LG Tone (HBS-700) Wireless Bluetooth Stereo Headset - Retail Packaging - Black/Orange by LG

The LG Tone (HBS-700) Wireless Stereo Headset brings you the high quality audio experience of stereo sound with the convenience of Bluetooth technology. Up to 10 hours of listening/talk time keeps you connected to your music and social life whenever you need it. With its unique form factor and sleek design, the LG Tone has an around-the-neck wearing style, ensuring you comfort throughout the day--ear the LG Tone all day without realizing you even have it on.

The Magnetic Ear Phones snap into place in the stylish, streamlined Memory Flex Neck Strap for easy storage, and they pop out just as easily for comfortable wear. Music controls right on the neck strap mean you can leave your phone in your purse or backpack and still play, pause, rewind, or fast forward.

Wear it at work, while you are shopping, at the park walking your dog, lounging at home, or working out at the gym. Because it's water resistant, you can work out as hard as you want without worrying about breaking a sweat!

You'll never miss a message with LG's free BT Reader app (Android OS), which lets the LG Tone read your incoming text messages in real time. A vibration will alert you of an incoming call and with the intuitive controls located on the neck strap, you can navigate phone calls and media easily without having to physically touch your handset. The LG Tone has multipoint capability, allowing you to stream music from your phone or computer and switch seamlessly to a call on your mobile device all from the neck band controls.

In addition to up to 10 hours of talk and music playing time, the LG Tone offers up to 360 hours (15 days) of standby time. It also includes last number redial, voice dial, call reject, and call waiting functionality (phone dependent).

Key Features

• Unique around-the-neck design that's lightweight and comfortable for all-day use
• Exceptional audio with noise suppression and echo cancellation
• Convenient power slide switch
• Intuitive talk and music controls
• Battery status check and vibrating call alerts
• SMS Reader app (Android OS)
• Up to 10 hours of talk time

What's in the Box

LG Tone (HBS-700) Wireless Stereo Headset; AC adapter; multi-size ear gels; quick start guide

Technical Details

• Stereo Bluetooth headset for wireless music plus call functionality
• Magnetic ear buds snap into place when not in use; music controls on neck strap
• Free BT Reader app (Android OS) reads your incoming text messages in real time
• Up to 10 hours of talk time and 15 days of standby time
• This Wireless Bluetooth Stereo Headset delivers high quality Stereo Audio and Full Calling features in a sleek, comfortable design
• Water resistant for use with Active Lifestyles

LG Doubleplay: Innovative Android with Dual Screen

LG Doubleplay: Innovative Android with Dual Screen
Rtk Lee

LG has just released the newest multimedia phone with sliding design Doubleplay name. Of course the use of the name was not without purpose. LG Doubleplay has a main screen HVGA 320 × 480 pixels and a .. additional screen in the middle of its physical keyboard. Maybe we've seen the concept of two screens like this several years ago primarily on Samsung and LG phone output itself, but it's not so Doubleplay QWERTY phones can be said to present something new.

Using Android 2.3 Gingerbread, Doubleplay who have supported this 7.2Mbps HSDPA only weighs less than 100 grams (98g). The main screen uses TFT HVGA 320 × 480 pixels, while he was carrying a camera with 5MP resolution already flash. But there is something uncomfortable. Rumored LG Doubleplay use microUSB connector for 3.5mm headphone jack and not as widely used.

Doubleplay will go on sale early November. Seems quite interesting if LG is also releasing this smartphone, considering the price is very affordable for Android smartphones like. Well, we'll wait.

LG G-Slate 4G Android Tablet (T-Mobile)

LT-Mobile G-Slate 4G Android Tablet (T-Mobile)
by LG

LG G-Slate 4G Android Tablet (T-Mobile)

5.0 out of 5 stars Fast, Sleek, and Android! It's got it all., April 27, 2011
By A. Weinrod (Kirkland, WA)  
This review is from: T-Mobile G-Slate 4G Android Tablet (T-Mobile) (Wireless Phone Accessory)


I have had my G-Slate for a little more than 24 hours. I will update this review if anything new comes up.  I considered getting the iPad 2 but was put off by the plan and no 4G. Sure, I could get a wifi version... I had a chance to handle the G-Slate last week and liked it a lot. I have an Android phone (Samsung Vibrant) and have been very happy with Android over the last couple of years (Google Voice, what a lifesaver), so was attracted to the Android Honeycomb platform angle and Flash compatibility. I also thought that Google Maps with navigation would be great on the 9-inch screen (and it is! - but more on that later.) 


I was a bit taken aback that there was no user guide of any kind included in the box, though that might have been a quality assurance glitch and it was just missing. I actually had to hunt for the power button - covered by a little green protector film for shipping and nicely concealed on the upper right edge of the top of the device. Once I got it turned on there was no more confusion, though. 


The screen is beautiful - nice and bright. It registered all my touches and essentially disappeared from my notice as an interface, which is what I want a touchscreen device to do. When held vertically the screen orientation shifts quickly when you move from "up" to "sideways", but it wasn't so successful flat on a horizontal surface - a minor point really, especially once I get a dock or stand for it. 


The finish is an attractive mocha color and it seems like it will resist scratches and scuffs well. 


The rear camera is in fact horrible in low light, until you turn on the led flash. The front facing camera seems better in low light. The G-Slate comes with an HDMI cable - I was going to take some video and play it back on the TV _ I did have a chance to see this feature in action during last week's demo, so I think it will work great, even on a 55-inch TV. The 3-D camera gimmick is a little mysterious to me, but it is not hard to change it to a standard 2-d camcorder in the menu. (To be fair, my 8-year-old thinks the 3D camera is the best thing ever!) 


Setting up wifi worked just like my Android phone - simple. Setting up e-mail, ditto. 


I made a brief Skype call to check the quality while on 4G. It worked really well while I was on the call (15 or 20 minutes) and my mother said the picture looked great on her end - she couldn't believe I was on a wireless tablet. I imagine this will also work fine on wifi, though I will be sure to plug it in to deal with the battery drain. 


I logged into the Market and immediately saw all the apps that I had purchased for my phone, with little "install" buttons displayed - I thought that was a nice touch, eliminating the need for me to look for the stuff I already have licenses for, and also not automatically downloading apps I might not want for the tablet. I downloaded Google Earth, Maps, and a few other essentials. 


Google Earth is a standout - I love the multitouch interface and zooming and changing the orientation was all super snappy on 4G or wifi. 


The G-Slate comes with Need For Speed which is a fun example of the kind of game possible on the tablets - tilt to steer, etc. My daughter loves it but I think I will not play it much. On the other hand, free is never a bad thing. 


The sound quality seems really, really good to me, based on a few videos and the NFS game. I haven't tried it for music yet but I'm not planning to use the slate much for that anyway. The volume gets quite loud at the top end - nice for Skype etc. 


I checked out a trial issue of Road and Track using the included Zinio Reader app. The magazine images and articles were well suited to the format and I could see myself buying more content for the Reader. 


I used Google Navigation in the car on the way home - much preferable to the phone, due to the G-Slate's larger screen. Traffic layer came up in no time flat as well. 

Of course, no tablet trial is complete without a long Web session. I love the tabbed interface (in Android! finally! although I do understand why it's not so sensible for a 4-in. smartphone screen) and I had no trouble navigating sites, using menus, or accessing Flash content. 


All in all, I think this will be a great device for portable web access, Skype, and entertainment. Battery life has been quite sufficient with overnight charging. 


I would recommend this device to anyone who is in the market for a tablet, especially if you are an Android fan. The build quality seems solid, the essentials are all there, and there's enough developer power in Android to produce lots of innovative apps. I would check the 4G coverage map before you buy, if you plan to use it out and about.


Technical Details

• Google integration with preloaded Andriod Apps
• Android 3.0 operating system (Honeycomb)
• 5.0 MP rear-facing camera with LED flash and stereoscopic 3D recording
• Full HTML web browser with Flash 10.1 support
• What's in the Box: LG G-Slate tablet, standard battery, charger, USB cable with gender adapter, 3D glasses, quick start guide, user manual
• Network Compatibility: GSM

Dimensions
Size (LWH): 7.48 inches, 4.74 inches, 0.47 inches
Weight: 13.44 ounces

G-Slate 4G Android Tablet (T-Mobile) Specifications

T-Mobile G-Slate 4G Android Tablet (T-Mobile)
by LG

G-Slate 4G Android Tablet (T-Mobile) Specifications

Product Description
Making the most of your time is essential, so let the T-Mobile G-Slate with Google (by LG) be your constant companion. It lets you seamlessly interact with your life at home and on the go. The large 8.9" HD screen with multi-touch capability not only handles multiple open apps but also allows you to videoconference, watch HD movies, play games, and more. Plus, the innovative 3D video camera captures real-life moments. And you'll always be connected on the grid at blazing-fast speeds up to 4G.

Make the most of your time with blazing-fast speeds up to 4G. 

NVIDIA Tegra2 Technology with 3D
The NVIDIA Tegra2 dual-core processor combined with T-Mobile's 4G network creates fast and seamless multi-tasking computing. The powerful T250 Tegra2 processor enables you to watch supported content in 3D using the included 3D glasses.


Advanced Imaging
The G-Slate has a 2.0 MP front-facing camera for video conferencing, a 5.0 MP rear-facing camera with flash for image capture, and 3D and HD video recording to bring memories to life.


High-Definition Media Viewing
8.9" HD wide-screen, 3D-capable multi-touch display, and playback with HDMI will satisfy everyone from gamers to multimedia users and movie buffs. Watch content in 720p on the G-Slate, or use the HDMI output to watch true HD content on 1080p HD external displays.


World-Class Browsing
Experience browsing more like a desktop, and less like a phone with the built-in Webkit-based Android browser. Multitask with multiple open tabs, bookmark syncing from other devices, privacy settings, and more.


Tethering and Hotspot Capability
Share a wired connection via tethering or wireless Wi-Fi connection with up to 5 devices using the G-Slate's hotspot capabilities.


Stay Social
Connect and quickly send updates to Twitter, Facebook, MySpace, or added social networks. Chat with friends and family using instant messaging (IM) services like Google Talk, AIM, or Yahoo! Messenger.


Android 3.0 Honeycomb
Specifically optimized for devices with larger screen sizes such as tablets, the Android 3.0 platform (dubbed Honeycomb) introduces a brand new, truly virtual and "holographic" UI design. Five customizable Home screens give you instant access to all parts of the system--no matter what screen or app you're in--and each Home screen offers a familiar launcher for access to all installed applications, as well as a Search box for universal search of apps, contacts, media files, web content, and more.


Multitasking in Android 3.0 is easier than ever, and you can use the Recent Apps list in the System Bar to see the tasks underway and quickly jump from one application context to another. You'll even see a snapshot of the last screen viewed in that app as a visual reminder. The Android onscreen keyboard has also been redesigned to make entering text fast and accurate on larger screen sizes.


Other features in Android 3.0 Honeycomb include:

• Scrollable and stacked widgets let you scroll or flick through content within the widget itself, on the home page, without opening the application.
• Unobtrusive notification system displays icons for different notifications (messages, downloads, system updates, etc.) in the lower right corner. Just touch the digital time display to open the entire notification panel.
• Redesigned YouTube application with a 3D gallery.
• Android Market for Android 3.0 is your one-stop-shop for eBooks, games, and applications.

A Complete Web Experience, with Support for Adobe Flash
With Android 3.0, the G-Slate provides support for Adobe Flash, delivering a complete web experience to help you explore, discover, and interact. You'll enjoy more satisfying social networking, games, streaming video and more, with all the animations you expect.


Vital Statistics
The G-Slate weighs 22.9 ounces and measures 9.56 x 5.88 x 0.49 inches. Its 6400 mAh lithium-ion battery is rated at up to 300 minutes of talk time, and up to 280 hours (11+ days) of standby time. It runs on the 850/1800/1900 MHz and 900/1700/2100 MHz GSM (Tri-Band/Tri-Mode) frequencies and transmits data using HSPA+.


What's in the Box
T-Mobile G-Slate with Google (by LG) tablet, standard battery, charger, USB cable with gender adapter, 3D glasses, quick start guide, user manual.


Google Integration

• Android Market for browsing and downloading thousands of free and paid apps
• Preloaded Android Apps: Browser, Calculator, Calendar (Google or Corporate), Camera, Clock, Contacts, Email, Gallery, Messaging, Music, News & Weather, Phone, Settings, Video Player, Voice Dialer, Voice Search, YouTube
• Google Applications: Gmail, Google Search, Google Voice Search, Google Latitude, Google Maps, Google Places, Google Talk
• Google Maps Navigation with spoken turn-by-turn directions showing real-time traffic and 360° views of the destination
• OS & Software

Android 3.0 operating system (Honeycomb)

• Quick Office for viewing, editing, and creating Microsoft Office files right on your phone
• Need For Speed Shift HD (demo version)
• Tethering and hotspot capability to share your Internet connection with up to 5 devices
• T-Mobile TV, Wi-Fi Calling, Zinio Reader, NOVA, Qik, Telenav GPS Navigator, Tegra Zone, and more

Connectivity & Hardware

• 1GHz dual-core processor for faster downloads, faster streaming media, and advanced multitasking performance
• NVIDIA Tegra2 T250 graphics for extreme HD and gaming performance
• T-Mobile's 4G Network for three times faster download and upload speeds than standard 3G
• Wi-Fi Connectivity (802.11b/g/n)
• Bluetooth Version 2.1 + EDR (Enhanced Data Rate)
• HDMI output to share content with HDMI-enabled HDTVs
• FOTA-capable for over-the-air firmware upgrades

Camera

• LED flash and 3D recording. View larger
• 5.0-megapixel rear-facing camera with LED flash and stereoscopic 3D recording
• 2.0-megapixel front-facing camera for video conferencing
• 1080p HD and 3D video recording and playback
• Video recording time up to 30 minutes in HD

Communications & Internet

• Full HTML web browser with Flash 10.1 support
• Virtual QWERTY keyboard
• Full messaging capabilities including SMS text, MMS picture/video and IM instant messaging

Multimedia

• 3.5mm headphone jack
• Video player for MPEG-4, H.263, and H.264 formats
• Music player for MP3, AAC, AAC+, eAAC+, WAV, and WMA Formats
• T-Mobile TV for instantly watching HD TV anytime, anywhere
• Tablet-optimized YouTube and YouTube 3D to easily find and view videos, including 3D, or upload and share captured 3D video

Memory

• 32GB internal memory
• 1GB of DDR2 RAM for efficient multitasking

T-Mobile Network Features
High-Speed Data Connectivity via T-Mobile's 3G/4G Network
The G-Slate is compatible with T-Mobile's UMTS/HSDPA/HSPA+ 3G/4G network, which operates on the 1700/2100 MHz AWS spectrum, and it can achieve theoretical download speeds of up to 21 Mbps. It's designed to automatically connect to the best available network (4G, 3G, or GSM/GPRS/EDGE) to provide faster data speeds when accessing the Web.


In areas where the 3G/4G network is not available, you'll continue to receive service on the via T-Mobile's EDGE network (which stands for "Enhanced Data Rates for Global Evolution"). This high-speed, mobile data and Internet access technology is fast enough to support a wide range of advanced data services (with average data speeds between 75-135Kbps), including full picture and video messaging, high-speed color Internet access, and e-mail on the go.


T-Mobile's Expanding, Super-Fast 4G Mobile Broadband Network
As of February, 2011, T-Mobile has upgraded its traditional 3G network to HSPA+ 4G in 200 major metropolitan areas across the U.S.--cover 200 million people across the country--with plans to continue rolling out this network upgrade throughout 2011. With typical download speeds that are on par with or faster than competing 4G technologies, T-Mobile's HSPA+ network provides fast data speeds--up to 3 times faster than AT&T and Verizon's standard 3G networks--while allowing simultaneous voice and data capabilities for the ultimate wireless voice and data experience. You'll enjoy faster Web browsing, uninterrupted video streaming, and quicker app downloads.


T-Mobile's 4G mobile broadband network (powered by HSPA+) provides a theoretical capability of up to 21 Mbps peak download speeds, with average download speeds typically in the 5 to 8 Mbps range.

LG Quantum Windows Phone (AT&T)

LG Quantum Windows Phone (AT&T)

LG Quantum Windows Phone (AT&T)

Windows Phone 7 came along with just enough fanfare to catch people's attention. Even with the ill-fated Kin on their recent record, Microsoft managed to raise some excitement and anticipation for their latest foray into handheld computing. And this time, it met and exceeded all expectations. 


There were several smart things Microsoft did with Windows Phone. One, they moved as far away from Windows Mobile 6.5 as possible. Windows Phone is a new breed, and has none of the ponderous weight of that operating system. Next, they satisfied their small but loyal handheld fanbase by, essentially, creating the Zune Phone we asked for. Also, they managed to cleverly elude all of the (ignorant) ridicule the Zune brand of electronics has endured by not labeling the device as such. But, as those who've played with the amazingly simple and sexy interface of the Zune HD recognize, this phone's workings are essentially the same, albeit matured and expanded upon. Then, Microsoft successfully implemented what is arguably their best project aside from the computer OS, Xbox Live. Another sure way to gain followers, putting some of the Xbox 360 experience in our pockets, at last! 

The other elements of Windows Phone are equally impressive. A mobile version of Office comes with the phone. Whatever your preferred email provider is, it'll interface fully with the phone (I use Gmail). Responsiveness and reliability are a joy. Every aspect of the phone shows careful attention to detail, a great sense of artistry, and a mature understanding of what a mobile device should be. 


I went into an AT&T store to check out the available hardware. I was a bit disappointed that Microsoft opted to contract out their hardware instead of going the proprietary route, a la Apple, simply because the Zune HD hardware is so good. But these phones are still impressive. I chose the LG model for its materials and finish, which I found to be the best of the three. The Samsung, while attractive, was simply not on par with the solid, quality finish of the LG, and the HTC's slide-out speaker seemed a little too gimmicky for me. The Quantum's keyboard wasn't strictly a requirement, since the onscreen keyboard is quite good. But it is a bit easier for my fingers, and is very high quality and solid feeling. The 16GB capacity also made it easy to bring all my media from a Zune to the phone, which is now my main device. The LG phone also offers a Play To feature, which is essentially a Windows Media Center extension, allows you to stream media to your Xbox 360 via a wireless home network. Microsoft has included a free game, Ilomilo, which has undeniable charm, and is strongly reminiscent of the excellent original artwork that Zune Originals offers for their custom players. It's a joy to behold. 

I can't recommend this phone highly enough. Finally, an alternative to the iCulture not only exists, but harnesses the power of some of the biggest and best established media and productivity entities around. not only that, but the whole experience is pure art, and some of the best work Microsoft has ever produced. The only thing better than this? The sound of an achievement unlocking right there in the palm of your hand :)