Just as the weather begins to warm and outdoor activities kick into high gear, Verizon Wireless today announced the Verizon Wireless G'zOne Type-S will be available nationwide tomorrow. Here is more info on the announcement:

The second phone from Verizon Wireless that is built to provide reliable performance for customers with outdoor lifestyles, the G'zOne Type-S is exclusively available through Verizon Wireless. 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, a tool that includes mapping, audible turn-by-turn navigation and access to information on more than 14 million points of interest. Features of the G?zOne Type-S from Verizon Wireless include:

Get It Now ? to download games, Ringtones, wallpapers and more
VZ Navigator ? for audible maps, turn-by-turn directions and location information
Mobile Web 2.0 ? customizable, enhanced wireless access to the latest in news, sports, weather and more
TXT, Picture and Video Messaging capability ? send and receive messages with text, sounds, photos and videos
Mobile IM ? send and receive instant messages using AOL Instant Messenger (AIM), Yahoo! Messenger or MSN Messenger
Bluetooth-capable for the following profiles: headset, hands-free, serial port and dial-up networking (DUN)
300K CMOS digital camera/camcorder with flash and digital zoom
Take 15-second Video Messages
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: CDMA2000 1x EV-DO, 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
TTY compatible
Hearing aid compatibility = M4
Up to 203 minutes usage time or up to 170 hours standby time
The G?zOne Type-S passed all of the following tests, performed in accordance with Military Standards 810?F, with all ports (battery, headset and charging) on the phone closed:

The Water Resistance test was performed in accordance with Method 506.4, Procedure I. The G?zOne Type-S was subjected to this test with the handset open and closed, but with ports closed for 30 minutes on the front of the unit and then 30 minutes on the back of the unit. The test was designed to simulate rainfall of 2 inches per hour with a 40 MPH wind.

The Humidity test was performed in accordance with Method 507.4. The G?zOne Type-S tested for operation after the conclusion of the tenth cycle. Each cycle was 24 hours and the entire test was performed over ten days. The temperature was cycled between 86 and 140?F with the relative humidity at 95 percent constant.

The Drop test was performed in accordance with Method 516.5, Procedure IV. The G?zOne Type-S was sequentially dropped in non-operating mode, onto each face, edge and corner for a total of 26 drops from a height of 1.50 meters (4.9 feet). The drop surface was defined as two-inch-thick plywood over a steel plate over concrete.

The Dust Resistance test was performed in accordance with Method 510.4, Procedure I. A temperature of 95?F was used for this test. Silica flour as defined by the test standard was used. Devices are given a passing grade when moving parts are not bound or blocked and if the unit powers on.

Pricing and Availability
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.

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