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(More customer reviews)I got new LG GU 295 phone Oct. 2010. The first one would go to sleep/hibernate randomly and would not turn back on until the battery was taken out, replaced, and then it could be turned on. Because it happened at random, it was annoying. I finally got a replacement, after dealing with it for a while and not knowing what was going on with it. I finally called AT&T customer service and warranty dept, which are o.k. and nice, helpful; apparently they all use the same scripts; I have talked to them several times in past few days) and got a refurbished phone at local AT&T warranty center last week, and found out a couple of days later that it would not ring or vibrate with incoming calls. I went to an AT&T warranty center in a different state, (I had to go out-of-town for a couple of days) and all that center did was give me a new simm card and told me that AT&T was in process of going from 3-G to 4-G and that hearing my incoming calls would be sporadic. Well, the phone still does not ring and the local AT&T customers I talked to said their service is perfect. Hmmmmm. Interesting that AT&T customer service and warranty exchange center can make it ring, but no other incoming calls can. Sigh. So, I am writing this and will contact customer chat copy and paste it into the chat window. I still had to call them and they are sending me a replacement phone via mail. Other things I do not like about the phone is that when you have it locked, it does not stay locked, and sometimes I pull it out of its carrying case, on the internet or in other functions that cost money, and I am charged, and do not know how long I may have been there because there is no beep or tone to let you know that the lock is off. I do not use phone to surf web, download apps or music, and it is sort of o.k. for texting. To keep it from accessing internet I have to dig down into a menu option and set the phone there when I put it back into my pocket or into it's case. This is the first slider phone I have had and I do not like it. A BIG ISSUE WITH DESIGN is that it is its RAISED NAVIGATION HUB, you know, right, left, up, down arrows and O.K. in center. It is very easy to slip off key and accidentally navigate away from a text message, or in the middle of adding a contacts info, or activate a pay per app. A flatter or squarer style would be more user friendly to my way of thinking. I really liked the Motorola flip that I had been using. So, buyer beware that the LG GU 295 has some manufacturing flaws and quirks that are problematic.
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Instantly contact co-workers and family members with the LG GU295 for AT&T, which provides Push to Talk (PTT) capabilities that enables you to speak with up to 7 people simultaneously. This sleek slider phone also offers excellent social networking connectivity, with access to sites like Facebook, Twitter, and MySpace via the AT&T Social Net application.
Enabled for use on AT&T's lightning quick HSPDA 3G network, you'll be able to easily access the Internet as well as quickly download video, music and more. Additionally, with AT&T's 3G network, you can make a call while simultaneously receiving picture/text messages and e-mail or viewing Web pages. 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.
With the free AT&T Address Book service, you can sync your contacts to an online address book, enabling you to access and manage your mobile contacts from your handset--or your PC. From the online interface, you can import contacts from other Web-based address books, such as personal e-mail accounts, as well as send text messages to your contacts' mobile numbers.
Other features include a 1.3-megapixel camera/camcorder, Bluetooth for hands-free devices and stereo music streaming, memory expansion via optional microSD memory cards (up to 16 GB in size), a Web browser, access to personal e-mail and instant messaging services, and up to 6 hours of talk time.
Key Features
Fast 3G connectivity via AT&T's HSDPA/UMTS network (850/1900 MHz bands; 3.6 Mbps speeds with network availability).
Push to Talk (PTT) capabilities with large external speakers (additional subscription required). Push to Talk gives you the ability to pull an entire work group into a wireless call from a PTT session (learn more below)
GPS navigation capabilities via AT&T Navigator service includes audible turn-by-turn directions, real-time traffic updates, and re-routing options.
2-inch screen (176 x 220 pixels; 262K color depth)
Slider phone reveals standard alpha-numeric keypad
1.3-megapixel camera/camcorder with 2x digital zoom
Music player compatible with MP3, WMA, and AAC/AAC+
Bluetooth connectivity (version 2.1) includes profiles for communication headset, hands-free car kits, and the A2DP Bluetooth profile--enabling you to wirelessly stream your music to a pair of compatible Bluetooth stereo headphones or speaker dock.
Memory expansion via microSD card slot with support for optional cards up to 16 GB.
Full messaging capabilities including SMS text, MMS picture and IM instant messaging (via popular services including AOL, Yahoo!, and Windows Live).
Access to personal e-mail (AOL, Gmail, Yahoo!, and Windows Live)
AT&T Social Net social networking app enables you to view and manage all your social networking connections and updates from Facebook, MySpace, and Twitter.
Organizer tools including calendar, alarm, tasks, calculator, notepad, stopwatch, and unit converter
Airplane mode allows you to listen to music while the cellular connectivity is turned off.
Vital Statistics
The LG GU295 weighs 3.71 ounces and measures 3.92 x 1.85 x 0.64 inches. Its 900 mAh lithium-ion battery is rated at up to 6 hours of talk time, and up to 504 hours (21 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 GU295 handset, rechargeable battery, charger, quick start guide, user manual
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