We can typically do without the superfluous fancification of our handsets, but we've gotta admit, this one isn't half bad. Some dude by the name of Robert Ryan has apparently crafted the SV300S / LV3000S (depending on carrier) "Crystal Edition" flip for LG's domestic market Cyon brand, featuring a floral theme and the occasional crystal that manages to not go over the top -- a rare event for bejeweled phones, we'd say. We're not seeing a spec sheet, but the phone features a 2.2 inch primary display, external controls, and a "big size keypad," though we're not entirely sure how / if that plays into the fashion theme. Check it Korea-side for about 400,000 won ($425).

[Via Slashphone]

We're still a bit bemused at why the LG-SV300 gets the Wine Phone moniker, but even cellphone connoisseurs can appreciate a finely constructed handset photographed while receiving white glove treatment. The mobile was opened up and shown to the camera over at SEK2007, and interestingly enough, it looks like the enlarged buttons (and font, too) could hint that this device will be aimed at those with aging eyes (you know, the stereotypical "wine crowd"). Regardless of speculation, be sure to click on through for the pictures you're surely salivating over.

LG's introduced yet another cellphone under its Cyon banner in Korea, this one boasting e-reader functionality designed for the visually impaired in addition to the standard feature set. That'll give you the not-so-special ability to play back pre-recorded e-books stored on an SD card and, more interestingly, have books and other documents read to you using the phone's text-to-speech capabilities (let's hope the voice isn't too creepy). Apart from that, the phone packs Bluetooth capability and can also act as a walkie-talkie within a 100 meter range, all in a pearly white slider package.

[Via Akihabara News]