Europe
: 3, the UK’s first video mobile network, today announced the
LG U8120, a new version of the LG Electronics video mobile that has
been the summer’s best selling contract mobile phone in the
UK.
The new
LG U8120 is now on sale in shops across the UK and is exclusively
available on 3’s VideoTalk, pay-monthly price plans.
With
increased memory capacity and enhanced design, the LG U8120 improves
upon the award-winning LG U8110. The LG U8120 is identical in size
and weight to its precursor, measuring 95.7mm x 49.5mm x 23.1mm and
weighing just 126g it boasts a number of enhancements, including an
increased internal memory of 32MB and a re-designed front-face.
The camera
is a VGA rotating video and still camera, with self-timer and light.
A speakerphone means customers can make hands-free video-calls, as
well as listen to the latest full-length music videos from 3’s
video jukebox service.
The LG
U8120 also supports the full range of features offered by the first
model, including Quickplay, 3’s unique video streaming service,
person-to-person video-calling and range of messaging services including,
email, video mail and SMS.
Bob Fuller,
3 CEO said: “3 leads the market in value, with any network,
anytime voice minutes and in content, with the premium range of mobile
content in the UK. 3 has the greatest penetration of 3G coverage and
has made excellent progress in reliability and consistency in network
delivery to its customers. 3 has created an unrivalled portfolio of
content, handsets and 3G network coverage, through which we continue
to drive our leadership in this market. The LG U8110 has been our
top-selling contract handset and we expect the enhanced 8120 to be
even more popular.”
James
Jeong, president of LGE UK comments, “LG has been delighted
with the uptake of the LG U8110. The feedback from customers and retailers
has been that it is an aspirational handset that offers them the services
and applications they want. The LG 8120 builds on this success, offering
more functionality and improved design, to what has already become
a customer favourite and market-leading product.”