LG Muziq-LX-570 Black Review - Messaging, Internet & Connectivity
Messaging, Internet & ConnectivityMuziq 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 on top of Email on the go.
The phone also supports SMS and MMS messaging (though Sprint calls the latter Picture Mail), as well as VoiceSMS. Muziq’s iIM application supports AOL, Yahoo!, and MSN instant messaging.
On the one hand Muziq works with Sprint’s Power Vision Network, so data flies across the EV-DO airwaves at pretty amazing speeds. On the other hand, Muziq’s Web application is a WAP browser, so you wind up limited in terms of what content you can access. Between the Sprint portal and the On Demand application, Muziq can get you lots of basic information - and a ton more possibly useful infotainment - in a hurry. Just don’t be disappointed if you can’t access all of your favorite Web pages on this handset. WAP pages were quick to load when I was within EV-DO network coverage.
Purchasing music from the Sprint Store was amazingly fast. Granted, the tracks you download to your phone are smaller files than the higher-quality versions available for your PC, but going from “choose” to “listen” in 20-25 seconds is still pretty impressive. I’ll say it again - Sprint does such a great job with their network, and now with their Music Store pricing and selection, they really owe it to their customers and accountants to upgrade the user experience portion of browsing and playing music on their handsets.
The LG Muziq 8800 is a dual-band CDMA phone that is locked to the Sprint network. The phone is capable of high-speed data transfer via Sprint’s EV-DO network. There is no 802.11 WiFi support on the handset.
Bluetooth implementation on Muziq is version 1.1 and supports mono and stereo audio as well as laptop tethering. The phone also supports location-based services via A-GPS technology.
Next: Conclusion »Fetch me more...Quickly jump to more information about related topics, cell phones, carriers or phone manufacturers mentioned in this In-Depth Review by using the links below. About our in-depth cell phone reviewsWe take great pride to ensure that the our reviews are thorough and accurate. In no way are our editors directed or influenced by any manufacturers, advertisers, or partners; we believe that honest, opinionated reviews -positive or negative - are the only way to maintain credibility and serve our users. Reviews by companyApple, BenQ, BlackBerry, Eten, HTC, LG, Motorola, Nokia, o2, Palm, Pantech, Samsung, Sanyo, Sharp, Sony EricssonLG’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... 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... 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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