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LG Gossip Coming to Fido June 1st

Categories: Coming Soon, Fido, LG, Rumors
By: , IntoMobile
Saturday, May 29th, 2010 at 8:55 AM

LG Gossip Coming to Fido June 1st

From what I can tell, the LG Gossip (GW300FD) is going to be one of the more uglier smartphones I’ve seen in awhile. The Mr. Blurrycam shot above shows off what looks to be a device that combines a BlackBerry-esque QWERTY keyboard with the dash of a ’99 Porsche Boxster. Something like that anyway. The controls in the middle remind me of a watch I had when I was 14. That thing was awesome. The LG Gossip, meh, I’m not so sure.

ANYWAYS, rumor has it that Fido will be launching the LG Gossip on June 1st, from $90 outright, or for free on a 2-year contract.

Key specs on the LG Gossip include the full QWERTY keyboard, 2.4″ QVGA display (320×240), 3.5mm headpone jack, Bluetooth 2.1, 2 MP camera with video, FM radio tuner and expantion to 16GB via microSD.

All joking aside (above), I’ve really got to say that I’m digging the features found in low-end devices these days. More and more goodness is getting packed-in to these devices for little to no cost for the user up-front. You have to dig that.

[Via: BGR]

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  • Nico

    This is not a smartphone. It’s a QUICK MESSAGING DEVICE!

  • Ken H.

    Is it IntoMobile's expectation that everyone reading this will know what market Fido serves?

  • @KevinSchram

    Well, Falconer usually covers Canadian phone news, so, if didn't know, use context clues and connect the dots.

  • justin

    does anyone now if the phone has WIFI? at lg.com it said it did… so i was just wondering cause i didnt say anything about it at fido

  • Henry

    There is no such word as ANYWAYS it is ANYWAY

  • Jack

    Wow you have bad eyes because the lg gossip is the best phone ever and does not look ugly it is slick and sweet and gorgeous in looks and design! Looks better than u!

  • that_guy

    just got the phone today and well i have yet to find any features that even remotely hint "wi-fi"

  • Keith

    This is Awesome! This is NOT a smartphone. But this phone is plenty smart all on it's own! Without the Big $$ to get, or a contract to buy.

    Qwerty keyboard, large screen, easy navigation, internet & email access, wp3 player (use as ringtones!), and radio!

    I wish it had a better calendar function, but I only got it 3 weeks ago and been so amazed by it, I haven't got to further look into that part.

    You want a terrific phone that does LOTS without a contract or Big $$??? Get a Gossip! Awesome phone!

  • Jay

    Hey everyone, I just one question: does this phone have wifi??? Please let me know, as I want to purchase it, but need to know this. Thank u!

  • dom

    so you can use your MP3's as your ring tone!!!

  • dave

    the phone does have wifi according to fidos website. it is an extra 15$ along with a couple other features

  • shane

    hey does anyone know how to play video on this phone. like youtube

  • Emmalyn

    yeah do you know if it dosE? :S