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LG GT500 Puccini

Sun, 16 Aug 2009 13:06:28 +0000

Released in July 2009, the LG GT500 Puccini is an A-class mobile phone, coming with a very nice design, and useful features like touchscreen, a 5 megapixel camera, 3G, Wi-Fi, and GPS. The device was first available in UK, through T-Mobile, and then in the rest of the Europe.

Features and specifications: GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 2G, and HSDPA 1900 / 2100 3G networks; Display: TFT touchscreen, 256K colors, 240 x 400 pixels, 3.0 inches, with A-Class Touch UI, and accelerometer; speakerphone, with Dolby Mobile 2.0; Memory: microSD card with up to 8GB, photocall; GPRS; HSCSD; EDGE; 3G; Wi-Fi; Bluetooth and USB connectivity; a 5 megapixel camera, with 2592 x 1944 pixels, autofocus, LED flash, geo-tagging, and a video call camera; GPS; stereo FM radio; WAP and HTML; MP3/MPEG4 player; organizer; document viewer; T9; voice memo; 107 x 55 x 12 mm, and 98g.

The LG GT500 Puccini is available in Black color option, via T-Mobile, at about the price of Â£25.

LG GC900 Viewty Smart

Sun, 16 Aug 2009 12:46:49 +0000

Coming with a nice design and a slim body, LG GC900 Viewty cameraphone comes equipped with a set of good features, like an 8 megapixel camera, S-class Touch UI, GPS and Wi-Fi. Personally, I really like its look, it’s an elegant and stylish phone, but not exaggerated. Let’s see once again its main features and characteristics.

Features and specifications: GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 2G , and HSDPA 900 / 2100 3G networks; Display: TFT capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors, 800 x 480 pixels, 3.0 inches, with S-Class Touch UI, Multi-touch input method and accelerometer; speakerphone, with Dolby Mobile sound enhancement; Memory: 1.5 GB internal, microSD card with up to 32GB, photocall; GPRS; HSCSD; EDGE; 3G; Wi-Fi; Bluetooth and USB connectivity; an 8 megapixel camera, with 3264×2448 pixels, Schneider-Kreuznach optics, auto and manual focus, power LED flash, Intelligent shot, geo-tagging, image stabilization, multi face detection, smile detection, beauty shot, ISO 1600, and video; WAP and HTML; FM radio with RDS; Java; GPS; TV out; MP3/AAC/AAC+/WMA player, and DivX/XviD/MPEG4 player; document viewer; organizer; T9; voice memo; 108.9 x 56.1 x 12.4 mm, and 109g.

The LG GC900 Viewty Smart is available since May 2009, in Silver and Black color options, at about the price of 350 euro.

LG GD900 Crystal

Mon, 10 Aug 2009 08:20:36 +0000

It is available and it deserves its name: the LG GD900 Crystal…a beautiful 3G handset that comes with a great and stylish design, as well as features like Wi-Fi, an 8 megapixel camera, and see-through touch-sensitive keypad.

Features and specifications: GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 2G, and HSDPA 900 / 2100 3G networks; Display: TFT capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors, 480 x 800 pixels, 3.0 inches, S-Class Touch UI, transparent alphanumeric touch-sensitive keypad, Gesture shortcut, accelerometer, multi-touch input method, handwriting recognition, and proximity sensor for auto turn-off; Dolby Mobile speakerphone; Memory: 1.5 GB internal, microSD card with up to 32GB, photo call; GPRS; HSCSD; EDGE; 3G; Wi-Fi; Bluetooth and USB connectivity; an 8 megapixel camera, with 3264×2448 pixels, auto focus, LED flash, video with 720×480@30fps, VGA@30fps, QVGA time-lapse and slow-mo video recording, and a secondary videocall camera; WAP and HTML; FM radio; Java; TV out; MP3/AAC/AAC+/WMA player, and DivX/XviD/MPEG4 player; document viewer; voice memo; T9; 105 x 52.5 x 13.5 mm, and 127g. Unfortunately, it lacks features like GPS or standard 3.5mm audio jack.

The LG GD900 Crystal is already available, since July 2009 and all in all it is a pretty good and good looking device.

Telus LG KEYBO 2 is available

Sun, 09 Aug 2009 11:56:05 +0000

We gladly announce you that the LG KEYBO 2 is indeed available through Telus. The new compact device that comes with great features like a full QWERTY keyboard, dual display, Telus music mobile or a 3 megapixel camera, is available at these prices: with a 3-year contract: $99.99, 2-year: $199.99, 1-year: $249.99,a dn without a contract: $299.99.

List of features and specs: CDMA technology; QWERTY keyboard; dual display; a 3 megapixel camera for picture and video messaging; Bluetooth connectivity; speakerphone; music player; voice memo; voice dial; 130 MB internal memory, and external microSD card slot with up to 8GB; Telus Navigator, Telus mobile music, Telus mobile radio, Telus mobile TV; Facebook; picture, video and instant messaging; E-Mail; Kid Find; Web browser; call display and waiting; roadside assistance; conference calling; US roaming; 54.2 x 16.5 x 104.4 mm, and 107g.

The LG KEYBO 2 is available via Telus, in Black and Pink color options.

LG BL40 Chocolate: first official pics

Fri, 07 Aug 2009 16:03:39 +0000

At the end of July, LG posted on their Web site, some official photos of their new device: LG BL40 Chocolate. And if you take a look, the phone seems to be very elegant and stylish. Unfortunately, LG hasn’t confirmed the official specs of this device; they should probably this month.

But we do know that the BL40 Chocolate will run on the latest S-Class interface, will come equipped with a 4″ touchscreen display with cinema aspect ratio of 21:9 and a resolution of 800×345 pixels; it will be only 10.9mm thick; it will also have a 5 megapixel camera with auto focus and LED flash; Wi-Fi, GPS and 3G support, and also some sort of Dual Screen UI; but we don’t know too much about it.

The LG BL40 Chocolate should be available in the fourth quarter of the year, in 54 countries; until then, we are still expecting the official list of specs and the price, and of course more photos.

LG â€˜Masterpieceâ€™ at Telus

Fri, 07 Aug 2009 09:25:12 +0000

Canadian Telus and LG have just launched a new mobile phone: the slim and elegant LG Masterpiece. Its name suggests a great device, with high tech features, extraordinary design and a great performance. Let’s see if that’s what LG Masterpiece gives us.

Features and specifications: slim design, 10.4 mm thick; CDMA technology; 130 MB internal memory; a 1.3 megapixel digital camera; Bluetooth connectivity technology for wireless accessories; speakerphone; music player; voice memo; voice dial; E-Mail; picture and instant messaging; text messaging; games; Web browser; call display, call waiting, voice mail, conference calling, US roaming; 109.5mm x 47.5mm x 9.9 mm, and 83g.

Well….it is an interesting and useful device, but not necessarily a ‘masterpiece’, because it lacks a lot of useful features. But it is a very good phone for those of you who don’t want too many features; and personally I like its design and the fact that it is a slim phone.

The LG Masterpiece is available through Telus, for $49,99 with a 3-year contract, or $249,99 without a contract.

LG GD910 wristwatch

Thu, 06 Aug 2009 13:30:43 +0000

It looks like LG is bringing us the new stylish device, the LG GD910, a phone and a watch in the same time. With this device, you will be able to carry your phone on your wrist. You should already find it in Orange shops.

Features and specifications: GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 2G and HSDPA 2100 3G networks; Display: TFT capacitive touchscreen, 256K colors, 176 x 220 pixels, 1.43 inches, with Flash UI; speakerphone; call records; GPRS; EDGE; 3G; Bluetooth connectivity; a CIF camera, with 352 x 288 pixels; browser; SMS, MMS and EMS messaging; games; MP3 player; organizer; speech recognition; water resistant; 49 x 39 x 13.8 mm, and 84g.

The LG GD910 will be available in Black and White color options, first through Orange, and then it will be available in other countries too; the exact pricing is unknown, but it estimated around 600 Euro, with a two-year contract.

LG Versa at Verizon Wireless

Thu, 26 Mar 2009 18:51:46 +0000

A new LG device is available through LG and Verizon Wireless: the LG Versa. The phone comes with 3D home screen, favorite features and applications, accelerometer, a 2 megapixel camera, and QWERTY keyboard.

Features and specifications: 1.9 GHz CDMA PCS, 800 MHz CDMA bands; a 3-inch TFT LCD screen, a 0.94-inch external Monochrome OLED LCD, and a detachable QWERTY keypad, as well as a virtual keyboard; integrated music player; Bluetooth connectivity; microSD memory port; visual voicemail; HTML web browsing; a 2 megapixel camera, with flash, camcorder, self-timer, normal and panorama shot styles, various color effects, white balance, a dedicated camera/video key and with 1600Ã—1200, 1280Ã—960, 800Ã—400, 640Ã—480, and 320Ã—240 resolutions; V CAST music Rhapsody support, and V CAST video capability; E-Mail; built-in accelerometer.

The LG Versa is already available through Verizon Wireless, at the price of $199.99, with a 2-year contract.

LG KM900 Arena comes in Europe

Tue, 17 Mar 2009 16:47:00 +0000

LG is launching their multimedia device, the LG KM900 Arena, in Europe. The phone comes equipped with S-Class interface, a 5 megapixel camera, 3G and connectivity features.

Features and specifications: GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 2G network, HSDPA 2100 and HSDPA 850 / 1900 3G networks; display with TFT capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors, 480 x 800 pixels,and 3.0 inches; S-Class Touch UI; multi-touch input method; accelerometer sensor for UI auto-rotate; speakerphones; 8 GB of internal memory, and microSD, with up to 16GB; GPRS; EDGE, 3G; WLAN; Bluetooth and USB connectivity; a 5 megapixel camera, with 2592Ñ…1944 pixels, Schneider-Kreuznach optics, auto focus, and LED flash, and QGVA video, and a secondary videocall camera; WAP; FM radio; GPS; Java support; TV-out; MP3/AAC/AAC+/WMA player; DivX/XviD/MPEG4 player; voice memo; document viewer; 105.9 x 55.3 x 12 mm, and 105g.

The LG KM900 Arena was already announced in February, and it will be launched through Europe this month, in Silver color option.

LG Neon TE365

Fri, 27 Feb 2009 19:57:47 +0000

A new LG device, the Neon TE365 will soon be launched, aimed especially to the young segment of the market. The phone will come in Grey and Pink, with QWERTY keyboard.

Some features and specifications for LG Neon TE365: 2.4-inch QVGA screen, 2 megapixels camera with video capability, FM radio, Bluetooth support, microSD memory card slot.

The prices set for this moment are: a 3-year term for CA$29.99, a 2-year term for CA$79.99 and a one-year term contract for CA$149.99.