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LG KC910

admin — Sun, 24 Aug 2008 08:08:14 +0000

LG KC910 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.

LG KC910 3G Mobile Phone

admin — Sun, 24 Aug 2008 07:26:08 +0000

LG today announced their spanking new touch-based handset, the LG KC910, which is actually a successor of the LG KU990 phone. The high-end mobile phone boasts a superior 8MP digicam with autofocus and Xenon flash, GPS navigation with geo-tagging, Schneider-Kreuznach optics, 3inch 262k color LCD display at 240 x 400 resolution, USB and Bluetooth connectivity, XviD/ DivX video playback support, TV out and microSD memory card slot. This Quad-band GSM also comes with 3G with HSDPA support and is able to record VGA videos at 30fps. I think the LG KC910 is a perfect cell phone. However, there is no info on pricing at this time. The phone will be released n October 2008.

LG Dare available through Verizon online store

admin — Fri, 27 Jun 2008 12:20:53 +0000

It’s finally here! Verizon’s touchscreen cameraphone alternative to the iPhone 3G has landed on Verizon Wireless’ website. As expected, sales of the sleek LG Dare kick off today through Verizon’s online storefront.

The LG Dare boasts some serious hardware to back-up that iPhone-fighting touchscreen. Not only does the LG Dare sport an iPhone-esque proximity sensor, but it also packs a 3.2 megapixel camera (with auto-focus, flash, and face-detection), Bluetooth A2DP, EVDO Rev. A, full-HTML browser, and microSD card slot. Of course, the generous 3-inch touchscreen with haptic feedback is the main attraction for the LG Dare.

While touchscreen lovers looking for immediate gratification through an in-store purchase will have to wait it out until July 3, online shoppers can nab a new LG Dare for $199.99 through Verizon’s website, with 2-year contract of course.

We can’t wait to put the LG Dare through its paces, and with a little luck, we’ll have a review unit of our very own to show our readers. For the time being, enjoy the LG Dare pics.

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LG Chocolate 3 gets glamorous for Verizon Wireless

admin — Fri, 27 Jun 2008 12:19:30 +0000

Verizon’s summer blockbuster strategy is markedly different from Sprint’s marketing ploy. While the No. 3 US wireless carrier is aiming squarely at Apple by pushing their successful Samsung Instinct as a cheaper and more feature-packed alternative to the iPhone and iPhone 3G, No. 2 Verizon Wireless looks to be flooding the US market with a range of handsets that they hope will appeal to a wider audience.

Verizon’s already launched the LG Decoy for those that are looking to conveniently obey the new California hands-free cellphone law. They’ve got the LG Dare ready to rock all those touchy-feely cameraphones lovers out there with a full-body touchscreen and 3.2 megapixel camera - a veritable iPhone rival (especially with that proximity sensor). And, they’re cooking up the LG Chocolate 3 for the music-craving masses that want style and substance in their musicphone.

So, with the LG Dare officially live today, Verizon has released some full-on press-shots of the LG Chocolate 3 in all it’s glammed up glory. As expected, the LG Chocolate 3 will be available in colors that chocolate just doesn’t do in nature - Black and Light Blue. Enjoy the pics while we wait for Verizon to drop their delicious Chocolate 3 on us next month.

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LG Secret Review,Cell Phone News and Reviews

admin — Sun, 22 Jun 2008 10:17:49 +0000

PhoneArena has a comprehensive review of the LG Secret phone. The LG Secret KF750 is the third name in the Black Label series, after the Chocolate and the Shine. This slim and stylish slider comes equipped with a 5MP digital camera and touch sensitive navigation keys. Here is the verdict.

Since Secret performs average in all aspects and is very uncomfortable to use, because of the capacitive buttons and the slow software, it is far from being our favorite. As a phone, which is supposed to attract attention with its appearance, we give a low grade to the Korean designers. We hope that next time they will avoid combining materials that do not go together. In theory, all its key characteristics sound good, but the reality is different. Even the touch sensitive display is pointless with this software. The only thing Secret does well is recording and visualizing video files, but having in mind all the other drawbacks, we don’t think those features can save its reputation.

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LG KG208 is the Newest Chocolate Phone

admin — Sat, 21 Jun 2008 16:34:15 +0000

LG introduces a new kind of Chocolate, the KG208, which is different from the other Chocolate models due to the keypad that is attached directly, not sliding out. Weighing 86 grams and measuring 106.mmx45.4mmx14.8mm, it is equipped with a 128×160 256k color-TFT screen, a 1.3 megapixel camera, 64MB internal meory, 72 polyphonic tones, a media player, Bluetooth and USB connectivity. Talktime is at 180 minutes and 150 minutes of standby time. The new chocolate phone will soon hit the stores in China. Written by Kiven

LG’s Red, White and Bluetooth giveaway event in pictures; LG HBM-760 headset in words

admin — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 15:43:55 +0000

Freebies always draw large crowds. And so, when I heard that LG was giving away free Bluetooth headsets at the Peterson Automotive Museum, I had to check it out (for the readers, of course).

Seeing as how it’s a slow news day anyway, I hopped in the car and braved the triple-digit temperatures to check out what LG was doing down by the Tar Pits. I made my way through the crowds and lines just in time to see Erik Estrada (Ponch, from CHiPS) wrapping up his little speech about why we should all be using hands-free calling solutions anytime we’re behind the wheel - aside from the new law taking place, Estrada touched on our moral obligation to keep the roads safe for all.

As soon as LG started giving away their new LG HBM-760 Bluetooth headsets, the crowds started to converge on the poor PR folks trying to keep up with all the grabbing and pushing (it sure is nice to have a press pass in those situations). The headset itself is fairly impressive. It sits comfortably on the ear and is almost small enough to wear anywhere without fear of being pointed and laughed at.

The LG HBM-760 isn’t going to wow anyone with its run-of-the-mill feature set, but you wouldn’t expect anything more than basic calling functions on a headset that retails for about $60. But you sure do get decent styling for your money.

Call quality was on par with other mid-rangers, but again, the LG HBM-760 is more about style than substance. If you want more performance and features, you’ll need to move up a couple pricing tiers.

Call time is rated at 6 hours and the LG HBM-760 will standby for 6.26 days.

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Verizon Wireless gets LG Decoy today

admin — Tue, 17 Jun 2008 12:58:14 +0000

Well, it’s finally Monday and Verizon Wireless subscribers will finally be able to get their hands on the Matrix-y LG Decoy. The slider comes with an integrated Bluetooth headset, a 2.2” mirror-shine LCD screen with 262K Color TFT and 240 x 320 pixels res, a five-way directional joystick, a super music player, 2.0 mp camera and camcorder, Mobile IM and chat capabilities, one-touch speaker phone and a microSD card memory port that can expand the phone’s memory upto 8GB. The fashionable phone comes in a two-tone finish with a glossy front and a satin back and will be available on Verizon starting today retailing at $179.99 after a $50 mail-in rebate with a new two-year contract.

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LG Viewty Says Hello to Europe

admin — Sun, 13 Apr 2008 02:53:24 +0000

The LG Viewty, a candybar-cum-camera phone recently launched in Korea several months ago was recently unveiled by the people at LG for the European market. Also known as the LG-KU990, this handset sports a 5-megapixel Schneider-Kreuznach camera with manual focus, SmartLight technology, one touch Image Stabilizer and an ISO of up to 800.The Viewty’s 3-inch touchscreen is capable of handwriting editing and can play DivX files in widescreen format. Not only can it play video, it can also capture it at 120 frames per second, a world’s first for cellphones. The LG ‘Viewty’ Phone [LG-KU990] specifications are as followsCamera / Video- 5 Mega Pixel camera certified by Schneider-Kreuznach for clear shots- Manual Focus & Auto Focus- Xenon light for shot in low light- Mobile XD Engine- 30fps VGA, 262K TFT LCD for clearer and sharper pictures and videos- Video can be filmed endlessly according to memory capacity- Ultra High speed video capture (120fps)- Divx Playback (up to VGA 30fps)- H.264, H.263, MPEG4- TV outConnectability- HSDPA 3.6Mbps, EDGE- WAP 2.0- Bluetooth 1.2 (AD2P,BPP)- USB 2.0 High Speed/ Bluetooth 1.2- PictBridge(Printer direct connect via USB cable) &BPP (via Bluetooth)Design- Dimension: 103.5 x 54.4 x 14.8 mm- 3.0″ Wide LCD Touch screen, 240 x 400 pixel (WQVGA)Music- MP3 Player- Multi Codec support : MP3, AAC/AAC+/AAC+Enhanced, Midi, XMF, SMAFOthers- Battery: 1,000 mAh- Memory: Internal Memory (100Mb), External Memory (MicroSD, up to 2GB)- Weight: 112g- Standby time, Max (hrs): 434hrs(GSM) , 454hrs(3G)- Talk time (hrs): 355min(GSM), 233min(3G), 138min(VT)[ The LG Viewty via MobileWhack ]
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LG Prada’s Successor is DivX Enabled Viewty

admin — Wed, 09 Apr 2008 04:31:54 +0000

Here’s a very important update regarding the LG Prada’s Successor, the Viewty — it is going to beÂ DivX enabled allowing users to watch movies and other DivX files while in transit or connect it to a TV/monitor, and voila! Very good news indeed. Don’t forget that the Viewty also includes a 5.1 megapixel camera Schneider-Kreuznach camera, QVGA video capability at 120 fps, HSDPA, all viewed with a 3? 240Ã—400 display screen.It is set for release from mid-OCtober in Europe and will be available in other regions thereafter. [ The LG KU990 Viewty via SlashPhone ] Source from cellphonenews.com
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