Active Matrix TFT Color LCD 176 x 220 - 1.3 Megapixel - Bluetooth - USB - 5 Hour - MPN: CU500 See Product Details
Quick Glance
Wireless Interface: Bluetooth
Data Capabilities: GPRS, EDGE, HSCSD
Style Type: Flip
Cellular Band: GSM 850, GSM 900, GSM 1800, GSM 1900, WCDMA 2100
Interface Connection: Bluetooth Yes, USB Yes
Slots: microSD
Features: Java, Speakerphone, Photo Caller ID, Web Browser, Music Player, Video Recording, Video Player, Video Call, Calculator, Game, Mobile TV, Predictive Text Input, Voice Memo, Voice Recording, Picture Editor
Camera: 1.3 Megapixel
Summary
Product Title: LG Electronics CU500 Cellular Phone - Flip
Manufacturer: LG Electronics
Power Score: 3.9 | 4 Reviews
Physical Features
Form Factor: Flip
Input Method: Control Pad, Keypad
Interface Connection: Bluetooth Yes, USB Yes
Display
Screen Type: Active Matrix TFT Color LCD
Max Resolution: 176 x 220
Memory
Internal Storage Memory: 16 MB
Slots: microSD
Multimedia Features
MegaPixels: 1.3 Megapixel
Digital Zoom: 4 X
Smart Features: Java, Speakerphone, Photo Caller ID, Web Browser, Music Player, Video Recording, Video Player, Video Call, Calculator, Game, Mobile TV, Predictive Text Input, Voice Memo, Voice Recording, Picture Editor
Wireless Communication
Wireless Connectivity: Bluetooth
Data Capabilities: GPRS, EDGE, HSCSD
Cellular Frequency Technology: GSM 850, GSM 900, GSM 1800, GSM 1900, WCDMA 2100
Battery
Talk Time (Battery): 5 Hour
Standby Time (Battery): 240 Hour
Dimensions
Height: 3.80 in
Width: 1.95 in
Depth: 0.76 in
Weight: 3.70 oz
More Info
URL: Manufacturer Link
Strengths: Great sound, nice video playback, solid build, MP3 ringtones, solid keypad, rotating camera, bluetooth
Weakness: No USB connection, location of memory card
I purchased this phone back before Christmas, after owning the RAZR for two years. My biggest problem with the RAZR was a bad keypad and weak battery life. When trying to decide on my next phone, the salesman, who I had dealt with before was using the CU500 and raved on it. After some more thinking, I decided to buy it and I have been raving about it ever since. First, I have read complaints that...
Audio is Average according to 14 Cell Phone experts. -- "Music quality on the other hand was very impressive, sounding crisp and clear when heard over earphones or via the phones stereo speakers."-review.zdnet.com -- "The CU500 works fine with the scala 500 and had great voice clarity but low volume on both incoming and outgoing calls."-mobiletechreview.com -- "Conference calling is easy: while...
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An Excellent LG Phone
Strengths: Swivel camera, 3G, external controls, MP3 id reading, external color lcd, J2ME apps, bluetooth
Weakness: 1GB MicroSD max, no voice dialing, bad ringtones, poor speaker quality, java security prompts, limited charging options
I'm a Cingular/at&t customer so I could've gone with the SLVR or the RAZR like most people. They looked good but I didn't care for the button layout. The CU500 is pretty close to the RAZR but the button layout is definitely better. --- Probably the first thing you notice is the camera. It swivels from front to back and about 4 positions in between. It's really helpful if you take a lot of camera...
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