LG Korea has launched the KC1 handset which features WiBro connectivity, one of the few phones on Earth with 4G wireless access. The phone runs on WiMAX-compatible WiBro network to deliver speeds approaching Wi-Fi across a wide area.
WiBro is the name for mobile Wi-Max although it has a much shorter range at 1.5 kms per base station with an aggregate data throughput of 30 to 50 Mbit/s. Such added speed lets LG build in previously impossible features such as remote PC control and encourages video calls or other features that were only just feasible with 3G.
The phone is powered by Marvell Monahans CPU at 800 Mhz and runs on theWindows Mobile ver 5.0 OS. The KC1 has a 2.8 inch touchscreen LCD, Bluetooth, SD card slot and T-DMB receiver for watching digital TV on the move.
The phone is powered by Marvell Monahans CPU at 800 Mhz and runs on theWindows Mobile ver 5.0 OS. The KC1 has a 2.8 inch touchscreen LCD, Bluetooth, SD card slot and T-DMB receiver for watching digital TV on the move.
It has a memory of 512MB, built-in Li-Ion 1320mAh Rechargeable Battery, mono speaker and 24Pin Connector (5V, USB 1.1, UART), 10pin Connector (Audio) interface. It also has 2 megapixel camera, 28 ROM and 64MB RAM. With PDA function, KC1 enables user to access internet function on the device with easy and at low cost.
The LG-KC1 is currently available in Korea only for $750 (approx. Rs. 30,000). India is yet to launch 3G networks so it will be some time before a 4G phone will be available here!!!
The LG-KC1 is currently available in Korea only for $750 (approx. Rs. 30,000). India is yet to launch 3G networks so it will be some time before a 4G phone will be available here!!!
