The New LG AX4270 Handset From LG Electronics and Alltel Combines Great Design and Functionality in One Cool Black Clamshell


The New AX4270 Has a Stylish Black Compact Design That Proves Superior Style and Functionality Can Mix

SAN DIEGO, Nov. 14 / -- LG Electronics MobileComm U.S.A. (LG Mobile Phones) and Alltel today announced the launch of the stylish new AX4270 mobile handset. With its smooth design and intriguing black color, the AX4270 is the latest phone to display LG's dedication to mixing cutting-edge style with advanced functionality with Alltel's easy-to-use Axcess wireless data services. The AX4270 features LG's trademark clamshell design in addition to a complete lineup of advanced features, including a powerful speakerphone and voice-activated dialing.

The AX4270 packs a wide array of features into its cool black shell. Its dual LCDs feature caller ID on the outside and a full color screen on the inside. With voice-activated dialing, users can make a call quickly without using the keypad. Stay safe on the road with the AX4270's high-powered speakerphone, which allows users to talk all they want completely hands free.

AX4270 users will have the freedom to stay connected wherever they go with a full array of Alltel's Axcess service options including Axcess App downloads, mobile web capabilities and enhanced text messaging. A personal organizer, including calendar, alarm clock, notepad and an address book complete with 500 contacts, also makes the AX4270 the ultimate tool for users looking for a no-nonsense lightweight handset.

"The new AX4270 is the latest example of LG's commitment to combining the newest handset designs with the technical superiority that LG has become known for," said Jon Maron, director of marketing, LG Electronics MobileComm U.S.A. "We're excited to launch another new mobile phone with Alltel as we continue to bring LG's handsets and Alltel's superior services to users across the country."

The AX4270 is available through Alltel for $29.99 with a two-year service agreement.

A complete list of AX4270 features is included below:
- Technology: CDMA
- Frequency: 1.9 GHz CDMA PCS, 800 MHz CDMA/AMPS (Tri-Mode)
- Data Transmission: 1xRTT/Voice & Data Capable
- Memory: 128MB Flash/64MB SRAM
- Dimensions: 3.28" (H) x 1.76" (W) x 0.91" (D)
- Weight: 3.21 oz.
- Internal LCD: 65K Color STN, 128 x 128 Pixels, 6 Lines
- External LCD: Monochrome STN, 96 x 64 Pixels, 3 Lines
- Standard Battery 1,000 mAh Li-Ion
- Talk Time Up to 2.8 Hours*
- Standby Time: Up to 7 days*
- Full-Duplex Speakerphone
- Voice-Activated Dialing (30 Entries)
- Voice Memo Recording (Up to 30 Memos for a Total of 4 Minutes)
- 32-Chord Polyphonic Ringtone Support
- Hearing Aid Compatibility Rating -- M3 Level
- 35 Unique Default Ringtones, Download More, or Customize with Voice Recordings
- Vibrate and Silent Modes
- Voice Key Tone -- audio confirmation while dialing
- TTY/TDD
- Axcess Apps Enabled -- access e-mail, download pictures, ringers and games
- Axcess Text Messaging Enabled
- My Media Folder -- store downloaded images and sounds
- Axcess Mobile Web
- Personal Organizer: Calendar with Scheduler, Alarm Clock, Notepad
- Tools: Ez Tip Calc, Calculator, World Clock
- Speed Dial (98 Entries + 1 Voicemail Default)
- Address Book with 500 Contacts -- each stores 5 numbers and 3 e-mail addresses
- T9 Predictive Text Input
- Ultra Compact Design
- Full-Color Internal Display
- External Caller ID Display
- English and Spanish Language Support
- Customizable Banner, Backlight, Wallpaper, Menu Style, Clocks, Theme Colors, Contrast, Fonts
- 5-Way Navigation Key
- Blue Backlit Keypad

* Certain features may use more power and cause actual standby and talk time to vary.

About Alltel
Alltel is a customer-focused communications company with more than 15 million customers in 36 states and nearly $10 billion in annual revenues.

About LG Electronics, Inc.
LG Electronics, Inc. (CEO: S.S. Kim, 06657.KS) was established in 1958 as the pioneer in the Korean consumer electronics market. The company is a major global force in electronics and information and communications products with more than 64,000 employees working in 75 overseas subsidiaries and marketing units around the world. With annual total revenues of more than US $29.9 billion (consolidated), LG Electronics comprises three main business companies: Digital Display & Media, Digital Appliance, and Telecommunication Equipment & Handset.

The LG Telecommunication Equipment & Handset Company provides total solutions ranging from wired and wireless handsets to telecommunication equipment. The company is a leader in the innovation and development of cutting-edge technologies in next-generation wireless telecommunications and is steadily expanding its global market share in 3G (WCDMA / cdma2000) wireless systems.

LG Electronics' goal is to enable the intelligent networking of digital products that will make consumers' lives better than ever. For more information, please visit www.lgusa.com.

CONTACT: Melissa Elkins, Public Relations Manager of LG Mobile Phones, +1-858-635-5329, melkins@lge.com

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