Boost Mobile Adds the LG Marquee to their Lineup: January 23rd Launch, $279
Boost Mobile has been keeping busy as it announced a new Android packing smartphone to their growing device lineup. Boost enthusiasts can now mark their calendars for January 23rd, as the LG Marquee is making its way for an official unveiling.
The 4-inch smartphone sports the Android 2.3 (Gingerbread) platform and will set users back $279. The device is slated to launch in Boost retail stores initially, with a full release everywhere else in February. Continue reading below to get your full PR fix.
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Ultra-thin LG Marquee Combined with Shrinking Payments from Boost MobileBoost Mobile starts off 2012 by continuing to add versatility and range to its growing handset lineup IRVINE, Calif. –Boost Mobile, ranked Highest in Customer Service Performance and Purchase Experience among Non-Contract Wireless Providers by J.D. Power and Associates1, and LG Mobile today announced the upcoming release of the sleek and stylish Android™ smartphone, LG Marquee™. LG Marquee, previously available only with a two-year contract, will now be paired with Boost Mobile’s award-winning, no-contract $55 Android Monthly Unlimited plan with Shrinkage, which includes unlimited nationwide talk, text messaging, Web, email and calls to 411.This ultra-thin smartphone is only 0.36 inches thick, yet it packs an aggressive list of features that quickly make other no-contract Android phones last year’s news. The LG Marquee features an impressive 4-inch clear and bright 700-nit NOVA display. The 5-megapixel rear-facing camera and the 2-megapixel front-facing camera offer maximum versatility in creating and sharing photos or videos with family and friends. Equipped with a 1GHz processor and 4GB of internal storage, LG Marquee makes downloading, posting, commenting, watching and playing faster and easier than ever.“We are thrilled to partner with LG to add one of the best-kept secrets in the Android smartphone category to Boost Mobile’s device family,” said Andre Smith, vice president-Boost Mobile. “The LG Marquee demonstrates the growing evolution of no-contract device options and pairs perfectly with Boost Mobile’s award-winning monthly plans where the longer you stay, the less you pay.”LG Marquee features include:• Android 2.3 with access to Android Market™• 4-inch clear and bright 700-nit NOVA touchscreen
• 5MP rear-facing camera with 3x zoom and 720p video capability
• 2MP front-facing camera
• 1GHz processor with 4GB of internal storage
• GPS-enabled
• Stereo Bluetooth
