LG KU800 3G Phone Overview

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Key Features
Touch Sensitive Controls
Bluetooth® Technology
EDGE Technology
2 Megapixel Camera with Flash & Digital Zoom
Video Calling
Music Player with Music Controls

LG KU800 3G Phone Review

The LG KU800 is a 3G version of the popular and stunning LG KG800 Chocolate. The KU800 has been designed by LG with usability for the user and with a fashion conscious design to attract the desired attention. The handset comes with external touch sensitive controls which glow red when the controls are activated. The controls are highly useable for the user and pleasing on the eye. The handset is sleek and stylish which provides the user with an elegant and highly capable 3G mobile phone. The LG KU800 comes with a large screen which provides a screen resolution of 240 x 320 pixels with up to 65k colours. The user can view the screen when the phone is in it’s slide open or slide closed position. The phone comes with a keypad which can be accessed when the phone is in it’s slide open position and the keys are user friendly. The fitted battery will provide the user with up to 340 hours of standby battery time and up to 4 hours talk time from a fully charged battery. The handset weighs 98 grams which is light weight considering the phones 3G capabilities. The handset measure 94.6 x 45.6 x 17 mm which feels good to hold and operate in the users hand.

The built in camera provides the user with the perfect photo capture and video recording tool. The user can use the camera feature to take still photos which can be edited and enhanced using the phones built in features. The user can store their photos on the phones memory or expandable memory. The photos can be sent to contacts using the multimedia messaging service (MMS) or simply used as a screensaver or photo wallpaper to give the KU800 a personal feel. The video feature allows the user to capture moving footage which can be recorded and played back on the LG KU800. The user can stream live footage on their mobile phone with the video streaming feature. The phone is a highly focused imaging 3G mobile phone which allows the user to capture, store and share their memories with others.

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The multimedia messaging service (MMS) provides the user with the perfect sharing tools. The user can send photos or video footage to compatible MMS contacts which can include text input and sound. The MMS service is easy to use and allows the user to send and receive messages easily. The phone comes with an email service which allows the user send and receive emails on their phone. The messaging services comes with predictive text which will assist the user when writing large amounts of text and save the user time.

The KU800 comes with a built in music player which will play all popular music formats and provides high quality sound. The user can update their music files with ease by downloading more music using one of the phones connectivity methods. The user can control their music on the easy to use and access music controls which provides a fun music experience. The phone comes with preloaded games for the user to play and the user can download more games if required using one of the phones connectivity methods.

The user can connect their LG KU800 to compatible devices by using a Bluetooth® wireless connection or a USB cabled connection. The phone can be connected to a compatible personal computer which allows the user to download data and transfer files with ease. The phone comes with EDGE and 3G capabilities which provides the user with effective high speed data transfers. The KU800 comes with a WAP browser which allows the user to view Internet sites in XHTML format and provides the user with a real feel Internet experience on their mobile handset. The user can store data on the 64 Mbytes of shared memory or expand the phones memory capabilities by adding a MicroSD™ memory card.

LG KU800 Specifications & Features

Screen
TFT 65k Colour Screen (240 x 320 Pixels)

Imaging
2 Megapixel Camera
Flash
Digital Zoom
Photo Effects
Camera Button
Second Camera
Photo Album
Video Record
Video Player
Video Streaming
Video Calling
Video Gallery
Video Settings & Effects
Picture Wallpaper
Screensaver
Themes Display
Photo Caller ID

Messaging
SMS (Text Messaging)
EMS (Enhanced Messaging)
MMS (Multimedia Messaging)
SMS Long
Email
Predictive Text

Sound
Music Player
Music Button
Music Controls
MP3 Ringtones
Polyphonic Ringtones (72 Voice)
Stereo Speakers
Vibrating Alert

Entertainment
Java™ Games
Embedded Games
Downloadable Games

Organiser
Calendar
Alarm Clock
Calculator
Phone Book
Stopwatch
Timer
Notes
Vibrating Alert
Touch Sensitive Controls

Connectivity
USB
Bluetooth®
EDGE
3G
GPRS

Network
Tri Band Technology (GSM 900, GSM 1800 & GSM 1900)
UMTS

Internet
WAP Browser
XHTML

Memory & Talk Time
64 Mbytes Memory Plus MicroSD™ Memory Card
4 Hours Talk Time
340 Hours Standby

Weight & Size
98 g
94.6 x 45.6 x 17 mm