Alcatel's One Touch Idol now available in the US for $300 unlocked

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http://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget.com/media/2013/01/dsc03517-1357549719.jpg (http://www.engadget.com/2013/05/29/alcatel-one-touch-idol-available-in-us/)Alcatel announced today that its One Touch Idol (http://www.engadget.com/2013/01/07/alcatel-one-touch-idol/) smartphone is now available for the US market, but without a carrier. Weighing in at only 110 grams, the supposed "world's lightest" handset will be sold unlocked for $300 via the company's website. Meant as an entry-level device, the specs betray its low-end status: you get a 4.7-inch qHD (960 x 540) IPS display, 512MB RAM, 4GB internal storage, an 8-megapixel camera and a 1.2GHz dual-core CPU with Android 4.1 in tow. Still, its quad-band GSM and 900 / 2100 MHz HSPA bands mean it'll work with either AT&T or T-Mobile, which should be good news to those who want carrier flexibility. If that sounds like a bargain to you, head on over to the source below to snag one for yourself.

http://www.engadget.com/2013/05/29/alcatel-one-touch-idol-available-in-us/