Make Your Phone Blush With The New AX5000 Handset

Sept. 12 /PRNewswire/ -- LG Electronics MobileComm U.S.A. and Alltel today announced the launch of the stylish new AX5000 mobile handset. With its sleek design and radiant red color scheme, the AX5000 is the latest phone to display LG's commitment to exceptional style while retaining cutting-edge functionality with Alltel's easy-to-use Axcess wireless data services. The AX5000 features LG's trademark clamshell design as well as a complete lineup of advanced features, including an integrated VGA camera and a powerful speakerphone.

Along with the fun of the integrated camera and the stylish red color, the AX5000 features complete voice command capabilities and speaker-independent voice recognition, enabling users to stay safe on the road with hands-free calling and use voice commands to access fundamental features like voice mail, phone status, date and time and digit dial.

With the powerful and stylish new AX5000, users can be confident that wherever they go, they will never miss a moment. The integrated VGA digital camera with digital zoom and built-in flash ensures that users are prepared to capture any special moment, and with room to save up to 60 photos in the phone's gallery you'll be able to enjoy those memories over and over again. With a complete set of Axcess service options including Axcess App downloads, Mobile Web 2.0 capabilities and Text and Picture Messaging, the AX5000 makes it easier to stay connected wherever you go. For those times when you need to stay in touch on the go, the convenient Axcess Text and Picture Messaging capabilities will ensure you stay connected with the ability to send and receive messages complete with text, sounds and photos.

"The new AX5000 is a perfect example of the convergence of design and technical innovation that LG strives for in all of our handsets," said Jon Maron, director of marketing, LG Electronics MobileComm U.S.A. "We're excited to launch another new mobile phone with Alltel as we continue to bring LG's handsets and Alltel's superior services to users across the country."

The AX5000 is available at Alltel for $75 with a two-year service agreement and $135 for a one-year agreement.

A complete list of AX5000 features is included below:

-- Network: Tri-Mode
-- Frequency: 1.9 GHz CDMA PCS, 800 MHz CDMA/AMPS
-- Dimensions: 3.50" (H) x 1.85" (W) x 0.91" (D)
-- Weight: 3.35 oz.
-- Internal Color LCD: 65K Color STN, 128 x 160 Pixels, 8 Lines
-- External Monochrome LCD: Monochrome STN, 96 x 64 Pixels, 4 Lines
-- Standard Battery 1,000 mAh Li-Ion
-- Talk Time Up to 3 Hours* / Standby Time Up to 6 Days*
-- VGA Digital Camera with Flash
-- Self-Portrait Capability with Flip Closed
-- Save up to 60 Photos
-- Digital Zoom: Up to 5x2
-- Camera Resolutions: 640x480, 320x240, 160x120 Pixels
-- Self-Timer: 5 and 10 Seconds (camera only)
-- Customizable Color Effects, White Balance1, Brightness1, Shutter

Sounds and File Quality

-- Multishot Adjust: Up to 5 Shots in a Row
-- Video Format: Motion JPEG3
-- Video Resolution: 128x160 Pixels3
-- Save up to Sixteen 15-Second Video Clips for a Total of 4 Minutes
-- Axcess Mobile Web 2.0 capable -- one-touch access
-- Axcess Apps ready -- download games, ringtones, wallpapers and more
-- Store up to 3MB of Downloaded Content
-- Axcess Text Messaging ready
-- Axcess Picture Messaging capable -- send and receive messages comprised of a combination of text, sounds, and photos
-- Media Folder -- store downloaded pictures, sounds, graphics, animations and more
-- Speaker-Independent Voice Recognition
-- Powerful speakerphone
-- Personal Organizer: Calendar with Scheduler, Alarm Clock, Voice Memo (up to 4 minutes)
-- Notepad, EZ Tip Calc, Calculator, World Clock
-- Speed Dialing (99 Entries)
-- Customizable Avatars for Caller ID
-- Address Book with 499 Contacts -- store multiple phone numbers/e-mail addresses
-- Full-Color Internal LCD with Photo Caller ID
-- Backlit External LCD for Caller ID, Date & Time
-- Customizable Wallpaper, Theme Colors, Fonts
-- 5-Way Navigation Key/Blue Backlit Keypad

* Battery time will vary depending on personal usage and system transition.

For more information, please visit www.lgusa.com.

SOURCE LG Electronics MobileComm U.S.A.