LG Viewty Review – a Review of the Design and Features
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When it comes to searching for the best phone ever, consumers usually look at the most important thing for him. Is it the design or the features? Considering LG KU990, what could be its edge over other mobile phones in the market? Its design and features can clearly say what the mobile phone can offer the consumers.
LG Viewty’s Design
Although shallow for some, but design takes a good deal when it comes to choosing a mobile phone. Most consumers do not just use their mobile phones for communication but as a fashion accent too. Almost everyone does not want to bring a cheap-looking and very lousy-designed phone and show it to friends, business clients, and relatives. So when it comes to the LG Viewty’s design, does the LG Viewty take a passing or a failing remark?
While almost all great camera phones offer a very poor design, LG Viewty still emanates elegance. At the back, the phone may seemingly look like a real digital camera. In front, it looks like a very elegant iPhone with its large and crystal touch screen. Many critiques even agree that LG Viewty is among the best-looking camera mobile phones in the market today.
LG Viewty also offers different colours for everyone’s taste. There re black, silver, red, pink, and purple LG Viewty colours available.
LG Viewty’s Features
Many LG Viewty reviews agree that the phone’s touchscreen is one of the most responsive and can also be set to vibrate when being touched.
The software interface in the phone also features great layout as well as easy-touch. However, there are some critiques finding difficulty in controlling the interface. Messaging with this phone can also be done with its alphanumeric or numeric keypad. Handwriting can also be used, however, this is slower compared to tapping the touchscreen. There may be a vibrating feedback when dialling or messaging using the phone. However, some find this process slower.
The web browser used by LG Viewty is similar to iPhone. The user can see the entire webpage and zoom in to the specific section. However, loading web pages is slower compared to other phones. Some LG Viewty reviews say that this may be because of the network since the phone itself can provide 1.8 mbps of Internet speed, almost similar to broadband connection people use at home.
The only biggest disappointment that hinders the phone from becoming one of the best mobile phone deals is its lack of Wi-Fi capability.
According to some LG Viewty reviews, Internet surfing with the phone consumes so much of the battery.
Meanwhile, the camera of LG Viewty is capable of capturing 5-megapixel images, similar quality with the Nokia N95. The images can also be adjusted in terms of size, quality, and white balance.
There is also the digital stabilization which promises to reduce blur. However, this feature is not as good as the optical stabilization. The phone also features a xenon flash, however, this is not as bright as the camera flashes integrated with digital cameras.
The way to view photos with LG Viewty is amazingly cool, as if previewing photos like throwing them on a table. There is also the standard viewing method which lines up all the images for one-by-one previewing.
Images can also be edited with the photo-editing application installed. This application provides capability to add text, effects, doodles, and other fun things.
LG Viewty can also provide DVD-quality viewing with its DivX playback feature.
Some features included with the LG Viewty that can make it one of the best mobile phone deals are calendar, speakerphone, a music player similar to a standard MP3 player, and fun games.
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im thinking about returning the samsung eternity..?so yeah i bought this phone a week ago.
i've found so many FLAWS about this phone.
all the reviews & everyone on yahoo answers lovesss it..
but idk how?
its definitely not made for a young females hand, & the battery isn't good.
you have to pay for EVERYTHING that it comes with.. which makes no sense..
i wont even lie, i was OBSESSED with the phone till i brought it home. i was talking about it for a week! its truly the hardest full keyboard phone to type on! the sound in a call SUCKS! the phone got slow after the 4th day. omg. i really wish i could like this phone anymore, but its really not happening. 
i dont want to return it but i cant even type alot when i'm a CRAZY texter (like 10,000 a month) and its impossible to have long convos.. alsoo.. there is no speed dial.
i can tell you why not to get it but i'm not like that. just sharing my experice..
*AND* i need to pick another phone to get.
no iphone, or LG vu.
i don't want something cheap or a big downgrade.
i was thinking the quickfire but the reviews said bad battery? anyone know?
anyone have any ideas?
18 Comments
July 21st, 2009 at 7:27 pm
It shouldn’t be called “Locoroco Iphone”, simply because while the games are somewhat similar, they are definitely not the same game. In fact, your comment leads me to believe that you have not actually played both games.
July 21st, 2009 at 8:00 pm
i never said i played both. i havo locoroco and this looks too similar to me, thats all.
July 21st, 2009 at 8:24 pm
Hi Angelle R ,
I agree about Electroforless. Their reviews stink but $299.99 is a pretty good price. Usually if it sounds too good it is.
You might be better off on eBay but $300 is pretty low for an Iphone. I have decided against one myself. To many bad vibes about battery life and having to send it in for battery replacement.
Norm
July 21st, 2009 at 8:24 pm
yeah but make sure it says iphone in the title description, there are some rip offs that look the same as the iphone.
and if u have any problems, major problems go and report them, and you should be alright.
July 22nd, 2009 at 1:17 pm
its just like loco roco
July 22nd, 2009 at 8:31 am
I'm also having a hard choice between the two. The iPhone 3g and the Dare are the exact same price, $199. In my opinion I think the iPhone is much better, because it is easier to use and is already compatible with my Mac and iTunes, so you would just have to plug in and you're ready to go. The Dare is also very cool, but I've heard a couple complaints about the touch screen, internet, and qwerty keyboard. Whichever phone you go with I'm sure you will like, but if I could, I would chose the new iPhone. Unfortunatly, I'm stuck with Verizon, so it looks like the Dare is my only option.
July 22nd, 2009 at 10:32 pm
I traded some freelance software development work for my iPhone, so I didn't have to shell out the cash for it. Not sure if I would have paid for it.
Having said that, I love the phone. After having it for over a month, I cannot imagine not having it now. I went through the same thing with TiVo. I got a free unit (rebate) with my DirectTV years ago and living without one is rough.
Pros
-8gig iPod (integrates with my iTunes which was already setup for my old iPod, that I no longer need to carry) I know its not as big, but 8gig is plenty for me. I used this part of the phone everyday at my job while I work.
-Web browser. Much better than the browsers on my Treo or Blackjack phones. I have to carry a BlackBerry for work and the browser on that is horrid, too. Browser performs really well and can have multiple windows open. Renders everything, other than Flash
-Youtube. Sounds lame, but its entertaining and can eat up the time if you're stuck someplace.
-Google maps. Again, I had downloaded and installed the maps viewer for my Blackjack, but the interface on the iPhone is much better.
-Visual voicemail. If you get a lot of messages, its handy to just look at a list of people that called and skip to their message without listening to others. Or you can delete one without calling in and listening.
-screen quality. By far the best I've owned. Touch interface is nice after you get used to it, too. I believe its glass, so I've gotten no scratches, but you do get the oily smudges on it. That is the same with every smartphone, though.
-Images app. I uploaded family photos to it and it looks a lot better than the digital photo frames and products like that. Obviously the screen is smaller, though.
Cons
-no Flash support on the browser. My understanding is that this is something Apple is dragging their feet on.
-Camera. Not bad for a phone, but nothing you would use on a daily basis.
-8gig storage. I remember getting all hyped up about my first PC with a 1.2gig harddrive. Its easy to use up the space if you have a large music collection. Not really a knock, but I'm sure they will release a larger capacity now that I have an iPhone.
-plug interface. Requires me to buy new chargers for the car, etc rather than the standard mini-usb jack on many phones.
-AT&T only (unless you hack it). Not a problem for me since I was already on AT&T, but some people will have issues with this.
I know they are making a 3G version of the iPhone next year to use the faster data network. I would assume they would upgrade the storage as well.
Basically, if you do not have a library of music in iTunes, are anti-Apple, do not browse the web on the go, and just need a basic cellphone, this is not for you at all. I use it for my consulting work and its been a better product for me personally than the windows mobile phones and the Blackberry.
July 23rd, 2009 at 5:56 am
there is a free version (lite version) with only 1 or 2 levels.
its 6 dollars now (rolando)
July 23rd, 2009 at 1:08 am
Ok…here is the real facts. The iPhone has not been rated a good phone by all of the "smart" rating companies. The iPhone in my opinion is a waste of money. Apple isn't ready nor smart enough to make a cell phone…wow it is shiny and it has wi-fi…but who needs wi-fi when you have like Verizon's broadband on your cell phone! I want you to check out this link…they match the iPhone up to the Voyager in a dual…it is actually pretty cool…not the iPhone..the people who rate it!
http://reviews.cnet.com/4370-11399_7-332-101.html
July 23rd, 2009 at 4:20 am
They didn't actually lower the price. You have to pay every month along with the AT&T charges. This is just to fool people. The price of the phone without contract is $599/$699 for 8GB/16GB, but it's not happening yet.
July 23rd, 2009 at 12:01 pm
Rolando was made by Ngmoco and Handcircus, both of which only do games for iphone/ipod touch.
July 23rd, 2009 at 5:05 pm
It used to be $10 (when he made the video). Now it is $6.
July 23rd, 2009 at 6:58 pm
no EVERY app is on both iphone and ipod touch there is not one that you cant put on tboth. if you download the flute app then it wont work becuase theres no speaker though, but you can still put it on there.
July 23rd, 2009 at 6:26 pm
I would also say get the Vu phone. Here are pros/cons on each phone:
http://www.phonescoop.com/phones/user_reviews.php?phone=1656
http://www.phonescoop.com/phones/user_reviews.php?phone=1378
July 24th, 2009 at 4:53 am
ist like loco roco
July 24th, 2009 at 12:45 pm
I love this game. I’ve completed it 100% (gotten all medals and achievements).
July 24th, 2009 at 7:37 am
I purchased the CECT P168 a couple of weeks ago, and I'm incredibly satisfied with it. As I have not seen the "real" iPhone, I can't make a direct comparison, thus I will only say a few things about the P168. It's incredibly intuitive, and thus not only easy, but fun to use. The built in camera takes pretty decent pictures and video, however it will NOT replace a digital camera as the quality is not fantastic. You can set your favorite MP3's as your ringtones, etc. You can set the phone to play a specific ring tone or MP3 when somebody calls. If you have a picture, you can also set it so that the persons picture comes up on the screen when they call. So if you have 50 different people that call you, you can conceivably have 50 different ring tones and pictures, etc. Dialing with the screen is not a problem at all. Much easier than with a normal cell phone in my opinion. The phone is LOUD! I guess it is loud because it has 6 speakers built into it. This is somewhat of a downside because when you set the volume to the lowest setting, it's still quite loud. If you set it at the highest setting, your neighbors will probably complain, lol. Fortunately, or maybe unfortunately for some, the vibrating is quite standard, like any phone. It will play video, however, you should use a converter of some sort to reduce the size of the video file. By size I mean both the file size and also the "screen" size. The video playback is ok, but I have not found the perfect "conversion" settings just yet to make watching movies or TV shows quite comfortable. So, it's not the best video player out there in short. It does do voice recording, and at very good quality. The speaker phone function works well. It's storage capacity can be expanded via a larger microSD card, definite bonus. The headset uses a non-traditional connector, but, whatever, it's not a BFD. The back battery cover is very hard to pull off. There is a youtube video of a guy demonstrating 1 way of pulling the battery cover off, but actually it was not the best for me, my hands apparently are not as strong as his were. I use a different technique which is much gentler on the phone, certainly also this technique won't ruin the back cover either. Battery life is good. My phone lasts about 1.2 weeks on standby with the bluetooth turned off. Internet access is great (once you configure it properly to work with your carrier). You can install 2 SIM cards into it, but you can only use 1 of SIM cards at a time, but it's very easy to switch between the SIMS via the menu options.
It comes with only 1 game, and I actually have so far not seen anywhere I can get more games for it. The OS this phone uses, from what I understand, was written using Trolltech's Qtopia development platform. I'm certain games and applications will eventually pop up on the web, but I have not seen them to date. It could be that applications exist, but my knowledge of what programs would be compatible with this phone is not great, and without this knowledge, I might simply be overlooking programs that could work with it. It's a great phone. Is it better than the real iPhone?? I don't know. Plenty of people say it is, others say it isn't. If your a sensible person, I hope you realize most of these people are full of shirt, only he who has both phones can truly say which is better.
This is for sure the easiest, must functional, and most practical phone I have ever owned.
Hope this helps! If you want more specifics, please add extra details to your question and I'll try to tackle them.
July 24th, 2009 at 11:18 pm
Um, not a razor! I recently got a razor with Sprint company and it is slow, it freezes quite often, and I constantly have to keep plugging it the charger. Um I would try the original phone you suggested… the samsung m300. i'm not sure what it looks like but i'm sure it'll do the job.
Good luck!