Today, LG and Verizon Wireless announced the LG VX9400 will be available in the first quarter to support V CAST Mobile TV.

The LG VX9400 shows off a slim, stylish swing bar design with a large color LCD screen for optimal TV viewing and new cutting-edge features, while also offering customers the ability to access V CAST Music and Video, Get It Now and Mobile Web 2.0, plus get Bluetooth capabilities and a 1.3 megapixel camera/camcorder.

LG VX9400 users will also have the ability to enjoy the latest in mobile music innovation. The LG VX9400 is V CAST Music-enabled with a music player, allowing customers to download and listen to the latest hits right on their phones and the external microSD memory card slot allows them to easily move their music from their computer directly to the phone. Customers can also take their music with them by transferring files from their phone with a USB connection. In addition, users can take their music experience to the next level by pairing the LG VX9400 with a Bluetooth stereo headset to gain a totally wireless music experience.

“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.”

The LG VX9400 also includes a 1.3 megapixel camera with flash and camcorder that allows users to record up to one hour of consecutive video with an external memory card.

Features summary:

• V CAST Mobile TV – check out the latest streaming television programs on your wireless phone
• microSD Memory card slot
• 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
• Video Resolution: 320 x 240, 176 x 144 (default) pixels
• Bluetooth v1.2
• 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.
• 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