With the introduction of 3G technology, comes a whole new features and services from mobile phone and telecommunication industries. This technology makes it possible for users to access a vast selection of multimedia services, including video conferences, music downloads and high speed internet access.
But since it’s a notion that 3G technology means high priced handsets , people who are budget conscious are better opt for a more cheaper phone (Yeah Yeah like me).
But hey! here’s a good news for us, LG Electronic (LGE), has launched its KU-250 model, a sleek and stylish candybar UMTS/GSM tri-band handset, which was selected by the GSM Association (GSMA) as the winning mobile phone for its “3G for all” programme. The aim of the 3g for all project is to make 3rd generation mobile services available to the people.(meaning, low cost yey!).
What’s Inside:
- Network: UMTS / GSM 900 / GSM 1800 / GSM 1900
- It has a dimension of 110.9 x 46.7 x 15.6 mm and weights 73g
- Fast up/download (WCDMA: 384kbps)
- Full 3G Functions: Video Conference / Telepony, Video Streaming, Internet Full browsing, MMS ,e-mail etc..
- Camera: 1.3 MP + VGA (for Video Conference/Call)
- Its multitasking capability allows the use of the phone without turning off the music.
- Can play music with diffrent formats including MP3, AAC, WMA among others.
- 10MB internal memory and a supporting external memory slot.
- Connectivity: Bluetooth v.1.2, USB. 3G
Price: ~PHP6,300.00 / $100.00
Source(s): Gadgets Magazine July Issue
While this handset doesn’t have that ’girly’ physical appeal, the fact that it contains a full 3G functions plus a vast of usefull features and a low price tag, makes this phone appeal to the public.
