HTC Ozone at VZW details and picture

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*Press Release*

HTC OZONE BRINGS VERIZON WIRELESS’ SMARTPHONE LINEUP TO NEW HEIGHTS

BASKING RIDGE, N.J., and BELLEVUE, Wash. – Verizon Wireless and HTC today introduce the Verizon Wireless HTC Ozone™. This easy-to-use smartphone combines a simple design with a host of connectivity options that include the nation’s largest wireless 3G network, global roaming and Wi-Fi, making it a smart option and, at $49.99*, a great value for first-time smartphone users or savvy business professionals.

Available color: Black

Key features:
• Ergonomically-designed QWERTY keyboard for fast and easy typing
• Flexible connectivity options with Verizon Wireless’ 3G network, global roaming capabilities and support for Wi-Fi
• 1500 mAh battery delivers extended operating time
• Includes international charging adapters to stay powered up while abroad

Lifestyle features:
• VZ NavigatorSM – get audible turn-by-turn directions to more than 15 million points of interest and share the directions with others
• Visual Voice Mail – view, delete, reply, listen to and forward voice mail messages without having to listen to prior messages or voice instructions
• Mobile IM – connect with friends on AOL® Instant Messenger, Windows® Messenger and Yahoo!® Messenger
• Mobile Email – access to popular e-mail services such as Yahoo!®, Hotmail®, AOL® and Windows® Live Seamless Microsoft® Exchange synchronization with Microsoft® Office Mobile for maximum productivity
• Access to most frequently used features with a simplified “sliding panel” user interface
• One-touch messaging key for quick connection to friends and family

* Price and availability:
• The HTC Ozone will be $49.99 after a $70 mail-in rebate with a new two-year customer agreement. Customers will receive the rebate in the form of a debit card; upon receipt, customers may use the card as cash anywhere debit cards are accepted.
• VZ Navigator is available for $9.99 monthly access, and Visual Voice Mail is available for $2.99 monthly access.
• Customers can purchase the HTC Ozone beginning June 29 online at www.verizonwireless.com, by calling 1-800-2 JOIN IN, or through business sales channels. It will be in Verizon Wireless Communications Stores on July 13. For additional information on Verizon Wireless products and services, visit a Verizon Wireless Communications Store, call 1-800-2 JOIN IN or go to www.verizonwireless.com.


HTC Ozone from Verizon Wireless

The HTC Ozone™ from Verizon Wireless has everything customers need to take care of business – whether out of the office or out of the country. This easy-to-use smartphone offers the power of Windows Mobile® 6.1 Standard, access to the nation’s largest wireless 3G network, global roaming and Wi-Fi, making it a great option for first-time smartphone users and savvy business professionals alike.

Customers can purchase the HTC Ozone on June 29 online at www.verizonwireless.com, by calling 1-800-2 JOIN IN, and through business sales channels, or in Verizon Wireless Communications Stores on July 13. The HTC Ozone is available for $49.99 after a $70 mail-in rebate with a new two-year customer agreement. Customers receive the rebate in the form of a debit card; upon receipt, customers may use the card as cash anywhere debit cards are accepted.

Features
• Supports Windows Mobile 6.1 Standard
• Supports Microsoft® Office Mobile that allows customers to view and edit Excel® and Word® documents; view PowerPoint® presentations; and create notes with OneNote® Mobile
• Supports Adobe® Reader® LE PDF viewer
• Browser: Internet Explorer Mobile
• Windows Media® Player Mobile
• Bluetooth® (version 2.0) capabilities include A2DP for stereo support
• 2.4” display: 320 x 240 pixels; QVGA resolution; 64K color support LCD
• Full-QWERTY with five-way navigation keypad
• 2.0 megapixel camera with auto-focus and video capture
• microSD™ memory slot with support of up to 16 GB (microSD card sold separately)
• Voice command, voice notes/recorder capabilities
• Speakerphone
• Security locking features
• Text, picture and video messaging
• Instant Messaging capabilities: AIM, WL Messenger, Yahoo!® Messenger
• ActiveSync®-capable (version 4.5) and Windows Mobile Device Center®

Connectivity
• CDMA 2000 1xRTT/1xEV-DO (Revision A) 800/1900 MHz GSM/GPRS/EDGE: 850/900/1800/1900 MHz
• Pre-installed SIM card
• Wi-Fi connectivity (802.11 b/g)

Verizon Wireless Services
• VZ NavigatorSM-capable – customers can get audible turn-by-turn directions to more than 15 million points of interest and share the directions with others
• Visual Voice Mail – delete, reply, listen to, and forward voice mail messages without having to listen to prior messages or voice instructions
• Mobile Broadband Connect-capable – allows customers to use their HTC Ozone as a modem to connect to Verizon Wireless’ high-speed network with a qualifying Nationwide plan
• Wireless Sync-capable – allows customers to send and receive personal or corporate e-mail, calendar, contacts and more

Specifications
• Dimensions: 4.5” (h) x 2.5” (w) x 0.5” (d)
• Weight: 3.7 ounces
• Memory:
• Flash: 256 MB
• RAM: 192 MB
• Standard battery usage times: 1500 mAh
• Usage: 290 minutes
• Standby: 324 hours
• SAR: Head: 1.03 W/Kg
• Hearing Aid Compatibility = M3/T3

[n7ryy]

Anyone have this phone? Thoughts?

I am switching to Verizon in a few months as soon as my AT&T contract is done and am deciding if I want a Windows Mobile phone or get a new Blackberry.

[n7ryy]

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