Comments on: LG Viewty KU990 Phone Review

By: Fiona

Fiona — Tue, 26 Aug 2008 11:36:57 +0000

Hi,

Thank you for letting me know how to fix the corrupt files problem. I've had that done to me TWICE now, but have taken out the 2gb memory card and also the battery, then slotted it back in.

Isn't that really annoying how we have to do that? :s Is that to do with something wrong with the memory card or just the phone?

Thank you.

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By: Mosey

Mosey — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 11:13:10 +0000

I've owned the phone for a few months now. And actually I guess I'm quite happy with it, even the touch screen which I'm quite familiar with now (do you know it works with thin gloves??)
In terms of other areas, I think the call quality *is* a little bit iffy. Previously on my Sony Ericsson w810i, I could always get a great signal, but for the same areas, there have been one or two occasions where the ViewTY drops calls. This is not to say it's not been good for the rest of the time!
Picture quality: this is probably where I'm most disappointed. For some reason I was expect it to be an upgraded version of the same pictures taken with the SE w810i, but unless I change the settings (e.g. if fluorescent/sunny etc.etc.) otherwise I just can't seem to get the right *colours*. Maybe it's my lack of skill as a photographer, but the camera hasn't performed as well as I'd hoped (still learning!) However the number of tweaks that can be made to your photos is still Astounding, and no doubt that might help.
Texting wise: no problem here. I almost always use the keypad instead of the little stylus (which comes in useful when wearing thicker gloves)
Radio: I'm having a problem here. Perhaps it's because I'm in London, but somehow my LG ViewTY is failing to pick up some of the main channels when I'm e.g. on the bus. I end up always having to listen to music in the end.
Music: really like this one. It automatically updates the playlist if I remove files and such, and the interface is oh so intuitive. Does wear down the battery life though. The good news is that LG provides a long cord with the special 'jack' that plugs into the phone (and has a handsfree at the other end which admittedly looks a bit 'Square') and I use earphones with a long cord as well so never have a problem with lack of length - just miles of cord!

Overall: I'd give the phone a 7/8 out of 10, because I am really liking it. When I now use a friend's phone that isn't touch screen, the first thing that pops into my min is: why on earth is nothing workin when I touch the screen?

p/s: Forgot to mention that they should have built in a camera lens cover! I'm worried that it will get scratched. In terms of the front-face of the phone, it does/will get scratched, but don't forget to protect it with the special film that comes in the box.

By: geoff

geoff — Thu, 20 Mar 2008 22:15:05 +0000

you can get the tv out lead from t.mobile web site i was sent one as freeby only problem is it dosnt work lg are a joke t.mobile even worse

By: Ray

Ray — Tue, 26 Feb 2008 18:33:45 +0000

Where oh where can I buy a TV out cable for this phone?!
It seems impossible! Can someone tell me please?

By: James

James — Sat, 05 Jan 2008 03:08:18 +0000

Thanks loads for your comment, yeah I do think people should actually use the phone before reviewing. I am still using the phone actually, it does have niggly little bits but I think the main problem I have is because I am used to geek smart phones and it just isn't one. Also as much as I like the touch screen, and it is done really well, I do still prefer buttons. I am not 100% decided but I am due for an upgrade soon (so not actually a free phone) and I think I am going to go for the Nokia E90, the fact it is a brick kinda shows how a prefer functionality over form. I have a friend that uses the phone and he says it is the best thing ever!
The viewty is definitely not the phone for me, but it I do think it is a brilliant phone especially for the non geeks!

By: Mosey

Mosey — Fri, 04 Jan 2008 23:32:46 +0000

Loved this review! Thank you for taking the time to write it! It's great when people go into the detail/nitty gritty about the actual usage of the phone rather than just the specs. I'm looking forward to ordering mine next week!

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