|
|
LG Offers More Details of Flagship Touchscreen Phone
LG has given more details of the LG ARENA (LG-KM900) phone, which was previewed last week. ARENA, LG's new flagship model for 2009 features a totally new 3D user interface, which in some regards reflects how some Linux based computers can be configured to work. It is also the first and currently the only multimedia phone for the global market to use Dolby Mobile from Dolby Laboratories.
"What really makes ARENA special is its intuitive 3D S-Class UI, which is unlike anything that has appeared on a phone before," said Dr. Skott Ahn, President & CEO of LG Electronics Mobile Communications Company. "We surveyed consumers and found that they were unhappy with current interfaces. They wanted a simple, fast and fun way to use multimedia and other features, but also an experience that was dynamic and interesting. We've done this so well with our brand new S-Class UI that it will set new standards for handsets in both functionality and fun."
ARENA's S-Class UI was designed from the very start to leverage the advantages of touchscreens to eliminate unnecessary menus and steps. At its core is a cube layout that provides four customizable home screens that provides fast access to all features by flipping the cube with the flick of a finger. With multiple faces, the cube allows for four times more shortcuts than a single screen, making menus easier to access.
Also created with fast access in mind are ARENA's Elastic Lists, which make it easier to browse through contacts and other catalogued information. When touched, list items stretch like a rubber band to provide more detailed information, options or easy editing. This eliminates the extra step of switching to a new screen, saving time and making it easier to browse to other choices as well.
Going one step further, its Tactile Analogue Alarm Clock and Radio Tuner make it almost feel like moving a clock's hands or turning an actual dial.
LG ARENA's large 3.0-inch full touchscreen display has WVGA resolution, which is four times sharper than QVGA. D1 recording capability captures DVD-resolution video, while for added fun and versatility, ARENA can record 120 frames per second slow motion video. The camera is a 5 megapixel model.
ARENA can handle hundreds of music and movie files with 40 GB of storage, including 8GB of internal memory and a micro SD slot. The powerful battery provides up to 30 hours of MP3 playtime and 300 hours of standby time.
The phone supports both HSDPA networks and Wi-Fi connectivity.
The phone also supports Google Mobile Service which includes Google search, Google Maps, Gmail, YouTube and Google Blogs. A-GPS and geo-tagging are also possible. ARENA's multi-touch capabilities greatly enhance the web surfing experience.
ARENA will initially be available in Europe in March and then globally.
Posted to the site on 17th February 2009