LG KP 500 | LG Cookie | LG KP500
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The LG KP 500 or LG Cookie is something really special baked by LG. LG Cell Phones have proved with this model that touch screen phones with some very decent specs can be affordable and within everyone’s reach.
The LG Cookie is a wonderful phone having some decent specs and a very interesting user interface to say the least. The LG Cookie has a 3″ 256K-color TFT touchscreen. The first thing that you’ll notice about the phone is the fun widget interface. Linux users may be familiar with this interface as it is part of the Kubuntu desktop. Widgets have also been used in Windows Vista; the sidebar at the right of the screen that holds the time and calender and other widgets. Now that you are familiar with widgets, imagine this fun-interface on your mobile phone. Widgets can be added or removed, they can also be moved around. The Viewty could have used an interface like this 
LG Cell Phones has made sure that the cookie comes in various flavors. The LG Cookie comes in black, brown, silver and gold. Cookie is also available in pink and silver but these two are exclusive to Orange.
LG Cookie has various attractive features i.e. a Quad band GSM phone, a 3 MP camera (which is very good for its price), an accelerometer for auto screen rotate, multi-tasking with a real task manager and so much more.
LG Cookie is not all that good as it does have some disadvantages, the more prominent ones are no 3G support, no Wi-Fi, video recording could have been better, there is no autofoucus and unlike the Viewty the phone cannot support DiVX file formats.
Design:
The dimensions of the phone are 106.5 x 55.4 x 11.9 mm. That makes it the smallest and thinnest touch screen phones around, also at only 89 grams it is the lightest phone in its category.
The front of the phone looks pretty much like the LG Renoir due to the three hardware keys below the screen i.e. a Call and an End key on either side of the Multitasking key that brings up a menu of shortcuts and a task manager. However the keys don’t look exactly the same, I had mentioned in my review of the Renior that LG Cell Phones could have done a better job with the keys as it made the phone look a bit ugly. And it looks like LG heard our prayers and the hardware keys on LG Cookie looks nothing like those on the Renoir.
The buttons are smaller than the Renoir’s and are placed in a stylish chrome frame, they’re also much responsive. The keys are slightly concave, which adds to the excellent design and feel.
Above the keys we have a massive 3 inch touch screen display above the screen we have the earpiece and the LG Cell Phones logo.
On the left side of the phone we have the volume rocker keys and the universal connectivity port. The connectivity port is covered by a small plastic lid to prevent it from filling up with dirt. Whereas on the right of the phone we have the shutter key and the lock key. It would have been better if the keys on the right of phone had been made a little bit bigger as theyre a bit small and pressing them is a pain at times.
On the back of the phone we have the 3 megapixel camera with no lens cover and no flash to help us in low lit environments 
Camera:
The LG Cookie comes with a 3 megapixel fixed focus camera with a maximum image resolution of 2048 x 1536 pixels. As I mentioned earlier, the LG KP 500 has no flash of any kind, so night photography would be a major pain.
Now don’t let the low price tag and 3 mp fool you, the image quality of this camera are superb, one would think that without autofocus the images would suck. But I’m glad to find out that the pictures taken with the LG Cookie are simply excellent.
As for video recording the camera captures video in up to QVGA resolution at only 12 frames per second. Well that is a kind of disappointment as phones such as the Viewty and the Renoir are able to record in higher frame rates and resolutions than this, but considering the price tag I think its reasonable. If you only watch your videos on your mobile screen then in that case you’ll find the videos to be of excellent quality.
Specifications:
Display: TFT touchscreen, 256K colors, 240 x 400 pixels, 3.0 inches.
Network: 2G Network: GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 190.
Battery: Standard battery, Li-Ion 900mAh.
Size: 106.5 x 55.4 x 11.9 mm . Weight: 89 g.
Camera: 3.15 MP, 2048×1536 pixels, video (QVGA@12fps).
Features: SMS, EMS, MMS, Email, WAP 2.0/xHTML, pre-installed and download able Games.
Connectivity: GPRS: Class 10 (4+1/3+2 slots), 32 - 48 kbps, EDGE: Class 10, 236.8 kbps, 3G: N/A, Bluetooth: v2.1 with A2DP, USB: 2.0, WLAN N/A.
Memory: 48 MB internal memory, MicroSD card slot supporting up to 16 GB card.
LG KC 910 Renoir
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As Promised, here is the complete review of the LG KC 910. Ive mentioned most of this already in the Preview: LG KC910 post. But here i will explain in more detail.
The LG KC 910 may be considered as the improved version of the Viewty. A lot of new features have been added and a lot of mistakes were corrected. This LG Phone falls in the same touch screen category as the Viewty. The main attraction of the LG Renoir, aside from the 3 inch touch screen display is the 8 mega pixel camera with advanced features such as smile and blink detection.
While some of the more prominent features of this phone are complete wireless connectivity such as HSDPA, Wi-Fi and GPS. DiVX and XVid recording and playback capability. An 8 mega pixel camera, an onscreen QWERTY keyboard and automatic screen rotation make it one of the best phones in the market today.
You guys may have noticed in the preview pictures and I may also have mentioned that the keys below the screen seemed a bit out of place and gave a “cheap” look. But once you have this phone in your hands you will know that the buttons below the screen only add to the beauty of the phone.
Design:
The dimensions of the phone are 107.8 x 55.9 x 14 mm. These are almost the same dimensions as of the LG KU 990 Viewty. The KC 910 is only 5mm taller. As this phone has been derived from the Viewty, it has almost the same feel as that of Viewty.
On the front of the phone we have the impressive 3 inch touch screen display, which takes almost all of the front face of the phone. The screen and the front of the phone have the same mirror finish as the Viewty had. Below the screen there exist 3 actual (non-touch) keys. These are the green call and the red call end key, along with a special menu key in the middle that opens up the application launcher and the task manager.
Above the screen, there is a light sensor, that detects the light setting and accordingly adjusts the brightness of the phone, hence saving battery power. Besides the sensor is the video call camera that can be used when making video calls via 3G.
On the right side of the phone we have the volume up and down keys along with the camera shutter key. The shutter key also starts up the camera. Besides the camera shutter key is the image stabilization and lock key. On the left side of the phone we have the micro SD slot along with the USB port. The USB port is used to connect the data cable, the headset and the charger. The micro SD slot can support cards up to 8 GB. While on the back of the phone we have the all powerful 8 megapixel camera along with a powerful flash. The back of the phone is a beauty and its metal finish makes it all the more attractive.
Camera:
The camera of the Renoir is an amazing 8 mega pixel camera with Schneider-Kreuznach optics. The camera also comes with a xenon flash thus making it an alternative to your professional cameras. The camera has a maximum resolution of 3264×2448 pixels, and the picture quality is stunning. The camera uses the entire 3 inch display as a viewfinder and the experience is wonderful.
The interface of the camera is the same as that of Viewty, except for a few additions. One of the most prominent feature of LG Renoir is the touch screen focus. All you have to do is point on the touch screen which object you want in focus and the KC 910 will make it so. Other features of the LG Renoir are face tracking. Though face tracking is a wonderful option, it only works when taking the picture of a single person. In group photos this option will not work.
Smile detection and blink detection have also been added to the Renoir. Smile detection will only take a picture if the person smiles, just like the advertised Sony cybershot cameras. However blink detection works differently, if during a snap a person blinks then after the shot has been taken, Renoir will warn you that a blink was detected.
Camera recording is as stunning as it was in the Viewty. It records in DivX 5 video codec thus the recorded videos will have excellent quality and will take very little space. Along with the standard VGA resolution at 40 frames per second, LG KC910 Renoir can record in a widescreen resolution of 640×384 at 30 frames per second, which is impressive no matter how you look at it. It can also record in high speed or slow motion in the QVGA resolution.
Specifications:
Display: TFT touchscreen, 256K colors, 240 x 400 pixels, 3.0 inches.
Network: 2G Network: GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 190. 3G Network: HSDPA 210.
Battery: Standard battery, Li-Ion 1000mAh.
Size: 107.8 x 55.9 x 14 mm. Weight: 114 g.
Camera: 8 MP, 3264×2448 pixels, autofocus, video(VGA 30fps, QVGA up to 120fps), xenon flash; secondary VGA videocall camera.
Features: SMS, EMS, MMS, Email, WAP 2.0/xHTML, pre-installed and download able Games.
Connectivity: GPRS: Class 10 (4+1/3+2 slots), 32 - 48 kbps, EDGE: Class 10, 236.8 kbps, 3G: HSDPA, 3.6 Mbps, Bluetooth: v2.0 with A2DP, USB: 2.0, WLAN Wi-Fi 802.11b/g
Memory: MicroSD card slot supporting up to 8 GB card.
Preview: LG KC910
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LG Cell Phones announced their next power house in August, The LG KC910. This cell phone is expected to be the next iphone killer. The main beauty of this phone, aside from its excellent 3 inch display is the all powerful 8 megapixel camera. LG Cell Phones announced this phone as a response to Sony Ericcson’s C905 & Samsung’s Innov8. Both of which come with an 8 megapixel camera. However the KC910 is much slimmer than both the C905 and the Innov8, measuring at 14 mm thick compared to 17.2 & 19.5 thickness of Innov8 & C905 respectively. The other advantage the LG KC910 has over the other two is that it has an excellent 3 inch touch screen display whereas the Innov8 comes only with a 2.8 inch display and the C905 comes with a 2.4 inch display, both of which are not touch screen.
The dimensions of the KC910 are 107.8 x 55.9 x 14 mm and is reported to weigh in at 114 grams. LG Cell Phones have also totally covered the connectivity front in this phone, as this is a quad band phone; GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 and also comes with the powerful 3G meaning faster uploads and downloads speeds. Quad band means that this phone will work anywhere in the world. The KC910 also has Wi-Fi; 802.11b/g. The display will be a TFT 3 inch touch screen having a maximum resolution of 240 x 400 pixels. Just like the LG Viewty it will also be able to play and record videos in DiVX and XViD format. The KC910 is also reported to have a built in GPS receiver.
The camera is a stunning 8 Mega pixel having Schneider-Kreuznach optics and a lens cover. The camera has a maximum resolution of 3264×2448 pixels. The camera also comes with a Xenon Flash thus making it a completely professional camera. We also have a secondary VGA camera that can be used for video chatting via 3G. More advanced features of the camera include Camera geo-tagging, face, smile and blink detection.
The video camera is also what is to be expected from a 8 mega pixel. It can record in VGA resolution at a stunning 30 frames per second (fps) and at QVGA resolution at 120 fps. the recorded videos will be in DiVX format thus minimizing video size and conserving memory.
The KC 910 will be available in stores in October 2008, although mo one knows how much this beast will cost.
Specifications:
Display: TFT touchscreen, 256K colors, 240 x 400 pixels, 3.0 inches.
Network: 2G Network: GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 190. 3G Network: HSDPA 210.
Battery: Standard battery, Li-Ion.
Size: 107.8 x 55.9 x 14 mm. Weight: 114 g.
Camera: 8 MP, 3264×2448 pixels, autofocus, video(VGA 30fps, QVGA up to 120fps), xenon flash; secondary VGA videocall camera.
Features: SMS, EMS, MMS, Email, WAP 2.0/xHTML, pre-installed and download able Games.
Connectivity: GPRS: Class 10 (4+1/3+2 slots), 32 - 48 kbps, EDGE: Class 10, 236.8 kbps, 3G: HSDPA, 3.6 Mbps, Bluetooth: v2.0 with A2DP, USB: 2.01
Memory: Internal memory unknown, microSD card slot supporting up to 8 GB card.
LG KE990 Viewty
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The LG KE990 Viewty is the same thing as the KU990 Viewty except for some slight differences. Since this LG Cell Phone is the same thing as the LG KU990 Viewty so I will not be writing a full review again. To read the full review of the KU990 click here.
By looking at the image to the left, the difference between the two models becomes very clear(the front camera is missing and the flash). There are mainly 2 differences.
The first is that the LG KE990 does not have 3G connectivity, whereas the KU990 does. No 3G means no front camera in the KE990.
The second main difference is the flash. The KU990 comes with a strobe flash whereas the KE990 comes with a xenon flash.
The lack of 3G and a xenon flash makes the LG KE990 a more cheaper Viewty. The KE990 is best for those people that would like to use the excellent features and camera of the Viewty but have no use for 3G. Also in many countries of the world 3G is still not available or is very very expensive. The KE990 would be best used in such places.
Specifications:
Display: TFT touchscreen, 256K colors, 240 x 400 pixels, 3.0 inches.
Network: 2G Network: Tri-Band(GSM 900 / 1800 / 1900).
Battery: Standard battery, Li-Ion 1000 mAh, Stand by time: 430 hours, talk time: 4 hours.
Size: 103.5 x 54.4 x 14.8 mm. Weight: 112 g.
Camera: 5 MP, 2592?1944 pixels, autofocus, video(VGA 30fps, QVGA up to 120fps), xenon flash; secondary VGA videocall camera.
Features: SMS, EMS, MMS, Email, WAP 2.0/xHTML, pre-installed and download able Games.
Connectivity: GPRS: Class 10 (4+1/3+2 slots), 32 - 48 kbps, EDGE: Class 10, 236.8 kbps, Bluetooth: v1.2 with A2DP, USB: 2.0
Memory: 100 MB shared memory, microSD card slot supporting up to 2 GB card.
LG KU990 Viewty
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The LG KU990 Viewty is a beauty. It may well be the only phone that competes with Apple’s iPhone in terms of style and features. However some consider that due to the way powerful 5 mega pixel camera this LG Cell Phone ranks much higher than the iPhone. The Viewty is a wonder to use and in terms of features and applications it is a powerhouse.
Some of its more prominent features are 3G support for faster uploads and downloads and for video calls. 5 Mega pixel camera with image stabilizer, it can record videos at 120 frames per second, has a 3 inch display and can playback videos in the DiVX format. The only problem with this phone is the lack of hot-swapping the memory, meaning we have to turn off the phone in order to remove the memory card.
Design:
The dimensions of this LG cell phone are 103.5 x 54.4 x 14.8 mm which makes it almost the same size as the iPhone, and weighs only 112 grams. On the front of the phone we have an impressive 3 inch touch screen display having a resolution of 240 x 400 pixels. Below the touchscreen we have 3 normal keys, the green call key, the red end key and the clear key. The clear key can be used as a backspace key in text editing or to go up one level in menu. Above the display there is a secondary VGA camera. This secondary camera can be used in 3G video calls since taking self photos on a VGA camera in the presence of a 5 mega pixel camera will be kind of stupid.
On the left of the phone we only have the port for the charger/data cable/headset. While on the right side of the phone there are a number of keys, we have the dedicated camera key, a key lock function, which can also be used to take pictures with image stabilization and finally we have a slider key that changes camera modes between still camera, video camera and image gallery.
The back of the phone resembles the look of a professional digital camera. LG Mobile Phones have added a 5 mega pixel camera to the Viewty with Schneider-Kreuznach optics. The camera also has a hardware jog wheel that is used for zooming while taking pictures, it can also be used for adjusting the brightness and for zooming in and out of images in the gallery. The hardware jog wheel is also used to control the volume. The camera also has a strobe flash. The odd thing is that the camera lens is not protected by a lens cover of any sort. I dont know why LG Cell Phones did not feel the need to protect such an expensive lens?
Camera:
The canera of the KG KU 990 is nothing short than impressive. It is capable of taking images at a maximum resolution of 2592 x 1944 pixels. It uses the entire 3 inch display as a viewfinder and the experience is wonderful. Like mentioned before the camera is controlled by 3 keys, one is the dedicated camera key or the shutter key, the other is the hardware lock key which can also be used to activate the image stabalizaton feature of the phone and the third is the hardware jog wheel that is used to digitally zoom in and out of photos and also to adjust the brightness levels.
The camera comes with a strobe flash. A strobe flash lies somewhere between an LED flash and a XENON flash. The flash does a great job and is what can be expected from a 5 mega pixel camera flash. The camera also comes with a focus asist beam similar to the ones found in professional digital cameras. There are several different shoting modes to choose from i.e. landscape, beach, party, portrait, night, sport, high sensitive, continuous shot, panorama and frames. The continuous shot and panorama are worth checking out.
The video camera results are nothing short than remarkable. Looking at the results it looks like the phone was designed just to take videos. The results are excellent. The KU 990 Viewty can record videos in VGA resolution at 30 frames per second while at QVGA resolution it can record at an amazingly high frame rate of 120 frames per second. And the best pat is that all videos are encoded in DiVX format so that they don’t take up too much space.
Specifications:
Display: TFT touchscreen, 256K colors, 240 x 400 pixels, 3.0 inches.
Network: 2G Network: Tri-Band(GSM 900 / 1800 / 1900). 3G Network: HSDPA 2100. Signal can be increased via a Cell Phone Booster.
Battery: Standard battery, Li-Ion 1000 mAh, Stand by time: 430 hours, talk time: 4 hours.
Size: 103.5 x 54.4 x 14.8 mm. Weight: 112 g.
Camera: 5 MP, 2592?1944 pixels, autofocus, video(VGA 30fps, QVGA up to 120fps), strobe flash; secondary VGA videocall camera.
Features: SMS, EMS, MMS, Email, WAP 2.0/xHTML, pre-installed and download able Games.
Connectivity: GPRS: Class 10 (4+1/3+2 slots), 32 - 48 kbps, EDGE: Class 10, 236.8 kbps, 3G: HSDPA, 3.6 Mbps, Bluetooth: v1.2 with A2DP, USB: 2.0
Memory: 100 MB shared memory, microSD card slot supporting up to 2 GB card.
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LG KS20
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The LG KS20 is yet another fashion touch screen phone from LG. It also supports 3G, meaning way faster upload and download speeds. This LG cell phone has a 400 MHz Qualcomm MSM7200 processor, 128 MB of RAM and 256 MB of ROM and a MicroSD expansion slot. We also have Wi-Fi support in this phone. The software or operating system used is Microsoft Windows Mobile 6.0 Professional, which is a real charm to use on the KS20. All these features make the LG KS20 the perfect pocket PC.
Design:
LG Cell Phones have designed the KS20 with a beautiful 2.8″ touch screen display. It supports QVGA resolution of 320×240 pixels. Above the large display we have the LG logo along with the earpiece. A secondary camera also exists above the display which can be used to make video calls over 3G and can also be used to take pictures. Right next to the camera we have an LED which is invisible when it is off but comes on when the Wi-Fi or Bluetooth is in use. Looks very nice when it is on. Below the display we have a thin bar which contains the call key and end call key, between these keys we have the joystick which looks too small to use and uncomfortable is exactly the opposite, the feel of the joystick is great, is responsive and very comfortable to use.
To the left side of the phone we have the USB port which is used to connect the carger, headset or data cable. The volume up and down keys are also located on the left side. To the right side of the phone we have the power key and the microSD card slot, the right side also houses 2 custom shortcut keys for internet explorer and camera, but they are fully customizable and can be pointed to open any application or function. On the back of the phone we have the 2 mega pixel camera along with an LED flash.
Camera:
The KS20 comes with a 2 mega pixel camera along with an LED flash, although it is a 2 mega pixel camera the results are remarkably excellent. It may well be the best 2 mega pixel camera available in the market, the pictures are bright and clear, indoors or outdoors, they have almost no noise. The flash can be set to be always on, off or on auto. It can record in 3gp format at QVGA resolution at 15 fps. They could have done better with the video but I guess thats all the 2 mega pixel can offer.
Specifications:
Display: TFT touchscreen, 256K colors, 240 x 320 pixels, 2.8 inches.
Network: 2G Network: Tri-Band(GSM 900 / 1800 / 1900). 3G Network: HSDPA 2100.
Battery: Standard battery, Li-Ion 1050 mAh, Stand by time: 270 hours, talk time: 3 hours.
Size: 99.8 x 58 x 12.8 mm . Weight: 92.5 g.
Camera: 2 MP, 1600×1200 pixels, autofocus, video, flash; secondary VGA videocall camera.
Features: SMS, EMS, MMS, Email, WAP 2.0/xHTML, pre-installed and download able Games.
Connectivity: GPRS: Class 10 (4+1/3+2 slots), 32 - 48 kbps, EDGE: Class 10, 236.8 kbps, 3G: HSDPA, 3.6 Mbps, Wi-Fi: 802.11b/g, Bluetooth: v2.0 with A2DP, USB: 2.0
Memory: 128 MB internal memory, microSD card slot supporting up to 4 GB card.
LG KT610
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LG Cell Phones have announced their latest symbian phone, the LG KT610. Its a dual display phpne with a full QWERTY keyboard, lets check it out in more detail.
Design:
The dimensions of the KT610 are 108.9 x 53.9 x 17.2 mm and weighs around 99 grams which is really impressive for a phone with dual displays and a qwerty keyboard. The phone comes only in black color. When the phone is closed we can use the secondary display of 256K colors, 1.45″. It is a 4 line display and can be used for telephony and messaging. Below the screen we have 6 rows of keys of adequate size, hence they are easy to press and use. The two halphes of the phone are connected by only two hinges and LG Cell Phones have done a wonderful job here. The two halves are connected with such perfection that there are no creaks or wobbling when opening or closing the phone.
When we open the phone we are greeted by a full QWERTY keyboard. The keys are placed atlest 1 mm apart therefore making it very easy to locate the keys and type. The main display is located here and is a TFT 256K display. It is of 2.4 inches so we can have a lot of fun with such a big display with symbian applications. It has a resolution of 320 x 240 pixels.
We do not have any keys on the sides of the phone as everything is accomodated in the keyboard whereas the memory card slot is placed on the right side of the phone. On the back of the phone we have a 2 mega pixel camera which is sad, without any lens cover which is even sadder.
Camera:
There is not much to say about its camear, its a standard 2 mega pixel camera without any flash capability. So dont expect any imaging miracles from this camera. They could have at least added a 3 mega pixel camera here, I just dont get it why they went for a 2 mega pixel camera. It has a maximum resolution of 1600 X 1200 pixels. We also have a secondary camera that can be used in video chatting.
Software:
The operating system used in the LG KT610 is Symbian OS v9.2, S60 rel. 3.1. The use of symbian means great things since we can install almost unlimited numbers of 3rd party software’s. This set comes with 3G capabilities meaning faster upload and download speeds. It also has GPS mapping capabilities. But the most disappointing thing in this phone is that id does not have Wi-Fi capabilities. Who in their right mind designs a communicator kind of mobile without the option of WLAN. Its just madness.
Specifications:
Display: TFT, 256K colors, 320 x 240 pixels, 2.4 inches, Second external 4 line 256K display, 1.45 inches.
Network: 2G Network: Tri-Band(GSM 900 / 1800 / 1900). 3G Network: HSDPA 2100.
Battery: Standard battery, Li-Ion.
Size: 108.9 x 53.9 x 17.2 mm . Weight: 99 g.
Camera: 2 MP, 1600×1200 pixels, video; secondary VGA videocall camera.
Features: SMS, EMS, MMS, Email, WAP 2.0/xHTML, pre-installed and download able Games.
Connectivity: GPRS: Class 10 (4+1/3+2 slots), 32 - 48 kbps, EDGE: Class 10, 236.8 kbps, 3G: HSDPA, 3.6 Mbps, Bluetooth: v2.0 without A2DP, USB: 2.0
Memory: 64 MB shared memory, microSD card slot supporting up to 4 GB card.
LG KF700 (Virgo)
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The LG KF700 also known as the LG Virgo is one of the latest LG full touch phones. Its 3 inch touch screen display and slide mechanism makes it stand out from the rest of the phones. The phone has 3G capability which means faster upload and download speeds.
Design:
The dimensions of this LG cell phone are 102 x 51 x 14.5 mm and weighs around 110 grams; not the lightest phone available. The LG KF700 comes with a beautiful 3″ touch screen display with a resolution of 240 x 480 pixels, the large resolution is a nice touch but this can also be a problem for many people. As due to the unique screen resolutuion special custom wallpapers will have to be used and you will really have a hard time finding java games for this phone that will fit your screen resolution. The front part of the phone only contains the large display and the menu can be accessed via the touch screen when the phone is closed (when slider is down) when the phone is slided up we see the nice looking keypad with different shades of grey. This keypad pattern has become a signature pattern of LG since the release of chocolate.
On the left side of this LG Cell Phones we have the special scroll key that can be used for menu navigation. This is a really helpful tool and I really love to use the scroll wheel in my pocket pc and am glad that LG has added this to the KF700 sadly you cannot press the scroll key, instead you will have to use the adjecent ok key, which is also located on the left side of the phone near the scroll key. It would still would have been better if they had added the ok button within the scroll key. On the right side of the phone we have the USB port where we can connect the headset, data cable and charger, a dedicated camera key and a lock function for the touch screen. On the back of the phone we have the 3 mega pixel camera, an LED flash and the special scroll key. On the top of the phone we have the memory card slot.
Camera:
This LG Cell Phone comes with a 3 mega pixel camera with auto focus and an LED flash. It also claims to have a digital image stabilizer. Due to the unusual display resolution of 240 x 480 pixels, the camera only uses the center of the display as the view finder. The dedicated camera cay can sometimes be a nuisance. In this phone LG wanted to add more function to the camera key and wanted to integrate that camcorder into this key also so in order to take an image all you have to do is press the key once and in order to start the camcorder you will have to press and hold the camera key. This can be a problem as those people who do not have a habit of locking their keypads can accidentally turn on the camera a lot. As for video recording it can record in QVGA resolution at 15 fps.
The camera supports a maximum resolution of 2048 x 1536 pixels and its results are very good. This phone was never advertised as a dedicated camera phone so dont expect too much from the camera.
Specifications:
Display: TFT touchscreen, 256K colors, 240 x 480 pixels, 3.0 inches.
Network: 2G Network: Tri-Band(GSM 900 / 1800 / 1900). 3G Network: HSDPA 2100.
Battery: Standard battery, Li-Ion 800 mAh, Stand by time: 400 hours, talk time: 4 hours.
Size: 102 x 51 x 14.5 mm . Weight: 110 g.
Camera: 3.15 MP, 2048×1536 pixels, autofocus, image stabilizer, video (QVGA 15fps); secondary videocall camera.
Features: SMS, EMS, MMS, Email, WAP 2.0/xHTML, pre-installed and download able Games.
Connectivity: GPRS: Class 10 (4+1/3+2 slots), 32 - 48 kbps, EDGE: Class 10, 236.8 kbps, 3G: HSDPA, 7.2 Mbps, Bluetooth: v2.0 with A2DP, USB: 2.0
Memory: microSD card slot supporting up to 4 GB card.
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LG KF600
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The LG KF600 is something of a revolutionary phone, they have really improved the tochpad technology in this phone. LG Cell phones have added an interact pad in this model which is a touch screen below the main display used for menu navigation.
Design:
At the front of the phone we have 2 display screens, one is the main display which is a 2″ TFT LCD display, it supports 256K colors and a QVGA resolution, the main display could have been better as there are other phones on the market with the same price range that have larger displays. Below the main display we have another LCD display, also known as the interact pad. It has touchscreen capability and is used for navigation purposes. Both the displays have a bad habit of fading in the sun, and it is very difficult to read anything on the displays in direct sunlight. The interact pad also supports hand writing recognition and from what I hear it is really easy to type in Chinese with hand writing recognition :). As there are no buttons or navigation keys on the phone, the front of the phone gives a very nice and glassy look. Due to the gloss on the front you will be having a never ending battle with fingerprints and smudges but that is something to be expected from such a phone.
On the left side of the phone we have the volume up and down keys along with the dedicated music key, while on the right side there is the USB port and a dedicated camera key. On the bback of the phone we have a 3 mega pixel camera and an LED flash.
I dont know why but sadly the memory card is not hot swapable and the phone must be turned off to remove the memory card. The dimensions of the phone are 101.2 x 50.7 x 14.1 mm and weighs around 107 grams.
Camera:
The LG KF600 consists of a 3 megapixel camera with autofocus. An LED flash is also avilable. The 3 megapixle camera was expected from a phone like this, of course a 5 mega pixel camera like that of viewty would have increased its price dramatically and I am pleased tha LG did not decide to install a 2 megapixel camera instead of the present 3 MP. The picture quality fo the camera is very decent. It takes great pictures with sharp and precise colors. Noise in the photos is almost non-existant. However the speed of the camera is very dissapointing as it takes almost forever ( roughly 4 to 5 seconds) to store an image.
In terms of video recording the LG cell phone records in QVGA resolution, it also provides other options while recording such as zooming and white balance.
In all the LG KF600 is a unique and wonderful phone, it is so unique in terms of its interface that this may be a problem to some people as it takes some getting used to. So before you buy the phone make sure that you would be able to adapt to the new user interface.
Specifications:
Display: TFT, 256K colors, 240 x 320 Pixels, 2.0 inches, Touch-sensitive lower display 256K colors, TFT, 1.49 inches.
Network: 2G Network: Tri-Band(GSM 900 / 1800 / 1900).
Battery: Standard battery, Li-Ion 800 mAh, Stand by time: 480 hours, talk time: 4 hours.
Size: 101.2 x 50.7 x 14.1 mm . Weight: 107 g.
Camera: 3.15 MP, 2048×1536 pixels, autofocus, video, flash.
Features: SMS, EMS, MMS, Email, WAP 2.0/xHTML, pre-installed and download able Games.
Connectivity: GPRS: Class 10 (4+1/3+2 slots), 32 - 48 kbps, EDGE: Class 10, 236.8 kbps, Bluetooth: v2.0 with A2DP, USB: 2.0
Memory: 25 MB internal available memory, microSD card slot supporting up to 4 GB card.
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LG KF750 Secret
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The LG KF750 Secret is member of the LG Black Label Series. This stunningly beautiful LG cell phone will turn heads no matter where you are. Black label series phones have always emphasized on the looks of the phones but they have certainly outdone themselves with the LG KF750.
Design:
LG has designed this phone for fashion consious user who, along with looks wants their phone to have high quality imaging capabilities, excellent connectivity and ton load of other features. The phone has a 2.4″ display of QVGA resolution and having a screen resolution of 240 pixels x 320 pixels. The screen is made from tempered glass which is a scratch resistant glass with a high gloss finish. Below the screen we have neon touch navigation keys which gives out a nice soft blue glow when in use. On the left side of the phone we have a slot for the USB and the headphones while on the right we have the volume up and down buttons, the lock function and the camera key. On the back of the phone is the powerful 5 mega pixel camera along with a flash. As strange as it may sound, the camera is not protected by a lense cover such phones always consists of a lense cover to protect the powerful lens from undesirable scratches.
The phone weighs only 116 grams, its internal memory is 100 MB which is a lot more than the internal memory of other LG cell phones. It supports a MicroSD card and memory can be expanded upto 4 GB. The phone works on GSM tri-band and has 3G functionality which means faster upload and download speeds.
Camera:
The LG KF750 supports a 5 mega pixel camera with auto focus, it also contains face detection, AF assist light and an LED flash. The LG KF750 supports 7 different scene modes for shooting i.e. Auto, Portrait, Landscape, Night, Beach, Sports, and Party. The quality of the photos taken with the camera are excellent and even better than the results of the LG Viewty.
In terms of video recording, it seems that the phone was made for video recording, thast is just how good it is. The camera can record videos in VGA resolution at 30 fps and in QVGA resolution at 120 fps. It also supports recording Fast Videos which is a first for a cell phone. It can record fast videos in only QVGA resolution. The best part is that all the videos are encoded in DiVX Avi format.
We also have a secondary camera at the front of the phone which is used in making video calls.
Specifications:
Display: TFT touchscreen, 256K colors, 240 x 320 Pixels, 2.4 inches.
Network: 2G Network: Tri-Band(GSM 900 / 1800 / 1900), 3G Network: HSDPA 2100.
Battery: Standard battery, Li-Ion 800 mAh, Stand by time: 260 hours, talk time: 4 hours.
Size: 102.8 x 50.8 x 11.8 mm . Weight: 116 g.
Camera: 5 MP, 2592 x 1944 pixels, auto focus, face detection, video (VGA 30fps, QVGA 120fps), flash; secondary video call camera.
Features: SMS, EMS, MMS, Email, WAP 2.0/xHTML, pre-installed and download able Games.
Connectivity: GPRS: Class 10 (4+1/3+2 slots), 32 - 48 kbps, EDGE: Class 10, 236.8 kbps, Bluetooth: v2.0 with A2DP, USB: 2.0
Memory: 100 MB internal available memory, microSD card slot supporting up to 4 GB card.
