LG CU720 Shine - red (AT&T)
Manufacturer: LG Electronics U.S.A. Part number: CU720REDATT
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- Though we had a few quibbles with the phone's design, overall we were pleased with the LG Shine CU720's impressive style and feature set.
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CNET editors' review
LG CU720 Shine - red (AT&T)
price range: $359.99
Though we had a few quibbles with the phone's design, overall we were pleased with the LG Shine CU720's impressive style and feature set.
The good: The LG Shine CU720 is a very attractive slider handset with 3G support, a nice array of multimedia features, and good call quality.
The bad: The LG Shine CU720 has a tiny and very sensitive navigation joystick, plus a flat and crowded keypad.
The bottom line: Though we had a few quibbles with the phone's design, overall we were pleased with the LG Shine CU720's impressive style and feature set.
User reviews
- Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 10 reviews
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IMPOSSIBLE TO SYNC PHONE TO PC TO DOWNLOAD OUTLOOK CONTACTS
by cougzoo on May 29, 2008
Pros: LOOKS GREAT
Cons: NO PC SYNC - HORRIBLE BATTERY LIFE-POOR RECEPTION
Summary: I HAVE SPENT A MONTH TRYING TO GET SOFTWARE TO SYNC THE PHONE WITH MY PC TO DOWNLOAD CONTACTS FROM OUTLOOK. AFTER THIS PERIOD, I FINALLY WAS TOLD (OR E-MAILED) ...
Summary: I HAVE SPENT A MONTH TRYING TO GET SOFTWARE TO SYNC THE PHONE WITH MY PC TO DOWNLOAD CONTACTS FROM OUTLOOK. AFTER THIS PERIOD, I FINALLY WAS TOLD (OR E-MAILED) BY LG THAT THIS PHONE WILL NOT DO THAT. ALL NAMES, PHONE NUMBERS, ECT MUST BE ENTERED MANUALLY. THIS MIGHT BE FINE IF YOU HAVE 10 NAMES TO ENTER, BUT I HAVE OVER 300 CONTACTS TO ENTER. ALSO, THIS PHONE HAS THE WORST RECEPTION OF THE 4 PHONES THAT MY FAMILY USES. THE SONY ERICSSON W580i IS GREAT. MY WIFE AND SON LOVE IT, PLUS IT DOES MUCH MORE THAN THIS LG PHONE DOES. DO NOT LET THE PRETTY FACE FOOL YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
1 out of 1 users found this user opinion helpful.
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just a few issues, but overall a sweet phone
by ladilucix on March 13, 2008
Pros: Great Camera in all aspects, beautiful design, full set of applications
Cons: The toggle button is difficult to use, max volume is quiet, some apps configurations are confusing or lacking in normal options
Summary: The first thing I noted about the lg shine is how beautiful it is. The sleek and sexy design is an eye catcher and in some ways a reason to ...
Summary: The first thing I noted about the lg shine is how beautiful it is. The sleek and sexy design is an eye catcher and in some ways a reason to buy in the first place.
There is an impressive list of applications including a music player, email and IM, cellular video, and extended photo options.
The user interface is simple and attractive with a few options to change colors and view modes but I found that overall there were a few areas where the usual options Ive found useful on other phones are missing. For instance, the date, time and stupid at&t logo cannot be hidden or relocated. you have a few options to change their size or put a clock or calender on the home screen but I dont find that helpful when I would like to show my home screen wallpaper. As well, Ive found out that any music and photos that are transferred via your MicroSD card are automatically tunneled into the various applications that handle the media, however if you previously organized your media into folders youll be frustrated to find out that all your photos are jumbled into one main "pictures" folder. Ive struggled to find a way to reorganize my photos but Ive had no such luck. The music was jumbled as well but due to the music player's playlist option I was easily able to reorganize.
The keys are a bit small but if you use the tips of your fingers its easy to get used to. texting is slightly slower because of this, however their T9 option includes a phrase prediction that is VERY useful, in most cases it guesses what your about to type before you type it. the t9 option is a bit hidden at first but well worth the searching through the options for.
overall I love the phone but hope the manufacturers will make some upgrades for the next model.1 out of 1 users found this user opinion helpful.
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The Shine will brighten your day.
by reddevil2754 on August 24, 2008
Pros: -Good call quality, im heard and can hear crisply and clearly
-Good Solid build, it doesnt feel like im going to push the slider off or just straight up snap it in half
-Reception/Signal, its better than others
-CAMERA!
-Battery Life :)Cons: -even though i get good reception, in some areas the signal jumps around to full to none and i make sure im not covering the antenna.
-menu navigation can hurt your head (it's kinda complicated at times) but the joystick isnt a prob. i love it.Summary: It's a very good phone, big upgrade from my sync, the shine is sexy and the females will like it, it has a strong build, great reception, good battery ...
Summary: It's a very good phone, big upgrade from my sync, the shine is sexy and the females will like it, it has a strong build, great reception, good battery life, amazing camera, quick and snappy OS so it has just as buch bite as it does bark. go pick one up if your looking for a flashy slider that wont dissapoint.
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Scratches!! how to prevent them
by snakebite21 on June 23, 2008
Pros: sleek design
Cons: scratches easy!
Summary: This phone is an alright phone.. The design is awsome. But the shiny finish on front and back are a prime target for scratches! I went to phantomskinz.com and ...
Summary: This phone is an alright phone.. The design is awsome. But the shiny finish on front and back are a prime target for scratches! I went to phantomskinz.com and found a pattern for the shine! I installed it my self wich was suprsisngly easy to do! It looks great, with no orange peal texture and you cant tell its on. I recomend this product to anyone who wants to protect their eletronic device!
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This Phone is da bomb!
by Valerie15001 on June 3, 2008
Pros: Has tons of awesome features!
Cons: Nothing at this time!
Summary: I was leery about buying this phone. I had an Apple Iphone before this. That phone was a pain in my neck! I love all the features this phone has ...
Summary: I was leery about buying this phone. I had an Apple Iphone before this. That phone was a pain in my neck! I love all the features this phone has to offer. The internet is so much faster with 3G service! This phone is a keeper!
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cool slider, with everything I need
by bswoner on March 27, 2008
Pros: applications, easy texting, nice ringtones, quick view screen
Cons: speaker phone not so good
Summary: All in all, a really nice phone. I got it at Active Communications, and they helped me out. www.visitactive.com
Summary: All in all, a really nice phone. I got it at Active Communications, and they helped me out. www.visitactive.com
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Very cool phone
by ICE 7 on March 16, 2008
Pros: Camera is easy to use
Cons: The keypad is too small, a person with large fingers may have a hard time pressing numbers
Summary: If someone likes to text a lot, this phone may not be for you. it only allows 160 characters a message. I?ve had Phones that allow all significantly more ...
Summary: If someone likes to text a lot, this phone may not be for you. it only allows 160 characters a message. I?ve had Phones that allow all significantly more characters. Overall this phone is it worth your purchase.
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Depends on what you're looking for...
by lurchbyrep on March 12, 2008
Pros: The camera is incredible! Screen is beautiful. Slider is spring-loaded. It has several cool features and looks pretty sweet as well.
Cons: The joystick is just a little touchy, but I don't mind it too much. Keys are cramped. Absence of profiles for various settings is quite irritating.
Summary: I just bought a Song Ericsson W580i, then took it back to try out the LG. I like the LG much more mainly because I wanted a better camera, which ...
Summary: I just bought a Song Ericsson W580i, then took it back to try out the LG. I like the LG much more mainly because I wanted a better camera, which it has in spades, plus a flash. The ringer volume could be a little louder, but it's not bad. Reception is not great, but that's because I'm used to the wonderful signal strength which Nokias get. More or less, like I say, it's all a matter of priorities. Camera quality was the main thing I was looking for, so the little quibbles can be put aside.
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Very nice slick design.
by ElMaxomaxheras on March 9, 2008
Pros: Takes great pictures, video, music player and great internet!
Cons: I had no problems with my LG Shine.
Summary: The best phone I've used since my crappy Sony Ericsson W580i.
I strongly recommend it for anyone that wants to buy one.Summary: The best phone I've used since my crappy Sony Ericsson W580i.
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Worst phone i have ever owned
by surfaceair on March 3, 2008
Pros: good camera, and music features
Cons: hard to text, slider was hard to push up
Summary: after only having the phone for 20 days the screen cracked and you can't see anything. By far the worst phone i have ever had. The slider was too ...
Summary: after only having the phone for 20 days the screen cracked and you can't see anything. By far the worst phone i have ever had. The slider was too hard to push up and the texting wasn't easy either. DO NOT BUY THIS PHONE!!!
0 out of 1 users found this user opinion helpful.
Specifications
- Manufacturer: LG Electronics U.S.A.
- Part number: CU720REDATT
General
- Cellular technology WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM
- Band / mode WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM 850/900/1800/1900
- Weight 4.2 oz
- Wireless Interface Bluetooth (A2DP)
- Color Red
- Standby time Up to 250 h
- Included accessories Wall charger, Battery
- Combined with With digital camera / digital player
Memory
- Phone Book Capacity 500 names & numbers
Phone
- Service provider AT&T
- Vibrating Alert Yes
- Voice Recorder Yes
- Speakerphone Yes
- Polyphonic Ringer Yes
- Alarm Clock Yes
- Calendar Yes
- Additional Features TTY compatible
Digital Camera
- Camera highlights With a resolution of 2 megapixels, this camera phone will give you higher quality pictures than other phones.
- Still image resolution 1600 x 1200
- Digital zoom 2
- Digital video formats 3gp, H.263 (without audio)
- Video recorder resolutions 320 x 240 (QVGA)
- Features Multi-shots
PDA Features
- Synchronization With PC Yes
Messaging / Data Services
- Voice Mail Capability Yes
- Short Messaging Service (SMS) Yes
- Internet Browser Yes
- GPRS (General Packet Radio Service) Yes
- JAVA applications Yes
- Mobile Email Yes
- Messaging / Data Features Text messages, Multimedia messages (MMS)
- Messaging Services EMS, Yahoo! Messenger, AOL Instant Messenger Service (AIM), MMS
Digital Player / Recorder
- Digital player supported digital audio standards WAV, MP3, AAC
- Digital player/recorder type Digital player
Display
- Display Type LCD display
- Display technology TFT
- Diagonal Size 2.2 in
- Display Resolution 320 x 240 pixels
- Color Support Color
- Color Depth 18-bit (262000 Colors)
Power
- Battery installed Lithium ion
- Talk time Up to 180 min
- Audible Battery Alert Yes
Cellular
- Phone style Slider
- Automatic Redial Yes
- Call Divert Yes
- Call Barring Yes
- Call Timer Yes
- Caller ID Yes
- Call Waiting Yes
- Volume Control Yes
- Ringer Control Yes
- Conference Call Capability Yes
- Computer Link Yes
Physical Characteristics
- Width 2 in
- Depth 0.6 in
- Height 3.9 in
- Antenna Integrated
Warranty
- Service / Support Limited warranty
Manufacturer info
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