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LG drops another 5MP camera phone

Not content with shifting obscene numbers of their Viewty cell, LG has showed up at the high–end camera phone party yet again. And this time the

Packing a 5MP snapper, it matches their other recent release, the Black Label Series LG Secret, and comes with plenty of high specs for snappers on the go.

As well as the dedicated camera button round the side, you get video shooting at up to 30fps, for “DVD like quality.” You can also spy your stills and home movies on your LCD thanks to the phone’s TV out jack too.

There’s also motion controlled gaming via their new M–Toy feature. This lets you use the cell to throw virtual darts, hook fish and navigate a maze. If the latter’s anything like the HTC Touch Diamond effort, we’re sold.

It’s due out this month on pay–as–you–go across the networks. No word on price, but if you want a decent camera phone, you could do a lot worse.

Essentials

LG KC550

Price: TBA

On sale: June

Contact: LG

 

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