The Samsung Galaxy Reverb Virgin Mobile price and release date details are now out in the open. And as previously speculated, the device has gone up for pre-order around a week late though, and it will be up for grabs online starting September 19, followed by availability through nationwide retail stores.
Operating on Sprint’s EVDO Rev A data network, the Reverb is apparently the first Galaxy-branded device to set sail through this carrier. The Android ICS platform runs the show here through a 4-inch touchscreen for navigation and viewing content. The device is designed around a 122.40mm x 64.20mm x 11.40mm form factor and it’s employed with a 1.4GHz processor to deliver a smooth experience.
“We keep adding awesome new services and devices to our lineup,” said Mark Lederman, director-Virgin Mobile USA, “and with our commitment to customers to deliver products with ‘A Higher Calling,’ this new Samsung device is no exception. Samsung has always been a strong partner for Virgin Mobile; Intercept was the first Android we made available on our Beyond Talk plans, in 2010. Getting a Galaxy device now truly rounds out our offering.”
Memory needs are catered to by 4GB ROM and 768MB of RAM. A microSD cad slot is thrown in as well, proffering support for up to 64GB of additional storage. Connectivity features comprise of Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, A-GPS, Bluetooth 4.0 and 3G. This Galaxy smartphone weighs 128.7 grams including the 1700mAh removable battery which aims to provide approximately 7.52 hours of talktime or 168.82 hours of standby.
The Samsung Galaxy Reverb Virgin Mobile price and release date details point out that the device will retail for $249.99 starting September 19, as noted earlier. The handset can be paired with the carrier’s Beyond Talk plans that begin at $35 per month, offering unlimited data and messaging.