Phone & Gadget

Technical Details

Connectivity

• Wireless-N Wi-Fi networking (802.11a/b/g/n)
• Mobile Hotspot capability for sharing your Verizon Wireless 4G LTE connection with up to eight Wi-Fi-capable devices (3G or 4G)
• Next-generation Bluetooth 4.0 backward compatible with older Bluetooth-enabled peripherals and includes stereo audio streaming
• DLNA capabilities allow you to stream movies, music, and photos from your smartphone to a compatible HDTV
• GPS for navigation and location services with integrated Google Maps for turn-by-turn navigation, street and satellite views

Communications & Internet

• Full messaging capabilities including SMS text, MMS picture/video and IM instant messaging
• HTML 5 browser (Google Chrome for Android Browser)
• Personal and corporate e-mail access with support for Exchange ActiveSync as well as mobile e-mail accounts (Google push, Yahoo!, POP3, IMAP)
  

Casio G'zOne Commando, the first G'zOne Android phone. Continuing in the rough and tough G'zOne heritage, the Commando now adds the versatility of Android for a powerful mobile experience. Rugged - with MIL-STD-810G certification - the Commando meets military standards for water, shock, and dust resistance making it perfect for any situation that life can throw at it, from the boardroom to the beach.

And not only is the Commando physically secure, but all of your information stored on the device is secure as well. With Exchange Active Sync you can ensure that confidential information stays that way by setting up SSL data encryption, device password policies, remote wipe options and more. Access G'zGEAR applications like the Earth Compass, Walking Counter, Adventure Training, Thermometer, and Tide Calculator that can help you to get in touch with the outdoors and fully embrace the active, adventure-driven lifestyle.

The Commando features G'zOne's powerful XT9 and T9 Trace text entry tools. XT9's patented modular architecture provides one powerful and flexible text entry platform for almost any mobile keyboard type: 12-key, 20-key, Qwerty, and touchscreens. XT9 also supports speech and handwriting recognition and can be used in any application where text is entered on a device such as SMS, email, calendar, notes, tasks, browser search boxes, and more. T9 Trace eliminates the need to "hunt and peck" keys on a touch screen panel by allowing you to simply "trace" letters to enter text. With T9 Trace, you can quickly and easily glide their finger or stylus from one letter to the next on a Qwerty or 12-key touch screen keypad.

Web-Access on the Nation's Largest 3G Network

The Commando makes it easy to browse the Web at 3G speeds on Verizon's large and reliable 3G network. The multi-window HTML browser lets you view full websites. Whether you're at home or a Wi-Fi hotspot, you can switch over and use wireless networking to gain access to an even faster Internet connection. Plus, your phone turns into a 3G mobile hotspot to connect up to five other Wi-Fi-enabled devices.

Vital Statistics

The Verizon G'zOne Commando by Samsung weighs 5.45 ounces and measures 5.08 x 2.58 x 0.60 inches. It runs on Digital Dual Mode (CDMA,PCS) and EV-DO Rev.A frequencies. The standard 1460mAh lithium-ion battery offers up to 450 minutes of talk time and up to 270 hours (11 days) of standby time.

What's in the Box

Casio G'zOne Commando smartphone, standard lithium-ion battery, micro USB cable, AC adapter, getting started guide, 8GB micro SD card, preinstalled SIM card, warranty card.

Design & Hardware

• 480 x 800 3.6" WVGA capacitive touch screen
• Bluetooth connectivity (version 2.1) includes profiles for communication headset, hands-free car kits, and the A2DP Bluetooth profile--enabling you to wirelessly stream your music to a pair of compatible Bluetooth stereo headphones or speaker dock
• Virtual QWERTY Keyboard with XT9 and T9 Trace
• 8GB SD card preinstalled with support for SD cards up to 32GB
• GPS (AGPS) navigation with turn-by-turn directions
• 3G Mobile Hotspot creates a Wi-Fi hotspot that can be shared among five Wi-Fi-capable devices
• Meets Military Standards 810G for: Immersion, Rain, Shock & Dust Resistance, Vibration, Salt Fog, Humidity, Solar Radiation, Altitude, and Low and High Temperature Storage

OS & Software

• Android 2.2 operating system (Froyo) with over-the-air upgrade capability for future OS releases
• Tools: Calendar, Calculator, Flashlight, Alarm Clock, World Clock, Stop Watch, Timer
• Bing Search and Bing Maps
• Google mobile services including Gmail, Google Talk, YouTube, Google Calendar and Google Search
• Email client with push support for MS Exchange and Gmail
• Verizon V CAST enables you to watch full-length TV shows plus news, sports, weather, and live entertainment video clips
• G’zGear apps: Earth Compass, Walking Counter, Adventure Training, Trip Memory, Thermo-meter, Tides, Sun/Moon, Star Gazer

Camera

• 5 megapixel rear camera with autofocus and LED flash
• Record 720p HD video for sharing later

Multimedia

• Supports popular audio formats such as MIDI, EVRC, EVRCB, AMR, MP3, AAC, AAC+, eAAC+, MPEG4, and WMA
• Displays JPEG, PNG, GIF87a, and GIF89a photos
• Plays H.263, H.264, and MPEG4 formatted videos
• Full HTML Browser with support for Adobe Flash Player 10.1 provides more pages and better Web content delivered efficiently to your phone

More Features

• Speakerphone for hands-free calls
• Headset: 3.5mm audio jack
• English/Spanish bilingual user interface
• Advanced speech recognition and visual voice mail
• TTY compatible
• Hearing aid compatibility: M4/T4

Connectivity

• Fast 3G connectivity thanks to the reliable Verizon Wireless EV-DO, Rev A network
• GPS navigation capabilities via Google Maps Navigation plus optional VZ Navigator service
• Wireless-N Wi-Fi networking (802.11b/g/n) for accessing home and corporate networks as well as hotspots while on the go.
• 3G Mobile Hotspot capability allows you to create a Wi-Fi hotspot using your Verizon Wireless 3G EV-DO connection, which can then be shared among up to five Wi-Fi-capable devices.
• Skype Mobile compatibility provides unlimited Skype-to-Skype calls and IM while in the U.S. to anywhere in the world. Plus, with Skype Mobile you get low rates to international landlines and cell phones (requires Skype account).
• Bluetooth connectivity (version 2.1) includes communication headset, hands-free car kits, and A2DP audio streaming Bluetooth profiles.
• DLNA capabilities enables you to share your photo albums, videos and movies wirelessly with a compatible HDTV or other DLNA device.

Google Integration

• Android 2.2 OS (Froyo), upgradeable to Android 2.3 (Gingerbread) via over-the-air (OTA) update
• Android Market for browsing and downloading thousands of free and paid apps
• Preloaded Android apps: Browser, Calculator, Calendar (Google or Corporate), Camera, Clock, Contacts, Email, Gallery, Messaging, Music, News & Weather, Phone, Settings, Video Player, Voice Dialer, Voice Search, YouTube
• Google applications: Gmail, Google Search, Google Voice Search, Google Latitude, Google Maps, Google Places, Google Talk
• Google Maps Navigation with spoken turn-by-turn directions showing real-time traffic and 360° views of the destination

Communications & Internet

• Full HTML browser (Webkit 5) with Flash 10.1 Support
• Personal and corporate e-mail access with support for Exchange ActiveSync as well as personal e-mail accounts (Google push, Yahoo!, POP3, IMAP).
• Full messaging capabilities including SMS text, MMS picture/video and IM instant messaging
• Virtual QWERTY keyboard with Swype text input for fast text entry

Hardware

• Dual-core 1 GHz processor capable of opening web pages twice as fast as most other smartphones.
• 4.3-inch qHD touchscreen display (Quarter High Definition; 960 x 540 pixels) with accelerometer plus proximity and ambient light sensors.
• MicroUSB port
• HDMI port
• Removable battery

Camera

• 8-megapixel camera with dual LED flash, continuous auto focus, touch-to-focus, face recognition, panoramic modes, and more.
• Capture video in high-definition HD 720p resolution (30 fps)

Multimedia

• Music player compatible with MP3, WMA, and AAC/AAC+
• Video player compatible with MPEG4, H.264, H.263, WMV
• HDMI video output with Mirror Mode allows you to view and share your photos, videos and downloaded movies on a larger TV via HDMI output
• 3.5mm headphone jack
• FM radio
• Dedicated Amazon MP3 Store app for over-the-air downloads

Memory

• 8 GB internal memory
• Memory expansion via microSD card slot with support for optional cards up to 32 GB.
• 8 GB included microSD card

More Features

• Speakerphone for hands-free communication.
• Hearing aid compatibility: M4, T3
• TTY compatible
• Bilingual interface (English, Spanish)

Description

One of the world's first 4G LTE Android smartphones, the HTC ThunderBolt 4G for Verizon Wireless takes advantage of the fastest, most advanced 4G network in America. It's powered by a lightning-quick 1 GHz Snapdragon processor and offers a vibrantly colorful 4.3-inch Super LCD multi-touch display. Capture brilliant photos and HD 720p video with the 8-megapixel camera on the rear, and enjoy video call capabilities with the front-facing camera. And with the Android 2.2 OS, you'll be able to experience the full Internet thanks to its support for Adobe Flash 10.1--enabling you to play games, watch videos, and more.

The Verizon Wireless 4G LTE Mobile Broadband network provides speeds up to 10 times faster than Verizon Wireless' 3G network. With 4G LTE, you'll enjoy simultaneous voice and data capabilities, allowing you to check e-mail, browse the web, download an app, and check directions on Google Maps while on a call. Verizon Wireless' 4G LTE Mobile Broadband network currently reaches one-third of all Americans, with plans to expand the network to the company's entire 3G coverage area over the next three years.

In addition to Android, the ThunderBolt 4G also offers the next-generation HTC Sense user interface experience, which includes quicker startup times from hibernation mode as well as a consolidated view of your favorite social networking sites. The ThunderBolt 4G also comes with ROCK BAND Mobile pre-loaded, so you can shred on the go with multiple levels of difficulty from dozens of classic songs.

Other features include an 8 GB internal memory, pre-loaded 32 GB microSD memory card, Wireless-N Wi-Fi networking with Mobile Hotspot capabilities, Bluetooth for hands-free devices and stereo music streaming, integrated speakers with Dolby Mobile + SRS WOW HD surround sound, DLNA certification for wireless media streaming to other devices, built-in kickstand for easy media viewing, and a 1400 mAh battery for extra-long talk time.

Android Operating System

The ThunderBolt 4G runs the latest Android operating system--OS 2.2 (aka, Froyo)--which provides a faster overall Android experience as well as greater multitasking capabilities. You'll be able to receive notifications, listen to music, and even record GPS data without keeping the application open. And it features a plethora of new enhancements, including an improved onscreen QWERTY keyboard, full push corporate e-mail, and support for Adobe Flash Player 10.1 for access to the full Web. It also offers enhanced Exchange support, with Calendar syncing, Global Address Lookup, improved security, auto-discovery, and more.

With integrated Google technology, the ThunderBolt 4G brings one-touch access to the popular Google mobile services millions use every day, including Google Search by voice, Google Maps with Street View, GTalk instant messaging (with presence capabilities), YouTube, and Picasa. The ThunderBolt 4G also provides easy access to both personal and corporate e-mail, calendars, and contacts supported by Exchange Server and Gmail. And through Android Market, you'll get access to thousands of useful applications, widgets, and fun games to download and install on your phone, with many more apps being added every day.

HTC Sense Mobile Experience

With the next generation of the popular HTC Sense mobile experience, the HTC ThunderBolt 4G automatically delivers your most-wanted information to your screen. It offers even more ways to stay connected--including FriendStream, which delivers Facebook, Twitter, and Flickr updates in a consolidated view. And you'll be able to pinpoint the location of a lost phone on a map, send a command to make the phone sound an alert--even while on "silent" mode--through the htcsense.com web site. If needed, you can also remotely wipe all of the phone's data with a single command in addition to forwarding calls and text messages to a different number.

Connectivity

• Ultra-fast 4G LTE connectivity via the Verizon Wireless 4G Mobile Broadband network, with expected download speeds of 5 to 12 Mbps and upload speeds of 2 to 5 Mbps. See more about 4G LTE below.
• Easy access to social networking via HTC Sense including updates from Facebook, Twitter, and Flickr.
• Onboard GPS for navigation and location services
• Integrated Google Maps with turn-by-turn navigation, street and satellite views
• Ultra-fast Wireless-N Wi-Fi networking (802.11b/g/n) for accessing home and corporate networks as well as hotspots while on the go.
• 4G Mobile Hotspot capability allows you to create a Wi-Fi hotspot using your Verizon Wireless 4G LTE connection, which can then be shared among up to 8 Wi-Fi-capable devices. (Note: Mobile Hotspot capability will not be available at device launch.)
• Bluetooth connectivity (version 2.1) includes profiles for communication headset, hands-free car kits, and the A2DP audio streaming Bluetooth profiles.

OS & Software

• Android 2.2 operating system (Froyo) with over-the-air upgrade capability for future OS releases.
• ROCK BAND Mobile with multiple levels of difficulty, dozens of classic songs, and multiplayer mode to challenge your friends over Bluetooth.
• DLNA capabilities enables you to share your photo albums, videos and movies wirelessly with a compatible HDTV or other DLNA device.

Communications & Internet

• Full messaging capabilities including SMS text, MMS picture/video and IM instant messaging (via popular services including AOL, Yahoo!, Windows Live Messenger, and Google Talk).
• Access to personal and corporate e-mail (including support for Exchange and push Gmail).
• HTML Web browser (WebKit-based) with support for Adobe Flash Player 10.1 for accessing Flash-enabled websites, watching video and playing games.

Multimedia

• Music player compatible with MP3, WMA, and AAC
• Video player compatible with MPEG4, WMV, XviD
• Built-in stereo speakers
• Dolby Mobile + SRS WOW HD surround sound enhancement

Memory

• 32 GB pre-loaded microSD memory card with support for other optional cards up to 32 GB.
• 8 GB internal memory

Camera

• 1.3-megapixel front-facing camera for video chat capabilities.
• 8-megapixel camera with dual LED flash plus auto focus, face detection, and geo-tagging.
• HD 720p video capture capabilities (1280 x 720 pixels)

Design and Hardware

• 1 GHz Snapdragon processor speeds up everything--from playing games to watching shows to opening files from work.
• 4.3-inch Super LCD display with capacitive multi-touch capabilities, proximity sensor, and light sensor (480 x 800 pixels).
• Onscreen QWERTY keyboard
• Dual microphones and noise canceling technology for clearer calls.

More Features

• 3.5mm headphone jack
• Micro USB 2.0 port with mass storage capabilities.
• Speakerphone for hands-free communication.
• Hearing Aid Compatibility: M3 and T3

Fly through the Web with the 3G-enabled Motorola DROID1 X2 from Verizon Wireless, which bumps up the speed thanks to its dual-core 1 GHz processor. And it's complemented by a 4.3-inch qHD touchscreen display, which offers a rich 24-bit color depth and a 960 x 540-pixel resolution for extremely sharp images. The sequel to the original DROID X pocket-sized home theater, the DROID X2 also includes HDMI high-definition output for HD 1080p mirroring on an external monitor or HDTV as well as HD 720p video recording capabilities.

Technical Details

• Android 2.2-powered smartphone with 4.3-inch qHD multi-touch display for brilliant video playback; HDMI output for HD 1080p mirroring
• Enabled for Verizon Wireless 3G network; can be used as a 3G Mobile Hotspot for up to five Wi-Fi connected devices; Skype Mobile capable
• 8-MP camera; HD 720p camcorder; 8 GB internal plus 8 GB microSD memory; Bluetooth stereo music; access to personal and corporate e-mail
• Up to 8 hours of talk time, up to 220 hours (9+ days) of standby time; released in May, 2011
• What's in the Box: handset, rechargeable battery, wall/USB charger, 8 GB microSD card, quick start guide

Connectivity

• Fast 3G connectivity thanks to the reliable Verizon Wireless EV-DO, Rev A network
• GPS navigation capabilities via Google Maps Navigation plus optional VZ Navigator service
• Wireless-N Wi-Fi networking (802.11b/g/n) for accessing home and corporate networks as well as hotspots while on the go.
• 3G Mobile Hotspot capability allows you to create a Wi-Fi hotspot using your Verizon Wireless 3G EV-DO connection, which can then be shared among up to five Wi-Fi-capable devices.
• Skype Mobile compatibility provides unlimited Skype-to-Skype calls and IM while in the U.S. to anywhere in the world. Plus, with Skype Mobile you get low rates to international landlines and cell phones (requires Skype account).
• Bluetooth connectivity (version 2.1) includes communication headset, hands-free car kits, and A2DP audio streaming Bluetooth profiles.
• DLNA capabilities enables you to share your photo albums, videos and movies wirelessly with a compatible HDTV or other DLNA device.

Google Integration

• Android 2.2 OS (Froyo), upgradeable to Android 2.3 (Gingerbread) via over-the-air (OTA) update
• Android Market for browsing and downloading thousands of free and paid apps
• Preloaded Android apps: Browser, Calculator, Calendar (Google or Corporate), Camera, Clock, Contacts, Email, Gallery, Messaging, Music, News & Weather, Phone, Settings, Video Player, Voice Dialer, Voice Search, YouTube
• Google applications: Gmail, Google Search, Google Voice Search, Google Latitude, Google Maps, Google Places, Google Talk
• Google Maps Navigation with spoken turn-by-turn directions showing real-time traffic and 360° views of the destination