LG Spectrum 2 made official for Verizon, brings Optimus LTE II to the US for $100

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VERIZON WIRELESS ADDS FAST, POWERFUL, TRUE HD SPECTRUM 2 BY LG TO 4G
LTE LINEUP

Spectrum 2 Offers an Enhanced Wireless Experience, 4G LTE Speeds, True
HD Display, Advanced Camera Capabilities and Stylish Design

BASKING RIDGE and ENGLEWOOD CLIFFS, N.J. Verizon Wireless and LG
Electronics USA today announced the Spectrum 2 by LG. Exclusively for
Verizon Wireless, the Spectrum 2 by LG will be available online on
Oct. 30 at www.verizonwireless.com and will be in Verizon Wireless
Communications Stores in the coming weeks for $99.99 after a $50
mail-in rebate with a new two-year customer agreement.

The Spectrum 2 by LG creates a unique wireless experience thanks to an
ecosystem of features and accessories, allowing customers to avoid
cables. The unique battery cover allows wireless charging, and it's
included at no additional cost. Contacts, maps and websites can be
shared wirelessly using near-field communications (NFC), by tapping
two compatible phones together. NFC can also be used with the included
reprogrammable LG Tag+ stickers to create special smartphone modes for
the office, home or car by tapping the stickers with the Spectrum 2 by
LG. SmartShare also makes it possible to wirelessly view pictures and
watch videos on a DLNA-enabled device.

The 4.7-inch True HD display will make the Spectrum 2 by LG stand out
by enhancing the viewing experience when streaming movies, playing
games and browsing the Web. The HD display, paired with Corning®
Gorilla® Glass, delivers vivid and accurate colors, crisp, sharp text
and clear images. Apps such as viewdini, make it easier than ever to
find TV shows and movies that users can enjoy right on their Spectrum
2 by LG. Football fans will also be able to take advantage of the
screen combined with 4G LTE speeds to watch live games for an
unrivaled viewing experience.

The Spectrum 2 by LG helps to capture precious moments with its
8-megapixel camera and then takes it a step farther with its Advanced
Image Editor and Video Wiz features. With these features, customers
will have an editing studio in their hands to crop, rotate and add
effects to photos and other multimedia documents that they can then
share with friends over 4G LTE. The 1.3-megapixel front-facing camera
allows customers to video chat with friends and family to easily stay
in touch from virtually anywhere. Additional camera features include
1080p HD video recording, Intelligent Panorama Shot and Time Catch
Shot to take photos before pressing the shutter button.

Accessorize and Protect

* LG Premium Sleeve with Smart Display provides protection and
displays notifications on the screen to show the number of missed
calls, text messages, emails and voicemails. Customers can also
customize the clock styles that are displayed when the Spectrum 2 by
LG is inserted in the sleeve. The Premium sleeve will be available in
stores and online at www.verizonwireless.com for $24.99.

Additional Features:

* Wireless charging capabilities thanks to the unique battery cover
included in the box
* 4.7-inch True HD Advanced High Performance (AH) In-Plane-Switching
(IPS) display
* Global Ready so customers can have voice and data service in more
than 220 countries
* Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich
* Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Krait 1.5 GHz dual-core processor
* Mobile Hotspot to share a 4G LTE connection with up to 10
Wi-Fi-enabled devices
* 16 GB of internal storage (formatted capacity is less) with microSD
memory card support of up to 32 GB
* QuickMemo allows customers to capture screenshots and add their own
personalized commentary or drawings with a finger
* Bluetooth® Version 4.0

Pricing and Availability:

The Spectrum 2 by LG will be available online at
www.verizonwireless.com starting Oct. 30 for $99.99 after a $50
mail-in rebate with a new two-year customer agreement. Customers
receive the rebate in the form of a debit card; upon receipt,
customers may use the card as cash anywhere debit cards are accepted.