ZTE Memo is a latest 3G supporting 3G handset which has arrived at Cricket Wireless with a price tag of $99.99(72 EUR). Although it has a candy bar form factor but for user’s interest it brings a full portrait QWERTY keyboard. So you can call it as a messaging phone that allows you to type the messages and email in a comfortable manner. The specs of this inexpensive phone are the same that you get in a usual feature phone.

“The ZTE Memo brings Cricket customers a great QWERTY data phone with features they want at an affordable price. As the holiday season approaches, this new QWERTY phone will make a perfect gift for our customers who are looking for a phone with the latest in 3G data QWERTY device technology at an attractive price with no contract required,” said Matt Stoiber, Cricket vice-president and general manager, devices.

ZTE Memo is designed with a 2.4-inch QVGA display and a 2MP camera on the back with the features of White balance, Self-timer. You are able to record some good videos through its snapper. If you want to check the latest websites then you can get help from its browser. Grab some fun into your life with the mean of a music player. You are able to expand the memory with the mean of a microSD card slot (up to 16GB).

On the keyboard of ZTE Memo Feature phone you will find some dedicated keys with the mean of which you get ready access to messaging and calendar tools and other common apps. As the handset is going to hit the Cricket Wireless therefore you are in a position to enjoy the carrier services such as Cricket 411, Cricket Mobile Web and Cricket Navigator. The people who want to personalize the mobile phone’s interface are free to use a great service of Cricket named as MyHomeScreen.
The Memo has a 2.4-inch QVGA display and packs “ZTE recognizes that value-conscious customers still expect stylish, reliable phones with robust features for entertainment and communications. The ZTE Memo delivers these in-demand features and together with Cricket makes it possible for users to get the most of their mobile experience,” said Lixin Cheng, CEO, ZTEUSA and President, North America Region, ZTE.

Specs of ZTE Memo:

• Display: a 2.4-inch with QVGA 320 x 240 pixels resolution
• Form Factor:CandyBar
• Full Portrait QWERTY Keyboard
• Camera: 2MP camera with the features of White balance, Self-timer and video recording capability
• Navigation Control Key: D-Pad
• MicroSD Card Slot for memory expansion up to 16GB
• Connectivity: 3G, Bluetooth
• Battery: 1150 mAh
• Music Player
• Internet Browser
• Dimensions: 114 x 61 x 13 mm
• Weight: 111 g

Price and Release Date:

ZTE Memo is available for purchase at Cricket Wireless for $99.99. If you are looking for another budget friendly phone then you can also get Samsung Transfix from the same carrier.