LG Muziq-LX-570 Extreme Pink Cell Phone

LG Muziq-LX-570 Black in-depth review - Introduction & Design

IntroductionLG’s Muziq is the follow-up to the Fusic, which was the first handset I ever used with the Sprint Music Store.  While Fusic received mixed reviews, I happened to really like the phone’s cheery, compact design and straightforward functionality.  Muziq picks up where Fusic left off, with a thinner, sleeker body, enhanced multimedia functionality, and integrated GPS. Beyond its thin clamshell design and solid feature set, Muziq brings something else to the table: ...

LG Muziq-LX-570 Black in-depth review - Features

FeaturesAs you might have guessed from its name, Muziq is meant to be a music phone.  The handset is compatible with Sprint’s Groove Mobile Music store, from which tracks can be purchased and downloaded for 99 cents each.  Your dollar gets you two versions of the selected song: a low-quality mp3 that comes straight to the Muziq and a higher-quality version available for download to a PC.  While the phone didn’t come with stereo earbuds (a 3.5mm headphone adapter is included...

LG Muziq-LX-570 Black in-depth review - Display & Audio

DisplayLike Fusic, Muziq packs two displays, a 2.25” main screen and a 1” external LCD.  Both screens left a little to be desired, and were not at all on par with the stunning, higher-res displays that have become more and more prevalent on high- and even mid-range handsets as of late.  As mentioned, the main screen actually displayed some Sprint TV content pretty well ... but basic text and icons were another story. Text and images on the internal LCD were viewable, but kind...

LG Muziq-LX-570 Black in-depth review - Messaging, Internet & Connectivity

MessagingMuziq features a surprisingly handy Email application featuring an easy-to-use setup wizard.  A “Get your email!” icon on the home screen leads to the wizard, which is preconfigured to easily access AIM, Hotmail, Yahoo!, and GMail, though it also supports Sprint PCS mail and standard POP/IMAP accounts.  While Muziq’s screen makes reading lots of text a less than beautiful experience, the software combined with Sprint’s fast data network made for a pretty good way to stay...

LG Muziq-LX-570 Black in-depth review - Conclusion

ConclusionLG’s Fusic was a cute mid-range flip phone with enhanced music player capabilities including an FM transmitter and the ability to purchase and download music over the air from Sprint’s Music Store.  Fusic’s successor, Muziq, is more or less the same phone in a thinner, sexier body.  The stub antenna’s gone, the matte white finish has been traded for a glossy black, and the external media controls gained vibrational feedback. Beyond that things are more or less the...

The LG Muziq is now available from Let's Talk with a new Sprint plan

Music lovers get ready, LG's all-in-one phone the Muziq is now available for $99.99 after rebates from Let's Talk when purchased with a Sprint calling plan.  The device valued at $149.99 can be purchased for only $99.99 after a $50 Sprint mail-in rebate.*  The Muziq by LG is the upgraded replacement for the previous Fusic phone.  Some advancements include a thinner, lighter design, and an internal antenna.  Key attributes that remained the same include stereo bluetooth,...