Contract-Free ZTE Avid 4G Available for Only $149
Engadget

ZTE is adding the Avid 4G to its wide portfolio of affordable Android phones. Available for only $149 contract-free at MetroPCS, the ZTE Avid 4G features a 1.2 GHz dual-core processor, a "crystal-clear" 4-inch touchscreen, Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich operating system 5MP rear-facing camera, VGA front-facing camera, and LTE connectivity.

 

What Else You Need To Know

  • The device is eligible for use with MetroPCS's 4G service plans, which is being offered at a reduced rate of $30 to $55 per month.
  • Soon to be acquired by T-Mobile, MetroPCS has been recently beefing up its handset lineup, adding the Samsung Galaxy Admire 4G and the Samsung Galaxy S3.

Other sources

This handset is great option for those looking to get a great phone for not a lot of money. - Brett Widmer, Mobile Magazine  
For the relatively small amount of $149, and without any contracts attached, it wouldn't surprise us if the new Wireless for All smartphone on the block ends up gift wrapped in some places come next week's festivities. - Edgar Alvarez, Engadget  
Engadget
MetroPCS intros 4-inch ZTE Avid 4G, brings LTE and ICS for a mere $149  

For the relatively small amount of $149, and without any contracts attached, it wouldn't surprise us if the new Wireless for All smartphone on the block ends up gift wrapped in some places come next week's festivities.

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