LG MobileComm U.S.A., Inc. (LG Mobile Phones) and Verizon Wireless debuted the LG VX9400 at the CTIA WIRELESS 2007® show earlier this week. LG’s first phone to support Verizon Wireless’ V CAST Mobile TV, the LG VX9400 is the latest innovation in mobile entertainment technology.

The LG VX9400 is highlighted by a slim swing bar design with a large color LCD screen for optimal TV viewing and new cutting-edge features, while also empowering customers with the ability to access Verizon Wireless’ V CAST Music and Video, Get It Now® and Mobile Web 2.0SM.

With Bluetooth® capabilities for certain profiles and a 1.3 megapixel camera/camcorder, the multimedia-centric features coupled with service that runs on the nation’s most reliable wireless network make the LG VX9400 one of the must-have devices for fashionistas, business professionals and families alike in 2007.

LG VX9400

The LG VX9400 is designed to allow access to Verizon Wireless’ new V CAST Mobile TV service, giving customers the ability to watch eight broadcast-quality mobile television channels. Additionally, with the LG VX9400’s multitasking capability, customers enjoying television on their LG VX9400 phones can take calls and messages and then go right back to enjoying their program.

The device is V CAST Music-enabled. Verizon Wireless customers can download from a selection of more than 1.5 million songs in the V CAST Music library and listen on their phones. The external microSD™ memory card slot allows customers to move their music from their computers directly to the phones. In addition, customers can pair the LG VX9400 with a Bluetooth stereo headset for a wireless music experience.

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. A one-touch speakerphone, Web-based e-mail and Flash User Interface make the LG VX9400 a very feature rich handset.

Features offered on the LG VX9400 include:

* V CAST-capable
o V CAST Mobile TV – check out the best of television with full-length broadcast-quality television programs on your wireless phone
o V CAST Music – download songs over the air or transfer your own music collection onto a microSD memory card
o V CAST Video and 3D Games – watch video clips from the best names in news, sports, entertainment and more or download the latest 3D games from top providers
* Get It Now-capable – download games, Ring Tones, wallpapers and more
* Mobile Web 2.0-capable – customizable, enhanced wireless access to the latest in news, sports, weather and more
* microSD Memory Port to store music, customer generated pictures and videos (memory card sold separately)
* 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
o Self-Portrait capability and mirror for self-portraits
o Resolution: 1280 x 960, 640 x 480 (default), 320 x 240, 176 x 144, 160 x 120 pixels
o Video Resolution: 320 x 240, 176 x 144 (default) pixels
o Digital zoom up to 4 times
o Customizable brightness, white balance, shutter sound, color effects, photometry, self-timer and night mode
o Image Editor – zoom, rotate, crop
* Bluetooth-capable (v1.2) – compatible with headset, hands-free, dial-up networking (SPP), advanced audio distribution, file transfer, object push for vCard and basic printing
* Bluetooth stereo headset support for listening to music*
* TXT, Picture and Video Messaging capability – send and receive messages with text, sounds, photos and videos
* My Account – access balance, minutes, usage and payment info
* 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 – calendar with scheduler, alarm clock, notepad, plus world clock, calculator, EZ Tip calculator tools
* 500 address book contacts 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.
* Soft-feel coating for comfortable and firm grip
* 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
* Up to 228 minutes or usage time or up to 458 hours of standby time

* The VX9400 supports the following profiles: headset, hands-free, dial-up networking (SPP), file transfer, object push for vCard, basic printing, and Bluetooth stereo headset support for listening to music. It does not support all Bluetooth object transfer (OBEX) profiles. For vehicle/accessory compatibility, go to www.verizonwireless.com/bluetoothchart.

Source: Verizon Wireless