Verizon’s LG Revolution Launches May 26th

Well it’s official, Verizon subscribers if you have had your eye on the LG Revolution it looks like come May 26th you will be able to get your hands on this Android device for a price tag of $249.99 for a two year contract. My only qualm is that the phone comes shipped with Froyo 2.2 instead of Gingerbread 2.3.4, and knowing how long it could take manufacturers and carriers to push out updates, it might be a while before the LG Revolution will get to taste Gingerbread. If that sounds like something you might be interested in or something you don’t mind terribly, check out the press release after the break for more details.

REVOLUTION™ BY LG ARRIVES FOR VERIZON WIRELESS

Dynamic Trio of 4G LTE, Entertainment and Power Combine To Make Revolution™ 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 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 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.