LG and Verizon Wireless are teaming up to give mobile enthusiasts an exclusively great mobile experience. At the International Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2012, taking place Jan. 10-13, both companies have introduced Spectrum by LG, exclusively for Verizon Wireless.
According to officials, Spectrum is the first smartphone for Verizon Wireless to feature a 4.5-inch True HD In-Plane Switching (IPS) display, the same display technology used in premium LG HD televisions.
Equipped with HD capabilities, Spectrum by LG will offer customers exclusive HD access to the ESPN ScoreCenter application. Spectrum will be in the Verizon booth (Las Vegas Convention Center, South Hall, Booth No. 30259) and LG booth (Las Vegas Convention Center, Central Hall, Booth No. 8204).
Spectrum by LG supports 1280 x 720 resolutions and offers one of the brightest and sharpest displays available on a mobile device, according to company officials. It displays luminance and Real-Stripe RGB pixels offer users clear viewing in direct sunlight and accurate true-to-life color rendering. It shows the features such as a Qualcomm 1.5 GHz dual-core processor combined with 4G LTE connectivity for robust power, multitasking and download speeds. It has key features such as 4.5-inch True HD IPS display, Android 2.3 Gingerbread, Google Maps, Preloaded Netflix app, Qualcomm 1.5 GHz dual-core processor, and ESPN's ScoreCenter app. This smartphone is priced at $199.99 with a new two-year customer agreement with Verizon Wireless Communications.
Spectrum supports Dolby Digital Plus, which allows users to maximize their HD multimedia experience. Dolby Digital Plus can stream up to 7.1 channels of surround sound through home entertainment systems.
Spectrum by LG will be available on Jan. 19 in Verizon Wireless Communications Stores and online at www.verizonwireless.com. Customers interested in buying Spectrum by LG will need to subscribe to a Verizon Wireless Nationwide Talk plan beginning at $39.99 monthly access and a smartphone data package starting at $30 monthly access for 2 GB of data.
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