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Virgin Mobile® LG® Optimus Elite™ No-Contract Phone

Model:

Optimus Elite

 | Catalog #: 17-7451
$59.99
Reg:
$99.99
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$40.00
Sale valid until: 06/22/13
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Product Summary

A smarter smartphone deal.

Get a contract hassle-free Android™ 2.3 smartphone with the Virgin Mobile LG Optimus Elite no-contract phone. Have access to thousands of apps from the Android Market and enjoy the convenience of a touchscreen. Plus, it's NFC capable (Google® Wallet).

  • 3.5" full touchscreen, 800MHz processor
  • 5.0MP camera w/ LED flash
  • Android 2.3.7 OS Gingerbread
  • NFC capable (Google Wallet)
Pricing and availability: Please note that all prices are subject to change without prior notice. Prices advertised on this site are for online orders only. Prices on some items may differ from those advertised in RadioShack stores. All merchandise may not be available at all stores, and all stores may not participate in all sales promotions. We recommend you contact the store to confirm product availability and price.

What's in the box

  • Optimus Elite
  • Battery
  • Charger
 

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By phone: 1-800-843-7422

Manufacturer Warranty

  • Parts: 12 month
  • Labor: 12 month
Tech Specs

Customer Reviews

REVIEW SNAPSHOT®

by PowerReviews
LG®Virgin Mobile® LG® Optimus Elite™ No-Contract Phone
 
4.0

(based on 45 reviews)

Ratings Distribution

  • 5 Stars

     

    (20)

  • 4 Stars

     

    (15)

  • 3 Stars

     

    (4)

  • 2 Stars

     

    (1)

  • 1 Stars

     

    (5)

80%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Easy to use (35)
  • Lightweight (34)
  • Great features (33)
  • Simple controls (29)
  • Durable (20)

Cons

  • Poor battery life (25)
  • Weak signal (12)
  • Freezes up (10)
  • Awkward keypad (3)

Best Uses

  • Texting (35)
  • Email (31)
  • Music (29)
  • Web browsing (29)
  • Making calls (28)
    • Reviewer Profile:
    • Practical (22), Student (11), Business professional (7), Parent (7), Gearhead (4)
    • Primary use:
    • Personal (44)
    • Was this a gift?:
    • No (37), Yes (8)

Reviewed by 45 customers

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(2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

 
4.0

1st one a lemon, 2nd one a charm

By Artimus

from NJ

About Me Practical

Pros

  • Durable
  • Easy To Use
  • Lightweight
  • Simple Controls

Cons

    Best Uses

    • Email
    • Making Calls
    • Texting

    Comments about LG® Virgin Mobile® LG® Optimus Elite™ No-Contract Phone:

    First phone was not working correctly and would not shut off and kept re-staring over and over again. Returned for replacement and 2nd one works like a charm. Lightweigh, easy to use, screen a bit small but knew that going in but just the right size for me. A 5 inch screen is nice but I would not carry such a big thing around in my pocket so this is nice and portable enough that I take it with me.
    Virgin mobile is great, good service, been with them for years and have several accounts. best bang for buck.

    • Primary use:
    • Personal
    • Was this a gift?:
    • No

    (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

     
    4.0

    PERFECT PHONE

    By Kayla

    from riverdale ga

    About Me Student

    Pros

    • Easy To Use
    • Great Features
    • Lightweight
    • Simple Controls
    • Strong Signal

    Cons

    • Poor Battery Life

    Best Uses

    • Making Calls
    • Music
    • Texting
    • Web Browsing

    Comments about LG® Virgin Mobile® LG® Optimus Elite™ No-Contract Phone:

    THIS PHONE IS GOOD FOR MOSTLY EVERTHING SO I THINK YOU SHOULD REALLY PLAN ON GETTING THIS PHONE

    • Primary use:
    • Personal
    • Was this a gift?:
    • Yes

    (0 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

     
    5.0

    love this phone

    By vicki

    from wilmington de

    About Me Business Professional, Parent

    Pros

    • Durable
    • Easy To Use
    • Great Features
    • Lightweight
    • Simple Controls
    • Strong Signal

    Cons

    • Freezes Up
    • Poor Battery Life

    Best Uses

    • Email
    • Games
    • Making Calls
    • Music
    • Texting
    • Web Browsing

    Comments about LG® Virgin Mobile® LG® Optimus Elite™ No-Contract Phone:

    I love this phone.at first it was hard for me to use, because I went from a basic to a touch screen.it did freeze for a second,but not very long.it only happen to to me one time.the battery does go down fast.I did experience error code 67, no connection.the problem was the phone had to be reactivate,which fixed the probably.I was told at first like one of the reviews, I had to return the phone and get a new one. I kept on until someone help me,fix the problem.all tech supports will tell you anything and not knowledgeble to help you.I'm glad I had this problem resolved.I have no problem with my phone now.I love it.

    • Primary use:
    • Personal
    • Was this a gift?:
    • No

    (0 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

     
    1.0

    no conection

    By el cascas

    from Waukegan, IL

    About Me Parent

    Verified Reviewer

    Pros

    • Lightweight

    Cons

    • Connection

    Best Uses

      Comments about LG® Virgin Mobile® LG® Optimus Elite™ No-Contract Phone:

      I want a new phone so I move from my old provider to Virgin mobile I just activate yesterday everything work ok but I cant go online show a error code 67 every time is annoying and I call customer support and wait for 30 min. and cant help me they tell me I have to return the phone for a refund of the money now im going to loose my old phone number that I have for over 5 year only for try to save some money .

      • Primary use:
      • Personal
      • Was this a gift?:
      • No

      (3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

       
      4.0

      WILL BE PURCHASING FROM RADIOSHACK

      By PROUDMOM3

      from SAN FRANCISCO

      About Me First Smart Phone, Parent, Student

      Pros

      • Durable
      • Easy To Use
      • Great Features
      • Lightweight
      • Simple Controls

      Cons

        Best Uses

        • Email
        • Games
        • Making Calls
        • Music
        • Texting

        Comments about LG® Virgin Mobile® LG® Optimus Elite™ No-Contract Phone:

        I BOUGHT THIS PHONE PRIMARLY FOR THE INTERNET USE AND APPS. I PURCHASED AT ANOTHER RETAILER AND THE PHONE HAD A DEFECT OF NOT CONNECTING TO INTERNET AND ALLOWING ME TO DOWNLOAD ANYTHING.WITHIN 24HOURS I DID AN EXCHANGE AND HAD THE SAME PROPLEM. I WILL BE BUYING FROM THIS STORE INSTEAD AND THEY ARE VERY HELPFUL.I WISH I CAME HERE FIRST. OVERALL I THINK IT IS A GREAT PHONE AND YES IT IS WORTH A THIRD TRY :) I REALLY HOPE IT WORKS THIS TIME IM LOOKING FORWARD TO THIS PHONE :)

        • Primary use:
        • Personal
        • Was this a gift?:
        • No

        (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

         
        4.0

        AWESOME PHONE

        By Brooke509

        from Yakima, WA

        About Me Parent, Practical

        Pros

        • Easy To Use
        • Great Features
        • Lightweight
        • Simple Controls

        Cons

        • Poor Battery Life
        • Weak Signal

        Best Uses

        • Email
        • Texting
        • Web Browsing

        Comments about LG® Virgin Mobile® LG® Optimus Elite™ No-Contract Phone:

        This phone is awesome ! Especially with it's voice control options. It has alot of cool features and is great for the first time droid user and for people who are used to smartphones. The battery does need charged everyday , but I heard that you can download apps that save battery life. I just got this so I am still finding out cool stuff it can do :). Worth the money !

        • Primary use:
        • Personal
        • Was this a gift?:
        • No

        (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

         
        5.0

        PURE AWSOMENESS

        By T Carter

        from Alanta

        About Me Student

        Verified Reviewer

        Pros

        • Durable
        • Easy To Use
        • Great Features
        • Lightweight
        • Simple Controls
        • Strong Signal

        Cons

        • Freezes Up

        Best Uses

        • Email
        • Games
        • Making Calls
        • Music
        • Texting
        • Web Browsing

        Comments about LG® Virgin Mobile® LG® Optimus Elite™ No-Contract Phone:

        this phone is amazing i love it i would recommend this ANYDAY stop looking get it BEST SMARTPHONE I EVER HAD

        • Primary use:
        • Personal
        • Was this a gift?:
        • No

        (0 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

         
        2.0

        Ok at first

        By Melissa

        from Mahwah, NJ

        About Me Student

        Pros

        • Cheap
        • Easy To Use
        • Lightweight
        • Strong Signal

        Cons

        • Defective Out Of Box
        • Doesn't Send Texts
        • Freezes Up
        • No front camera
        • Only One Camera
        • Poor Battery Life
        • Shuts off by itself
        • Slow Turn On Speed

        Best Uses

        • Games

        Comments about LG® Virgin Mobile® LG® Optimus Elite™ No-Contract Phone:

        This phone was defective right out of the box. Whenever phone calls were made, the phone would shut down. Definitely get the insurance plan because my husband also got a defective phone right out of the box (it wouldn't call at all).

        The second phone was much better, but I've had it 3/4 of a year now, and it freezes, doesn't send texts until you shut off and then on the phone.
        But the 3G is unbelievably slow. it is IMPOSSIBLE to watch a YouTube video on 3G.

        It would've been a great phone had it lasted. Changing my phone today.

        • Primary use:
        • Personal
        • Was this a gift?:
        • No

        (14 of 14 customers found this review helpful)

         
        5.0

        Great Phone

        By flapjackashley

        from Elkhart, IN

        About Me Gearhead, Practical

        Verified Reviewer

        Pros

        • Durable
        • Easy To Use
        • Great Features
        • Lightweight
        • Simple Controls

        Cons

        • Poor Battery Life

        Best Uses

        • Email
        • Games
        • Making Calls
        • Music
        • Texting
        • Web Browsing

        Comments about LG® Virgin Mobile® LG® Optimus Elite™ No-Contract Phone:

        The Optimus Elite is a great step up from the best selling Optimus V. It sports a massive amount of internal memory to store tons of apps, a near 1GHZ processor, lightweight design and very responsive touch screen. If you live in an area that Sprint services well, you will be treated to outstanding signal strength and call quality. As noted one drawback is battery life can be a tad short, but that is standard with many smartphones, and an app killer will help. I am very pleased with this phone.

        • Primary use:
        • Personal
        • Was this a gift?:
        • No

        (15 of 15 customers found this review helpful)

         
        5.0

        Amazing!!!

        By Benny And the jets.

        from Denver, Co

        About Me Business Professional

        Pros

        • Durable
        • Easy To Use
        • Great Features
        • Lightweight
        • Simple Controls

        Cons

        • Poor Battery Life

        Best Uses

        • Email
        • Making Calls
        • Music
        • Texting
        • Web Browsing

        Comments about LG® Virgin Mobile® LG® Optimus Elite™ No-Contract Phone:

        I bought this phone a little about a month ago (9-5-2012) and I love it. I use it for business and person. It's great for receiving emails and sending them, and it's great for social life. It holds alot of apps, photos, and music if you switch them over to the SD Card.

        • Primary use:
        • Personal
        • Was this a gift?:
        • No

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