MetroPCS added the Samsung Galaxy Admire 4G to its roster at $169.99, available immediately at MetroPCS stores and online. An entry-level device not worth recommending to existing Android users, but a reasonable first smartphone for someone looking to get onto 4G LTE without a contract.
Key specs: Android 2.3 Gingerbread, a 3.65-inch HVGA TFT display, a 1GHz processor, a 3-megapixel rear camera, a VGA front-facing camera, 4G LTE, and Mobile Hotspot support. Plans started at $30/month; unlimited 4G LTE was available for $55/month, both tax and regulatory fee-inclusive with no annual contract.
