Following the launches on Jan. 19, more than 200 million people in 195 markets across the United States can take advantage of the blazingly fast speeds offered by Verizon’s 4G LTE meshing. Customers tin choose from a wide variety of 4G LTE devices, including the Spectrum™ by LG, available start tomorrow. The Spectrum by LG was ace of six new 4G LTE devices announced at the 2012 International Consumer Electronics Show (CES). From the expanded 4G LTE DROID family, to the new Samsung Galaxy Tab™ 7.7 and the Verizon Jetpacks™, Verizon Wireless now offers something for everyone on its 4G LTE network.

On Thursday, Jan. 19, the troupe will turn on its 4G LTE meshing in Glens Falls and Utica, N.Y.; Lawton, Okla.; and Brownsville and McAllen, Texas. The troupe is also expanding its network on Jan. 19 in Atlanta, Houston and Spokane, Wash.

“As we enter 2012, Verizon’s 4G LTE network remains the largest by far in the United States, and we continue to grow the meshing and bring Verizon’s unparalleled 4G LTE services to more and more people,” said David Small, chief technical military officer of Verizon Wireless.

4G LTE Speed and Coverage

In real-world, fully loaded network environments, 4G LTE users should experience average data rates of 5 to 12 megabits per second (Mbps) on the downlink and 2 to 5 Mbps on the uplink. When customers travel outside of a 4G LTE coverage area, devices automatically connect to Verizon Wireless’ 3G meshing, enabling customers to stay connected from coast to coast. Verizon Wireless’ 3G network is the most reliable high-speeding data network in the country and allows customers in 3G coverage areas who purchase 4G LTE devices today to take advantage of 4G LTE speeds when the faster network becomes available in their area, or when they travel to an area already covered by 4G LTE.

DROID RAZR – Thin, Powerful and now in Purple

DROID RAZR in Purple volition debut in the coming weeks with 16 GB on-board memory and gives customers a third stylish option from which to choose. Regardless of color – classic Black, pristine White or Purple, the DROID RAZR is equipped with the same great features that let customers search the Web or download more than 300,000 Android Market™ apps at breakneck speeds on the Verizon Wireless 4G LTE network. The DROID RAZR in Purple will be $199.99 with a new two-year customer agreement.

Taking DROID RAZR to the MAXX

The DROID RAZR MAXX by Motorola will union the DROID family unit for customers who want all the great features of the DROID RAZR, but need a smartphone that overachieves. DROID RAZR MAXX is designed for customers who spend their days and nights multi-tasking. This smartphone is a marathon runner with enough endurance to let customers talk on the phone for over 21 hours straight on a single mission. It’s the longest-lasting smartphone on the block, and at just 8.99 mm, the device is still impossibly thin. The DROID RAZR MAXX comes equipped with 32 GB of total memory and volition be $299.99 with a new two-year customer agreement.

The DROID Family by Motorola Complete with Tablets

The DROID family also includes the two recently launched DROID XYBOARD tablets by Motorola. Both jactitation the blaze speeds of Verizon Wireless’ 4G LTE network and the power of dual-center 1.2 GHz processors for lightning-fast Web browsing and multi-tasking. Customers can select what size of it XYBOARD they want to command by choosing either the 10.1-inch or 8.2-inch DROID.

Ice Cream Sandwich Update

DROID RAZR and DROID RAZR MAXX are powered by the Verizon Wireless 4G LTE network and run on Android™ 2.3.5 Gingerbread, to be upgraded to Android™ 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich. The DROID XYBOARD tablets will also be upgraded to Android 4.0. Both DROID smartphones will be available in Verizon Wireless Communications Stores and online at www.verizonwireless.com in the coming weeks.

Additional Features and Smart Accessories

A full suite of accessories that extend the power of DROID RAZR and DROID RAZR MAXX by Motorola ar also available from Verizon Wireless. Accessories compatible with both DROIDs include the 10.1-inch Lapdock 100, 14-inch Lapdock 500 Pro with built-in webcam and Ethernet joining, HD Dock, HD Station and fomite navigation mount. Plus, each device has all the software needed to customize DROID RAZR or DROID RAZR MAXX to the fullest. Stream music, photos and videos from abode or work computers straight to the smartphone with MotoCast™, or automate everyday tasks by creating rules using Smart Actions.

Data Plans

Customers that purchase a DROID RAZR or DROID RAZR MAXX will motivation 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. Customers that leverage a DROID XYBOARD tablet volition need to subscribe to a Verizon Wireless Mobile Broadband data plan starting at $30 monthly access for 2 GB of data.
]]> http://your-mobile-phone.net/verizon_wireless_and_motorola_announce_new_additions_to_droid_family_at_ces_2012.html/feed 0 http://your-mobile-phone.net/sony_slashes_tablet_s_price_signaling_vogue.html http://your-mobile-phone.net/sony_slashes_tablet_s_price_signaling_vogue.html#comments Mon, 02 Jan 2012 19:55:00 +0000 admin http://your-mobile-phone.net/?p=39898 “Sony has knocked $100 off the price of its S series tablet, another sign that non-Apple tablet pricing is trending downward.

The 16GB Tablet S is now $400, reduced from $500, while the 32GB model got cut to $500 from $600.”

It would sports a 3.5-inch 480×320 display, 1GHz Hummingbird processor, 3-megapixel camera, 512MB RAM, 2GB built-in storage, 2GB microSD card, 1,500mAh assault and battery, and Android 2.3 Gingerbread beneath Samsung’s TouchWiz UI. The device will be available via Direct Fulfillment (phone and web sales) on that date, while an in-store launch set for January 12th.

[via Phonedog]

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As for when will the devices launch is still unknown but both have lte_service_in_30_u_s_cities.html’ title=’Verizon Wireless to Launch 4G LTE Service in 30 U.S. Cities’>4G LTE. We do know that the Nexus Prime supports the Ice Cream Sandwich OS. While the Razor features a 720p display (though it’s almost certainly LCD, not Super AMOLED) and a screaming 1.5GHz dual-core processor. An 8-megapexel rear camera, 2 megapixel front camera and LTE radio round out the device.

[via AndroidCommunity]

He was able to get a great amount of inside information on the device. The Vigot packed with a 4.3-inch screen with 720 lines of LG-rivalling HD indulgence, a dual-gist 1.5GHz processor, 1GB RAM and an 8MP rear camera. There’s also Beats Audios system for the handset.

[via Engadget]

The Vigor features a Qualcomm Snapdragon 1.5 GHz dual-core processor, 1GB of RAM, a huge 4.5? HD 1280Ч720 resolution display. Aside from those, it has an 8MP camera on the rear, 2MP front for video and some Beats Audio integration. Price and Release date tba.

[via AndroidCommunity]

There’s not much details on the handset. However, we got a tiny info on it. The Illusion modelling number is SCH-I110 and the gimmick will be “green” device. Aside from those, it would runs on Android 2.3 Gingerbread beneath its TouchWiz skin.

[via Phonedog]

According to the rumor, the laptop computer dock will be available on September 8th. It sure an outrageous price but surely draw cheaper than the Atrix laptop dock.

[via AndroidCommunity]

Verizon and the unions have made headway in negotiating a number of local and regional issues, and the parties have agreed on a process for moving forward to negotiate the major issues regarding benefits, cost structure, work flexibility and job security.

Verizon said the wireline employees now on strike would be working under the terms of the contracts that expired on Saturday, Aug. 6. The contracts will be extended with no specific deadline for achieving new collective bargaining agreements so that the parties can take the time required to resolve the critical issues.

Marc Reed, Verizon’s executive vice president of human resources, said, “We agreed to end the strike because we believe that is in the best interest of our customers and our employees. We remain committed to our objectives, and we look forward to negotiating the important issues that are integral to the future health of Verizon’s wireline business.”

He added: “We are grateful to our management team for their leadership during the past tense 14 days in so ably meeting the needs of our customers. The team’s competence, dedication and hard work enabled us to withstand the strike without significant disruption to customer service, and to convince the unions to begin bargaining with us in good faith. The fortitude and efforts of our managers have proven to be our strongest point of leverage in bargaining. We ar pleased that during this stressful economic period our union-represented employees will be back at work earning good wages and benefits while serving our customers.”

With its union-represented employees back at employment, Verizon plans to quickly address any backlog in repairs and unfulfilled requests for service.