LG unveils the 5 megapixel LG KG920 cameraphone, which also features a 4x digital zoom and 180 degree twist design. The LG KG920 will be available from early August at The Carphone Warehouse.

LG Mobile Press Release
                 
London, 27th July 2006 – LG Mobile (LG) announces the first 5 Mega-Pixel digital camera phone to arrive in the UK, the LG KG920. Leading the camera phone market, LG Mobile bring the KG920 to the UK in silver with a unique camera-style form, the KG920 boasts an innovative twist design that allows the camera to rotate up to 180 degrees. A UK first, the LG KG920 is set to outperform even the latest digital cameras available in the UK market with its multitude of photographic capabilities. Within its super-slim, compact form, the KG920 packs a powerful 4x digital zoom for crystal clear close-up shots. With summer season well underway, the handset is ideal to capture the perfect snaps whilst on holiday abroad or out and about in the UK.

From the Northern Lights in Alaska to Ayers Rock in Australia, the KG920 can capture stunning scenery beautifully with the landscape mode, and safari shots are no longer confined to professional photographers alone, with the 4x digital zoom allowing intimate shots with animals at a distance. For sport enthusiasts wanting to photograph their favourite team in action, the handset even offers a sports mode for fast paced shots.

For night time party snaps and romantic portrait shots, the first-rate flash reaches up to distances of 1.5 metres to capture those important shots. The innovative twist design means the handset can rotate up to 180 degrees, this makes it ideal to take self portrait photos or alternatively, to ensure group shots fit everyone in by allowing the group to see the LCD display whilst posing for the shot.

Alongside taking stunning photos, the KG920 also offers melodic entertainment so music lovers can enjoy listening to their favourite tunes on the class-leading MP3/AAC music player, and save a combination of music and photos to the 256MB memory card included with the handset.

John Barton, Sales and Marketing Director at LG Mobile, said: “By launching the LG KG920, we have demonstrated that LG Mobile is the UK leader with unprecedented photographic innovation. With the KG920 offering 5 Mega-Pixel camera quality, consumers no longer need to carry a separate digital camera, which not only benefits keen photographers who want to travel light but also sets a precedent for all future camera phones.”

The LG KG920 will be available from early August at The Carphone Warehouse. For further information on LG mobile handsets, please visit www.lgmobile.com. 

Features
Intergrated 5 Mega-Pixel Camera
4 x Zoom and Xenon and LED Flash
Data & Audio Bluetooth
MP3 player, AAC, AAC+
8MB + 256 MB memory card
PC sync direct to PC
E-mail, SMS

Specifications
-      Radio Band: 900/1800/1900MHz
-      Dimensions: 108mm x 50mm x 18mm
-      Display: QVGA 2.0” colour 262k TFT
-      Talk Time/Standby Time: 180min / 180hr
-      Weight: 130g

About LG Electronics, Inc.
LG Electronics, Inc. (Korea Stock Exchange: 06657.KS) is a global force in electronics, information and communications products with 2004 annual sales of US $38 billion (consolidated). With more than 66,000 employees working in 73 subsidiaries in 39 countries around the world, LG Electronics is comprised of four main business companies including Digital Display, Digital Media, Digital Appliance, and Mobile Communications.

LG Electronics Mobile Communications Company is the world’s leading manufacturer of WCDMA (UMTS), CDMA and GSM handsets, and the fastest growing manufacturer of mobile phones worldwide. The company provides a total range of wired and wireless solutions, and is rapidly establishing a global presence as it cultivates international market share in 3G handsets. For more information please visit www.lge.com