LG Electronics, in conjunction with AT&T, releases its “multimedia” Trax phone today. This release goes hand-in-hand with AT&T’s recent launch of their wireless video-sharing service, which allows two AT&T subscribers to share video during a call.

In addition to video sharing, AT&T’s new service also includes streaming video, music downloads, and other high-speed wireless services.

The Trax phone is approximately 2 inches wide, 4 inches tall, and 1/2 inch thick. It includes a memory port for 4 gigabytes of microSD expansion storage. It supports Bluetooth wireless technology, includes a 1.3-megapixel camera, and supports in-camera photo-editing capability.

According to online reports, the phone costs about $130 after a mail-in rebate and a two-year service contract. (In polite company, this is known as “the catch.” In not-so-polite company, we refer to it as something else. .. You, loyal reader, qualify as polite company.)

The complete specs of the LG Trax phone (according to the LG website) can be found below.

SPECS:

Technology GSM

Frequency GSM/GPRS/EDGE: 850/900/1800/1900 MHz (Quad-Band)
UMTS/HSDPA: 850/1900 MHz

Data Transmission GPRS/EDGE/UMTS/HSDPA 3.6Mbps†

Dimensions 3.89” (H) x 2.01” (W) x 0.62” (D)

Weight 3.55 oz.

Display Internal LCD: 65K Color TFT, 176 x 220 Pixels, 11 Lines
External LCD: 65K Color TFT, 128 x 160 Pixels, 9 Lines

Standard Battery 980 mAh Li-Polymer

Talk Time Up to 3 Hours*

Standby Time Up to 12.5 Days*

KEY FEATURES :

• Music Player with External Touch Pad
• 1.3 Megapixel Camera with Video
• Video Share
• Bluetooth® Capability for Music and Voice
• Cellular Video over 3G Network
• Messaging: Mobile Email, IM, & MMS

MULTIMEDIA
• Music Player with External Touch Pad (supports MP3, WMA, AAC, AAC+/eAAC+)
• Customizable Equalizer & Visualization
• Create & Manage Playlists
• AT&T Music – music services, communities, & apps†
• Sync Music from PC to Phone (Yahoo!® & eMusic)
• MusicID – music recognition service†
• MobiTV & XM Radio Mobile – streaming live TV & digital radio†
• Billboard Mobile – music news, ringtone catalog†
• Cellular Video – fast, on-demand access to news, sports, weather, & entertainment video clips†
• microSD™ Memory Port for Extra Storage (supports up to a 4GB memory card)*
• USB Mass Storage – transfer files between phone & PC*

*Transferring music to trax requires a USB cable and a microSD card (sold separately).

BLUETOOTH®
• Bluetooth Capable (v1.2) – supports the headset, hands-free, dial-up networking, advanced audio distribution, object push, file transfer, audio/video remote control profiles
• Save up to 20 Bluetooth Pairings
• Bluetooth Stereo Headset Support for Music
• Send Contacts, Calendar Events, & User-Generated Pictures via Bluetooth

CAMERA/VIDEO
• 1.3 Megapixel Camera with Video
• Camera Resolutions: 1280×960*, 640×480, 320×240, 160×120 Pixels
• Video Resolution: 176×144 Pixels
• Video Record Modes: MMS (up to 41 sec.)* & General
• Video Share – share a live or recorded§ video during a call†
• Zoom: Up to 4x (camera) or 2x (video)**
• Customizable Shutter Tones, Brightness1, White Balance1, Color Effects1, Quality1
• Image Editor – resize, crop, color effect, & rotate
• Multishot: Up to 9 Shots in a Row**
• Self-Timer: 3, 5, or 10 Sec.
• Self-Portrait Capability with Flip Closed1

*Default phone setting.
**Depends on image resolution & quality. Default camera setting of 1280×960 pixels does not support zoom or multishot function.
§From a saved video share clip in H.263 format (with no sound).
1Available in camera & video modes.

VOICE/AUDIO
• One-Touch Speakerphone
• Voice Command: Call Someone, Dial Number, Listen Voicemail, Missed Calls, Messages, Time & Date
• Voice Memo Recording (MMS & General Modes)
• 10 Unique Ringtones + Vibrate & Silent Modes
• Music Ringtone Support (clips from hit songs)†
• TTY/TDD Support

MOBILE MEDIA
• Mobile Email – Yahoo!®, AOL®, AIM®, Windows Live™, AT&T Yahoo!®, & BellSouth Accounts†
• Instant Messaging – AIM®, Windows Live™, Y! Messenger®†
• Hold up to 10 Open IM Conversations†
• MEdia™ Net – faster web with 3G†
• Text Messaging†
• Multimedia Messaging†
• Java™ 2.0 Support for App & Game Downloads†

TOOLS & DATA
• Multitasking – use voice & data simultaneously
• Tools: Alarm Clock, Calendar, Notepad, Calculator, Tip Calculator, World Clock, Tasks, Stop Watch, Unit Converter, Date Finder, D-Day Counter
• Address Book with 500 Contacts – each stores 5 numbers, 2 e-mail addresses, & a picture ID*
• Speed Dial (8 entries + 1 voicemail default)
• FOTA Capable – upgrade firmware over the air†
• Flight Mode (RF Off)
• Unobtrusive Internal Antenna
• Mirror-Like External LCD
• USB Charging via Computer (cable sold separately)

*Dependent on photos stored in your gallery.

Technology GSM

Frequency GSM/GPRS/EDGE: 850/900/1800/1900 MHz (Quad-Band)
UMTS/HSDPA: 850/1900 MHz

Data Transmission GPRS/EDGE/UMTS/HSDPA 3.6Mbps†

Dimensions 3.89” (H) x 2.01” (W) x 0.62” (D)

Weight 3.55 oz.

Display Internal LCD: 65K Color TFT, 176 x 220 Pixels, 11 Lines
External LCD: 65K Color TFT, 128 x 160 Pixels, 9 Lines

Standard Battery 980 mAh Li-Polymer

Talk Time Up to 3 Hours*

Standby Time Up to 12.5 Days*

ACCESSORIES
• Standard Li-Polymer Battery*
• AC Travel Charger*
• USB Data Cable
• Stereo Headset
• Bluetooth Headset
• Bluetooth Stereo Headset
• Bluetooth Stereo Speakers
• Portable Stereo Speakers
• Vehicle Power Charger
• Carrying Case

*Included with phone.

†AT&T Wireless service required. 3G service is not available in all areas.

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