New from Verizon: The LG VX8350

Available now from Verizon Wireless is the new LG VX8350 (an updated version of the bestseller VX8300). This entry level phone features an external OLED display screen which provides you with details like caller information and music playlists. The phone is Bluetooth-capable and includes a 1.3 megapixel camera and camcorder. A music player and dual speakers for stereo sound is included along with Verizon Wireless' V CAST service pack. There's even a microSD memory port for extra storage. Available now, MSRP: $129.99.

Features:

• Technology: CDMA
  
• Frequency: 1.9 GHz CDMA PCS, 800 MHz CDMA (Digital Dual-Band)
  
• Data Transmission: High-Speed EVDO
• Dimensions: 3.73" (H) x 1.97" (W) x 0.87" (D)
  
• Weight: 3.30 oz.
  
• Internal LCD: 256K Color TFT, 220 x 176 Pixels, 10 Lines
  
• External LCD: 256K Color TFT, 96 x 96 Pixels, 6 Lines
  
• Standard Battery: 1,000 mAh Li-Ion
  
• Usage Time: Up to 3 Hours & 27 Minutes
• Standby Time: Up to 8 Days & 18 Hours
• Music Player for MP3 & WMA Songs
  
• V CAST Music – download full-length songs
• External Music Controls for Easy Access
  
• Dual Speakers for Stereo Sound
  
• My Music – songs are auto organized by artist, genre, and album
  
• Create & Manage Playlists
  
• Sync Music from PC to Phone
• Music Only Mode (RF off except Bluetooth)
  
• microSD™ Memory Port with 4GB Support for Extra Storage
• 1.3 Megapixel Camera & Camcorder
  
• Camera Resolution: 1280x960, 640x480 (default), 320x240 Pixels
  
• V CAST Video – stream and download video clips
• Video Player for WMV, MP4, 3GP, 3G2 Formats
  
• Video Recording Time: 30 Sec. (for sending) or up to 1 Hr. (for saving)
• Set Videos (under 5MB) as Wallpaper
  
• Video Resolution: 176x144 Pixels
  
• Self-Timer: 3, 5 or 10 Sec.
  
• White Balance, Shutter Sound, Color Effects, Night Mode, Photometry
  
• Image Editor – zoom, rotate, crop
  
• Self-Portrait Capability with Flip Closed
  
• Bluetooth® Version: 1.1 which supports the following profiles: headset, hands-free, dial-up networking, advanced audio distribution (stereo), phone book access, basic printing, object push for vCard and vCalendar, file transfer, basic imaging
• Save up to 20 Bluetooth Pairings
  
• Call & Messaging Restrictions – restrict incoming or outgoing calls/messages to allow all, contacts only, or block all (except emergency calls)
• Text Messaging
  
• Picture/Video Messaging
• Get It Now® Capable
• Mobile Web 2.0
• Web-Based E-mail, Instant Messaging, & Chat
• My Account – balance, minutes, usage info
• One-Touch Speakerphone
• Speaker-Independent Voice Commands: Call, Send Msg To, Go To, Check, Lookup, My Account
  
• Voice Recording – 30 second recording
  
• 18 Unique Ringtones + Vibrate & Silent Modes
  
• Voice Clarity - auto adjust voice based on surrounding noise level
  
•  TTY/TDD Support
  
• Hearing Aid Compatible (M4/T4-Rating)
  
• Compact, Stylish Design with Internal Antenna
  
• Clear Images/Text & Fun Animations
  
• Simultaneous GPS for Enhanced Location Accuracy
  
• Standalone Mode (RF Off)
  
• USB Mass Storage – transfer files between separately purchased microSD card and PC
• Tools: Calculator, Calendar, Alarm Clock, Stopwatch, World Clock, Notepad, Ez Tip Calc
  
• VZ NavigatorSM Capable – voice-prompted turn-by-turn directions
• Speed Dial (95 entries + 4 pre-programmed for voicemail, #BAL, #MIN, #PMT)
  
• Phone Book with 1,000 Contacts – each stores 5 numbers, 2 e-mail addresses, and a picture ID#
  
• Emergency Contacts – enter 3 contacts and personal info