LG KF700

From Free with Contract The LG KF700 is a new multimedia phone that combines three input methods to create an amazingly intuitive user interface and provides instant access to features. £TBC Price details to be confirmed. Please check back soon or sign up to our mailing list for product announcements.

The LG KF700 is a new multimedia phone that combines three input methods to create an amazingly intuitive user interface and provides instant access to features.

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The world’s first phone with three separate input methods, the LG-KF700 itegrates a 3-inch touchscreen, alpha-numeric keypad and Shortcut Dial. Each of these input methods is assigned to the tasks at which it is most efficient, making LG’s highly intuitive interface possible. With its user-optimized navigation, all of the phone’s functions and features are instantly accessable.

LG has already established itself as a leader in phones with touch technology, and the LG-KF700’s 3-inch full touchscreen provides easy access to features and its wide aspect ratio makes it perfect for watching movies or browsing the internet. From the phone’s main screen users can flip through several handy widgets, including a calendar, scheduler, and memo pad, with the swipe of a finger. The large touchscreen also means that the phone can provide an adaptable on-screen interface, rather than tying users to a fixed, preset button layout.

The Shortcut Dial on the back of the phone quickly scrolls through six user-selected features by controlling a virtual dial on screen, rather than wasting time digging through menus. This can be done at any time, from any application, not just when the phone is idle. The Shortcut Dial can also be used to scroll through web pages or e-mails, adjust volume and perform other functions for which a wheel is naturally best.

Most of the new touchscreen phones currently available eliminate some formerly universal features like the alpha-numeric keypad. LG consumers said that consumers still wanted this particular feature, not only for its familiarity, but also because it simplifies the process of making phone calls and is excellent for typing text messages. For this reason, LG incorporated a slide-down alpha-numeric keypad into the LG-KF700.

Used together, the LG-KF700’s input methods become even more powerful and efficient. When browsing the internet on the wide touchscreen, the shortcut dial zooms in and out on websites. When sending text messages, the alpha-numeric keypad provides all of the letters, while frequently used symbols are readily available on the touchscreen. These symbols change based on users text messaging habits.

One of the LG-KF700’s powerful multimedia features is a full featured Web browser that provides full access to Google Search, Blogs, Gmail, Maps and Youtube. Support for HSDPA 3G networks makes web browsing extremely fast and makes other features like video telephony possible. Other features include an MP3 player, MPEG4 video player, 3.0 megapixel camera, Bluetooth connectivity and more. All of these multimedia features are packed into a slim and stylish package with a clean, minimalist look.

Whats in the box

• LG KF700 Handset
• User guide
• Software CD
• Battery
• Mains Charger
• Stereo Portable Handsfree
• USB Data Cable

Dimensions

• 102 x 51 x 14.5 mm

Weight

• 107g

Display

• TFT touchscreen
• 256K colours
• 240 x 480 pixels
• 3 inches

Networks

• GSM 900
• GSM 1800
• GSM 1900
• UMTS 2100
• HSDPA 7.2
• EDGE

Memory

• 90MB Internal Memory
• MicroSD card slot (TransFlash)

Connectivity

• USB Mass Storage Mode
• Bluetooth (including a2DP stereo music profile)
• Full internat browsing experience

Camera

• 3.15 mega-pixel CMOS
• Autofocus
• Video recording
• Secondary videocall camera
• LED Flash

Music

• MP3/WMA/AAC/AAC+/MPEG4 player
• FM Radio
• Stereo Bluetooth
• Mulit-task: other functions still available when player is minimized

Messaging

• SMS
• MMS (with video)
• EMS
• E-mail (POP3, SMTP, IMAP4)

Battery Life

• Standby Time: up to 340 hours
• Talk Time: up to 3 hours