[MobileRatty] tag: megapixel

LG KC780 Emerges

Sat, 11 Oct 2008 13:33:57 +0000

After a bunch of leaked photos over the last couple of weeks, the KC780 officially joins the LG sharp-shooter ranks. Succeeding the affordable LG KC550, the KC780 is aiming at the mid-range market.

LG KC870

The main highlight of LG KC780 is quite obviously its 8 megapixel autofocus camera. It is also capable of shooting D1 (720 x 480 pixels) resolution videos at the cool 30fps. The camera has a long list of sweet sounding features. Those include face and smile detection, beauty shot, image stabilization and ISO 1600.

The display of LG KC780 is a 2.4" 262K-color unit of QVGA resolution. Some of the other niceties on-board are Bluetooth v2.1 with EDR, USB v2.0 and a microSD card slot that tops 140MB of built-in storage. There is no 3G support, so EDGE will have to do for network data transfers.

The LG KC780 is also able to stream live video over Bluetooth connection with PC, which is a great way to have a webcam on you at all times.

The LG KC780 will be the mere 13.9mm thick, which is a feat considering the 8MP shooter and the large display. The tri-band (900/1800/1900) handset will start shipping as early as November this year at a price that's yet to be announced.

Posted by: John

Written by: GSM Arena

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Original post blogged on b2evolution.

LG KC780 to be launched soon

Sat, 11 Oct 2008 08:06:46 +0000

LG Electronics is back again with a with yet another 8 megapixel shooter in the form of the LG KC780. This slim handset concentrates mostly on digital photography (and basic communications) as its strongest suite, so if you’re looking for an all rounder cell phone, you can give the LG KC780 a pass. First of all, I must note that the 13.9mm thickness is rather fetching, and despite its apparent slimness, LG managed to squeeze in a 2.4″ widescreen LCD display (perfect to capture those portrait shots) and a Schneider-Kreuznach certified lens that is able to shoot high quality photos that will surely amaze you at first glance.

One of the smart technologies found in the LG KC780 is Face Detection, and this will automatically find and focus on people’s faces so that the photographer is able to capture clearer portrait shots. In addition, LG’s Smile Detection technology is smart enough to recognize the angle of people’s mouths and adjust focus for faces. Good to see such features appear on a cell phone, where they were once the domain of dedicated digital cameras. While the LG KC780 won’t have the full functionality of a digital camera, it has enough to make this function as a backup just in case your primary shooter dies due to lack of battery or some other unfortunate inconvenience. You will be able to choose from automatic modes, a Beauty Mode that removes spots and imperfections on people’s faces, high ISO 1600, SmartLight setting for optimal brightness settings and an integrated Image Stabilizer.

You can also capture DVD resolution video with this, although I won’t expect many to use this feature due to the amount of memory such files take up. Other features include Bluetooth connectivity, a webcam function and Motion Sensor games. You will be able to pick up the LG KC780 this November in Europe, to be followed by Asian releases in due time.

Press Release

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Simple 3G phone Samsung SGH-A637 now available on AT&T

Sat, 11 Oct 2008 07:19:39 +0000

AT&T has added a new simple 3G phone from Samsung. Aside from boasting a 3G radio, the Samsung SGH-A637 hardly impresses anyone. To be fair, there’s a 1.3 megapixel camera, 1.9-inch screen, Bluetooth, integrated GPS and microSD card slot on board. Supported services include MobiTV, Cellular Video, XM radio, AT&T Mobile Music and AT&T Navigator. And that’s about it. The device seems ideal for seniors or those who want to fall in love in modern 3G services. In the latter sense, Samsung’s candybar seems like an ideal starting point…

[Via: slashphone]

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NEW HTC TOUCH VIVA

Sat, 11 Oct 2008 06:40:00 +0000

HONG KONG — HTC Corporation, a global leader in mobile phone innovation and design, introduced the HTC Touch Viva™. Continuing HTC’s touch-phone tradition, the Touch Viva™ utilizes TouchFLO™, HTC’s finger-touch optimized navigation experience enabling quick, one-touch access to the people, messages and information people want.

“The HTC Touch Viva™ embodies our commitment to build a family of touch phones that are powerful and stylish but also offer something to everyone,” said Peter Chou, president and CEO, HTC Corporation. “Whether you’re a professional or a student you can now get an HTC touch phone with a beautiful touch user experience.”

Next Generation TouchFLO™ Technology for the Ease of Touch
HTC Touch Viva™ blends an affordable touch phone with the benefits of the latest version of HTC’s TouchFLO™ user interface, which enhances users’ experience with their finger-tip browsing. The compact design houses an ultra-sensitive touch screen for navigation through contacts, media and web pages with new TouchFLO™, the latest in HTC's unique touch screen interface technology. Effortless to use and working in perfect harmony with the phone's main functions, the Touch Viva™ offers users the perfect welcome to touch-screen control. In addition, with Windows Mobile 6.1 Professional, users can easily synchronize their calendar, contacts, emails and more with their personal computer.

Superb Vision Quality
Users can flip through their album artwork, pictures and videos as if they were picture cards in the palm of their hands on the sharp 2.8" screen. They can also visit their favorite websites, enjoy YouTube videos and make the most of Google Maps when they really need to call on them, when they’re already out and about.

Coupled with the 2 megapixel camera that allows truly quality stills and videos, HTC Touch Viva™ enables the capture of precious moments along the way.

Unparalleled Connectivity and Storage
HTC Touch Viva™ supports quad-band GSM/GPRS/EDGE connectivity allowing most flexible usage by users. Committed to improving Web browsing, HTC provides a new customized mobile Web browser that enables easy viewing and effortless navigation of Websites in the way they are designed to be viewed on a PC. The device is also equipped with an additional microSD™ slot for expandable storage to fit the different needs of users.

Availability & Suggested Retail Price
The Touch Viva™ will be available in October 2008 in Hong Kong with suggested retail price of HKD2,880. From product launch date till October 31, 2008, each purchase of HTC Touch Viva™ at HTC Preferred Authorized Resellers’ outlet, customer can get one free 4GB microSD™ card (limited stock only).

HTC Touch Viva™ Key Specifications

Processor
TI’s OMAP™ 850, 201MHz

Operating System
Windows Mobile® 6.1 Professional

Memory
ROM: 256MB; RAM: 128MB

Dimension
104.5mm (L) x 59mm (W) x 15.75mm (T)

Weight
110g (with battery)

Display
2.8” TFT-LCD touch-sensitive screen with QVGA resolution

Network
Quad-band GSM/GPRS/EDGE 850/900/1800/1900MHz
(Band frequency is operator dependent)

Device Control
HTC TouchFLO™/4-way navigation control with Enter button

Connectivity
•Bluetooth® 2.0 with EDR and A2DP for stereo wireless headsets
•Wi-Fi®: IEEE 802.11 b/g
•HTC ExtUSBTM (11-pin mini-USB 2.0 and audio jack in one)

Camera
2.0 mega-pixel colour camera

Audio
Built-in microphone and speaker
Ringtone supported formats:

•MP3, AAC, AAC+, eAAC+, WMA, WAV, AMR-NB, AMR-WB and QCP
•40 polyphonic and standard MIDI format 0 and 1 (SMF)/SP MIDI

Battery
1100mAh rechargeable Lithium-ion battery

Standby/Talk time
Up to 270 hours/up to 480 minutes
(The above are subject to network and phone usage)

Expansion Slot
microSD™ memory card (SD 2.0 compatible)

AC Adaptor
Voltage range/frequency: 100-240V AC, 50/60Hz, DC output: 5V and 1A

LG-KC780 the Slim Portrait Phone

Sat, 11 Oct 2008 04:05:51 +0000

LG Electronics announced their slim portrait LG-KC780 phone. The handset equipped with 8 Megapixel Camera with special feature that make it graet photo in portrait shooting (and thats why it’s called portraid phone). This slim phone has only 13.9 mm thick with 2.4 inch widescreen LCD display. The design will makes you fell easy to use the phone. The Camera has Schneider-Kreuznach certified for the lens, it’s mean you’ll get high quality and sharp photo.

This phone has smart technologies for the auto-fucos. With the face recognition, the camera can detect the people’s face and get the best focus for it. Another great technologies is the smile detection to recognize the angle of poeple’s mouth and get the focus to the faces.

The handset will go on Europe market in November 2008 and expanding to Asia the next time.

The World Slimmest Waterproof Handset is Belong to Sharp

Sat, 11 Oct 2008 00:53:47 +0000

Sharp claims that the world slimmest waterproof hanset is their’s. They show the Softbank 824SH on CEATEC 2008. This handset will be available in Japan market. The handset has dimention of W50.0 × H105.0 × D15.3 mm. Check out the complete feautre list below before take it home.

* 2.8″ Widescreen QVGA LCD
* 3.2 Megapixel Camera
* Digital TV (One Seg)
* Media Player
* microSDHC™ Memory Card (sold separately)*7
* Bar (QR) Code Reader
* Bluetooth®
* IrDA
* Simple Mode
* PC Site Browser
* Global Roaming Service
* 3G High Speed
* PC Mail
* Graphic Mail
* Chaku-Uta Full®/Chaku-Uta®
* E-Comics
* S! Appli
* S! Music Connect
* S! Information Channel
* S! Quick News
* Customized Screen
* S! Town
* S! Friend’s Status
* S! Circle Talk
* Video Call*8
* S! FeliCa (Mobile Suica)
* S! Familiar Usability
* S! Addressbook Back-up (SAB)

The Signal (IntoMobile Podcast: Episode 3)

Fri, 10 Oct 2008 19:12:15 +0000

Welcome all to Episode 3 of The Signal!

The BlackBerry Storm came rolling in this week, complete with a 90% chance of advertisements from both Verizon and Vodafone. The next BlackBerry Curve, model number 8900, also peeked its head out on T-Mobile Germany. We also take a minute to fawn over HTC’s WiMAX version of the Touch HD in Russia and pray that it’ll come to Sprint’s XOHM network sometime this century. Short episode this week on account of Will being out of commission, but we still take a good solid look at the BlackBerry Storm and where it’s going.

The week’s big news and download link for The Signal: Episode 3 behind the jump!

Music by Krazy Baldhed.

Thanks to MediaFire for hosting!

Download the MP3 of The Signal: Episode 3. (00:14) iTunes podcast application has been made… look out for The Signal in the iTunes store this week!

Headlines

BlackBerry Storm officially launched

Rumors

HTC’s first WiMAX handset emerges
RIM Frankensteining Storm and Bold to make near-HD monster?
LG Prepping a Windows Mobile Device for Launch on AT&T?
Samsung Propel coming to AT&T; Young texters rejoice!
Mid-range LG UX585 Rhythm coming to US Cellular
AT&T Samsung a867 Eternity caught in the wild
Samsung T919 ‘Behold’ Coming to T-Mobile Soon
Best Buy Presentation Leaks Ship Dates for Several Highly Anticipated Devices
HTC Touch HD not coming to the US?
New Sony Ericsson ‘Kate’ C912 Cyber-Shot Images
LG KS500 smartphone in works?
Verizon adds Samsung Sway, Motorola Rapture VU30, VU204
BlackBerry Pearl Flip launches first in Italy
3G Pantech C610 for $29 at AT&T
CDMA BlackBerry Pearl Flip on the way?
BlackBerry Application Center Coming With Storm OS 4.7

Releases

Motorola unveils VC6096 industrial PDA phone
BlackBerry 8900 shows up on T-Mobile Germany
Sprint Launches Sign-Up Page for BlackBerry Curve 8350i
LG’s 8-megapixel slider gets official
Motorola Q11 gets real
Samsung GT-S3600 clam brings bits of the Soul design to the masses
BlackBerry Curve coming to Virgin Mobile Canada
Nokia announces 24k GBP white gold Vertu Signature
INCRUDO Phantom is the most durable luxury handset

P.S: My new microphone sucks.
P.P.S: I really like the word “obviously”.

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Samsung SGH-a637 at AT&T for $50

Fri, 10 Oct 2008 19:05:00 +0000

AT&T has a new Samsung cellphone codenamed SGH-a637, which is considered an entry-level in the phones world, and that is why it only costs $50 after the rebate and 2-year contract.

It features a 1.9-inch LCD screen in which you can watch the videos that were recorded with a 1.3-megapixel camera, and also use the AT&T Navigator service to have some GPS assistance. The internal memory has 51MB of capacity, and the extra slot to increase that space if for microSD memory cards.

Other basic fictions include bluetooth A2DP, POP3 for email, access to AT&T Video Share service to make video calls, and being a quad-band phone.

The Sprint HTC Touch Diamond Review

Fri, 10 Oct 2008 14:05:25 +0000

You might remember that when I attended the Seattle Mobius in May, I was given the European version of the HTC Touch Diamond, which for network reasons I opted to have sent to Mitchell in Australia. The Diamond version he received and reviewed was at first glance nearly identical to the Sprint version I’ll be covering today, with the exception of their back sides.

During his testing period, Mitchell found that he liked the small size of the device, the multitude of radios packed in that small package (HSDPA, WiFi, BT, GPS and FM), the sharpness of the 2.8″ VGA screen, and the 3.2 megapixel camera. Qualities which he found disappointing were the radio strength, the device’s sluggish response time when using the TouchFlo 3D interface, the battery life, the auto-screen rotation, and the faceted back which didn’t allow the device to lay flat.

Mitchell’s verdict was a reluctant Fail, and as he summarized, “I had very high hopes for the Diamond; I wanted it to wipe the smile off Apple’s face, and be a proper competitor to the unstoppable iPhone. But alas it isn’t. It has too many flaws to be a competitor, and to be honest it has too many flaws full stop.”

Can you blame me for not being too excited when it was later announced that Sprint would carry the US version?

However, with memories of the faster processor and updated ROM introduced by HTC when they released the US version of their Touch (versus its European cousin), I thought it might be worthwhile to revisit this particular device, to see if Mitchell’s complaints were still warranted.

Let’s see how the US version fared…

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LG Electronics Announces the LG-KC780 with Face Detection

Fri, 10 Oct 2008 11:53:13 +0000

LG Electronics announced 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 is a slim slider phone at just 13.9 mm thick, but manages to include a large 2.4-inch widescreen LCD. The phone is designed to ensure that its myriad camera features are convenient and easy to use. A Schneider-Kreuznach certified lens ensures that the LG-KC780’s camera takes high quality photos that are sharp and clear.

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.

Other people-focused features on the LG-KC780 include easy-to-use shot modes that help make people look their best. 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.

Great memories can happen anywhere and the LG-KC780 has a number features that ensure great shots no matter where they are taken. The LG-KC780 can almost see in the dark with adjustable light sensitivity up to an amazingly high ISO 1600. 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.

For those times when a picture is not enough, the LG-KC780’s D1 Video recording captures DVD-resolution video of every exciting moment. This means that movies captured on the handset will still look great when played back on a large screen TV.

The LG-KC780 is a full featured handset and includes the latest in mobile phone technology, including Smart Bluetooth, which opens up a number of new options when the phone is connected to a personal computer. For example, the phone’s camera can be used as a webcam for use in online conversations. Unlike USB webcams, this world’s first feature means that the camera can easily move with the user, as long as the phone stays within Bluetooth range.

Transferring the 8 megapixel photos that the phone takes is also far simpler thanks to Bluetooth. In addition, Smart Bluetooth makes it easier to send and read text messages, allowing them to be typed and viewed on the computer. The LG-KC780’s fun goes beyond its picture-taking capabilities; Motion Sensor Games make it easy to get into the action.

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).