LG Shine comes to India for Rs 16,000

LG Electronics launched their Shine mobile phone in the Indian market last week. This phone is the latest in their range of premium Black Label series.

The company claims that the LG Shine is the India’s first and full metal-bodied phone with a multi-function scroll key.

The slider model would sell for Rs. 16,000 while the bar model would be cheaper at Rs 9,000.

Bo-Hwan Choi, Vice President-Communications of Asia, Middle East and Africa, LG Mobile said in a statement on the launch of this phone: “The Indian market is one of our key markets, as it has the potential to grow at double digit rates annually. We are confident that this year will have an even stronger presence in the market with our premium fashionable and advanced handsets and clear focus on stylish handsets such as LG Shine. This launch signifies our commitment to be a leading mobile company.”

He added: “Last year, LG proved its capabilities in the mobile industry with hit models like the LG Chocolate phone based on our unique insight in to customer tastes. As the second handset under the Black Label series, LG Shine has set to capture the imagination of mobile phone users who crave for the perfect balance between design and technology. With the launch of Shine, LG India will now aim to be among the top three premium handsets and increase its GSM market share to 3.41 per cent by the first quarter of 2008.”