The Verizon Hub (aka touchscreen VOiP phone) went on sale yesterday.  To grab one you’ll need to sign a 2-year contract and drop $200.  This is the first time I’ve seen a contract required for a non cell phone device.  Well, looks like Verizon has found a way to curb land line attrition.

You can buy it here

Features:

• Chaperone – Track your kids cell phones
• Unlimited Nationwide Calling
• Text, Picture and Video Messaging
• V CAST – News and Sports, Entertainment, Food & Dining, Lifestyle
• Visual Voice Mail
• VZ Navigatorsm
• Weather & Traffic updates
• Directory – Business Search/People Search/Reverse Lookup
• Web Management Site – Manage your Verizon Hub remotely
• Movie Listings, Show times and Trailers, Movie Ticket Purchasing
• Calling Features – Caller ID/Call Forwarding/Do Not Disturb/Incoming Call Blocking/Call Waiting
• Virtual Command Center – 7″ Touch Screen
• Wi–Fi Ready
• Widget Shortcuts to Weather, Missed Call & Message Status, Calling Features, Time, Date and Calendar
• National Directory Assistance
• Intercom & Handset Paging
• Screensavers
• Set Backup Number
• International Call Block
• Contact List
• My Photos – Slideshow/Set Background
• Communications – Call Logs/Voicemail/Messages
• Pick Your Own Area Code
• Simultaneous Ring
• Star and # Pound Code Dialing
• Calendar – Day/Month Views/Create and Update Invites/View Family Schedule/Text Message Reminders
• Speakerphone
• Speed Dialing
• Anonymous Call Rejection
• Calculator