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15 out of 15 people found this review helpful
3.5 stars
"Liked it when I bought (still do) but there are a few things to mention--"
Pros: Great look, sliding keypad is kinda cool. Screen is recessed which prevents oil/skin prints when talking. Screen is bright and also shuts off when phone is in use to conserve battery.
Cons: Biggest con: earpiece (and ringers, depending on which one) is WAY too quiet. Keys are too small.
Summary: I switched from Verizon to Sprint a few months ago and got the LG-PM325. I read many reviews on this website and decided to go with this phone because of the reception quality (based on consumer feedback). I get great reception with this phone.
Camera stuff:
The camera quality is fair. Not as good as some motorola camera phones (i.e. razr 3 is much better quality) but then again, you should research your phones before you just jump into getting one. What I'm trying to say is, if you are looking for a phone and a camera is one important criteria for you, DONT GET THIS PHONE. Options for resolution/quality and recording your own shutter sound are cool, but lacks [amazing] quality some other camera phones have and erasure of pictures (if you are taking a picture of a temporary "thing" and you need to erase/take new pics quickly) takes too long.
The sliding keypad is cool, but remember to be careful with it. Yes, we will all play with it the day we get it (i did for a while) but it is fragile and dirt will easily accumulate under the sliding track if you are not careful. Also, since the keypad covers the recessed screen most of the time (when in closed position) any dust on the screen from when it was open could potentially accumulate inside the slider as well. I know I seem picky about this but as with all sliding phones the parts will wear most likely faster than typical flip phones obviously because the parts you have to clean are much more accessible. I'm trying to say "clean the screen if you can".
The only major complaint I have of this phone is the earpiece volume. Even on the loudest setting, it is not loud enough in somewhat "normal" outdoor settings. If you are near a road with moderate traffic or in a building with a fair amount of backround noise, you are probably going to end up saying "WHAT??" to the other person A LOT. The ringtones are somewhat loud enough, i guess--they could probably be a little louder too.
THe phone has a lot of cool features such as the easy-to-maneuver-through LG interface. Cool ringtones, the Bluetooth (i havent seen much positive feedback on the BT but i dont use it myself--read other comments), the integrated camera (once again do not buy if you are buying b/c it is a camera phone, you will be dissapointed) and the sliding keypad make this phone quite attractive and easy to use.
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I have read 1 or 2 comments on the ear piece. Mine works fine - actually too good. I typically have to turn it down to low so that it does not hurt my ear!
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