A simple yet solid phone with nice capabilities (LG KU990 Viewty)

Member Name: opehelia

Product:	LG KU990 Viewty
Date:	02/01/09 (45 review reads)
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Advantages: 5mp camera gives clear pictures and the phone is simple to use with 3g capabilities

Disadvantages: battery life can run down fast, signal can be poor

When i bought this phone i chose it over an iPhone (because of the 5mp camera and already integrated 3g capability) and was very pleased with it.

Its design is very sleek and easy on the eye's, the interface is very simply to use and laid out so simply, anyone could pick iy up and work it out within a few minutes.

the touch screen is very easy to use and isn't over-sensitive and is easily used with or without the included stylus.
Most of the basic calling features and texting capabilities are as expected with additional handwriting and keyboard functions equipped on the text messages for individual preference.

The playback of music/films is good quality and can be loud enough to hear over a crowd of people, and when used with the earphones, i found the quality to be better than that of an ipod.

The main feature of the phone is the camera though, it's not much use for anything else than taking pictures and listening to music.

Here are the small downfalls I've found:

I find the signal it receives isn't very good, my previous phone was fine, and it says that the phone uses extra battery power to boost your signal when in poor signal areas, but i still get none at home.

The battery life isn't amazing when playing back video's, playing mp3's or taking pictures, but your to expect that with most phones.

I've had a few problems with it since i've had it, but its only come recently. and is easily fixes with a turn-off > turn-on technique.

Whilst trying to access my hotmail account to check my e-mails, it said i needed to update my browser, so i couldn't check them.

the volume "button" is located around the camera lens, which can be a pain, and the auto-lock feature can be a pain when topping up your credit over the phone.

Overall, a solid phone with the extra for people who like taking snaps of their days out.

Summary: a Sexy phone with a great camera

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