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LG Vu

Posted by Joe on December 11, 2008

Free LG Vu with AT&T contract (new or upgrade).

Highlights

* View Beautiful Multimedia From Your Own Collection, or Via AT&T’s MediaFLO Service
* Gorgeous Touch-Screen Is Huge And Easy To Navigate
* Be One Of The First To Experience AT&T’s Mobile TV Service – Watch Live TV Wherever You Go!
* Full HTML Web Experience
* 2.0 Megapixel Camera/Camcorder Leads To Dazzling Photos and Videos
* Full Email and Messaging Experience With Virtual QWERTY Keyboard
* Bluetooth 2.0 Wireless Technology Supports Great Connectivity
* Incredibly Thin Form Factor – Slimmer Than The Competitors

What’s In The Box With The Phone

* Additional Items Included – Battery, User Guide, Wall Charger, Stereo Headset

Advanced Features

* Digital Camera – 2.0 Megapixel Camera (1600 x 1200 Pixel Resolution Max), Digital Zoom, iPhoto-like Support
* Streaming Multimedia Support – Yes, AT&T Music and MediaFLO Lets You Experience Dazzling Video and Stereo Music
* Bluetooth Wireless Technology – Yes
* Two-handed Gaming Experience – Yes
* Video Capture / Camcorder – Yes, Long Video Clip Capture, Video Clip Playback
* QWERTY Keyboard – Yes, Built Into Touchscreen
* Voice-driven Menus – Yes
* PC Synchronization – Yes, Synchronize With Your PC or Mac

Messaging Features

* Multimedia Messaging – Yes, Send or Recieve Picture Messages
* HTML Web Browsing – Full Web Browser, Portrait or Landscape Orientation, HTML
* Text Messaging (SMS) – Yes, Supports Multi-session, Touchscreen QWERTY Keyboard
* Email Client – Yes, POP and IMAP Support, Supports Real-time Push Email
* Instant Messenger Built-in – Yes

Personalization and Fun Features

* Polyphonic Ringtones – Yes, Downloadable
* Custom Ringtones – Yes
* Pre-loaded Ringtones – Yes
* MP3 Ringtones – Yes, Downloadable
* Ringer Profiles – Yes
* Picture Caller ID – Yes
* Games – Yes, Downloadable
* Customizable Graphics – Yes, Downloadable

Core Features

* Color Main Display – Massive 240 x 400 Pixels (3″ Diagonal), 262,000 Colors
* Color – Black
* Style – Candybar Touchscreen
* Warranty – LG Manufacturer Warranty
* Touch Screen – Yes, Auto-rotates to Landscape or Portrait
* Speakerphone – Yes
* Voice-activated Dialing – Yes
* To-Do List – Yes
* Voice Memo – Yes
* Standard 2.5mm Headset Jack – 3.5mm Headset Jack
* Alarm – Yes
* Calculator – Yes
* Calendar – Yes
* Vibrate – Yes
* Phonebook Capacity – 500 Entries (Limited By Available Memory)
* Multiple Numbers Per Name – Yes, Plus Web and Email Address, Instant Messenger Handles and More

Battery Life

* Battery Type – Li Ion
* Talk Time – Up to 300 Minutes
* Standby Time – Up To 250 Hours

Technical Specifications

* Application Platform – Java
* Platform / Operating System – Windows Mobile 6.0 Professional Edition With 400MHz Qualcomm MSM7200 Processor
* Data Download Speed – EDGE (Up to 144 Kbps)
* Network Compatibility – GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900; WCDMA 850/1900
* Compatible Carrier – AT&T
* Ringtone Types Supported – MIDI, MP3
* Internationally Compatible – Yes
* Predictive Text Entry – Yes
* Built-In Memory – 120 MB
* Dimensions – 4.3 in x 2.1 in x 0.5 in
* Weight – 3.2 oz

Compatibility Features

* Device Supports Voice Plans – Yes
* Available For Purchase Without Service Plan – Yes

Recommended Optional Plan Features

* AT&T Voice Plan Options – Yes
* AT&T Mobile TV Plan Options – Yes, Watch Live TV Feeds On Your Phone
* AT&T Messaging Plan Options – Yes
* AT&T Web Plan Options – Yes
* AT&T Video Share Plan Options – Yes

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