14 DAY TRIAL // Today, mobile phone carrier Verizon Wireless announced the upcoming release of a new LTE-capable handset on its airwaves, the LG Revolution.
Starting tomorrow, May 26th, users interested in the purchase of the new mobile phone would be able to do so for $249.99, upon the signing of a two-year contract agreement with the wireless carrier.
The new smartphone arrives on shelves at Verizon with support for the carrier's fast 4G network, as well as with a great deal of other appealing features, such as the pre-loaded Netflix application that would provide users with access to movies and television shows.
LG Revolution boasts a large 4.3-inch touchscreen display, on which users would be able to view videos and photos and high resolution.
“Built-in HDMI output and SmartShare capability allow customers to share multimedia content with HDMI capable displays, creating an exceptional entertainment experience,” the wireless carrier notes.
The specs list of the new mobile phone includes a fast 1 GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon application processor, along with support for download speeds of 5 to 12 Mbps and upload speeds of 2 to 5 Mbps where Verizon's 4G network is available.
The mobile phone also comes with support for Bing Search and Maps, as well as with support for Adobe Flash Player, V CAST Apps, and Dolby Mobile for a rich listening experience.
Based on Google's Android 2.2 Froyo OS, the device would boast a 5.0-megapixel camera on the back, with support for 720p HD video recording and playback, along with 1.3-megapixel front-facing camera to enable video calling.
Wi-Fi connectivity 802.11 b/g/n, Mobile Hotspot capability with support for up to 8 Wi-Fi-enabled devices, Bluetooth Version 3.0, GPS, and the usual set of sensors have been also included into the mix.
“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,” the wireless carrier notes.
“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.”
Tomorrow, the smartphone goes for sale at Verizon along with other Android-based smartphones, the DROID X2 by Motorola and the Sony Ericsson Xperia PLAY.