LG handset innovation steals the show

The LG 8000 camera phone is one of the few phones utilising the latest next generation technology, Evolution-Data Optimized technology (EV-DO) that allows users to surf the Net at speeds similar to those available with broadband. The phone supports wireless data transmission at speeds of 300kbps to 500kbps (kilobits per second) and downloads up to 2.4mbps (megabits per second), enabling the use of different mobile services such as high-speed music, video and games downloads.

Other phones that were unveiled during the ITU Telecom Asia 2004 exhibition in Busan, Korea this year included the 2.0 mega pixel and 3.0 mega-pixel camera phones. These phones support digital multimedia broadcasting allowing users to view video channels of superior picture quality on demand with biometric fingerprint identification.

"LG is commercialising a health care mobile handset for diabetics. The LG KP8400 handset can monitor blood sugar level using the built-in blood sugar measurement tool and calorie metre in the battery pack. Users can measure their blood sugar levels anywhere and connect wirelessly to a database," said P C Choi, President, LG Electronics Gulf FZE.

LG's DMB phone, the SB-100 folder model, has a 2.4-inch main display panel with an external screen and a battery life capable of supporting one and a half hours of video. Satellite DMB is a next-generation feature that enables people to enjoy broadcasting on the move via handheld terminals like cell phones or personal digital assistants (PDAs).

With the advent of the mobility specific service, people will be able to watch seamless video with CD-quality sound. Mobile reception up to 150 kilometers per hour will also be possible through in-car terminals.

The LG-SC8000 / LG-KC8000LP3000 supports MP3 player functions that can save 16 music files at a time and supports music downloads. The phones also pack 400Mhz XScale CPU, 192MB of memory (128MB dedicated to multimedia), and a 1.1-mega pixel digital camera that can support an hour of video recording.

"The lineup has undoubtedly strengthened LG's reputation as the world's leading innovator in handset design and functionality," said Choi.
LG has recently announced its tie up with with a number of major European operators, including Hutchison and Orange, positioning the company at the forefront of the UMTS (WCDMA) market and significantly strengthening its position within the European and Asian GSM markets.