9 Sep 2008
Extremely lightweight and slim, the LG Prada weighs approximately 85 grams and measures 98.8 x 54 x 12 millimetres. The mobile phone underscores a large external screen that measures 76.2 millimetres and provides a 240 x 400-pixel screen resolution. The LCD TFT screen illuminates the LG Prada with its wide selection of screensavers and picture wallpapers, which are displayed at over 256,000 colours. To add to the touch of fun, various 60-voice polyphonic and MP3 audio files offer great choices for users to use as ringtones.

The LG Prada is most reputed for its TFT display screen that is powered by a capacitive touch technology. Hence, users of the LG Prada are able to get rid of both a keypad and a stylus because the touch-sensitive display readily responds to a finger’s touch. Moreover, the LG Prada operates on a Macromedia Flash interface, which promises to be highly functional.

The mobile phone speaks of a striking resemblance with LG’s KG800 Chocolate, particularly on its touch controls. Competition-wise, however, the LG Prada is said to be at par with the Apple iPhone.

The LG Prada runs on tri-band technology. Specifically, the handset works over GSMs 900, 1800 and 1900. Depending on the mobile phone owner’s network provider, the LG Prada is generally handy and usable for frequently roaming uses.

As mobile phone connectivity has evolved into becoming a contemporary need, LG has created in its Prada the capacity to transfer data files with compatible devices. Users can select the USB option or the Bluetooth technology for wire-free connectivity. With its internal WAP XHTML Internet browser, accessing online matters through the handset is easy. The LG Prada runs on EDGE and GPRS systems, ensuring faster transfers and Web downloads.

The LG Prada allows users to communicate with their contacts through the SMS text messaging service which is supported by a predictive text system, EMS enhanced messaging and MMS multimedia messaging. The LG Prada users can also enjoy mobile emailing through their phone, practically anytime and anywhere.

Being a stylish and imaging-oriented handset, the LG Prada houses an easy-to-use 2-Megapixel digital camera. The built-in camera works on Schneider Kreuznach lens, which also manufactures lens for Kodak, and gives snapshots a clearer and near-perfect quality. The LG Prada’s camera has the LED flash feature to remedy those intolerably dark or dull environments under which the photos are taken. It also houses a digital zoom for better results, especially for close-ups. To put in some finishing effects, the LG Prada comes with photo settings. Users can store their photos in the on-device LG Prada photo album.

The LG Prada’s digital camera also allows video recording, playback and streaming in MPEG4, H263 and H264 video formats. Similar with still shots, video footages can be tweaked to achieve desired effects using the video settings features. All moving footages taken with the LG Prada can be stored in the dedicated video footage gallery within the mobile phone.

Listening to music is stress-free with the LG Prada’s music player that supports MP3, ACC, WMA, as well as RealAudio formats, while allowing Internet-downloaded tracks. The mobile phone also houses an FM radio for users to listen on-air to music and news over their favourite stations. The LG Prada also entertains its game-loving users. It has embedded games, including some in Java format that are pre-installed. Certain games can also be downloaded to the handset.

Getting organised is easy with the LG Prada. It allows the entry of 1,000 names in its phone book for users with a wide network of contacts. A calendar also comes in handy for schedules that should not be missed. Other features that cater to the business-focused LG Prada users include an alarm clock, a stopwatch, a timer, a notes option and a calculator. For those urgent calls and text messages that users can simply not afford to miss out on, a vibration mode can be selected for alert purposes. Moreover, viewing documents in general formats, such as .doc, .ppt, .xls, .pdf and.txt is possible using the Document Viewer feature of the LG Prada.

With an internal storage capacity of 8 Megabytes, users can save their files in the LG Prada. To store more, a MicroSD card which expands the memory to 256 Megabytes, can also be used. The LG Prada’s standby time is at roughly 300 hours when fully charged. A talk time of 3 hours can be enjoyed by the handset’s users.

While users of the LG Prada find the mobile phone’s looks and features highly usable, its lack of 3G capability does not escape critical observers.

Reviewer: Julz - wiltshire
Reviewed on: 8th June, 2008
Rating: 9/10
This is a really good phone with an excellent camera, with sharp images not the blurred unreal pictures which some phones give. The LG KE850 prada also has a broad wide screen and good sensitivity. The battery life it has is quite good as I was able to watch continuous vidios on my friends lg prada. I would strongly reccommend buying this phone and after trying out my friends prada I'm going to go and buy it!!

Reviewer: nagaswetha - norwich
Reviewed on: 3rd June, 2008
Rating: 9/10
hello , LG prada is fabulos phone. It has a broader screen and has a good battery time. One of my friends had this phone and i have used it couple of time.. indeed it is very handy. the battery life is also preety good. totally a cool mobile.

Reviewer: Lauren Singh - Manchester
Reviewed on: 11th November, 2007
Rating: 8/10
The prada fone is just the type of fone i am looking for it is smart and definitely has everything a mobile fone should have.

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