Verizon Offers New Megapixel Camera Phone

Verizon has announced the availablility of Motorola's V710 Megapixel camera phone, a new flip phone that features Bluetooth technology.

From Verizon’s press release:

Verizon Wireless and Motorola, Inc. have announced the availability of the highly-anticipated Motorola V710 wireless phone. With integrated 1.2 mega-pixel camera, video playback, record and messaging, along with integrated Bluetooth wireless technology, the Motorola V710 is available exclusively to Verizon Wireless customers.

One of the first CDMA mega-pixel camera phones in the United States to date, the Motorola V710 is the perfect convergence device. The phone’s integrated 1.2 mega-pixel camera allows customers to snap better photos than ever before, as well as shoot and playback video clips. Coupled with the separately purchased custom designed Bluetooth headset, the wireless, cordless device is the must-have device of the year.

The Motorola V710 is also Get It Now-enabled, offering customers even more options in an already full-featured device. With several shopping aisles to choose from, Get It Now provides access to a plethora of downloadable applications including games, ringtones, productivity tools and more. Customers can quickly and easily select from 500 downloadable applications in the Get It Now virtual store.

Features

The Motorola V710 features include:

• 1.2 mega-pixel camera
• Video capture, playback and messaging
• Bluetooth wireless connectivity
• Speaker independent voice dialing
• Office quality speaker phone
• Stereo sound
• TransFlash memory expansion slot
• Mobile Web 2.0 capable
• Get It Now capable
• Large 2.2” internal color display
• Large 1.3” external color display
• PIM functionality with picture caller-ID
• Multimedia Messaging Service (MMS)
• E-mail: POP3, SMTP, IMAP4

Accessories

Customers looking for the ultimate wireless experience will love the accessories that leverage the Motorola V710’s integrated Bluetooth wireless technology. A variety of compatible accessories are available to make talking and listening without wires a snap, including the Motorola Bluetooth Wireless HS820 Headset, the Motorola Bluetooth Wireless Car Kit and Motorola Portable Bluetooth Wireless HF800 Speakers.

Pricing and Availability

The Motorola V710 is available for $249.99 after a $70 rebate with a two-year service agreement at more than 1,200 Verizon Wireless Communications Stores nationwide and participating RadioShack locations, or on the Web at www.verizonwireless.com. Accessories are also available at those locations and include a $20 mail-in rebate until October 30, 2004. The Motorola Bluetooth Wireless HS820 Headset is available for $79.99 after rebate, the Motorola Bluetooth Wireless Car Kit is available for $199.99 and the Motorola Portable Bluetooth Wireless HF800 Speakers are available for $99.99 after rebate.

For more information on Verizon Wireless’ products and services, visit www.verizonwireless.com.