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The Slider Sonic, by Kyocera Wireless, is the music phone for teens. Features include:

• Music player that supports WMA and MP3 audio formats • Free embedded music videos from , Submersed and Breaking Benjamin • Access to thousands of Superphonic Ringtones (real-music ringtones) • Downloadable instant messaging through AOL • Video recorder with playback • Camera phone with flash and two-way picture messaging • Exclusive *MTV content • WAP 2.0 browser • Text messaging

Weighing in at just over 3.8 oz., the Slider Sonic is coming this fall and will for $249.99.

What Else Does This Beauty Offer? Sonic users can take their gaming to the next level with an ergonomic gamepad designed by Kyocera and Alienware. The gamepad’s easy-to-use keys, comfy grip and portable size mean users can carry it anywhere. Plus, it won’t drain the battery life because it’s self-powered by three AAA batteries.

A music dock for the Sonic is also available for the music-lovers out there. The dock allows users to connect their Sonic to a stereo or PC and transfer music and video files over USB - all while recharging the battery. The phone can be connected to external speakers or headphones allowing customers to listen to music in full stereo.

Slider Sonic users also get to experience our high-octane content - a.k.a. VirginXL. Customers can download cutting-edge, full-color games, wallpapers and screensavers. They can also:

• Access exclusive *MTV contact such as , Rock Paper Shizzle and Txt2TRL where they can vote on videos appearing on MTV’s Live (TRL) • Set up a Joke of the Day, download a “Crank Yankers” ringtone or test their South Park IQ with South Park Brain Probe from Comedy Central • Set up a Rescue Ring to save themselves from a sticky situation • Identify a song heard on the radio or in a club with Song ID

Where Can I Buy It? Virgin Mobile products are available at more than 20,000 locations, including .com, Best Buy, Media Play, RadioShack, Rite Aid, Safeway, Sam Goody, Sprint Stores, Trans World Stores, Target Stores, Wal*Mart, select college bookstores, the lovely and, of course, direct at www.virginmobileusa.com.