Verizon Wireless on Wednesday announced the upcoming release of its third 4G-enabled smartphone, the LG Revolution. Featuring a 4.3-inch display, Android 2.2 (Froyo), a 1GHz Snapdragon processor, a 5-megapixel camera, and HD video capture support with an HDMI-out port, the Revolution is a decent option for those looking for a sleek smartphone on the fastest 4G network in the country. The LG Revolution will be available online and in stores starting tomorrow, May 26th, for $249.99 with a two-year contract. The price is in line with Verizon’s first 4G smartphone, the HTC ThunderBolt, and it is $50 less expensive than the Samsung DROID Charge, the carrier’s second LTE-equipped smartphone. Hit the break for Verizon Wireless’ full press release.
REVOLUTIONâ„¢ BY LG ARRIVES FOR VERIZON WIRELESS
Dynamic Trio of 4G LTE, Entertainment and Power Combine To Make Revolutionâ„¢ by LG
BASKING RIDGE, N.J., and SAN DIEGO – Verizon Wireless and LG Mobile Phones today announced Revolution™ by LG will be available in Verizon Wireless Communications Stores and online at http://www.verizonwireless.com on May 26.
An entertainment powerhouse, Revolution by LG is the first Android™ smartphone preloaded with the Neflix application, allowing Netflix subscribers access to movies and television shows. Revolution customers can capture and share HD images or videos on a 4.3-inch capacitive touchscreen. Built-in HDMI output and SmartShare capability allow customers to share multimedia content with HDMI capable displays, creating an exceptional entertainment experience.
Key features:
·        4G LTE – customers can expect download speeds of 5 to 12 Mbps and upload speeds of 2 to 5 Mbps in 4G Mobile Broadband coverage areas
·        1 GHz Qualcomm® Snapdragon® processor
·        Android™ 2.2 platform
·        Access to more than 200,000 apps available to download from Android Market™
·        Bing® Search and Maps
·        Adobe® Flash® Player
·        Rear-facing 5.0-megapixel camera with autofocus and LED flash
·        1.3-megapixel front-facing camera for video chat
·        720p HD video recording and playback
·        Wi-Fi connectivity 802.11 b/g/n
·        Mobile Hotspot capability allows customers to share 4G LTE with up to 8 Wi-Fi-enabled devices or a 3G connection with up to 5 devices
·        Bluetooth® Version 3.0 Support Profiles: headset, hands-free, object push, advanced audio distribution (stereo), audio/video remote control, file transfer, phone book access
Additional features:
·        V CAST Apps
·        Virtual QWERTY keyboard with SWYPE technology
·        Equipped with Dolby® Mobile a for rich listening experience
·        Extensive image editor includes: crop, rotate, resize, apply filters, image adjustments, draw, write, erase and add stamps
·        16 GB preinstalled microSD card™
Pricing and availability:
·        Revolution by LG will be available in Verizon Wireless Communication Stores and online at http://www.verizonwireless.com for $249.99 with a new two-year customer agreement.
·        Revolution customers will need to subscribe to a Verizon Wireless Nationwide Talk plan and a data package. Nationwide Talk plans begin at $39.99 for monthly access. An unlimited data package is available for $29.99 for monthly access. The Mobile Hotspot feature will be included for a limited time at no additional charge.
The Verizon Wireless 4G LTE Mobile Broadband network, launched in December 2010, is the fastest, most advanced 4G network in the United States, providing speeds up to 10 times faster than Verizon Wireless’ 3G network. Verizon Wireless’ 4G LTE Mobile Broadband network currently reaches one-third of all Americans, with plans to expand the network to the company’s entire 3G coverage area over the next three years.
