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LG Accolade VX5600 Phone (Verizon Wireless)

Reliable, easy-to-use flip phone for voice and messaging communications
GPS-enabled for turn-by-turn directions; Family Locator service and Mobile Web 2.0 capabiliites
1.3-megapixel still photo camera; Bluetooth for hands-free devices; access to personal e-mail; personal organizer tools
Up to 7.67 hours of talk time, up to 679 hours (28+ days) of standby time
What's in the Box: handset, rechargeable battery, wall/USB charger, battery door, quick start guide

Perfect for your on-the-go communication needs, the LG Accolade VX5600 mobile phone for Verizon Wireless eschews the fancy bells and whistles found on other phones to deliver essential, easy-to-use voice and messaging features that you need to rely on every day. Offering a compact design that's easy to tuck in a pocket or toss in a handbag, the Accolade flip phone offers dual displays, voice command capabilities, and Bluetooth connectivity for hands-free devices.

The LG Accolade flip phone.

It also includes an integrated GPS receiver, which enables you to access the Verizon Wireless VZ Navigator service for turn-by-turn directions as well as access the Family Locator service, which helps you track down family members anytime, anywhere. Other features include a 1.3-megapixel camera for still photos, mobile Web capabilities with Bing search, access to personal e-mail, speakerphone, and up to 7.67 hours (460 minutes) of talk time.

Key Features

CDMA 1xRTT data network
GPS navigation capabilities via VZ Navigator service
1.76-inch internal display with 220 x 176-pixel resolution and 262K color depth
Color external screen displays current time, signal strength, battery life, and incoming calls
Full messaging capabilities including Mobile E-mail, Mobile Web E–mail, and Chat
Mobile Web capable with Bing search
1.3-megapixel for still photos with 2x digital zoom, noise reduction (for improving image quality in low-lit environments), customizable brightness and white balance settings, night mode, and self timer.
Bluetooth 2.1+EDR connectivity for communicating wirelessly via hands-free headsets and car kits. You can also wirelessly send contacts and calendar events to other compatible Bluetooth-enabled phones.
Voice command capabilities (speaker-independent) including call, send message, contacts, redial, and more.
Organizer tools including calendar, alarm clock, stopwatch, world clock, notepad, tip calculator, to do list, and calculator
Airplane mode allows you to listen to music while the cellular connectivity is turned off
Voice clarity feature automatically adjusts voice based on surround noise level
Phonebook stores up to 1000 contacts with each entry storing five numbers, two e-mail addresses, one physical address, one IM screen name, a picture ID, and notes.
Micro USB connectivity with charging capabilities
Voice memo recording
Hearing aid compatible (M4/T4 rating)
TTY/TDD support

Vital Statistics
The LG Accolade VX5600 weighs 3 ounces and measures 3.56 x 1.83 x 0.72 inches. Its 1000 mAh lithium-ion battery is rated at up to 7.67 hours of talk time, and up to 679 hours (28+ days) of standby time. It runs on the CDMA 800/1900 frequencies and 1xRTT data frequency.

What's in the Box
LG Accolade VX5600 handset, rechargeable battery, wall/USB charger, battery door, quick start guide

Verizon Wireless Services

VZ Navigator Capable: With this GPS-enabled phone, you'll be able to access the Verizon Wireless VZ Navigator service (additional charges applicable) for voice-prompted turn-by-turn directions, heads-up alerts, local search of nearly 14 million points of interest in the US (such as landmarks, restaurants and ATMs), and detailed color maps.
Family Locator: Securely locate your family members' locations from your Verizon Wireless device or the web. The locate feature provides you with the information you need to stay aware and stay in touch, including detailed location information and the address of your family members displayed on an interactive map and the option to receive turn-by-turn driving directions to your family member's location using VZ Navigator. You can also receive updates when your family members leave or arrive at locations that you define such as school, soccer practice, or home, with monitored locations set up within a 1/4-, 1/2-, or a 1-mile radius.
Mobile Web 2.0: Getting on the Internet is easy using the Verizon Wireless Mobile Web 2.0 package, which allows you to read and send e-mails, exchange instant messages and view your favorite web content on your phone. The Verizon Wireless Media Center wireless download service is also fully compatible with this phone. This pay-per-download service features application downloads, games and productivity tools. You can also personalize your handset with ringtone downloads using the Media Center service.

Rating: (out of 5 reviews)

List Price: $ 199.99

Price: $ 0.01

LG Shine KE970 Unlocked Phone Black-Label Series with Tri Band GSM, 2 MP Camera, Camcorder, Bluetooth, and MicroSD Memory Expansion--International Version with No Warranty (Shining Silver)

This unlocked cell phone is compatible with GSM carriers like AT&T and T-Mobile. Not all carrier features may be supported. It will not work with CDMA carriers like Verizon Wireless, Alltel and Sprint.
Tri-band GSM cell phone compatible with 900/1800/1900 frequencies and GPRS/EDGE data capabilities
Full metal bodied, super-slim handset with mirror LCD that transforms into a high-quality color screen when phone is activated
2-megapixel camera/camcorder with Schneider Kreuznach optics; Bluetooth stereo music; MicroSD memory expansion
Up to 3 hours of talk time and 280 hours of standby time

The feature-rich, slim LG Shine is designed with a sophisticated, yet highly trendy 'Styled in Metal' concept and has a look and feel totally dissimilar to any previous handset combining fantastic styling with cutting-edge technology.From its full stainless steel enclosure to its mirrored LCD screen that transforms into a high-quality color screen when the phone is activated, the LG KE970 Shine is set to capture the attention of mobile users who crave the perfect balance between design and technology. The super-slim design complements its high-tech functionality, which includes a 2.0-megapixel camera and an advanced scroll-key function. Other highlights include stereo Bluetooth, an advanced media player, a MicroSD memory card slot with support for cards up to 2 GB, high-speed data transfer over GPRS, and more.

Design
The LG Shine is entirely about fashion, convenience, and usability. The ultra-thin, stylish slider design always keeps the unobtrusive internal antenna safely tucked away--always protected from snags or breaking, while the protective and alluring properties of stainless steel add to the phone's durability and style. The 262,000-color, 240 x 320 display is hidden when inactive, a key feature to save battery life, or when keeping a low profile is a must. Basic function keys and media control keys located just below the display are still accessible when the slider is shut, and the slider can be opened to reveal a handsome backlit keypad.

A multi-function scroll key located on the front of the device makes navigation an easy task, allowing for easy navigation of settings, contacts, messages, documents, photos, and videos with minimum effort. Meanwhile, the charging port, USB connection port, volume keys, music player activation key, and a camera key can all be found on the handset's left side. The unit's advanced camera lens and flash can be found on the backside, just above the battery cover. The phone also includes a memory card slot to boost the phone's internal memory.

Calling Features
The Shine boasts powerful calling functions, such as speaker independent voice dialing, which makes it easy to call contacts by simply saying their names. No prior voice training is required and you can even speak individual digits to the phone for quick dialing of numbers you know by heart. And because the Shine is Bluetooth enabled, wireless headsets can be configured with the phone for total handsfree operation.

Messaging, Internet and Tools
The phone's support for multimedia messaging means that text, photos, video, and audio can be sent with ease. When used in combination with the Shine's built-in camera, MMS opens up a whole new world of messaging fun. The built in MMS editor allows the user to create convenient messaging templates for fast MMS messages, as well as the usual ability to create SMS messaging templates. And to make messaging even easier on the Shine, the phone comes stock with built-in T9 text entry, which is a technology that makes it easier for people to enter words and text on handsets--a definite plus for mobile email and text messaging users.

When you need to check your email, or browse the Web for the nearest movie theatre and showtimes, use the phone's advanced WAP 2.0 browser. Find what you need fast over the supported GPRS transfer protocol. And with the phone's built-in document viewer you can view and transport .ppt, .doc, .pdf, .xls, and .txt files. A number of handy software tools are bundled with the Shine including a calendar, an alarm clock, a calculator, a stopwatch timer, a digital note pad, and a vibrating alert alarm.

Connect the Shine to a PC using a USB cable and it will become a mass storage device. Drag and drop files such as music, photos, videos, and more straight to the phone and you can carry them with you wherever you go. No software is required for the PC; simply plug and play.

Imaging and Entertainment
The Shine arrives Java enabled, allowing you to play the latest games--a requisite for any high-end fashion phone. The Shine even comes stock with embedded games, and of course, more games can always be downloaded from the Web and loaded onto the phone via convenient USB and Bluetooth connectivity.

Into taking pictures or carrying your music with you everywhere? The Shine's 2.0-megapixel digital camera features a flash, a 2x digital zoom, a multi shot mode, and a photo album feature. The camera also offers up to one hour of video capture. When it's time for music, the Shine boasts an advanced built-in music player. Load up all your favorite music on memory cards, and take your favorite music with you. You can also take advantage of the Shine's Bluetooth wireless headset capability, allowing you to hook up a pair of Bluetooth stereo headphones.

The Shine also supports Flight Mode meaning that the phone's calling abilities are disabled so you can still listen to music, watch videos, play Java games, and more in locations where mobile phones are prohibited, such as aboard airplanes.

Vital Statistics
The LG KE970 Shine weighs just 4.19 ounces and measures 3.93 x 1.99 x 0.54 inches. The lithium-ion battery is rated at up to 3 hours of digital talk time, and up to 280 hours of digital standby time. It runs on the GSM/GPRS 900/1800/1900 frequencies.

Rating: (out of 38 reviews)

List Price: $ 299.99

Price: $ 194.99

Pantech Breeze II Phone (AT&T)

Sleek 3G-enabled flip phone with three Quick Call keys for most frequent callers
Compatible with AT&T Video Share, AT&T Mobile Music, and AT&T Navigator GPS turn-by-turn directions
1.3-megapixel camera/camcorder; microSD memory expansion (to 32 GB); Bluetooth stereo music; access to personal e-mail
Up to 3 hours of talk time, up to 240 hours (10 days) of standby time
What's in the Box: handset, rechargeable battery, charger, quick start guide, user manual

Kicking things up a notch from its predecessor, the Pantech Breeze II mobile phone for AT&T has been updated with lightning quick HSPDA 3G speeds and integrated GPS. Offering a sleeker, more stylish flip form factor with a bright external display, the Breeze II has external indicators that let you know when you've missed a call or text message and it still includes the 1,2,3 Quick Call keys that were so popular on the original Breeze.

This GPS-enabled phone can access the AT&T Navigator service for turn-by-turn directions as well as its Video Share service, which enables you to send video of yourself to another compatible phone while making a voice call. The 1.3-megapixel camera/camcorder makes it easy to capture on-the-go snapshots and video and then upload them to AT&T's Mobile Share service. Other features include microSD memory expansion (to 32 GB), Bluetooth for hands-free devices and stereo music streaming, access to personal e-mail, and up to 3 hours of talk time.

The sleek Pantech Breeze II flip phone features 3G speeds, GPS for AT&T Navigator turn-by-turn directions, and a 1.3-megapixel camera/camcorder.

Next Generation Data Services

With the free AT&T Address Book service, you can sync your contacts to an online address book, enabling you to access and manage your mobile contacts from your handset--or your PC. From the online interface, you can import contacts from other Web-based address books, such as personal e-mail accounts, as well as send text messages to your contacts' mobile numbers.

The AT&T Mobile Share service helps you quickly transfer photos and videos captured on your mobile phone (up to 10 MB) to other destinations--including home computer, social networking sites, other people and a personal Internet-based storage locker from AT&T. AT&T Mobile Share is available for per month for 50 media transfers; you can also pay per use at .35 per transfer. The service also includes 250 MB of online storage at no additional charge.

Key Features

Fast 3G connectivity via AT&T's HSDPA/UMTS network (850/1900 MHz bands; 3.6 Mbps speeds with network availability).
GPS navigation capabilities via AT&T Navigator service includes audible turn-by-turn directions, real-time traffic updates and re-routing options.
Sleek flip design with external call, message and battery indicators.
123 Quick calls keys let you access loved ones quickly.
Breeze mode menus are easy to read and give you only what you need.
Ability to switch to Advanced Mode to access features such as AT&T Music, Social Net, Mobile Banking and more
2.2-inch internal screen (320 x 240 pixels; 262K color depth)
1.3-megapixel camera/camcorder with 4x digital zoom
80 MB internal memory
Bluetooth 2.0 connectivity with stereo music streaming (A2DP) capabilities as well as hands-free headsets and car kits.
Memory expansion via microSD card slot with support for optional cards up to 32 GB.
Full messaging capabilities including SMS text, MMS picture and IM instant messaging (via popular services including AOL, Yahoo!, and Windows Live).
Access to personal e-mail (AOL, Gmail, Yahoo!, and Windows Live)
Web browser
Organizer tools including calendar, alarm clock, calculator, memo, and unit converter
Airplane mode allows you to listen to music while the cellular connectivity is turned off
Voice dialing capabilities
Hearing Aid (HAC) rating = M3/T3

Vital Statistics
The Pantech Breeze II weighs 3.5 ounces and measures 4 x 2 x 0.7 inches. Its 920 mAh lithium-ion battery is rated at up to 3 hours of talk time, and up to 240 hours (10 days) of standby time. It runs on the 850/900/1800/1900 MHz GSM/GPRS/EDGE frequencies as well as AT&T's dual-band 3G network (850/1900 MHz; HSDPA/UMTS).

What's in the Box
Pantech Breeze II handset, rechargeable battery, charger, quick start guide, user manual

AT&T Services

High-speed data connectivity via AT&T's 3G mobile broadband data network: The dual-band 850/1900 MHz 3G network provides up to 3.6/7.2 Mbps of download speed, making it possible to enjoy a variety of feature-rich wireless multimedia services, and it gives you the advantage of offering simultaneous voice and data services.

In areas where the 3G network is not available, you'll continue to receive service on the AT&T EDGE network, which offers availability in more than 13,000 US cities and along some 40,000 miles of major highways. Providing average data speeds between 75-135Kbps, it's fast enough to support a wide range of advanced data services, including full picture and video messaging, high-speed color Internet access, and email on the go.