Music lovers in India can get ready to kill the fatted calf. They are now going to be treated to the LG KP199, the latest addition by LG in its Dynamite series of music phones. The sleek handset is highly powered to address issues of otherwise major concern among Indian mobile customers namely the battery life.
A GSM tri-band phone, weighing just about 84.5 gms, the LG KP199 is a basic phone at its best. The phone boasts of a 1.77” TFT 262 K colour display in addition to multimedia features that include an MP3 player, FM radio, video recording with playback and 64 polyphonic tones. Sporting 60 MB internal memory, the music phone supports microSD expansion for external memory with connectivity options that include Bluetooth with A2DP as well as USB Charging and USB Data transfer.
“We at LG Mobiles thrive for offering the finest and most essential features to our consumers. Considering the importance and urge for communication, style and usability for the Indian consumer we have come out with some never before features in our mobile segment. KP199 is not just a product, but a package deal with all the important aspects, technology and features which are sure to entice and satisfy our consumers. The KP199, a fully loaded phone with advanced multimedia functions and long battery life will definitely appeal our customers.” remarked Anil Arora, Business Group Head, GSM, PCs and DAV, LG Electronics India.
Equipped with a high-capacity 1350mAH battery, the handset ensures users a talk time of up to 11 hours and a standby time of up to 30 days. The phone is additionally highlighted by an Anti Theft Mobile Tracker – the first for handsets of this type. The distinct feature automatically sends out messages on two pre-stored numbers in case you happen to lose it or it’s stolen. This enables the receiver to locate the phone along with the new number of the SIM inserted in the phone. Hold On there’s more! The feature also allows the phone to send messages to the two numbers after every 12 hours or whenever the phone is lost.
Featuring a VGA camera, the LG KP199 also offers support for English and Hindi languages with predictive word input T9. The device also allows users to enjoy uninterrupted access to NDTV Active.
Available in the Indian market, the LG KP199 is a great buy for a low-end handset at around Rs 4,390.