The large touch screen LCD and professional digital camera appearance have created a new top-quality image. The number of complex front keys has been reduced and simplified to create a totally unique mobile phone. Soft lines were used to ensure improved side grip, promoting convenience and a balanced feel when held. A leather pouch is provided to protect the product. Sensitive touch-button entry and dynamic flash UI allow users to choose a theme, and sound and vibration features have been added to improve feedback when users touch the LCD. The emotive interface is designed to satisfy both cognitive and psychological elements. The camera's jog wheel function enables users to control the volume, zoom, video editing, and UI operations. This phone also has an image stabilizer that counteracts the shaking of hands.
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50" Full HD Plasma TV (50PY3)
This set has the added convenience of a lighting display indicating the HDTV status. This reflective lighting display has a three-dimensional effect. The TV features a swivel system that allows the viewer to adjust the viewing angle. Environmentally friendly methods have been used for the base's aluminum ring, adding a simultaneous touch of sophistication. Featuring an integrated hard disk, the TV set can record and play back HD-quality pictures. The soft-touch button lights up during operation and is easy to find, even in the dark.
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Slim Portable ODD (JRSP1)
Unlike the more conventional rectangular box shape, this external disk drive (ODD) has been designed in a unique way to improve portability. It has a strong black and white contrast but is adequately proportioned, achieving both contrast and harmony. With a clear and dynamic front design, it distinguishes itself successfully from the competition. Its top-quality image is achieved through its high gloss finish. Also, the inclusion of a touch sensor in the power switch increases user convenience and creates a sense of luxury. Unlike existing devices, including those belonging to the competition, this model only requires a very small number of parts, making it easy to assemble and increasing overall productivity.
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DVD Micro Audio (FB162)
Breaking away from the traditional image, all buttons at the front have been changed to touch-pad buttons, creating a clean & stylish image. In order to make this simple shape more attractive to users, the device has been designed to make the product look like it is sinking in water. The speaker is completely differentiated from other products on the market. It is a speaker unit (parabola speaker unit) created using a shiny pressing manufacturing method. Frequently used buttons are grouped under symbols and buttons that are not used as often are located inside the door to minimize clutter. Instead of the traditional chrome coating, an aluminum coating is used to reduce damage to the environment. The hot and cool molding method has been used to make ABS, and is set firmly with the minimum number of pieces. A touch-sensitive interface with lighting effect has been used. The volume sensor has a circular design to emphasize the fun factor.
Includes "One Door Concept" at the front with a glass door creating a stylish appearance. Unlike the majority of products, the cavity is a circular design for the uniform heating of its contents as well as for easy cleaning. For improved usability and style, all buttons have been replaced with "touch glass, back-lit sensors". In addition, the main functions are operated using keys with self-explanatory pictures. The striped effect on the glass panel provides a unique design as well as protection against the hazardous microwaves. Bearing in mind the design of the most common kitchen interiors and kitchen appliances, models are available in white, black, and Stainless Steel.
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Lightwave Oven (MP-9297MLC)
With its glass door and glass touch control, this product is stylish and easy to clean. The main keys are grouped with symbols for ease of recognition by the user. The user guide also contains easy to follow instructions. The product has a compact exterior and powerful SolarDOM functions, using sunlight for cooking purposes. The appearance of the product is designed to fit in with the interior design of your home or your kitchen appliances. The packaging can be recycled and all parts have "Recycle" symbols on to show that they can be reused.
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Simpure L2 Mobile Phone (L602i)
The first compact slide model of the Simple & Easy 60x series. Inner curves have been added to the overall square design, to improve the grip and to add an element of mystery to the front of the handset while maintaining the slim-line design. The front buttons are dome keys and have been designed to take user-oriented button usability into consideration.
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Chocolate Phone for Japan (L704i)
This handset's simple high gloss design will be an attractive fashion accessory that the user will want to have on show — a device that is more than a means of telephone communication.The hidden keys are displayed in a sensitive red color when the phone is slid open, and the subtle vibration that accompanies the user's touch operation provides the user with a sense of reliability.To provide a new feel to the handset, the semi-transparent lighting underneath the number keys on its main body responds in seven LED colors, dependent on different operating scenarios (recharging, making/receiving calls, etc). The traditional mundane image of a mobile phone is therefore contrasted by the user being emotionally stimulated by these new
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Real Metal Slim Bar Phone (KE770)
Ultra-Slim Design (9.9 mm). By using stainless steel for the entire exterior of the phone, the fundamental weakness has been solved. Along with the durability of the material, stainless steel creates a stylish image that differentiates itself from other such products and which could never be achieved through spraying and coating. Its stability and comfort is enhanced by the phone's flat design with no protruding parts. The mobile phone represents its user and is seen as a key form of communication with others in this revolutionary world. People experience some of the best times of their life by communicating. Therefore, a communication device that is capable of connecting these happy moments has been designed in the shape of this shiny precious object. Environmentally friendly ++3CR is used for the exterior rather than the harmful ++6CR. All functions can be understood without needing to refer to a user's manual, as all functions, including the LCD, are specifically placed on the front. The digital camera concept enables the user to take pictures easily.
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Real Metal Slide Phone (KE970)
By using stainless steel for the entire exterior of the phone, the fundamental weakness has been solved. To improve the performance of the aerial, the "Tango" algorithm has been developed and innovative laser trabeculoplasty technology used. Stainless steel creates a stylish image that could never be achieved through spraying and coating. By using a 360 degree wheel type with 4 direction multi keys for the first time in a sliding phone, the user's convenience and space efficiency are maximized. For the digital camera, a simple, smoother appearance has been created at the back to minimize the sharp edges. The mobile phone represents its user and is seen as a key form of communication with others in this revolutionary world. People experience some of the best times of their life by communicating. It is only natural then that we should create a mobile phone that is capable of connecting these happy moments. The phone has a mirror effect thanks to the LCD display. The characteristics of metal, such as "shiny" and "glossy" are increased by adding the mirror-like function to this basic telecommunications tool.
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Super Blu Player (BH100)
LG introduces a unique, cutting-edge AV device that can play back two of the leading high-definition formats on today's market: Blu-ray Disc and HD DVD. In order to distinguish itself from other brands, LG adopts a simple and neat design in terms of the form, materials, and color of the device. A chrome bar in the middle, at the front, adds a sense of diversity to the otherwise black body, and the sloped bottom helps to accentuate its slim figure. The ring effect of the touch sensor button (with blue LED lighting) is a unique design concept from LG. Audible sounds are evident when the buttons are pressed, reducing the potential for human error.
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PRADA Phone by LG (KE850)
Elegantly presented
LG Electronics (LG), a pioneer in consumer electronics and mobile phones, and PRADA, one of the world's leading brands in the luxury goods industry unveiled the first completely touch screen mobile phone. The PRADA Phone by LG (KE850) is a real breakthrough in the industry, as it is a unique, sophisticated and elegant mobile phone with the first complete advanced touch interface.
LG and PRADA have worked closely together on every aspect of the product, from handset development to marketing combining PRADA's attention to detail and uncompromising quality with the trademark technological innovation of LG mobile.
PRADA's involvement extends beyond exterior aesthetics to the key elements of the user experience such as the advanced touch interface, ring tones, pre-loaded content, mobile phone accessories and the exclusive leather case.
Glowing icons on the face of the phone disappear when not in use to reveal a pure, un-adulterated black exterior. The phone is ultra thin (just 12 mm), nonetheless it hosts an array of additional multimedia functions, including an MP3 player and a music multitasking function for messaging. It also boasts an external memory slot, allowing the user to increase memory capacity for images, music and film clips.
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Good Design Product Selection (JIDPO-Japan) Archives
- GD Japan
Japan's Good Design is the leading and oldest design award in Asia, and usually serves as a reliable indicator of design trends in home appliances and the electronics industry. It also places great importance on a product's ergonomic elements and superior finish.
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