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2.0 stars
"From an iPhone owner"
Pros: Responsive Diplay, Nice 2 MP Camera, FLo TV aslo very cool.
Cons: Nothing Free, no flash, no wi-fi capability...no built in storage.
Summary: Well, I lost my iPhone , and found myself struggling to find something comparable.While the iPhone was great, I felt somewhat limited by the inability to send MMS on a multimedia phone.
No FRILLS.
Everything is trial or costs extra for this phone, its pretty ridiculous. 2.95 a month to use myspace mobile, another 2.95 a month to get weather forecast, and the list goes on. its really just sad, (all options free on the iPhone). when you pay 549 retail for a phone you expect something. This phone comes with 120MB internal memory, expandable up to 8GB with a micro SD Card. Wait I pay 600 bucks for a phone and have to buy memory!? (Yes, yes you do).
The FloTV doesn't make up for anything, with its repetitive programing, and lack of channel options. (close captioning would be nice).
If you have an iPhone hold out for something better the phone is nice, lightweight, and has great potential. But the programmers at LG aren't offering anything applet wise. For all the iPhone's limitations, there is a lot to say for everything they make available to you, not to mention the built in storage.
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Foolish review. it's not the iphone friend. It has a lot of quality features over other phones and for the price (i only paid $50), its a great deal. If you paid $600 for this phone than your not very smart.. although I guess "losing your iphone" proved that.
As far as costs go. Yeah you have to pay for things. But you dont have to get EVERYTHING, you pick and choose what you want. Iphone REQUIRES a $30/m data plan (which is why i didn't get it), the vu dosn't. So if users can pick and choose what features they want to use. And closed captioning on a mobile phone? C'mon really? -
I was thinking of getting this phone. Can't you just go to the myspace page from your html browser for free or are you refering to the instant messenger service mypace provides? I two had an iphone and was looking at this as a replacement. Would you recomend this phone and what are some of the other programs you have to pay monthly for?
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I was frustrated at first with the trial thing, but then I saw you didn't need them. With the Internet package you can use MySpace easily. So, I have to say I love this phone.
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I would recommend the BlackBerry Storm instead. It has lots of free stuff, and comes with 8 GB when you buy for $199.
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you can get a 2gb microsd card from best buy for $7.99 that shouldn't be a problem. plus then its better because if your memory fails...just buy a new one...not a new phone...
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noelsusman - FYI both the apps he mentions in this review are free for the iphone.
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Lol I bought mine for 50$
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Those options are not free on the iPhone. You are required to pay for them on the iPhone, whereas you simply have the option to pay for them on every other phone.
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Personally, I feel like you're ignoring the pros of the phone because you're mad you lost an iPhone. I appreciate the review but it stinks of a bit of apple fanboy-ism.
I've had my Vu for about a week now and you made valiid points. Most of the extra options can nickel and dime you to death - OR just pay 30 a month for unlimited data and unlimited use of the TV feature. That's actually pretty fairly priced. The touchscreen is responsive, and I think BETTER than the iPhone's in terms of accuracy. It does wash out in the sun.
But it stacks up with a win against first gen iPhones due to the 3G network speed. And against new 3G iPhones it still stands as a decent alternative. -
I replaced a lost iPhone with the Vu was SORELY DISAPPOINTED. Give me the next gen iPhone! The screen is NOT readable outside in bright sun.
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