On February 1st, Verizon will officially launch its 3G EV-DO high-speed service. In preparation for the announcement, phones are being shipped overnight to stores nationwide. The new handhelds planned for released for the network include the LG VX8000, UTStarcom CDM-8940, UTStarcom XV6600, and Samsung A890.
LG VX8000 - The VX8000 EVDO handset is the pinnacle of a visual entertainment handset, enhanced by the high-speed data capabilities of EVDO technology. The VX8000 features Video and Music on Demand for streaming, downloading and playing video and audio clips, Video Messaging capabilities and an integrated CCD 1.3 mega pixel camera with macro mode with four digital zoom settings for shooting video and still images. Users can compose and view their shots with large internal and external 262K TFT color LCD screens, and circulate them with Enhanced and Multimedia Messaging Services (MMS). The VX8000 also includes the long list of standard features users have come to expect from LG, including 500 contact phone book, MIDI sound, personal organizer and more.
UTStarcom CDM-8940 - In addition to the built-in 1.3 mega pixel camera that doubles as a video camcorder and features a macro function and built in flash, the first-in-class CDM8940 features a large 2-inch, 262K color main screen, perfect for viewing video clips on V CAST – customers can select from 300 daily updated video clips from leading content providers. With an easily accessible mini-SD slot, customers can add up to 512 MB of memory to their CDM8940 so they can store their video clips and photos and take them wherever they go.
UTStarcom XV6600 - The Pocket PC-enabled XV6600 is based on Intel XScale technology and offers customers the latest in Microsoft Pocket PC features with the Microsoft Pocket PC 2003 Phone Edition. The XV6600 is equipped with 64MB ROM / 128MB RAM and supports .wav, .mp3 .bmp, .jpeg, .gif files.
Samsung SCH-A890 - An integrated rotating 1.3-mega pixel digital camera allows customers to take high-quality images and send them via Verizon Wireless' Picture Messaging or to anyone with email. Photo settings such as zoom, color tone, self-timer and a high lux flash turn snapping pictures into an art. Pictures taken with the a890 take on a life of their own when text or voice memos are added via the handset's multimedia messaging options.
I dont know about you guys but these phones will be the future of the company. VZW is in the midst of blowing the competition out of the water. Since only the V Cast is known about I can talk about that Streaming sports, weather, news, movie trailers, 3d games...It is amazing. Best of all the download process will not take up airtime...Im not sure why no one is excited about this but get ready...VZW is about to kick it into high gear.
2. Posted by GSMDude
Fri Jan 28, 2005 3:39 pm
I think consumers are too busy buying gimicks put in front of them, like thin phones from Cingular.
Even though data transfers don't take up airtime, I suspect Verizon will figure out a way to squeeze the last penny from its customers... but streaming video does sound cool.
3. Posted by VZWCareDude
Sat Jan 29, 2005 3:00 am
I have actually been to 3 meetings involving this...One flat fee a month for unlimited downloads. streaming video will own.
4. Posted by matthewdaniel
Wed Feb 09, 2005 1:12 pm
The Vcast is amazing. It is incredibly smoothe, the articles are packaged so that you get the information you want without all the BS of sprints TV where you have no idea where you will jump into the programming. The quality difference is huge between the two also. 15 dollars a month gets one unlimited access and unlimited mobile web, no minutes used on either. The samsung 890 is my favorite of the 3 phones
5. Posted by chVX8000
Wed Feb 09, 2005 10:49 pm
I'm really impressed with my LG VX8000 it's amazing what it can do
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Streaming sports, weather, news, movie trailers, 3d games...It is amazing. Best of all the download process will not take up airtime...Im not sure why no one is excited about this but get ready...VZW is about to kick it into high gear. 
