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LG Shine (KE970)
Encyclopedia
The LG Shine is a slider-style mobile phone
manufactured by LG Electronics
, the second installment of LG Black Label Series, followed by LG Secret
in 2008. Originally marketed in Asia as the LG
Cyon
SV420, LG expanded the phone to other markets including the Europe, South America, and parts of North America. The LG Shine is similar to the LG Incite.
The clamshell shiny metal phone (VX8700
), for CDMA carriers such as Verizon Wireless
, Bell Mobility
and Telus Mobility
, is also known as the LG Shine or Shine Flip and it was released around the same time as the KE970. Despite the differences in the form factor, otherwise the features and appearance of the KE970 and VX8700 are similar.
case. The display is a large 2.25-inch (240x320 pixels) screen capable of 256,000 colors, which doubles as a mirror when the screen is not used. Instead of the touch-sensitive controls found on the LG Chocolate
, it uses a scroll bar for up and down navigation and two buttons for side-to-side navigation.
North America has 2 modified versions of two is that the ME770 has the 850 MHz (U.S./Canada/Latin America/Brazil) and the KE770 doesn't.
In July 2008, LG Electronics
unveiled the LG Shine "Titanium
Black". Offering the same features as the original LG Shine, the full metal bodied jacket has received a makeover, turning it a dark metallic grey.
launched the LG "Shine x Andy Lau
Special Edition". The phone comes complete with the actor's own handwriting inscribed motto on the back of the phone which says "Heaven is where the kind hearted people are."
unveiled the LG Shine " Gold ". Offering the same features as the original LG Shine though, in a shiny gold colour. This version was somewhat more expensive than the standard edition.
Mobile phone
A mobile phone is a device which can make and receive telephone calls over a radio link whilst moving around a wide geographic area. It does so by connecting to a cellular network provided by a mobile network operator...
manufactured by LG Electronics
LG Electronics
LG Electronics is a global electronics and telecommunications company headquartered in Yeouido, Seoul, South Korea. The company operates its business through five divisions: mobile communications, home entertainment, home appliance, air conditioning and business solution...
, the second installment of LG Black Label Series, followed by LG Secret
LG Secret
The LG Secret is a 3G slider-style mobile phone manufactured by LG Electronics. It is the third phone in LG's "Black Label Series", following the LG Chocolate and LG Shine...
in 2008. Originally marketed in Asia as the LG
LG
LG may refer to:*LG Corp., a South Korean electronics and petrochemicals conglomerate*LG Electronics, an affiliate of the South Korean LG Group which produces electronic products* Lawrence Graham, a London headquartered firm of business lawyers...
Cyon
Cyon
Cyon is LG Electronics' Korean mobile phone brand. LG established the brand in 1997. Like all other mobile phone brands in Korea, they feature the latest technologies such as cameras, internet access, and TV through IP.-Origin of the name:...
SV420, LG expanded the phone to other markets including the Europe, South America, and parts of North America. The LG Shine is similar to the LG Incite.
The clamshell shiny metal phone (VX8700
LG VX8700
LG VX8700 is a thin clamshell mobile/cellular camera phone designed and manufactured by LG, for CDMA carriers such as Verizon Wireless, Bell Mobility and Telus Mobility....
), for CDMA carriers such as Verizon Wireless
Verizon Wireless
Cellco Partnership, doing business as Verizon Wireless, is one of the largest mobile network operators in the United States. The network has 107.7 million subscribers as of 2011, making it the largest wireless service provider in America....
, Bell Mobility
Bell Mobility
Bell Mobility is a CDMA and HSPA+ based wireless network and the division of Bell Canada which sells wireless services in Canada...
and Telus Mobility
Telus Mobility
Telus Mobility is a division of Telus Communications which sells wireless services in Canada on its numerous networks. They currently have three different networks based on three different technologies: CDMA and HSPA+ on its mainstream networks, plus iDEN via its Mike division...
, is also known as the LG Shine or Shine Flip and it was released around the same time as the KE970. Despite the differences in the form factor, otherwise the features and appearance of the KE970 and VX8700 are similar.
Design
The LG KE970 takes on a slider form; featuring a polished-metal exterior and stainless steelStainless steel
In metallurgy, stainless steel, also known as inox steel or inox from French "inoxydable", is defined as a steel alloy with a minimum of 10.5 or 11% chromium content by mass....
case. The display is a large 2.25-inch (240x320 pixels) screen capable of 256,000 colors, which doubles as a mirror when the screen is not used. Instead of the touch-sensitive controls found on the LG Chocolate
LG Chocolate
LG Chocolate refers to several LG model phones.The new LG Chocolate design*LG Chocolate , the EU/Asia/Canada LG Chocolate*LG Chocolate The original LG Chocolate design*LG Chocolate , the South Korean Original LG Chocolate...
, it uses a scroll bar for up and down navigation and two buttons for side-to-side navigation.
North America has 2 modified versions of two is that the ME770 has the 850 MHz (U.S./Canada/Latin America/Brazil) and the KE770 doesn't.
Features
- All metal design
- Mirror finish display
- QVGA display resolution
- 2 megapixel autofocus camera with Schneider-Kreuznach lens
- Scroller navigation
- microSD memory card slot up to 2Gb
- Office documents viewer
- Slim design
- MP3 Player
- USB Connection
- Bluetooth 1.2
- Voice Messaging
Titanium Black Edition
LG Electronics
LG Electronics is a global electronics and telecommunications company headquartered in Yeouido, Seoul, South Korea. The company operates its business through five divisions: mobile communications, home entertainment, home appliance, air conditioning and business solution...
unveiled the LG Shine "Titanium
Titanium
Titanium is a chemical element with the symbol Ti and atomic number 22. It has a low density and is a strong, lustrous, corrosion-resistant transition metal with a silver color....
Black". Offering the same features as the original LG Shine, the full metal bodied jacket has received a makeover, turning it a dark metallic grey.
Andy Lau Edition
In August 2008, LG ElectronicsLG Electronics
LG Electronics is a global electronics and telecommunications company headquartered in Yeouido, Seoul, South Korea. The company operates its business through five divisions: mobile communications, home entertainment, home appliance, air conditioning and business solution...
launched the LG "Shine x Andy Lau
Andy Lau
Andy Lau MH, JP is a Hong Kong Cantopop singer, actor, and film producer. Lau has been one of Hong Kong's most commercially successful film actors since the mid-1980s, performing in more than 160 films while maintaining a successful singing career at the same time...
Special Edition". The phone comes complete with the actor's own handwriting inscribed motto on the back of the phone which says "Heaven is where the kind hearted people are."
Iron Man Edition
In May 2008, an extremely limited Iron Man edition was issued. The 21 made had a red case, gold plated highlights, and an 18k gold battery coverGold Edition
In July 2007, LG ElectronicsLG Electronics
LG Electronics is a global electronics and telecommunications company headquartered in Yeouido, Seoul, South Korea. The company operates its business through five divisions: mobile communications, home entertainment, home appliance, air conditioning and business solution...
unveiled the LG Shine " Gold ". Offering the same features as the original LG Shine though, in a shiny gold colour. This version was somewhat more expensive than the standard edition.
Awards
- Red dot design awardRed dot design awardThe Red Dot Design Award is an international product design prize awarded by the Design Zentrum Nordrhein Westfalen in Essen, Germany. There are prize categories for product design, design agencies, and design concepts. Since 1955, designers and producers can apply for the prizes with the winners...
- LG Shine won the Red dot design award 2007 - Shiny Awards 2007 - Best Fashion Mobile