Verizon Wireless today announced the Verizon Wireless G'zOne Type-S will be available nationwide tomorrow. The G'zOne Type-S not only meets multiple Military Standards specifications, but also offers customers a streamlined form factor and Bluetooth capabilities, making it the ultimate outdoor communications tool.

In addition to meeting rigorous testing standards, the G'zOne Type-S is able to access some of the key services that Verizon Wireless customers have grown to expect, including access to Verizon Wireless’ Get It Now virtual store and VZ Navigator. Features of the G’zOne Type-S from Verizon Wireless include:

• TXT, Picture and Video Messaging capability
  Mobile IM - send and receive instant messages using AOL Instant Messenger (AIM), Yahoo! Messenger or MSN Messenger
• Bluetooth-capable
• 300K CMOS digital camera/camcorder with flash and digital zoom
• Main Display: 1.8” 65K color TFT (176 x 220)
• Sub Display: 1.3” black and white STN (96 x 96)
• Address book with up to 500 contacts and picture Caller ID
• Calendar, Alarm Clock and World Clock
• Calculator and Notepad
• Countdown Timer and Stopwatch
• Speed dialing
• Voice activated dialing
• Speakerphone
• Frequency: 1xRTT, 800MHz/1900 MHz-band compatible
• Dimensions: 3.8” h x 2.0” w x 1.1” d
• Weight: 5.1 ounces
• 1050 mAhLi-Ion battery
• Hearing aid compatibility = M4
• Up to 203 minutes usage time or up to 170 hours standby time

G’zOne Type-S will be available tomorrow online at www.verizonwireless.com and in more than 2,200 Verizon Wireless Communications Stores, including those in Circuit City, for $149.99 after $50 rebate and a new two-year customer agreement.