LG and Verizon Wireless announced the release of the LG VX8700, the latest in a bevy of breakthrough handsets by the worldwide leader of CDMA devices. Available online beginning April 6 and in Verizon Wireless Communications Stores April 17, the LG VX8700 sports a slim, super-sexy clamshell design with a large color screen, a 2.0 megapixel camera/camcorder for easy access to V CAST Music and Video.

The LG VX8700 complements its bold appearance with a full set of mobile features that consumers have come to expect from LG and Verizon Wireless. The LG VX8700’s 2.0 megapixel camera and camcorder allows users to record up to one hour of consecutive video with an external memory card. From music lovers to camera-phone converts, fashion aficionados to gadget groupies, there is something for everyone in the brilliantly designed LG VX8700.

The LG VX8700 offers some of the most advanced mobile phone features today:

• V CAST-capable
• V CAST Music
• Music player that supports mp3 and WMA formats
• Music only mode
• MicroSD memory card slot
• USB
• Bluetooth-capable
• Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (for Bluetooth stereo headset support for listening to music)
• 2.0 megapixel camera and camcorder
• Video Resolution: 320x240, 176x144 (default) pixels, Record up to 1 hour of video
• Web-based e-mail and Instant Messaging
• One-touch speakerphone
• Voice Memo Recording
• Flash user interface themes for personalization and Flash wallpapers with fun animations
• VZ Navigator-capable
• Personal Tools: Calendar, Alarm Clock, World Clock, Notepad, Calculator, Ez Tip Calculator
• 1,000 address book contacts with 5 numbers, 2 e-mail addresses and picture ID for each entry
• Emergency contacts - enter 3 contacts and personal information in case of emergency
• TTY/TDD Support
• Hearing Aid Compatible (M4-Rating)
• Technology: CDMA
• Frequency: 1.9 GHz CDMA PCS, 800 MHz CDMA (digital dual-band)
• Data Transmission: high-speed EV-DO (where available) and 1xRTT
• Dimensions: 3.82" (h) x 1.95" (w) x 0.54" (d)
• Weight: 3.77 oz.
• Displays:
  Internal LCD: 262K Color TFT, 240x320 pixels, 11 lines
  External LCD: 65K Color TFT, 48x160 pixels, 3 lines
• Standard Battery: 800 mAh Li-Ion
• Usage time of up to 200 minutes, or up to 240 hours standby time

Verizon Wireless customers can purchase the LG VX8700 for $179.99 after $50 rebate with a new two-year customer agreement.

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