Verizon Wireless and HTC today introduce the HTC Imagio, a stylish multimedia smartphone that combines an intuitive user interface with global roaming capabilities for data access in more than 185 destinations. Verizon Wireless’ first smartphone to support V CAST Mobile TV, the Imagio brings news, sports and entertainment from popular broadcast channels to life on its extra-large 3.6” color display. The HTC Imagio’s mobile productivity is made possible by Windows Mobile® 6.5. It is a Windows® phone that is engineered to keep customers connected to both entertainment and work.

Features
Global roaming capabilities with data access in more than 185 destinations (Quad-band GSM 850/900/1800/1900 + 2100 HSPA)
High-speed connectivity in the United States over Verizon Wireless’ Mobile Broadband network (CDMA/EV-DO Rev. A 800/1900 MHz)
Support for Wi-Fi (802.11 b/g)
Large 3.6” LCD touch-sensitive screen with 480 x 800 WVGA resolution
3.5-mm audio jack and five quick launch buttons, including one-touch access to multimedia capabilities
On-screen QWERTY keyboard for fast and easy typing
1500 mAh battery delivers extended operating time

Support for Verizon Wireless’ V CAST Mobile TV and V CAST Video on Demand services, while the Imagio’s V CAST Mobile TV antenna doubles as a convenient kickstand for easy, hands-free viewing
Support for Verizon Wireless’ V CAST Music with Rhapsody service gives customers access to millions of songs to download over the air; get the master copy of the songs on their PCs; and sync their favorite tracks, albums and playlists from their PCs to their phones using a separately-sold USB cable
Complete Windows Mobile® 6.5 Professional support with Microsoft® Office Mobile and Microsoft Office Outlook® Mobile
Fully-customizable home screen with ability to add applications of interest
Integrated communications and seamless access to social networks
Intuitive HTC TouchFLO™ 3D interface to allow for easy navigation between menus
5.0 megapixel camera with auto focus to capture memories with friends and family

The HTC Imagio will be available online at www.verizonwireless.com beginning Oct. 6 and in Verizon Wireless Communications Stores beginning Oct. 20 for $199.99 after a $100 mail-in rebate with a new two-year customer agreement.

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