LG KE850 Prada Unlocked Cell Phone with 2 MP Camera, MP3/Video Player, MicroSD Slot--International Version with No Warranty (Black) | 
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| Brand: LG
Category: Wireless
List Price: $349.99
Buy New: $289.99
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Avg. Customer Rating:  40 reviews
Sales Rank: 893
Color: Black
Media: Wireless Phone Accessory
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.9
Dimensions (in): 0 x 0 x 0
Model: Prada
UPC: 411378017024
EAN: 8801031676262
ASIN: B000RF82FS
Release Date: May 29, 2007
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | Unlocked tri-band GSM cell phone compatible with 900/1800/1900 frequencies and GPRS/EDGE data capabilities | | • | Elegantly designed mobile phone inspired by Prada fashion with revolutionary touchscreen controls | | • | 2-megapixel camera (with video capture) featuring high-end Schneider Kreuznach optics; multi-format audio and video player | | • | Bluetooth 2.0 connectivity for both handsfree communication and stereo music streaming; MicroSD memory expansion | | • | Up to 3 hours of talk time, up to 300 hours (12.5 days) of standby time |
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Amazon.com Product Description
Offering a sophisticated design developed with Italian luxury fashion house Prada that's mixed with a cutting edge user interface technology from LG, the tri-band PRADA Phone by LG (KE850) brings much more to the party than just stunning good looks. Its minimalist, black-tie industrial design has been complemented by a 3-inch touch screen that enables you to control virtually all the phone's functions with just your finger--no stylus needed. It's also loaded with bounty of features you expect from a top-of-the-line mobile phone: 2-megapixel camera with Schneider-Kreuznach optics, Bluetooth connectivity for stereo headphones, multi-format digital audio player, FM radio, MicroSD expansion, and PIM organizer applications to keep you on schedule. 
Sleekly designed with a gorgeous black-and-silver fashion/industrial look, the PRADA phone measures just 0.5-inches thin. | 
Turn the PRADA Phone over to take 400 x 240-pixel widescreen video or 2-megapixel still photos. | This unlocked cell phone can be used with a GSM network service provider and it provides tri-band voice connectivity (GSM/GPRS 900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 1900 MHz), enabling you to travel the globe and stay in contact. It also can handle high-speed data connectivity via EDGE data networks, which is fast enough to support a wide range of advanced data services (with average data speeds between 75-135Kbps), including video and music clips, full picture and video messaging, high-speed color Internet access, and email on the go. It does not come with a SIM card, and it requires that you provide a SIM card for usage with your selected service provider. Amazingly small with a body that measures 3.9 x 2.1 x 0.5 inches, the PRADA Phone weighs just 3 ounces (50 percent less than the Apple iPhone). The candybar has an understated, Avante-Garde design that resembles a highly styled high-definition television. It features a piano-black casing on the back and on the front surrounding the screen, and its features are softened by gently rounded corners. The sides are accented by a polished silver metal. You'll interact with the PRADA Phone primarily with your finger on the 3-inch (diagonal) touchscreen, which has a resolution of 240 x 400 pixels and a display capability of 256K colors. The Flash-based user interface displays glowing icons that disappear when not in use to reveal a stark black Prada theme. However, the UI can be changed to one of three pre-loaded themes--the Butterfly and Fish themes actually place a small creature on the standby screen that can follow your finger around. The standby screen is also home to the clock, which is operated with finger taps and can be dragged around the screen. The PRADA Phone offers a virtual numeric keypad, instead of a virtual QWERTY keyboard, for dialing of numbers and writing text messages (with help from the integrated T9 predictive text entry technology). The main menu system is arranged like tabbed folder pages full of icons and is intuitive and quick to learn. 
At just 3 ounces, the PRADA Phone is less than half the size of Apple's iPhone. | The display can't be used with a stylus because of its capacitive touchscreen technology, which requires a human touch. Coated with a material that stores electrical charges, this capacitive touchscreen uses electro-conductivity to sense your touch and then sends precise horizontal and vertical location information to the processor about the charge that gets drawn at the point of contact. Unlike Apple's iPhone, the PRADA Phone does have a number of real off-screen buttons and controls. The call control and back keys are on the front of the device, a lock key and a multi-function camera/music key are on the right edge, and the ring profiles key, volume control, and charger/headset port are located on the left edge. The 2-megapixel, auto-focus camera features a lens made by Germany's Schneider-Kreuznach, which is known for it's high level of optics quality. It tops out at a resolution of 1600 x 1200 pixels, but also offers a range of resolution choices down to 320 x 240 pixels. It includes a self-timer, three quality modes, four color effects, white balance settings, a choice of shutter sounds, and a multishot mode. You can also shoot video clips with several resolution choices (including 400 x 240-pixel widescreen, matching the PRADA Phone's screen, and the more standard 176 x 144 QCIF). The Bluetooth version 2.0 wireless connectivity includes profiles for communication headset, data transfer and the A2DP Bluetooth advanced audio profile, which enables you to stream audio to a pair of compatible Bluetooth stereo headphones. The integrated digital audio player offers support for a variety of formats (MP3, AAC, AAC+, WMA, RA), as does the video player (MPEG4, H.263, H.264). Your entertainment options are expanded even further with a built-in FM radio (which is used in tandem with the included headset attached, as it serves as the antenna). While not fully considered a smartphone, the PRADA Phone comes equipped with document viewers offering compatibility with today's most widely recognized file formats, including text files, PDFs and Microsoft Office documents--Word (.doc), Excel (.xls), and PowerPoint (.ppt) files. It also includes a full range of personal information management (PIM) organizer applications (calendar, to do list, world clock, unit converter, and calculator). With its fast USB 2.0 connection, the unit can also be used as a mass storage device. The phone has an expansion slot for MicroSD memory cards, which currently provide a maximum capacity of 4 GB of storage (as of August 2007). Other features include: - Phonebook stores up to 1000 contact entries with up to four numbers, one e-mail address, and a memo field for each entry
- Call log records 40 dialed/received/missed calls
- Support for polyphonic and MP3-based ringtones (40 channels)
- Vibration mode
- Pre-loaded games: Halloween Fever, Photo Puzzle, Virus, Pipe
- Proprietary port for headset jack
- Speakerphone for handsfree communication; voice recorder
- SMTP and POP3 email
- SMS and MMS messaging
- WAP 2.0 Web browser
Vital Statistics
The PRADA Phone by LG weighs 3 ounces and measures 3.9 x 2.1 x 0.5 inches. Its 800 mAh lithium-ion battery is rated at up to 3 hours of talk time, and up to 300 hours of digital standby time. It runs on the 850/900/1800/1900 GSM/GPRS/EDGE frequencies. The phone comes with a one year limited warranty.
Amazon.com Product Description
Offering a sophisticated design developed with Italian luxury fashion house Prada that's mixed with a cutting edge user interface technology from LG, the tri-band PRADA Phone by LG (KE850) brings much more to the party than just stunning good looks. Its minimalist, black-tie industrial design has been complemented by a 3-inch touch screen that enables you to control virtually all the phone's functions with just your finger--no stylus needed. It's also loaded with bounty of features you expect from a top-of-the-line mobile phone: 2-megapixel camera with Schneider-Kreuznach optics, Bluetooth connectivity for stereo headphones, multi-format digital audio player, FM radio, MicroSD expansion, and PIM organizer applications to keep you on schedule.
Sleekly designed with a gorgeous black-and-silver fashion/industrial look, the PRADA phone measures just 0.5-inches thin. |
Turn the PRADA Phone over to take 400 x 240-pixel widescreen video or 2-megapixel still photos. | This unlocked cell phone can be used with a GSM network service provider and it provides tri-band voice connectivity (GSM/GPRS 900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 1900 MHz), enabling you to travel the globe and stay in contact. It also can handle high-speed data connectivity via EDGE data networks, which is fast enough to support a wide range of advanced data services (with average data speeds between 75-135Kbps), including video and music clips, full picture and video messaging, high-speed color Internet access, and email on the go. It does not come with a SIM card, and it requires that you provide a SIM card for usage with your selected service provider. Amazingly small with a body that measures 3.9 x 2.1 x 0.5 inches, the PRADA Phone weighs just 3 ounces (50 percent less than the Apple iPhone). The candybar has an understated, Avante-Garde design that resembles a highly styled high-definition television. It features a piano-black casing on the back and on the front surrounding the screen, and its features are softened by gently rounded corners. The sides are accented by a polished silver metal. You'll interact with the PRADA Phone primarily with your finger on the 3-inch (diagonal) touchscreen, which has a resolution of 240 x 400 pixels and a display capability of 256K colors. The Flash-based user interface displays glowing icons that disappear when not in use to reveal a stark black Prada theme. However, the UI can be changed to one of three pre-loaded themes--the Butterfly and Fish themes actually place a small creature on the standby screen that can follow your finger around. The standby screen is also home to the clock, which is operated with finger taps and can be dragged around the screen. The PRADA Phone offers a virtual numeric keypad, instead of a virtual QWERTY keyboard, for dialing of numbers and writing text messages (with help from the integrated T9 predictive text entry technology). The main menu system is arranged like tabbed folder pages full of icons and is intuitive and quick to learn.
At just 3 ounces, the PRADA Phone is less than half the size of Apple's iPhone. | The display can't be used with a stylus because of its capacitive touchscreen technology, which requires a human touch. Coated with a material that stores electrical charges, this capacitive touchscreen uses electro-conductivity to sense your touch and then sends precise horizontal and vertical location information to the processor about the charge that gets drawn at the point of contact. Unlike Apple's iPhone, the PRADA Phone does have a number of real off-screen buttons and controls. The call control and back keys are on the front of the device, a lock key and a multi-function camera/music key are on the right edge, and the ring profiles key, volume control, and charger/headset port are located on the left edge. The 2-megapixel, auto-focus camera features a lens made by Germany's Schneider-Kreuznach, which is known for it's high level of optics quality. It tops out at a resolution of 1600 x 1200 pixels, but also offers a range of resolution choices down to 320 x 240 pixels. It includes a self-timer, three quality modes, four color effects, white balance settings, a choice of shutter sounds, and a multishot mode. You can also shoot video clips with several resolution choices (including 400 x 240-pixel widescreen, matching the PRADA Phone's screen, and the more standard 176 x 144 QCIF). The Bluetooth version 2.0 wireless connectivity includes profiles for communication headset, data transfer and the A2DP Bluetooth advanced audio profile, which enables you to stream audio to a pair of compatible Bluetooth stereo headphones. The integrated digital audio player offers support for a variety of formats (MP3, AAC, AAC+, WMA, RA), as does the video player (MPEG4, H.263, H.264). Your entertainment options are expanded even further with a built-in FM radio (which is used in tandem with the included headset attached, as it serves as the antenna). While not fully considered a smartphone, the PRADA Phone comes equipped with document viewers offering compatibility with today's most widely recognized file formats, including text files, PDFs and Microsoft Office documents--Word (.doc), Excel (.xls), and PowerPoint (.ppt) files. It also includes a full range of personal information management (PIM) organizer applications (calendar, to do list, world clock, unit converter, and calculator). With its fast USB 2.0 connection, the unit can also be used as a mass storage device. The phone has an expansion slot for MicroSD memory cards, which currently provide a maximum capacity of 4 GB of storage (as of August 2007). Other features include: - Phonebook stores up to 1000 contact entries with up to four numbers, one e-mail address, and a memo field for each entry
- Call log records 40 dialed/received/missed calls
- Support for polyphonic and MP3-based ringtones (40 channels)
- Vibration mode
- Pre-loaded games: Halloween Fever, Photo Puzzle, Virus, Pipe
- Proprietary port for headset jack
- Speakerphone for handsfree communication; voice recorder
- SMTP and POP3 email
- SMS and MMS messaging
- WAP 2.0 Web browser
Vital Statistics
The PRADA Phone by LG weighs 3 ounces and measures 3.9 x 2.1 x 0.5 inches. Its 800 mAh lithium-ion battery is rated at up to 3 hours of talk time, and up to 300 hours of digital standby time. It runs on the 850/900/1800/1900 GSM/GPRS/EDGE frequencies. The phone comes with a one year limited warranty.
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 Can you say AWFUL!!!! December 22, 2008
That Prada phone was to hard to navigate through. Trying to call someone from the phone book took too much to do just to get a number to call. Next was that the phone signal was always low indoors. It was a great outdoor phone where as I never got any dropped calls, but the second I was at work or in my apartment there goes the signal. The touch screen was ok but not as accurate as the I-Phone. Don't just pay for the name Prada, pay for quality.
LG Prada Phone December 22, 2008
The phone was excellent! It was sleek and responsive, the only problem was that it is an international phone. I have never used an unlocked phone, so I was not aware that the international phones may or may not support US service providers. So, while the phone worked for basic calls and text, it does not support multimedia or internet services. Too much money for such basic services.
 Great cell phone December 20, 2008
Great cell phone. Friendly use. No problems at all. I recommend! Just the video and photo quality are not so good, but I confess it may be my fault because it is new and I don't know how to use it so well.
 Great Looks ! Think before buying in the US December 17, 2008
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Pros -
- Great Looker, cant think of a better looking candy bar phone out there.
- You cant stop playing with this beauty.
- Touch screen is super sensitive, making the investment in touch screen experience worth it.
- This is a good choice if you want to be different from the iphone crowd and also want to make a statement. (Iphone is too big for me, this is perfect length.)
- Has a great battery Life. Easy to Navigate. Decent camera and video in bright lighting, FM radio, MP3 player, bluetooth music headset support, Micro SD card slot, 256 mb card included, speaker phone.
- It is slightly slimmer and classier than the LG VU or other similar LG US models.
- Most 3rd party Java program work on this without issues. (Be careful what you install though - reserch.)
- If you intend to take it back to a country which supports all available bands, then it is a good choice.
- Good clear voice quality (at my home where att signal is good).
Bonus - The new 2008 Prada phone also looks like this one, so you can feel you are carrying something hip at a lower price.
Cons -
- On ATT, lack of one of the US frequency, really hits you hard. I used to get 1 bar with the sda at work (bad reception area inside building), none with the prada. No bars inside hotel room during our vacation in orlando.
- If you have big hands (most men) it is difficult to grip solidly. Better to invest in that bluetooth headset. I dropped it on the road twice when someone brushed me.
- Buttons not positioned for left handers like me.
- Scratches easily, get that screen cover immedietly.
- No wifi.
- Existing software does not support flicking and sliding motions like the Iphone, you have to press buttons or use scroll bars. Note - The opera mini browser i installed did support flick scrolling vs using scroll bar, showing that the phone itself is capable.
- Not enough 3rd party signed applications out there, quite a few free games though.
- The landscape mode is not supported for video playback, only for pictures ???.
- I have heard it does not play non MP3 music formats and also does not play back video recorded in some other devices like your camera. (have not tried myself).
- Bad sync software. Does not recognize the phone easily.
Tips -
- Reserch ATT converage frequency in your home\work area before buying.
- Install opera mini java version.
My Recommendation -
If you are not keen on the Prada branding or your social group is not brand savvy, go for the feature rich and more advanced LG Vu made for the US with almost similar looks (slightly thicker). There are free phone deals out there with 2 year ATT contract without the data plan requirement via deals2buy \ wirefly. The Prada phone might be cheaper now at $300, but you still need to decide if you are getting value for money at $300.
 pretty much awesome December 12, 2008
...i absolutely love this phone! it was a little expensive and slightly outdated, but very impressive to use. the touch screen is really nice and doesn't require much effort to use unlike some touch screens out there, and the sleek design just adds to the glamor. it's also pretty awesome to be able to say, "yeah, it says prada."
on the negative side, though... the lack of 3G on this phone kind of hurts a little, and because its unlocked i'm having a hard time getting network & mms settings out of AT&T. i've also noticed a little lag while texting, or if it's been locked for a while.. it clears itself up pretty quickly though!
all in all though, it's a very nice alternative to the Vu, and a VERY good eye-catcher. i can't wait for the prada 2 to hit the market!
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