The LG Ally for Verizon Wireless

Tao Wireless shoppers can get the LG's first Android phone, the LG Ally for Verizon Wireless for free. It offers all of the impressive customization of the Android operating system. What sets it apart is the capacitive touch screen paired with a sliding QWERTY keyboard. Choose from 5 different home screen options that work for you. The Android Market has over 30000 free and paid apps and hundreds of widgets. LG Socialite allows you to update your Twitter and Facebook account at the same time. The 3.2 megapixel camera/camcorder takes pictures large enough for desktop wallpaper on your computer and hi-res Flickr uploads. The LG Theme Icon Tray remembers your most used features and keeps them at the bottom of the screen, no matter what home screen you are utilizing. The integrated GPS supports turn-by-turn spoken directions with real-time traffic updates and a 360 degree view of your destination. Visual voicemail allows you to view and manage your voice mails directly from your device.

Highlights

• Choose From Over 30000 Apps From Android Market
• Control Your Home's FrontPoint Security System From This Phone
• Customize Your Ally In A Fun Way With Live Wall Paper
• Integrated GPS Provides Spoken Turn-by-turn Directions and Real Time Traffic Updates
• LG's First Android Phone - 3.2" Touch Screen With QWERTY Slider Keyboard
• Manage Your Facebook and Twitter Account Simultaneously With The Socialite Widget
• Organize, Edit, and Play Your Music and Videos With V CAST Media Manager
• Personalize Your Ally With 5 Home Screen Options
• The 3.2 MP Camera/Camcorder Takes Pictures Big Enough For Desktop Wallpaper On Your Computer
• Visual Voice Mail Allows You To View and Manage Your Voice Mail From Your Device

Compatible Rate Plans

• Device Supports Voice Plans - Yes
• Device Supports Verizon PDA Plans - Yes
• Available For Purchase Without Service Plan - Yes
• Device Supports Add-on Line Upgrade Plans - Yes
• Device Supports Add-on Line Plans - Yes
• Early Termination Fee - Early Termination Fee $350 (2 yr contracts)

Compatible Features

• Verizon Wireless Mobile Broadband Connect Option - Yes
• Verizon Wireless Voice Plan Options - Yes
• Verizon Wireless Visual Voicemail Compatible - Yes
• Verizon Wireless PDA Plan Options - Yes
• Verizon Wireless TXT+PIX+FLIX Plan Options - Yes

What's In The Box

• Additional Items Included - Battery, Wall/USB Charger, Pre-installed 4GB microSD Card, Quick Start Guide

Messaging Features

• Email Client - Yes, Push Gmail and Exchange
• Text Messaging (SMS) - Yes, Send and Receive Text Messages
• Multimedia Messaging - Yes, Send and Receive Pictures Via Multimedia Messaging
• HTML Web Browsing - Yes, Android Webkit HTML5-based Browser
• Instant Messenger - Yes

Entertainment

• Custom Ringtones - Yes, Downloadable
• Customizable Graphics - Yes, Downloadable
• MP3 Player - Yes, Download MP3s From Amazon Music Store
• MP3 Ringtones - Yes, Downloadable
• Facebook - Yes, Integrated Facebook Contacts In LG Socialite
• App Store - Yes, Thousands Of Apps and Hundreds Of Widgets Available On The Android Market
• Polyphonic Ringtones - Yes
• Games - Yes, Downloadable
• Photo Apps - Yes
• Twitter - Yes, Integrated Contacts In LG Socialite
• Picture Caller ID - Yes
• Ringer Profiles - Yes
• Streaming Multimedia Support - Yes

Digital Camera

• Camera Megapixels - 3.2 MP Camera
• Capture Modes - Beauty Shot, Night mode, Macro Mode, Panorama, and Smile Detection
• Camera - Yes, 3.2 MP Camera/Video With Flash and Auto-focus
• Dedicated Camera Key - Yes
• Video Capture / Camcorder - Yes, 3.2 MP Camera/Camcorder Captures Videos, Send and Receive Video Messages

Advanced Features

• Device Supports FrontPoint Security Systems - Yes, Control Your Home Security System From This Phone
• Upgradeable - Over The Air Updates
• QWERTY Keyboard - Yes, Slide-out QWERTY Keyboard
• Google - Yes, Integrated Google Contacts In LG Socialite
• GPS Services Support - Yes, GPS Supports Location-based Services Like VZ Google Maps Navigation
• Visual Voicemail - Yes, Visual Voicemail Capable
• Bluetooth Stereo Headset (A2DP) - Yes, Stream Quality Stereo Sound Wirelessly With Stereo Bluetooth-capable Headphones (Not Included)
• Bluetooth Wireless Technology - Yes, Connect Wirelessly To Other Bluetooth-enabled Devices Including Car Kits, Headsets, and More

Core Features

• PDA Device - Yes
• Color - Black
• Color Main Display - 3.2", 800 x 480 Pixels, 262000 Colors, TFT Touch Screen Display
• Alarm - Yes
• Languages Supported - English and Spanish
• Speakerphone - Yes
• Vibrate - Yes
• Style - QWERTY Slider
• Voice Memo - Yes
• To-Do List - Yes
• Calculator - Yes
• Calendar - Yes

Battery

• Battery Type - Li-Ion
• Talk Time - Up To 7.5 Hours
• Standby Time - Up To 500 Hours

Technical Specifications

• 3G Data Speeds - Yes, Where Available
• Compatible Carrier - Verizon Wireless
• Data Download Speed - EVDO Rev A, CDMA 800/1900
• Dimensions - 4.6" x 2.2" x 0.6"
• Standard 3.5mm Stereo Headset Jack - Yes
• Platform / Operating System - Android 2.1 Google Experience Device
• WiFi - Yes, Wi-Fi Capable
• Phonebook Capacity - Dependant On Available Memory
• TTY Compatible - Yes
• Hearing Aid Compatible - Yes, M4/T3
• Manufacturer Model Name - VS740
• Weight - 5.57 Ounces
• Touch Screen - Yes, Capacitive Touch Screen With Tempered Glass Gives Fast and Accurate Response
• Micro-USB Port - Yes
• Multiple Numbers Per Name - Yes
• Network Compatibility - CDMA 800/1900 EVDO Rev. A
• Predictive Text Entry - Yes
• Ringtone Types Supported - Yes
• Built-In Memory - 4GB