Verizon Wireless today debuts V CAST Mobile TV service in selected cities throughout the US and introduces the LG VX9400 phone for mobile TV watchers. Here is more info about the phone and the TV service areas:

The LG VX9400 is capable of delivering television programming from some of the most popular TV channels right to your phone. Catch many of your favorite shows by checking out the easy-to-use Program Guide. Plus, you can still take calls, messages, and when you hang up, go right back to enjoying your program. Get unlimited access to entertainment when you use V CAST Mobile TV.

Phone Features:

Bluetooth-
Bluetooth Wireless Technology
Profiles Supported: headset, hands-free, dial-up networking (SPP), advanced audio distribution (Stereo), file transfer, object push for VCard & Basic Printing
Bluetooth Stereo Headset Support for Listening to Music
Print Pictures & Send vCards via Bluetooth

Camera/Camcorder-
1.3 Megapixel Digital Camera & Camcorder with Flash
Capture Video Clips or Still Pictures
Resolution Adjustment: 1280 x 960, 640 x 480 (default), 320 x 240, 176 x 144, 160 x 120 Pixels
Options: Night Mode, Self Timer, White Balance, Shutter Sound & Photometry
Color Effects: Sepia, Black & White, Normal, and Negative
Video Recorder: 15 Seconds (for msg) or 1 Hour (for storage)
Set Videos (under 5MB) as Wallpaper
Video Resolution: 320 x 240, 176 x 144 (default) Pixels

Services-
V CAST Mobile TV capable
V CAST Music Player: WMA & MP3
V CAST Video ? Stream, download and playback video clips
Text, Picture, and Video Messaging
Email, Mobile IM, and Chat Capable
Mobile Web 2.0 & Get It Now
Location Based Services: include VZ Navigatorsm, Location Management & Chaperonesm Parent Capable
BroadbandAccess Connect Capable

Data & Text-
Calculator, Calendar, Alarm Clock, World Clock, Notepad, Ez Tip Calc
Address Book with 500 Contacts
Speed Dialing

Voice/Audio-
One-Touch Speakerphone
Speaker-Independent Voice Commands
Voicemail

General-
microSD Memory Port (capable of reading up to 2GB)
Slim & Stylish Swing Bar Design with Large Color LCD for Optimal TV Viewing
Retractable TV antenna
Music Only Mode
Hearing Aid Compatibility = M4
Handset Insurance Available = Yes

Specifications:

1.9 GHz CDMA PCS, 800 MHz CDMA
EV-DO/1XRTT Digital Only
EV-DO High Speed Connectivity
Dimensions: 4.04" (H) x 1.93" (W) x 0.73" (D) with battery
Weight: 4.06 oz
Screen Size: 2.2 inches
Display: 320x240 Pixel, QVGA 262K TFT Color
Display Lines: 13 (Portrait) or 10 Lines (Landscape)
SAR: Head- 1.25 w/kg, Body- 1.27 w/kg
LCD: 262K Color TFT 320 x 240 Pixels
2.5mm Headset Jack Supported
Usage Time: Up to 228 Minutes OR
Standby Time: Up to 458 Hours

V CAST Mobile TV service is currently only available in the V CAST Mobile TV coverage area in the following cities:

AZ: Tucson
CA: Palm Springs
CO: Colorado Springs, Denver
FL: Jacksonville
GA: Atlanta
IL: Chicago
KS/MO: Kansas City, St. Louis, Wichita
LA: New Orleans
MN: Minneapolis
NE: Omaha, Lincoln
NM: Albuquerque, Santa Fe
NV: Las Vegas
OR: Portland
TN: Nashville
TX: Dallas
UT: Salt Lake City
VA: Norfolk, Richmond
WA: Seattle, Spokane

For more info visit www.verizonwireless.com

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