GSMArena.com GSMArena.com

Tip us

1.5m
109k
RSS

EV

Merch

Log in

Login

I forgot my password
Sign up
  • Home
  • News
  • Reviews
  • Videos
  • Featured
  • Phone Finder
  • Deals
  • MerchNew
  • Coverage
  • Contact
ADVERTISEMENTS

LG introduce full-touch GT505 and QWERTY smartphone GW550

  • Post your comment
  • Comments (24)

17 June, 2009

LG Touch UI Windows Mobile CommunicAsia 2009

Two new LG handsets debuted at the CommunicAsia expo, held in Singapore this week. The fully-touch operated LG GT505 is designed with a focus on in-car GPS navigation, while the LG GW550 is targeted at heavy texters on a relatively low budget. Along these two, the already announced LG GW520 got some specs update.

LG GT505

LG GT505 is a touchscreen bar that comes with a 3" 256K-color WQVGA (400 x 240 pixels) display. It builds on the Korean company's experience with dedicated car navigation systems (mostly in the Asian market that is) to provide a seamless navigation experience.

The LG GT505 will come with WisePilot navigation preinstalled and quite naturally a built-in GPS receiver. Unfortunately the navigation license will be free only for the first month with a purchase necessary if you are to use it after that point.

LG LG LG LG LG
LG GT505

It seems LG GT505 will be using some new user interface, called A-class instead of the highly appreciated S-class one found in LG KM900 Arena and LG GC900 Viewty Smart. It also packs Wi-Fi, quad-band GSM and 3G with HSDPA connectivity and a 5 megapixel camera.

The LG GT505 will be available exclusively in the UK through Orange as LG GT500. Subsequent launch in other markets will come after evaluating the market reception. Unfortunately no information about the pricing is yet revealed.

LG GW550

LG GW550 comes in the QWERTY bar form factor and will run on the Windows Mobile 6.1 Standard OS. It will feature a 2.4" landscape TFT display of QVGA resolution. As customary for the class network connectivity is perfectly covered with quad-band GSM and 3G with HSPA on-board.

LG LG LG
LG GW550

The other noteworthy features of the GW550 are a 3 megapixel camera, USB and Bluetooth as well as stereo speakers. A microSD card slot will also be onboard to allow expanding the built-in memory.

At this stage, LG have been hesitant to reveal any information about the availability or the pricing of the GW550.

LG GW520

The LG GW520 has been around for a while now but its specs were unclear for the most part. Today LG decided to lift the curtain a little more and pretty much eliminate all uncertainties.

Specs-wise, we are looking at a 2.8" TFT display, capable of showing up to 262K colors, quad-band GSM support and dual-band UMTS (900/2100 MHz) with HSDPA. Targeted at the younger audience, the LG GW520 comes with threaded SMS, extensive social networking integration and a slide-out full QWERTY keyboard (think LG KS360).

LG LG LG LG LG
LG GW520

The LG GW520 will also sport a built-in accelerometer and some of those cool motion-based games. Unfortunately it's not all good news as the microSD card support is confirmed to only go as high as 8GB and not 16GB.

The LG GW520 will start shipping before the end of this month, but it seems that its price will be revealed only when it actually hits the shelves.

Source

Related articles
  • “LG IMS” Bug was causing some LG phones on T-Mobile to go offline “LG IMS” Bug was causing some LG phones on T-Mobile to go offline
  • Flashback: LG V40 ThinQ, the first penta-camera phone, aimed to lift the company's fortunes Flashback: LG V40 ThinQ, the first penta-camera phone, aimed to lift the company's fortunes
  • LG V60 ThinQ is now receiving Android 12 in the US LG V60 ThinQ is now receiving Android 12 in the US
  • Three LG phones will get Android 12 in Q2 2022 Three LG phones will get Android 12 in Q2 2022

Reader comments

K
  • Khoa
  • uA0
  • 19 Jun 2009

Hell yeah, LG GW550 I think it's a copy of Nokia E6x series. Nothing is special feature in this model, no wifi but a lot of connections. This is one point that makes this model useless. LG GT505 is the same Samsung Omnia, nothing new. And the last LG...

  • Reply
j
  • joe
  • Mx@
  • 18 Jun 2009

first

  • Reply
g
  • guys
  • 33G
  • 18 Jun 2009

find another place to play....

  • Reply
  • Read all comments
  • Post your comment
Total reader comments: 24

ADVERTISEMENTS

Phone finder

  • Samsung
  • Apple
  • Huawei
  • Nokia
  • Sony
  • LG
  • HTC
  • Motorola
  • Lenovo
  • Xiaomi
  • Google
  • Honor
  • Oppo
  • Realme
  • OnePlus
  • vivo
  • Meizu
  • BlackBerry
  • Asus
  • Alcatel
  • ZTE
  • Microsoft
  • Vodafone
  • Energizer
  • Cat
  • Sharp
  • Micromax
  • Infinix
  • TCL
  • Ulefone
  • Tecno
  • BLU
  • Blackview
  • Acer
  • Panasonic
  • Plum

All brands Rumor mill

ADVERTISEMENTS

Top 10 by daily interest

  Device Daily hits  
1.Nothing phone (1)59,604
2.Xiaomi Poco F433,956
3.Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra 5G22,336
4.Xiaomi Poco X4 GT20,995
5.Samsung Galaxy A53 5G19,733
6.Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max17,247
7.Xiaomi Redmi Note 1117,065
8.Samsung Galaxy A1315,196
9.Xiaomi 12S13,568
10.Samsung Galaxy A73 5G13,138

ELECTRIC VEHICLES

Watch the Kia EV6 try its best in a drag race with a Ferrari F355 Watch the Kia EV6 try its best in a drag race with a Ferrari F355 Fuel cell development issues force Hyundai to delay next generation NexoNew BMW i3 sedan and Touring will come from Mexico
ADVERTISEMENTS

Home News Reviews Compare Coverage Glossary FAQ RSS feed Youtube Facebook Twitter Instagram

© 2000-2022 GSMArena.com Mobile version Android app Tools Contact us Merch store Privacy Terms of use Change Ad Consent Do not sell my data