New from Verizon: The LG VX8350

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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