LG KS20 Unlocked Phone

The stylistically minimalist LG KS20 offers a powerful set of multimedia and business-oriented features within its small package. Weighing just 3.4 ounces and measuring 0.5 inches thin, the KS20 has a brightly colorful 2.8-inch touchscreen with handwriting recognition thanks to the Windows Mobile 6 operating system. Other features include Wi-Fi connectivity (802.11b/g), Bluetooth stereo music streaming, a 2-megapixel camera/camcorder, MicroSD memory expansion (up to 2 GB), and up to 2.7 hours of talk time.

Windows Mobile 6 enables you to view and edit Word and Excel documents as well as provides instant message capabilities via Windows Live Messenger and push email. (See more details about Windows Mobile 6 below.) You'll also get an enhanced Outlook Mobile experience that enables you to view emails in their original HTML format and enjoy quick access to contacts with the ability to search a call history and contacts database.

This unlocked international version of the LG KS20 can be used with a GSM network service provider and it provides tri-band connectivity (900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 1900 MHz). It does not come with a SIM card, and it requires that you provide a SIM card for usage with your selected service provider. When paired with a compatible 3G network that uses UMTS 2100 MHz connectivity (found in Europe and Asia), you'll enjoy a variety of feature-rich wireless services with speeds up to 384 Kbps--from data connectivity to your office to multimedia streaming, and take advantage of simultaneous voice and data services. In the United States and foreign territories where 2100 MHz 3G networks are not available, you'll continue to receive data service via EDGE network (depending on network compatibility).

Phone Features
The slim KS20 features full internet browsing capabilities thanks to its 2.8-inch touchscreen, which offers a 240 x 320-pixel resolution and support for 262K colors. It provides an easy-to-use mobile internet environment that replicates the experience you get from a PC, and the landscape function provides you with the optimum convenience to enjoy video clips. The phone has over 50 MB of internal user accessible memory, and it can be expanded using optional MicroSD memory cards (up to 2 GB in size).

This phone provides Bluetooth version 2.0 wireless connectivity with EDR (enhanced data rate), and includes profiles for communication headset, handsfree car kits, and audio/video remote control. With the A2DP Bluetooth profile, you can stream your music to a pair of compatible Bluetooth stereo headphones. You'll also be able to access open Wi-Fi networks in offices and hotspots via the integrated 802.11b/g wireless connectivity.

It includes standard messaging services (SMS, MMS, EMS) as well as connectivity to your email. And to make messaging even easier, the phone comes with built-in T9 text entry, which is a technology that makes it easier for people to enter words and text on handsets. When you need to browse the Web for the nearest movie theatre and showtimes, use the phone's advanced WAP 2.0 browser.

Other features include:

• 2-megapixel camera with autofocus, flash and video capture
• TV-out capability
• Polyphonic and MP3 ringtones; vibration alert for silent mode
• Picture and ringer ID support for incoming callers
• Speakerphone
• Voice memo recording
• FM radio
• Email support: IMAP/POP3/SMTP
• Organizer: calendar, to-do list, alarm, calculator
• Downloadable Java games
• Video playback: H263, H264, MPEG 4, 3GP formats
• Digital audio playback: MP3, AAC/AAC+, WMA formats

Vital Statistics
The LG KS20 weighs 3.4 ounces and measures 3.9 x 2.3 x 0.5 inches. Its 1050 mAh lithium-ion battery is rated at up to 2.7 hours of talk time, and up to 280 hours of standby time. It runs on the 900/1800/1900 GSM/GPRS/EDGE frequencies as well as the 2100 MHz HSDPA frequency for 3G access.