OTHER CONFIGURATIONS ▼  LG KU970 ShineDiscontinued | OTHER CONFIGURATIONS ▼  LG KE970 ShineDiscontinued | |
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Construction | ||
| Height | 99.8mm (3.93") | 99.8mm (3.93") |
| Width | 50.6mm (1.99") | 50.6mm (1.99") |
| Depth | 13.8mm (0.54") | 13.8mm (0.54") |
| Dimension | 99.8x50.6x13.8mm (3.93x1.99x0.54") | 99.8x50.6x13.8mm (3.93x1.99x0.54") |
| 3D SIZE | ||
| Weight | 120gr (4.23oz) | 119gr (4.2oz) |
| Form Factor | Slide | Slide |
| Material | ||
| Colors | ||
Usability | ||
| Display Resolution | 240x320px | 240x320px |
| Display Size | 34x45mm (1.34x1.77") ~182PPI | 34x45mm (1.34x1.77") ~182PPI |
| Display Diagonal | 2.2" | 2.2" |
| Display Type | 256K TFT | 256K TFT |
| Secondary Display Resolution | ||
| Input | Numeric Keypad | Numeric Keypad |
| Talk Time | 2 hours, 50 minutes | 3 hours |
| Standby Time | 10 days, 20 hours | 11 days, 16 hours |
| OS | ||
| Java | MIDP 2.0 | MIDP 2.0 |
| Vibration | Available | Available |
| Ringtone | Polyphonic | Polyphonic |
Hardware | ||
| Chipset | ||
| Processor | ||
| GPU | ||
| Ram | ||
| Internal Memory | 512MB | 50MB |
| External Memory | microSD | |
| Camera Resolution | 2 Megapixel | 2 Megapixel |
| Camera Flash | LED | LED |
| Camera Lens | Schneider Camera Optics | |
| Optical Zoom | ||
| Front Camera | 0.3 Megapixel | |
| Second Front Camera | ||
| Front Camera Flash | ||
| Other Functionalities | ||
| Speaker | Mono | Mono |
| Battery Capacity | 800mAh | 750mAh |
| Battery Type | ||
Connectivity | ||
| WIMAX | ||
| WiFi | ||
| UPnP | ||
| NFC | ||
| USB | 1.2 | v1.1 |
| Bluetooth | v1.2 | v1.2 |
| Positioning System | ||
| TV Receiver | ||
| TV Out | ||
| Audio Output | ||
| Radio | ||
| Ethernet | ||
| Infrared | ||
Cellular Network | ||
| Network Compatibility | GSM 1800, 1900, 900 UMTS 2100 HSPA 2100 | GSM 1800, 1900, 900 |
| SIM Cards | Mini | Mini |
| PTT | ||
| HSCSD | ||
| GPRS | Class 10 | Class 10 |
| EDGE | Class 10 | |
| AMPS | ||
| CDMA2000 1xEV-DO | ||
Operators | ||
| World Compatibility NO ACCESS 2G (GSM) 3G (UMTS) 3.5G (HSDPA) 4G (LTE) |  |  |
| Bharti Airtel | GSM 1800 / GSM 900 / UMTS 2100 / HSDPA 2100 | GSM 1800 / GSM 900 |
| Vodafone India | GSM 1800 / GSM 900 / UMTS 2100 / HSDPA 2100 | GSM 1800 / GSM 900 |
| Reliance Communications | GSM 1800 / GSM 900 / UMTS 2100 / HSDPA 2100 | GSM 1800 / GSM 900 |
| Idea Cellular | GSM 1800 / GSM 900 / UMTS 2100 / HSDPA 2100 | GSM 1800 / GSM 900 |
| BSNL | GSM 1800 / GSM 900 / UMTS 2100 / HSDPA 2100 | GSM 1800 / GSM 900 |
| TATA Docomo | GSM 1800 / UMTS 2100 / HSDPA 2100 | GSM 1800 |
| Aircel | GSM 1800 / GSM 900 / UMTS 2100 / HSDPA 2100 | GSM 1800 / GSM 900 |
| Uninor | GSM 1800 | GSM 1800 |
VARIOUS | ||
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| ReviewsDisplay Verdicts | 70 out of 100 CNET Asia A worthy successor to the popular Chocolate series, the ultra-chic design of the KU970 will appeal to both sexes, but its average Joe feature set and dodgy scroll wheel don't impress. If you can forgo 3G and HSDPA connectivity, the KE970 looks like a better choice with a microSD expansion card slot. read more 70 out of 100 Phone Arena Shine phone is a worthy successor of the Chocolates but unfortunately there are some drawbacks here, too. Although the appearance is brilliant and the functions are exactly as necessary for a ... read more 60 out of 100 Good Gear Guide The Shine is another fashion oriented camera that will appease many who are after a stylish handset, however some design and operation issues mean it isn't all it could be. read more N/A out of 100 GSMArena The LG Shine fashion handset was released in two distinct versions. Not long ago we reviewed the KE970 Shine. This time we turn our attention to the LG KU970 , the 3G version which is to be exclusively sold by Vodafone. They share the same metallic bodies, the same 2 megapixel cameras and the same QVGA TFT display. Other than that software-wise the two Shine handsets are as different as they can be. Be our guest on this tour with the exciting LG KU970 Shine. read more | 80 out of 100 TechRadar A very capable sliderphone, and its few flaws are likely to matter little once you've been seduced by its good looks. read more 79 out of 100 CNET Asia If you're looking for an eye-catching phone then the LG Shine won't disappoint. It's stylish, feels well-built and its mirrored front section is great for checking yourself out in. But, as with the Chocolate phone, this phone is focused on fashion--the feature set might disappoint you if you're looking for a high-tech gadget. read more 70 out of 100 CNET Though it wasn't always easy to use, the LG Shine KE970 is a pretty phone with decent performance. We just wouldn't recommend paying full price. read more N/A out of 100 GSMArena LG continues their Black Label series but this time the black is replaced with a bit of silver shine. The new LG KE970 Shine is the first of the truly shiny devices of the Korean manufacturer that landed on our test site. Packing some serious horse power, the LG KE970 Shine is among the most advanced GSM handsets by LG and certainly one of the most attractive , armed with a 2 megapixel camera with auto focus, a QVGA TFT display, a microSD memory card slot and a number of other goodies it is sure to grab your attention. Read on for more on that exclusive device. read more |
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| Published On | January 2007 | September 2006 |
