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June 8, 2009 6:04 PM PDT

LG Neon available from AT&T

by Nicole Lee
LG Neon

LG Neon

(Credit: LG)

We missed this because of all the Apple news, but today AT&T also released a new phone, called the LG Neon. We had a hands-on with the Neon a few months ago during CTIA 2009 in Las Vegas. It's already been out for awhile in Canada from Rogers. Well, it looks like we finally have the chance to nab the Neon here, and if you like simple QWERTY phones, you might want it. The Neon has a 2-megapixel camera, a touch screen (but only for the number keypad--which we find strange), a microSD card slot, and Bluetooth. It's no fancy 3G touch-screen phone like the LG Xenon, but for $30 with a new, two-year contract, it's not bad. Look for our review of the Neon later this week.

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 play7 June 10, 2009 4:15 AM PDT
Nice phone...........price isnt bad
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by gump2010 June 10, 2009 7:12 AM PDT
kinda stupid that the touch screen is only used for dialing. whats the point of a touch screen if thats all its used for.
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by gba2000 June 10, 2009 8:22 AM PDT
I think it's for people who dont what a touch screen and dont want a thick phone like the matrix.
by play7 June 10, 2009 8:20 AM PDT
for 30 what you want? and please dont tell its not a iphone! :/
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by Rohou June 10, 2009 10:25 AM PDT
I want this phone.
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