Motorola ZN4 Krave Phone, Black (Verizon Wireless)

Access your address book, receive e-mail alerts and more, right on your Verizon Wireless phone. The tethered modem capability is ideal when you're traveling and need to use your notebook to check email, access corporate networks, or download large files like presentations and reports. It runs on the 800/1900 CDMA frequencies as well as the 1xEV-DO r0 data network. Getting on the Internet is easy using Verizon's Mobile Web 2.0 package, which allows you to read and send e-mails, exchange instant messages and view your favorite web content on your phone. Handsfree communication is easy thanks to the integrated speakerphone. V Cast Music offers nearly 2 million songs, with more being added all the time. When used in combination with the phone's built-in still camera, MMS opens up a whole new world of messaging fun. (Learn more about where EV-DO coverage is offered.) With V Cast Mobile TV, this phone supports live TV broadcasts using MediaFLO technology to deliver full-length television programming from some of the most popular TV channels right to your phone. In addition, customers who purchase music over-the-air are able to download the master copy of the songs or albums to their PCs free of digital rights management (DRM) software that restricts how and where music can be played.

The V Cast Video service enables you to stream or download video clips to your phone from a variety of news, entertainment, sports, and weather channels, including CNN, ABC News, E!, CBS Sports, The Weather Channel, and VH1.

Verizon's Mobile eMail gives you access to your Windows Live Hotmail, Yahoo Mail and AOL accounts so you can read, write, and reply. You can also make voice dial calls without opening the cover, thanks to the phone's voice-activated dialing feature and dedicated voice recognition key--just speak the name or number you want to call. The digital audio player is compatible with MP3, WMA and unprotected AAC/AAC+ formats, and it enables you to create and manage playlists right on the phone.

Stay in touch with friends while you're on the go using SMS text messaging. The phone also features a virtual landscape QWERTY keypad, haptic technology for reassuring sensory feedback when you press a key, conveniently-sized buttons, and direct access to personal email accounts with Verizon's Mobile Email.

The 2.8-inch touchscreen has a 65K color depth and a 240 x 400-pixel resolution, and it modifies its display to 240 x 320 pixels when the flip is closed. The accelerometer detects the movement when the phone rotates and changes the display, making it easy to catch landscape and portrait shots, as well as capture and view video. The phone has an internal 130 MB memory, which can be expanded via optional MicroSD/MicroSDHC memory cards up to 8 GB in size. Enjoy all the entertainment you want right at your fingertips with the Motorola ZN4 Krave mobile phone from Verizon, which offers Verizon's V CAST Mobile TV as well as V CAST Music & Video services. Its 950 mAh lithium-ion battery is rated at up to 4.3 hours of talk time, and up to 400 hours of standby time. The phonebook can store up to 1000 contact entries with fields for up to five numbers and two email addresses per entry. Other features include a 2.0-megapixel camera/camcorder, Bluetooth for handsfree devices and stereo music streaming, MicroSD memory expansion, and up to 4.3 hours of talk time.

Verizon Service Options With support for the EV-DO high-speed data standard, you'll enjoy fast access to the Internet and Verizon's multimedia services (additional charges applicable), with average download speeds ranging from 400 to 700 Kbps and peak rates up to 2 Mbps. Verizon's Media Center wireless download service is also fully compatible with this phone. The phone also comes stock with a built-in web browser for downloads and mobile web browsing. With the A2DP Bluetooth profile, you can stream your music to a pair of compatible Bluetooth stereo headphones. This pay-per-download service features application downloads, games and productivity tools. Live TV can be enjoyed with the flip open or closed in stunning landscape mode on the large, vibrant color display.

The durable flip helps protect the touchscreen underneath, and a prominent side key locks access to the external buttons, preventing accidental use when the phone is in your purse or pocket. V CAST Music with Rhapsody delivers unlimited monthly access to music on up to three Rhapsody-compatible mobile phones and players and online on multiple PCs and Web browsers. You can connect your laptop (either via Bluetooth or wired USB) and enjoy dial-up networking--surf the Internet, send email, and access files from a server.

The dedicated camera key on Motorola Krave provides quick access to a touch-controlled 2.0 megapixel camera. It supports caller groups as well as photo/ringer ID. Get access to popular Verizon features, including V Cast Mobile TV and Music, VZ Navigator turn-by-turn directions, and Visual Voicemail. Without opening the phone, the clear flip provides one-touch access to your favorite features. The Motorola Krave combines an innovative touchscreen with an interactive, touch-sensitive clear flip that protects the large, colorful screen underneath. The Motorola Krave combines an innovative touch screen, interactive clear flip, large vivid display, and a bevy of multimedia features. With the flip open, you can access the full range of menu options. You'll be able to channel surf with no buffering, take calls without interrupting the program you're watching, and get text reminders for your favorite shows sent straight to your phone. Texting and emailing is simplified with its virtual landscape QWERTY keypad with haptic feedback, conveniently-sized buttons and accelerometer. This phone also provides Bluetooth wireless connectivity (version 2.0), and includes profiles for communication headset, handsfree car kits, and file transfer. The Krave also features a 2-megapixel camera, Bluetooth stereo music streaming, and MicroSD memory expansion to 8 GB.Phone Features The Motorola Krave ZN4 features two layers of touch--on the interactive clear flip outside and the full touch-screen inside--providing you with one-touch access to your favorite features and services without even opening up the see-through flip cover. The ZN4 Krave can also help you from getting lost, thanks to its GPS receiver and Verizon's VZ Navigator service for turn-by-turn directions. Visual Voice Mail is the ideal tool for the busy mobile professional who may need to prioritize which messages he or she listens to first. With V CAST Mobile TV, you'll get 24-hour access to broadcast-quality full-length TV shows, including the Late Show with David Letterman, 24 and Dora the Explorer, and content from CBS Mobile, Comedy Central, ESPN Mobile TV, Fox Mobile, MTV, and more. And with BroadbandAccess Connect, you won't have to buy an extra PC Card or other devices.

With Visual Voice Mail, you can delete, reply and forward voice mail messages without having to listen to prior messages or voice instructions. If purchased from your phone, you'll receive two copies of the song: a Windows Media Audio Pro Plus format at 64Kbps stereo is sent to your phone, and a Windows Media Audio 9 format at 160Kbps stereo is sent to your account in the V CAST Music online store for downloading to your PC. In addition to the V Cast Music service, this phone is also compatible with Verizon's V CAST Music with Rhapsody, which enables you to access this exclusive digital music service for RealNetworks and for MTV Networks. Motorola's iTap predictive text entry technology makes it easier for entering text while composing email and text messages.

Other features include:

• Tools: Calendar, Alarm Clock, Calculator, Tip Calculator, Notepad, World Clock
• 3.5mm headset jack
• Bilingual Interface: English/Spanish
• Hearing Aid Compatibility = M4/T4
• TTY Compatible
• Animated ringtones

Vital Statistics The Motorola ZN4 Krave weighs 4.59 ounces and measures 4.13 x 2 x 0.75 inches. Channel selection includes CBS Mobile, NBC News, Comedy Central, ESPN, Fox News, MTV, and Nickelodeon.

The V Cast Music service enables you to download songs instantly to your phone, or purchase music through your PC and transfer the files to your phone. You can also personalize your handset with ringtone downloads using the Media Center service.

With this GPS-enabled phone, you'll be able to access Verizon's VZ Navigator service (additional charges applicable) for voice-prompted turn-by-turn directions, heads-up alerts, local search of nearly 14 million points of interest in the US (such as landmarks, restaurants and ATMs), and detailed color maps.

With BroadbandAccess Connect (subscription required), you can use your smartphone as a modem for your notebook when you connect the two using a USB cable--or open a Bluetooth connection--enabling you to access the Internet or your company intranet.