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Tech Trends Watch

LG VX6000

By Joni Blecher
(July 8, 2003)


LG VX6000
LG VX6000

Until now, Verizon Wireless has lagged behind Sprint and other carriers in the camera-phone arena, but it's finally joined the pack with the introduction of the LG VX6000 and its new picture-messaging service. This sleek, color-infused mobile will arrive in stores this week, along with the online launch of Verizon's Pix Place companion site. Together, the phone and the service are meant to make snapping and sharing photos a simple affair. The new mobile is available in stores beginning Tuesday, July 8 and will cost an affordable $150 after a $50 rebate with a two-year customer agreement. Initially, the picture-messaging service will cost up to $2.99 per month for unlimited usage until January 2004.

Upside: Verizon has picked a sleek, MMS-enabled mobile to accompany its Get Pix service. The camera in the VX6000 flip phone has a digital zoom, color effects, and white-balance adjustments; can take pictures in three resolutions; and has five fun frames to dress up photos. Users can send snaps to another Verizon Wireless customer or any e-mail address, or they can upload the shots to an online photo album.

Downside: Since this is Verizon's first MMS-enabled phone, users will initially be able to send pictures from this handset to other VX6000 owners only.

Outlook: The VX6000, with its stylish design and affordable price tag, is one of the more attractive camera phones available; as such, it will compete well against other mobiles in the market. However, the phone's must-have status will depend largely on its ease of use and the pricing plan for Verizon's accompanying service.

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