MetroPCS intros 4-inch ZTE Avid 4G, brings LTE and ICS for a mere $149

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Despite announcing a couple of [budget-friendly handset](http://www.engadget.com/2012/12/06/metropcs-samsung-galaxy-admire-4g/) options [in recent months](http://www.engadget.com/2012/08/21/metropcs-outs-lg-motion-4g-in-tandem-with-unlimited-all-you-can/), it's clear MetroPCS doesn't plan to stay put, as the company today let it be known that it's making yet another addition to its affordable Android lineup. And while the newfangled Avid 4G will come on the cheap, it could still be seen as a much better choice than that other [pricier ZTE offering](http://www.engadget.com/2012/09/20/zte-anthem-4g-unveiled-for-metropcs/) on MetroPCS -- albeit the former is carrying a slightly smaller 4-inch, 800 x 480 display, though _it does_ come with a similar (unspecified) 1.2GHz dual-core CPU and a much fresher version of Google's OS ([Ice Cream Sandwich](http://www.engadget.com/2011/12/01/android-4-0-ice-cream-sandwich-review/)). In addition, ZTE's Avid 4G also features a 5-megapixel camera on the back (VGA on the front), the ability to turn into a mobile hotspot with a few extra bucks per month and, naturally, LTE connectivity. For the relatively small amount of $149, and without any contracts attached, it wouldn't surprise us if the new [Wireless for All](http://www.engadget.com/tag/metropcs/) smartphone on the block ends up gift wrapped in some places come next week's festivities. Speaking of which, folks interested can snag the Avid 4G now from the carrier's site, otherwise a quick trip to the nearest MetroPCS retail store should suffice.

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