LG VX9400 V CAST Mobile TV Phone from Verizon Wireless

At today's CES event, LG announced the LG VX9400 V CAST Mobile TV phone to be offered by Verizon Wireless. The new phone will be available in Q1 2007, and will support V CAST Mobile TV. The phone is a slim and sleek, bar-style design with a large LCD screen for optimal television viewing and new, cutting edge features.

V CAST Music and Video are also accessible with the VX9400, as are Get It Now, Mobile Web 2.0, Bluetooth capabilities, one-touch speakerphone, and a 1.3 megapixel camera and camcorder. With an external memory card, users can record up to one hour of video.

"The LG VX9400 is yet another benchmark in a long line of firsts for LG Mobile Phones," said Juno Cho, president of LG Electronics MobileComm U.S.A., Inc. "V CAST Mobile TV is truly groundbreaking in mobile phone technology, and we are proud to be among the first manufacturers to support this service that will change the way we use mobile devices forever."

Specs:

* V CAST-capable

* V CAST Mobile TV - check out the latest streaming television programs on your wireless phone

* V CAST Music - download songs over the air or transfer your own music collection onto a microSD memory card

* V CAST Video and 3D Games - download or stream video clips from the best names in news, sports, entertainment and more or download the latest 3D games from top providers

* Get It Now-capable - download games, ring tones, wallpapers and more

* Mobile Web 2.0-capable - customizable, enhanced wireless access to the latest in news, sports, weather and more

* microSD Memory Port to store music, pictures and customer generated videos (card sold separately)

* Flash User Interface for Clear Images/Text & Fun Animations

* Standalone Mode (RF Off)

* Music Only Mode (RF Off except Bluetooth)

* 1.3 megapixel camera with flash

* Self-Portrait capability and mirror for self-portraits

* Resolution: 1280 x 960, 640 x 480 (default), 320 x 240, 176 x 144, 160x 120 pixels

* Video Resolution: 320 x 240, 176 x 144 (default) pixels

* Up to 4x digital zoom

* Customizable brightness, white balance, shutter sound, color effects, photometry, self-timer and night mode

* Editor - zoom, rotate, crop

* Bluetooth capable (v1.2) - compatible with headset, hands-free, dial-up networking (SPP), advanced audio distribution, file transfer, object push for vCard, basic printing, audio/video remote control

* Bluetooth stereo headset support for listening to music

* TXT, Picture and Video Messaging capability - send and receive messages with text, sounds, photos and videos

* My Account access - access balance, minutes, usage, and payment info

* Instant Messaging capability

* One-touch speakerphone

* Enhanced speaker-independent voice recognition

* Voice commands: call, send message, go to, check, lookup

* My Account

* Voice memo recording

* 13 Unique ring tones, plus vibrate and silent modes

* TTY/TDD support

* Hearing aid compatible (M4-Rating)

* Personal organizer with calendar with scheduler, alarm clock, notepad, plus world clock, calculator, Ez tip calculator tools

* 500 contacts address book with five numbers, two e-mail addresses and a picture ID for each entry

* Speed dial (98 entries plus a voicemail default)

* English and Spanish language support

* Simultaneous GPS for Enhanced Location Accuracy

* Frequency: 1.9 GHz CDMA PCS, 800 MHz CDMA (Digital Dual-Band)

* Dimensions: 4.04" (H) x 1.93" (W) x 0.73" (D)

* Weight: 4.06 oz.

* Soft-Feel coating for comfortable and firm grip

* Slim and stylish swing bar design with large (2.2") color LCD for optimal (landscape) TV viewing

* LCD display: 262K Color TFT, 320 x 240 pixels, 13 lines

* Standard battery: 950 mAh Li-Polymer

* Usage time: up to 3 hours and 35 minutes

* Standby Time: up to 12 days and 12 hours