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Critic consensus
“You wouldn't expect some mail-order bride to manage your investment portfolio. So if you're cool with form over function, this pretty stainless-steel slider is a safe bet. The 2-megapixel camera snapped surprisingly clear pics, thanks to high-quality optics — you can even use the mirrored display to check for errant nose hairs beforehand. In short, the LG Shine is the sharpest tool in a drawer of ... well, spoons.WIRED Crisp photos at up to 1,600 x 1,200 pixels. Feels solid, comfy in hand. 3G! Main nav joystick translates well to games like Pac-Man and Tetris. Always-on flash good for dimly lit close-ups.TIRED No 3.5-mm headphone jack. Grainy video clips limited to 42 seconds. Joystick (oy stick!) can be hypersensitive. Heavy at 4.2 ounces. A faux-Razr keypad in 2008?”
“The Sony Ericsson K770i is a very nice phone. In fact, it is very close to being a great phone. The only things that I found lacking in it are its network support, which doesn't cover North American markets well, and its relatively poor outbound voice quality on calls. The K770 offers a lot of great features in a very compact and elegant design, but the voice quality issue alone is enough to keep the K770 from earning our top mark, but I still give it a very solid Recommended rating.”
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What people say
I got this phone for my birthday 2 years ago and its still working like new. I have dropped it lesst 10 to 15 times and there was no damage, besides a few scratches. the only issues i can think of are no zoom on the camera, you cant see anything on the screen when you go into sunlight, and using ...
Pros: big screen, microSD slot, nice battery life. Cons: the joystick, flat keypad, horrible reception, I'll have had this phone for two years in late September. After nearly two years, I'll be getting a new phone tomorrow, so I thought I'd give this ol' phone a review before I gave it my own per...
I've owned my Shine for some time now and it is the worst cell phone I've owned for several reasons. First and foremost, in many instances you cannot tell when you have a call due to the inability to get enough ringtone volume. To make matters worse, the vibrating feature is equally underpowered....
In Depth
LG has had quite a run with its Chocolate series and now the Shine. Interestingly, the Shine is in some ways a hybrid between the successful “shiny” phone series and the form factor of the LG Chocolate. Unfortunately, the result is a posh fashion accessory that is none too easy to use.
The LG Shine suffers from two key drawbacks: an extremely sensitive joystick and a crunched keypad that insists on mistakes. The joystick is a spun metal nub which is used in lieu of a more traditional navigation array, and while its minimalist look adds to the beauty of the device, it’s a chore to use with any accuracy.
While not a good choice for a heavy texter, the Shine is most definitely a showpiece and clearly one of the best looking sliders on the market.
When closed, the Shine’s exterior is one large mirrored finish. When you touch any button, a handsome 2.25 inch display appears, capable of producing 262K colors. The screen also uses Multi-Angle Vision Technology, which allows you to view the screen from almost any angle. The Font style is adjustable, as is the brightness and backlight timer. You can select either an icon or list style menu. You can also customize the Shine will a selection of ringtones and wallpapers.
The Shine supports Yahoo, AOL and MSM for instant messaging, and comes with a mid-range feature set that includes voice commands, wireless web browser and email.
If you put a premium on the look of your phone, the Shine will definitely stand out as a class act. However, as an intuitive convergence device the Shine falls short.
What people actually want to know
When was the LG CU720 Shine released?
The LG CU720 Shine was released on January 14, 2007.
How long does the battery last on the LG CU720 Shine?
The LG CU720 Shine has a 900 mAh battery.
Where can I download the LG CU720 Shine manual?
You can view and download the LG CU720 Shine manual on our dedicated manual page.
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