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Old 06-29-2007, 01:25 PM
Kuriashkin Victor
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Default Re: Verizon Wireless thumbs its nose at the iPhone

Do you know that iPhone owners can use MSN on it?


On Jun 29, 2:16 pm, jeffrey...@hotmail.com (Jeff) wrote:
> http://crave.cnet.com/8301-1_105-973...?tag=cnetfd.mt
>
> With the iPhone completely dominating cell phone news this week, it's easy
> to forget that other cell phones exist. Crave wonders why any manufacturer
> or service provider would see the PR benefit in making an announcement this
> week, but that hasn't stopped T-Mobile from unveiling its Hotspot @Home and
> Sprint from taking the wraps off its new LG Muziq phone.
>
> But today Verizon Wireless revealed that it was hosting its own party to
> match the Apple and AT&T events on the iPhone launch day. In a press
> release, the carrier invites shoppers to test-drive "the leading wireless
> company with the most reliable voice and data network". Meow.
>
> The carrier also invites shoppers to check out its selection of music cell
> phones, including the LG VX9400, which is on sale for $99.99. That's a good
> deal for a cool phone, but the keep in mind that the spiffy V Cast Mobile
> TV service (something the VX9400 supports) is available only in a few
> cities. Yet unlike the iPhone, the LG handset does offer 3G.
>
> Buyers will also be able to download songs wirelessly at the stores from
> Verizon's V Cast Music service. As everyone knows, the iPhone will not
> support tune downloads over the air. But the best news is that customers
> will get a free Music Essentials kit, which normally sets you back $30.
> That's exceedingly generous of Verizon, considering the kit is needed to
> even sync a phone with a PC. We don't know why Verizon just doesn't give
> you the kit in the first place, but that another story.
>
> So if you've decided you're too cool for the iPhone, or you refuse to leave
> Verizon for AT&T, you'll be pleased to know that Verizon has you covered.
> Verizon stores and kiosks will stay open until 9 p.m. And you can be sure
> these stores won't have a line.




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