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LG-KU990 (LG Viewty) LG Viewty photos
Manufacturer	LG Electronics
Availability by region	2007
Compatible networks	HSDPA, GSM / GPRS / EDGE Tri-Band (900/1800/1900)
Form factor	Candybar
Dimensions	103.5 x 54.4 x 14.8 mm (L x W x D)
Weight	112 grams
Memory	100 MB
Removable storage	MicroSD
Rear camera	5.0 megapixel, video 30 fps or slow-motion video 120fps, Strobe Flash
Front camera	VGA Video call (Front)
Display	262K colour TFT touchscreen, 3", 240 x 400(WQVGA)
Connectivity	Bluetooth 1.2, USB 2.0

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The LG-KU990 (known and marketed as the LG Viewty) is a mobile phone manufactured by LG Electronics. It was released in the UK on Thursday, October 11, 2007 (2007-10-11).^[1]^[2]

Features

Camera

The phone's main selling point is its DivX Certified playback and 5 megapixel digital camera with Schneider Kreuznach optics, a xenon flash, auto focus and an image stabilizer, which can also act as a 120fps (320x240) digital video camera. It has an ISO 800-equivalent High-Sensitivity mode for night scenery shots and "Smart Light" for bright and clear images in the dark. According to the manufacturer, the camera's frame rate is high enough to film a balloon bursting.^[3] The device also has a web browser, audio and video player (supporting DivX), YouTube video uploader, Google Maps application, and document viewer for MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, and Adobe PDF files with a zoom function.

Sales

LG have reported sales of 410,000 units in Europe in the first five weeks.^[4] A blog entry by UK mobile phone reseller Dial-A-Phone suggested that the Viewty may be outselling the Apple Inc. iPhone in the region, citing anecdotal reports of sluggish sales and Apple's reluctance to publish figures for the iPhone in the region as evidence. The pricing and featuresets of the two phones were used as an explanation.^[5] This story was picked up and widely reported by technology news sites and blogs, however without official sales figures for the iPhone, it cannot be confirmed or refuted at this time. There has yet to be an announcement on whether the phone will be released in the US.Also one was sold to Dan Stow and his bestest friend == Ellice =] !^[6]

Specification sheet

Feature	Specification
Form factor	Candy bar
Operating System	LG Proprietary OS, with Adobe Flash UI
Network	HSDPA, GPRS, EDGE, GSM 900/1800/1900, WCDMA 2100
Dimensions	103.5 x 54.4 x 14.8 mm
Weight	112 g
Display	262K colour TFT Touchscreen, 2.8", 240x400 pixels (Dot pitch: 0.1634mm) with Mobile XD Engine
Camera	Frontal VGA video call and rear 5.0 Megapixels camera with Schneider Kreuznach optics, strobe flash, AF, MF, Image Stabilizer, ISO 800, Smart light
Video recording	VGA (640x480) video capture of up to 30 fps, QVGA (320x240) up to 120fps for slow motion playback.
Ringtone	MP3, AAC, WMA files and AMR voice, 72-chord/voice polyphonic
Internal Memory	100 MB
Memory card slot	Support up to 2GB microSD
Email	SMTP, POP3, IMAP4 (SSL is not supported), and APOP
Bluetooth	1.2 + A2DP
Data cable support	USB 2.0
Radio Stereo	FM Radio with RDS
Audio Player	AAC, eAAC, MP3, WMA
Video Player	3GP, MPEG4, DivX, WMV, AVI, H.263, H.264
Battery	LGIP-580A (1000 mAh)
Talk time	up to 200 min (WCDMA), up to 160 min (GSM)
Standby time	up to 330 hours (WCDMA), up to 270 hours (GSM)
Additional	Google Services (includes YouTube, Google Map, Gmail, Blogger and Google Search), Handwriting Recognition/Handwriting Editing, DivX mobile profile, TV out, Document viewer^[7] ^[8]

References

External links

[engadget-1] LG's KU990 touchscreen "Viewty" is a 5 megapixel, HSDPA beauty - Engadget

[Engadget_hands_on-2] Hands-on with the LG KU990 - Engadget

[3] LG KU990 - LG KU990 Viewty Features

[4] LG press release

[5] LG Viewty Outsells Apple iPhone in Europe

[6] LG Viewty mobile phone boasts 120 fps video capture

[six-7] LG Press Releases : LG UK

[seven-8] LG KU990 - LG KU990 Viewty Specifications

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 ==Sales==
-LG have reported sales of 410,000 units in Europe in the first five weeks.<ref> [http://www.lge.com/about/press_release/detail/PRE%7CMENU_20668_PRE%7CMENU.jhtml LG press release]</ref> A blog entry by UK mobile phone reseller Dial-A-Phone suggested that the Viewty may be outselling the [[Apple Inc.]] [[iPhone]] in the region, citing anecdotal reports of sluggish sales and Apple's reluctance to publish figures for the iPhone in the region as evidence. The pricing and featuresets of the two phones were used as an explanation.<ref>[http://www.dialaphone.co.uk/blog/?p=943 LG Viewty Outsells Apple iPhone in Europe<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> This story was picked up and widely reported by technology news sites and blogs, however without official sales figures for the iPhone, it cannot be confirmed or refuted at this time. There has yet to be an announcement on whether the phone will be released in the US.Also one was sold to Dan Stow and his bestest friend Ellice =] !<ref>[http://www.gizmag.com/lg-viewty-mobile-phone-120-fps-video/8405/ LG Viewty mobile phone boasts 120 fps video capture<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref>
+LG have reported sales of 410,000 units in Europe in the first five weeks.<ref> [http://www.lge.com/about/press_release/detail/PRE%7CMENU_20668_PRE%7CMENU.jhtml LG press release]</ref> A blog entry by UK mobile phone reseller Dial-A-Phone suggested that the Viewty may be outselling the [[Apple Inc.]] [[iPhone]] in the region, citing anecdotal reports of sluggish sales and Apple's reluctance to publish figures for the iPhone in the region as evidence. The pricing and featuresets of the two phones were used as an explanation.<ref>[http://www.dialaphone.co.uk/blog/?p=943 LG Viewty Outsells Apple iPhone in Europe<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> This story was picked up and widely reported by technology news sites and blogs, however without official sales figures for the iPhone, it cannot be confirmed or refuted at this time. There has yet to be an announcement on whether the phone will be released in the US.Also one was sold to Dan Stow and his bestest friend
+'''== '''''Ellice'''''  =] !<ref>[http://www.gizmag.com/lg-viewty-mobile-phone-120-fps-video/8405/ LG Viewty mobile phone boasts 120 fps video capture<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref>
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