Alltel likes colors, from gloss black to fire red -- so it's no wonder that one of the handset staples in its inventory is getting new skins for all kinds of personalities and tastes. The LG AX8600 is apparently
available not available in several new colors from CDMA carrier Alltel even though that handset was
brought to life as the VX8600 by larger CDMA fan Verizon Wireless last summer. While we're still not sure Alltel has the "
largest network", at least the carrier does have some decently-packed phones as of late. But, right now, we still can't find the AX8600 for pre-order in these different skins available at Alltel's website. It was there briefly, but it's gone as of this second. Until it reappears, here's a nice pic of the Verizon version in plain ole' black to tide you over.
Update, 2-27-07, 12:02pm CST: Alltel's page with the newly-colored AX8600s is up now. Hopefully it stays there (Thanks Brent!)
[Thanks, jerreteb]
posted Feb 26th 2007 at 2:22PM
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
Rico @ Feb 26th 2007 2:37PM
I think that I saw this phone in the new alltel commercial for text messages and chad is holding it in green. Its kinda hard to see but I think thats what phone it is.
Rico @ Feb 26th 2007 8:42PM
Heres an update: The AX8600 will be available in three colors which are blue, green, and a sandy color. Alltel stores are allready starting to recieve the blue version and accesories for the phone heres a picture of all three colors:
http://www.howardforums.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=62099
MajorXero @ Feb 26th 2007 9:55PM
@1: I knew I wasn't crazy. Yeah, that's definitely the 8600 he's got on him. Ugly green, though.
Clint McLeod @ Feb 27th 2007 12:02PM
We got our blue, green and the gold color in the store today...
Southern Traveler @ Mar 4th 2007 10:41PM
On the links I found today they are saying the AX8600 is tri-mode. Any truth to that?
Logan @ Mar 6th 2007 12:18PM
it's weird i called alltel today and asked when they are officially going to release the lg 8600 but the lady only said sometime soon. but this link already says its out. some one help me im confused, when can i buy it
http://www.shopalltel.com/brands/alltel_fulfillment/landing_AX8600_07/index.htm
Clint McLeod @ Mar 6th 2007 5:17PM
Even though we have ours in the store we dont know when we can officially start selling them.
geckophone @ Mar 14th 2007 1:53PM
the launch date has now been post poned til the 22nd for the 8600.