LG KG800 (Chocolate)
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LG KG800 is the European version of the LG Chocolate, the first product of LG Black Label Series. It is a GSM Tri-Band mobile phone manufactured and sold by LG Electronics
. It was released in May 2006 and had its marketing strategy planned and executed by John D. Bernard
, a marketer based in the UK. The KG800 is a 'slider' style phone that reveals heat-sensitive touch buttons on its face, which activate upon sliding the phone open. A slightly modified version, released as the LG TG800, is currently being sold by Rogers Wireless
(discontinued) and Fido
in Canada. Additionally, Bell Mobility
has a modified version of this phone that works on their CDMA/3G
EVDO network despite the offering of the LG Chocolate (VX8500)
in Canada available there through Telus Mobility
.
LG Electronics
LG Electronics is a global electronics and telecommunications company headquartered in Yeouido, Seoul, South Korea. The company operates its business through five divisions: mobile communications, home entertainment, home appliance, air conditioning and business solution...
. It was released in May 2006 and had its marketing strategy planned and executed by John D. Bernard
John D. Bernard
John D. Bernard is a UK businessman, currently ranked as one of the top 10 Marketers in the UK according to Marketing magazine's Little Black Book. The former head of Marketing for LG Mobile UK and Sony Ericsson, Bernard is credited for creating the LG brand in the UK in recent years through...
, a marketer based in the UK. The KG800 is a 'slider' style phone that reveals heat-sensitive touch buttons on its face, which activate upon sliding the phone open. A slightly modified version, released as the LG TG800, is currently being sold by Rogers Wireless
Rogers Wireless
Rogers Wireless is a wireless telecommunications provider offering mobile phone and data services throughout Canada using Global System for Mobile Communications and Universal Mobile Telecommunications System technology. It is a wholly owned subsidiary of Rogers Communications...
(discontinued) and Fido
Fido Solutions
Fido Solutions is a Canadian cellular telephone service provider currently owned by Rogers Communications. It was formerly owned by Microcell Telecommunications. Fido does, however, remain a separate entity from Rogers...
in Canada. Additionally, Bell Mobility
Bell Mobility
Bell Mobility is a CDMA and HSPA+ based wireless network and the division of Bell Canada which sells wireless services in Canada...
has a modified version of this phone that works on their CDMA/3G
3G
3G or 3rd generation mobile telecommunications is a generation of standards for mobile phones and mobile telecommunication services fulfilling the International Mobile Telecommunications-2000 specifications by the International Telecommunication Union...
EVDO network despite the offering of the LG Chocolate (VX8500)
LG Chocolate (VX8500)
The LG VX8500 is a slider cellphone-MP3 player hybrid that is sold as a feature phone. In the U.S. it was released by Verizon Wireless in July 2006 and made available online, and later released in Verizon stores in the U.S. on August 7, 2006. In addition to the original black model , the LG...
in Canada available there through Telus Mobility
Telus Mobility
Telus Mobility is a division of Telus Communications which sells wireless services in Canada on its numerous networks. They currently have three different networks based on three different technologies: CDMA and HSPA+ on its mainstream networks, plus iDEN via its Mike division...
.