The LG Vu CU920 sports a large 3" display perfect for watching live TV via MediaFLo technology. Other key features include a 2.0 megapixel camera with video capture, stereo Bluetooth, expandable memory card slot and a music player with touch controls.
Three hot touchscreen phones - which one's right for you? This is the loooong version of a head to head to head between Instinct, Vu, and iPhone. If you're not up for 15 in-depth minutes, check out the short version for the summary.
Three hot touchscreen phones - which one's right for you? This is the short version of a head to head to head between Instinct, Vu, and iPhone. If you're up for 15 in-depth minutes, check out the looong version.
This may be the coolest new handset of the year so far. LG's Vu is a touchscreen phone with a 2MP camera, media player, 3G data, and AT&T's new Mobile TV service. I unbox it and give a quick overview.
Previous Posts in this series:AT&T: Apple iPhone 3G Verizon Wireless: LG Voyager, LG Dare, Samsung Glyde, LG DecoyLG Vu (CU 915/920) - AT&T WirelessVu
is AT&T's premiere Mobile TV phone, though it also comes in a less
expensive version that's not compatible with the television service.
Both devices are sleek touchscreen phones that offer a nice,
lightweight industrial design complimented by LG's attractive...
Q. Thanks for making all the great phone review videos, it really gives me a general idea of what is good and not so good when is comes to the cellular market. I actually work at an AT&T store in WA, and I currently have a dealer line through AT&T but for some idiotic reason they won't let me use the iphone on my dealer line. So what I was wondering is how comparable is the LG Vu to the iphone, when it comes down to general...
There's a nice post from the other day on JK On the Run warning smartphone makers to "Wake up and smell the Applesauce." The gist of it is this: It doesn't matter whether or not Geeks find every feature they want in iPhone 3G, because it's so easy to use that people who have no idea what a smartphone is will be using it to surf the Web and check Email on the go. Nokia and Sony Ericsson can keep hardcore phone nerds excited with 8...
Apple may have disappointed some phone geeks by leaving a few badly wanted features off of the new iPhone 3G, but in typical Apple fashion they're looking past the specific desires of a few in order to set their sights squarely on luring more of the masses into the Cult of iPhone. Could Apple have added MMS messaging, stereo Bluetooth support, and a decent camera (with flash) to the new iPhone's redesign without sacrificing the grander...
According to a recent survey from CNN, mobile TV took the honors of most-wanted feature for consumers on their mobile phones. Have no fear, there are some great options rolling out on the market for those seeking a little portable on-screen entertainment. Check out two picks below from AT&T and Verizon.
In March, Samsung & AT&T announced Access, a candybar handset designed to support AT&T Mobile TV and Video Share video...
Wow, you uTubers love to ask questions. So many questions that I've gotta do a Part 1 and Part 2 (at least) of this month's mailbag ... And yes, KravvyKrav is my YouTube alias.And remember, the fastest way to get your questions answered is to ask them right here on PhoneDog. Showtymechef Asks:lg Voyager vs lg vuwitch cell is better i like them both. i think att as more ch to pick from. the att people...
By: Bailey preisre on Monday, October 06, 2008 From: Houston, TX (United States) Experience: 4 Months
Pros: Easy touch screen, great TV signa l, great internet signal, easy to useCons: Bad battery life, no flash on the camera, overpricedSummary: The LG Vu is a great phone for anyone who is new at using phones. It is full touch screen easy to use. But has bad battery life, and does not have flash for the camera. Has a 2.0 megapixel camera that is awesome. but you have to be really sure you want a full touchscreen because it can get boring. I have had mine for 4 months and I am so bored of it and mow i want the LG Venus in pink. Overall this is a great phone besides the few downsides.
By: Alexander B. on Monday, July 14, 2008 From: Baton Rouge, LA (United States) Experience: 2 Weeks
Pros: Great Sleek Look, Small yet comfortable and well built feel, Exceptional Tv.Cons: Not as touch sensitive as I would like, Slightly difficult to scroll.Summary: The new Lg Vu is a great phone. Its easy to figure out how to use, comfortable to hold and looks awesome. I like the camera though I wish it had a 3.2 megapixel instead of a 2.0 though it looks great anyway. Slightly difficult to scroll, you cannot just flick as with the iPhone. I like the video calling it seems to work good. I would definitely recommend this phone to anyone looking for something new and unique; something with its own great qualities yet still having its errors. Overall this phone is very well made with some slight room for upgrade or modification in the future.
Motorola Krave-ZN4Carrier: Verizon Retail Price: $349 or via ebay Contract Price:$149.99 or via Let's Talk Hot Feature: "interactive touch flip."
Pantech Matrix-C740 BlueCarrier: AT&T Retail Price:? or Via ebay Contract Price: $79.99 or via Let's Talk Hot Feature: unique dual-sliding, double-keypad design
BlackBerry Pearl Flip 8220Carrier: T-Mobile Retail Price: $379.99 or via ebay Contract Price: $149.99 or via Let's Talk Hot Feature: RIM's 1st Flip Backberry
Samsung SGH-A637Carrier: AT&T Retail Price: $99.99 or via ebay Contract Price: $49.99 or via Let's Talk Hot Feature: Video capture
Motorola MOTO-ACTV-W450 OrangeCarrier: T-Mobile Retail Price: $159.99 or via ebay Contract Price: $29.99 or via Let's Talk Hot Feature: Music Player
LG Rhythm-AX585 BlackCarrier: Alltel Wireless Retail Price: $299.99 or via ebay Contract Price: $119.99 Hot Feature: Great music phone
Samsung Rugby A837-BlackCarrier: AT&T Wireless Retail Price: $279.99 Contract Price: $179.99 Hot Feature: Rugged to military specs
Samsung SGH A237-RedCarrier: AT&T Contract Price: $49.99 Hot Features: Bluetooth technology, WAP browser, VGA camera
Sony Ericsson TM506-GreenCarrier: T-Mobile Contract Price: $129.99 with instant rebate Hot Feature: Quad band, Live TV
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Just a quick bit of fodder for the Android rumor mill. Tech Radar has an Interview with Microsoft's Scott Guthrie regarding the possibility of their Silverlight product, which competes directly with Adobe's Flash, showing up on Android-powered phones. Considering Apple's decision to accommodate neither on the iPhone, Silverlight for Android could really heat up the touch-screen game.
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Hey kids, just a heads-up: If you like cell phones you're going to want to check in on the PhoneDog.com home page at 12:01 Eastern Time tonight/tomorrow ... that is, just after midnight as Wednesday turns into Thursday, October 16. For us West Coasters that's only 9PM!
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Carrier: VerizonRetail Price: $349 or via ebayContract Price:$149.99 or via Let's TalkHot Feature: "interactive touch flip."
The Motorola Krave ZN4 is a touch phone that sports and interactive flip cover. Key features include a 2.0 megapixel camera, stereo Bluetooth, media player, live TV support, visual voicemail, microSD slot (up to 8GB), Haptic sensory feedback and a 3.5mm headset jack.
Finally you can all stop asking me when AT&T's gonna get them a QWERTY phone. Boom! Here's four for your SMS-fiending thumbs to drool over. I'm going to be lazy and just cut-and-paste from the press release:
Pantech MatrixThe Pantech Matrix is available today in navy blue and black with green and will be available Oct. 16 in red. It is $79.99 with a two-year agreement and mail-in rebate1, and it features the unique...
This is an interesting turn of events, if it proves to be true. With all of the speculation about if and when Samsung would bring their Windows Mobile powerhouse, the Omnia, to AT&T, nobody stopped to think about a CDMA version of the device. Nobody, it seems, except Samsung and Verizon Wireless.
According to this rebate form posted on HowardForums and later found on Engadget Mobile, Big Red is prepping a VZW-branded Omnia to...
I'm "at" the Motorola Virtual Press Conference where they're launching the Krave ZN4 for Verizon. No surprise here, as this device was leaked far and wide. But it still sounds pretty interesting - it's a flip phone with a touchscreen and an "interactive flip." Apparently the clear plastic flip cover has touch controls so you can access frequently used functions without opening the device up.
Krave looks like it's going to...
Noah gets his hands on two new flip phones with some power under the hood: The BlackBerry Flip 8220 for T-Mobile and the LG Lotus for Sprint. Will your next smartphone be a flip? Also, more on the Android "G2" rumor, and news on tons of new cell phones.
Did you listen to this week's podcast, Noah's Bark #7? If so, you heard Noah's list of his Fave Five cell phone TV commercials of all time. Watch 'em for yourself here and chime in: What'd he miss? What's in your five? Let us know in the comments (with links if you can find 'em). 1. T-Mobile "Pookie" Commerical with Charles Barkley and D-WadeThe series with The Chuckster and D-Wade is my all-time...
Technology: GSMLikely Carrier: AT&TExpected: October 2008
A square slider with the best of AT&T’s entertainment offerings such as instant messaging, Mobile Email, AT&T Navigator, CV, AT&T Video Share calling, AT&T Mobile Music, a 1.3 megapixel camera and more, the Samsung Propel slides upward for easy access to its full QWERTY keypad. Also available for $79.99 after a two-year agreement and mail-in rebate, the Propel will be...
Carrier: AT&T
Technogly: GSM
Expected: Novmember 2008
A slider boasting a touch screen in addition to the full keypad, the AT&T Quickfire can read messages in portrait or landscape mode and also download music over the nation’s fastest 3G network with Napster Mobile and eMusic Mobile. The AT&T Quickfire will be available in November in orange, lime and silver for $99.99 after a two-year agreement and mail-in...
Carrier: AT&TRetail Price:? or Via ebay Contract Price: $79.99 or via Let's TalkHot Feature: unique dual-sliding, double-keypad design
The Pantech Matrix is available today in navy blue and black with green and will be available Oct. 16 in red. It is $79.99 with a two-year agreement and mail-in rebate, and it features the unique dual-sliding, double-keypad design that is found on the popular Pantech Duo smartphone in AT&T stores. The...
Carrier: T-MobileRetail Price: $379.99 or via ebayContract Price: $149.99 or via Let's TalkHot Feature: RIM's 1st Flip Backberry
The Pearl 8220 Flip is Blackberry's first smartphone to to sport a thin clamshell form factor. Key features include a 2.0 megapixel camera, SureType keypad, stereo Bluetooth, Wifi with support for UMA calling, puch email support, music player, microSD(up to 16GB) and a large 240 x 320 internal display....
What’s Good: Universal landscape mode and universal landscape QWERTY; optically-enhanced action button functions as a scroller or track pad; appropriate use of haptic feedback and accelerometers; excellent 5 MP camera with LED flash, auto-focus and face detection; secondary cam for video calls; embedded GPS; FM radio and overall A/V-friendliness; large, welcoming and sensitive screen; it's a generally comfortable phone that makes you feel cool...
Part 2 of Noah's 2-part review of the BlackBerry 8220. The first-ever BlackBerry flip phone hides the buttons away for a sleek look, but does it have the juice to keep Crackberry addicts happy?
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October 6, 2008 - Cogratulations to Omar Flores of TX. He is our week 17 winner of a brand new Motorola Q9m. "It feels good to know i won, I really did not expect for me to win, it came of great shock to me, thank you phonedog.com for the awesome phone!"
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