LG starting to get real cozy with ATT?
We're hearing about a bevy of new handsets from LG that should -- by should, we mean it is rumored -- be landing at a store near you between now and the end of year. First up, LG's CU575 "Trax" -- that we've been hearing about for a while now -- may have finally found a solid date with AT&T, look for it to arrive around about August 17th. The LG CU400 is getting refreshed with the LG CU515, an all-black 3G handset that looks like a cross between the CU400 and CU500, expected September. Also rolling out is the CU720 or Shine a 3G slider with a 2 megapixel camera in September -- we've been waiting on this for some time, thanks AT&T. Of course, we've saved the sassiest tidbit for last, the MediaFLO-enabled LG CU...
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UMTS only: LG CU320 vs. Samsung ZX-10
LG wins this round. Not only was the slider more popular, it performed better according to customers.
LG CU500 vs. Samsung ZX-20
Ditto for this round
Nowadays, Samsung is trying to win by the quantity of phones released. The Blackjack is a winner but quietly, LG released the CU400 on the low end which has been successful as well.
We have yet to see what kind of a splash the Samsung A717 and A727 will make but when it comes to what at&t cares about, sales, LG beats Samsung to the American UMTS market.