LG VX8700
(Credit: Verizon)We already mentioned that the LG VX8700 would be available starting today from Verizon, but hey, everyone needs a reminder right? Just to refresh your memory, this shiny new multimedia successor to the VX8600 has a 2.0-megapixel camera, a music player, a video recorder, a microSD card slot, Bluetooth, EV-DO, and access to all the Verizon V Cast goodies like V Cast Video and V Cast Music. It'll cost you $179.99 after a two-year service agreement and a $50 rebate.
Motorola Razr Maxx Ve
(Credit: Motorola)Stick a fork in it; day two of CTIA 2007 is done-zo. By this point, most of the big product and service announcements have already been made, but that doesn't mean the show's over people. No, no. There were still cell phones to be seen, accessories to be touched, and smart phones to be examined. Plus, with all the madness of opening day over with, we were able to spend more time scouring the show floor looking for those hidden treasures that are sometimes overlooked. So, here's a roundup of today's news.
Cell phones: Verizon Wireless added a couple of attractive flip phones to its lineup today. Nicole Lee is dialed into the scene and has all the juicy details on the LG VX8700 and the Motorola Razr Maxx VE. Speaking of Motorola, the company also introduced four new models to its Motomobile line, proving you don't have to pay a premium for a stylish cell phone. And sneaky Sony Ericsson had a couple of extra handsets at its booth that weren't featured in our line show, but eagle-eyed Kent German spied them and got the dirt on the Sony Ericsson Z550 and K810 Cybershot.
Samsung Ultra Smart F700
(Credit: CNET Networks)Smart phones: I met up with the team from Windows Live for Mobile this morning, and looks as if they've been busy adding new features like local search and a revamped MSN Mobile site to Windows Mobile 6. Also, I was so excited to get my hands on the Samsung Ultra Smart F700, but there's really only so much I could say about a nonworking model. Sigh.
LG MSB-100
(Credit: LG)Accessories: Finally, Nicole scoped out some cool accessories, ranging from the BlueAnt Wireless Supertooth Light speakerphone to LG's cool Bluetooth speakers to a trio of new Cardo Bluetooth headsets.
Tune in tomorrow as we report from the *sniff, sniff* last day of CTIA and share our final thoughts.
LG VX8700
(Credit: Verizon)Though we've seen the LG VX8700 at the LG booth at CTIA, we weren't allowed official information about all the important carrier details--despite the glaringly obvious "Verizon" logo emblazoned on its front surface. However, Verizon has finally let the cat out of the bag and officially announced that, yes, it will indeed carry the LG VX8700 in its lineup. This means that in addition to all the multimedia goodness already in the handset (a 2.0-megapixel camera, a music player, and a video recorder, just for starters), the VX8700 will also support V Cast video and V Cast Music. It'll also be compatible with VZ Navigator, Verizon's GPS turn-by-turn navigation service. Other goodies include a microSD card slot, voice-recording capabilities, stereo Bluetooth, speakerphone, and EV-DO support. Expect the VX8700 to be available on the Verizon Web site starting April 6, and in Verizon stores starting April 17. After a $50 rebate, it will cost you $179.99 with a two-year service agreement.
LG VX8700 at the LG booth
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LG VX8700 flipped open
(Credit: CNET)Even though the LG VX8700 isn't "officially" launched at CTIA, it was still out and proud at the LG booth. The LG rep we talked to even referred to it as the U.S. version of the LG Shine. We've mentioned the LG VX8700 before, but we haven't received any information about its specs until now: features include a 2-megapixel camera, a 262,000-color TFT internal display, a music player, a microSD card slot, a video recorder, a video player, stereo Bluetooth, text and multimedia messaging, a speakerphone, voice recording, a 1,000-contact address book, and EV-DO support. We weren't allowed too much information about its intended carrier, but we're guessing it'll go the way of its VX8600 predecessor. It will be officially launched in the next few months, and we'll probably get more carrier and pricing details then.
LG VX8700
(Credit: LG)We mentioned the LG VX8700 earlier this month, and while we still don't know too much about the phone's actual specs (much less its launch date), Engadget Mobile managed to unearth a few lovely photos of this shimmery successor to the LG VX8600.
Rumors are that it may have a 2-megapixel camera instead of the 1.3-megapixel version on its predecessor, but that's unconfirmed at this point. Looking at the pictures, we can't help but compare the keypad to that of the Motorola Razr. Quite intriguing indeed.
As always, we'll be sure to keep our eyes peeled for more details on this attractive LG handset.
LG VX8700
(Credit: LG)It's not exactly the LG Shine that we were lusting after at CES, but when we spotted the LG VX8700 over on Engadget Mobile we immediately thought, "Ooh, shiny!" Aside from Verizon maybe getting first dibs at it, we haven't been able to dig up any additional information about this shimmery new phone. For now, you'll have to make do with a pretty picture of what looks to be a very nice successor to the LG VX8600.
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