LG Vu Plus Phone (AT&T) Review

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(More customer reviews)I recently pruchased 3 of these phones for my family. I do not use the internet on any of the phones, so I can't give you an accurate review on how that works. I can tell you that the phone is simple to use, love the texting keyboard and has great call quality. I did a lot of research prior to buying and the reviews were right on with this phone. If you want a good texting phone and good quality, then this would be a good choice.

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The latest AT&T Mobile TV-capable device, the LG VU Plus mobile phone from AT&T will also link you to the center of your social circle with AT&T Social Net application, which allows you to view and manage all your social networking connections and updates from Facebook, MySpace, and Twitter. With the AT&T Mobile TV service, you can subscribe to around-the-clock access to full-length simulcast and time-shifted programming from FLO TV, including such channels as CBS, Comedy Central, ESPN, FOX, NBC, and the movie channel Crackle.



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.

The Vu Plus has a 3-inch capacitive touchscreen display with slide-out full QWERTY keyboard for easy messaging anywhere as well as a 3-megapixel camera/camcorder with auto-focus and flash. Other features include Bluetooth for hands-free devices and stereo music streaming, microSD memory expansion (up to 16 GB), Web browser with RSS feed support, multi-format digital audio player, and up to 3 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. This phone also includes a digital compass.
3-inch capacitive touchscreen display with vibrating feedback
Side-sliding full QWERTY keyboard for fast messaging
Widget Menu provides quick access to calendar, alarm clock, play music, add notes, set multiple time zones, and play a slide show from the standby screen.
Access to AT&T Mobile TV for watching full-length broadcast quality shows in widescreen for optimal viewing. It also includes the ability to channel surf with no buffering and an easy-to-use channel guide (AT&T Mobile TV only available in AT&T Mobile TV coverage areas).
3-megapixel auto-focus camera with flash featuring up to 2x digital zoom, landscape viewfinder for real camera feel, continuous shot capability (up to 9 consecutive shots) and image editor.
Video capture capabilities up to 320 x 240 pixels and shooting up to 60 minutes for saving (31 seconds for MMS).
Multi-format digital audio player compatible with MP3, WMA and AAC/AAC+ formats. Other features include multitasking while listening to music, playlist creation and management, and customizable preset equalizer.
Bluetooth connectivity (version 2.0) 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).
Conversation view messaging displays messages in time order from contact.
Access to personal e-mail (AOL, Gmail, Yahoo!, and Windows Live)
Visual Contacts allows you to contact friends and family by displaying favorite contacts on the standby screen.
AT&T Mobile Browser combines full HTML browsing with unique customization features so you can easily surf the global Internet, view location-aware local news and weather, and read the latest headlines from popular news, sports and entertainment sites (RSS).
AT&T Social Net provides easy access to all your social networking sites including Facebook, Twitter and MySpace in one easy-to-use interface.
Organizer tools including calendar, alarm clock, notepad, calculator, world clock, tasks, stopwatch, and unit converter.
Airplane mode allows you to listen to music while the cellular connectivity is turned off
USB charging via computer
Address book with up to 1,000 contacts with each storing 5 numbers, 2 e-mail addresses, a physical address, messenger ID, and picture ID.

Vital Statistics The LG VU Plus weighs 3.95 ounces and measures 4.31 x 2.1 x 0.6 inches. Its 950 mAh lithium-ion battery is rated at up to 3 hours of talk time, and up to 288 hours (12 days) of standby time. It runs on the 850/900/1800/1900 MHz GSM/GPRS/EDGE frequencies.
What's in the Box LG VU Plus handset, rechargeable battery, charger, quick start guide, user manual

AT&T Services
AT&T Mobile TV allows you to watch mobile TV in broadcast quality. Tune-in to see full-length episodes of your favorite soaps, sitcoms, sports, or news programs from the networks you love. With just one touch you can see what's on now, scroll to find the next episode of your favorite show or select a time slot to reveal an episode summary of your next new favorite. Simple and easy to use the program guide is great for searching on the fly for Mobile TV to go. It provides access to 12 popular channels so you have everything you need to tune-in to your favorite shows when you're on the go. Channels include: CBS Mobile, CNBC, Comedy Central, ESPN Mobile TV, FOX Mobile, FOX News, MSNBC, MTV, NBC2Go, Nickelodeon, CNN Mobile and Pix.
AT&T provides several packages for accessing Mobile TV, and it offers parental controls that provide content filtering and purchase blocking on your phone so that you can restrict access to content that may be inappropriate for younger viewers.

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Samsung Mythic a897 Phone (AT&T) Review

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(More customer reviews)I was really hesitant to buy this phone due to the conflicting reviews I read from various sources. I wanted to replace my Samsung Eternity, which I really loved, but as time went on I found that not having voice dial was a real annoyance, making my blue tooth headset virtually useless. Then again, I didn't like the idea of giving up a speedier interface. I made my decision. After getting the Mythic, I'm happy to announce that all my reservations were put to rest. This phone is everything the Eternity was, except that everything I felt that needed improvement was realized in the Mythic. No regrets here! My major complaint is that Samsung's New PC Studio no longer provides support for backing up your address book, or your calendar events. I'm sure this has more than a little to do with at&t's desire to charge you $3.00 per month to do this for you (address book only). You may want to think twice about filling up the 2000 entry capable contact list on the Mythic. If fact, the biggest problem with this phone is that just about every application it offers will suck you dry with a monthly fee, as opposed to a one-time purchase for it. Even Mobile Email with cost you $5.00 per month now. I guess we're just not paying enough for cell phone service these days. If you want your Outlook Express email on your phone, get a Gmail account with Google, set up their IMAP server, and you can link up with your email and make it look like you're sending and receiving from your Outlook account. Once you're all set up, simply import your contacts from Outlook Express to Gmail, then bookmark Google's link to their Gmail into your phone's browser, or download their Gmail app to your phone for free. All your contacts from Outlook will be available either way. UPDATE: After reading a post by E. McGlynn, I can confirm that "New PC Studio version 1.2.1 IH1" will allow you to back up your contacts and calendar events. Why this version isn't packaged with the Mythic is beyond me, except for maybe the reasons stated above. Thank you, E. McGlynn, so much for your valuable post. Here are some of my impressions of the Mythic:
The Interface - Yes, the interface isn't as snappy as it is on the Eternity, but you will forget about this when you see the gorgeous 3.3", 360x640 pixel screen. I'm guessing this has something to do with the sluggishness, due to the increased amount of picture data that has to be switched around to form a new screen, or change from landscape to portrait mode. If this is so, it's a worthwhile trade-off. The print on web pages is so sharp; I don't need to zoom in to read the smallest. If you're switching from a phone like the Eternity to the Mythic, you just need to learn to relax and slow down a bit when touching your way around the screen.
The Touch Screen - There is definitely a learning curve with the touch screen. At first I thought there were times it was unresponsive, and sometimes it still does seem to be, but after a little experience with the phone, these "unresponsive times" are few and far between. The screen is not only sensitive to touch, but also to how long you touch it for. This is necessary so you're not always moving widgets all over the place every time you swipe the screen. When using the browsers (there are two), a prolonged touch will give you more options on the screen. If you're somewhere in between with your touch, I feel that this can sometimes confuse the software as to what your intent is, so it does nothing. So you need to practice. Whether you're on the home screens, or the menu screens, there are 3 horizontal dashes, side by side, at the top of the screen. When on home screen 1 (or menu screen 1), the first dash highlights. Screen 2, the second dash highlights, etc.. When swiping your finger across the screen to change it, it's very easy to activate the widgets, causing great frustration. Swipe too hard, you activate the widgets, too soft, the screen doesn't move. Solution: swipe your finger or thumb across those dashes at the top of the screen. This works so well, it leads me to believe that this was Samsung's intent. It only takes the slightest pressure to move the screens, first time, every time!
The Virtual Keyboard - I love this keyboard. As much as I liked the Eternity's, this one is better. The keys are offset like a computer keyboard, as opposed to block style, and there are spaces between the keys. The keyboard is plenty roomy enough, and I make much fewer mistakes on it than my previous phone. I can move right along on it with no lag. When changing the keyboard from portrait mode to landscape mode, there is more lag time than I'm used to on the Eternity, but guess what....I compared it to my nephew's iPhone, and the lag time is the same. Texting is a breeze with this phone. If you're in a hurry and need to type super fast, keep the T9 on. It will work like an auto-correct feature.
The Camera and Video - Sorry to say, the Eternity, at 3 mpix, no auto-focus and no flash, takes better pictures under more conditions than the 3.2 mpix Mythic WITH auto-focus and a flash. In fact, I'm finding that the auto-focus is just a time consuming farce. I've been taking identical pictures using the auto-focus, and then just taking the picture without waiting, and there is no difference. If I crop a picture, I find that sometimes the result is clearer WITHOUT the auto-focus. Nice try, Samsung. There were times when my Eternity, under best conditions, took pictures that rivaled those taken with my camera. The pictures on the Mythic can at times be very good, but mostly they are a little fuzzy. Subjects at the edges of the pictures will suffer a little with barrel distortion, but I've found this true with any camera-phone I've owned. Any movement by your subject will show up as a blur in the photo. Under very dark lighting conditions, the Mythic wins over the Eternity, due to its flash, but the pictures will be grainy and the colors will be distorted and washed out. Having said all this, many people will find the pictures to be very good, and in all fairness, they are better than on some popular smart phones I've seen that have 5 mpix. The video recorder on the phone is just adequate. Along with two resolution choices, there are three viewing modes: Small (picture box), Medium (fills screen top to bottom), and Distorted (fills screen left to right). This last mode is horribly pixilated with choppy motion. You choose the mode with the little box in the upper left with the circle in the middle and the arrows radiating out towards the four corners. Oddly enough, the playback of the videos defaults to the worst viewing mode. UPDATE: The default viewing mode for video playback can be changed during the playback of a video. Simply touch the edit icon (the lined page on top of the horizontal pencil)at the bottom-left of the screen, and you'll see the "Display Mode" button. Touch this and choose your new default viewing mode.
The Internet - There are two browsers on this phone. There's the Mobile Web, which at&t seems to promote with its dedicated widget, and then there's simply "Browser" over in applications. Mobile Web is powered by Opera Mini. You must choose your viewing mode, landscape or portrait, mobile or HTML. You do this in "settings". This browser does a very nice job rendering web pages. It's also the more finicky one when it comes to touch. At first I was touching links three or four times to activate them. You really need to get the hang of it. Once you do, you'll find it's very responsive with the quickest and lightest of touches. The other browser is the old, familiar one I had on the Eternity. It automatically changes from landscape to portrait, but chooses how the page will load best. This is the browser that the Facebook widget uses. Sometimes the Facebook page loads extra tiny for some unexplained reason. When this happens, the screen can respond strangely when you try to navigate. It will seem to freeze, but then "catch up" and start moving on it own. Luckily, this happens only sporadically. This browser also allows you open multiple web pages at one time, for tabbed browsing. Also, any links you bookmark with this browser are stored in the "Favorites" widget on the widget tool bar. Both browsers have their advantages and do a good job. One may render the same page better than the other. The "Browser" may be better for quickly checking things like weather, sports, etc. The Mobile Web is probably better for surfing content rich websites. It's strictly a personal preference. They both have their own personalities, and I use both equally.
Voice Commands - This is a great feature for some people. I am a carrier for the U.S.P.S. At certain times during the year, my phone is under 3 or 4 layers of clothes. Two layers cover my head. I don't have time to stop and make phones calls, but if I did, reaching for my phone under those layers with a gloved hand is an invitation to send the phone tumbling to the asphalt. With voice commands, problem solved! Even with my bluetooth headset under my headwear, people have no trouble hearing me and I have no problem hearing them. At the touch of the button on my bluetooth, I can check time, date, go to voicemail, call the Post Office with a problem, check the phone's battery, signal strength, or whether I really did feel my phone vibrate with a new message, and more, all while leaving my phone safely in its holster under all my clothes. This is invaluable for me, though probably not for everyone.
The Battery - The battery life is excellent for a phone with such power hungry features. My phone is turned on at 5:30am, and shuts off at 10:30pm. If I use the phone only when needed, there will be at least 4 out of 5 bars at the end of the day, sometimes 5. If I'm out and about on a day off, constantly texting, checking Facebook, surfing...Read more›

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With one-touch access to features including AT&T Mobile TV and social networking sites such as Facebook and MySpace, the Samsung Mythic for AT&T is a portable entertainment powerhouse. It features a 3.3-inch touchscreen with virtual keyboard and Samsung's innovative TouchWiz user interface, which allows you to simply drag and drop widgets for your favorite and most commonly used features and functions on the phone's home screen.
This phone can quickly download video, music and more over AT&T's lightning quick HSPDA 3G network. And the Mythic is the newest AT&T Mobile TV-capable device, which enables you to subscribe to around-the-clock access to full-length simulcast and time-shifted programming from FLO TV, including such channels as CBS Mobile, CNN Mobile, Comedy Central, FOX News and the movie channel Crackle. 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.
Other features include pre-loaded social networking applications, a 3.2-megapixel camera/camcorder, digital audio player, Bluetooth connectivity for hands-free devices and stereo music streaming, microSD memory expansion, multi-lingual text display, and up to 3 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.
3.3-inch touchscreen with 360 x 640-pixel resolution and 262K color depth. Vibrating response to touch.
TouchWiz user interfacewith specially designed widgets to customize and personalize your phone. The quick and simple drag-and-drop feature provides instant access to your favorite functions, such as the clock, music player, instant messaging and photos.
Virtual onscreen QWERTY keyboard lets you easily type messages and emails fast.
3.2-megapixel auto-focus camera with 3x digital zoom and video capture capabilities
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 email, and access files from a server (additional charges or subscription applicable).
Digital audio player enables you to create and manage playlists right on the phone; compatible with MP3 and unprotected AAC/AAC+ formats.
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 MSN).
Access to personal email (AOL, Yahoo, Windows Live)
Organizer tools including calendar, alarm clock and more
Airplane mode allows you to listen to music while the cellular connectivity is turned off.
Internal phonebook stores up to 2000 contacts
189 MB internal memory shared between MP3 player and camera
Displays last 30 outgoing/incoming/missed calls

Vital Statistics The Samsung Mythic weighs 3.8 ounces and measures 4.49 x 2.06 x 0.5 inches. Its 1150 mAh lithium-ion battery is rated at up to 3 hours of talk time, and up to 360 hours (15 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 Samsung Mythic handset, rechargeable battery, charger, USB cable, quick start guide, user manual
AT&T Services


AT&T Mobile TV allows you to watch mobile TV in broadcast quality. Tune-in to see full-length episodes of your favorite soaps, sitcoms, sports, or news programs from the networks you love. With just one touch you can see what's on now, scroll to find the next episode of your favorite show or select a time slot to reveal an episode summary of your next new favorite. Simple and easy to use the program guide is great for searching on the fly for Mobile TV to go. It provides access to 12 popular channels so you have everything you need to tune-in to your favorite shows when you're on the go. Channels include: CBS Mobile, CNBC, Comedy Central, ESPN Mobile TV, FOX Mobile, FOX News, MSNBC, MTV, NBC2Go, Nickelodeon, CNN Mobile and Pix.
AT&T provides several packages for accessing Mobile TV, and it offers parental controls that provide content filtering and purchase blocking on your phone so that you can restrict access to content that may be inappropriate for younger viewers.

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Pantech Impact P7000 Phone, Pink (AT&T) Review

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(More customer reviews)I have three complaints with this phone. First problem - The camera you are unable to use the camera with the phone closed you must open it. Then your finger will be on the lens so it's awkward holding the phone while taking a picture or shooting video. Second problem - if you want to listen to the mp3 player you have to buy a headset designed for this phone due to the type of input required. Third problem - the touch screen is too sensitive and difficult to use I'm constantly pressing the wrong key then have to delete and start over. I have tried adjusting key sensitivity but I believe that's for the qwerty keyboard inside. I pretty much like everything else about the phone. It has very good, clear reception and the qwerty keyboard buttons are larger than on most blackberry models real useful for texting.

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A nicely affordable way to stay in close communication via a variety of messaging options, the Pantech Impact for AT&T features a unique sideways flip design reveals a full Qwerty keypad and large internal display for optimized messaging and web browsing. On the outside, the Impact has a high-gloss faceplate with an OLED touchscreen that lets you send text messages, make calls, and control your music library without having to open the phone. And each time the touchpad below the screen is pressed it springs to action, reacting to finger taps with a soft, tactile buzz.
Flip the Impact open to find a full QWERTY keypad, a large color screen--perfect for watching video clips, viewing friends' profiles, or flipping through pictures--as well as speakers and shortcut keys to IM, text, email and multitasking features.

This phone can quickly download video, music and more over AT&T's lightning quick HSPDA 3G network. Additionally, with AT&T's 3G network, you can multitask with email, messaging or looking up a contact while making a call. This GPS-enabled phone can access the AT&T Navigator service for turn-by-turn directions. It's also compatible with a variety of optional AT&T services, including Mobile Music (with streaming radio and over-the-air music purchase downloads), Video Share, Mobile Banking, and Social Net--a free mobile social networking application that combines access to Facebook, MySpace, Twitter and customizable news feeds within a single application.

The Impact comes preloaded with AT&T's new HTML mobile browser and att.net service, which combines the best of full and fast HTML browsing with custom features for personalizing favorite bookmarks and local searches. Other features include 2-megapixel auto-focus camera/camcorder, microSD memory expansion (up to 32 GB), Bluetooth for hands-free devices and stereo music streaming, access to personal email and instant messaging services, and up to 5 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.
Clamshell phone with OLED touchscreen dialing pad featuring a soft, tactile feedback, allows you send text messages, make calls, and control their music library without having to open the phone. The external screen displays current time, incoming messages and calls, signal strength, and battery life.
Flip open the phone to reveal a full QWERTY keyboard and 2.6-inch LCD screen for typing longer messages and browsing web and social networking sites.
2-megapixel camera with video capture capabilities as well as brightness and white balance settings, a self timer, and multiple quality settings.
Digital audio player compatible with MP3, WMA, 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
Bluetooth 1.2 connectivity with stereo music streaming (A2DP) capabilities as well as hands-free headsets and car kits.
Memory expansion via microSD card slot with support for optional cards up to 32 GB (80 MB internal memory).
Full messaging capabilities including SMS text, MMS picture and IM instant messaging (via popular services including AOL, Yahoo!, and MSN).
Access to personal email (AOL, Yahoo, Windows Live, Gmail)
Mobile web browsing
Voice memo recording
Organizer tools including alarm clock, calendar, notepad, voice memo, calculator, tasks, stopwatch, unit converter
Airplane mode allows you to listen to music while the cellular connectivity is turned off
Address book with up to 1000 contacts with each storing 5 numbers, 2 email addresses & a picture ID
Send business card information as a multimedia message
Speed Dial (8 entries + 1 voicemail default)
TTY/TDD support

Vital Statistics The Pantech Impact weighs 4.49 ounces and measures 4.19 x 2.04 x 0.7 inches. Its 930 mAh lithium-ion battery is rated at up to 5 hours of talk time, and up to 336 hours (14 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 Pantech Impact handset, rechargeable battery, charger, quick start guide, user manual



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LG Chocolate Touch VX-8575 Phone (Verizon Wireless) Review

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(More customer reviews)I am very hard to please, and I have owned two other LG msuic phones but didn't liked either of them. This phone is different: it is the best phone I've ever owned.
It has every feature I want in a phone, in a beautiful package that is very user-friendly.
- Great battery life
- Excellent sound quality
- Good speakerphone
- A 3.5mm audio jack
- FM radio
- Music player with a well-designed user interface
- Great photo and video viewer
- USB data cable included (!)
- The ability to plug-and-sync automatically, even with non-Rhapsody music players(!) such as Windows Media Player or MediaMonkey (which supports podcasts :)
- The ability to mount the USB card as a generic device for drag-and-drop support for ringtones, photos, music, videos... you name it.
And Verizon doesn't force you to buy a data plan for this phone, which I don't neeed.
All in all, a perfect phone for me.

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Enjoy on-the-go audio that sounds like it came from your home theater with the LG Chocolate Touch for Verizon Wireless, which features patented Dolby Mobile technologies for a dramatically richer listening experience with potent bass and sparkling clarity. The latest in LG's line of music-centric phones, the Chocolate Touch also offers a vibrantly colorful 3-inch touchscreen with intuitive interface and vibrating response. It's also a great social networking companion, with a dedicated messaging key for sending quick updates to Twitter, Facebook, MySpace, and more.
With 1 GB of internal memory dedicated to music--and up to 16 GB of additional storage from optional microSD cards--all your favorite tracks can be cued up and ready to go at a moment's notice. This mobile multimedia powerhouse is compatible with the V Cast Music with Rhapsody service, which enables you to purchase songs through your phone and download them via the fast Verizon Wireless 3G EV-DO data network, and the V CAST Video on Demand service that enables you to watch full-length TV shows plus news, sports, weather and live entertainment video clips.

You'll also stay on course thanks to the VZ Navigator GPS turn-by-turn direction service. And with the optional Visual Voice Mail service, you'll be able to quickly and easily scroll through your messages and pick the ones you want to listen to. See more details on optional Verizon Wireless services below.

Other features include a 3.2-megapixel camera/camcorder, Bluetooth connectivity for hands-free devices and stereo music streaming as well as tethering to a PC for use as a modem, full HTML web browsing with RSS support, speakerphone, voice activated dialing, personal organizer tools, and up to 5.1 hours of talk time.



Key Features
Fast 3G connectivity thanks to the reliable Verizon Wireless EV–DO, Rev A network
Dolby Mobile audio playback technologies for rich sound quality through stereo headphones or optional external speakers(Learn more)
Multi-format digital audio player compatible with MP3, WAM, and unprotected AAC/AAC+ files
Join the Band feature enables you to play along with favorite songs using virtual keyboard or drums
Easy access to Twitter, Facebook, MySpace and other top social networks
3-inch touchscreen display (400 x 240-pixel resolution, 262K color depth) with virtual keyboard and automatic screen rotation based on orientation
1 GB of internal memory
Memory expansion via microSD card slot with support for optional cards up to 16 GB
GPS navigation capabilities via VZ Navigator service
3.2-megapixel camera with video capture capabilities with flash and video capture and on-device editing capabilities (Learn more)
Bluetooth 2.1 connectivity with stereo music streaming (A2DP) capabilities as well as hands-free headsets and car kits (Learn more)
Full messaging capabilities including SMS, MMS, Mobile IM, Mobile Email and Corporate Email
Full HTML viewing of Web sites with support for RSS feeds and pre-loaded Bing search engine
Voice activated dialing
Organizer tools including Calculator, Ez Tip Calculator, Calendar, Alarm Clock, Stopwatch, World Clock, Notepad, Drawing Pad
Airplane mode allows you to listen to music while the cellular connectivity is turned off
Phonebook stores up to 1000 entries with up to 5 numbers, 2 email addresses, 1 physical address and a picture ID per contact
3.5mm headset jack
Hearing Aid Compatibility = M4/T4

Vital Statistics The LG Chocolate Touch weighs 4.23 ounces and measures 4.3 x 2.2 x 0.47 inches. Its 1000 mAh lithium-ion battery is rated at up to 5.1 hours of talk time, and up to 470 hours (19.6 days) of standby time. It runs on the CDMA 800/1900 frequencies as well as EV–DO, Rev 0 3G frequencies.

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Verizon Wireless Services
VZ Navigator Capable: With this GPS-enabled phone, you'll be able to access the Verizon Wireless VZ Navigator service (additional charges applicable) for voice-prompted turn-by-turn directions, heads-up alerts, local search of nearly 14 million points of interest in the US (such as landmarks, restaurants and ATMs), and detailed color maps.


V CAST Music with Rhapsody: Access this exclusive digital music service for RealNetworks and for MTV Networks, which delivers unlimited monthly access to music on up to three Rhapsody-compatible mobile phones and players and online on multiple PCs and Web browsers. For a monthly fee (billed on your Verizon Wireless bill), you can load and reload your subscription songs from your PC to your V CAST Music with Rhapsody phone as often as you want, and take your music on the go.
On PCs running the Windows XP or higher operating system, you can also browse, preview and purchase music using the V CAST Music with Rhapsody software, which is available as a free download from the V CAST Music with Rhapsody download website. Additional subscription charges applicable.



V CAST Video on Demand: This optional service enables you to watch full-length TV shows plus news, sports, weather and live entertainment video clips. It features more than 100 full-length programs from leading broadcast and cable networks, ranging from highly-rated drama and comedy series to reality programs and children's programming. V CAST Video on Demand also delivers live sporting events, including NHL hockey games and an upcoming slate of college football games
The service offers unlimited viewing of Basic Videos and the ESPN MVP channel. You can choose from 14 categories, including Entertainment, Kids, Music, Sports, Comedy, News, Pop Culture, Information, Women, Latino, Home & Leisure, Multicultural, Cutting Edge, and Hollywood. Additional subscription charges applicable.



Visual Voice Mail: This innovative service enables you to delete, reply and forward voice mail messages without having to listen to prior messages or voice instructions. Visual Voice Mail is the ideal tool for the busy mobile professional who may need to prioritize which messages he or she listens to first. Features include on-screen access to voice mail message status, save up to 40 messages for 40 days (or archive permanently), create up to 10 different caller ID-based greetings, and reply via call back, text or even voice mail.


Mobile Broadband Connect: Use your smartphone as a modem for your notebook when you connect the two using a USB cable--or open a Bluetooth connection--enabling you to access the Internet or your company intranet. The Mobile Broadband Connect tethered modem capability is ideal when you're traveling and need to use your notebook to check email, access corporate networks, or download large files like presentations and reports. And with Mobile Broadband Connect, you won't have to buy an extra PC Card or other devices.





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Feature-Rich Music Playback with Dolby Mobile
Experience rich sound quality through stereo headphones or external speakers.
Customizable EQ Settings: flat, bass boost, treble boost, vocal boost, and classical.
Manual EQ--adjust EQ settings across 4 bands.
Standard 3.5mm headset jack.
Natural Bass--provides clean, powerful bass extension without artificial sound effects.
High-Frequency Enhancer--reinforces the high frequencies for lower-quality source content.
Sound Level Controller--maintains a consistent playback level, both within a particular program and across content.
Native music player for MP3, WMA, unprotected AAC, and unprotected AAC+.
1 GB of internal memory dedicated to music--store up to 250 songs.
Join the Band--play along with favorite songs using virtual keyboard or drums.
Rhythmical Beat--handset vibrates to the beat of the music.
Visual Effect--display dynamic animation on screen while playing music.
Pick a Song Image--select an iconic photo to be displayed as a song image for a particular song.
Create and manage playlists.
Multitask while playing music--hide player to browse the web, send messages, etc.
Music library--organized by artist, genre, and album.
Repeat, shuffle, and music only modes (RF off except Bluetooth).
Dedicated side key and shortcut key for easy music access.
Sync music from V CAST Music with Rhapsody to phone.
FM tuner (87.5-107.9 MHz) with RBDS support and 12 station presets.



Capture On-the-Go Pics and Videos with 3.2-Megapixel Camera
Camera Resolutions: 2048 x 1536 (default), 1600 x 1200, 1280 x 960, 800 x 480, 640 x 480 Pixels
Zoom: up to 1.6x (depending on selected resolution)
Intelligent Shot for Improved Image Quality
Panorama--take up to 3 guided shots in a row for a wide area view
Facial Makeover--removes facial blemishes and enhances facial features
Image Editor: Zoom, Rotate, Crop, Add Frames, Stamps, Write Over Images
Customizable brightness, white balance, shutter sound, color effects, and self-timer
Video Resolutions: 320 x 240, 176 x 144 (default) pixels
Video Recording Time: up to 30 seconds (for sending) or up to 1 hour (for saving)
Video Player for WMV, MP4, 3GP, and 3G2 Formats

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LG Shine II GD710 Phone (AT&T) Review

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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



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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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HTC Freestyle Phone (AT&T) Review

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(More customer reviews)I have had my phone for about two weeks now, and I love it! This is a great phone for everything I need a phone for. It takes great pictures, the touch screen is very responsive. The volume and the sound is great, it has a large selection of ring tones and volume controls. You can customoze this phone in so many ways as well. I would like a timer on it, but so far thats the only negative with the phone, and thats not too big of a deal. I think data plans are a phone company rip off, and you don't need one with this phone. If I want the internet I will open my laptop. I can say with out hesitation, this is a very good phone. I also like the size, its not too small, just the right fit. When you pick it up, it feels very strong and well built. The camara has some really nice features, it works well for one, but you can zoom into the picture you took and then wait a second, and then it will focus the picture. I like that you can also identify contacts with a picture if you want. There are so many things about the phone that are great. This is simply a great phone, I confidently give it five stars!

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Featuring a premium design with a 3.2-inch touchscreen display clad in an aluminum unibody construction, the HTC Freestyle is the first of a new generation of quick messaging phones from AT&T to run on Brew Mobile Platform. The Brew MP operating system allows AT&T and software developers to more easily offer smartphone-like applications to those who want an affordable, full-featured messaging phone.

It's the first AT&T quick messaging phone to feature the HTC Sense mobile experience, which features customizable widgets and the FriendStream application for social networking integration with Facebook and Twitter. It also boasts a full HTML browser for PC-like web browsing and a full suite of messaging options including text and picture messaging, instant messaging (IM), and mobile e-mail. And with access to AT&T AppCenter, you can chose from a multitude of games and apps to download.

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.

Other features include a 3.2-megapixel camera/camcorder, Bluetooth for hands-free devices and stereo music streaming, microSD memory expansion to 32 GB, music player with access to AT&T Music and AT&T Radio, and up to 7 hours of talk time.

HTC Sense Mobile Experience
With the next generation of the popular HTC Sense mobile experience, the HTC Freestyle automatically delivers your most-wanted information to your screen. It offers even more ways to stay connected--including FriendStream, which delivers Facebook, Twitter, and Flickr updates in a consolidated view. And you'll be able to pinpoint the location of a lost phone on a map, send a command to make the phone sound an alert--even while on "silent" mode--through the htcsense.com web site. If needed, you can also remotely wipe all of the phone's data with a single command in addition to forwarding calls and text messages to a different number.

Connectivity
Fast 3G connectivity via AT&T's HSDPA/UMTS network (850/1900 MHz bands; 3.6/7.2 Mbps speeds with network availability).
Onboard GPS for navigation and location services
GPS navigation capabilities via optional AT&T Navigator service includes audible turn-by-turn directions, real-time traffic updates, and re-routing options.
Bluetooth connectivity (version 2.0) includes profiles for communication headset, hands-free car kits, and the A2DP audio streaming Bluetooth profiles.

Vital Statistics
The HTC Freestyle weighs 3.35 ounces and measures 4.29 x 2.13 x 0.47 inches. Its 1300 mAh lithium-ion battery is rated at up to 7 hours of talk time, and up to 384 hours (16 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
HTC Freestyle handset, rechargeable battery, charger, USB cable, quick start guide, CD-ROM with user manual


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