LG Muziq-LX-570 Black Review - Conclusion
LG’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 same, save for an main display that’s somehow more frustrating than the one found on Fusic. Maybe I just expect more these days, or maybe Muziq’s sexy exterior set the bar higher for its display, but text and icons look a little ragged in many places. Then again, Sprint TV didn’t look half-bad in my tests.
But the display isn’t Muziq’s focal point; its focal point is music. Sprint seems to have the hard part of mobile music down pretty well: they’ve got a robust network that supports over the air purchases and a growing catalog of tracks at industry-best pricing. It’s the little things that are holding them back from really providing an amazing music experience. First and foremost, the Music Store needs a UI overhaul. UI isn’t a “little thing,” per say, but it doesn’t cost as much to fix as a slow network does. Next, throw some stereo earbuds and a decent-sized memory card in the box with your music phones, Sprint. People like to start rockin’ as soon as they open the package, even if they’ll dig out their own headphones a little while later.
Despite those flaws, Muziq packs a good amount of features into a sleek phone with a mid-range price point. The addition of a surprisingly good Email client makes this a worthy choice in an all-around handset compatible with Sprint’s multimedia offerings. It might even be good enough to upstage the UpStage - it’s a more practical choice, anyway.
 Compare prices »Reviews by manufacturerVerizon Wireless, Sprint PCS, Nokia, Samsung, Sony Ericsson, Motorola, LG, Sanyo, HTC, Palm, BlackBerry, Sharp, Pantech, BenQ, Apple, Eten, o2Our fancy algorithm says this stuff is related...LG’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... As 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... Like 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... Muziq 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... 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... This category is now officially "Media Phones" and no longer "Music Phones." Why? iPhone. Apple's debut handset has officially raised the bar and changed the game when it comes to music and video on your cell phone - and, besides, most handsets now being marketed as "Music Phones" can handle video, as well.
So without further ado, the Top 5 Media Phones available for use in the US right now:
1. Apple iPhone - AT&T...
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