LG dLite

“When you first gaze upon the LG dLite, you'll probably be intrigued with its flamboyant colors, but it has this stylish aura surrounding it that makes it appealing. Unlike most flip style cell phones we are accustomed to seeing, the dLite undoubtedly can be placed close to the mid-range end with its eye catching LED colors illuminating the handset – which make it feel like some kind of tricked out sports car with neon lights all around. Additionally, the interface is also something different as it boasts a medley of personalization and animation to make the experience pleasurable to the eye. When using the handset strictly for phone functions, it's more than sufficient in meeting those goals, but falls flat in certain categories like web browsing and shooting videos. Overall, consumers who yearn for a different looking handset will definitely find it with the LG dLite as it considerably differentiates itself from others in its class – plus it's priced accordingly at $49.99 on-contract.”

“It was hard to write this review without overusing the words simple and basic, because that's the best way to describe this phone. At times, the LG dLite comes across as elegant, with great call quality, reception and battery life. That's enough to recommend this phone to buyers looking for a fun device for themselves or their children, without all the bells and whistles of a high-end feature phone or a smartphone. The best way to use this phone would be to buy it without a data plan and just stick to phone calls and basic messaging. Once you dive into the more advanced features, things get a little murky. Some of these features were just average. The Web browser and music player, for instance, were no better or worse than I expected from this flip phone. Some were worse than I expected, like the low quality camera or the Social Buzz app, with its unreliable and confusing notification system. On the whole, nothing beyond the calling and basic messaging features were impressive. Still, for the right buyer that will be just fine. The phone has a fun look and feel, with plenty of flash and dazzle. There are bright, animated light shows that pop up on the external shell, and you can customize these with a few fun options. The phone has a unique look that is eye catching, but it's also functional, stretching the handset from your ear to your mouth with ease. If you want a cell phone that focuses on looking good and making calls that sound great, the LG dLite is a fine choice.”