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MetroPCS Galaxy S Lightray 4G, With Dyle Mobile TV, Costs $459

Aug 3, 2012, 7:17 AM by Eric M. Zeman
updated Aug 3, 2012, 7:26 AM

MetroPCS today made an official announcement regarding the availability of the Samsung Galaxy S Lightray 4G. The Lightray, which was uncovered earlier this week, is an Android 2.3 Gingerbread smartphone that offers access to the Dyle mobile TV service. The Lightray also includes LTE 4G, and is the first MetroPCS smartphone to offer LTE-based mobile hotspot. The Samsung Galaxy S Lightray 4G is available from MetroPCS's web site and stores for $459. It can be paired with plans that start as low as $40 per month.

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Samsung Galaxy S Lightray 4G

4.3" display 480 x 800 pixels
Samsung Exynos 3 processor
1,600 mAh battery
Memory Card Slot, Headphone Jack (3.5mm)

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Mark_S

Aug 3, 2012, 8:43 AM

Really?

Thank God there is a principle on the planet called choice.
If one thinks I am going to pay $459 for a phone on the Metro network, think again.
Rather pay $100 for a Chinese clone on GSM.

techalum99

Then I would say this phone is not targeted to you.

acdc1a

To each their own. The mobile hotspot support is enough for a lot of people who've been waiting for a legit option at Metro.

Keep in mind as well this will probably come with a $100 instant rebate quite soon if past performance at Metro is any i...
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muchdrama

Mark_S said:
Thank God there is a principle on the planet called choice.
If one thinks I am going to pay $459 for a phone on the Metro network, think again.
Rather pay $100 for a Chinese clone on GSM.

That Chinese...
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