NOW AVAILABLE EXCLUSIVELY TO VERIZON WIRELESS CUSTOMERS: THE NEW LG VX8600
Ultra-Sleek Clamshell Phone Offers the Latest in Must-Have Features for Verizon Wireless’ Music-Loving Customers
BASKING RIDGE, N.J. and SAN DIEGO, Calif. – Verizon Wireless, the nation’s leading wireless provider, and LG Electronics MobileComm U.S.A., Inc. (LG Mobile Phones) announced today the launch of the newest sophisticated slim phone, the LG VX8600. Available exclusively through Verizon Wireless, the LG VX8600 comes fully loaded with a robust line-up of features that Verizon Wireless customers have come to expect, including the ability to download V CAST Music, video clips and 3D games; Bluetooth® capabilities for certain profiles; a 1.3 megapixel camera and camcorder; and a microSDTM expandable memory port – all packaged within a sleek, lightweight design.
The LG VX8600 turns heads with its distinctively glossy piano black finish, glowing red, touch-sensitive, external music keys for easy access to V CAST Music and mp3 files. The LG VX8600 also offers advanced music playback capability, allowing customers the ability to browse, preview, download and play high-quality digital music directly from their phone. With more than 1.4 million songs to choose from at the Verizon Wireless V CAST Music store, customers can download the songs they love most, accessing their music collection anywhere they go.
In addition to its sophisticated styling and advanced multimedia capabilities, the LG VX8600 offers a 1.3 megapixel camera to capture every moment and amazing video capabilities that allow customers to shoot up to one hour of video right from their handsets. For additional storage of music, videos and photos, the LG VX8600 features a microSD memory expansion slot that supports the newest SanDisk 2GB cards. Bluetooth functionality and stereo headset capabilities round out the list of features on this sleek new device.
The LG VX8600, exclusively available through Verizon Wireless, includes the following features:
V CAST - Capable
V CAST Music – download songs over the air or transfer your own music collection onto removable microSD memory cards1
Device supports external music keys for easy access to music and playlists
V CAST Video and 3D Games – download or stream video from the best names in news, sports, entertainment and more, or download the latest 3D games from top providers
My Music – All songs, manage playlists; songs are auto organized by artist, genre and album; manage your music settings
Music only mode
MicroSD memory port – store music, customer generated pictures, video and sounds
Bluetooth Capable2 (v1.1) – compatible with devices that support the headset, hands-free, Serial Port (SPP), Dial Up Networking (DUN), and Object Push (OPP) profile for vCard exchange
Advanced audio Distribution Profile (for Bluetooth stereo headset support for listening to music3)
Save up to 20 Bluetooth pairings
1.3 megapixel camera and camcorder
Camera Resolution: 1280x960 pixels
Zoom function4
Video Resolution: 176x144 pixels; video format: 3G2
Video Player for MP4, 3GP, 3G2 and WMV formats
Record up to one hour of video
Video Message Mode – record up to 15 seconds of video
Set videos as wallpaper
Get It Now®-capable – download games, ring tones, wallpapers and more
Mobile Web 2.0SM – capable – customizable, enhanced wireless access for the latest in news, sports, weather and more
TXT, PIX and FLIX Messaging-enabled – send and receive messages with text, sounds and customer generated photos and videos
Up to 1,064 characters of text for TXT Messaging
Web-based e-mail and instant messaging
Red touch navigation keys (protected when inactive)
My Account – access balance, minutes, usage and payment info
Speaker-Independent voice recognition – Call, Send Message, Go To, Check, Lookup, My Account
Voice Memo Recording – one minute in standby or five minutes during a call
True Tones – music ringers and clips from hit songs
Flash user interface themes for personalization and Flash wallpapers with fun animations
VZ NavigatorSM-capable – get audible turn by turn directions and location information from the phone to more than 14 million points of interest
Personal Tools – calendar, alarm clock, notepad, world clock, calculator and EZ Tip calculator tools
Speed Dial (95 entries and pre-programmed entries for voicemail, including #BAL, #MIN, #PMT)
500 address book contacts with five numbers, two e-mail addresses and a picture ID for each entry
Weight: 3.26 oz.
Frequency: 1.9 GHz CDMA PCS, 800 MHz CDMA (digital dual-band)
Data transmission: high-speed EV-DO
Usage time of up to 220 minutes, or up to 398 of standby time
The LG VX8600 is available today at more than 2,200 Verizon Wireless Communications Stores including those in Circuit City and on www.verizonwireless.com for $129.99 after a $50 rebate and a new two-year customer agreement. V CAST Music songs cost 99 cents if purchased from the PC or $1.99 if purchased and downloaded over the air onto a V CAST Music phone.
For more information about Verizon Wireless products and services, visit a Verizon Wireless Communications Store, call 1-800-2 JOIN IN or visit www.verizonwireless.com. For more information on LG Electronics please visit www.lgusa.com.
1 Not all downloaded content may be moved to the microSD card; memory card sold separately
2 LG VX8600 does not support all Bluetooth OBEX profiles
3 Streaming audio not supported through Bluetooth stereo headset
4 Camera setting of 1280x960 pixels does not support zoom function
About Verizon Wireless
Verizon Wireless owns and operates the nation’s most reliable wireless network, serving 56.7 million voice and data customers. Headquartered in Basking Ridge, N.J., Verizon Wireless is a joint venture of Verizon Communications (NYSE: VZ) and Vodafone (NYSE and LSE: VOD). Find more information on the Web at www.verizonwireless.com. To preview and request broadcast-quality video footage and high-resolution stills of Verizon Wireless operations, log on to the Verizon Wireless Multimedia Library at www.verizonwireless.com/multimedia.
About LG Electronics, Inc.
LG Electronics, Inc. (KSE: 06657.KS) is the global leader and technology innovator in consumer electronics, home appliances and mobile communications, employing more than 72,000 people working in over 120 operations including 80 subsidiaries around the world. Comprised of four business units: Mobile Communications, Digital Appliance, Digital Display and Digital Media with global sales at USD 34.7 billion (consolidated USD 43.4 billion) as of 2005, LG Electronics is the world’s leading provider of CDMA handsets, residential air conditioners, plasma panels, optical storage products, DVD players and home theatre system. For more information, please visit www.lge.com.
About LG Electronics Mobile Communications Company
LG Electronics Mobile Communications Company is the world’s leading provider of UMTS (WCDMA), CDMA and GSM handsets, which have been designed to improve the value of customer life. With a total range of wired and wireless solutions, the company is rapidly establishing a global presence and growing its international market share in 3G handsets. For more information please visit www.lgusa.com.