Today LG Electronics and Cingular Wireless launched two new handsets, the C2000 low cost clamshell camera phone and the lightweight, great value C1500 clamshell phone. Both of these new GSM phones come with a long list of robust mobile handset capabilities and support Cingular's latest and greatest multimedia services, including Instant Messaging and Music Tones providing a complete mobile experience.

LG C2000 More Photos View Specs

LG C1500 More Photos View Specs

"Handsets like the C2000 and C1500 represent the core of LG's promise to the consumer," said Jon Maron, director of marketing for LG Electronics MobileComm U.S.A. "These handsets incorporate the latest advances in design and technology from LG and offer robust and feature-rich mobile phones across a spectrum of price points, so consumers always have a choice when they select an LG phone."

"At Cingular, we pride ourselves on offering a handset portfolio that is as extensive and diverse as the communications needs of our customers," said David Christopher, Vice President, Product Management, Cingular Wireless. "The C2000 and C1500 offer solid feature sets at key price points all in slim, stylish packages."

The LG C2000

The C2000 handset is a camera phone that will grab people's attention and not let go. In addition to rich 640x480 snapshots from the integrated VGA camera, users can experience the convenience of voice-activated dialing, the quality of 64-chord polyphonic ringtones and the option of using Music Tones as ringers. With 16 megabytes of memory and Cingular's My MEdia folder to access and store downloaded games, ringtones and graphics, users can save the fun content they find and buy on the Cingular network and access it over and over again, whenever they want to play a game or change a ringtone. The C2000 features:

- Speakerphone for hands-free conversation
- IM capability for "Hands-On" chats with friends and family
- Built-in mirror for self-portraits
- Photo caller ID and voice-activated dialing

The LG C1500

Users can experience an extra bit of color from incoming calls on the C1500. Besides a color filter external display with caller ID and rich 64-chord polyphonic sound, users can customize their phone with the latest Music Tones on the C1500. An easy-to-access speakerphone keeps calls sounding clear, while IM capability also lets users stay in touch. Weighing in at only three ounces, the C1500 also incorporates:

- Advanced features such as an internal 65K color LCD screen
- Multimedia messaging capabilities and 16 megabytes of flash memory for storing downloaded content.

The C2000 is now available from Mobiledia for free with a two-year service agreement.

- LG C2000 Specs
- LG C1500 Specs