Cricket Communications recently announced that Cricket TXTM8 (text mate) is now available. It is the newest phone among a line of QWERTY devices offered by the company. The TXTM8 was created for Cricket by Personal Communications Devices LLC.
This device is made for text and picture messaging and is best for social networking, emailing and Mobile Web use. Users can easily access news, sports, entertainment and weather via Cricket MyHomeScreen. The vertical slider phone is equipped with a QWERTY keypad and sports a 2.2” TFT color display.
“As texting becomes part of our everyday lives – some would say it’s a vital form of communication – having a device that allows for quick and easy communication is a must. The TXTM8’s trendy design, unique form and perfect size that fits in the palm of your hand, is sure to please Cricket customers,” stated Phillip Christopher, president of Personal Communications Devices.
The phone has a 1.3MP camera with zoom to click pictures and an MP3 player for listening to music on the go. Additionally, there is a microSD memory card slot, voice recognition, and stereo Bluetooth for easy file transfers as well as tri-band connectivity. Users can personalize their phones easily with on-device storefront for ringtones, ringback tones, graphics and games & applications.
The Cricket TXTM8 is currently available at Cricket retail stores and dealers for a price of $159.99.