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(More customer reviews)I bought this phone a month ago.
A selling point was free Wifi, among other features.
Wifi is free but "data" is not, that is unless one turns off manually the AT&T network before connecting to the internet, as the phone will still transmit data , (thus you will be charged).
While the network is off you will not be able to receive phone call, so remember to manually turn the AT&T Network on again when done with the "Free WiFi"
PROS;
Keyboard works good, easier to type than on screen keyboard, at least thats what I found.
Call quality is great, much better than the Razr I had previously.
The reception is also better. The Moto Razr had poor reception at my work place , the Blackberry 8320 gets clearly better reception.
The ringer is louder than the Razr also, which suites me because I work in a noisy building.
The phone has many feature.
I've added movies, games, ring tones,and documents with a small amount of effort to learn "How Too".
CONS;
Documentation is poor, there are many different versions of this phone, T-Mobile, Sprint, Verizon models seem to all have differences, so the generic book you download from BBerry is just that, not specific.
Another major disappointment was that the maps that is downloadable from Blackberry is not compatible with the AT&T's version of the 8320.
AT&T's version does not have GPS either, (at least I could not seem to get it) another disappointment.
(However you can use Google Maps with this phone)
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However there is a learning curve to this phone, (no pun intended).
When I went to my local AT&T's store to check out the phone, they did not have it in store, in fact the salesman argued with me that such a model did not even exist or surely they would have had it in the store,
(The next day I ordered it from their Web site).
With so many features I guess its hard to expect to take a phone out of the box and expect to learn how to use it without spending some time.
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LG Invision CB630 Phone, Black (AT&T)Watch full-length, broadcast-quality TV shows, play music and more with the sleekly stylish LG Invision mobile phone from AT&T. It's 2.2-inch, 262K-color wide-angle screen provides excellent viewing of AT&T's new Mobile TV offering, which allows you to watch TV-quality programming from Comedy Central, ESPN, Fox, NBC, and more. This quad-band GSM phone also runs on AT&T's dual-band HSDPA/UMTS high-speed 3G network, making it easy to download music purchased from AT&T Mobile Music.
AT&T Service This AT&T phone can handle high-speed data connectivity via AT&T's 3G mobile broadband data network, which is available in most major metropolitan areas. The AT&T 3G network uses the dual-band UMTS/HSDPA 850/1900 MHz network, which provides download speeds ranging from 700 Kbps to 1.7 Mbps, and upload speeds ranging from 500 Kbps to 1.2 Mbps. This makes it possible to enjoy a variety of feature-rich wireless multimedia services, and it gives you the advantage of offering simultaneous voice and data services.
In areas where the 3G network is not available, you'll continue to receive service on the AT&T EDGE network, which offers availability in more than 13,000 US cities and along some 40,000 miles of major highways. Providing average data speeds between 75-135Kbps, it's fast enough to support a wide range of advanced data services, including video and music clips, full picture and video messaging, high-speed color Internet access, and email on the go. You'll also enjoy quad-band GSM connectivity, which allows you to make calls in more than 190 countries and access data applications in the more than 135 countries where AT&T offers international data roaming.
With 3G connectivity, you'll be able to access AT&T's Video Share service, which enables you to send a live, one-way video stream to another compatible phone during a standard voice call. The service also allows you to switch the direction of the video stream during the same phone call. (Customers must be in an area served by the company's 3G network and have a Video Share-enabled phone.) A majority of users in the architecture, engineering and construction industries rated the ability to share live video through Video Share highly, according to research commissioned by AT&T. Video Share lets you see progress on a job site or review the day's work without having to drive from an office or other site to do so.
With 3G connectivity, you'll be able to access AT&T Mobile Music, which enables you to buy tracks while on the go, access the Napster and eMusic subscription music services, stream music video, discover what's playing with Music ID song-recognition software, and find out what's hot with The Buzz music news portal.
Note that if you want to enjoy the full audio and video capabilities of your 3G phone, be sure to select a MEdia Max service plan option during checkout. If you do not sign up for a MEdia Max service plan option, you will be paying per KB when you use the over-the-air UMTS/HSDPA audio and video features on your phone (upwards of $10 per minute).
AT&T Mobile TV AT&T Mobile TV with FLO is a revolutionary video service that delivers full-length television content and sporting events from top networks to your phone while you're on the go. Joining with MediaFLO USA's award-winning FLO TV service, AT&T Mobile TV with FLO provides an intuitive program guide that makes it easy to flip from one channel to the next. The service includes more than 150 simulcast and/or time-shifted programs, as well as live sports events, from CBS Mobile, Comedy Central, ESPN Mobile TV, FOX Mobile, MTV, NBC 2GO, NBC News2Go and Nickelodeon. Additionally, the Mobile TV service includes two channels exclusive to AT&T users:
PIX, from Sony Pictures Television, offers a variety of contemporary films, including comedies, cult classics, action films and family favorites from the studio's vast library.
CNN Mobile Live provides users with access to 24 hours of breaking news with live streaming anchored coverage from CNN.com Live as well as CNN's most popular programs, including American Morning, Lou Dobbs Tonight, CNN Election Center, Larry King Live, Anderson Cooper 360°, and CNN International.
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.
Phone Features The LG Invision candybar-style phone has a wide-aspect 2.2-inch LCD display with a 320 x 240-pixel resolution and support for 262K colors for excellent depth while viewing still images and mobile TV programming. The screen sits a five-way navigator and communication/navigation buttons (including dedicated Mobile TV key) that's integrated into the standard alpha-numeric keypad. The phone has an internal 128 MB memory that's expandable via optional MicroSD memory cards (up to 8 GB in size).
The internal phonebook can store up to 500 contact entries, with each storing five numbers, two email addresses, and a picture ID. The phone also offers eight speed dial entries (with 1 voicemail default), 10 unique ringtones, support for downloadable polyphonic and MP3 real-music ringers, and a display of the last 40 dialed/received/missed phone calls.
Handsfree communication is easy thanks to the integrated speakerphone. This phone also provides Bluetooth wireless connectivity (version 2.0), and it can store up to 20 Bluetooth pairings. It includes profiles for communication headset, handsfree car kits, and file transfer. With the A2DP Bluetooth profile, you can stream your music to a pair of compatible Bluetooth stereo headphones. 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.
The 1.3-megapixel camera offers four resolution options (1280 x 960, 640 x 480, 320 x 240, 160 x 120 pixels) and has a landscape viewfinder for a real camera feel. It also features a 4x digital zoom, white balance and brightness adjustment, multiple shutter tones, and a self-timer. Once you snap a photo, you can edit it right on the phone with options for resizing, cropping, rotating, and adding color effects. You can also capture video clips up to 60 minutes in length for storing on a memory card or up to 42 seconds for sending via MMS messaging. The video recorder has two resolution settings--320 x 240, 176 x 144 pixels--and has a 2x digital zoom.
The Invision offers a full range of email, text, and multimedia messaging options. It includes support for mobile email services such as AOL, Yahoo!, and Windows Live. You can also keep up with your instant messaging buddies using the built-in IM application that connects to those same services. T9 text entry, a technology that makes it easier for entering text on handsets, is built into the unit--a plus for mobile email and text messaging users.
Other features include:
Tools: Alarm Clock, Calendar, Notepad, Calculator, Tip Calculator, World Clock, Tasks, Stop Watch, Unit Converter, D-Day Counter
Flight mode turns off cellular radio while allowing you to access stored music and video files
USB connectivity with mass storage and USB charging via computer capabilities (USB cable sold separately)
Speaker-independent voice commands
Voice memo recording
Java 2.0 support for application and game downloads
Firmware upgradeable over the air
Bluetooth version 2.0 with the following profiles: A2DP (stereo music streaming), AVRC (remote control), HFP (hands-free car kits), HSP (communication headsets), BPP (basic printing profile for text, email), DUN (dial-up networking), FTP (file transfer), OPP (object push for business cards, calendar items, and pictures)
Vital Statistics The LG Invision weighs 2.85 ounces and measures 4.05 x 2.08 x 0.47 inches. Its 900 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 850/1900 MHz 3G frequencies (UMTS/HSDPA).
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