Casio Debutes First US Cell Phone

Casio made its entry into the US cell phone market with a Verizon CDMA GzOne, styled after Casio’s popular G-Shock series of watches. Like the G-Shock watches, the GzOne phone is waterproof. It includes a 2MP digital camera, flashlight/lamp and GPS. Its rugged design makes it suitable for outdoor and sports enthusiasts. It’s available now from Verizon for $299 with a 2 year contract. Casio has been in the cell phone market for five years in Japan. --Grant Clauser