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Today is a good day for Verizon Wireless subscribers. The company just announced a slew of new phones; there's one for the Android geek, one for the music lover, a push-to-talk phone, and don't worry…they didn't forget the BlackBerry die-hards.

DROID ERIS by HTC

The new DROID ERIS by HTC is the second Android phone in the Verizon line-up, (the DROID by Motorola was the first). The DROID ERIS features a 3.2 inch touchscreen and trackball interface, 5.0 megapixel camera, 8 GB microSD card (up to 16 GB supported), Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, 3.5 mm headset connectivity, Integrated GPS, a digital compass, Full HTML browser with Flash Lite capabilities, and is compatible with Google services like Google Maps, Gmail, Google Search etc.Read more

LG returns to Cricket with the announcement of the LG HELiX. The HELiX features a 2.0" internal color display, a smaller external color display, 1.3 megapixel camera, Bluetooth, one-touch speakerphone, and a large keypad.

The HELiX is available in silver and pink and supports Cricket's unlimited wireless features, such as talk, text and picture messaging and Mobile Web. The LG HELiX is available today for $139.99.

"LG HELiX is a reliable and user friendly phone that boasts a variety of features making it easy to stay connected with family and friends," said Ehtisham Rabbani, vice president of product strategy and marketing for LG Mobile Phones. "LG HELiX is a perfect handset to reintroduce LG phones into the Cricket handset lineup."

For more information visit www.mycricket.com.

The VUDU HD service is now available on LG's LH50 1080p LCD series and PS80 plasma 1080p series with NetCast Entertainment Access. Also, for a limited time, the first HD or HDX movie rental is free, giving you the opportunity to try the VUDU service on your LG HDTV.

Features of the VUDU service include:

• Pay as you go to rent or buy movies, with no subscription or monthly fees
• Instant streaming without long waits for buffering or downloads
• Instant-start at all quality levels, including HDX 1080p
• Dolby Digital Plus 5.1 surround sound at all quality levels
• Fast forward, rewind and browse chapters without the delays and frustration associated with slow buffering
• Weekly updates to the VUDU library, including new releases same day as DVD
• Newly released movies from major studios are available months before they are available on subscription-based services

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LG Electronics will be the first to introduce broadband HDTVs with the instant-access high-definition (HD) movie service from VUDU Inc., a leading provider of digital on-demand entertainment services. VUDU on-demand movies will be available on LG's LH50 1080p LCD series and PS80 Plasma 1080p series with "NetCast Entertainment Access," beginning this month.

The VUDU service allows consumers to instantly buy or rent from an extensive library of movies and TV titles, including an industry-leading catalog of more than 2,000 high-definition movies - with no monthly fees and without having to buy, install, or connect any additional hardware.

VUDU's streaming movie service delivers a near-instant viewing experience - movies start immediately, including high definition HDX movies, and viewers can fast forward, rewind and browse chapters without the delays or the frustration associated with slow buffering. The VUDU catalog is updated weekly, and newly released movies from major studios are typically available months before they are available on subscription-based services.

LG's new LH90 series, available now through national retailers such as Best Buy and other leading electronics dealers, offer consumers advanced picture quality, smart energy savings and stylish design. The new LH90 series of LCD HDTVs features full-array LED backlighting with 2,000,000:1 Mega Contrast for unsurpassed picture quality and color detail.

The LH90 employs local dimming technology for precise automatic picture control, resulting in deeper blacks and wider color gamut. The addition of TruMotion 240Hz technology ensures smooth motion even during fast-action sports and movie scenes. Built-in THX Movie Mode on the LH90 provides consumers with a one-button solution for experiencing studio color, black levels and clean signal processing. Also, the the LH90 meets the latest Energy Star 3.0 specifications.

The LH90 is available in 55-, 47-, and 42-inch class sizes and has a MSRP of $3,199.95, $2,399.95, and $1,899.95 respectively.

The tie-in campaign includes a customized television commercial directed by "Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen" director Michael Bay. An in-store consumer promotion with Verizon Wireless will also kick off nationwide. The promotion allows consumers to enter a sweepstakes automatically when they send Friends and Family one of three pre-recorded phone messages from Optimus Prime. As the grand prize, one winner will receive an all-expenses paid trip to Los Angeles to attend a screening of "Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen." The winner will also receive 10 LG phones for friends and family, a 55-inch LG television, and an LG Blu-Ray disc home theatre system.

Also, LG launched a movie-themed micro site, www.uncoverlg.com, which includes an engaging and interactive online game. To round out the already compelling campaign, LG announced earlier this year at CTIA their limited edition Versa for the movie tie-in. The phone will be available only through consumer promotions. Read more

The LG Neon is the newest quick messaging phone for socially savvy users who crave an ultramodern design. Featuring a slide-out, full-QWERTY keyboard, and the ability to display threaded messaging, the Neon allows users to flawlessly hold multiple conversations at one time.

Equipped with a touch screen, 2.0 megapixel camera, Bluetooth 2.0 and a built-in music player, the brightly colored LG Neon is fashionable and keeps you easily connected to your social network. You can also expand the storage capacity with an optional 4GB microSD memory card.

This new quick messaging phone should keep you connected at all times with your social network. The LG Neon is now available at AT&T retail stores and online at www.wireless.att.com for $29.99 after a $50 mail-in rebate. (Pay $79.99 and after mail-in rebate receive $50 AT&T Promotion Card. Two-year agreement required.)