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LG Electronics (LG), a global leader and technology innovator in mobile communications, reinforced its aggressive strategy in smartphones by announcing the first Android mobile device which will give LG a broader and more dominant position in this expanding market.

The announcement of LG’s first Android-powered smartphones comes only a week after the world’s third largest mobile phone company announced that it would be introducing three new Windows Mobile smartphones in the next few weeks. These developments underscore LG’s commitment to offering greater consumer choice in the expanding smartphone category.

The new LG-GW620 features a 3-inch full touchscreen and slide out QWERTY keypad to meet the growing needs of consumers who rely on their mobile phones for more than just making calls. The LG-GW620 benefits from an operating system that was created from the ground up to take advantage of the many mobile applications and services developed by search leader Google.

In anticipation of strong demand for smartphones that support social networking functions right out-of-the-box, the LG-GW620 also lives up to LG’s consumer-friendly design philosophy by making the smartphone experience more accessible for typical users. At the same time, LG’s messaging phones have traditionally been very popular with young professionals who demand a full QWERTY keypad for a fast mobile computing experience. The LG-GW620 manages to meet the needs of both types of users simultaneously.

“The LG-GW620 will appeal to first-time smartphone customers by offering a new and different kind of user experience,” said Dr. Skott Ahn, President and CEO of LG Electronics Mobile Communications Company. “Our objective is to provide a wide selection of smartphones to satisfy the diverse preferences of today’s consumers. This Android phone is just one of many smartphone models we plan to introduce worldwide in the years ahead.”

In addition to the Android model, LG announced in early September that it will be introducing a minimum of 13 new smartphones over the next 16 months that utilize Microsoft’s Windows Mobile. The newest release, version 6.5, was announced just last week.

The LG-GW620 will be available in the fourth quarter of this year in select European markets.

Source: Press Release

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LG Electronics (LG), a global leader and technology innovator in mobile communications, today announced the imminent launch of three new Windows phones in the next few weeks, delivering on LG’s commitment to further grow its share of the global smartphone market. The three devices will kick off LG’s most aggressive smartphone strategy to date, which will ultimately result in a total of 13 new LG-branded Windows® phones launched globally before the end of 2010.

The three latest additions to LG’s expanding smartphone line-up and the first to include the new Windows Mobile® 6.5 operating system include a full touchscreen device, a touch slider with QWERTY keyboard and a QWERTY bar-type handset. The three phones will be aimed at different segments of the market ranging from premium to affordable smartphones. The phones will be introduced initially for early adopter customers in Europe, the United States and Asia before being made available globally.

Designed with usability in mind, LG’s latest smartphone offerings will highlight the touch-friendly, easy-to-navigate interface of Windows Mobile 6.5 which delivers an easier and faster smartphone experience for users. These Windows® phones will be supported by LG’s own distinctive S-Class User Interface, which offers a unique 3D experience that works with Microsoft’s familiar operating system.

“This initial launch is a strong testament that LG is committed to offering a spectrum of choices for our broad range of customers,” said Dr. Skott Ahn, President and CEO of LG Electronics Mobile Communications Company. “Our work with Microsoft on mobile devices reflects our strategy of offering the best in both hardware and software in all our smartphones.”

The latest version of Windows Mobile includes an upgraded Internet Explorer Mobile browser with a new engine and a customized version of Adobe Flash Lite for accessing sites previously unable to render properly on a handheld. Windows Mobile® 6.5 will also include free access to Microsoft’s My Phone service where customers can perform automatic backups of photos, music, contacts and text messages from their handheld to the web for easy access any time.

“With familiar software like Microsoft Outlook, Windows Media Player and Windows Live, these phones will give people the confidence to get things done with the software they would normally expect from their PCs,” said Todd Peters, Corporate Vice President of Microsoft Corp. “LG’s portfolio of stylish Windows smartphones gives people the ability to choose the model that best suits their style and budget.”

Launched in July, the LG Application Store (http://www.lgapplication.com) will offer add-ons for all three devices as well as future LG smartphone devices. The site expects to offer up to 2,000 downloadable applications by the end of year.

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The latest version of LG Viewty i.e. LG Viewty Smart- GC-900 Finally comes to India.
Viewty Smart is a real digital camera in a really stylish phone. Perfect for those dedicated to fashion and who like to be one step ahead of the technology crowd, LG GC 900 allows you to take your best shot and share your photos with friends and family quickly and simply. The Viewty Smart has a gorgeous display and best-of-class user interface. It has the potential of becoming a bestseller as it takes the pleasure of taking pictures to newer horizons", said Anil Arora, Business Group Marketing Head, Mobile Communications, LG Electronics India Pvt. Ltd.

Features and Specifications:

• 8 Megapixel Camera Phone
• Intelligent Shot Mode to adjust Camera Settings Automatically
• Brushed Metal Finish Design
• 12.4 mm Thickness
• Weight: 102g
• LG’s new 3D S-Class User Interface
• Onscreen camera mode selector
• Light sensitivity up to ISO 1600
• Power LED flash
• Image stabilization
• Multi face detection
• Smile detection
• 3-inch WVGA display with high-res 800 x 480 pixel display
• 1.5GB of internal memory and microSD card support
• 3G (with HSDPA), GPRS/EDGE,
• Bluetooth with A2DP, USB 2.0
• GPS with A-GPS support and Geotagging for the camera
• FM Radio with RDS
• TV Out
  
• Support for DivX or XviD formats

Price in India:

LG Viewty Smart- GC-900 is available across India at a Price of Rs. 27,500

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LG Electronics (LG), a global leader and technology innovator in mobile communications, officially revealed today the full image and key specifications of the new LG Chocolate phone (model: LG-BL40).

The fourth handset of the Black Label Series boasts a distinctive 4.0-inch wide screen high-definition LCD with an 800 by 345 pixel resolution for a superb viewing quality. The wide screen breaks away from conventional screen designs with a 21:9 aspect ratio for a panoramic, cinema-like quality and optimal mobile computing experience.

With the enlarged screen, users will experience a surprisingly convenient and efficient mobile environment. Browsing the Internet is made incredibly easy because with 800 pixels at one’s disposal, there is no need to scroll horizontally to read entire web pages. The 4.0-inch display also features a Dual Screen UI that can efficiently display two different types of content simultaneously.

The wide HD LCD “Real VGA” screen provides a full range of natural colors for displayed images, making photos more crisp, videos more true-to-life, games more dynamic and documents more readable.

“The initial response to the new LG Chocolate phone has exceeded our expectations by a wide margin,” said Dr. Skott Ahn, CEO of LG Electronics Mobile Communications. “Although much interest seems focused on the striking shape of the handset, the real surprise will be when people discover the advantages of the 4.0-inch screen in terms of viewing pleasure and ease of use.”

The new LG Chocolate’s wide screen is overlaid with curved tempered glass and is seamlessly encased in a glossy black finish and iconic red highlights. Although the screen may be much wider, the new LG Chocolate makes an incredibly slim and chic style statement that was also inherent in the original Chocolate.

The new LG Chocolate will be available beginning Q3 in 54 countries. More information is available at www.lgmobile.com.

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LG has announced their latest Smartphone LG GW300, Known most for its messaging features.
LG GW300 is a low end messaging featurephone with built in Facebook and e-mail clients, plus a full QWERTY keypad.

Features and Specifications:

• QWERTY bar for better instant messaging.
• Large 2.4" landscape QVGA display
• Bluetooth v2.0 with A2DP
• USB 2.0
• 96 grams
• GPRS/EDGE network data transfers
• Built in Facebook and e-mail clients
• 3.2 megapixel camera with autofocus

Pricing and Availability of this phone is still unknown

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LG has launched its new stylish and fully-loaded multimedia phone, LG KM900 - Arena, in India.

"Arena is a superior class and is special for its 3D S-Class U. The phone has already received rave responses from users abroad, and we are sure that new launch will set new standards for handsets for both functionality and fun and will be well accepted by Indian users," said Anil Arora, Business Group Marketing Head, Mobile Communication, LG Electronics.

LG Arena Features -

• GPS
• Wi-Fi
• DivX and XviD playback support
• 3G support, EDGE/GPRS
• 3-inch TFT touchscreen with an 800 x 480 pixel resolution and 262k colors
• 5 megapixel camera (DVD-quality video recording)
• New S-Class User Interface
• Dimensions - 105.9 x 55.3 x 11.95mm, weight - 105 grams,
• Bluetooth

Price and Availability:

LG Arena has been Nicely Priced at Rs. 24,990. LG Arena is available in silver and black titanium colour schemes at all retail outlets.

Detailed Specifications and Features at our Previous Declared Post LG Arena

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LG has launched a pair of new mobiles that blur the lines between smartphones and their lower budget cousins. Not so long ago, QWERTY keypads, proper touchscreen, multiple applications, GPS navigation and push email used to be the exclusive domain of Armani clad business execs who were capable of splashing hundreds of pounds on their new handsets.

LG has released details on the GW520 and GT505 social networking and messaging phones.

Both devices feature push social networking, allowing you to receive instant update alerts from your favourite sites such as Facebook and Twitter.

They also both support push email via an ActiveSync connection, allowing you to receive emails instantly on your phone.

LG GW520

The LG GW520 is a mobile made for messaging be that via social networks, email or SMS and IM. It enables users to connect to their communities and grow their social life on the move.

Features of the LG GW520 include:
- 2.8" full touchscreen
- Full slide-out QWERTY keypad
- Push email via Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync
- HSPDA 7.2
- 3G enabled
- WAP 2.0 browser
- 3-megapixel camera


This handset also includes LG's LiveSquare feature which enables the consumer to see those friends that you talk to most often appearing as an animated character on the homescreen. These characters enable quick and easy access to a contact at the click of a button.


LG GT505

The LG GT505 allows easy navigation using Wisepilotfor LG. This handset comes preloaded with a 30-day free trial of WisePilotfor LG, a turn-by-turn navigation solution, which offers voice instruction and a choice of 2D and 3D mapping to guide users to their destinations.

Features of the LG GT505 include:
- 3" full touchscreen
- GPS
- 30-day free trial of WisePilot
- Push email via Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync
- Wi-Fi (TM)
- HSDPA 3.6
- 3G enabled
- Voice instruction
- 5-megapixel camera


The LG GW520 will be available widely across most networks in June 2009.

The LG GT505 will be available on Orange from June 2009.

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LG is one of the most popular brands that has created a lot of craze among the youths. This big brand has been launching the models with almost all the features of third generation technology.

Product - LG Xenon

LG Xenon is a sleek, tactile phone with easy access to the latest wireless features. Its large touch screen with vibration feedback and enhanced flash user interface make menus, shortcuts, and contacts available right at hand. With its compact, slideout QWERTY keyboard users can quickly send text messages and emails.

Consumers can multi-task while listening to songs on the music player, using the Image Editor and Filter to enhance photos taken with the 2.0-megapixel camera, or shoot videos to share with friends during a call.

LG Xenon Features

• Sleek slide-out QWERTY design with a large 2.8-inch touch screen with vibration feedback and unobtrusive internal antenna
• Home Screen Menu can quickly access the calendar, alarm clock, play music, add notes, set multiple time zones, and play a slide show from the standby screen
• Visual Contacts displays favorite contacts on the standby screen
• Shortcuts Menu adds up to 9 shortcuts to the standby screen
• Customizable Font Size for Dialing, Menu, & Lists
• Music Player supports MP3, WMA, AAC, and AAC+ files with customizable Equalizer and Visualization
• USB Mass Storage to transfer files between the phone and a PC, and a microSD memory port with 16GB support -- transferring music to phone requires a USB cable and a microSD card (sold separately)

LG Xenon Specifications -

Technical Specifications

• Network: GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 / UMTS 850 / 1900
• Form Factor: Slide
• Dimensions: 106 x 54 x 16 mm
• Weight: 108 g
• Antenna: Internal
• Navigation: Touch Screen / QWERTY Keypad / 5-Way Keypad
• Battery Type: 950 mAh Li-Ion
• Talk Time: 4.00
• Standby Time: 264
• Memory: 80.0 MB
• Expandable Memory: microSD / TransFlash

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LG Viewty Smart (known as Viewty 2) is now official and very similar to the current LG flagman - the Arena. S-Class UI, 8 megapixel camera, Wi-Fi, GPS awaits you in the 12mm only thin body.

The LG GC900 Viewty II (Smart) is a 4-inch touchscreen handset with an 8-megapixel camera capable of capturing 720 x 480 video as well as geotagging pictures using a built-in A-GPS receiver.

Major Features Of LG GC900 Viewty II Smart:

• Quadband GSM
• 7.2 Mbps HSDPA
• 1.4 Mbps HSUPA connectivity
• 3” full WVGA (800 x 480 px) touchscreen display
• S class 3D interface
• microSDHC support, up to 32GB
• Built-in Wi-Fi
• A-GPS
• Accelerometer

Camera Features Of LG GC900 Viewty II Smart:

• 8 megapixel camera with Xenon Flash
• Manual and auto focus
• Image stabilizer
• Face tracking
• Burst mode
• High speed video recording
• ISO1600
• Geo tagging
• DivX playback
• XVID playback

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The LG GD330 is a slider phone and is designed on the look and style of LG Secret, but with lesser features. This will have a 2.2-inch screen display

which is relatively large for such, a pair of touch keys, 2-megapixel camera and FM radio. No other specs have been revealed but expect this to have the basics of an entry-to- mid level device. This is expected to retail for about 7,500 Rubles or about $200 by March 25.
The success of LG Secret inspired the developers of the company to create a new refined model. LG GD330 - this elegant slider phone with a 2 MP camera, which follows the demanding tastes of fashion lawmakers who want to combine elegant design with timeless elegance. Large bright 2.2 - inch LCD screen is activated when disclosure slider. Silver edging top of the well-connected with a black finish body, simulating the skin.

LG GD330 continues a series of mobile devices with sensor technology. Sensitive to the touch navigation buttons GD330 instantly react to user commands and the effect is made by white lights. Light sensor analyzes the external environment and ensures optimum illumination of your screen. This saves up to 30% of energy. In addition to automatically reducing the brightness of the display in a dark room does not weary eyes.

Built-in 30 MB memory and support for Micro SD memory cards up to 8 GB provides ample opportunities for information storage, and Bluetooth with A2DP support will allow you to transfer data and listen to MP3 in stereo. The simultaneous execution of multiple functions (eg, listening to MP3 while writing messages), possibly through multitasking phone.

Technical specifications LG GD330:

• Network: GSM / GPRS / EDGE 900/1800/1900 MHz
• Display: 2.2-inch TFT, QVGA (240x320 pixels), displays 262 thousand colors
• Camera: 2 MP
• Memory: 30 MB built, slot for memory card format micro SD (up to 8 GB)
• Audio: MP3/AAC/AAC +
• Video: MPEG4, H.263 FM radio
• Communications: Bluetooth 2.0 with A2DP, USB 2.0
• Opening hours: during a call up to 3 hours in standby mode up to 450 hours
• Battery: Li-Ion 950 mAch
• Dimensions: 102.7x50.8x11.9 mm
• Weight: 102 g

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LG Electronics has added a new member to its GM series with the unveiling of the LG GM200 Candybar Mobile Phone. The new device is the third to be included in the lineup lately, following the LG GM730, which came featuring Microsoft’s Windows Mobile operating system, and the GM310, which brought a sliding form factor.
The newly unveiled LG GM200 comes as a simple candybar mobile phone that packs Dolby Mobile technology, along with stereo speakers. The handsets also sports a nice range of multimedia features, such as music and video players, as well as a built-in FM antenna. In addition, it seems that the phone maker also added a background noise sensor, which is meant to automatically adjust the volume when it is necessary.

The GM200 also features -

• 2-inch TFT display (176 x 220 pixels) and 262K colors
• GPRS
• Bluetooth 2.1 (A2DP), USB 2.0
• 2 megapixel camera with video recording
• MicroSD card support
• Integrated FM antenna

The handset is expected to be out and on shelves sometime in May of this year in certain markets with a price tag of approximately Rs. 7,474 ($148). No word yet on its availability here, so stay tuned.

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Korean mobile phone maker LG announced the release of yet another clamshell device aimed at users in the country, namely the LG SV800 / KH8000 / LH8000. The new device, which seems to have been developed mainly for youngsters, comes in three color versions, namely Cutie Pink, Aqua Blue and “Boyish Titanium,” and it is also known under the name of LG Lollipop.
LG Lollipop Mobile Phone Features:

• CDMA and HSDPA connectivity
• 2.8 inch TFT internal display with 240 x 400 pixels
• Media player
• 3MP camera
• 1.3MP secondary camera (for video calls)
• MicroSD card support
• 106.5 x 51.5 x 13.4 mm
• 92g

LG Lollipop should be available in South Korea starting this month, via all major carriers (SK Telecom, KTF and LG Telecom). No details about its release in other markets.

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The LG Versa VX9600 is the touch-screen phone for people who hate touch screens.With a unique detachable QWERTY keyboard, it easily swings between key-tapping and touch-screen-only modes. The Versa is a terrific texting phone, but the software's rough edges prevent it from being an all-around winner.

Verizon Wireless and LG Electronics announced today that the LG VX9600 Versa will launch next week on the Verizon network. The touchscreen phone features an attachable QWERTY keyboard to help users write e-mails and messages, or they can choose to leave the keypad at home to reduce the overall size of the device.

Specifications for the LG Versa
Band:	CDMA 800/1900MHz
Data:	1xRTT/EV-DO (Rev. A)
Size:	106mm x 53mm x 14mm (4.2in x 2.0in x 0.5in)
Weight:	108g (3.8oz)
Battery:	1,100mAh
Battery Life:	Estimated 18 days standby time
	Estimated 5 hours talk time
Main Display:	3.0-inch 256k color LCD (480 x 240 pixels) TFT touchscreen
External Display:	0.9-inch OLED (56x120 pixels) (Only available on QWERTY attachment)
Camera:	2 megapixel with autofocus, flash
Messaging:	SMS/MMS/IM
Email:	IMAP, SMTP, POP3, and Web-based
Bluetooth:	v2.1 +EDR, A2DP stereo
Memory:	microSD card slot
Availability:	March 1, 2009
Other:	VZ Navigator, 2.5mm headset jack,speakerphone, speaker-independent voice commands, MP3/WMA/AAC/AAC+ music player, 1,000 contact phonebook, RSS feed support

The Versa's 2MP camera promises a lot, with face detection and a feature called SmartPic, which claims to reduce noise and improve low-light performance. Picture quality was sharp if sometimes overexposed in the bright areas. Low-light photos didn't look too bad, and didn't show too much blur, while daylight photos showed a bit of visible compression artifacting. As far as we could tell, SmartPic didn't help much. The camera's autofocus is terribly slow, causing a 2.1-second shutter delay, which drops to a more reasonable 0.6-second delay if you turn autofocus off. The 640-by-480 movie-recording mode produces footage that, at 14 frames per second (fps), looked a bit jerky and compressed in testing; the 320-by-240 movie mode, at 20 fps, looked better.
The Versa's 3-inch touchscreen with tactile feedback features an animated OS with a 3D interface and customizable home screens. The phone's accelerometer rotates the screen between portrait and landscape modes, and can be used to control games. The Versa's Web browser supports Flash, RSS, and tabbed browsing. Users can snap pictures and video with the Versa's 2 megapixel camera, which can save the multimedia to the phone's microSD card slot.


The Verizon LG Versa will be available March 1 for $199.99 after a $50 mail-in rebate and a two-year service agreement.

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LG Mobiles India unveils three new mobile phones the LG KS360, KM710 and KF300 in India. Designed especially for the youth, the KS360 phone sports a 2.4 inch touch screen display and a sliding QWERTY keypad. The phone boasts of threaded message feature and also allows users to quickly type in a SMS.

The KS360 phone sports a 2.4 inch touchscreen display and a sliding QWERTY keypad. The phone boasts of threaded message feature and also allows users to quickly type in a SMS. It packs in various entertaining features along with 14 MB of internal memory and memory expansion support upto 2 GB. It is available in two colors- black and grey and also includes Anti theft Mobile Tracker feature. The phone is embedded with various other applications such as NDTV active, document viewer, Yahoo search and USB charging.

The next phone in the line-up is the ultra portable music KM710 phone with music control keys on the visual wheel. The phone features dual display and a 3 megapixel camera with 4x digital zoom and video recording functions. The LG KM710 phone is bundled with a 1 GB memory card. Additionally, it equips a 14MB internal memory and supports extension upto 4 GB.

Boasting a laser cut design, the LG KF300 phone features 2.2 QVGA display screen with large keypad. The phone integrates 4 hot keys for alarm, schedule, view photo and one key is set according to the user’s choice. Other features included in the phone are a 2 megapixel camera, FM radio, MP3 player, Bluetooth and talktime of upto 5 hours.

The LG KS360, KM710 and KF300 phones are available for Rs 11, 500, Rs. 12, 500 and Rs. 8, 500 respectively.

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LG KC910i Renoir

LG Renoir is the successor of the Viewty, also a touchscreen phone. It is only 14mm thick but has 8-megapixel camera with Xenon flash, Schneider-Kreuznach and, geo tagging and lots of other features. Video can be captured in VGA resolution at 30fps or in QVGA at up to 120fps for slow motion effect. It is the first LG for the global market with Dolby sound for better music and video sound. For video playback, it features both DivX and XviD and the TV-out allows for previewing on a large screen. It is quad-band GSM with HSDPA 7.2 Mbps and WiFi support.



New LG KC910i Renoir Cell Phone Released: The new release KC910i Renoir is an upgraded version of KC910. KC910i color is black, and remove the protective cover of the lens and camera system for the cell phone has been redesigned and amendments.
New LG Cell Phone - New LG KC910i Renoir Pictures.

KC910i Renoir is equipped with a 3.0-inch WQVGA (240 × 400 pixels) 260,000 color TFT touch screen, built-in 8 megapixels camera, built-in multimedia player, support for Bluetooth 2.0, USB 2.0, FM radio, TV output and microSDHC memory card expansion.

The Renoir is very similar to the Samsung Pixon as far as features are concerned. Both have large high resolution display and both have 8 megapixel cameras. The Renoir is a Quad band GSM handset supporting HSDPA. It also comes equipped with GPS, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth. The display is a 3.0" 240 x 400 touch screen. The camera is an 8 megapixel with auto-focus and xenon flash. It can also record videos in VGA resolution at 30 FPS. The Renoir can also play DivX and XviD videos natively. There is also an accelerometer for UI rotation.

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LG has finally made the Arena KM 900 official at the ongoing Mobile World Congress at Barcelona, Spain.

LG Electronics, a worldwide technology and design leader in mobile communications, announced the launch of its new flagship mobile phone for 2009, LG Arena (LG-KM900). The fully loaded LG Arena touch screen multimedia phone with LG’s innovative and dynamic 3D S-Class User Interface will be on hand at the Mobile World Congress 2009 in Barcelona. The LG Arena cell phone will feature audio and video technologies never before seen on a touch srceen mobile phone.

LG has touted the phone as a multimedia device with an "exhilarating audio and video experience." The phone comes with LG's new 3D S-Class UI - the usability of which remains to be seen once we have the device in hand.

LG Arena
LG Arena’s groundbreaking 3D S-Class UI was specifically designed to be a more fun and engaging gateway to an amazing multimedia environment. LG Arena’s cube-based layout provides four customizable home phone screens for direct access to all features. Music, movies, pictures and more are within reach, thanks to intuitive, touch-based 3D menus. The rich 3D graphics give S-Class a life-like look that makes it natural and easy to navigate.

LG Arena features
LG took great effort to ensure that its 2009 flagship delivers an exhilarating multimedia experience, including features aided by Dolby and DivX technologies. LG Arena handset will also include enhanced internet connectivity with HSDPA 7.2 networks, Wi-Fi, A-GPS and far more. The company will announce more specifics about LG Arena phone and its features a long with some surprises during a press conference at the Mobile World Congress in Spain.

The phone also features a 3-inch WVGA (800*400) touchscreen, 8GB internal storage (expandable to 40GB), a 5-megapixel camera, and a 1000mAh battery for power. The device is all set to be launched in Europe next month.

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LG KF900 Prada specifications (Uphgraded)

• Dimensions : 104.5 x 54 x 16.8 mm
• Weight : 130 g
• Display : 3″ TFT touchscreen with 240 x 400 resolution
• Connectivity : GPRS, EDGE, 3G, HSCSD
• WLAN : WiFi 802.11 b/g
• Bluetooth : v2.0 with A2DP
• Camera : 5 MP, autofocus and flash
• Other features : Accelerometer, FM Radio, TV Out
• Approx. price : $550

The biggest change has come in the form of a full QWERTY keyboard attached to the Prada. Although its always good to have one but bulkiness and thickness isn’t the USP of the Prada, LG could have done without one. There are other upgrades to media, connectivity and user interface too.

The display on the device has remained unchanged and is still a 3″ display with capacitive touch. The quality of the display is good but the sunlight visibility isn’t the best we have seen. The display’s brightness can be adjusted but not he contrast. The resolution is on the lower side and does affect the picture quality. However, the touch works beautifully and there were no hiccups in that regard.

The keyboard has a nice neat layout with sufficient gap between two adjacent keys. The keys are slightly raised from bottom and give enough tactile feedback. The top row keys suffer due to close proximity to top edge. The mode automatically changes to landscape when the keyboard is flipped out. The lighting on the keyboard is adequate for low light conditions. Overall the QWERTY keyboard does a good job, better than Sony Xperia X1.

The user-interface on the device is Flash based developed by LG. The same user interface has been previously used in the older Prada, Viewty etc. The biggest change however comes in te form of multi-touch support which was till now exclusive to the Apple iPhone. The interface has got a performance boost and responds much faster. The menu has fixed layout and the accelerometer changes the orientation but only in selected applications. There are multiple home screens pretty much like the iPhone and you can select the application shortcuts to put on them. The rest of the interface is mostly unchanged and we like the way it is.

The music player on the device is good with extensive search options based on artist, genre, album etc. The music player however does not support visualisations but have support for album art. The home screen gets a dedicated widget when the music player is running. The player gets equalizers which were missing in previous versions but still there is no custom equalizer option though.

The camera has a 5 megapixel sensor and Schneider-Kreuznac lens a big improvement over the minuscule 2 megapixel sensor in earlier Prada. The interface is same as LG Renoir which was not much appreciated by us but it has some improvements such a full screen mode that make it better. The image quality of the camera is average which is disappointing. The video recording however completely rocks.

Pros :

• 3″ capacitive touchscreen
• Physical QWERTY keyboard
• Multi-touch support
• Good video recording
• Great flash-based interface

Cons :

• Bulky
• No GPS
• Average camera

Final Thoughts

The LG KF900 Prada is definitely an improvement over the earlier Prada with multi-touch support, physical keyboard and higher resolution camera. But it does miss out on GPS and the quality of the camera is average.

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LG Mobile division has launched its new phone LG KP500 Cookie. The LG KP500 cookie is an elegant headset full of great technology, and comes in a variety of colors like gold, brown, black and silver so we are forced to find a color you like. The LG Cookie is JAM-packed with features. LG KP500 device has a slide QWERTY keyboard so you can use the Internet with ease. It has a 3 inch screen that is a great size, and with it being a screen TFT 240X400 pixel resolution and 262k color is a clear and colorful display.

Highlights

The FM radio and MP3 player are just what you need to listen to the latest and your favorite music tracks. You can store all your favorite tracks and photos with 48MB of internal memory that is expandable to 8 GB Micro SD card. Dimensions of the KP500 phone are 10.6 x 5cm x 5.54cm x 1.19cm and weighs 87g; device has 3.3 hours of talk time and 350 hours of standby time.

The user interface is so intuitive that users will want to explore and master all the functions and features of LG KP500. The user interface allows users to easily access the menus and change on other menus easily and quickly with just a touch.

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