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Information & Review

LG Shine KE970 Overview

The LG KE970 Shine is a stunning slider phone with a 2.2 inch display that doubles as a mirror when not in use.

It has a 2 megapixel camera with a Schneider-Kreuznach lens that helps ensure perfect results, every time. Photos have a resolution of up to 1600×1200 pixels and the camera has autofocus, flash, zoom, continuous shoot and video record/playback.

There’s 70MB of internal memory and should you need more it can be expanded using a standard MicroSD memory card.

The multi-function scroll wheel makes navigation of menus easy. Other features include a good MP3 player, web browser, stereo Bluetooth and flight mode.

Shine is the second Black Label Series phone from LG. Its mirrored finish and metal body perfectly combine design and functionality.

The Phone That Will Make You Shine Shine, the phone that will make you shine, is a highly attractive mobile phone. The moment you place “Shine” on a table, you will notice how the attractive features of this phone catch the attention of those close by. This is a natural human reaction to all things that shine. Its design was inspired by the luxurious shine of metal, creating a simple yet chic look and feel that will undoubtedly make you and your phone stand out from the crowd.

Features

Exquisite Design with a Luxurious Metal Casing

Incorporating a mirror LCD screen and encased with the protective and alluring properties of stainless steel, the KE970 has been meticulously designed to leave a lasting impression.

A stunning screen that shines when needed, reflects when not

Hidden beneath the sleek, mirror finish of the KE970 lies a bright LCD screen that shines through when needed.
262,000 colour, 240×320 pixel QVGA display.
Use the screen as a viewfinder for the 2 megapixel camera.
Supports Photo ID so photos of contacts will appear on the screen as soon as they call.
Customise your display with photos or wallpaper to make it truly your own. With the support of Flash Lite, use exciting Flash files to decorate your screen.

2 Mega pixel camera with Schneider-Kreuznach certified lens

Stunning 2 megapixel camera featuring a Schneider-Kreuznach certified lens.
Schneider-Kreuznach is world renowned manufacturer of industrial and photographic optics. This fantastic lens helps ensure perfect results, every time.
Autofocus
Flash
Take photos up to an amazing 1600 x 1200 in size
2 x digital zoom
6-time continuous shooting feature
Store photos and videos in the KE970′s photo or video gallery. You can even store them on an MicroSD memory card.
Take and send photos to your friends using Bluetooth, MMS and Email.
Supports PictBridge technology so you can print your photos without the need of a PC.

Multi-function scroll key

Incorporating an intuitive design, navigate settings, contacts, messages, documents, photos and videos with the minimum of effort using the KE970′s multi-function scroll key.
The key allows you to scroll up, scroll down and button press making navigation an easy task.

Music and video at your fingertips

With the built in music player, listen to your favourite tunes on the go.
Quickly access your music by pressing the dedicated MP3 button.
The music player supports MP3, AAC, AAC+ and AAC++ file formats.
Use MP3, AAC and AAC+ and polyphonic files as ringtones
Record 3GP videos and playback your favourite moments using the video capabilities of the KE970.
Various settings and effects are available to help ensure your videos look great, every time.
The KE970 also supports Flight Mode meaning that the KE970′s calling abilities are disabled so you can still listen to music, watch videos play Java games and more in locations where mobile phones are prohibited, such as aboard aeroplanes

Wireless connectivity with Bluetooth

Bluetooth technology allows wireless communication between compatible devices. Talk handsfree with a Bluetooth headset or exchange files with another Bluetooth compatible device.
Supports A2DP so you can stream music, in stereo, to a compatible Bluetooth device such as a Bluetooth stereo headset!

Expandable memory slot and portable mass storage device

MicroSD memory card slot will ensure that you will always have space for more. Support memory cards up to 2GB in size.
Connect the KE970 to a PC using the supplied USB cable and it will become a mass storage device. Drag and drop files such as music, photos, videos and more straight to the phone and you can carry them with you wherever you go. No software is required for the PC, simply plug and play!

Document Viewer

With an inbuilt document viewer you can view and transport .ppt, .doc, .pdf, .xls and .txt files

Specification

Features

Camera	2M, AF CMOS

Java	MIDP 2.0

Weight	118g

Standbytime	800m Ah, LI-Ion

Messaging

SMS/EMS/MMS	●/●/●

Video MMS	●

E-mail	●

Predictive Text Input (T9)	●

Size

Weight	118g

WAP Version	2.0

MIDI	40

Bluetooth	1.2

Basic Specifications

Type	Slider

RF band	900/1800/1900(Tri-band)

Dimension [LxWxD] (mm)	99.8 x 50.6 x 13.8

Weight with Batt. Standard (g)	118g

Standard Battery, Max (mAh)	800mAh Li-Ion

Stand-by Time, Max (hrs)	Up to 280hrs

Display External LCD (pixel) #of Color	External LCD (240×320 QVGA) Number of Colours (262,000)

Vibration Alert	●

SIM Toolkit	●

Data/Fax	●/●

GPRS	●

Internet

WAP (version)	●(2.0)

Download/Save as Support	●/●

Data Connectivity

USB/PC Sync	●/●

PIM

Scheduler/Alarm	●/●

Phonebook (# of names)	●(1000)

Personalization

Wallpaper/Screen Saver	●

Picture/Ringtone Downloading	●/●

Advanced Features

Java (version)	●(MIDP 2)

Key Tone Effect	●

Built-in Game (# of games) / Java Game (data CD)	●

VOD/AOD	●/●

Image/Video Capture	●/●

Camera	●(2 megapixel, autofocus, certified by Schneider-Kreuznach)

Camera Zoom	Digital x2

Internal Memory (MB)	50mb

External Memory (MB)	●(MicroSD)

MP3	●

Voice Memo	●

Bluetooth	●

Accessories

Strap	●

Travel Adapter	●