[Verizon Wireless intros the enV smartphone from LG including an integrated QWERTY keyboard, Bluetooth, dual speakers and a 2.0 megapixel camera plus V CAST functionality.]

Verizon Wireless -- Verizon Wireless and LG Electronics MobileComm U.S.A., Inc. (LG Mobile Phones) announced today the exclusive availability of the LG enV. A successor to The V by LG, the enV is the ultimate wireless phone offering an abundance of fun and functional multimedia features: including V CAST and V CAST Music, VZ Navigator(SM), an integrated QWERTY keyboard, Bluetooth capabilities, dual speakers and a 2.0 megapixel camera that provides crisp, clear photos and videos.

The enV is the perfect device for V CAST and V CAST Music customers. With over 1.4 million songs to choose from in the Verizon Wireless V CAST Music store, customers can download the latest hits and play the songs they love whenever they like. A separately purchased external memory microSD(TM) card allows customers to move their own music or video clips from their computer to the phone. Plus, customers can take their music experience to the next level by pairing the device with a Bluetooth stereo headset, to enjoy the rich, full sound of their favorite songs wirelessly.

Complementing its robust mobile entertainment features, the enV comes equipped with a slide-out QWERTY keypad for easy access to messaging applications including Wireless Sync, the proprietary e-mail solution from Verizon Wireless. With Wireless Sync, customers can synchronize their enV with a home or office PC for easy access to new e-mail, calendar, contact, and task information.

Already equipped with VZ Navigator capabilities, the enV is ready for the road. VZ Navigator uses Location Based Services (LBS), including mapping, audible turn-by-turn navigation and the ability to find over 14 million points of interest (like ATMs, restaurants and gas stations) for $2.99 a day or $9.99 monthly. The enV comes with a 2.2 inch internal color LCD, which enhances the easy-to-understand mapping capabilities of VZ Navigator.

The enV by LG, exclusively available through Verizon Wireless, includes the following features:

* Stylish design with internal antenna

* QWERTY keyboard for easy messaging

* Simultaneous GPS for enhanced location accuracy

* 2.0 megapixel autofocus camera with flash and camcorder

-- Camera resolution: 1600x1200, 1280x960, 640x480(default), 320x240 pixels

-- Protective camera lens cover

-- Self-Timer: 3, 5 or 10 seconds

-- LCD Dual Mode for self-portraits

-- Customizable brightness, white balance, shutter sound, color effects, night mode

-- Video Resolution: 320x240, 176x144 pixels; video format: 3G2

-- Video Player for MP4, 3GP, 3G2, WMV formats

-- Functionality to allow videos to be set as wallpaper

-- Capability to record up to one hour of video

-- Video Message Mode -- record up to 15 seconds of video

-- Digital Zoom: up to 2.5 times(2)

* V CAST-Capable

-- V CAST Music -- download songs over the air or transfer your own music collection onto removable microSD memory cards

-- V CAST Video and 3D Games -- download or stream video clips from the best names in news, sports, entertainment and more or download the latest 3D games from top providers

* Music player with customizable audio effects and user interface player themes that support mp3 and WMA formats

* My Music -- Allows users to manage play lists. Songs are automatically organized by artist, genre and album

* Music Only Mode (RF off except Bluetooth)

* MicroSD memory port -- store music, customer generated pictures, video and sounds

* Dual speakers for stereo sound

* Bluetooth-Capable (v1.1) -- compatible with devices that support the headset, handsfree, Serial Port (SPP), file transfer, audio/video remote control, basic printing, human interface device, Dial Up Networking (DUN), and Object Push (OPP) profile for vCard(5) exchange

-- Advanced audio distribution profile (for Bluetooth stereo headset support for listening to music)

-- Save up to 20 Bluetooth pairings

-- Send vCard to another Bluetooth device

* Wireless Sync E-mail (BREW e-mail Client) capability

* TXT, PIX and FLIX Messaging-enabled -- send and receive messages with text, sounds and customer generated photos and videos

-- Up to 1,120 character of text for TXT Messaging

* Get It Now-capable -- download games, ring tones, wallpapers and more

* Mobile Web 2.0(SM)-capable -- customizable, enhanced wireless access for the latest in news, sports, weather and more

* Web-Based e-mail and instant messaging

* One-touch speakerphone

* Text to Speech, so text messages can be heard aloud

* Speaker-Independent voice recognition

* Voice Memo Recording -- 1 minute in standby or 5 minutes during a call

* 13 unique ring tones and vibrate/silent modes

* VZ Navigator-capable -- get audible turn-by-turn directions and location information from the phone to more than 14 million points of interest

* Personal Tools: Calendar, Alarm Clock, Notepad, World Clock, Calculator and EZ Tip calculator tools

* Speed Dial (95 entries and pre-programmed entries for voicemail, #BAL, #MIN, #PMT)

* 1,000 address book contacts with 5 numbers, 2 e-mail addresses and a picture ID for each entry

* Keyguard

* TTY/TDD Support

* Hearing Aid Compatible (M3-Rating)

* Standalone Mode (RF Off)

* Technology: CDMA

* Frequency: 1.9 GHz CDMA PCS, 800 MHz CDMA (digital dual-band)

* Data Transmission: high-speed EV-DO (where available) and 1xRTT

* Dimensions: 4.64" (h) x 2.08" (w) x 0.78" (d)

* Weight: 4.60 oz.

* Displays --

-- Internal LCD: 262K Color TFT, 240 x 320 Pixels, 11 Lines

-- External LCD: 65K Color TFT, 128 x 160 Pixels, 8 Lines

* Standard Battery: 950 mAh Li-Polymer

* Usage time of up to 4 hours 30 minutes or 19 days 4 hours of standby time

The enV by LG is available today at more than 2,200 Verizon Wireless Communications Stores including those in Circuit City and on http://www.verizonwireless.com for $149.99 after a $50 rebate and new two-year customer agreement.

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