LG TU500
The LG TU500 features 262,000 colours TFT LCD Screen, an integrated 1.3 megapixel 180 degree rotating camera, 9x multi-shot, self timer and 4x digital zoom functions, USB Connectivity, MP3 player, and a Stereo Bluetooth.
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CNET Australia reviews the LG TU500 (rating: 7.8/10) and writes;
“LG’s TU500 is a rugged looking little beast of a mobile phone, and an interesting counterpoint to the LG Chocolate U830. Where the U830 is all sleek style and shiny piano black casings, the TU500 is solid lines, physical buttons and a stark (some might say ugly, but that’s highly subjective) shiny steel-like inlaid keypad. Measuring in at 96.5 by 49.6 by 19.3mm and with a carrying weight of 104 grams, the TU500 isn’t the lightest or slimmest of phones — but on the other hand, it’s not a brick, either.”
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LG Electronics, a leader in mobile communications, today announced the launch of their first handset for Telstra’s new NEXT G™ network, the LG TU500 – a super fast multimedia mobile that is capable of turbo charged content downloads and superior network coverage.
With the LG TU500, consumers will have access to the most compelling mobile content including 12 streaming FOXTEL TV channels, Sensis directory and navigational tools, BigPond content and search engine and much more, all at lightening fast speeds.
NEXT G™ covers 98 per cent of the Australian population making it the biggest 3G network in the world and has been designed to support the next generation of wireless technologies. Together with Telstra NEXT G™, LG’s latest offering will provide users with control over information, convenience and innovations that expand their lifestyle choices.
Launched to support Telstra’s NEXT G™ network, the LG TU500 has been designed to offer a wide array of multimedia functions and applications, seamless mobile connectivity and an intuitive menu system. With its expanded range of features and technologically-enhanced applications, the LG TU500 is a stylish and functional handset that will help keep consumers up to speed with the wide range of content that has become available.
LG’s TU500 boasts super fast multimedia capabilities that allow consumers to access a broad range of content at lightening fast speeds and with just one click of the dedicated Telstra My Place button. It also enables users to send and receive data from a PC or notebook using the supplied USB data cable or via a wireless Bluetooth connection.
Sleek and visually appealing with its modern flip design and metallic keypad, the LG TU500 offers a range of additional features for the style savvy and technologically advanced. With a 1.3 megapixel camera, 14MB of internal memory and 1GB expandable Micro SD slot, consumers can capture, save and send picture perfect images. The LG TU500 enables users to achieve a data transmission rate of up to 1.8Mbps, so downloading of content and video conferencing is a smooth and enriching experience.
“The LG TU500 satisfies the technological needs of consumers, without sacrificing on style. We are committed to mobile market leadership in terms of technology and design,” said Mark Adams, LG National Sales Manager – Mobile Communications. “Consumers today expect informative and entertaining content on the move. We expect the uptake of this technology to be immense due to the streaming of TV, news, sport, cartoons, comedy and much more. Consumers have come to expect this kind of innovation from LG,” Adams said.
LG has worked closely with Telstra and their sourcing partner, Brightstar, to provide the LG TU500 handset, which is 850MHz and HSDPA network enabled. Together with its innovative technologies and intelligent solutions, the LG TU500 will provide consumers with the necessary applications to gain maximum usage of NEXT G™.
“It’s exciting to be an integral part of such an evolutionary new network,” Adams said. “LG concentrates on being at the forefront of consumer electronic categories, and mobile phones are no exception. To be one of the first manufacturers to provide product for the initial launch is proof of our market leadership and ability to develop and produce innovative and leading-edge handsets.
“Given our fast growing market share in Australia, we recognise the strong opportunity to work more closely with Australia’s biggest carrier. We are working on development plans for other Next G™ compatible handsets to further increase our market share within the Telstra channel,” he said.
Key features of the LG TU500 include:
* Super fast content download.
Compatible with the Telstra 3.5G Network, the LG TU500 offers data download up to speeds of 1.8Mbps – similar to that of broadband.
* High-resolution display. Boasting more than 262,000 colours on its TFT (thin-film-transistor) internal screen and 65,000 colours on its external display, pictures can be displayed in incandescent colour, clarity and brightness.
* 1.3 Megapixel digital camera.
With an integrated 1.3 megapixel 180? rotating camera, 9x multi-shot, self timer and 4x digital zoom functions, picture perfect still and video images can be captured quickly and easily.
* USB Connectivity.
Allows a speedy transfer of information, images, songs and other media between the LG TU500 and a PC using the supplied USB cable and connectivity software. The LG TU500 Micro SD card acts as a storage device allowing consumers to drop and drag files, enabling efficient file management.
* MP3 player.
With an integrated music player, internal 14MB internal memory and expandable 1GB micro SD memory card slot, external track controls, the handset can store and play-back a mobile stream of digital tunes and songs. With 3D surround sound and graphic equaliser, the LG TU500 delivers real mobile music functionality.
* Hardwired car kit.
LG is providing an HSDPA handset with a convenient hands-free, hardwired car kit. This feature is particularly relevant for business and corporate customers, as well as those in regional areas where there is a high demand for this feature.
* Stereo Bluetooth.
The LG TU500 lets consumers enjoy wireless stereo with superb sound quality using a compatible stereo Bluetooth headset and speakers.
Available now through Telstra’s NEXT G™ network, the LG TU500 comes in a stylish black finish and is available for zero dollars up-front on a Telstra $30 plan over 24 months, or outright with a recommended retail price of $619. Consumers should contact their nearest Telstra Shop or dealer for more information
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