"High-technology setter for Broadband Mobile internet"
Amman, Jordan - The brand new high-technology smartphone from LG Mobile, the LG-KS20 is now available in major European countries. LG Electronics (LGE), a worldwide technology leader in mobile communications, has announced the launch of its latest high-speed downlink packet access (HSDPA) smartphone, the LG-KS20. The phone's full touchscreen gives it unparalleled usability and a top download speed of HSDPA 3.6 Mbps enables to an enriched internet experience.
As a product completed with LGE Mobile's intensive know-how on the mobile phone, LG-KS20 received an overwhelmingly favorable response from the press and the parties concerned, by winning 'Choice Product' for 'Product Highlight' at 'IFA 2007' held in Berlin, Germany from last Aug. 31 through Sep. 5.
LG-KS20, a smart phone strategically launched by LGE based on various multimedia features, is a product the target of which has been expanded from the biz market that used to be the existing smart phone's core market to the consumer market.
LG-KS20 allows users to enjoy the full benefits of 3.6Mbps high-speed mobile internet, including downloading of music, video clips and Windows Live™ content, as well as push e-mail. HSDPA technologies receive data at 3.6Mbps, which is the speed of over 7 times faster than the widely-used WCDMA phones.
Also, LG-KS20 provides full Internet browsing functions such as full screen display, favorites and shortcuts. It presents a PC-like Internet page and allows free and unrestricted web surfing.
A completely full flat touch screen doubles convenience in using mobile internet through a fluent and direct interaction as well as a perfect minimal & stylish design. LG-KS20 realized an intuitive touch system with enhanced convenience for users to be able to input instructions with a stylus or pen, as well as fingertips.
Kevin Cha, General Manager of the LGE Amman Branch said, "This handset presents itself as the perfect communication tool for business professionals on the move. Members of the Jordanian community always seek what is new and innovative within the mobile handset industry, and our strategy for Jordan involves securing high level technology advancements to the savvy."
From his end Mr. Hani Qudsi, Chairman of 7Global, LGE mobile handsets dealer in Jordan said, "It is our role as LGE's local partners for mobile communication to ensure that the latest innovations from LGE in that field are brought to the local market. We are also happy to announce that the LG-KS20 will soon be available in Jordan and at our main showroom in Wasfi Al Tell Street. We encourage all LGE mobile fans to also visit our sub-dealers' showrooms across the Kingdom."
7Global had previously announced the names of the sub-dealers that will be working on an individual basis with the mobile operators in Jordan. Namely they are; Seven Link - exclusive sub-dealer for Zain, Al A'azm - exclusive sub-dealer for Orange pre-paid subscription plans; Oxford Telecom - exclusive sub-dealer for Orange post-paid subscription plans; and Mohammad Al Bakhit Company - exclusive sub-dealer for Umniah.
The phone is also equipped with a host of other advanced features such as WiFi connectivity, natural handwriting recognition, 128MB internal memory, Micro SD external memory and Bluetooth 2.0, and is powered by the Windows Mobile® 6.
In the mean time, stylish micro site designed to deliver LG-KS20's feature highlights has just opened. You can meet the detailed demonstration if you visit http://ks20.lgmobile.com.
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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, and DVD players. For more information, please visit www.lge.com. LG Electronics Digital Media Company (DMC) is a leading producer of DVD players and home theater systems. It has been the world's best-selling optical storage maker for 9 consecutive years. The company provides digitally integrated products such as audio-video systems, car infotainment, optical storage products, notebook PCs, and PDAs, and is focusing on next-generation businesses.
About LG Electronics Mobile Communications Company
LG Electronics Mobile Communications Company is the world's leading provider of UMTS (WCDMA), CDMA and GSM handsets, which have been designed to improve the value of customer life. With a total range of wired and wireless solutions, the company is rapidly establishing a global presence and growing its international market share in 3G handsets.
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