Here's something for those who love tough handsets and the outdoors. Casio has just announced the arrival of the Boulder, the latest version of the G'zOne ruggedized line of phones.

With a name like the Boulder, you've got to expect that it's a rugged type of phone. I also like to say that it's a cool looking phone with a compass on the exterior. I'm sure that outdoor enthusiasts will love to have it as part of their gear. Let's go over the details of this device.

This handset is currently being offered by Verizon at $129 with a contract agreement for two years and after a $50 online discount. A few days ago, Verizon also released a rugged phone called the the Motorola Adventure V750. It seems that Verizon is making a move into the rugged phones market.

Like most rugged phones, the G'zOne Boulder is built to military specifications to withstand shock, water and dust environments. This makes it a phone for those who like to hike, fish or climb mountains. It can withstand those environment that would destroy most other mobile phones.

Today's tough phones do not only offer durable bodies but decent features as well. And Casio's Boulder is no different. It offers integrated GPS, e-compass, LED flashlight, and Push-to-Talk functionality. It also offers a 1.3 megapixel camera, a microSD card for storing media, video and music playback, Bluetooth, and speakerphone. In short, it's loaded. That camera can come in handy for those great out doors sights.

The G’zOne Boulder supports some of Verizon Wireles's productivity tools and entertainment services including VZ NavigatorSM, Field Force Manager, V CAST Music with Rhapsody and V CAST Video.

Here is a list of the Boulders features and capabilities:

• 1.3 megapixel camera
• Flashlight
• Electronic compass
• Music player
• optional microSD™ card up to 8 GB
• Bluetooth®
• Advanced speech recognition with dedicated voice dial key
• Alarm clock
• Voice commands
• Speakerphone
• Bilingual interface
• VZ Navigator-capable
• Field Force Manager-capable
• V CAST Music with Rhapsody-capable

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Here's some great news for AT&T Mobile TV fans.

The LG Vu is now officially available at the AT&T online and retail stores. However, this may not be new to some mobile phone enthusiasts because the LG Vu has been on sale through a number of AT&T retail outlets for a few weeks.

The official launching of AT&T's LG Vu was scheduled to match the release of the carriers mobile TV. The often delayed AT&T Mobile TV was released last May 4 in three main packages. Customers can choose from Mobile TV Limited, Mobile TV Basic and Mobile TV Plus to find the package that suit their lifestyle.

Anyway, let’s get back to the LG Vu. At present, this cell phone offers the most advanced multimedia and entertainment capabilities packed in an ultra sleek design. This handset is one of the first touch screen devices to support AT&T Mobile TV. This means that it allows users to watch live streaming TV shows. The device is equipped with a large crystal clear display that is designed for web browsing, TV watching, and other applications.

Customers can get AT&'s The Mobile TV-supporting handset for $549.99 without a contract. They can get the LG Vu for a more manageable $299.99 after committing to a two year contract and a $100 mail-in rebate.

Here are the Included Features of the LG Vu:

* Large 3" interactive touch screen
* New! AT&T Mobile TV capable
* 2 MP camera with autofocus and video
* Music player with customizable equalizer
* Cellular Video - fast on demand access to video clips
* AT&T Music, Napster®, eMusic, MusicID, and XM radio capable
* Bluetooth® capability for music, TV and voice
* Wide screen for optimal TV viewing
* Ultra fast 3G data speeds
* Video Share calling capable
* Extendable TV antenna for enhanced TV reception
* Multimedia messaging - send text, pictures and video clips
* Instant Messaging - Yahoo!®, AOL®, and MSN® Messenger
* MicroSD(TM) card slot for extra memory
* FOTA capable - upgrade firmware over the air
* Multitasking - Use voice and data simultaneously
* Landscape HTML web browsing
* One-touch speakerphone
* USB mass storage
* Flight Mode

If you are a fan of AT&T's Mobile TV service then it would be ideal to get this handset. It's also a bit expensive so weigh you options before you sign a contract to get this handset.

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