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(More customer reviews)My first impression about this phone is it is shiny, solid and heavy. Part of the phone brazzle and back cover is made of stainless steel, so it is about 1 ouce heavier than other plastic phone with the same size. It feels very well built, the fit and finish is very good. It has a lot of chrome on the edge, and the screen is shiny like a mirror, perfect for self obsessive gals or guys.
I have a tendency on dropping my phone if the shell is too slippery or smooth. I cannot imagine how I feel if I drop this phone to the floor.
This phone looks so nice, it is like it should be presented in a trendy art mesuem instead of being sold to the public.
The screen is quite large, and has 320x240 resolution. However, pictures look a little pixelated on the screen for some reason.
The slide operation of the keyboard is very smooth. I have no complain about it.
The speaker of the phone is very good. The same speaker is used for the ear piece as well as the speaker phone. The speaker is loud and clear when it is in speaker phone mode and playing music. The speaker is one of the best I heard on the phone.
The battery indicator has only 3 bars. Within 1 day of use I already see it drops a bar. The battery is rated at 900mAh 3.4Wh, which is not high at all.
The MicrosSD card slot is inside, so you have to take out the battery to swich the card.
The 3.2MP camera takes grainy picture at low light. However, the LED flash light is quite bright, good for probably 3 feet.
The dedicated back button is inside on the keyboard instead of around the D-pad. The software programmer sometimes does not program a back key on the left and right soft key, so in some screens you have to open the slide keyboard to go back to the previous screen.
The music play plays MP3 and WMA file formats. You need to buy an extra adaptor to use a head phone. My previous experience with such adaptor is never good. It get loosen very easily.
I cannot find FM radio on this phone.
I cannot play any MP4 podcast video on the phone. The phone recognize it is a video file, and knows the resoltuion, but it only plays the sound track of the video. The phone can only play video under a very low resolution limit. So do not expect this phone to replace your iPhone or Zune.
My biggest complain is the D-pad. LG should have made the D pad taller. There is room for that, but they put the AT&T logo there. The result is a very large left and right key, and very small up and down key. The up key is hard to press. When I press the down key, 20% of time either the left key or the right key is registered the click. This results in jumping to a totally different screen. This confuses me a lot. Usually when you are inside a function, you should not be able to go to another function unless you go back to the menu home. The LG program is trying to be too smart, so when you are inside a particular functionlairty, such as settings, if you presse left or right key, it will go to antoher functionality, such as the Mobile Video.
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Following the impressive success of its popular predecessor, the LG Shine II for AT&T is the perfect combination of minimalist design and maximum functionality. Running on the lightning quick AT&T 3G network, the chic multi-tasking Shine II enables you to seamlessly transition between data and call functions while staying connected through e-mail, text, picture, and instant messaging. This GPS-enabled phone can access the AT&T Navigator service for turn-by-turn directions as well as its Video Share service, which enables you to send video of yourself to another compatible phone while making a voice call. (See more details on optional AT&T services below.)
Featuring polished round edges and an elegant slider design, the Shine II brings sophistication into the palm of your hand with its stainless steel construction and streamlined shape. It boasts a mesmerizing 2.2-inch mirror LCD that's great for watching videos on. And it comes with a music player with customizable equalizer, music recognition, and ringtone creator, and direct-to-device music download capabilities via AT&T Mobile Music.
Snap photos and videos on the go with the 2-megapixel camera with flash, which also includes an image editor that allows you to resize, crop, rotate, color adjust photos, insert fun frames and produce mirror effects. Other features include Bluetooth connectivity for hands-free devices and stereo music streaming, microSD memory expansion ( to 16 GB), digital audio player, access to mobile e-mail and instant messaging services, web browsing with RSS support, speakerphone, and up to 3.2 hours of talk time.
Key Features
Fast 3G connectivity via AT&T's HSDPA/UMTS network (850/1900 MHz bands; 3.6/7.2 Mbps speeds with network availability).
GPS navigation capabilities via AT&T Navigator service includes audible turn-by-turn directions, real-time traffic updates and re-routing options.
2.2-inch mirror finish LCD screen with 240 x 320-pixel resolution and 262K color depth
Elegant, slider design with durable stainless steel body
2.2-megapixel camera with flash and video recording capabilities (Learn more)
Digital audio player compatible with MP3, WMA, AAC, and AAC+ formats. Other features include ability to create and manage playlists on the phone, transfer files to phone from PC, and customizable equalizer.
MusicID music recognition service with lyrics, artist bios, and more
Make UR Tones enables you to create ringtones using music from favorite artists
Video player supports MP4 and 3GP file formats
MobiTV streaming live TV and XM Radio digital radio (additional charges applicable)
Bluetooth 2.0 connectivity with stereo music streaming (A2DP) capabilities as well as hands-free headsets and car kits. You can connect your laptop (either via Bluetooth or wired USB) and enjoy dial-up networking--surf the Internet, send e-mail, and access files from a server (additional charges or subscription applicable). Save up to 20 Bluetooth pairings.
Memory expansion via microSD card slot with support for optional cards up to 16 GB (100 MB internal memory).
Full messaging capabilities including SMS text, MMS picture and IM instant messaging (via popular services including AOL, Yahoo!, and MSN).
Conversation view messaging displays messages in time-order from a contact
Access to personal e-mail (AOL, Yahoo, Windows Live, Gmail)
Mobile web browsing with RSS support for quick access to updates on regularly changing web content
Speaker-independent voice commands
Organizer tools including alarm clock, calendar, notepad, calculator, tip calculator, world clock, tasks, stop watch, and unit converter
Airplane mode allows you to listen to music while the cellular connectivity is turned off
Address book with up to 1000 contacts and each storing 5 numbers, 2 e-mail addresses, and a picture ID
Micro USB port for transferring files from a PC (mass storage capabilities) and charging via a PC
AppCenter for downloading content, including ringtones, wallpaper, games, and other applications
Pre-loaded apps include Mobile Banking, Notifier, The Weather Channel, and eBay
Vital Statistics The LG Shine II weighs 4.4 ounces and measures 4.2 x 2 x 0.53 inches. Its 900 mAh lithium-ion battery is rated at up to 3.2 hours of talk time, and up to 300 hours (12.5 days) of standby time. It runs on the 850/900/1800/1900 MHz GSM/GPRS/EDGE frequencies as well as AT&T's dual-band 3G network (850/1900 MHz; HSDPA/UMTS).
What's in the Box LG Shine II handset, rechargeable battery, charger, quick start guide, user manual
AT&T Services
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2-Megapixel Camera/Camcorder
Landscape viewfinder usage for real camera feel
Camera Resolutions: 1600 x 1200, 1280 x 960, 640 x 480, 320 x 240, 160 x 120 pixels
Video Resolutions: 320 x 240, 176x144 Pixels
Video Record Modes: MMS (up to 32 seconds), general, and Video Share mode
Digital Zoom: Up to 2x
Customizable camera shutter tones, brightness, white balance, color effects, quality, night mode, multishot, and self-timer
Image Editor: Resize, crop, rotate, color adjustment, image filter, insert fun frames, & mirror effects
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