Feb '03 New lower price at Radio Shack = Best full feature 3G
Written: Oct 16 '02 (Updated Feb 10 '03)
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Pros: Large color screen, wireless internet, speakerphone, easy navigation, Voice Dialing & GPS
Cons: Weak Speakerphone, small size, costly downloads
The Bottom Line: If you don't require a speakerphone or direct connect but like internet access and want the latest model with the most features this is the one to buy.
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| mrric's Full Review: LG LX5350 |
Originally $189 after rebates now $49, Wow!
Although my wife and I have been a loyal Nextel customers for 6 years our i1000's were getting tired and the cool i95cl (internet w/full color screen) would have been $399 with discounts and too expensive. We love the handsfree speaker phone and Direct Connect features of the Nextel but decided to see if we could switch and survive, after all the 2000 shared anytime minutes plan offered by Sprint would save me $720 over 12 months.
After searching around I found www.phonescoop.com where I could select what was important to me, thats when the LG LX5350 popped up. After going to LG's website to review the features I decided to purchase two of them from Best Buy for a net cost of $189 ea ($239.99-$50 rebate). With the 14 day trial period it seemed like a no-risk way to see if they were what we wanted.
After the initial charge time (2 hours) I was activated in 30 minutes (did it online). The phone menus are easy to use and the keypad is backlit bright blue (great for nighttime use). This is a great phone for women because of its small size (great to toss in a purse or pocket). This is a flip-style which allows it to be thin when not in use of more substantial when opened. For those of us with large hands the navigation of the keys is a little tough to get used to but easier with the accessory belt clip.
Voice activated dialing is great and voice mail is accessed by pressing the "1" key (Very useful). The speakerphone feature which was one of the reasons I considered this model was quiet though. If you need a phone with speakerphone capabilities buyer beware. This model only has a one-way speaker and when activated it mutes the handset's mic so you cant talk; its best use is for listening to voice mail.
Internet access is simple and secure using the on-screen menus and the screen is very bright. Graphics are crystal clear just like the digital service provided by Sprint.
Overall if you dont require a speakerphone but need to stay connected to the internet for news and e-mail this is the phone to purchase.
Accessories included are minimal and only includes a desktop charger, manual and CD for more detailed review of telephone features. If you need the speakerphone get the Nextel. All of their phones have it and there is a version (i90) that is comparably prices to the LG LX5350 but it doesn't have a color screen. To review the i95cl that I decided to break my piggy bank for read my review on that one.
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Amount Paid (US$): 239.00
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Member: Rick Komas
Location: Volo, IL U.S.A.
Reviews written: 11
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About Me:
Customer Marketing Manager- National Accts. East for Solo Cup Company
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