooth 3.0 | IEEE 802.11b/g Bluetooth 2.1 EDR | NFC IEEE 802.11 Bluetooth 3.0 | Info unavailable | IEEE 802.11b/g Bluetooth 2.1 EDR |
| Weight | 5.5 oz | 4.7 oz | 4.25 oz | 5.6 oz | Info unavailable |
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