Available for $109

May 22, 2010 10:00 GMT  ·  By

LG Electronics MobileComm U.S.A., Inc. (LG Mobile Phones) and MetroPCS Communications, Inc. have recently announced the launch of a new mobile phone on the carrier's airwaves, the LG Imprint. According to the duo, the new device comes with all the necessary features needed for consumers to stay connected while on the go, while also sporting a full QWERTY keyboard and advanced messaging capabilities, in addition to an affordable price tag.

LG Imprint is expected to prove a great addition to the carrier's offering, as it is capable of impressing with its sleek, ultra-compact design. Moreover, it comes with extensive multimedia features, coupled with e-mail support and the aforementioned messaging functionalities. With the new mobile phone, users will find it very easy to stay in touch with their friends and family.

“Whether chatting with colleagues, sending pictures or browsing the Web for the latest movie times or other on-the-go information, LG Imprint instantly organizes multiple conversations with threaded messaging, a feature which displays text messages in conversation format. The new handset also offers Pocket Express capabilities, which delivers up-to-the-minute news, sports, weather, stock, travel and entertainment updates anytime, anyplace,” LG states about the new phone.

The specifications list of the new device also includes a one-touch speakerphone, a 1.3-megapixel photo snapper with Multishot technology (can take up to six consecutive photos), voice-activated dialing, Bluetooth connectivity with support for sending contacts of calendar entries, along with picture-editing capabilities, enabling users to flip, rotate, add color effects and more to the photos taken with the handset's camera.

“Other LG Imprint essentials include a micro USB charging port and MP3 music ringer support. In addition, LG Imprint also comes preloaded with MetroNavigator, bringing users audible turn-by-turn driving directions local searches and maps, and myMetro, which allows users to instantly view account information, pay a bill or add features,” the company continued. The LG Imprint can be purchased from all MetroPCS retail locations for only $109.