Verizon Wireless, and UTStarcom, Inc. exclusive North American distributor of G'zOne, today announced the online availability on October 20 of the Verizon Wireless G'zOne Type-V, a phone built to withstand harsh environmental conditions and provides reliable performance for customers with outdoor lifestyles. The G'zOne Type-V is compliant to multiple Military Standards including exposure to temperatures in excess of 140 degrees F, extreme vibration, solar radiation, conditions set to simulate storm conditions of two inches of rainfall per hour with high winds and submersion in one meter of water.In addition to meeting rigorous testing standards, the G'zOne Type-V is able to access some of the key services that Verizon Wireless customers have grown to expect including V CAST, which gives customers access to high-quality video clips from today's hottest content providers and 3D games right in the palms of their hands.
The phone also features a 2.0 megapixel camera so customers can capture still and video images while on-the-go -- whether they want a picture of the summit after a hike or the kids playing in the yard. The G'zOne Type-V passed all of the following tests, performed in accordance with Military Standards 810 degrees F, with all ports (battery, headset and charging) on the phone closed and the antenna secured. The G'zOne Type-V also houses a host of multimedia features, including access to Verizon Wireless' Get It Now(R) virtual store and VZ Navigator(SM), a tool that includes mapping, audible turn-by-turn navigation and access to information on more than 14 million points of interest. Features of the G'zOne Type-V from Verizon Wireless include:
-- V CAST Video- and 3D games-capable -- download or stream video from
the best names in news, sports, entertainment and more or download the
latest 3D games from top providers
-- Get It Now-capable -- download games, ring tones, wallpapers and more
-- VZ Navigator-capable -- get audible maps, turn-by-turn directions and
location information
-- Mobile Web 2.0(SM)-capable -- customizable, enhanced wireless access to
the latest in news, sports, weather and more
-- TXT, PIX and FLIX Messaging capability -- send and receive messages
with text, sounds, photos and videos
-- Mobile IM -- send and receive instant messages using AOL Instant
Messenger (AIM(R)), Yahoo! Messenger or MSN Messenger
-- 2.0 megapixel digital camera
- Resolution: 1200 x 1600, 960 x 1280, 480 x 640, 240 x 320, 120 x 160
pixels
- Take 15-second FLIX videos
-- Address book with up to 500 contacts and picture Caller ID
-- Calendar, Alarm Clock and World Clock
-- Calculator and Notepad
-- Countdown Timer and Stopwatch
-- Voice Activated Dialing
-- Speakerphone
-- E911 Supported
-- Frequency: CDMA2000 1 X EV-DO, 800MHz/1900 MHz-band compatible
-- Handset insurance available
-- Dimensions: 4.1" h x 2.0" w x 1.1" d
-- Weight: 5.3 ounces
-- mAhLi-Ion Battery
-- TTY Compatible
-- Up to 203 minutes usage time or up to 170 hours standby time.
