Slider Sonic announced by Virgin Mobile USA

Sep 27 2005 - 08:24 AM ET | Kyocera, Virgin Mobile

kyocera-slider-sonic.gifVirgin Mobile USA today announced a music phone, the Kyocera Slider Sonic. The Sonic is based off of the Slider Remix, but has added music features to keep it in step with the rest of the mobile industry. This phone showed up on Virgin's website recently, but we now know a few more details.

Feaures of the Slider Sonic include:

  • microSD slot (32MB card included)
  • USB sync
  • Music player with support for WMA and MP3
  • AOL Instant Messenger (AIM)

The Kyocera Slider Sonic will be available in October at Virgin Mobile retail outlets for $249.99.

Comments from readers


Nathan M. Sep 27 2005

Pretty neat handset for a pay as you go carrier. I wonder if it looks as good in person. I love the fact it has a memory card slot, but it would have been nice if they included a little bigger card. You can't fit much music on 32MB.


john Oct 02 2005

i think this phone is like so tight i want it too. i had the original slider but it had broke but now i want this one it seems so tight!


Ann Oct 03 2005

Where can I get this phone? Doesn't seem to be out yet...Virginmobile said Oct 1st..still waiting...

Errrrrrr


trisha Oct 06 2005

its out now. you can order it online through virgin mobile USA. i just ordered mine today. the price is a lil high for my budget, but it looks well worth it!


Peter Oct 08 2005

Can u buy it at retail stores ex: Target,Walmart juz to name a few??


Kaitlin Oct 09 2005

i am getting one for x mas which is 76 days away but u cant transfer thepics to ur computer because virgin mobile blocked it out but even though it is for xmas i still have to pay for some of it


Ann Oct 12 2005

I got it Oct 4th (my birthday woohoo) at like 5:00am eastern time on Virgin's site. I took it to a VA Tech game and took pics and mini movie clips and all were excellent! The mp'3 could play more but what do you expect with the amount of memory it has. Can't wait for more memory to come out.
I own 4 Virgin mobile phones and this one is by far the best with it's features.

Rock on, pic on and mini movie your ass away!


julie Oct 14 2005

AH Muh Gawd. I canot wait for my 'rents to get me this phone! I have heard bad things about it though..bad quality in pics, not enough room. How are the music videos and other heavy.com clips? Noone has mentioned these. I am still wondering how they are and if this phone is really worthy it!!!


Teronne Oct 15 2005

how much music can it store and is it relly worth it


Teronne Oct 15 2005

How much music can this phone store and is it relly worth it


Brandon Oct 17 2005

Yeah i want one so bad but i just got the new one from last year and it sux bcause it wanted a slider phone wit im and i got the flasher instead.


joe Oct 23 2005

ya that phone looks cool


Darrell Oct 27 2005

I bought this phone last week and can honestly say it is an awesome phone. I wish it came with a larger card but the speaker sounds awesome. The phone is really well built and looks great. A real attention getter. I returned it because most of my friends are on verizon so its cheaper for me to go with a verizon pay as you go but I am thinking of getting the slider sonic again because I like it so much. Just carry two phones :)


Dmitriy Dec 11 2005

And what about nokia n91 with 4 GB memory? Is it music phone?


chris Dec 18 2005

i just got the slider sonic phone it looks great. it also takes videos, has games,web browsing, and a camera + Video player and downloadable videos from heavy.com. the max size for mini sd memory cards for this phone is 1Gb. you can only use cards formatted for this phone. I have been with virgin mobile since the party animal (another kyocera phone). I also have a vox 8610. so this is my second year with virgin and I love them.


Jahmel Dec 21 2005

I just ordered my Slider Sonic this evening and now just waiting for it to come in. I'm so anxious. I'm wondering how many songs can this phone holds? Can I download music videos from my computer to my phone? Can I transfer pics to my computer? I'm real curious about this phone. But I will know more when it arrives in a few days. Also, where can I purchase another miniSD memory card for this phone that has more space?


amanda Dec 21 2005

i want this phone, but not if i cant transfer pics onto my computer. i'm also wondering about how many songs that amount of space will hold.


Andrew Dec 25 2005

I NEED HELP
-this phone is awsome i just got it but i can't play any music on the phone nor and music videos
-when i trie to play music it freezes and music videos say can't play
-Yes there in the right format mp3, 3gp
someoen please help if i can fix this problem this would be the best phone i ever owned
------when i say music and such i mean the files i put on the memory card.


Tristan Dec 30 2005

Well I really want to get this phone but it does cost a bunch.I NEED a good pre-paid service and this would be cool,if you could get free mobile-to-mobile.I might go with Cingular because they have free mobile-to-mobile.HELP ME PLEASE!!!


Tristan Dec 30 2005

Well I really want to get this phone but it does cost a bunch.I NEED a good pre-paid service and this would be cool,if you could get free mobile-to-mobile.I might go with Cingular because they have free mobile-to-mobile.HELP ME PLEASE!!!


Jenna Jan 01 2006

its says it has a Music player with support for WMA and MP3..but i cant figure out how to work it..how do i do that?..like i want to put songs on my phone but i dont know how..


Marry Jan 02 2006

I'm wondering how many songs can this phone holds? Can I download music videos from my computer to my phone? Can I transfer pics to my computer? I'm real curious about this phone. But I will know more when it arrives in a few days. Also, where can I purchase another miniSD memory card for this phone that has more space?


Tim Jan 07 2006

The SD TransFlash cards are available at Circuit City, Best Buy and most retailers that deal in digital cameras and audio gear. There are cards up to 512 mb that are readily available and larger cards that you would have to order. I can carry 4 to 5 CDs on 256 mb card, and can carry several cards in no space at all.

The Slider Sonic is very sweet.


Cody Jan 10 2006

Its pretty sweet I have it with the fully expanded memory I have 15 music videos. Getting a music video converter was hard and illegal but its well worth it. The picture is perfect. Im only dissapointed with the open and close sounds there are only one and the same. Camera flash is a nice flash light if you put it in low light mode. Its worth the money its not going out of style anytime soon.


courtney Jan 17 2006

can u tell me the name of your video converter...i have been trying to find one on the net...my slider sonic will be in by friday and i bought a 512mb sd card on ebay and i want to put my own videos on it


courtney Jan 17 2006

never mind...i found one


Aaron Jan 23 2006

I have a Slider Sonic, and It is the best present that I have ever gotten, I love the fact that it plays my favorite songs


Aaron Jan 23 2006

My phone was not very expensive, I got it at Best Buy in Valparaiso, Indiana For $150.00 including tax, I even had enough money to by some pay as you go cards


none Feb 04 2006

i am getting the slider sonic phone today 2-4-06


katie Feb 18 2006

i want to get the slider sonic. it looks awsome but how many songs does it hold? and do the songs and videos skip or anything??is the picture quality good? can u hear the songs ok??? please answer my questions. this would be my first cell fone and i want it to be worth it...if its not give me some more suggestions please....and it has to be prepaid. if u have any more opinions tell me.


yo yo Feb 21 2006

hey im 13 and i cant figure out how to download music


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J Mar 20 2006

Anyone know the max transflash card compatible with the slider sonic and where you can buy it?


Alex Apr 03 2006

Yeah i had this phone for what? 3 months now. Yeah it is totally sweet. I got a 512mb memory card and i got all my favorite albums on it. does anyone know where else i can get videos other than heavy.com? Contact me.


Preciousjl Apr 10 2006

O.k guys check this out. the slider sonic looks so cool, but please answer these simple questions!
1.the 32mb how many songs does that hold?
2.where can i get videos?
3.any faults?


jeanine Jun 21 2006

I AN ABOUT TO GET THE SLIDER SONIC TOMORROW AND I CANT WAIT EITHER BUT ONE PROBLEM WHERE CAN I TELL MY PARENTS TO BUT IT AT? I HEARD YOU COULD GET IT AT BEST BUT BUT IF THEY DONT HAVE IT WHERE ELSE. PLEASE EMAIL ME AT SPECTACULARNO1@YAHOO.COM WITH THE ANSWERS. THANKYOU AND HAVE A GREAT DAY. OH AND IM 14 ABOUT TO BE 15 NOV.4 YES THE SCORPIO IN THE HOUSE.


sean Jul 19 2006

Hey peps where can i buy the 512mb card at please e-mail me cause i want to buy the slider sonic

Sean


Tonya Powell Jul 25 2006

You can buy max memory right now of 512MB...that will hold hours of music. I have 65 songs on mine right now. Just format the card by putting it in your phone, then either put the card in your media reader on your computer, open the "music file" then drag and drop any mp3s you have into the folder. You can also hook the phone up directly to your computer with the USB cable and access the file that way. MP3s can be found all over the net - just right-click, "save target as" and save into a folder. You can copy music from this folder into the folder of the memory car.
You can find the Transflash memory cards at any Best Buy, Circuit City or even on Ebay. But many of the ones on Ebay are shipped from overseas, so you're better of just buying them at one of the major electronic outlets.
Good luck all! I'm happy with this phone, except the camera is a bit crappy.


Tonya Jul 25 2006

You can buy max memory right now of 512MB...that will hold hours of music. I have 65 songs on mine right now. Just format the card by putting it in your phone, then either put the card in your media reader on your computer, open the "music file" then drag and drop any mp3s you have into the folder. You can also hook the phone up directly to your computer with the USB cable and access the file that way. MP3s can be found all over the net - just right-click, "save target as" and save into a folder. You can copy music from this folder into the folder of the memory car.
You can find the Transflash memory cards at any Best Buy, Circuit City or even on Ebay. But many of the ones on Ebay are shipped from overseas, so you're better of just buying them at one of the major electronic outlets.
Good luck all! I'm happy with this phone, except the camera is a bit crappy.


Rachel Jul 30 2006

I just got this phone a couple of days ago and it's alright. I've talked on it a few times and the reception wasn't that great. The camera is kind of crappy when not in low light mode.

But my biggest complaint though is that when I connect my phone to the computer, the instructions say it should show up as a removable device....yeah it doesn't. Anyone know what's going on?


monique renee' Aug 10 2006

omg im obesessed w/ this phone, i know everything about it and im getting it for christmas, thats when the prices go down, and im getting it from virgin mobile this phone is whats hot!!!

SLIDER PHONES ARE IN FLIP PHONES ARE OUTTTT!

-sonic slider lover!


katie Aug 17 2006

um...i just want to know how to download music onto this phone from the computer...how do i do it!!


Austin Aug 17 2006

i just got my slider about 2 mounths ago the cheepest place to buy one is ebay i got mine for $112 that with shipping is a good phone and i have never lost my singal so yeah i hope i helped some of u out


jomama Aug 27 2006

I love everything about this phone but the fact I can't transfer pics and stuff from my pc to the phone. There has to be some way of getting in to the internal storage so I can put custom ringtones and stuff on the phone. If this just isn't possible I have to say this phone sucks. Can someone help me?

Owner of the Sonic Crapper.....lol


Nessa Aug 27 2006

ii jus got the slider-sonic && ii love it!! ii jus wish it could hold more mp3 songz, but other than that, the phone is awesome!!

SLiiDER-SONiiC RULLLEZZ...!!


greg the bunny Aug 28 2006

how many songs can it hold


sarah Sep 04 2006

i have this phone and want to transfer music but i have macbook laptop and i cant find a cord or sd card to be able to get music on my phone....can someone please help????? thanks


dom Sep 18 2006

plz held give me details on how to download music on to it


Heide Sep 22 2006

I have read this entier thread . and not one person has stated how many songs the 32md holds well I'll tell you ....2-4 depending on the length of the song. if you want more you have to buy the bigger trans chip. the phone is on sale at best buy for $79.00. it is a nice phone but the photos are smaller. it works great but i get more dropped calls than i ever have.
hope this helps.
Heide


dauren Sep 24 2006

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Cody Oct 06 2006

DO NOT BUY THIS PHONE THE SCREEN IS CHEAP DROPPED IT ONCE AND THE SCREEN SHATTERED INTO A SPIDER EFFECT CHEAAP SCREEN OVER PRICED AND BULKY


Trying to help anyone that needs it Oct 08 2006

To Sum some of QUESTIONS up........ I have had my Sonic Slider for a few weeks, & have read these threads before buying my own... I have musicmatch as my default player on pc, so when I plug my phone in to USB 2.0 port, it has a few things listed, but open the files on the port you connect to your pc(view or open files & then click on my music). Also, make sure that your phone is in file transfer mode..(it will say on your phone screen after plugging in2 the USB port & your phone)!LOL! I just bought a 1 GB for $44.99 w/ a mail(or on-line) rebate for $10.(SanDisk)....I bought a microSD/TransFlash (it will say mobile on the package)...... BE CAREFUL OF WHERE YOU BUY FROM! I looked into Ebay for this, but seen alot of scams..(SOME ARE NOT THE REAL THING!)I purchased mine from a Best Buy. Could not find this phone in a Walmart or Meijer so that's where I went, & it was no longer $79.99 :(. THANK YOU Tonya P. because this phone is so cool! :) ) I already have a super cool contract phone..... but I needed a local #, too. I'd love a Chocalate but not contracted on Verizon wireless soooo this is ultimately the next best phone for the price! ......So there ya go..I sure hope that all this writing helps!!!!


m Oct 29 2006

yea


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