LG Electronics Aims to Be a Leader in Premium Technology Phones

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2007-04-30 19:46

Seoul--(뉴스와이어)--LG Electronics (LG), a leader in consumer electronics and mobile communications, launched its latest HSDPA smartphone, LG-KS10, in Italy.

“At LG we continue to be a leader in the market for premium high-tech mobile phones by anticipating users’ needs and creating differentiated customer value” said Dr. Skott Ahn, CEO of LG Electronics Mobile Communications Company. “Smartphone will meet the needs of growing number of mobile users who want more PC-like environment on their phones. This category has lots of growth potential in mobile phone market.”

LG’s smartphone is equipped with Symbian OS and provides a full web browsing experience on its 2.4-inch wide LCD screen. The phone allows users to access any website a regular computer can use, with the original page layout - not a stripped down version for mobile phones. Websites are easy to read as users can easily zoom in or out and the ability to save and retrieve favorites saves time.

In addition, smartphone comes with Google™ products and services pre-installed, creating a more dynamic user experience with features such as one-click access to Google Search, Gmail™ Mobile, and Google Maps™ Mobile.

LG’s HSDPA smartphone enables users to download multimedia files including videos and music five times faster than WCDMA phones. It is also equipped with a variety of multimedia functions including a 2 megapixel camera, video conferencing, Bluetooth, an MP3 player and external memory card slot.

Smartphone will be launched in additional European countries, Southeast Asia and Central Asia this year.

According to market research company Gartner Inc., smartphone shipments are expected to grow to 158 million units worldwide in 2007, compared to 81 million units in 2006.

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About LG Electronics, Inc.

LG Electronics, Inc. (KSE: 066570.KS) is a global leader and technology innovator in consumer electronics, home appliances and mobile communications, employing more than 82,000 people working in over 110 operations including 81 subsidiaries around the world. Comprising four business units -- Mobile Communications, Digital Appliance, Digital Display and Digital Media with 2006 global sales of US $38.5 billion -- LG Electronics is the world’s largest producer of CDMA handsets, air conditioners, optical storage products, DVD players. For more information, please visit www.lge.com.

LG Electronics Mobile Communications Company is a leading producer of UMTS (WCDMA), CDMA and GSM handsets. LG draws upon its cutting-edge technology and innovative handset design capabilities to create a higher quality mobile environment for its customers around the world. With a total range of wired and wireless solutions, LG is rapidly expanding its presence and market share in the global mobile industry.

LG Electronics 개요
LG Electronics Inc., (KSE: 06657.KS) is the leader in consumer electronics and mobile communications. The company has more than 72,000 employees working in 77 subsidiaries and marketing units around the world. LG Electronics is the world’s largest producer of CDMA handsets, residential air conditioners, optical storage devices and home theatre systems. With total revenue of more than USD 35 billion (consolidated USD 45 billion), LG Electronics is comprised of four business units: Mobile Communications, Digital Appliance, Digital Display and Digital Media. For more information, please visit www.lge.com.

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