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Design
The phone features a traditional clamshell design with a large TFT color display with 65,000 colors. Most of the phone's features and on-screen menus are controlled by a five-way center button on the handset's blue backlit control pad. Meanwhile, the top right side of the unit houses an antenna while the USB-capable data and charging port is housed on the unit's bottom edge. There's a standard jack to accept universal hands-free headsets on the left side of the handset.

Calling Features
Robust calling features are at the heart of the LG VX4500. Speaker-independent voice recognition allows you to make calls and access other essential features, all without ever touching the device. Simply place the phone in driving mode and voice commands for contacts, digit dialing, redial, voice mail, driving, schedule and time are all made available so you can control all of the phone's basic functions with the sound of your voice. The VX4500's built-in address book can store up to 499 contacts for quick and easy management of phone numbers and email addresses. The phone comes with 36 built-in ringers that can be associated with 36 different callers so you can easily identify who's calling you. The speed dialing feature allows you to dial up to 99 numbers virtually instantaneously. A built-in 2-way speakerphone makes it easy for you and others in the car to talk handsfree. The VX4500's GPS location technology pinpoints your exact location when you dial 911.

Messaging, Internet and Tools
The VX4500 covers the messaging basics with support for sending and receiving text and graphics via messages.

Getting on the Internet anywhere is easy with the VX4500, as well. Verizon's optional Mobile Web package allows you to read and send e-mails, exchange instant messages and view your favorite web content on your phone. You can check your e-mail, trade stocks online, compare prices while shopping, access flight information, get movie listings and find directions to the theater.

Verizon's Get It Now wireless download service is also fully compatible with the VX4500. This pay-per-download service features application downloads, games and productivity tools. You can also personalize your handset with ringtone downloads and digital photo-sharing tools using the Get It Now service.

The VX4500 ships with a calendar and scheduler, a voice memo application with up to 4 minutes of record time, and a notepad. An alarm clock, calculator and world clock are also included, as is the very handy restaurant tip calculator. Never dine without it!

Imaging and Entertainment
The VX4500 features customizable theme colors, screen backgrounds, fonts and caller ID graphics and pictures so you can make your phone reflect your personality. Games and other applications are available via the Get It Now service.

Vital Statistics
The LG VX4500 weighs 3.7 ounces and measures 3.46 x 1.92 x 0.94 inches. Its lithium-ion battery is rated at up to 189 minutes of digital talk time, and up to 110 hours of digital standby time. It runs on the CDMA 800/CDMA 1900 frequencies. The phone comes with a one year limited warranty.