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08 August 2006
Excellent Phone if you want the basics
14 of 15 found this helpful The LG VX4500 is a great buy for those who want a good quality phone, but don't need extra features, such as camera capability.
READ THIS if nothing else in this review: This phone's reception is slightly below average and IS NOT COMPATIBLE with Pix messaging. Read on for details.
The VX4500 is a very easy to use phone. The buttons are easy to press and you can text message as fast as you want, thanks to the hard buttons that are well-tensioned and large. The menus are intuitive, and the settings are easy to change. This flip phone has a B&W front LCD that is easy to read and informative. The phone is also very durable.
The earpiece is loud, as is the speakerphone and ring tones. The display is large and clear, even when it's heavily smudged.
Now for the downsides: compared to the Nokia 6015i or even other LG phones, the VX4500 suffers from ever-so-slightly poor reception. I am basing this against these phones when using the same service at the same time, in the same place. If there's poor reception in your area, the VX4500 will drop calls more often then others. However, in medium reception, the phone calls will be crystal clear. Also, if you're in on the Pix messaging, prepare to be disappointed: the VX4500 is not compatible with Pix or Flix messaging. The message will only be viewable online, from a computer. It supports GetItNow- not all programs, but popular ones like Diner Dash and Skipping Stone still work with it, as do most ringtone purchasing applications.
The VX4500 supports both polyphonic and "lifelike" ringtones. Battery life is OK, but if you talk on the phone for hours per day, expect to charge it every day or so.
Overall, this phone is very good if you don't have a problem with Pix messaging or reception.
15 March 2007
Get Used to the Buttons and You'll Love the Phone
1 of 1 found this helpful Quick Details:
Pros: Camera, Flashlight, and IR phone at a great price, easy menu interface.
Cons: Buttons will take getting used to, and aren't suited to big-fingered people.
The Nokia 3200 (or 3200b, as Cingular distributes it) is essentially the 3100 model in a completely different wrapper. A camera and very useful flashlight are included, and with a button layout that will have you do a double take.
Do yourself a favor, and give yourself some time with that double take. The buttons are definitely a factor in whether this phone will be a dream or a nightmare for you.
Make no mistake- the buttons can be a blessing or a curse. Nokia put two keys on each button, so that the total number of buttons on this phone is 9, as opposed to the 3100 which has a normal 17. You MUST take a look at the picture for this phone in order to totally understand the layout. Just go to the first result on Google for "nokia 3200".
If you have smaller-than-average fingers, getting used to the layout will open a whole new world of text messaging. The fact that there are only 6 buttons that you'll be pressing during text messaging (as opposed to 12) means that if you're comfortable with it, you can text much more naturally and without as much hand-eye coordination. Watch out, though, because text messaging for a long time (as in a continuous chat session for an hour) will still eventually take its toll on your fingers.
During the time that you're not used to the layout, using the phone will be a pain. It took me about an hour to get somewhat comfortable, and about 3 days to get fully comfortable. Your experience may differ.
And if you have big or stubbyish fingers, it would be fair to assume that this phone would be your worst nightmare, because you have to be accurate about where on the button you press. This really isn't an issue for small-fingered people, though.
The camera on this phone is decent quality (352x288 pixels maximum, although on these types of phones you'll only be able to see 128x128px), and has a night mode. There is no video mode. There is an issue with storage space, though. The 3200 does not come with very much space. You'll probably be able to store about 45 pictures at medium quality. You get approximately 750kb for all your media data like pictures, ringtones, and recordings.
The default games that come with the phone are pretty good, although there are only two available from the start. The first is the classic Bounce, and the second is a DanceDanceRevolution clone called VirtualMe. Of course, as always Nokia has a couple of free downloadable games for the phone at their .mobi site, which is the first result on Google if you search for "mobile club nokia". The ones available for the 3200 are Snake II, Space Invaders III, and Trail Biker.
And let us not forget about the flashlight! This bright feature is definitely one of the most underrated by those who have never had it. The one on the 3200 is on the bottom of the phone, has a fairly wide beam and is very bright. It is activated by holding down the * key at the home screen, and is turned off the same way.
Also cool is the fact that the 3200 has a clear faceplate, which means you can put a piece of paper under it with whatever design you want. A fun arts and crafts project. Alternatively, you can just have a cool view of some of the phone's internals.
Overall, if the buttons don't put you off, and especially if you like them, you will adore this phone and its features.
08 April 2008
The most fun you'll have with others on the GameCube
This is THE best party game for four players on the GameCube, period. Fast-paced play, nice to look at, and is very exciting. The learning curve isn't very shallow (it will take a bit to learn) but it nonetheless makes for great multiplayer gaming that won't get old.