Equipped with a slide-out QWERTY keyboard for easy text messaging and built-in social networking tools and features, the LG Cosmos for Verizon Wireless allows your to keep your friends in the know while keeping up with life on the go. A four-line keyboard makes serious texting seriously easy, while uploading of pics from the 1.3-megapixel camera to Facebook and built-in social networking make it a snap to let your friends in on the action.

The LG Cosmos messaging phone with slide-out QWERTY keyboard.

The Cosmos is compatible with the VZ Navigator GPS turn-by-turn direction service, and you can download games, ringtones, and more from the Verizon Wireless Media Center.

Other features include Bluetooth for hands-free devices, microSD memory expansion (up to 16 GB), Bing search capabilities, personal organizer tools, voice clarity settings, and up to 6 hours of talk time.

Key Features

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  Vital StatisticsRuns on the reliable Verizon Wireless voice and data network (1xRTT data frequency)
• GPS navigation capabilities via VZ Navigator service
• 2-inch LCD screen (240 x 320 pixels)
• Slide-out full QWERTY keyboard
• 1.3-megapixel camera for still photos with 2x digital zoom, multiple resolution options, noise reduction (for improving image quality in low-light situations), in-camera image editor, and direct upload capabilities to Facebook and online photo albums.
• Bluetooth connectivity (version 2.1) includes profiles for communication headset and hands-free car kits.
• Memory expansion via microSD card slot with support for optional cards up to 16 GB.
• Text, picture, and voice messaging with threaded messaging feature
• Mobile Web capable
• Organizer tools including Calculator, Calendar, Alarm Clock, Stopwatch, World Clock, Notepad, Ez Tip Calc, To Do List, Info Search
• Airplane mode allows you to listen to music while the cellular connectivity is turned off
• Voice clarity feature auto adjusts voice based on surrounding noise level
• One-touch speakerphone
• Speaker-independent voice commands: Call, Send Msg To, Go To, Check, Contacts, Search, Redial, My Verizon, Help
• Phone book stores up to 1000 contacts each with 5 numbers, 2 e-mail addresses, 1 physical address, 1 IM screen name, a picture ID, and notes
• ICE Contacts: enter 3 contacts and personal info
• 2.5mm headset jack
• Bilingual menus (English and Spanish)
• TTY/TDD Support
• Hearing Aid Compatibility = M3/T4

The LG Cosmos weighs 4.4 ounces and measures 4.41 x 2.05 x 0.67 inches. Its 950 mAh lithium-ion battery is rated at up to 6 hours of talk time, and up to 576 hours (24 days) of standby time. It runs on the CDMA 800/1900 frequencies and 1xRTT data frequency.