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• Clamshell phone with walkie talkie-style communication using the Verizon Wireless Push to Talk network
• Access Verizon's V Cast Music and Video service via fast EV-DO data network; GPS-enabled for turn-by-turn directions
• 1.3-megapixel camera/camcorder; Bluetooth for stereo music and dial-up networking; MicroSD expansion (to 8 GB); access to IM and personal email
• Up to 4.75 hours of talk time, up to 89 hours (3.7 days) of standby time
• What's in the Box: handset, battery, charger, quick start guide, user manual

Amazon.com Product Description: More than just a sleek clamshell phone, the Verizon CDM8975 is ideal for highly-mobile and active users who want access to Verizon Wireless's always-on Push to Talk service. This phone is also compatible with the V Cast Music and V CAST Music with Rhapsody services, which enables you to purchase songs through your phone and download them via Verizon's fast EV-DO data network. You'll also benefit from the phone's A-GPS receiver, which enables you to access Verizon's VZ Navigator service for turn-by-turn directions. Other features include a 1.3-megapixel camera/camcorder, Bluetooth connectivity for handsfree devices and dial-up networking, MicroSD memory expansion (up to 8 GB), digital audio player, access to personal email and popular instant messaging services, and up to 4.75 hours of talk time.

The CDM8975 Push to Talk handset provides fast two-way communication to help get your jobs done quickly and efficiently.

In addition to the V Cast Music service, this phone is also compatible with the Verizon Wireless V CAST Music with Rhapsody, which enables you to access this exclusive digital music service for RealNetworks and for MTV Networks. 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. 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.

With this GPS-enabled phone, you'll be able to access the Verizon Wireless 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. And the Chaperone service lets you easily locate your loved ones from your Verizon Wireless phone or PC in real time. After defining a zone, such as an area designating a school or summer camp, you'll be sent an alert via text message when the Chaperone handset enters or leaves the zone.

Getting on the Internet is easy using the Verizon Wireless 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. The Verizon Wireless Media Center wireless download service is also fully compatible with this phone. This pay-per-download service features application downloads, games and productivity tools. You can also personalize your handset with ringtone downloads using the Media Center service.

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. 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. And with BroadbandAccess Connect, you won't have to buy an extra PC Card or other devices.

The red PTT key on the side of the CDM8975.

The Push to Talk (PTT) feature phone allows you to use your phone like a walkie-talkie to communicate with an individual or group of individuals who are also Verizon Wireless Push to Talk subscribers. To make a PTT call, simply select a contact, then press and hold the phone's red PTT Key to talk. On a PTT call, only one person can talk at a time. Once you have finished talking, release the PTT Key , and listen for the other party to reply.

Handsfree communication is easy thanks to the integrated speakerphone. This phone also provides Bluetooth wireless connectivity (version 2.0), and includes profiles for communication headset, handsfree car kits, and file transfer. With the A2DP Bluetooth profile, you can stream your music to a pair of compatible Bluetooth stereo headphones. 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 (additional charges applicable).

The 1.3-megapixel camera provides four resolution options for still photos--1280 x 960, 640 x 480, 320 x 240, and 160x 120 pixels--and the phone features a dedicated key for accessing the camera/camcorder function. Other features include white balance settings (auto, sunny, cloudy, tungsten, fluorescent, and darkness), portrait and landscape capture modes, multiple shutter sounds, the ability to add color effects, and a self-timer. You can choose from two video capture modes--short for sending via messaging or as long as you have room on your optional MicroSD memory card for saving to our PC.

You'll be able to keep up with your personal email with built-in connections to MSN Hotmail, AOL, and Yahoo! accounts. In addition to SMS text and MMS multimedia messaging, you can also access popular instant messaging (IM) services (AIM, MSN, Yahoo!). T9 predictive text entry technology makes it easier for entering text while composing email and text messages.

Other features include:

• Voice Commands
• Tools: Calculator, Calendar, Alarm Clock, Stop Watch, World Clock, Notepad
• Embedded Ringtones, Vibrating Alerts and Silent
• 2.5mm Headset Jack
• Bilingual Interface: English/Espanol
• GPS Enabled/E911
• Advanced speech recognition with dedicated Voice Dial Key
• In Case of Emergency Contacts
• TTY Compatible
• Hearing Aid Compatibility = M4

Vital Statistics
The Verizon CDM8975 weighs 3.2 ounces and measures 3.7 x 1.9 x 0.8 inches. Its lithium-ion battery is rated at up to 4.75 hours (285 minutes) of talk time, and up to 89 hours of standby time. It runs on the CDMA 800/1900 frequencies as well as the Verizon Wireless EV-DO data network.