Nov. 29, 2004 [LG launches 2004/2005 mobile handset lineup]
LG Electronics Australia has just unveiled its 2004/2005 mobile handset line up. LG's stylish and innovative range of 3G and 2.5G handsets (GSM and CDMA) incorporate the latest mobile phone technologies, offering consumers unparalleled functionality that caters for every lifestyle need and mobile handset demand.
"In Australia, a strong market still exists for the smaller handset device, oriented towards a fashion conscious audience," said Paul Reeves, National Marketing Manager, LG Electronics Australia.
"At the same time, the mobile handset market is moving toward converged devices that incorporate interactive features such as e mail, gaming and picture messaging and in the near future, enhanced multimedia."
"In response to evolving market conditions and to capitalise on our growing market share, LG has developed a full range of phones that appeal to all types of users, and varied mobile needs," he said.
Perfect for the tech savvy consumer, the T5100 is a portable multimedia warehouse. The phone features a video recorder that stores up to 10 minutes of footage, and includes e mail and instant messaging capabilities for information on the move. With its 1.3 megapixel camera, the T5100 captures pictures with deft precision and vivid picture clarity. These functions can all be viewed on its 2 inch, 180 degree rotating TFT display that offers users a dazzling array of 262,000 colours. Consumers can also listen to their favourite tunes on the phone's built in MP3 player. These innovative features come housed in a sleek, blue and silver casing that offers eye catching appeal.
Whether for leisure, study or business, the U8120 is a phone for all occasions. This folding clamshell handset is 3G and 2G compatible and features a two way camera that allows users to conduct real time mobile video conferencing. A 65,000 colour TFT screen offers crystal clear viewing of short messaging service, multi media messaging (SMS and MMS) and video picture messaging. The unit includes an MP3 player with 32MB of storage capacity, giving users the ability to send and receive e mails.
Flash and compact, the C1100 is a must have for the outgoing and fashion conscious. Featuring a mirrored face, this stylised phone is the ultimate fashion accessory. With a library of 40 polyphonic ring tones, the 'mirror clamshell' allows users to select a personalised ring tone for each caller. Additionally, the C1100 has long talk and standby times, giving added flexibility and convenience to the avid user.
With its flowing, contoured design, the F2100 is for the thrill seeking and the adventurous. With its dual LCD colour screens, the F2100 captures crystal clear images on its built in VGA camera. Additionally, the phone is enhanced messaging (EMS) and multi media messaging (MMS) enabled, and includes e mail capability. To increase its multi media capabilities, the phone features twin external speakers that project 3D sound.
Handsomely styled and easy to use, the TD5130 offers consumers great value for money. This entry level phone accommodates 300 entries, easily allowing users to store every single friend, family member and acquaintance within its phonebook. To meet the demands of today's busy lifestyle, the TD5130 includes a calendar, calculator and alarm clock. All these functions are displayed on a crystal clear 65,000 LCD colour display.
Combining cutting edge technology with a stylish interface, the TD6000 offers the fashion conscious and business users the perfect handset. A 500 name entry phone book enables users to keep track of every business contact, friend and acquaintance, while its precision CMOS digital camera captures high quality stills with the press of a button. The phone is fully MMS enabled, allowing consumers to receive, create and forward picture messages to other enabled phones.
Versatile, sleek and innovative, the L1100 is for the fun loving, outgoing consumer. The L1100 incorporates the latest camera phone technology, including a nine consecutive shot feature and a 4x zoom. Users can take pictures and send them to family or friends via MMS or view them on a 65,000 TFT colour screen. The L1100 also provides consumers with a host of other features including 40 polyphonic ring tones that can be specified to individual callers and the ability to browse the internet with wireless access protocol (WAP 2.0).
LG's extensive range of handsets is available now at the following RRP:
The T5100 1.3 mega pixel camera phone RRP $899;
The U8120 3G clamshell RRP $599;
The stylish and compact C1100 mirror clamshell RRP $269;