LG shows off cellular lineup, accessories

Reuben Lee | Jan 08, 2009

LG Watch Phone
(Credit: Reuben Lee/CNET Asia)

The Korean phone maker offered a glimpse of its 2009 cellular product lineup at the pre-CES Digital Experience event held at The Mirage in Las Vegas. While the handsets are slated only for the US market, a few did catch our attention.

LG Decoy
(Credit: Reuben Lee/CNET Asia)

Probably stealing the limelight was the LG Watch Phone with its unique, stylish design. Unfortunately, it was a case of see no touch as attendees including the media weren't allowed to try out the wrist phone. Instead, the booth rep had the unit on his wrist and was sporting enough to demonstrate the various functions of the device. Based on quick first impressions, the touchscreen phone looks pretty promising. The Watch Phone is expected later this year in the US, and we can only hope LG will add Asia to the list eventually.

Also on display was the LG Decoy, a phone touted as the world's first handset with a Bluetooth handsfree headset integrated into its design. We also saw the HFB-500 Solar Bluetooth Speakerphone which the LG spokesperson said takes 2 hours to charge for a 1-hour use.

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