There are a couple of very interesting offers on America Movil sites today. The more time-sensitive of the two is at StraightTalk.com, where they are offering half-priced refurbished versions of their two very popular smart phones, the Nokia E71 and the Nokia 6790. Both can be had for $99.99 today.
A couple of points to add on this one – first, I don’t know how long it will last, as the E71 had already appeared to go “out of stock” once earlier today, thought it is back at the time I am writing this. If you want either of these phones, I’d suggest jumping on them quickly to make sure you actually get one.
The other caveat is that you are required to purchase an airtime card when you buy from StraightTalk.com. And since these phones both require a $45 monthly plan, that increases the total cost to purchase. However, you’d need the airtime in order to activate the phone anyway, so it’s really not costing you any extra – just forcing you to make the payment up front.
Click here to learn more about these offers at StraightTalk.com.
On the TracFone side, TMFL (Triple Minutes for Life) is coming on strong. I previously reported on several handsets available from HSN.com with TMFL included. Now a couple of TMFL phones have finally made their way to TracFone.com. Both the Motorola EX124g ($79.99) and Samsung t404g ($59.99) are being offered with TMFL at no extra cost from TracFone.com.
And if you didn’t notice, the Samsung t404g is a new addition to the TracFone lineup. This model was previously available for sister companies Net10 and Straight Talk, but it’s a first for TracFone. It provides a nice alternative as a slide-out qwerty device, and also includes an mp3 player and 2.0 megapixel camera with video recorder.
I haven’t yet personally reviewed the t404g, but I will now. I previously used the t401g and was very happy with it, and the t404g is essentially a very similar sequel to that model. Based on my experience with the t401g, and now the fact that the t404g includes TMFL, I can confidently say that the Samsung t404g is a very appealing phone to those shopping for a new TracFone handset. I don’t think you’ll be disappointed with this phone at the price of $59.99.
Check out the Tracfone TMFL Samsung t404g and Motorola EX124g by clicking here.
After Tracfone got his first qwerty phone Lg500g, then touchscreen phones Lg 800g and Motorola Ex124, now finally a slider qwerty!
And TMFL also, I might have to retire my Moto W376g, especially since I have to recharge it alot more often recently. I’ve had it for almost 2 years.
I’ll be curious to see how reception and call quality is on the T404g.
The price of $60 is also alot less than the T401g on Net10 at $80 for example.
Looking forward for your review of the Samsung t404g. I’m looking for a replacement for my Tracfone model Lg420g phone. The LG800g phone is too bulky and I’m hoping the Samsung phone is smaller.
This is not a new phone, only new to Tracfone. Patrick reviewed it as a Net10 back in February:
http://pbush14.wordpress.com/2011/02/19/samsung-t404g-review/
The 404 is a large phone. I cannot understand your calling the LG800G bulky, its tiny?????
Due to the nature of my job I carry a lot of things in my pockets. The LG800G phone is simply to large to carry a flashlight in the same pocket as the LG800G. Carrying the phone in a case on my belt it not a viable, workable solution.
I am tossing around getting the Motorola with TMFL. I’ve seen some reviews and they say it is a pressure touch screen, not a touch screen. I have had a Moto W376g for 4 yrs. now and am having trouble keeping the charge. It seems like Motorola is a better brand than Samsung, but I don’t know if it’s enough better. I like the price of the Samsung TMFL over the Motorola. Will be curious to see what you have to say about them. Glad you are back up & running!