While official announcements are great, we can’t help but get a rush when we see things like this. Thanks to the guys over at GSM Help Desk, who were in attendance while LG showed off seven new handsets to the Dutch press, we’ve got a healthy batch of devices coming from the Korean handset manufacturer. And while some of them look pretty ordinary, there’s at least a couple in here that will catch an eye or two.
First up, is the LG GM205 (pictured above). This device is pegged as a music-oriented handset, and when it hits store shelves later this year, will come in a variety of colors (not just the orange/red you see here). The unit itself is equipped with Dolby Mobile Technology, so that means your music is going to sound great all the time, whether in your headphones or on the speakers. It’s also got a woofer, just to rub it in a little bit. You can put the device up to a speaker and listen to a song, and add it right there as a ringtone. Keeping up with the music trend, it’s also got an FM radio on board. On the back, there’s a 2MP camera, and expandable memory.
Next is the LG Jacquar 5, which we believe (just by the name) either won’t make it to the States, or if it does, will get a distinctive name change. This is a very simple device, aimed for those who just want to call, text, and use some of the media functions on the device, like listening to music. It’s not your next smartphone, basically. It’s even got a VGA camera on the back, which, we’ll be honest, we didn’t think anyone did anymore. It doesn’t look half bad aesthetically, but we don’t think this will be on any kid’s wishlist any time soon.
The LG GU230 is a slider, with a 1.3MP camera on the back, and expandable memory. There’s also a standard music player on this device as well (we’re beginning to see a trend here), but that’s about it. Much like the Jacquar 5, this is just a phone to get you through the day, not shock the socks off people. It’s got a nice design though, and the white color would probably attract a few onlookers.
Ah, the LG Pure. We can’t help but stare at this device. We’re not sure if that’s because it looks good, or if it’s strikingly familiar to another device out there, albeit one in the Personal Media Player region of markets. Either way, this device is for the mid-range, just inching past the previous devices in features. For example, the Pure’s rocking a 5MP camera on the back, and is capable of 3G speeds to upload those images. It’s also a slider, and one that doesn’t look half bad. The phone’s memory can be expanded to 32GB, which leads us to believe that this device is meant more as a media-heavy phone than anything else.
We’ve got another LG Viewty to stare at, as LG introduced the LG GT400 Smile, a touchscreen device capable of 3G speeds. It’s got a 5MP camera on the back, and like the Pure before it, it’s meant for the mid-range market. It too has expandable memory, but no mention of how much. It’s got a scratch-resistant screen, music player, and FM radio. From what we can see in the image, that looks like the same User Interface we’ve seen on previous LG devices, like the Xenon, so based just off that, there’s a chance this device might see State-side release.
As we continue to climb the ladder, we finally find the LG devices that may attract a more media-heavy, top-tiered customer. We also find LG’s 3D S-class User Interface, so take that as you want. Here, we’ve got the LG GT405. The widget-friendly UI is still there in its purest form, ready to be moved around the 3-inch touchscreen. It’s also got a 5MP camera, photo editing options, 3G, FM radio, MP3 player, Bluetooth, and has a MicroUSB 2.0 port. of all the devices, this one makes the top of the list for devices we might see locally.
Finally, we have a phone that’s designed for the messaging youth out there. It’s the successor to the LG KS360, and it’s appropriately entitled the KS365. It’s got a 2.4-inch touchscreen (we’d be willing to bet that’s a resistive screen), along with a slide-out full QWERTY keyboard. On the back, there’s a 2MP camera; on the inside we’ve got a music player and FM radio. It’s one of the more uniquely designed handsets, to say the least.
We should note that none of these devices have been officially announced, so a lot of things could change about these things well before we ever see them again. And if any of them do happen to see an official launch, we’ll be sure to let you know. So, let us know, which one do you want?
[via GSM Help Desk]
