The Next Generation of Smartphones: LG Optimus 7 Comes to Canada

The borderless entertainment smartphone is now available

MISSISSAUGA, ON, Nov. 8 /CNW/ - LG Electronics Canada today introduced the LG Optimus 7, one of the first Windows® Phone 7's available in Canada.  The sleek new LG Optimus 7 is loaded with features for users to optimize their mobile experience and connect all areas of their lives— enjoying life the way they want, wherever and whenever.

"We are happy to bring the highly anticipated LG Optimus 7 to Canada. The LG Optimus 7 has been uniquely designed and offers users even more connectivity through the Windows Phone 7 features," said Colin Bettam, Vice-President of Marketing, LG Electronics Canada. "LG Optimus 7 offers a Windows Phone 7 experience combined with many features unique to LG devices that truly bring the best entertainment experience in a phone."

The LG Optimus 7 allows users the freedom to stay connected by enriching their social playground without missing a moment in HD quality. LG brings it all together to empower your social circle through People's Hub, Twitter, Facebook, SMS and Xbox. Elegant and sleek, some of the features of the new LG Optimus 7 include:

• Expansive 3.8 inch WVGA LCD display for easy viewing
• 512 MB RAM
• 16GB of internal memory to store hundreds of MP3 files, hours of video and hundreds of applications so users never run out of memory
• Easy & optimized transfer of HD contents with DLNA for seamless connectivity
• Enhanced photo experience with 16:9 photo shooting to capture all of life's moments
• Direct access to favourite games on Microsoft's popular Xbox LIVE for more convenient enjoyment
• Live Tiles start screen offers easier access to information and services from the Web

The LG Optimus 7 is available exclusively through TELUS for $99.99 on a 3yr term.

Customers who purchase an LG Optimus 7 or any LG phone through TELUS until December 31, 2010, will become an LG VIP with the chance to win daily and weekly prizes, as well as the grand prize of a trip for two to the LG Rocks Your City Winter Festival.  Visit www.lgrocksyourcity.com for more information and to register.

About LG Electronics, Inc.

The LG brand was established in 1995. The company is a global leader in electronics, information and communications products, with more than 82,000 employees working in 77 countries around the world, and annual worldwide revenues of more than US $40 billion. LG Canada is comprised of five business units - Mobile Communications, Home Appliance, Home Entertainment, Business Solutions and Commercial Air Conditioning. The company has offices in Toronto and Vancouver. LG Canada is focused on delivering award-winning products known for blending style and technology. These innovative products include cell phones, flat screen TVs, laptop computers and home appliances. For more information please visit www.lg.ca.

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