Verizon Wireless and LG today announced the availability of the LG VX8300 phone, the latest addition to the line-up of V CAST Music-enabled phones. Incorporating many of the popular features from its predecessor, the LG VX8100, the LG VX8300 features significant upgrades including a slimmer, more streamline form factor, OLED external screen and microSD external memory.

With V CAST on the LG VX8300, customers can view video clips from the hottest names in entertainment, news, sports and more in the palms of their hands. In addition to the upgrades, the stylish LG VX8300 offers a classic clamshell design, exchangeable vCards with Bluetooth wireless technology, and a variety of other features. The LG VX8300's dual external stereo speakers ensure that music playback is crisp and vibrant, and the 1.3 megapixel digital camera enables Verizon Wireless customers to capture all of life's special moments. With the external microSD drive, it is easy to save up to 1,500 photos, up to one hour of video, or transfer your favorite songs from your music collection between your PC and your phone.

The VX8300 features all the must-have features that users have come to expect from LG and Verizon Wireless, including a 1.3 megapixel camera, FLIX Messaging, Mobile Web 2.0SM capability, mobile Instant Messaging (IM), PIX Messaging (MMS), full duplex speaker phone, and access to Verizon Wireless’ V CAST multimedia service and V CAST Music. Additional features of the LG VX8300 include:

• V CAST-capable
• Get It Now-capable - download games, ring tones, wallpapers and more
  Mobile Web 2.0-capable
• microSD Memory Card Slot
• 1.3 megapixel camera and camcorder with flash
• Bluetooth (v1.1): hands-free, Serial Port (SPP), Dial Up Networking (DUN), and/or Object Push (OPP) profile for vCard exchange
• TXT, PIX and FLIX Messaging capability - send and receive messages with text, sounds, photos and videos
• My Account - access balance, minutes, usage, and payment info
• Instant Messaging capability
• External keys for easy access to V CAST Music
• Dual speakers for stereo sound
• Full-duplex speakerphone
• Enhanced speaker-independent voice recognition
• Voice commands: call, send message, go to, check, lookup, My Account
• Voice memo recording
• 72-chord polyphonic ring tone support
• 15 Unique ring tones, plus vibrate and silent modes
• TTY/TDD support
• Hearing aid compatible (M3-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 voice mail default)
• GPS-enabled
• Frequency: 1.9 GHz CDMA PCS, 800 MHz CDMA (digital dual-band)
• Dimensions: 3.58" (H) x 1.93" (W) x 0.92" (D)
• Weight: 3.88 oz.
• Internal LCD display: 262K Color TFT, 176 x 220 Pixels, 10 Lines
• External LCD display: 65K Color OLED, 96 x 96 Pixels, 6 Lines
• Standard battery: 1,100 mAh Li-Ion
• Usage time: up to 230 Minutes or
• Standby Time: up to 380 hours

The LG VX8300 is available for $99.99 after a $50.00 mail-in rebate and a new two-year customer agreement.