LG Cosmos VN-250 Phone (Verizon Wireless) | Review And Specification Mobile Phone

LG Cosmos VN-250 Phone (Verizon Wireless), Equipped with a slide-out QWERTY keyboard for easy text messaging and built-in social networking tools and features, the LG Cosmos for Verizon Wireless allows your to keep your friends in the know while keeping up with life on the go. A four-line keyboard makes serious texting seriously easy, while uploading of pics from the 1.3-megapixel camera to Facebook and built-in social networking make it a snap to let your friends in on the action. The Cosmos is compatible with the VZ Navigator GPS turn-by-turn direction service, and you can download games, ringtones, and more from the Verizon Wireless Media Center.

Other features include Bluetooth for hands-free devices, microSD memory expansion (up to 16 GB), Bing search capabilities, personal organizer tools, voice clarity settings, and up to 6 hours of talk time.

Key Features

Runs on the reliable Verizon Wireless voice and data network (1xRTT data frequency)

GPS navigation capabilities via VZ Navigator service

2-inch LCD screen (240 x 320 pixels)

Slide-out full QWERTY keyboard

1.3-megapixel camera for still photos with 2x digital zoom, multiple resolution options, noise reduction (for improving image quality in low-light situations), in-camera image editor, and direct upload capabilities to Facebook and online photo albums.

Bluetooth connectivity (version 2.1) includes profiles for communication headset and hands-free car kits.

Memory expansion via microSD card slot with support for optional cards up to 16 GB.

Text, picture, and voice messaging with threaded messaging feature

Mobile Web capable

Organizer tools including Calculator, Calendar, Alarm Clock, Stopwatch, World Clock, Notepad, Ez Tip Calc, To Do List, Info Search

Airplane mode allows you to listen to music while the cellular connectivity is turned off

Voice clarity feature auto adjusts voice based on surrounding noise level

One-touch speakerphone

Speaker-independent voice commands: Call, Send Msg To, Go To, Check, Contacts, Search, Redial, My Verizon, Help

Phone book stores up to 1000 contacts each with 5 numbers, 2 e-mail addresses, 1 physical address, 1 IM screen name, a picture ID, and notes

ICE Contacts: enter 3 contacts and personal info

2.5mm headset jack

Bilingual menus (English and Spanish)

TTY/TDD Support

Hearing Aid Compatibility = M3/T4

Vital Statistics
The LG Cosmos weighs 4.4 ounces and measures 4.41 x 2.05 x 0.67 inches. Its 950 mAh lithium-ion battery is rated at up to 6 hours of talk time, and up to 576 hours (24 days) of standby time. It runs on the CDMA 800/1900 frequencies and 1xRTT data frequency.

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.

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.

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