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Verizon Makes The Tribeca Film Festival Available To Movie Lovers Nationwide

admin — Fri, 27 Apr 2007 14:09:21 +0000

2007 Film Festival Content and Events Available For The First Time On Verizon Wireless V CAST, VerizonSurround Broadband Portal and Verizon FiOS TV

Verizon customers will be able to enjoy the 2007 Tribeca Film Festival from a number of convenient options that will keep them tuned into festival happenings from home or while on-the-go. Movie lovers will soon be able to see selected content from the Festival, which runs from April 25 – May 6, on their Verizon Wireless mobile phones, VerizonSurround (www.verizon.net/tff) and Verizon FiOS TV.

Beginning on April 24, Verizon customers can access an outstanding list of movie trailers and short films that will be making their debut at this year’s Tribeca Film Festival. Verizon customers can experience the excitement of Independent film with access to short films that range from one women’s journey through obsessions and distractions in “The Home” to the chronicle of love between a Christian boy and Jewish girl in “Kosher.” » read more »

LG and Verizon Wireless Announce Release of the LG VX8700

admin — Fri, 30 Mar 2007 07:54:15 +0000

Ultra-thin Fashion-influenced Handset Sports Sleek Metal Finish and Mirror-like Screen

LG Electronics MobileComm U.S.A., Inc. (LG Mobile Phones), and Verizon Wireless announced the release of the LG VX8700. Available beginning April 6, the LG VX8700 sports a slim clamshell design with a large color screen, a 2.0 megapixel camera/camcorder and access to V CAST Music and Video.

“The LG VX8700 is yet another handset that pushes the limits of design and function, using newer materials and finishes to give customers the option to be fashionable and practical when choosing a cellphone,” said John Maron, senior director of marketing for LG Electronics MobileComm U.S.A., Inc. “We want our customers to be proud of their cellphones when they choose LG. To accomplish that, we must stay on top of what is stylish and hip, yet easy to use. The phone is just that. Cool.” » read more »

Verizon Wireless And SanDisk Introduce 4-Gigabyte MicroSDHC Mobile Phone Card For V CAST Music Phones

admin — Fri, 30 Mar 2007 07:08:24 +0000

Worldwide Launch of Highest Capacity, Fingernail-Size Memory Card Includes U.S. Rollout in Verizon Wireless Communications Stores for Full-Featured Mobile Phones

4GB SanDisk microSDHC card

From the CTIA WIRELESS 2007® show, Verizon Wireless and SanDisk® Corporation (NASDAQ:SNDK) announced a 4-gigabyte (GB)1 microSD™ High Capacity (SDHC™) card will be available on May 1.

Using the 4GB SanDisk microSDHC card with a V CAST-capable phone and V CAST Music, Verizon Wireless customers can store more than 2,000 digital songs for use on their LG VX9400 and VX8700 phones. For picture and video aficionados, the 4G microSDHC offers the capability to store more than 4,000 high-resolution pictures or up to 16 hours of MPEG 4 video.2 The card will be sold with an adapter that fits into a standard-size SD™ slot of other devices and will be available at Verizon Wireless Communications Stores. » read more »

New LG VX9400 From LG Mobile Phones Designed for Verizon Wireless’ V CAST Mobile TV

admin — Fri, 30 Mar 2007 06:59:29 +0000

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. » read more »

LG VX9400

ESPN Unveils Programming for ESPN Mobile TV, Available on V CAST Mobile TV from Verizon Wireless

admin — Fri, 30 Mar 2007 06:50:12 +0000

ESPN Mobile TV Includes Live Games, New Shows for Wireless Platform

ESPN Mobile TV on V CAST Mobile TV from Verizon Wireless on the Samsung SCH-u620

From the CTIA WIRELESS 2007® show, ESPN unveiled the program lineup for its new channel, ESPN Mobile TV, available on MediaFLO USA’s FLO TV service, now being offered as V CAST Mobile TV from Verizon Wireless. ESPN Mobile TV — ESPN’s first 24/7 channel on a wireless service — offers live game and event coverage; comprehensive and breaking sports news, commentary and analysis; and realtime sports scores and game updates. ESPN Mobile TV also offers new programs, including ESPN ReSet and ScoreCenter, available only on the wireless platform. » read more »