Full-featured Global Sensation Arrives in the U.S., Exclusively through
Verizon Wireless
BASKING RIDGE, N.J., and SAN DIEGO, July 31 /PRNewswire/ -- Verizon
Wireless and LG Electronics MobileComm U.S.A., Inc. (LG Mobile Phones) are
bringing the hottest mobile device to the U.S. with the debut of Chocolate
by LG. Available exclusively through Verizon Wireless, Chocolate is the
ultimate mobile phone, loaded with hot features, such as V CAST, V CAST
Music, and fabulous tools like VZ Navigator(SM), all packaged within a
smooth slider design.
Chocolate by LG is a work of art -- both in looks and features -- with
its sleek, ultra-thin minimalist style and silky-smooth slide design, users
will be lured in by Chocolate's glowing red touch sensitive keypad. V CAST
Music customers can browse, preview, download and play high-quality digital
music from their phones over Verizon Wireless' broadband network or in the
Verizon Wireless V CAST Music online store. With more than 1.3 million
songs to choose from, Verizon Wireless customers can download the songs
they love most, accessing their music collection anywhere they go.
"In a world where quality wireless service is a table-stake, Chocolate
sets a new standard for wireless handsets," said John Stratton, Verizon
Wireless vice president and chief marketing officer. "This is a lifestyle
device that reflects the discerning taste of a customer who relies upon the
Verizon Wireless network to stay connected, but wants a device that speaks
to the innovation and personalization that can be achieved with music."
In addition to its advanced multimedia capabilities and chic styling,
Verizon Wireless has included the features customers have come to expect
including V CAST Video and 3D Games, a 1.3 mega pixel camera, Bluetooth(R)
capabilities, a microSD(TM) memory expansion slot that supports the newest
SanDisk 2GB cards and access to VZ Navigator and turn-by-turn navigation
with audible voice directions to most addresses in the U.S.
"We agree, Chocolate by LG is this year's must-have mobile device,"
said Mr. Juno Cho, president of LG Electronics MobileComm U.S.A, Inc. "With
sophisticated American users in mind, this is the next generation of the
Chocolate design for the U.S. Verizon Wireless' features and
functionalities, such as V CAST and V CAST Music, make Chocolate the
ultimate entertainment and communication device."
Chocolate is taking the global handset market by storm, selling more
than 1 million units since its international launch outside Korea and has
won two global design awards (the 2006 iF Design Award and Reddot Design
Award for its unique styling and user interface).
Chocolate as offered by Verizon Wireless offers the following
additional features:
-- Music player with customizable audio effects and UI player themes
(supports mp3 and WMA formats)
-- Speaker for music
-- Dedicated music key for easy access to playlists
-- Multitask while playing music -- send messages, browse the Web, change
your phone settings and more
-- My Music -- All songs, manage playlists; songs are auto organized by
artist, genre, album; manage your music settings
-- Music only mode (RF off, except Bluetooth)
-- Standalone mode (RF off, for use with wired headsets for listening to
music)
-- Set alarm using music
-- microSD memory port -- store music, customer generated pictures, video
and sounds
-- 1.3 mega pixel camera and camcorder
-- Resolution: 1280x960, 640x480, 320x240, 176x144, 160x120 pixels
-- Record up to one hour of video
-- Digital zoom: up to 2x
-- Self-timer: three, five or ten seconds
-- Customizable brightness, white balance, shutter sound, color effects,
night mode
-- Mirror for self-portrait capability
-- Video player
-- Get It Now(R)-capable -- download games, ring tones, wallpapers and
more
-- Mobile Web 2.0(SM)-capable -- customizable, enhanced wireless access to
the latest in news, sports, weather and more
-- Bluetooth Capable* (v1.1) -- compatible with devices that support the
headset, hands-free, Serial Port (SPP), Dial Up Networking (DUN), and
Object Push (OPP) profile for vCard exchange
-- Advanced audio Distribution Profile (for Bluetooth stereo headset
support for listening to music**)
-- Save up to 20 Bluetooth pairings
-- Speaker-independent voice recognition: call, send message to, go to,
check, lookup, My Account
-- TTY/TDD support
-- Voice memo recording
-- mp3 ring tone support
-- 12 ring tones and vibrate and silent modes
-- Ultra-thin, stylish slider design with unobtrusive internal antenna
-- Red touch navigation keys (protected when inactive)
-- Flash user interface themes for personalization
-- Flash wallpapers with fun animations
-- TXT, PIX and FLIX Messaging-enabled -- send and receive messages with
text, sounds and customer generated photos and videos
-- Web-Based e-mail and instant messaging
-- My Account -- access balance, minutes, usage and payment info
-- Personal Tools -- calendar with scheduler, alarm clock, notepad, plus
world clock, calculator and Ez tip calculator tools
-- Speed dial with 98 entries and one voice mail default
-- 500 contacts address book with five numbers, two e-mail addresses and a
picture ID for each entry
-- Technology: CDMA
-- Frequency: 1.9 GHz CDMA PCS, 800 MHz CDMA (digital dual-band)
-- Data transmission: high-speed EV-DO
-- Dimensions: 3.80" h x 1.88" w x 0.69" d
-- Weight: 3.53 oz.
-- Displays: 262K color TFT, 240x320 pixels, 11 lines
-- Standard battery: 800 mAh Li-Ion polymer
-- Usage time: up to three hours 30 minutes, or standby time: up to
16 days
Chocolate by LG is available today at http://www.verizonwireless.com
for $149.99 after a $50 instant online discount and new two-year customer
agreement. It will also be available in more than 2,100 Verizon Wireless
Communications Stores including those in Circuit City on August 7 for
$149.99 after a $50 mail-in rebate and new two-year customer agreement. V
CAST Music songs cost $0.99 if purchased from the PC or $1.99 if purchased
and downloaded over the air onto a V CAST Music phone.
For more information on Verizon Wireless products and services, visit a
Verizon Wireless Communications Store, call 1-800-2-JOIN-IN or visit
http://www.verizonwireless.com.
* Chocolate by LG does not support all Bluetooth object transfer (OBEX)
profiles.
** Streaming audio not supported through Bluetooth stereo headset.
About Verizon Wireless
Verizon Wireless owns and operates the nation's most reliable wireless
network, serving 54.8 million voice and data customers. Headquartered in
Basking Ridge, N.J., Verizon Wireless is a joint venture of Verizon
Communications (NYSE: VZ) and Vodafone (NYSE and LSE: VOD). Find more
information on the Web at http://www.verizonwireless.com. To preview and
request broadcast-quality video footage and high-resolution stills of
Verizon Wireless operations, log on to the Verizon Wireless Multimedia
Library at http://www.verizonwireless.com/multimedia.
About LG Electronics, Inc.
LG Electronics, Inc., (KSE: 06657.KS) is the leader in consumer
electronics and mobile communications. The company has more than 72,000
employees working in 77 subsidiaries and marketing units around the world.
LG Electronics is the world's largest producer of CDMA handsets, optical
storage devices, residential air conditioners and home theater systems.
With total revenue of more than USD 35 billion (consolidated USD 45
billion), LG Electronics is comprised of four business units: Mobile
Communications, Digital Appliance, Digital Display and Digital Media.
LG Electronics' goal worldwide is to create and enable the intelligent
networking of digital products that will make consumers' lives better than
ever.
About LG Electronics Mobile Communications Company
LG Electronics Mobile Communications Company is the world's leading
manufacturer of WCDMA (UMTS), CDMA. The company provides a total range of
wireless solutions, and is rapidly establishing a global presence as it
cultivates international market share in 3G handsets. For more information
please visit http://www.lgusa.com.
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