Verizon Wireless has always captivated several mobile enthusiasts and last made news with the attractive Samsung Fascinate mobile phone. The company has now teamed up with Casio to share that the Casio G’zOne Ravine handset will hit Verizon Wireless stores soon.
The device claims to be a suitable option for adventure lovers since it is capable of withstanding dust, water and shock, thereby enabling users to have a fun-filled experience while surfing, skiing, hiking, climbing, hunting and fishing. Besides, the convenience level is amplified since the solution offers push to talk feature which enhances Verizon Wireless’ 3G network.
The device boasts of restricting vibration, humidity, altitude, salt fog, solar radiation and high and low temperatures. Fitted with a remarkable 3.2MP camera with LED flash, the Casio G’zOne Ravine puts forth text-to-speech and voice dictation for added safety. The clear talk noise cancellation is capable of delivering advanced sound quality. Apart from the video recorder, the device offers a wide array of messaging options like text, picture, video and voice messaging. Moreover, the solution allures users with mobile IM, mobile chat, mobile e-mail and mobile web.
The VZ Navigator delights users with audio turn-by-turn direction, while users can share these directions with friends and family with utmost ease. Besides the G’zGear software, the G’zGear which is a triple sensor technology has the ability to function seamlessly in seven modes for enhanced outdoor usage.
The earth compass works as a standard compass, while the handy GPS highlights the distance and direction for around 33 domestic and international landmarks. The innovative walking counter evaluates each user’s steps, distance and energy usage. The thermometer accurately identifies present temperature in Celsius and Fahrenheit.
The tide feature underlines the tidal graph for each day, the time of tide and flow. The sunrise sunset function provides users with the position of the sun, sunrise and sunset times for present, past and future dates. The astro calendar highlights the moon’s face graphically, while star gazer identifies the stars in the sky and names the constellation using GPS.
The innovative offering can be snapped up for $149.99 (approx Rs. 6,699) after a $50 (approx Rs. 2,233) mail-in rebate with a new two-year customer agreement. The device will be available through Verizon Wireless stores and the official website.
