The LG U890 is a highly attractive & sleek 3G mobile phone which comes in a beautiful silver coloured casing with electric blue trim. The U890 has a smooth clamshell opening mechanism with dual colour screen so that the user can see information on the external screen. The phone weighs 104 grams & measures 99.5 x 49.8 x 17.5 which makes it a compact & slim mobile phone. The phone comes with 68 Mbytes of internal memory complete with a TransFlash™ memory card option which can expand the memory up to 512 Mbytes. The user can use the expandable memory to store music, photos & video. The U890 is a member of the U range designed by LG which includes the LG U880 which is also a 3G clamshell opening mobile phone.
The external screen allows the user to view information externally on the 1.17 Inch display which provides 96 x 96 pixel screen resolution. The internal screen provides a TFT 262k colour display on a 2.2 Inch screen which has a 176 x 220 pixel screen resolution. The user can use the photo ID features to create a personal feel to each contact in their phone book. The chosen photo ID of each contact will be displayed each time the contact calls. The user can change the look of the LG U890 by changing the colour scheme & menu themes on their phone.
The built in 1.3 megapixel digital camera provides the user with a camera which can rotate 180 degree & allows the user to take shots from all angles. The user can capture photos in detail with the 2 x digital zoom & 1280 x 960 in size. The camera comes with a integrated flash to ensure that the user captures a good shot even in duller environments. The user can select the multi shot options which allows the user to capture nine continuous shots. The landscape mode allows the user to capture photos in landscape as well as in portrait mode. The LG U890 comes with a photo album which the user can store all of their treasured photos in.
The user can easily access the video feature which can record, play & stream video. The video can be recorded & played in MPEG4 video format. The user can capture their memories & special moments in full colour action with the video feature. The video on demand feature allows the user to receive video reports that are streamed directly to the LG U890. The user can take part in a video call which creates a real feel to any call & the user can enjoy a video call with any other 3G compatible mobile phone user. The video feature comes with a video gallery so the user can store all of their video recording in the gallery easily.
The U890 comes with 3G technology which provides the user with a fast & efficient mobile phone with multi tasking capabilities. The Bluetooth™ technology provides the user with a wireless connection to any Bluetooth™ compatible device. The user can use the Bluetooth™ connectivity to talk handsfree with a Bluetooth™ headset & use Bluetooth™ to exchange files between compatible devices. The user can connect to other devices using a wired connection by using a USB cable. The tri band network allows the user to use their mobile phone in Europe & the US with ease. The network cover GSM 900, GSM 1800 & GSM 1900 which can switch between network bands automatically. The U890 comes with a WAP Internet browser which the user can use to surf the Internet.
The media player can play music MP3, AAC, Enhanced AAC+, AMR & WAV formats. The music player can be operated when the phone is in the closed position as the user can use the external quick music buttons & external display. The user can use the quick music buttons to select play lists, choose tracks, fast forward, rewind, skip music tracks backwards & forwards. The audio on demand feature allows the user to receive music reports which are streamed straight to the phone. The user can easily stream music between compatible devices using Bluetooth™ wireless technology with the support of A2DP to enjoy a wireless streaming experience. The user can listen to music using a wireless Bluetooth™ stereo headphones for a private listening experience.
The LG U890 comes with Java™ technology which allows the user to play exciting 3D games. The phone comes with pre loaded Java™ games & the user can download more games to suit their gaming needs. The user can stay in touch with other by using any of the messaging services which come on the U890. The text messaging service comes with predictive text input which provides a quick & easy input method for the user. The multimedia messaging service allows the user to create, send & receive messages containing text, sound & photos to any multimedia compatible device. The user can send multimedia messages with video recording or photos. The email service allows the user to send & receive emails quickly with the 3G network connection.
Specifications & Features
Screen
Internal TFT 262k Colour Screen (176 x 220 Pixels)
External TFT 65k Colour Screen (96 x 96 Pixels)
Imaging
1.3 Megapixel Digital Camera
2 x Digital Zoom
Flash
Rotating Lens
Multi Shot
Landscape Mode
Photo Album
Video Record (MPEG4)
Video Player (MPEG4)
Video On Demand Streaming
VideoTunes
Video Calling
Video Gallery
Picture Phonebook
Picture Wallpaper
Screensaver
Themes Display
Wallpaper Animation
Messaging
SMS (Text Messaging)
EMS (Enhanced Messaging)
MMS (Multimedia Messaging)
MMS Video Messaging
SMS Long
Email
Predictive Text
Sound
Media Player (MP3, AAC, Enhanced AAC+, AMR & WAV)
Music Tones (MP3 & AAC)
Polyphonic Ringtones (64 Voice)
External Music Buttons
Audio On Demand Music Streaming
Stereo Headphones
Entertainment
Java™ Games
Embedded Games
Downloadable Games
3D Games
Organiser
Calendar
Alarm Clock
Calculator
Phone Book
Stopwatch
Timer
Notes
Connectivity
3G
Bluetooth™
USB
GPRS
Network
Tri Band Technology (GSM 900, GSM 1800 & GSM 1900)
Internet
WAP Browser
Memory & Talk Time
68 Mbytes Memory plus TransFlash™ Memory Card up to 512 Mbytes
4 Hours Talk Time
131 Hours Standby
Weight & Size
104 g
99.5 x 49.8 x 17.5 mm