LG VX9400 Phone (Verizon Wireless) Review

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(More customer reviews)Reception
Excellent - one of the better phones for reception that I have had.
Speaker Phone
Good quality speaker phone and very simple to activate. Actually, have to be careful if holding the phone can accidentally activate the speaker phone very easily.
Texting
Texting is pretty simple but does take some getting used to. The clear button is on the bottom of the key pad area versus on top in most phones. Nothing a little practice can't overcome.
Battery Life
The standard battery is 2-3 days depending upon usage. I just received my extended battery and expect much better results.
Overall Design
I like it. I am a big fan of the flip phone. This design is a little nicer since you can just push the phone to the left. The only issue I could potentially see is if you are left handed. The way the phone is designed, it works best for right handers.
Update 4/25/07
One thing I just accidentally found out is that the phone has an antenna. Shows you how observant I was when I bought it!!
Overall still very pleased with the phone. My wife especially likes it because the font is larger.
Update 5/28/07
I would still rate this phone 5 stars however, last week I purchased the new Blackberry 8830. I am the type of person who likes a phone that can do pretty much everything and the 8830 fits my needs (push email, games, stable, nice form factor, etc. See my review whenever they decide to post a 8830 on amazon).
The 9400 is a good phone, excellent reception/talk time with extended battery and very good wow factor but the rotation is pretty much just a gimick. From a practicality standpoint it isn't the greatest form. Here is why. 1. The phone is really built for right handers. 2. To call someone you have to rotate the screen, dial and then flip it back. If you don't, you end up holding the phone at an awkward angle so that the speaker can be near your ear. Is this a big deal for me? No because I mainly use bluetooth headsets. That is why I left the rating at a 5.


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With support for V Cast Mobile TV--Verizon's latest breakthrough in mobile entertainment technology--the LG VX9400 offers a slim and stylish swing bar design that seamlessly combines the best in mobile entertainment and mobile connectivity. With a large color LCD screen optimal for mobile TV viewing, the VX9400 is the perfect complement to Verizon Wireless' media, data, and mobile phone services. Other cutting-edge features include an advanced mobile Web browser, stereo Bluetooth, Verizon's VZ Navigator GPS technology, a one-touch speakerphone, a memory card slot, EVDO high-speed data, a 1.3-megapixel camera/camcorder, and more.
As the first LG phone to support live TV broadcasts using MediaFLO technology, The LG VX9400 is capable of delivering full-length television programming from some of the most popular TV channels right to your phone. Catch many of your favorite full-length shows by checking out the easy to use onboard Media Program Guide. Plus, you can still take calls and messages while watching, and when you hang up, go right back to enjoying your program already in progress. And when you're done watching TV, check out the fully supported V Cast Music feature. It's not just a phone, it's an entertainment center.
Design The VX9400's unique bar design form factor features a large 2.2-inch color LCD swiveling screen that can swing into landscape mode for widescreen TV viewing, and then back to vertical mode for easy storage. The design allows for an easy to view screen without taking up too much real estate in your pants pocket or purse. To ensure excellent media reception, there's a built-in telescoping antenna that can extend up to 5-inches long, and can entirely collapse back into the phone for safe, snag-free storage. A five-way directional button that controls most of the phone's functions and menus, resides just below the VX9400's impressive screen. For easy access during those moments when you need to take a break, the TV mode button is located just to the right of the five-way directional button. Swinging the phone's screen open reveals the VX9400's handsome backlit keypad.
The phone's display features over 260,000 colors and crystal clear 240 x 320 resolution, perfect for V Cast Web and Mobile TV content, while a unique toolbar at the top of the display can reveal essential information, such as time, battery and signal strength, V Cast Mobile TV status, and more. The phone's 1.3-megapixel camera lens and LED flash are housed on the backside of the phone. On the left side of the phone you'll find up/down volume keys, a voice command key for quick access to voice commands, and an ear jack port, while a speakerphone key, a camera key, and a microSD memory card slot can be found on the right side. The included TransFlash/microSD memory card allows you to supplement the phone's 34 MB of internal memory with cards up to 2 GB in size. Lastly, a USB data port is provided for easy data transfer, and your favorite handsfree device can be paired with the VX9400 via Bluetooth for total handsfree calling.
Calling FeaturesThe VX9400 boasts powerful calling functions, such as an integrated one-touch speakerphone that makes it easy to converse without touching the handset--a big plus for car users. Meanwhile, speaker independent voice dialing makes it easy to call contacts by simply saying their names. No prior voice training is required and you can even speak individual digits to the phone for quick dialing of numbers you know by heart. Because the VX9400 is Bluetooth enabled, wireless headsets can be configured with the phone for total handsfree operation. And because the device supports a 2.5mm headset jack, most wired headsets and headphones will pair perfectly with the VX9400. Lastly, for those times when keeping a low-profile is a must, the VX9400 comes complete with a discreet vibrating alert.
The VX9400's internal memory can hold up to 500 contacts for quick access to email addresses and phone numbers. The phone lets you easily assign pictures as well as ringtones to your most common callers. In addition to vibrating alerts, the phone supports polyphonic ringtones, as well as recorded ringtones you make yourself. A number of ringtones come preloaded on the phone and more ringtones can be downloaded from Verizon's Get It Now service. The phone also supports picture and ringer caller ID to help identify your most common callers before you pick up the phone. Lastly, the VX9400's GPS location technology pinpoints your exact location when you dial 911.
If desired, the onboard GPS feature can do more than give your current location to emergency personnel. The VX9400 is fully compatible with Verizon's VZ Navigator service, a feature that provides all the bells and whistles of an advanced navigation system on your mobile phone at a fraction of the price of other GPS devices and systems. The VZ Navigator service provides heads-up, voice-prompted turn-by-turn directions (with auto-rerouting if you miss a turn), local search of nearly fourteen million points of interest (POIs) in the United States, and detailed color maps that can be quickly panned and zoomed. With VZ Navigator, you'll know where you are, know what's around you, and know how to get there fast (additional Verizon charges apply).
Messaging, Internet, and ToolsThe phone's support for multimedia messaging means that text, photos, video, and audio can be sent with ease (Verizon messaging charges apply). When used in combination with the VX9400's built-in camera, MMS opens up a whole new world of messaging fun. There's also a built-in Web browser for downloads and mobile Web browsing. Verizon's optional Mobile Web 2.0 package allows you to read and send emails, exchange instant messages, and view your favorite Web content. You can check your email, trade stocks online, compare prices while shopping, access flight information, get movie listings, and find directions to the theater. T9 text entry, which is a technology that makes it easier for people to enter words and text on handsets, is built into the unit--a plus for mobile email and text messaging users.
With support for the EV-DO high-speed data standard, the VX9400 is fully compatible with Verizon's V Cast service. With V Cast, you can download and stream high-quality video. Need news and weather? Get the latest AccuWeather forecast delivered right to your handset, or stream CNN news headlines. ESPN sports updates, entertainment news from E!, and even Sesame Street content for the kids, are all available. V Cast also serves as a portal for enhanced 3D games, making it possible to have more fun with a new breed of realistic games. Learn more about V Cast.
Verizon's music service is another EV-DO-powered service that makes the VX9400 all the more desirable. With V Cast music, your phone is a music player, letting you jam out wherever you are. It's also a music store, and you can download songs instantly to your phone. Save your songs to a memory card with a capacity that's right for you. You can even pause to take a call without missing a beat. View the V Cast Music demo.
One of the greatest and innovative things about the VX9400 is that it is fully compatible with Verizon's new V Cast Mobile TV service. With V CAST Mobile TV, you can experience the best of network and cable television programming in full motion video and sound right on your Verizon Wireless mobile device. Turn down time into showtime. Slide open the VX9400, and enjoy your favorite programming, whenever, wherever. View the V Cast Mobile TV demo.
A number of handy software tools are bundled with the VX9400 including a voice memo recorder, a calculator, a calendar, and an alarm clock.
If needed, the VX9400 can be used as a wireless modem for laptops and PDAs (additional Verizon data charges apply).
Imaging and EntertainmentThe phone's 1.3-megapixel camera features a flash, zoom options, and a host of automatic and manual camera functions that you'd expect from an advanced digital camera, such as a self-timer, multi-shot functions, white balance controls, and more. You can even choose the shutter sound to truly customize your phone. With the VX9400, you'll never have to worry about forgetting your digital camera again. The VX9400 can capture video, too, up to one hour with a 2 GB memory card.
For times when you really want to jam out, and really want to conserve battery life, the phone comes with a music-only mode, a feature that allows you to turn off the phone functions of the VX9400, but still maintain access to the music player.
EV-DO Wireless Broadband Coverage Learn more about where EV-DO coverage is offered.
The phone also sports an airplane/flight mode feature, which allows the user to safely use the non-wireless functions of a phone (such as music, games, or organizer functions) on an airplane during flight.
Vital StatisticsThe LG VX9400 weighs 4.06 ounces and measures 4.04 x 1.93 x 0.73 inches. Its lithium-ion battery is rated at up to 3.50 hours of digital talk time, and up to 300 hours of digital standby time. It runs on the CDMA 850/1900 frequencies, as well as the EV-DO and 1xRTT data frequencies. The phone comes with a one-year limited warranty.
Note: The LG VX9400 supports the following profiles: headset, hands-free, dial-up networking (SPP), file transfer, object push for vCard, basic printing, audio/video remote control, and Bluetooth stereo headset support for listening to music. It does not support all Bluetooth object transfer (OBEX) profiles.

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LG Dare VX9700 Phone, Silver (Verizon Wireless) Review

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(More customer reviews)I have had the LG DARE/VX9700 touch screen phone for over a month now and it is a great phone and certainly the best touch screen Verizon has to offer and a great alternative to an iphone over on that other network AT&T. Remember you will need phone plan, internet plan, picture/text plan and they have many to choose from. Myself I went alacart and chose specific things I wanted and know I would use and it cost me less than several of the packages offered. NOTE: This is not a SMARTPHONE, it doesn't promote itself that way but some may expect that and it is not.
Side note for comparisons:
I have an Apple iPod Touch mp3 player which is basically a first generation iPhone without the phone. The Touch is a superb product and the screen is unsurpassed in it's size and clarity, identical to the iPhone and I even get free wi-fi on the iPod Touch, something you pay for with a data plan with the iPhone. If the iphone had more features and fair plan/price options it would be more desirable, maybe it's next iteration?! For example for the $59.99 plan I have with Verizon, the same plan/options with the iphone on AT&T would cost me $99.99. Again I have no affiliation to either and would prefer NOT to be a customer of either one but sadly we have little choice but to select a company and their pricey offerings.
Back to the LG Dare, it is a superb product the screen is exceptional and if it were as big as the iPhone/iPod Touch screen it would be even be more exceptional. However, LG went with a little smaller footprint but packed it with many goodies that you can't yet get in any other touch screen phone including the Apple iPhone 3G.
I am not a fan of any contract to any service provider, I just happen to have been on Verizon a long time, they do have in my experience the best call quality and coverage coast to coast but I still hate signing anything for 2yrs. Remember you have 30 days to test out the phone and if it's NOT what you expected or want, return it and get another or go out and try another provider.
I didn't return mine as I really like it allot and yes the biggest gripe would be to have a larger screen thus less need to scroll during internet use as the net takes up allot of real estate when dealing with a small screen. I am not on there to do long term surfing or intensive seraches. I get onto the net to check my hotmail email and to look at weather, movie times, news headlines for brief periods. Sometimes it can be slower then you'd like but that depends allot on the signal strength of the area you are in.
You can view horizontal or vertical as the screen will adjust to however you hold the phone. This also happens with typing text for text messages or using the internet. Hold the phone horizontal and you will get the onscreen qwerty keybord, hold it vertical and you get the phone like keyboard to enter text. There is a button on each of the screens to select either one you like best for your typing.
The call quality is exceptionally clear and loud, the screen adjusts to indoor and outdoor lighting which is great and better than many other phone screens and even digital camera screens. Of course you have bluetooth as well for connecting to headphones, your computer if it bluetooth equiped etc.
You have the ability to drag and drop icons/buttons on the main screen, arrange them to your liking. You have an abundance of menus that are quite easy to click/scroll through and easy to follow or test and see what your options are with many of the features.
It does have hand writing recognition, it is not easy for me with big fingers to draw things, or a map and with a stylus pen certainly better. You can craft something and email or text it someone, it's a nifty little feature and something unique for now and you will see more of it in the future and of course it will be improved with each iteration.
You have many sound settings and vibration settings for the phone, tactile feedback when typing/scrolling and a load of ringtones to choose from or go buy/download others.
Speaker phone is loud and you can even have it verbally read your text messages to you which can be amusing with the computerized voice.
This phone has the best camera of any cell phone sold in the U.S. It comes with a 3.2 megapixel camera, with face detection, zoom and editing in the phone to name a couple things off the photo menu. The photos I have taken are exceptional for a cell phone and close to what I had in my first digital camera several years ago. They are more than exceptional for emailing and online posting. Remember when emailing them to users on a smaller phone that the photo text messages will be very pixelated because they are trying to view it on a much lower resolution screen and a 1-2 inch screen at best.
I recommend getting a micro SD card and you can get them pretty cheap on amazon, search and do a little research and you'll find a good cheap 4gb card and thus you will have ample room for photos and videos and not suddenly run out, but in saying that make sure to download stuff so as to keep the phone pretty empty allowing you to photo and video when out and about or when you forget your digital camera.
As for it being an mp3 player that is another great option and of course Verizon wants you to use their store but you can plug the phone in and download/rip music from your computer but not from itunes of course, all about file conversions and all that proprietary BS. In any case it works just like an iPhone for music minus the very good itunes store that can be accessed direct from an iPhone. For me I don't use this phone for music being I have the iPod Touch and it also saves me concern on draining the phone battery. I have gone several days without charging when using the phone, texting, taking photos and sending them as well as accessing the net. The charger has a plug for the electrical outlet and a usb plug to connect to your computer to charge as well.
It is a little smaller over all from the iPhone a tiny bit thicker but almost not noticable. Slowly I see more and more accessories for the Dare and many are here on Amazon and much cheaper than Verizon or other retailers. I recommend a cover, silicone, rubber ones are great and I have dropped my phone several times without any damage or marks as it almost bounces with the silicone cover I have. I also purchased a few of the screen protectors.
By having the screen protector I often use a stylus pen on the screen as I have very large fingers and one thing that happens with any touch screen when you have big fingers it is easy to select the wrong thing or more then one thing. The LG Dare will allow you to actually set the sensitivity in the options menu. It comes preset but you can actually run a test and change the sensitivity to make it more pressure sensitive to how you tap the screen.
I have touched on many things and many more things I have easily missed but go to Cnet, ZDnet, Amazon and check out Reviews, or just google LG Dare reviews. The best way would be to go take it for a test drive at a local Best Buy, at the Verizon stores and check on the 30 day trial as well via Verizon.
As with any electronics product, they could always be better and this is the first version of the LG Dare and hopefully they can improve the next version just like Apple did with it's iphone, however, Apple didn't go nearly far enough so maybe the 3rd generation iphone will be great and the 2nd generation of the Dare even further unique than it currently is on the market today.

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The LG Dare for Verizon dares to be different with its bold looks and advanced capabilities--boasting a spacious three-inch touchscreen with handwriting recognition, a 3.2-megapixel camera with face detection and flash, and unique in-phone photo editing capabilities. It's compatible with the V Cast Music and V CAST Music with Rhapsody services, which enables you to purchase songs through your phone and download them via Verizon's fast EV-DO data network. Other features include stereo Bluetooth streaming, MicroSD memory expansion up to 8 GB, access to your mobile email, and up to 4.7 hours of talk time.
Verizon Service Options With support for the EV-DO high-speed data standard, you'll enjoy fast access to the Internet and Verizon's multimedia services (additional charges applicable), with average download speeds ranging from 400 to 700 Kbps and peak rates up to 2 Mbps. (Learn more about where EV-DO coverage is offered.) The V Cast Music service enables you to download songs instantly to your phone, or purchase music through your PC and transfer the files to your phone. If purchased from your phone, you'll receive two copies of the song: a Windows Media Audio Pro Plus format at 64Kbps stereo is sent to your phone, and a Windows Media Audio 9 format at 160Kbps stereo is sent to your account in the V CAST Music online store for downloading to your PC. V Cast Music offers nearly 2 million songs, with more being added all the time.
In addition to the V Cast Music service, this phone is also compatible with Verizon's V CAST Music with Rhapsody, which enables you to access this exclusive digital music service for RealNetworks and for MTV Networks. V CAST Music with Rhapsody delivers unlimited monthly access to music on up to three Rhapsody-compatible mobile phones and players and online on multiple PCs and Web browsers. In addition, customers who purchase music over-the-air are able to download the master copy of the songs or albums to their PCs free of digital rights management (DRM) software that restricts how and where music can be played.
The V Cast Video service enables you to stream or download video clips to your phone from a variety of news, entertainment, sports, and weather channels, including CNN, ABC News, E!, CBS Sports, The Weather Channel, and VH1.
Verizon's Mobile eMail gives you access to your Windows Live Hotmail, Yahoo Mail and AOL accounts so you can read, write, and reply. Access your address book, receive e-mail alerts and more, right on your Verizon Wireless phone.
With this GPS-enabled phone, you'll be able to access Verizon's VZ Navigator service (additional charges applicable) for voice-prompted turn-by-turn directions, heads-up alerts, local search of nearly 14 million points of interest in the US (such as landmarks, restaurants and ATMs), and detailed color maps.
Phone Features Measuring just 0.5 inches thin and weighing 3.76 ounces, the LG Dare feels lightly comfortable in your pocket. It features a large 3-inch touchscreen that recognizes your handwriting and provides tactile feedback when pressing onscreen buttons or typing on the onscreen QWERTY keyboard. The display has a 240 x 400-pixel resolution and support for 262K colors, and its home screen has several shortcut icons including your messaging inbox, phonebook, favorites menu. The phone provides just three buttons on the bottom of its face for send, end and clearing calls, and it has a stainless steel border along its sides and black soft touch surface on the back.
The phone has an internal 148 MB memory, which can be expanded via optional MicroSD memory cards up to 8 GB in size. It can store up to 1000 contact entries, with fields for five numbers per contact. It connects to your PC via USB, and it offers USB mass storage capabilities.
The 3.2-megapixel camera with Schneider-Kreuznach certified lens offers several resolution options, ranging from 2048 x 1536 pixels to QVGA 320 x 240 pixels--perfect for sending via MMS messaging. It offers advanced features including face detection, SmartPic Technology (which helps to compensate face color), four ISO settings, six preset scense, panorama and split shot capabilities, white balance settings, multi-shot, and multiple color effects. It also features a flash, self-timer, and multiple shutter sounds (including off). Once you've snapped your photo, you can edit it right in the Dare--zoom, rotate, crop, add frames, or add writing over the image. You can also capture video up to 640 x 480 pixels for storing onto a memory card, or QCIF 176 x 144-pixel resolution for sending via MMS. You can record videos up to 120 frames per second (fps) and then play them back on the Dare at a slow motion rate of 15 fps.
This phone provides the latest version of Bluetooth connectivity--version 2.1 + EDR (Enhanced Data Rate), which makes pairing with the included headset as well as other Bluetooth devices a snap. And with EDR, you'll get a faster connection than with the previous version 1.2, which makes transferring files and using the phone as a modem for your laptop hum along nicely. And with the embedded A2DP Bluetooth profile, you can stream your music to a pair of Bluetooth stereo headphones or other compatible devices.
In addition to compatibility with formats offered by Verizon's V CAST Music and CAST Music with Rhapsody services, it's also compatible with unprotected MP3, WMA, and AAC/AAC+ formats. The digital audio player features a preset sound effect equalizer, ability to create and manage playlists on the phone, and backbround music mode that allows you to multitask (write email, check your calendar, surf the Web) while continuing to play music.
Other features include:
Organizer tools: Calculator, EZTip calculator, calendar, alarm clock, stopwatch, world clock, notebook, notepad and drawing pad with handwriting recognition
Speaker-independent voice commands
One-touch speakerphone
Mobile email: Yahoo! Mail, Windows Live Mail, AOL, AIM, Verizon.net
Messaging: SMS, MMS
Voice Recording: 1 minute or 1 hour (standby
Favorites: add up to nine contacts with Picture ID
Speed Dial: up to 996 entries
HTML Web browsing with touch navigation and favorites
Music ringer support (clips from hit songs)
Hearing Aid Compatibility = M3/T3
TTY compatible
Bluetooth version 2.1 with the following profiles: A2DP (stereo music streaming), AVRC (remote control), HFP (hands-free car kits), HSP (communication headsets), BIP (for sending images to another device), BPP (basic printing profile for text, email), DUN (dial-up networking), FTP (file transfer), HID (support for mice or joysticks), OPP (object push for business cards, calendar items, and pictures), PBA (transfer contacts)

Vital Statistics The LG Dare weighs 3.76 ounces and measures 4.1 x 2.2 x 0.5 inches. Its 1100 mAh lithium-ion battery is rated at up to 280 minutes (4.7 hours) of talk time, and up to 360 hours of standby time. It runs on the 800/1900 CDMA frequencies as well as the 1xEV-DO r0 data network.

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LG Arena GT950 Phone (AT&T) Review

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(More customer reviews)First things first. The original LG Arena KM900 had Wifi. At&t, once again, has created a model specifically (GT950) to remove that feature. So if you want data, you're going to have to pay. Thanks AT&T.
Pros: Extremely beautiful screen, Flo TV works extremely well if you have decent reception, Good video performance (if you format the file correctly, multiple homescreens for different tasks. Built in FM transmitter.
Cons: Again no wifi, Screen is on the small side for an all touch phone (3 inches), If you've never used a virtual keyboard try in store first.
Besides the beautiful screen, there's really nothing to seperate this from any other feature phone on At&t's lineup. Overall the phone is solid, but doesn't really do anything spectacular.

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Just over a half-inch thin with brushed and polished metal accents, the LG Arena for AT&T provides one-touch access to features including AT&T Mobile TV and social networking sites such as Facebook and MySpace. It also boasts a colorful 3-inch touch-enabled display, super-fast Web browsing on AT&T's 7.2 HSPA 3G technology, and LG's innovative 3D S-Class user interface.
The Arena is the latest AT&T Mobile TV-capable device which enables you to subscribe to around-the-clock access to full-length simulcast and time-shifted programming from FLO TV, including such channels as CBS, Comedy Central, ESPN, FOX, NBC, and the movie channel Crackle. This GPS-enabled phone can access the AT&T Navigator service for turn-by-turn directions as well as its Video Share service, which enables you to send video of yourself to another compatible phone while making a voice call. See more details on optional AT&T services below.
With the AT&T's Social Net application, you can view and manage all your social networking connections and updates from Facebook, MySpace, and Twitter. You can also shoot and share photos and DVD-quality videos using the Arena's 5-megapixel camera, with auto-focus lens, flash, and geotagging capabilities. Other features include a digital audio player and access to AT&T Mobile Music, Bluetooth for hands-free devices and stereo music streaming, memory expansion via microSD memory cards (up to 16 GB), full HTML Web browsing, access to instant messaging and personal e-mail, and up to 3 hours of talk time.

Key Features
Fast 3G connectivity via AT&T's HSDPA/UMTS network (850/1900 MHz bands; 3.6/7.2 Mbps speeds with network availability).
GPS navigation capabilities via AT&T Navigator service includes audible turn-by-turn directions, real-time traffic updates and re-routing options.
3-inch touch-enabled display (480 x 800 pixels, 262K color depth) with touch-key vibration for button-like feedback.
LG S-Class user interface with rich 3D graphics and intuitive touch controls:
Animated 3D Screen Interface--navigate between 4 customizable home screens for Widget, Shortcut, Notifications, and Contacts
Built-in Accelerometer--automatically rotates screen from portrait to landscape
Expandable Lists--easily view and edit contacts and other catalogued information by tapping on and expanding a menu option
Reel Scrolling--access all menu options by dragging a finger across the screen
Image Gallery--view images by sliding a finger from top to bottom or left to right respectively

5-megapixel auto-focus camera with up to 2x digital zoom, geotagging capabilities, customizable brightness and white balance settings, scene modes, and more.
Capture DVD-quality video (640 x 480 pixels) and record in normal or MMS (176 x 144-pixel) mode.
Bluetooth 2.1 connectivity with stereo music streaming (A2DP) capabilities as well as hands-free headsets and car kits. You can connect your laptop (either via Bluetooth or wired USB) and enjoy dial-up networking--surf the Internet, send email, and access files from a server (additional charges or subscription applicable).
Digital audio player enables you to create and manage playlists right on the phone; compatible with MP3 and unprotected AAC/AAC+ formats.
Video player compatible with high-definition DivX video plus MP4 and 3GP formats.
Dolby mobile audio technology for rich sound quality though headphones or external speakers; includes customizable EQ settings.
Memory expansion via microSD card slot with support for optional cards up to 16 GB.
Full messaging capabilities including SMS text, MMS picture and IM instant messaging (via popular services including AOL, Yahoo!, and Windows Live).
Conversation view messaging displays messages in time order from contact.
Access to personal e-mail (AOL, Gmail, Yahoo!, and Windows Live)
Organizer tools including calendar, alarm clock, notepad, calculator, tip calculator, world clock, tasks, stopwatch, and unit converter.
Airplane mode allows you to listen to music while the cellular connectivity is turned off
Address book with up to 1000 contacts with each storing 5 numbers, 2 e-mail addresses, physical address, messenger ID, and picture ID.
Full HTML Web browser with landscape browsing and RSS (Rich Site Summary) feed support.
USB charging via your PC
Speaker-independent voice commands
One-touch speakerphone
Internal 150 MB memory

Vital Statistics The LG Arena weighs 3.7 ounces and measures 4.24 x 2.18 x 0.48 inches. Its 1000 mAh lithium-ion battery is rated at up to 3 hours of talk time, and up to 240 hours (10 days) of standby time. It runs on the 850/900/1800/1900 MHz GSM/GPRS/EDGE frequencies as well as AT&T's dual-band 3G network (850/1900 MHz; HSDPA/UMTS).
What's in the Box LG Arena handset, rechargeable battery, charger, quick start guide, user manual

AT&T Services



AT&T Mobile TV allows you to watch mobile TV in broadcast quality. Tune-in to see full-length episodes of your favorite soaps, sitcoms, sports, or news programs from the networks you love. With just one touch you can see what's on now, scroll to find the next episode of your favorite show or select a time slot to reveal an episode summary of your next new favorite. Simple and easy to use the program guide is great for searching on the fly for Mobile TV to go. It provides access to 12 popular channels so you have everything you need to tune-in to your favorite shows when you're on the go. Channels include: CBS Mobile, CNBC, Comedy Central, ESPN Mobile TV, FOX Mobile, FOX News, MSNBC, MTV, NBC2Go, Nickelodeon, CNN Mobile and Pix.
AT&T provides several packages for accessing Mobile TV, and it offers parental controls that provide content filtering and purchase blocking on your phone so that you can restrict access to content that may be inappropriate for younger viewers.

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