Customer Rating: 
Summary: Great Cheap Phone for Occasional Use
Comment: I'm not really a fan of cell phones because of the silly and discourteous ways they're used by so many. But there are times they come in handy, even for me.
I make three or four business trips a year, plus an out-of-town vacation or two, and the cell phone is really a major convenience on those occasions. But the absence of one has never bothered me enough to make me commit to an expensive phone, much less a long-term contract.
I noticed some prepaid phones at a supermarket a few months ago, and did a little research. I was able to get the Aloha for $19.99, bought a $20 card for Virgin Mobile service, and was up and running for only $40.
So far, I've used the phone in Cleveland, Denver and Phoenix with good results. No dropped calls, and pretty good call quality. The phone is easy enough to use that you won't forget how if you put it away for a few days, and the storage of contacts, plus the scheduler make the phone worth the money and then some.
If you're a cell phone buff, or want to impress your friends, this isn't the phone for you. No camera or outside display. Volume could be a little louder, and you've got to position the phone just right for best results. But at this price, it's a great phone for the light user, or as a temporary phone, or for someone who does not have good credit or prefers not to give out a credit card number.
If you fall into these categories, the Aloha is an excellent choice.
Customer Rating:
Summary: Great for the price
Comment: After reading the reviews, I was wary, but I'd already bought the phone. So when I got it I instead tested it to see if it did what one reviewer said. The phone DID NOT stay on after I closed it. It cut the call off just like it should. I don't know what that person did to his/her phone, but mine works perfectly.
Customer Rating:
Summary: It's a great phone for the money
Comment: I am amazed that people slam this phone. I purchased one for $14.99 at a national chain store. What an amazing piece of technology for a mere 15 dollars. It's not perfect, but come on, if you want perfection go spend a couple of hundred dollars. Or, go and commit to a two year contract before you have even tried the service. My hat is off to Sir Branson and Virgin Mobile. I don't want a contract. I don't use the phone much but I like having it available for the occassional use. What a great convenience at an affordable price. Virgin Mobile and the LG Aloha have delivered in spades.
Customer Rating:
Summary: No problem
Comment: I had no problem with the phone no problem with the service. You get what you paid for with prepaid. I always click the end when I end a call, instead of just closing the lid. Had Virgin Mobile since the beginning, never had a problem with phones and when I swapped a phone and did not get credit called them and they quickly rectified the situation.
Customer Rating:
Summary: Do not buy this phone!
Comment: Don't buy this phone, especially for a teenager. The phone is designed to NOT disconnect when you close it and put it away. Even if you dial a number and get no answer, if you do not press the red END key before closing the lid and putting it away, even though your call did not connect, you will continue to be charged until all your call credit is gone. This is great for the Virgin Mobile people because they most likely boost profits from unsuspecting children and adults who are used to other phones that do disconnect when you close them. One has to wonder if this design was intentional engineering for that very purpose. Steer clear of LG products and steer clear of Virgin Mobile.
Summary: Great Cheap Phone for Occasional Use
Comment: I'm not really a fan of cell phones because of the silly and discourteous ways they're used by so many. But there are times they come in handy, even for me.
I make three or four business trips a year, plus an out-of-town vacation or two, and the cell phone is really a major convenience on those occasions. But the absence of one has never bothered me enough to make me commit to an expensive phone, much less a long-term contract.
I noticed some prepaid phones at a supermarket a few months ago, and did a little research. I was able to get the Aloha for $19.99, bought a $20 card for Virgin Mobile service, and was up and running for only $40.
So far, I've used the phone in Cleveland, Denver and Phoenix with good results. No dropped calls, and pretty good call quality. The phone is easy enough to use that you won't forget how if you put it away for a few days, and the storage of contacts, plus the scheduler make the phone worth the money and then some.
If you're a cell phone buff, or want to impress your friends, this isn't the phone for you. No camera or outside display. Volume could be a little louder, and you've got to position the phone just right for best results. But at this price, it's a great phone for the light user, or as a temporary phone, or for someone who does not have good credit or prefers not to give out a credit card number.
If you fall into these categories, the Aloha is an excellent choice.
Customer Rating:
Summary: Great for the price
Comment: After reading the reviews, I was wary, but I'd already bought the phone. So when I got it I instead tested it to see if it did what one reviewer said. The phone DID NOT stay on after I closed it. It cut the call off just like it should. I don't know what that person did to his/her phone, but mine works perfectly.
Customer Rating:
Summary: It's a great phone for the money
Comment: I am amazed that people slam this phone. I purchased one for $14.99 at a national chain store. What an amazing piece of technology for a mere 15 dollars. It's not perfect, but come on, if you want perfection go spend a couple of hundred dollars. Or, go and commit to a two year contract before you have even tried the service. My hat is off to Sir Branson and Virgin Mobile. I don't want a contract. I don't use the phone much but I like having it available for the occassional use. What a great convenience at an affordable price. Virgin Mobile and the LG Aloha have delivered in spades.
Customer Rating:
Summary: No problem
Comment: I had no problem with the phone no problem with the service. You get what you paid for with prepaid. I always click the end when I end a call, instead of just closing the lid. Had Virgin Mobile since the beginning, never had a problem with phones and when I swapped a phone and did not get credit called them and they quickly rectified the situation.
Customer Rating:
Summary: Do not buy this phone!
Comment: Don't buy this phone, especially for a teenager. The phone is designed to NOT disconnect when you close it and put it away. Even if you dial a number and get no answer, if you do not press the red END key before closing the lid and putting it away, even though your call did not connect, you will continue to be charged until all your call credit is gone. This is great for the Virgin Mobile people because they most likely boost profits from unsuspecting children and adults who are used to other phones that do disconnect when you close them. One has to wonder if this design was intentional engineering for that very purpose. Steer clear of LG products and steer clear of Virgin Mobile.