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How Good Is The LG U890? Find Out...

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LG U890

The LG U890

The following technical LG U890 review is computer-generated with this phone's specifications, it is not based on an actual hands-on review. It pinpoints its pros and cons so that you make a good decision.

The Good:

  1. Technology: The LG U890 works with global frequencies of the GSM standard, a convenient feature for overseas travelers. (Roaming charges from your home carrier generally apply) (score: 7/7)
  2. Phone Book: It can store a variable number of phone book entries. This is usually the case of phones with a dynamic memory and, it usually allows for a lot of phone numbers to be stored. (score: 20/20)
  3. Memory Expansion Slot: It features a memory expansion slot TransFlash, a convenient way to store more music and pictures or transfer them from and to your laptop computer. (score: 10/10)
  4. Wireless Data System: Bluetooth-enabled, which is an interesting plus. Bluetooth is not really necessary but may be handy if you want to use a wireless headset or transfer data to or from your (Bluetooth-enabled) laptop, for instance. (score: 7/7)
  5. Stereo Bluetooth: It supports stereo Bluetooth (A2DP). Ideal to listen to music, or | just to be more completely immersed in a conversation. (score: 5/5)

The Average:

  1. Weight: Weighing 3.66 ounces is quite average. (score: 8/20)
  2. Camera: 1.3 megapixel camera built-in the LG U890 is considered a fairly good camera. (score: 7/10)

The Not-So-Good:

  1. Talk Time: A talk time of minutes. Not quite sufficient for most users, in my opinion. (Find phones with more battery life) (score: 4/20)
  2. Stand-by Time: A stand-by time of 131 hours. This is just basic. (score: 8/20)
  3. Speakerphone: It does not appear to include a speakerphone, which would be useful in some situations. (Find phones with a speakerphone) (score: 0/10)

Overall Score: 80


* Look at these 3 phones. They ranked higher than the LG U890:
  • Sony Ericsson K610im (Score= 137)
  • Sony Ericsson k610i (Score= 130)
  • Sony Ericsson V630 (Score= 125)

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