Get you hands on the most wanted handset this summer with Meteor

GET YOUR HANDS ON THE MOST WANTED HANDSET THIS SUMMER WITH METEOR

Enter the multimedia world of the LG Arena

13th July 2009 - Meteor has teamed up with LG to release the most wanted handset this summer season, the LG Arena.  Packed with the latest multimedia features, the handset taking Europe by storm, boasts an intuitive 3D user interface (UI) and Dolby Mobile surround sound to deliver the ultimate multimedia experience. The LG Arena is available in Ireland exclusively to Meteor customers, with an RRP of €99.99.

Commenting, Sean McGrath Sales Director of Meteor said: "Partnering with LG has ensured that Meteor is bringing new and exciting handsets to the market, that give users the opportunity to engage in a wholly new multimedia experience. Touch screen handsets have become increasingly popular and we are delighted to introduce one of LG's premium handsets to the Irish market."

The UI offers the perfect 3D gateway to enter the LG Arena's amazing multimedia environment developed to deliver a portable entertainment experience. The device also features a standard 3.5 mm audio jack meaning it can be used with any pair of headphones.

The LG Arena's 3D UI is specifically designed with a cube-based layout providing four customisable home screens. Accessing music, movies, pictures and more is now easier than ever, with new and intuitive touch-based menus. The rich 3D graphics bring the LG Arena to life with an enhanced look and also makes navigating through the menus fast and simple.

"As the first handset to feature LG's intuitive 3D S-Class UI, the LG Arena has enjoyed great success across Europe selling over 300,000 units in the first month" said Jeremy Newing, head of marketing, LG Mobile Ireland & UK. "We very much see Ireland as a key market and are delighted to be working alongside Meteor to bring this fully-featured multimedia handset to Irish consumers."

The LG Arena will feature all new audio and video technologies as LG took great lengths to ensure that it delivers an exhilarating multimedia experience. The handset includes features enhanced by Dolby and DivX technologies which heighten the sound and visual quality. LG Arena will also include improved internet connectivity with HSDPA 7.2 networks and Wi-Fi.

The LG Arena is available exclusively at Meteor stores nationwide from €99.99 or simply order the handset online at www.meteor.ie