LG’s Second Android Based Mobile Phone the GT540
The LG GT450 is a promising device, and seems to have made the headlines. The LG GT540 is LG’s second Android based mobile phone. This is one of the many phones that will cater to the social networking community. The smooth round edges on this phone seems to be inspired from the Sony Ericson W595, but the LG GT450 looks a lot better. This mobile phone will be available in several different colors. This mobile phone has a screen resolution of 320×480 pixels and a resistive touch screen, and has 3 megapixel (Auto Focus) camera on the backside. The LG GT 540 has an SNS manager to take care of the social networking side, which can launch the social networking sites such as Twitter and the ever popular Facebook. This phone can also work 3G networks, so surfing the web can be a breeze. Other connectivity features include Bluetooth and WIFI. The LG GT 540 also has integrated GPS receiver and works great with Google maps, which means you’ll never be lost again, while using the GPS.
For those who love watching videos on YouTube, this phone offers you quick YouTube launcher. You can launch YouTube with a quick touch on the YouTube icon and start watching videos. However, if you are a music lover, you’ll love the fact that this mobile phone can play virtually all types of music files, which include MP3’s, and you can add tons of music files, thanks to the expandable memory, which can be expanded to 32 GB. For the movie fans out there you can download movies onto your LG GT 540 and watch them on the go, this mobile phone is capable of playing several different types of video files, which includes MPEG-4 and DivX. However, the price on this phone is a mystery, and you’ll only find out when it hits the shelves.
In the end, this is a great phone in general, that anyone would consider buying it. In addition, it is also a great phone for staying in touch with friends and family members.
LG release their new phone, the LG BL20 Chocolate
The new BL20 Chocolate from LG features all new applications and systems to make the phone stand out from all previous models. To start with, the phone features hidden navigation keys, only visible when you open the slide part of the phone. This is a small luxury but it really makes the phone look fantastic. The LG BL20 Chocolate uses a 5 megapixel camera to capture great looking photographs which can then be uploaded to social networking sites such as Facebook, MySpace and Twitter, or transferred across to a computer for editing or storage.
The new text scan feature of the phone allows you to take a photograph of something like a business card or letter, and the phone will transfer the image onto your phone in real text, so you can save them onto your phone to save you carrying them around with you. Perfect for keeping note of all the business cards you accumulate or even capturing a piece of school work this handy application is bound to come in useful for anyone at some point.
At the bottom left part of your control pad is a area called the widget hot keys. This will bring up your 4 most used applications or other ones set by yourself with one click, saving you having to go through all the menus to find them. This can include things like an address book, mp3 player, contact lists or text messages. The phone looks great as well as being a great performance phone and is noticably smaller than the BL40 Chocolate, so if you are interested in getting your hands on one have a look online for what deals are available.
LG GD910 is proving a great success in the UK
The Watchphone from LG may look like something out of a James Bond film, but it is actually a phone released at various times over the past year. LG decided to make the phone as a sort of novelty, but it proved so successful that they have produced and released more. The LG GD910 doesn’t just act like a novelty item either, it is a useful fully functioning phone.
Using state of the art voice recognition technology, to make a phone call all you have to do is ask the phone. You can then say the person’s name you wish to call, and it will automatically dial. Perfect of using whilst driving a car, you rarely ever have to touch the phones screen. But if you do need to send a text or anything else that requires you to touch the screen, it is extremely durable and scratch proof, meaning the watch will not get damaged easily.
All the devices are handmade, and are strictly limited to 1 per person, and even still it is very hard to get hold of one. They retail for £500, which may seem a lot of money, but you can get the LG GD910 on Orange pay as you go tariff, which saves you from being tied down to a contract plan. The phone is not always available, due to various batches being released at different times throughout the year.
Is the LG GW990 Worth the Buzz?
The LG GW990 mobile phone is scheduled to be available in retail stores during the latter part of 2010. Paul Otellini demoed the handset for the first time during his Consumers Electronics Show keynote speech. The phone will be using the Linux based Moblin 2.1 operating system and is heavily based on the Intel Moorsetown platform and has been dubbed a Mobile Internet Device (MID). This is not the first time that the concept has been flirted with. However, it will be one of the first times that a MID Moblin 2.1 operating system handset is actually being sold.
The phone has some pretty impressive specs. It comes with a huge 4.8 inch full touchscreen display with a resolution of 1024 x 480. The display supports LTE 4G Tech and has an aspect ratio of 2.13 : 1 in regards to memory it has 512MB RAM and 16 BB of flash memory built into the phone. Persons who need more than that will be able to add it via the phone’s MicroSD card slot. The GW990 it is a 3 G device and utilizes an 1800 MAh battery.
Individuals interested in purchasing the LG GW990 mobile phone will be able to do so some time in 2010. While LG has not given a definitive release date they have announced that it will be available sometime during the third or fourth quarter of 2010. The mobile phone manufacturer (LG) is very excited about this particular phone as is the mobile phone community at large. It is a unique handset and how it fares commercially will be interesting to see, especially in this growing and crowded mobile phone market place.
The LG GW990 has generated a lot of buzz and excitement, so much so that the handset was demoed at the Consumer Electronics Show. Though the phone won’t be available for at least 5 months, there will be a ton of discussion (and hopefully more information from LG themselves) and interest in the handset until then.
LG GT540 Incorporates Android 2.0
LG has decided to join the world of Android 2.0 via the LG GT540, a low priced handset that comes in a variety of colors. What the LG GT540 lacks in specs, it sort of makes up in style. It is a pretty cool looking phone that can be purchased in the following colors, pink, white, black and dark grey. Chrome accents are incorporated into the design of each phone. As of right now, the LG GT540 is only slated to be released in Europe with some fantastic LG GT540 deals.
The GT540 is not the highest spec phone coming up for release but it still fares a little better than handsets like the GS200 or LG Pop.
The GT540 is expected to have a 3 megapixel camera (with tagging and face detection), resistive touchscreen display with no keyboard. It does have a few buttons that are appropriately sensitive. The buttons are similar to what can be found on the LG’s S-Class UI. The phone also comes standard with 3G HSDPA connectivity, 3.5 mm jack for headphones, WiFi, Bluetooth and a microSD slot which allows users to add memory if necessary.
Owners of the LG GT540 will be able to download numerous apps. One pretty cool one is the New Media Player with DivX support. Another really neat feature is the handset’s social media manager. This is a widget that allows users to easily and quickly access their social networking websites, for example Facebook.
The LG GT540 is set to be available for sale in April of this year (2010). There has been no information released concerning price or what companies will carry the phone.
The GT540 is a nice phone. It doesn’t have the most impressive specs but it is a quality handset. Though the phone’s price hasn’t yet been shared with the public, it is rumored to be affordably priced. This makes it a good option for persons just entering the mobile phone market and it may also be a nice choice for those persons who don’t require top-notch specs.
LG GD910
The LG GD 910, known also as the Watchphone, mobile handset was first introduced in the United Kingdom, August of 2009 at the Orange Shop in Central London. This touch screen phone/watch, runs on the speedy 3G network. It has a scratch resistant display, built in speak, and AAC/MP3 player and takes voice activated commands.
The LG GD 910 also comes with a VGA camera, Bluetooth connectivity which allows individuals to talk hands free, though because it is a wrist watch, is essentially always hands free. The handset’s time piece has eight different faces. The phone’s display is a QQVGA 128 x 160 pixels LCD. It is a TFT that is able to showcase 260,000 colors.
The LG GD 910’s dimensions are 49 x 39 x 13.8 mm. It has a VGA camera and 80MB of internal memory and Bluetooth connectivity.
The Watch phone is a 3G phone that runs on the Quadband network. It is a sophisticated phone that utilizes up-to-date wireless technology and extremely unique. It is actually a wrist watch that can be worn.
With so much competition in the mobile market, it is becoming more and more important to stand out, though it is getting harder to do so. Today, most mobile phones, regardless of the cost, offer the same specs. Buyers can expect a digital camera, video recording capabilities and a microSD card slot for added memories. Well, it looks like LG has bested them all by being totally unique. Their LG GD 910 is an actual wrist watch. It still has many of the specs expected from a smart phone but it can be worn. Now people can snap photos from their wrist. Anyone who purchases this phone will absolutely stand out. It’s really like something out of an Inspector Gadget cartoon or movie, spyware at its best!
The LG GD 910 naturally and automatically gets points for style and originality. Individuals who are interested in purchasing a mobile phone that is truly unique, and always on hand (excuse the pun), may want to give this one a long, hard look.
LG Launches Another One: The LG GS200
The LG GS300 is a one of the newest phone released by mobile manufacturer LG. This particular model is a lower priced one, selling for $130 in Russia. Right now, the phone is only available for purchase in that country, but that is soon to change. The company is planning a release to other countries soon. Individuals interested in a phone with basic specs and an affordable price tag, might find this phone to be a good choice. There are many manufacturers, such as Google, rolling out phones that are quite expensive. Sure, they have top-of-the line features, but spending $530 for a mobile phone isn’t for everyone. Some individuals simply want to be able to dial out, receive phone calls and perhaps take a picture or two. The LG GS200 allows them to do just that.
The GS200 is a candybar phone, available in both red and black. It has FM radio and recording, a speakerphone, Bluetooth capability, music player and PC synchronization. The phone has a 2 inch LCD display screen that has 176x 220 pixels and a 1.3 megapixel digital camera. Users can add more memory, up to 8MB, via the phone’s microSD card slot. The phone also comes with USB connectivity and allows users to record videos. Its battery is a Lithium-Ion 1 100 mAh that is rechargeable. It is good enough for 6 hours of talk time. The music playback feature works for 14 hours and the phone can be put on standby for up to 550 hours.
Overall, this is a nice phone. It isn’t the most robust phone in terms of features but it offers the basics. Individuals looking to avoid spending a lot of money on a mobile phone and who only need a handset with a minimal amount of specs may find the LG GS200 to be the ideal mobile phone at only $130.
LG IQ Goes Live from Telus
The LG IQ is coming on the platform of the highly flavored Microsoft 6.5. The platform which has already witnessed a lot of beautifully crafted mobile phones with rich and attractive innovations released not too long ago, promises to be a statement in style and class. The mobile piece is now available at Canada based Telus at a cent less than a hundred dollars in price. This offer is subject to a Three years Contract agreement between the user and the mobile carrier. Furthermore, users can also get the phone at $399.99 with a Two years Contract and $449.99 for a one year contract.
The beautifully designed phone has further enrich the Canadian mobile market, providing Canadians a wide variety of option when it comes to making a choice in terms of features, attractiveness, and pricing. The phone released under the Microsoft 6.5 platform opens up a new vista of entertainment and fun for the ever expanding mobile market in Canada. The LG IQ phone delivers link to the Microsoft Windows market place, and offers a wonderful internet experience through the phone browser.
A report on the Telus website states thus: “Messaging is easy with the powerful LG IQ. Experience superior performance with the 1GHz processor. Find what you‘re looking easily on the generous touch screen with 3 customizable home screens and widgets, plus the enhanced experience of Windows Mobile 6.5. Available only from Telus”
Telus is also offering its wide range of values added services like: Email, service, SMS and MMS, Video Messaging, Mobile Television, Mobile Radio and Music, to mention but a few. LG also included a 16GB micro SD memory card slot for more space support.
The new LG IQ mobile phone looks like a device that will gain a lot of attraction in the market. Apart from the goodwill the manufacturers gain in the market, the phone on its own is going to sell itself because of its beauty which has become on of the great hallmarks of LG.
AT&T Launches the 1 GHz LG GW820 eXpo
The much awaited LG GW 820, previously announced by the name Monaco, has finally been launched by AT&T. The LG GW 820 eXpo is a Windows Mobile 6.5 phone with Wi-Fi compatibility and a 5.0 mega pixel auto focus camera with flash.
The LG GW 820 eXpo is expected to catch the attention of business executives looking for a functionally versatile yet sophisticated mobile phone, which could meet both their personal and professional needs. The slider QWERTY keyboard of the LG GW 820 allows them to edit documents and compose email messages as easily as they could carry out instant messaging.
Other important features of the phone include a 3.2” touch screen, built-in GPS, a micro SD slot card with an extendable memory up to 16 GB and 3G with HSDPA of 7.2MBps. The slim design of the phone, which is just a little over a half inch thick and 4.4 inch long, is very convenient to move around with.
One of the most impressive features of the phone is the Smart Sensor, from AuthenTec, the world’s leading biometric software developers, which allows you to encrypt the access of the phone with the touch of your fingertip, saving you the trouble of using and remembering passwords.
Like the Samsung i7410, the LG GW 820 features a pico projector, which allows you to display PowerPoint presentations, video montages and image slideshows right from your mobile phone.
You can find the LG GW 820 eXpo on the shelves from December 7, on a 2 year contract for US $69.99 a month, which will help you save no less than $299.99 from the original one-time price, apart from the $100 worth mail-in rebate in the shape of an AT&T Promotion Card.
In addition to the phone, you can also find the LG mobile projector as an accessory in a few weeks for not more than $180.
LG BL40 Chocolate Edition
LG has made a name for itself in the production of 4 different series of phone in its Black Label series. LG will be releasing its new chocolate BL40 in its home market at Korea during this holiday season, the phone is a special edition and a rebrand of its BL40. The LG black label 40 has an upgraded camera of 8-megapixel instead of the standard 5-megapixels, it also comes in a black and gold chassis.
The chocolate BL40 features a 4″ capacitive touch screen display with a 345 x 800 pixel resolution and a 21:9 aspect ratio, LG’s S-class 3D UI, new dual screen feature, GSM and HSDPA for quick data transfer, GPS, Wi-Fi, 3.5mm headset jack, FM radio, 1 GB of internal memory and a microSDHC memory card slot.
The Christmas edition of the phone will come with a voucher that will allow the owners to win prizes of as much as 5 million KRW, which is approximately £2610. Pricing of the phone is said to be at $988 and there is no word on if the holiday version of the phone will be available in other countries.
The phone should be available at the Korean market on the 10th of December, 2009, while it will be available in Singapore from the 14th of November 2009. There is no information on when the LG BL40 will be available in the European market yet. The new LG phone is the fourth handset in the LG black label series and successor to the highly acclaimed LG Chocolate. This version of the LG black chocolate series holds a 4″ wide screen that gives a better experience while browsing web pages, checking e-mails or viewing videos. The screen is also capable of showing two types of content at the same time.