Device Arena

LG Electronics (LG), a global leader and technology innovator in mobile communications, announced today that more than five million LG-KP500 “Cookie” mobile phones have been snapped up worldwide since its launch nine months ago. This gives Cookie the distinction of being the fastest selling device among LG’s range of full touch screen phones.

“Achieving five million units in sales in only nine months is proof that we’re on track with our goal to make Cookie a phone that’s loved by everyone,” said Dr. Skott Ahn, President and CEO of LG Electronics Mobile Communications Company. “Our strategy to provide a full touch screen phone at an affordable price has succeeded beyond our original expectations. If the current trend continues, we expect to see Cookie hit sales of 10 million by the end of this year.”

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LG Electronics (LG), a leader in consumer electronics and mobile communications, has published its 2009 Environmental Report (http://www.lge.com/sustainability) containing details of the company’s environmentally-focused initiatives and progress to date.

After having published two previous sustainability publications which included LG’s environmental efforts, the company recognized the need to share more details of its environmental expertise based on its experience as a manufacturing and technology company. LG decided a stand-alone Environmental Report, separate from its Sustainability Report, would give the subject matter more attention.

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LG LX290 from Sprint ® is an easy-to-use slider with four conveniently-located shortcut keys for quick access to texting, email, personal calendar and alarm. This compact wireless device features a 1.3 megapixel camera, 2.5mm headset jack, Picture Messaging as well as Sprint Navigation to get you there faster with full-feature GPS navigation, including voice and on screen turn-by-turn driving directions and more than 10 million business listings. Sprint Mobile Email provides easy one-touch access to personal and work email including AOL/AIM ® , Yahoo!, Windows Live™, Hotmail ® and more.

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LG LX370 from Sprint® is an easy-to-use vertical slider, providing the customer with a sleek, powerful device. This compact mobile phone is loaded with Sprint One Click for quick, customizable access to what you need Now, a 2.0 megapixel camera to capture important moments instantly, Stereo Bluetooth®, as well as Sprint Navigation to get you there faster with full-feature GPS navigation, including voice and on screen turn-by-turn driving directions and more than 10 million business listings. Music-lovers will also value LG LX370’s MP3 player with microSD memory card slot with up to 16GB card capability. Also, easy access to personal and work email including AOL/AIM®, Yahoo!, Windows Live™, Hotmail® and more!

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LG Electronics (LG), a global leader and technology innovator in mobile communications, today announced the launch of the LG-GM730, its newest handset in LG’s smartphone line with advanced features that are also easy to use. This is the first smartphone to offer the new version of Windows Mobile 6.1, integrated with LG’s advanced 3D S-Class User Interface. The LG-GM730 will be on display at CommunicAsia 2009 in Singapore from June 16-19.

The LG-GM730 was designed for fast and easy operation so users can experience the latest smartphone features without spending too much time or effort with the user manual.

“Users, especially beginners, find smartphones to be too complicated for everyday tasks because of their unfamiliar and complex environments,” said Dr. Skott Ahn, CEO of LG Electronics Mobile Communications Company. “The combination of Windows Mobile and our new S-Class UI will make the LG-GM730 the most functional and easiest to use smartphone ever created. Starting with LG-GM730, we are introducing a new direction for phones that are smart and advanced but at the same time, user-friendly.”

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