Verizon Wireless and HTC today introduce the Verizon Wireless HTC Ozone. This easy-to-use smartphone combines a simple design with a host of connectivity options that include the nation’s largest wireless 3G network, global roaming and Wi-Fi, making it a smart option and, at $49.99, a great value for first-time smartphone users or savvy business professionals. The Ozone is only available in black.



Key features:

* Ergonomically-designed QWERTY keyboard for fast and easy typing
* Flexible connectivity options with Verizon Wireless’ 3G network, global roaming capabilities and support for Wi-Fi
* 1500 mAh battery delivers extended operating time
* Includes international charging adapters to stay powered up while abroad

Lifestyle features:
Verizon Wireless HTC Ozone

* VZ Navigator) – get audible turn-by-turn directions to more than 15 million points of interest and share the directions with others
* Visual Voice Mail – view, delete, reply, listen to and forward voice mail messages without having to listen to prior messages or voice instructions
* Mobile IM – connect with friends on AOL Instant Messenger, Windows Messenger and Yahoo! Messenger
* Mobile Email – access to popular e-mail services such as Yahoo!, Hotmail, AOL and Windows Live Seamless Microsoft Exchange synchronization with Microsoft Office Mobile for maximum productivity
* Access to most frequently used features with a simplified “sliding panel” user interface
* One-touch messaging key for quick connection to friends and family

Price and availability:

* The HTC Ozone will be $49.99 after a $70 mail-in rebate with a new two-year customer agreement. Customers will receive the rebate in the form of a debit card; upon receipt, customers may use the card as cash anywhere debit cards are accepted.

Labels: HTC, HTC Ozone

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