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The LG Neon’s spiritual successor actually bowed a few months ago (February, to be exact) as the GT350, but it seems like Rogers — which continues to carry the original Neon — is finally getting ready to unleash this thing as the Neon 2. Dummies for the new models are starting to roll into stores, it seems, alongside those of the GT540, a midrange Android-powered slate that we actually first saw all the way back at CES this year. Though official pricing and availability aren’t known, we wouldn’t expect either one to command much dough — and indeed, MobileSyrup is quoting a CAD $29.99 ($29) sticker price on a new three-year deal. We know which one we’d rather have.

Rogers lined up to get LG GT540, Neon 2? originally appeared on Engadget Mobile on Tue, 10 Aug 2010 23:06:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

LG Neon and KS360 owners, avert your eyes, because seriously — this thing might be like a knife through your fragile heart. Complementing the GD880 announcement today, LG’s showing the full-QWERTY GT350 with a 3-inch WQVGA touchscreen that works throughout the UI, unlike the limited-function touch employed by its predecessor — and just to twist that knife a little harder, they’ve gone from a 3-row keyboard layout to four. It’s got Facebook and Twitter integration built-in with direct social networking access straight from the keyboard (good to see they’re putting that extra row to use) along with push email and support for multiple accounts — perfect for the young’un who isn’t Truly ready for a boring smartphone that’s had all the life and joy sucked out of it. Like the KS360, this one will be available in a diversity of colors — blue, purple, silver, and black to start — when it launches in Europe come April.

LG’s GT350 makes the KS360 look like a punk originally appeared on Engadget Mobile on Tue, 09 Feb 2010 08:02:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Remember the good old days with your virtual pets on your keyring? Well, how about an injection of life that actually roams around inside your phone? Some dude in China had this exact idea — probably inspired by the waterproof LG GD900 Crystal in a fish tank — and popped open the hollow keypad of his own Crystal, slapped in two unfortunate little neon tetras, squeezed in some water and snap! There’s no mention on how long the poor things can survive in there for, but chances are PETA will be after your backside well before something goes wrong. We also went through the warranty paperwork, and honestly, we think this gentleman might be in a fishy area in this place. Video of the mod after the break, if you dare.

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