The latest announcement from LG is that its Banter phone is now available through US Cellular.
This slider phone reveals a QWERTY keyboard and is apt for users who are into heavy texting. The changeable faceplates lets users customize their handsets with lime green and titanium colors. It features a chat-style messaging interface and allows easy and precise typing.
“The changeable faceplates of LG Banter bring a whole new look to the full QWERTY keyboard,” comments Ehtisham Rabbani, vice president of product strategy & marketing for LG Mobile Phones. “This handset has widespread, customizable assets to fit several lifestyles.”
“Our customers look for stylish phones that do more than make phone calls,” states Alan D. Ferber, Chief Marketing Officer at U.S. Cellular. “Our LG Banter comes preloaded with useful applications including Your Navigator, Tone Room, a ringtone shop that is updated daily with music from every genre, Pacman and City ID, an enhanced Caller ID feature that displays the city and state of incoming calls, all of which help our customers stay connected.”
The Banter incorporates a 1.3 megapixel camera and supports Bluetooth for wireless sharing. It also features a MP3 player that will keep users entertained while on the go.
The US Cellular LG Banter carries a price tag worth $49.99 after a rebate and with a two year agreement.