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LG Launches LG-KC780 Slim 8 Megapixel Slider Phone, Available in November

Kim Poh Liaw — Thu, 09 Oct 2008 09:12:37 +0000

Already mentioned in their previous LG KC910 announcement, LG announced today the launch of its LG-KC780, a slim 8 megapixel camera phone with special features that make it ideal for shooting portraits. The LG-KC780 has about the same thickness as Samsung Pixon at around 13.9 mm (it was previously announced as 13.7mm by LG), comes with a 2.4-inch display screen and a slider form factor phone body. A Schneider-Kreuznach certified lens is used with a maximum of 8 megapixel resolution and 1600 ISO.

Several of the LG-KC780’s smart technologies focus around the most expressive part of a person, the face. Face Detection automatically finds and focuses on people’s faces to allow photographers to take clearer pictures. Part of this feature relies on LG’s Smile Detection technology, which can recognize the angle of people’s mouths and adjust focus for faces. With Smile Shot enabled the camera automatically triggers the shutter when it determines that the subject is smiling. And with Beauty Mode users can remove spots and imperfections on people’s faces, making sure the faces appear bright and clear in photos. If an image is too bright, however, LG’s SmartLight setting automatically fixes it. A built-in Image Stabilizer ensures that pictures come out clear and sharp, even in shaky situations.

The LG-KC780 also calls their Bluetooth a Smart Bluetooth. The phone’s camera can be used as a webcam for use in online conversations. Unlike USB webcams, the phone’s camera connects to your PC through the Bluetooth connection. In addition, Smart Bluetooth makes it easier to send and read text messages, allowing them to be typed and viewed on the computer.

Unlike other 8 megapixel camera phone who are always packed with lots of wireless connectivity options, The LG KC780 should have a lower price as it comes without 3G, built in WiFi and GPS. LG-KC780 will go on sale in November 2008, in Europe, later expanding to CIS and Asia, including India, Thailand, Hong Kong and China. LG expects that the LG-KC780 will build on the leadership the company established with its multimillion selling Viewty and enhance its lineup of 8 megapixel camera phones, along with the recently released an 8 megapixel touch screen multimedia phone, LG Renoir (LG-KC910).

Some live photos were already leaked in previous spyshots here

LG KC780 Live Photos!

Kim Poh Liaw — Fri, 03 Oct 2008 03:46:13 +0000

Some live photos of LG KC780 8 megapixel camera phone are sent to GSM Arena by a anonymous. The live photos are also include a side by side comparison with LG Renoir KC910, the first 8 megapixel camera phone from LG. The LG KC780 has a smaller display screen, it may not be a touch screen but is the slimmest at 13.7mm thick.

The LG Renoir KC910 will be available in the market this month. According to the recent announcement it will first available in Europe, follow by Asia, Latin America and CIS in November, the Middle East and Africa in December and China in January of 2009. The 13.95 mm Renoir will be available in titan black and other color options depending on operator.

The LG KC780 will be officially announced this month.

Source [GSMArena]

LG KC780 8 Megapixel Camera Phone is the Slimmest with 13.7mm Thickness

Kim Poh Liaw — Thu, 02 Oct 2008 14:53:22 +0000

In yet another LG Renoir KC910 press releases, LG has confirmed that it will announce a 8 megapixel camera phone in October. The upcoming LG KC780 is the slimmest, but just about 0.1mm slimmer than Samsung Pixon at 13.7mm

Other than the little info of LG KC980, LG has also revealed its plan on LG Renoir KC910 release plan. After making its initial debut in Europe in October of this year, Renoir will come out in Asia, Latin America and CIS in November, the Middle East and Africa in December and China in January of 2009. The 13.95 mm Renoir will be available in titan black and other color options depending on operator.

Official Photo of LG KC780 8 Megapixel Camera Phone Leaked

Kim Poh Liaw — Tue, 30 Sep 2008 02:45:43 +0000

GSMAreana has managed to obtain a press photo of the new 8 megapixel camera phone, the LG KC780. The slider phone was first leaked last week and is the second 8 megapixel camera phone from LG after LG KC910. Although it is built in slider form factor, GSMArena said it will be slimmer than Samsung Pixon which is at least less than 13.8 mm for the thickness. Detail specifications is still unknown at the moment. Expect it to support GSM Quadband network and VGA video recording. The first LG KC910 is scheduled to be available in the market in October next month.

Source [GSMArena]

Rumor: More 8 Megapixel Camera Phone: The LG KC780

Kim Poh Liaw — Thu, 25 Sep 2008 14:17:59 +0000

By next year you should have more 8 megapixel camera phone to choose from. Rumor is saying that LG will be launching their second 8 megapixel phone called KC780. Built in slider form, the LG KC780 has a full touch screen and able to capture video in VGA resolution. Its camera will support red eye reduction, face detection and image stabilizer. It is not sure if the KC780 will have the Xenon flash module too. LG has just announced the KC910 8 megapixel camera phone early this month.

Source [idnes.cz]