Digital Wireless has created Fastap which is a patented keypad technology that adds all letters to your cell phone keypad in addition to the numbers.  The letters appear in alphabetical order on 26 small, raised buttons positioned at every corner between the standard keys found on a typical cell phone. One keypad offers two levels of functionality.  Raised Keys – raised above the lowered keys and spaced far from each other to allow easy key pressing without kitting number keys. Lowered Keys – Error prevention software allows error-free operation with any size finger Fastap is available in the United States via Alltel’s LG AX490 (launched last July), which is the first cell phone from a U.S. carrier equipped with the Digit's alphanumeric keypad technology.  The AX490 flip phone also comes with a VGA camera, a speakerphone, and Bluetooth.   

Digital Wireless has created Fastap which is a patented keypad technology that adds all letters to your cell phone keypad in addition to the numbers. The letters appear in alphabetical order on 26 small, raised buttons positioned at every corner between the standard keys found on a typical cell phone.

One keypad offers two levels of functionality.

• Raised Keys – raised above the lowered keys and spaced far from each other to allow easy key pressing without kitting number keys.
  
• Lowered Keys – Error prevention software allows error-free operation with any size finger
  

Fastap is available in the United States via Alltel’s LG AX490 (launched last July), which is the first cell phone from a U.S. carrier equipped with the Digit's alphanumeric keypad technology. The AX490 flip phone also comes with a VGA camera, a speakerphone, and Bluetooth.

The LGAX490 Features and Specifications:

Fastap Keypad:

• Next Generation Keypad easy to press single tap raised letter keys, integrated with a traditional numeric keypad - Thumb FriendlyTM Software prevents errant key strokes, allowing for error and care free operation - Letter Dialing dial using number and letter keys (1-800-Alltel7), automatically converts letters to correct numbers - One-Touch HotLinks simply press and hold t : Text Messaging, P: Picture Messaging, W: Wireless Web

Voice/Audio:

• Full-Duplex Speakerphone
• Dual Speakers for Stereo Sound
• Speaker-Independent Voice Recognition
• Voice Commands: Call Someone, Digit Dial, Voice
• Mail, Missed Calls, Messages, Time & Date
• Voice Memo Recording (up to 200 memos)
• MP3 Ringtone Support
• 30 Unique Ringtones + Vibrate & Silent Modes
• Set Voice Memos as Ringtones
• TTY/TDD Support
• Hearing Aid Compatible (M3-Rating)
• Mobile Media:
• AxcessSM Text Messaging (up to 1,600 characters)
• Axcess Picture Messaging
• One-Touch Axcess Mobile Web
• Axcess Apps – access e-mail, download pictures, ringtones & games

Tools & Data:

• Tools: Calendar, Alarm Clock, Tip Calculator,
• Notepad, Calculator, World Clock, Stopwatch
• Speed Dial (98 entries + 1 voicemail default)
• Address Book with 500 Contacts – each stores 5 numbers, 2 e-mail addresses, & a photo ID

General:

• Sporty, Race Car Design & Flip Tones
• Ryan Newman Racing Game Demo & Wallpapers
• Application Mode (RF Off)
• English & Spanish Language Support

Specifications:

• Technology CDMA
• Frequency 1.9 GHz CDMA PCS, 800 MHz CDMA/AMPS (Tri-Mode)
• Data Transmission 1xRTT Voice & Data Capable
• Dimensions 3.74" (H) x 1.92" (W) x 1.00" (D)
• Weight 3.79 oz.
• Displays Internal LCD: 262K Color TFT, 128 x 160 Pixels, 9 Lines
• External LCD: 65K Color OLED, 96 x 64 Pixels, 4 Lines
• Standard Battery 1,100 mAh Li-Ion
• Talk Time Up to 3 Hours
• Standby Time Up to 5 Days & 20 Hours