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Prada is official? The title indicates this, but I don’t really see any clear cut indications of this in the article titled, "LG and Prada phone officially introduced". There are more details than we’ve seen previously though. Update, there is more info to be found here HERE and a teaser HERE.

"I’d remind you that there was introduced another “unique phone with the completely sensor interface” on January 9 – a legendary before the announcement iPhone from Apple. It seems we deal with the founder of the phone series with sensor control. By the way, touchscreen phones are very popular in China and some other Asian countries, but they are operated by the stylus pen while the iPhone recognizes only fingers. As for the KE850, it’s not yet clear how the interface is implemented."

The specs of the PRADA Phone:

• GSM/EDGE (900/1800/1900 MHz)
• 3” display
• 2-megapixel camera with flash
• Music player – MP3, ACC, ACC+, WMA, RA
• Video player – MPEG4, H.263, H.264
• User’s interface with Macromedia Flash
• File viewer (ppt, doc, xls, pdf, txt)
• microSD slot
• 800 mAh battery
• Bluetooth 2.0 and USB 2.0
• Dimensions – 98.8×54x12 mm

Remember that this phone was 1st brought to the table by Dial-a-Phone back in December, I made this post : LG Prada phone pics surface

Source: Mobile-review.com

Press Release

Seoul – LG Electronics, a pioneer in consumer electronics and mobile phones, and PRADA, one of the world’s leading brands in the luxury goods industry , unveil the first completely touch screen mobile phone. The PRADA Phone by LG (KE850) is a real breakthrough in the industry, as it is a unique, sophisticated and elegant mobile phone with the first complete advanced touch interface.

LG and PRADA have worked closely together on every aspect of the product, from handset development to marketing combining the attention to detail and uncompromising quality of PRADA design with the trademark technological innovation of LG mobile.

“We at LG are exceptionally proud of the PRADA Phone by LG” says Dr. Scott Ahn, President & CEO of LG Electronics Mobile Communications Company. He continues, “The two companies have worked together seamlessly towards a truly shared vision, to develop one of the most beautifully stylish handsets the market has ever seen.”

PRADA’s involvement extends beyond exterior aesthetics to the key elements of the user experience such as the advanced touch interface, ring tones, pre-loaded content, mobile phone accessories and the exclusive leather case, inspired by the classic Italian craftsmen tradition.

Visiting LG Headquarters in Seoul, Korea, Mr. Patrizio Bertelli, President and CEO of PRADA, said: "As we do with ready-to-wear and accessories, we were looking at a break-through. Consistent with our approach, we are not branding an existing product; rather, Miuccia and I have been working with LG to give this new phone a very strong character and unique style, both in its contents and in its design. We, just like our partners at LG, are known for the attention to detail and uncompromising quality of our products. And we find these characteristics in the new mobile phone."

The PRADA Phone by LG introduces the world’s first advanced touch interface which eliminates the conventional keypad making the overall usage experience a highly tactile one. An extra wide LCD screen maximizes visual impact, allowing the user to benefit from several key features of the phone, including the 2 megapixel camera featuring Schneider-Kreuznach lens, video player and document viewer capacity. Above all, these features contribute to the phone’s beautifully sleek and simplistic appearance.

Glowing icons on the face of the phone disappear when not in use to reveal a pure, un-adulterated black exterior. The phone is ultra thin (just 12 mm), nonetheless it hosts an array of additional multimedia functions, including an MP3 player and a music multitasking function for messaging. It also boasts an external memory slot, allowing the user to increase memory capacity for images, music and film clips.

The PRADA Phone by LG will be available with prices starting from 600 Euros in mobile dealerships as well as selected PRADA stores in the UK, France, Germany and Italy as of late February, 2007, followed by countries in Asia such as Hong Kong, Taiwan, and Singapore from late March, 2007. The Korean version of the phone is scheduled to launch in the second quarter of 2007.

For further information on LG mobile handsets, please visit www.lgpradaphone.com

Features

· Capacitive Touch Screen
· Music Player (MP3, ACC, ACC+, WMA, RA)
· Music Multitasking (Messaging)
· Video Player (MPEG4, H.263, H.264)
· Macromedia Flash UI
· Document Viewer (ppt, doc, xls, pdf, txt )

Specifications

· EDGE Tri-Band (900/1800/1900)
· 98.8 × 54 × 12 mm
· 2M CMOS Camera / LED Flash
· External Memory Slot (Micro SD)
· Innerpack Battery 800mAh
· Bluetooth 2.0, USB 2.0, USB Mass storage

About PRADA

PRADA is one of the world’s leading brands in design, production and distribution of luxury ready-to-wear, handbags, small leather goods, footwear, eyewear and fragrances. PRADA, together with Miu Miu, Church’s, Car Shoe and Azzedine Alaïa, is part of the PRADA Group, which operates 237 stores in major markets around the world and distributes its products through a network of selected, high-end multi-brand shops and luxury department stores.

About LG Electronics, Inc.

LG Electronics, Inc. (KSE: 06657.KS) is a global leader and technology innovator in consumer electronics, home appliances and mobile communications, employing more than 82,000 people working in over 120 operations including 80 subsidiaries around the world. Comprising four business units — Mobile Communications, Digital Appliance, Digital Display and Digital Media with 2006 global sales of US $38.6 billion — LG Electronics is the world’s largest producer of CDMA handsets, air conditioners, optical storage products, DVD players and home theater systems.

LG Electronics Mobile Communications Company is the world’s leading provider of UMTS (WCDMA), CDMA and GSM handsets, which have been designed to improve the value of customer life. With a total range of wired and wireless solutions, the company is rapidly establishing a global presence and growing its international market share in 3G handsets. For more information, please visit www.lge.com.

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