LG Prada II officially announced

LG has officially announced their latest mobile phone, the LG Prada IIwhich is the new version of their popular Prada mobile phone.

"Almost identical to the highly successful original, the new telephone has a hidden secret. In one smooth movement the ultra-thin keyboard slides from under the handset. 

       
As serenely as it appears it slides invisibly, effortlessly away - a modern icon of mobile style and design with an extra competitive edge."
It has a QWERTY keyboard, a 5 megapixel camera with a Schneider-Kreuznach certified lens. Also features WiFi accessiblity, full web browser, 3G 7.2Mbps HSDPA connectivity.

LG Rolls Out 2 New Camera Phones in India

LG is all set to strengthen their camera phone portfolio by announcing the launch of the LG KC550 and the LG Secret (KF750) in the Indian market. 

Anil Arora, Business Group Head, Mobile, PCs and DAV, LG Electronics India Pvt. Ltd said, "Mobile users are aspiring for better quality images and we have responded to the market needs by launching the new range of 5 mega pixel camera phones. The LG KC550 and the LG Secret have a perfect blend of style and technology with numerous fascinating features in the camera phone segment. This comes after the very successful Viewty launch in the Indian market. Also, with these new launches, we hope to make the festive season more exciting for our consumers."

Equipped with a 5 megapixel camera, the LG Secret has Neon Touch Navigation buttons that respond to commands with illustrious effects in lavish blue. It also has motion sensor based games, auto luminance control and an interesting feature called "RockeTalk", a free, fun way to communicate using voice, pictures, video messaging with auto rotating display when text is not enough. The feature enables users to search for people they want to meet, check their profiles, pictures, audio profiles, details, share the same with friends and connect to a favorite messenger service (Yahoo, GTalk, MSN, AOL, ICQ).

The LG KC550 allows users to dedicate keys that can access the most frequently used camera functions with just one click. The camera has an LED flash and is equipped with a 5.0 mega-pixel camera imaging sensor and Schneider-Kreuznach certified lens. The camera’s sensitivity can be set up to ISO 800 and the image stabilizer buffers unsteady hands for clearer images. It has a 2.4-inch LCD screen and the Auto Image Rotation displays the photo vertically or horizontally for proper viewing on the screen. For an even bigger picture, the Full TV-out function allows photos, games, documents, and videos to be viewed on the television screen.
The LG KC550 and LG Secret handsets are available in the Indian market for Rs. 14,990 and Rs. 18,990 respectively.

LG Launches Lotus Clamshell for Sprint

Most of you will probably wonder why I’ve written this piece of news, considering the handset in question - The LG Lotus - which is a CDMA device launched with Sprint with a contract plan. The reason is that it’s a flip phone like no other I’ve seen before. This clamshell handset opens up to a full QWERTY keypad with a rather unique fashion sense. 

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The LG Lotus is available in two color options - textured purple or satin black. It features stereo Bluetooth, a 2MP camera/camcorder and Wireless Backup for safekeeping your contact list in the event that the device is lost, stolen or damaged. Other features include integrated GPS, an external display with music control keys and a 176 x 220 pixel resolution and a large internal display with a 240 x 320 pixel resolution and 262k colors.

The Lotus also uses microSD cards in case users need to expand memory. For media purposes it has a full fledged media player and an FM radio .

Of course it’s quite unlikely that the handset will make it to this side of the Atlantic, but one can hope.

LG Launches New Black Label Phone

The 5 megapixel camera phone LG was planning to launch has finally come to light in the official sense. The company launched its third LG Black Label Series handset – the LG Secret (Model: LG-KF750) – worldwide on April 24 in London. From the look, it seems to be another of LG’s chic 3G HSDPA enabled handsets... even if the name does leave a bit to be desired.

"The huge success of the previous models of the Black Label Series validated our approach to provide the ultimate mobile experience for today’s discerning consumers, who seek to embody personal style with their handsets," said Skott Ahn, President & CEO of LG Electronics Mobile Communications. “These are the enriched features that will diversify the way users interact with their handsets, but most of all, the LG Secret was designed to be a style that lasts."

The Secret is made from carbon fiber, one of the strongest composite materials – and one that's used in aerospace and high-performance automotives. It has a tempered glass display (2.4 inches, 240 x 320 pixel resolution) and Neon Touch navigation buttons. The camera is a 5.0 megapixel job, which might just make this the slimmest 5MP camera phone in the market at just 11.8mm.The handset boasts 120 fps video and DivX certified playback. There are photo/video editing features too, including morphing and SmartLight (which automatically adjusts the picture’s light settings). Users can also take advantage of the Movie Maker software to create their own videos.

A Touch Media feature takes advantage of the touchscreen to directly access five multimedia functions with a single button: music, photos, games, documents, and FM radio. Users can flip through photos on the screen while listening to music. The phone can handle Word, Excel and PowerPoint files, and comes with a Google Package that lets you surf the Internet, log into Gmail, use Google Maps, and watch YouTube videos. The Secret has an accelerometer sensor, and LG has included a few games that use this feature.The LG Secret supports Bluetooth with A2DP and comes with an auto-sync feature that automatically synchronizes it with a PC. The auto-rotating display shifts the image on the screen for viewing in any position. The auto-luminance control adjusts the screen lighting according to ambient brightness. External memory is supported by means of a microSD card.

The LG Secret first launched in Europe, and this will be followed by launch events in Asia, South America, and on to the rest of the world. The price hasn't been announced yet, so stay tuned.Source

LG To Launch New 5MP Camera Phone

Although it would seem like LG has officially decided to announce the launch of a new 5 megapixel camera phone the name has not yet been fixed. From the looks of the design it seems to be a very classy slider with LG’s touch sensitive technology for navigation. It doesn’t look like it would incorporate the same technology as the KF600 with intuitive icons for navigating menus but more like the KF510 with the animated LEDs.

Other specs would include an LED flash for the camera, a secondary camera for video calling, microSD card support for external memory and possibly 160MB of internal memory. Speculation also says that this handset might also have a reinforced scratch-resistant glass display. As of now it’s just an announcement but it shouldn’t be too long before the official release. Stay Tuned.Source

LG Brings The Interactive KF600 to India

LG Electronics India has announced the launch of its 2008 iF product design award winning mobile phone LG KF600.The handset boasts of a sleek design and dynamic graphic interface themes. It has eight integrated graphic themes that give the phone a different character that can act as an extension of its owner's personality. The InteractPad replaces physical navigation keys with context-specific virtual keys that change to fit the task at hand. The handset also has a scratch resistant screen.

Anil Arora, Business Group Head, GSM, LGEIL said, "The LG KF600 and the InteractPad reflect LG's commitment in making its handsets easier to use through improved user interface technology. Usability is truly at the centre of this handset's design and it represents LG's latest achievement in making phones that connect with their users. This handset offers a mere glimpse into a newly emerging trend in the mobile market. LG is researching and developing new ways to improve usability and will continue focus on features that add practical benefits for users."
The LG KF600's InteractPad and its virtual menu keys show the exact keys a user needs to complete the task at hand eliminating distractions. This is more flexible than standard hardware keys and eliminates the need to memorize exactly which key performs what function. These virtual keys are also larger and better spaced than physical keys, improving accuracy. The phone includes multimedia features like a 3 mega-pixel camera, MP3 player, video recording, FM radio, Bluetooth and more. Its ergonomic trapezoidal shape complements the phone's sleek, glossy finish perfectly. The LG KF600 is available at a price tag of Rs. 14,990.Source

Fastest Blu-ray Writer by LG

Blu-ray writers have arrived in the grey market, but not too many know about it. Now LG Electronics is officially announcing the launch of a Blu-ray writer that has BD writing speed of 6x Max.This is an IDE device that can be mounted on any existing Desktop PC. While a normal CD has a storage capacity of approximately 700 MB, a double layer BD can actually store up to 50 GB of data.

LG maintains that approximately 35 Bollywood movies can be stored in one BD Disc.R Manikandan, Business Group Head, IT Division, LGEIL said, "LG has been world's No.1 in Optical Drives for 9 continuous years by leading the technology and speed innovation. By launching this world's fastest Blu-ray writer with a 6x max write speed, LG again leads the pack. We believe in offering the best products to our consumers and this Blu-ray Writer is a step forward in the same direction."The LG Blu-ray writer is available in the market at an MRP of Rs. 29,990 inclusive of all taxes.Source

Widescreen Multimedia Laptops by LG

LG has announced the launch of its new range of widescreen entertainment notebooks- the E200 (12.1") and the E300 (13.3"). These notebooks come with power saving modules which offers extended battery life.

The laptops are powered by Intel Core 2 Duo processors and have a stylish curl-fit design with LG Fine Bright LCD Technology that delivers vivid and life like images. Some of their other specifications include an ATI Radeon Xpress 1250 for their graphics, LG Smart Cam (Web Camera: 1.3 Mega Pixel), HDMI port, 5-in-1 Multimedia Card Reader (XD/SD/MMC/MS/MS Pro), Express Card Slot (34) and a Built-in DVD Writer.

"LG Electronics prides itself at being at the forefront of new technologies in terms of notebooks. Our new range of notebooks will forever change the digital entertainment experience of both the business and home users," said Mr. V Ramachandran, Director, Sales &Marketing, LGEIL.

The E200 and E300 are available in the market for the consumers at an MRP of Rs. 51,500 and Rs. 57,000 respectively.Source

A Plethora of New Phones showcased by LG

LG today showcased the VX 10000 Voyager and the VX8800 amongst others in a range of new phones yet to be launched at the Mobile Asia 2008, Delhi. The phones are top of the line products to launched soon.
The Vx10000 looks like the Nokia communicator, and neat keypad hidden underneath the main screen. The phone also comes with a large external finger-touch display plus live broadcast TV. The external screen is touchscreen.
The VX 8800, also called the Venus is a CDMA slider quite similar to the 8550. Features include a music player, memory card slot, stereo Bluetooth, EVDO data, and a QVGA display.
Along with these phones, the KF600 and the KF510 were also showcased for the first time in India, after we saw them at the GSMA 2008 in Barcelona.
Apart from this, some of the phones showcased were the KF20, KP220, KC320, KM710 and the KG195.
KM710 comes with Bluetooth version 2.0 supporting A2DP, 3.2 MP camera Autofocus, OLED display inside the dial.
The KG195 is a basic phone that's equipped with a 1.8-inch screen, FM radio , MP3 player, GPRS, Bluetooth v 1.2. The KF20 comes with a 2.8-inch touchscreen, Windows Mobile 6, wifi, 2 MP camera, Bluetooth 2.0 with A2DP profile, TV out, FM radio, supports microSD card for external memory.
The KP220 sports a 1.3 MP camera, Bluetooth 1.2, MPEG-4/Mp3 player and FM radio, while the KC 320 has a Micro SD slot, 3MP camera, Bluetooth v 1.2 and FM Radio. The pricing and availability is not known yet.Source

The LG KF510 Slim Slider to debut at GSMA 2008

GSMA 2008 is almost upon us, and LG has made it amply clear that its new KF510 mobile handset will make its debut at the event. The slim slider has LG's famous touch-sensitive navigation under its display and is loaded with a 3 megapixel (and possibly auto-focus) camera.
It’s not just the intriguing design, but the colors too – such as Stardust Gray or Sunset Red – that will make the KF510 an eye-catcher. The phone is quite slim at 10.9mm, comes with an MP3 player, and is Bluetooth-enabled.

The LG KF510 will officially launch in March this year. We’ll have to wait a few more days, however, before we get more information on this new slider. Stay tuned.

Info Courtesy Tech2