August 20, 2008 10:51 AM PDT

AT&T and LG launch the Invision

by Nicole Lee
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LG Invision

LG Invision

(Credit: AT&T)

AT&T and LG just launched the LG Invision, a brand new cell phone which they claim is made for video on the go. We mentioned this awhile ago as a rumor, but now it's finally official. The Invision joins the LG Vu and the Samsung Access as the only devices capable of supporting AT&T's live mobile TV service, which currently broadcasts programs from providers such as CBS Mobile, ESPN Mobile TV, NBC2GO, and more.

Here are the specifications: The Invision measures 4 inches tall by 2 inches wide by less than one-half inch thick, which makes it the smallest Mobile TV device of the lot. It features Video Share calling, a 1.3-megapixel camera, HSDPA speeds, AT&T Mobile Music support, a music player, stereo Bluetooth, and more. The Invision will be available for $99.99 with a $50 mail-in rebate and a two-year service agreement.

Nicole Lee is an associate editor for CNET, covering cell phones, Bluetooth headsets, and all things mobile. She's also pretty geeky--she likes World of Warcraft, comic books, and shiny gadgets. E-mail Nicole.
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by tech_junky48 August 20, 2008 3:18 PM PDT
seems like there would be a significant learning curve associated with those controls. Look at the keypad and the weird navigation toggle. Odd phone.
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by richardmajor86 August 22, 2008 2:18 AM PDT
LG?? Their phone's are awful.

Just wait for the Samsung version of the same phone. You see Samsung and LG R&D for phones seem to take montly meetings with each other, where they tell each other what they are working on, allowing the other to make a version of the same.

LG Choc - Sam E900
LG KF600 - Sam Soul
LG KF390 - Sam U600

it goes on.
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