LG's first Android smartphone, LG GW620, represents the company's social networking vision to deliver a new kind of mobile experience for the growing number of consumers who insist on having their social networking tools with them wherever they go. The LG GW620 is perfectly positioned for the growing trend of mobile social networking.
According to research firm Frost & Sullivan, "the combination of increasing smartphone sales and the insatiable appetite for social networking provides an ideal market for social networking smartphones to take hold."
Most Popular SN Sites Integrated
With the LG GW620's SNS Manager, users can simply check a friend's status, leave comments or update their own social networking sites remotely. The SNS Manager integrates all of one's social networking needs in one convenient platform for the managing of multiple accounts while receiving real-time updates. Even when searching through the phone's contact list, users can still view updates from friends and be taken directly to their sites if desired.
Unique to the LG GW620, the Auto Face-Tagging and Face To Action technology never forgets a face. So no matter where one goes, friends and family are no more than a finger touch away. Simply tag a friend's face in a photo and one can easily execute a range of remote functions such as uploading photos to a favorite site or connecting through SMS, MMS or voice by simply touching the face on the display.
Connect With Comfort
As a social networking smartphone, the LG GW620 replicates the comfortable environment of the PC for a more convenient social networking experience. The finger-friendly, 5-line slider QWERTY keyboard coupled with one of the fastest web browsers around allows for speedy surfing and smooth streaming of video with every favorite Google applications close at hand.
The instant messenger, threaded SMS and real-time push email functions keeps one more connected than ever before. Feeling chatty? Just touch a name on the screen to see who's logged on. One more touch and start chatting.
Create New Content For Sharing
The LG GW620 embraces the latest multi-entertainment features to deliver a rewarding, realtime create-and-share user experience. The crisp 5-megapixel AF camera and high- resolution video recorder capture content that can be enhanced with the phone's fun editing tools to let users shoot, slice and splice together their own multimedia masterpieces. Once satisfied with the final cut, all it takes is another simple touch to upload and share experiences with loved ones.
The full studio of entertainment offerings includes a dynamic HVGA 3-inch LCD for true-to-life viewing of friends' videos with DivX and Xvid support and the added convenience of a 3.5-mm audio jack for more enjoyable multi-tainment on the versatile device.
"LG's first Android phone, LG GW620, was developed with social networking in mind from the start," said Dr. Skott Ahn, President and CEO of LG Electronics Mobile Communications. "Social networking has become ubiquitous and an important way for many of us to stay connected with friends, family and coworkers. Our smartphones are designed with the lifestyles of our users in mind and seamlessly integrating social networking features in our handsets will enable LG smartphone owners to be more accessible and better connected."
The LG GW620 is the first of a number of Android devices LG plans to introduce to the public in the coming year. The LG GW620 will be available worldwide starting in Europe from mid- November. Fans can follow LG GW620 on Facebook (www.facebook.com/lggw620) and Twitter (@LG_GW620) starting November 10. LG GW620 users will also be able to download Google- verified applications directly to their phone from the Android MarketPlace.
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About LG Electronics, Inc.
LG Electronics, Inc. (KSE: 066570.KS) is a global leader and technology innovator in consumer electronics, mobile communications and home appliances, employing more than 84,000 people working in 115 operations including 84 subsidiaries around the world. With 2008 global sales of $44.7 billion, LG comprises of five business units - Home Entertainment, Mobile Communications, Home Appliance, Air Conditioning and Business Solutions. LG is one of the world's leading producers of flat panel TVs, audio and video products, mobile handsets, air conditioners and washing machines. LG has signed a long-term agreement to become both A Global Partner of Formula 1TM and A Technology Partner of Formula 1TM. As part of this top-level association, LG acquires exclusive designations and marketing rights as the official consumer electronics, mobile phone and data processor of this global sporting event.
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LG GT540 Mobile Phone
Powered by Android™, 3MP camera with face detection
The LG Optimus (LG GT540) is a smart choice for the first-time smartphone users with access to the exciting world of Android apps without compromising on style as the handset boasts a distinctive design that is both sleek and soft and is available in black and silver. The LG Optimus also allows users to enjoy automatic account synchronization with all Google mobile services and enhanced social networking functions in a high-powered multimedia environment.
- GT540 3D View
- Powered by Android™
- Enjoy access to a world of applications and games from Android Market™, making your life easier and more exciting
- Dedicated Social Networking Client
- Stay in touch and in control using the intuitive touchscreen display. It has a unique dedicated social networking client managing all your social connections including Twitter and Facebook.
- Wireless Personal Data Transfer
- You can access your data from anywhere and easily transfer your data from your PC to your mobile via the web
- Optimus GT540 Product Video
- My Style! My Widget!
- At the core, LG Optimus GT540 is all about you. Change your home screen I you don’t like it as there are four built-in themes to match your mood. There are also many widgets including news and reviews, weather or social networking services.
- Enhanced Multimedia
- The LG Optimus GT540 is a multimedia powerhouse. Scroll through your photos, music and movies with intuitive shake control. Shoot with a 3MP camera, edit your photos with phenomenal face-recognition software and then upload straight to your favourite websites.
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Key Features
- Powered by Android™
- My Style! My Widget!
- Dedicated Social Networking Client
- Enhanced Multimedia
- Wireless Personal Data Transfer
Basic Specification
- Type Bar phone
- RF Band GSM 850/900/1800/1900, UMTS 900/2100, HSDPA 7.2
- Display 320 x 480 3.0" HVGA 262K TFT
- Dimension: L x W x D (mm)109 x 54.5 x 12.9
- Powered by Android™ Yes
Messaging
- SMS / EMS / MMS Yes / No / Yes
- E Mail Yes
- Predictive Text Input (T9) Yes
Internet
- Wi-Fi Yes
- Browser Yes
Advanced Features
- Java (version) Yes
- MIDI (poly) 72 poly
- Built-In Game Yes
- Speaker Phone Yes
- Camera Yes
- Camera Resolution (MP) 3
- External Memory MicroSD up to 32GB (not included)
- MP3 Yes
- Bluetooth Yes
- USB Yes
- Touch Screen Yes
- Video Recording Yes
- 3.5 Audio Jack Yes