LG Venus

Released For: Verizon Wireless - Upcoming Verizon Wireless - Upcoming

LG Venus has two dual front screens, the lower of which also has touch input with vibration feedback, which make accessing the phone's features a breeze. The music-centric slider also offers a microSD memory port that accommodates up to 8 GB of expandable memory. The Venus also features a music player that supports MP3, WMA and unprotected AAC files and a 2.0-megapixel camera and camcorder.

LG Venus Specs

Technical Specifications

* Network: CDMA 800 / 1900
* Form Factor: Slide
* Dimensions: 102 x 51 x 16 mm
* Weight: 107 g
* Antenna: Internal
* Navigation: 5-Way Keypad
* Battery Type: 800 mAh Li-Ion
* Talk Time: 4.00
* Standby Time: 480
* Memory: 64.0 MB
* Expandable Memory: microSD / TransFlash

Imaging

* Main Screen: 262000 colors (TFT) 320 x 240 px
* External Screen: 262000 colors (TFT) 176 x 240 px
* Camera: 2.0 MP / 1600 x 1200 px / 2X Zoom / Video Recorder


Audio

* MP3 Player: VCAST Music
* FM Radio: No
* Speakerphone: Yes

Multimedia

* Wallpapers: 320 x 240 px
* Screen Savers: 320 x 240 px
* Ring Tones: MP3
* Themes: Yes
* Games: BREW
* Streaming Multimedia: VCAST Video

Messaging

* SMS: Yes
* EMS: Yes
* MMS: Yes
* Email: POP3 / IMAP4 / SMTP
* Chat: AOL / Windows Live / Yahoo!
* Predictive Text: T9
* Applications
* Phonebook Capacity: 1000
* Calendar: Yes
* To-Do List: Yes
* WAP: 2.0
* Voice Commands: Yes
* Calculator: Yes


Connectivity

* Bluetooth: 1.2 (A2DP / AVRC / BPP / DUN / HFP / HSP / OPP)
* High-Speed Data: cdma2000 1xEV-DO
* GPS: VZ Navigator
* PC Sync: Yes

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LG Chocolate TG800F

LG Chocolate TG800F used for 2 months alone, it is in very good condition to sell. The European phone is unlocked (walks with Fido or otherwise) and is in his box, including the headphone and connector, USB cable, software, load and the manual.

LG Shine blatant sales

The LG shine, the second mobile phone in the Black Label series of LG Electronics, is already an instant sales. Within 1 month after the launch knows this spectacular European handset sales. The popularity of the LG shine is immense; within 1 month is the designtoestel sold in Europe more than five months in South Korea. Also the sales surpass those of the LG Chocolate from the same period in the past year.

The leading British retail chain Phones4U, the LG shine after the launch two weeks in a row in the first place in the list of best-selling mobile phones. The British dagverkoop was during this period averaged over 2,000 aircraft. According to the Mobile Tracker of MOBILE Magazine is the LG shine even the most popular mobile phone in Great Britain. In the rest of Europe the picture is virtually the same. Also in the Netherlands, Germany and France are the sensational sales. Since the introduction of the Shine in Europe there are more than 200,000 phones sold. A verkoopaantal that even the results of the popular LG Chocolate surpasses. From the predecessor of the LG shine in the same period last year approximately 160,000 copies sold.

LG has been in contact with the huge sales of the Shine again proven as a world leader in mobile designtelefoons says Skott Ahn, President and CEO of LG Electronics Mobile Communications Company. It is a tremendous achievement for the Chocolate passed to strive for in terms of European sales. It is also proof that our onderzoeksgebaseerde approach in terms of design and marketing works.

B.H. Kim, president of LG Electronics Netherlands: The LG shine enjoyed before, during and after the release an overwhelming interest from the media and consumers. The LG shine is already weeks in the top 3 of most phones sold in the Netherlands. This underlines the class of our different design team and the attraction of the LG brand. The LG Chocolate has set the bar high in terms of sales and design. It is incredible that the sales of the LG shine those of the LG Chocolate have already surpassed.

The LG shine owes its popularity partly to the consumer that LG exported in the development of the device. It came on the refined design, which has emotional appeal. For some time before the LG Shine brought to the market, the company improved its strategic Buzz Marketing. This is marketing with the focus on opinion leaders, including celebrities, bloggers and review experts. This way, the expectations of the LG Shine stepped up. According to the company owes the LG shine in particular its success in the sophisticated design, the premarketingactiviteiten and the excellent relationship that the Korean elektronicagrootmacht with consumers.

Characteristics


2-megapixel CMOS camera with flash
Auto & night, macroshot & continushot, 4 x digital zoom
50MB user memory and external memory slot (micro-SD)
MP3, WAV, AAC, AAC +, AAC + +, AMR, WMA
Hands speaker
Flight mode
Personal Music Composer (humming, keyboard and scoremodus)
Video & voice recording & playback
Multitasking with music (during and SMS, camera, menu and games)
1,000 phonebook
Stereo Bluetooth (V1.2)
USB Mass Storage & PC sync
Document viewer (ppt, doc, xls, pdf, txt)
Specifics


EDGE tri-band: 900/1800/1900 MHz
Size: 99.8 mm x 50.6 mm x 13.8 mm
Weight: 125 grams
Display: 240 x 320.2-inch TFT QVGA 262,000
Speaking / Standby time: 150 minutes / 200 hours
Battery: Lithion-Ion 800 mAh
Accessories and price
LG Electronics, the LG shine with a standard designheadset. In addition, buyers find a reisoplader and USB data cable in the package. The LG shine has a verkoopadviesprijs of 449 euros (incl. VAT).

About the LG Black Label series
The popular LG Chocolate is the first hits in the stylish Black Label series. LG adds a new attraction to this series: the LG shine. Black Label is an extremely high topklasseproducten where a line of eye-catching design and excellence go hand in hand. Mobile phones in the Black Label series are much more than just fashionable items of designtoestellen. They form a distinctive category in itself. LG Black Label combines with a stunning design with high technical innovations. As a result a product range as designicoon simultaneously generates emotion n affordable.

About LG Electronics
LG Electronics is one of the world's largest producers of consumer electronics and a technological innovator in the field of information, communications and electronics. 80 subsidiaries employ more than 82,000 people worldwide. LG Electronics is the world's largest producer of plasma displays, CDMA handsets, air conditioners, equipment for optical storage, DVD players and home cinema systems. LG Electronics is divided into four business units: Mobile Communications, Digital Appliance, Digital Display and Digital Media. The global turnover for 2006 amounts to over 38.6 billion dollars.
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LG and Google improve mobile experience

LG Electronics (LG) and Google have a unique worldwide partnership. Millions of mobile phones from LG are now supplied with Google services. Mobile users can easily search for this information, find locations, update their blogs and e-mails in the world where they are.

"We continuously develop new standards for mobile devices. For that reason, we are very pleased with this partnership with Google. Together we offer consumers and business users the ultimate mobile experience, "says Paul Bae, Vice-President, Product Planning Team, LG Electronics Mobile Communications. "Through our mobile phones be equipped with Google services, users benefit from easy access to their favorite Internet without a PC that they need. They can communicate as always and everywhere. "

The mobile phones from LG pre-installed with Google products and services are available from this quarter in Europe, North America and Asia. These devices provide a dynamic user experience, including access to the Google search engine with the click of a button. This is a special icon included in the menu. The Google phones offer:


Google Maps for mobile - users can view maps and satellite imagery, local businesses and the right itinerary;
Gmail for mobile - quick and easy e-mailfunctionaliteit;
Blogger Mobile - up-and downloading of photos and texts for mobile blogs (www.blogger.com).
"Thanks to the cooperation with LG we offer mobile Internet users everywhere and always powerful applications and personalized information," said Deep Nishar, Director of Product management at Google. "Users throughout the world through our search engine information to hand and can communicate with Gmail everywhere. They can also use Blogger friends and acquaintances to keep their lives. "

From this cooperation bring LG and Google jointly LG / Google handsets on the market. In the future, they are also digital products for the home market. LG expects the coming years, regular phones with pre-installed Google products and services to be introduced. For 2007 alone at least ten aircraft in the planning.

About LG Electronics
LG Electronics is one of the world's largest producers of consumer electronics and a technological innovator in the field of information, communications and electronics. 80 subsidiaries employ more than 82,000 people worldwide. LG Electronics is the world's largest producer of plasma displays, CDMA handsets, air conditioners, equipment for optical storage, DVD players and home cinema systems. LG Electronics is divided into four business units: Mobile Communications, Digital Appliance, Digital Display and Digital Media. The global turnover for 2006 amounts to over 38.6 billion dollars. For more information: www.lge.nl.

LG impresses at 3GSM with new products and technology of the future

LG Electronics, the crowded exhibition 3GSM World Congress 2007 (3GSM) in Barcelona, Spain, for its newest products and technology to present to the general public. One of the highlights is the second mobile phone from the successful Black Label Series: the LG Shine. This device comes on the market in Europe. In addition LG demonstrates the revolutionary technology Long Term Evolution (LTE), in partnership with Nortel has been developed. The state of LG can be found in Hall 8.

"Born to Shine: the Shining Moments in Your Life" is the theme for LG-3GSM, which 12 through February 15, 2007. The company leaves are extremely striking new mobile phones. These devices combine revolutionary technology with high luxury designs. The robust metal manufactured by LG Shine mirror surface takes a prominent place in the state. The expectation is that this unit is just such a bestseller as the LG Chocolate, which the company launched in 2006. Beursbezoekers may also pleasure in the PRADA Phone by LG, which the producer in close collaboration with fashion house PRADA developed. This unit defines with its innovative touch screen and prestigious design an entirely new category of mobile phones.

3GSM stands for LG also in the character of Long Term Evolution (LTE), a technology that is described as "almost 4G." LTE offers a data transfer those two times faster than that of HSDPA. LG developed the technology in close collaboration with Nortel. In this context the company also demonstrates its second HSDPA phone and HSPA (HSDPA, HSUPA), WiMAX solutions and mobile broadcasting (DVB-H, DMB and MediaFLO).

"The LG Chocolate LG launched in 2006 his name was still firmly on the map of mobile telephony," says Skott Ahn, President and CEO of LG Electronics Mobile Communications. "In Europe the growing demand for mobile products with the latest technology and trendy designs explosive. LG, it responds with the Black Label series. The LG Shine at 3GSM to present, we strengthen our position as a supplier of toptoestellen further. Of course, the PRADA Phone by LG as an important contribution to make. This stylish and innovative mobile phones to stress that we as a company continuously innovate, and all this with the best possible customer experience as a result. "

Press Conference
LG organises Monday, February 12 at 13.30 a press conference with the theme "LG's Global Mobile Business Plan and its Premium Handsets" in the persconferentieruimte in the Media Centre (Fira Hall 2).

LG highlights during 3GSM

LG Shine (KE970) - The slim LG Shine is packed with functionality. Features are a refined appearance with a very trendy metal design. The glassy front turns into a crystal clear LCD colour screen when the phone is activated. The streamlined design houses high-tech functionality. Users will the Schneider-Kreuznach 2.0 megapixel camera and the easy scrollkey more than appreciate.

LG Chocolate (KG800) - The simple design, but very stylish KG800 slidephone - better known as the Chocolate - is a true work of art technology. Thanks to his looks and functionality this unit has already won several prestigious awards. Both the display as the screen blurs as the device is not in use. The Chocolate is the first unit in the Black Label series that LG is targeting users find that style as important as technological fireworks. LG makes this unit alongside the traditional black in three other colors: white, pink and red.

KS10 - This smartphone has a large 2.4-inch QVGA screen and offers opportunities for Internet browsing through HSDPA with a speed of 1.8 Mbps. Users can thus streaming television in high quality. The KS10 can save Web pages, webafbeeldingen sorting and recording, in-and out on web pages and search terms. In addition, the device includes an MP3 player. The KS10 is ideally suited for internetliefhebbers who also value multimediafunctionaliteit.

KU950 - The Digital Video Broadcasting Handheld (DVB-H), it is an exponent of the technical lead of LG. The company was the first one-based UMTS (WCDMA) HSDPA / DVB-H handset. The phone includes a mobile TV receiver with widescreen display and offers virtually the same functionality as a traditional TV / videocombinatie. Users can record programs, store images and even while watching television and calling. Through 1.8 Mbps HSDPA supports the device fast video streaming.

KU250 - This thin and narrow 3G handset offers an extremely broad functionality. Not for nothing is this phone by a consortium of the twelve largest mobile operators opted for the'3 G for All' campaign of the GSM Association. This mobile device offers users quick and inexpensive access to a wide variety of wireless multimedia services, including video clips, audio files and other content. Thanks to the external geheugenpoort this device be used for playing video and music. The multi-function makes it possible to function on the phone to use while listening to music.

The 3GSM World Congress is the largest exhibition for the mobile industry in the world. Among the exhibitors include mobile operators, vendors and content server. Last year over 50,000 people visited this event.

The PRADA phone from LG: mobile innovation in exclusive Italian design

LG and PRADA launch the first mobile phone with full touchscreenbediening
Almere, January 24, 2007 - LG and the internationally renowned fashion house PRADA introduce the first mobile phone with a touchscreen that is fully operable. The PRADA phone from LG (KE850) is a real breakthrough in the world of mobile telephony. This unique, stylish and elegant device is equipped with very advanced touchinterface.

LG and PRADA have worked closely on every aspect of this product from development to marketing. With attention to every detail combines these mobile phone PRADA high-quality with the unique technical innovations by LG. The contribution of PRADA goes beyond just the design of the exterior and also covers the user experience. Examples are the advanced touchscreenbediening, ringtones, included content, accessories and the exclusive leather cover. All this was inspired by classic Italian-timbered.

The PRADA phone from LG is the first mobile phone that fully operate with a touchscreen. This is the traditional keyboard disappeared. The extra large LCD screen makes the complete visual impact, allowing the user the ability of the device can best exploit. These have included the 2 megapixel camera with Schneider-Kreuznach lens, video player and Document Viewer. All these options are contributing to the exceptionally slim and sleek look of the device.

The flashing icons on the device disappear when the phone is not in use. Then get it a pure and undistorted black appearance. The phone is ultra thin (only 12 mm) and still equipped with a range of multimediafunctionaliteit, including an MP3 player and versatile features for messaging. Users can easily expand the memory to store pictures, music and film.

The PRADA phone from LG is available mid March 2007. The retail price is 599 euros. From the end of February 2007 is the device already available in the United Kingdom, France, Germany and Italy, via the dealer network and a selection of LG PRADA stores. Later will also countries in Asia. For more information and specifications www.lgpradaphone.com.

Features


Capacitive touchscreen
Music player (MP3, ACC, ACC +, WMA, RA)
Music multitasking (Messaging)
Video Player (MPEG4, H.263, H.264)
Macromedia Flash UI
Document Viewer (ppt, doc, xls, pdf, txt)
Specifics

EDGE Tri-Band (900/1800/1900)
Dimensions 98.8 x 54 x 12 mm
2-megapixel CMOS camera with LED flash
Input for external memory card (Micro SD)
Innerpack battery 800mAh
Bluetooth 2.0, USB 2.0, USB Mass Storage

LG Electronics introduces new stylish mobile phone

LG Electronics is introducing the KG810 with a clamshell phone with minimal dimensions and a sleek black design. Remarkable are the flashing red 'MP3 touch sensitive keys "that you without the need to scroll through menu bring to your MP3 files. Using the included stereo headset, you can enjoy your favorite music; owners of a Bluetooth stereo headphones can even wirelessly listen to their music.

In addition to an MP3 player with the KG810 also possible thanks to the radio to listen FM receiver. The device is aimed at the real muziekfreak: with the vliegmodus the user can even in the plane's favorite songs listen, without disturbing the pilots.

The glossy piano black clamshell makes the very stylish. The KG810 has an internal memory of 128 MB, Bluetooth and an integrated 1.3 megapixel camera with 4x digital zoom, which photos and videos could be included. Thanks to the USB Mass Storage options allows the user to his favorite MP3 files from PC to Phone effortlessly transfer and vice versa. For example, there is always enough room for your favorite music. With a thickness of less than 15 millimeters and a weight of less than 100 grams, the phone always and everywhere easy to carry.

"When mobile phones are no longer just for the sake of communication," says BH Kim, CEO LG Electronics Benelux. "People identify themselves with their mobile phone and want therefore next user, especially a phone that fits with them. With its unique design and user-friendly interface seamlessly connect the KG810 here on, making it a very attractive phone is that many consumers will engage. "

Price and availability
The KG810 is now available for a suggested retail price of 399 euros.

Specifics
Tri-band: 900/1800/1900
Size: 92 x 47 x 14.9 mm
Weight: 96.5 grams
262,000 TFT colour screen
Battery: 700 mAh Lithium-lon
Talk time: 150 minutes
Standbytijd: 200 hours

Multimedia and technology
Touch-sensitive keys MP3
128 Mb internal memory
1.3 megapixel camera, 4x digital zoom
Videocamera, recording unlimited
MP3 player
FM Radio
Vliegmodus
E-mail, EMS, SMS, MMS and Fax
Bluetooth
USB Mass Strorage
PC Sync (phone book, planner, e-mail etc.)

Extras
Travel
Data Kit
Stereo headset

The LG Venus is a cool cell phone

The LG Venus is a cool cell phone, which is not surprising coming from LG who have a tradition of style at any price. A strategy which meets the desires of their target younger audiences. A strategy that meets the desires of their target younger audiences. As someone who is a little older than their target I'll do this cell phone review from my own point of view. As someone who is a little more than their goal, I will review the cell phone from my own point of view. Anyone can see how a phone looks, so if that's what you care about then it's easy, I'll focus on functionality. Everyone can see how a phone looks, if that is what you care so it is easy, I will concentrate on functionality.

The slide phone design is pretty cool I have to admit, but with this model, as with other slide phones, there has been some reports of durability problems. The slide phone design is pretty cool I must admit, but with this model, as with other phones slides, he had few reports of sustainability. I do not think it's the smartest way to build a phone, but again, style over functionality. I do not think this is the most intelligent way to build a phone, but again, style more features. The bad part is youth are fairly abusive to their phones too. The bad part is quite young are violent in their mobile phone. For that reason I would suggest buying little Johnny a different cell model. For this reason, I would suggest buying a little Johnny other cell model.

The LG Venus also has a built in touch screen which even I have to admit is pretty cool. The LG Venus has also built a touchscreen that even I must admit it is pretty cool. The only problem with the touch screen on this model is it'sa little finicky and complicated to navigate. The only problem with the touch screen on this model is it's a little finicky and complicated to navigate. The cell phone does have buttons hidden behind the slider. The mobile phone has buttons behind the cursor.

The phone is a full-fledged 3G V Cast phone, so you'll get all the usual amenities, including VZ Navigator and V Cast Music and Videos. The phone is a fully-fledged 3G V Cast phone, you get all the usual amenities, including VZ Navigator and V Cast Music and Video. No V Cast Mobile TV, for that you'll need to upgrade to the LG Voyager, LG's even larger new touch-screen phone. No. V Cast Mobile TV, why you need to update LG Voyager, LG-even larger touchscreen new phone.

Anyway at least it'sa step up from the cheaply constructed LG Chocolate, but personally I'd spend the extra money and get the LG Travel model. Anyway, unless it is a step up in lower cost of construction LG Chocolate, but personally, I spend the most money and get the model LG trip. Finally I give it 3.5 / 5. Finally I give him 3.5 / 5.

LG U8500 3G Review

Video
Is it possible to make a call and have the feeling that is in front of your partner? The answer is YES. The U8210 is equipped with the most advanced 3G technology that allows video calls.

1.3 Megapixel camera and built-in flash
The embedded digital camera allows high-quality pictures with a resolution of more than one million pixels, and save them in the photo album to send them later.
The flash allows you to capture vivid images in low light conditions "

Bluetooth
Transmission of data between wireless phones (or between phone and PC) to a maximum of 10 metres. An easy way to communicate and share data.
You can, of course, speak or listen to music with a wireless headset compatible. "

Video
At withstand MPEG4 and H.263 formats (video) and ACC + (for audio), you can enjoy anywhere and anytime of multimedia services, music videos and movies.
The U8210 ability to download, burn and watch video and audio files with great quality "

MP3
With high quality digital, you can play not only MP3 files but also AAC + higher quality.
The user interface is nice, intuitive and easy.
Posibillidad management MP3 player through headphones remote control. "

T-Flash
Thanks to the ranuta for T_Flash cards can store large amounts of data such as photos, MP3s or videos (not including serial)

Screen
TFT LCD screen with up to 262,000 colors, which lets you view images of great realism
High Resolution: 220 x 176 pixels
You can download images and wallpapers from www.wowlg.com "

Digital Video
Video recording: you can record and play back high-resolution videos in the simplest way.
Voice recording: you can also record and play back voice and sounds.

Polifónico
The polyphonic sounds (64 simultaneous tones) enables a large reproduction quality.
The phone allows, of course, customize the ring tone.
The U8210 allows you to assign a tone to each of the 7 user groups (with up to 20 members each) for differentiating "

Java Technology
Java is a programming language developed by Sun Microsystems. Some versions of Java are used exclusively for the creation of services for mobile devices.
You can enhance the performance of its mobile with interesting and useful applications, being perhaps the most fun games example (depends on the service provider network)

Generals
Dimensions (mm)
89.2 x 47.8 x 24.5 mm
Weight (GR)
115 gr
Maximum waiting time
200 hours
Banda
Tri-band GSM (900/1800/1900 MHz) and 3G
Sound
64 polyphonic ringtones
Screen
External size (pixel)
External (96 x 96 pixels, 65,000 colors CSTN) - Internal (176 x 220 pixels, 261,000 color TFT)
Number of colors
261,000 Colors
Message
SMS
If
EMS
If
MMS
If + Video MMS
T9
If
Email
If
Internet
WAP
WAP version 2.0
Connectivity
USB
If
Functions
Java
If
Downloading images
If
Downloading melodias
If
MP3
If
Video Format
AAC / AAC +

LG KG920 Review

5 Megapixel camera, autofocus and built-in flash
The embedded digital camera allows high-quality pictures with a resolution of 5 megapixels, and store them in photo albums to send them later
The presence of autofocus ensures the best sharpness of your photos. Save your best memories with no surprises
Thanks to the 4x digital zoom, you can capture images closer.
The flash allows you to capture vivid images in low light conditions

TFT display with 262,000 colors 2 and
TFT LCD screen with up to 262,000 colors, which lets you view images of great realism
High Resolution: 240 x 320 pixels

Review Mobile Phone LG KG800 Chocolate White

Mobile phone Tri Bnad with camera by 1.3 Megapixel camera, integrated MP3 music player, USB support, MMS. With the built-in camera can create photos at a maximum resolution of 1280x960 pixels, splendid shots with the support of functions and modes such as flash and 4x digital zoom, shots in sequence, photos in color, sepia, gray tones, regulating quality , Luminosit, white balance, self. But with practice camera will be possible to resume the most beautiful moments in 3GP format at a resolution of 176x144 pixels and then play them directly on the convenient display 262,144 colors or in trsferendoli mode wireless connectivity via Bluetooth or USB cable directly to your PC . Unique and innovative, a set of elegance and style combined with excellent functions that have given to this product prizes for the best design. It shows the front with touchpad buttons illuminated with red intense heat-sensitive fingers need not block even when travelling on the stock exchange or in your pocket not attiver if not sfiorandolo. The opening sliding and hides a simple and dynamic keyboard for the setting of their duties set with the phone.

LG Chocolate (VX8550) Review - Introduction / Design

Introduction

When the LG Chocolate was launched in 2006, the stylish phone in the shape of a chocolate bar became the "It" phone of the year. The new version, the LG Chocolate VX8550 for Verizon, looks just as sweet and packs more functionality into its minimalist slider design.

Chocoholics will find the phone slimmer and lighter than its predecessor while enjoying many of the same features, such as the phone's 1.3-megapixel camera and camcorder, Bluetooth capability, and access to Verizon's VCAST multimedia at ultrafast 3G connection speeds. The designers added a much-needed speakerphone function to their updated version and fitted it with a user-friendly scroll wheel for easier navigation as well as a vibrating touch keypad.

When not taking calls or streaming video, the phone transforms into a MP3 player and includes a micro SD expansion slot that takes up to a 4 GB card.

Combining beautiful design with rich functionality, the LG VX8550 won't disappoint fans who have sampled the first LG Chocolate and are eager to come back for a second taste.

Design

With its rounded contours and streamlined form, the sleek, sexy LG Chocolate VX8550 takes its cues from art deco design. When closed, the phone resembles a dark iPod. At the slightest pressure from the thumb and forefinger, the bottom half of the phone slides down to reveal the keypad.

In the hand, the phone has a perfect weight and feel. Users can answer an incoming call by opening the slider and end a call by closing it.

The designers have replaced the problematic touch-sensitive navigation wheel on the front of the phone with a shiny, mechanical scroll wheel that features a middle selection key. Four vibrating touch-sensitive keys are positioned outside of wheel and exude a warm red glow when the phone is activated. The scroll wheel also has a trace motion light that makes it look like it's shooting off red sparks as it spins. This light can be programmed to illuminate in patterns when there's an incoming call or can be turned off altogether.

The touch-sensitive buttons on the front of the phone respond to a gentle touch with a slight vibration to cue the user that it's responding. To the right and left of the scroll wheel, two soft keys near the top provide quick access to the message and contacts menus. Chocolateers will appreciate the touch-sensitive speakerphone key on the bottom left corner of the phone, a feature sorely missing from the original version. A touch-sensitive clear key on the bottom right corner of the phone enables users to back out of functions without opening the slider. When pressed, the top, bottom, left and right points of the scroll wheel also act as shortcut keys.

On the left side of the phone, users will find the volume up and down keys near the top and a voice activation key and charger port towards the bottom.

The right side of the phone houses a microSD slot, a lock function and a music shortcut key. One of the biggest complaints by users of the new Chocolate is that they have to unlock the phone if a call comes in when it's closed or when a user is on a call, a task that quickly becomes a chore.

The Chocolate's lustrous sheen resembles a piano finish which attracts fingerprints easily and is available in three colors, or rather flavors: Blue Mint, Black or Black Cherry.

Out of the box, the LG Chocolate (VX8550) comes with a standard 800 mAh Li-Ion Battery, AC Charger, Headset Adapter, and User Manual. Verizon also offers a Chocolate "Music Set," featuring additional accessories such as a Stereo Headset, Music Manager Software, USB Cable, and a 4.0 GB microSD memory card and adapters.

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http://www.mobiledia.com /reviews/lg/chocolate-vx8550/page1.html

LG KF700 Multi-Input Phone Launched

LG Electronics today launched the KF700, a multimedia phone that combines three input methods: a 3-inch touch screen, alpha-numeric keypad and Shortcut Dial.

The KF700's 3-inch touch screen provides an onscreen interface and a wide aspect ratio for watching movies or browsing the internet. The Shortcut Dial on the back of the phone quickly scrolls through six user-selected features by controlling a virtual dial on screen, eliminating the need to dig through menus. The Shortcut Dial can also be used to zoom in on web pages, scroll through emails or adjust volume. The alpha-numeric keypad simplifies making phone calls and typing text messages.

When browsing the internet on the touch screen, the shortcut dial zooms in and out on websites. When sending text messages, the alpha-numeric keypad provides the letters, while frequently used symbols are available on the touch screen. These symbols change based on users text messaging habits.

A full-featured Web browser provides access to Google Search, Blogs, Gmail, Maps and Youtube. Support for HSDPA 3G networks makes browsing extremely fast. Other features include an MP3 player, MPEG-4 video player, 3.0-megapixel camera, Bluetooth connectivity and more.

"LG has already established itself as a leader in phones with touch technology with Chocolate, the Prada Phone by LG and Viewty, and the LG KF700 continues this legacy," said Dr. Skott Ahn, President and CEO of LG Mobile Communications Company. "We realize that touch screens are a wonderful advancement, but they are not the solution for every problem or every user. We looked beyond just touch when designing the LG KF700 and studied how people actually use their phones. The LG KF700's three separate input methods provide unmatched convenience and mean that users don't have to give up anything to gain a touch screen."

The multimedia features are packed into a slim and clean, minimalist look. The LG KF700 is available in black and silver versions, as well as a black version with chrome accents. It is now available in Europe and will become available in other markets in the following months

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http://www.mobiledia.com /news/65926.html

LG KS20 review: Fashion Pocket PC

With the highly successful KE850 Prada and KU990 Viewty, it's a point taken for LG - users just love their touchscreen handsets with big displays and no keypads.

Seeing the next in line was only a matter of time and last summer's announcement LG KS20 makes a glorious entry running on Windows Mobile 6.0 Professional.
The new KS20 obviously takes after the prominent KE850 Prada, losing the haute couture ring to its name but adding some Pocket PC depth to the picture. The LG KS20 is a sleek lightweight phone of compact (in Pocket PC terms) dimensions and a large 2.8" QVGA TFT display. The handset has the mere Call and End keys and a joystick on the front - a direct reference to the Prada looks.
Key features

* Custom LG implementation of the UI
* 2.8" 65K color touchscreen TFT display of QVGA resolution
* HSDPA, 3.6 Mbps
* 400 MHz Qualcomm MSM7200 processor
* 128MB RAM and 256MB ROM, microSD expansion slot
* Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g
* Bluetooth v2.0 with A2DP
* Surprisingly good 2 megapixel autofocus camera with LED flash
* Stereo FM radio with RDS
* USB to 3.5mm jack adapter
* Sturdy build, quality casing and compact dimensions

Main disadvantages

* Can't-keep-clean casing
* The joystick is too short and hard to operate
* No reset hole
* Proprietary LG USB connector
* Battery fixed to the rear panel
* Hard-to-pull-out stylus
* No GPS

Just as HTC are venturing to pitch their handsets beyond the confines of the smartphone segment, the LG are somewhat unwilling to make Windows Mobile Pro the focal point of the LG KS20. They are keen to have the KS20 rub shoulders with the Viewty and the Prada and keep it hush about the Pocket PC in most of their marketing.

By the way, LG have their own personal touch to the Pocket PC platform. With the KS20 we get a custom LG implementation of the user interface. Also to mention is the very useful PSNote application. LG KS20 also brings two very amusing games (at least the Vodafone firmware handset that we tested) and Google Maps. More on this later on.

At this stage, there is only a black version of LG KS20 available, but given the LG approach, a silver version is sure to follow somewhere in the future. We already saw this happening with both LG KU990 Viewty and the LG Prada, which recently got dark silver outfit.

LG KS20 will be standing its ground to a mixed bunch. HTC Touch and Samsung Armani just come to mind on the spur for the fashion and for the smart of it. But we may as well make it a complete Apple and oranges.

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http://www.gsmarena.com /lg_ks20-review-208.php

LG KF600 review: Twice the fun

Touchpads are no longer revolutionary. But they are still not flawless either. The ones we've managed to test so far have all fallen seriously short of being the best thing since sliced bread. However, our experience with LG KF600 at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona revealed a huge step forward for touchpad-navigated devices. You can imagine we were more than eager to make a full review of the handset. Luckily, the pre-release unit we got was good enough for that purpose. So, here we go.
Key features:

* 2" 256K-color TFT LCD display of QVGA resolution
* 1.49" 256K-color TFT 176 x 240 pixel InteractPad
* 3.15 MP camera with autofocus and LED flash
* Tri-band GSM/EDGE support
* Bluetooth and USB v2.0
* Cool additional themes by Keith Haring
* FM radio
* Cool games

Main disadvantages:

* No 3G support
* 2-inch display is small for a multimedia handset
* Front panel is a fingerprint nightmare
* Uncomfortable keypad
* The haptic feedback on the InteractPad has a delay
* Non-hot-swappable memory card

The KF600 was one of the highlights at the LG booth at the MWC and, as we see it, it has enough good reasons for that. There's a great youthful feel about the handset, which can hardly go unnoticed. Of course the new InteractPad interface has its downsides, so you might just want to read a little more before you fork out the cash. This certainly is not everybody's phone.
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http://www.gsmarena.com lg_kf600-review-226.php

LG VX8700 Review - Introduction / Design

Introduction

With its sleek, brushed metal body and 2.0-megapixel camera and camcorder, the VX8700 is LG's answer to Motorola's KRZR K1, where the focus is on sexy, minimalist design and sharp, printable quality photos.
Music and videos are still easily accessible once the clamshell phone is flipped open. Yet unlike the VX8600 where music controls can be accessed on the external face of the phone, here they have been moved inside.

The camera is the highlight of this phone, which also features a microSD external memory card slot, EV-DO high-speed broadband network and Bluetooth compatibility with up to 20 pairings. A high resolution, richly colored internal display showcases the photo and video quality of the camera and camcorder.

Design

The VX8700's silver metal is refined and professional, and the external display doubles as a mirror when the light is off. Its brushed metal disguises fingerprints more than some phones, although they do show up. Slim enough to pocket easily or slip into the smallest bag, it fortunately still has a solid feel, weighing in at just under four ounces; slightly heavier than the 3.26-ounce VX8600.

Both the external and internal displays are TFT or Thin Film Transistor LCD screens, meaning they produce sharper, more brilliant images. On the outside, the 65K-color display has 48 x 160 px. Date, time and battery life are shown on the external screen, while text in the display runs vertically up the center of the face; aligned on the left or right. Inside, a large 262K-color display has 240 x 320 px. The Flash menu interface will be familiar to Verizon Wireless customers, as it follows the simple format while adding animation.
Flipping the phone open reveals a flat, brushed metal keypad that continues the design of the exterior of the phone. The mirror-like surface of the interior display, when the backlight turns off, continues the theme of the external display. The keypad is strikingly similar to Motorola's early RAZR models.

The large size of the keys can be an attractive feature of the keypad or a problematic one, depending on whether users dial by touch without looking at the keys. The conventional push-button keypad is completely flat and allows for faster dialing because users' fingers can glide across it with ease.

The VX8700 features a one-touch speakerphone, and Verizon Wireless' Get It Now music and ringtones can be accessed with the arrow keys. Arrow keys can also be used to pull up VCAST video and personal photo and videos, and to access Mobile Web 2.0 and the calendar.

A one-touch button on the lower right side of the VX8700 is also a faster way to bring up the camera, camcorder and saved media. Volume controls can also be adjusted easily with the two small buttons on the top left side of the phone, and settings include vibrate and alarm only as well as different sound levels.

The small speaker is located at the top of the phone, yet the highest volume level on the VX8700 was not very loud. The handheld comes with 13 ringtones as well as vibrate and silent modes, and quick access to Verizon Wireless' Get it Now music and tones to customize the phone's ringtone.

Directly below the volume control is a one-touch button that activates the speaker-independent voice recognition feature, which enables users to send messages, make calls, look up and create new contacts and other functions.

Consumers will not find new or innovative key design on this phone, but the aesthetics are clean, functional and allows even a cell phone novice to easily find the phone's high-tech features.

A small charger and headset port is located on the lower left side, where it is neatly hidden by a thin and somewhat delicate cover. The VX8700's microSD external memory card slot is located inside the phone, behind the battery. Users will have to remove the back of the phone and battery to access the slot. The memory card is sold separately.

The LG VX8700 comes with a standard 800 mAh Li-Ion Battery, Black Pouch, AC Travel Charger, Headset Adapter, Quick Reference Guide and User Manual.

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http://www.mobiledia.com/reviews/lg/vx8700/page1.html

LG VX8600 Review - Introduction / Design

Introduction

The slim and stylish LG VX8600 music phone from Verizon Wireless is the perfect answer for those pining for the multimedia features of the LG VX8500 Chocolate, but in a an ultra-thin and more conventional clamshell design.

Like the Chocolate, the VX8600 offers a 1.3-megapixel camera, camcorder, music player and link to Verizon Wireless' Mobile Web 2.0, Get It Now and VCAST video and music service for streaming and downloading media clips.

Highlights on the VX8600 include one-touch speakerphone, a microSD external memory card slot, EV-DO high-speed broadband network for speedy downloads, built-in GPS and Bluetooth compatibility to support up to 20 accessory pairings, including Bluetooth headsets and stereo headsets, which are sold separately.

Design

Those who may not be willing to convert to the Chocolate's modern slider design will find familiar, yet contemporary characteristics in the VX8600, which also bears a resemblance to the popular Motorola KRZR K1m.

The ultra-thin 3.26-ounce handset comes in a glossy, sophisticated black and measures in at 3.89" x 1.93" x 0.58". The VX8600's glossy and reflective exterior, framed by a shiny silver trim, does have a propensity for attracting fingerprints, but when it's spot-free, the phone can almost double as a mirror.
The lower half of the VX8600's exterior sports three touch-sensitive music control buttons - play/pause and track forward and back buttons - which can be activated to a glowing red by pressing the music control button on the device's right side panel. Once the red backlighting is off, the controls disappear from the face of the handheld.

Above the music controls is a large 128 x 160 px 65K-color TFT LCD screen that displays caller ID, time, battery life and music tracks if the music player is on. The external LCD screen can also be used as a camera viewfinder for self-portraits. Directly above the screen is the 1.3-megapixel camera and camcorder lens. A small external speaker for music features is located near the bottom rim of the VX8600.

The bottom half of the clamshell houses the internal antenna and 800 mAh Li-Ion battery with up to 3 hours and 40 minutes of talk time and up to 16 days and 14 hours of standby time. A carrying hole on the top of the bottom half allows a hand strap or other cell phone bauble to be attached.

A thin volume control button on the top left side of the VX8600 offers five volume settings in addition to a choice between vibrate and alarm only options. Just below the volume control is a charging port and headset adapter port. The top right side of the phone also has two thin control buttons: One button for activating the music player, voice command and speakerphone and another button for controlling the camera and camcorder features. Just below that is a slot for a microSD memory card, which is sold separately.

Flip the VX8600 open, and users will see the VX8600's nearly flat keypad, which might be problematic if they like to dial without looking at the keypad. And unlike the Chocolate, the VX8600 uses a conventional push-button keypad and not the touch-sensitive buttons many Chocolate users seem to dislike. The center navigation key was easy to use; however, the adjacent right and left soft keys could be problematic if they weren't pushed in square on. Another equally impressive interior feature was the device's large 176 x 220 px, 262K-color TFT LCD screen that displays an easy-to-use Flash menu interface.

The new user menu is an upgraded version of the Verizon Wireless's standard menu setup. Users can customize their display settings between two additional themes and 19 wallpapers that come with the handheld. More themes and screen shots can be downloaded from Verizon's Get It Now service.

The LG VX8600 comes with a standard 800 mAh Li-Ion battery, Travel Charger, 2.5 mm Headset Adaptor, Quick Reference Guide and User Manual.

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http://www.mobiledia.com/reviews/lg/vx8600/page1.html

LG enV Review - Introduction / Design

Introduction

With the rise in importance of text messaging and mobile email access, the integration of a full, QWERTY keyboard into cell phones has become an valued feature in phone technology. Until recently, mobile phone users desiring such a keyboard have relied on T-Mobile Sidekick / Hiptop for their on-the-go typing needs. The LG enV brings Verizon into this market and offers new competition for the old standard. In addition to its keyboard and accompanying large internal screen, the enV also offers a 2.0-megapixel digital camera, as well as standard phone service.
As a physically advanced phone, the enV combines three devices—a phone, camera, and internal "laptop-esque" setup, featuring keyboard and screen. Important to note is that the enV is not a smartphone, like a Blackberry, but the internal setup makes for easy typing, internet navigation, and media viewing. The phone's camera, operating horizontally on the "back" of the phone, also gives the feel of a standalone device. The "front" of the enV features a trim, block-style phone, including a full-color front screen. Despite this complexity of hardware, the phone remains remarkable light, small, and streamlined.

In addition to its physical infrastructure, the enV offers the standard high-end software capabilities, including MP3 and video download and playback, enhanced by the large internal screen and speakers. Users may choose to send video and picture messages in addition to simple text. Various other application downloads, including BREW games and IM clients, are available to expand the phone's organizational and entertainment options. Verizon's Mobile Web 2.0 browser lets users surf the internet while out and about. Verizon's Navigator feature offers detailed driving directions on demand. The phone supports a conveniently larger-than-average number of Bluetooth profiles, allowing the phone to connect to several peripheral devices, including a printer or speakers in addition to standards like headsets and handsfree car kits.

The enV's revolutionary new design, featuring several electronic devices in one small package, is backed up by high-end features, such as MP3 / video playback and support of a variety of Bluetooth profiles. The only downside - most of the high end features (including games, videos, and internet) require extra fees.
Design

The design of the enV reflects its multiple-technology package. Closed, the unit looks like a compact block phone, complete with full-color screen and standard dialing / navigation keys. Turned around, the closed phone becomes a stand-alone horizontal digital camera, with the phone screen doubling as camera screen. The phone opens up along the long edge in a sideways-clamshell fashion to reveal a full keyboard and a large screen in a format resembling a tiny laptop computer.

Motorola RAZR V3i Review - Introduction / Design

Introduction

The original Motorola RAZR V3 was released for Cingular in late 2004. And while other carriers have gotten newer and more advanced versions of the iconic handheld, Cingular customers have patiently waited for a successor.
With the new RAZR V3i, Motorola undertook the challenge of improving upon the look, design, and features of the popular original. Replacing a legend is never easy, but the V3i presents a long overdue upgrade over the original while offering a design update that maintains its trademark ultra-slim profile.

The V3i was originally scheduled for release at the end of 2005, but mysteriously delayed until now. Consequently, some of the phone's features are dated and no longer cutting edge, but the addition of a memory card slot, 1.23-megapixel camera, and iTunes make the V3i a welcome improvement over the original RAZR.

Having addressed the shortcomings of the original RAZR, the V3i provides an attractive new design to once again stand out in an ultra-thin market.

Design
Building on the V3's popular design, the V3i offers an updated and streamlined look while maintaining its ultra-slim profile. Dark gunmetal gray casing that features a brushed texture on the upper section gives the phone an interesting and stylish look. The solid feel and smooth lines of the V3 have only been enhanced by the V3i's updates.
The clear area that surrounds the 65K-color external LCD has grown and now encompasses the Motorola logo that glows blue whenever the external screen's backlight is activated. The small external screen offers at-a-glance access to the time, network status, and battery strength.

Located at the top of the phone is the 1.23-megapixel digital camera which allows the user to take photos up to 1280 x 960 px. For self-portraits or group shots the external LCD can be used as the viewfinder.

Along the sides of the phone are shortcut keys that allow for easy access when the clamshell is closed or while speaking on the phone. A dedicated Voice Key on the right activates the MotoSpeak advanced speech recognition feature. Along the left side, the Volume Keys can be used to adjust the volume of the ringer, earpiece, and external speaker. Below the volume buttons, a Smart Key has a variety of uses - including as a selection key or to take a picture with the clamshell closed. A multi-function port on the bottom left accommodates the charger, Motorola headset, or USB cable to connect to a PC.

The external speaker for use with the Speakerphone or MP3 player can be found on the bottom of the handset's back. The upper half of the back comes off to reveal the battery, memory, and SIM cards.
Minor improvements are offered on the stylized interior that features the nickel-plated copper alloy keypad and blue electro-luminescence panel. With the removal of some superfluous lines, the keypad offers a cleaner look and raised arrows on the 5-way navigational button make it easier to navigate. An iTunes button has also been added to the keypad - replacing the messaging key - to make it easier to access the music player.

A new 262K-color LCD offers bright and vivid images at 176 x 220 px in resolution. At the top of the keypad, the Menu and Left and Right softkeys offer intuitive control while MEdiaNet and iTunes buttons offer convenient shortcuts. Send and End Keys fill out the rest of the top section which features the 5-Way Navigation Button in the middle. The V3i's unique and ultra-thin keypad features a cool blue glow, and is easy to use but does have a different feel that may require some adjustment for heavy text messagers.

Inside and out, the RAZR V3i combines style with cutting edge details that make it unique from other phones on the market and even manage to set it apart from the original V3.

Out of the box, the Motorola RAZR V3i comes with a Standard 750 mAh Li-Ion Battery, Charger, 512 MB Memory Card, Headphones with Hands-Free Speaker, USB Cable, iTunes CD, Quick Reference Guide, and User Manual.
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http://www.mobiledia.com/reviews/motorola/razr-v3i/page1.html

LG VX5300 Review - Introduction / Design

Introduction

Bluetooth capabilities give the new LG VX5300 a leg up on its forerunner, last year's LG VX5200. Released by Verizon Wireless, the lighter VX5300 phone features a built-in VGA camera with flash, one-touch speaker phone and speaker independent voice recognition, all within LG's signature clamshell design.
The VX5300 seems to be a solid follow-up to the VX5200, with attributes including a comprehensive list of voice-activated commands, user-friendly camera and strong battery life.

The VX5300 supports Bluetooth-powered headsets (up to 30 feet or 10 meters), permitting hands-free, dial-up networking, serial ports and object-push profile for vCard. With a Bluetooth-compatible headset, you can make calls, without fumbling for the phone that can instead be kept in your pocket or carrying case while you talk. The added convenience is bound to generate wide appeal for on-the-go business types or anyone with an active lifestyle. And despite a lack of top tier multimedia capabilities like video capturing, the VX5300 will also suit the no-frills consumer type who can stick to the basics.

Its list of features is satisfactory, but not at the top of its class. Targeting consumers who want functionality over form, the VX5300 is best suited for users focused on essential applications and reception while valuing an affordable price.

Design

The LG VX5300's classic clamshell look is a deviation from the trendy, ultra-thin models that have gained much mainstream attention. Some users might find the design boring, but the VX5300 will be the right fit for the conservative consumer who values traditional form and functionality.
The look of this sleek LG phone doesn't waver much from its VX5200 predecessor. Headset jack, command keys for volume control and voice recording are positioned on the phone's left side, opposite from the camera control key. The phone charges from a port on the bottom side of the handset.

The top front of the silver-toned clamshell reveals the built-in VGA camera with flash that can take photos up to 640 x 480 px. Beneath the camera is a 65K-color OLED LCD screen that provides the usual functions of an external screen while also standing in as the camera's view finder when the phone's self-portrait mode is activated. The phone's speaker is also located on its top exterior.

The smooth numeric keypad is paired alongside a circular control button that gives access to the phone's calendar, Verizon's mobile Web, Get It Now and Get PIX services. The 23-key keypad is easy-to-read and accentuated by a calming blue back light. At the center of it all is the convenient, one-touch speakerphone button.

The phone weighs 3.28 ounces - almost an ounce lighter than the VX5200 - and measures in at 3.5" x 1.9" x 0.9". While the VX5300 is a lightweight, its 1.0-inch antenna can make the VX5300 feel awkward when carried in a pocket. Moreover, there are no carrying holes on this phone for the user to attach a hand strap or other such device.

Aesthetically speaking, the VX5300 bears the classic design of an easy-to-maneuver flip phone. VX5300 users won't have to worry about being caught dead in last season's pinks and magenta hues. With its timeless gray exterior, this is a phone that won't be going out of style anytime soon.

Out of the box, the LG VX5300 includes a Standard 1100 mAh Li-Ion Battery, Home Charger, and User Manual.
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http://www.mobiledia.com/reviews/lg/vx5300/page1.html