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Manufacturer: LG Part number: SPECTRUMVZW
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- Bottom Line:
- The LG Spectrum's clean design brings preppy style to some of the fastest 4G LTE data speeds around. The smartphone's attention to HD is admirable, but a few interface and performance flaws could scare away some.
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CNET editors' review
LG Spectrum (Verizon Wireless) price range: $299.99
- Reviewed by: Jessica Dolcourt
- Reviewed on: 01/28/2012
- Released on: 01/19/2012
The good: The LG Spectrum has fast LTE speeds, a dual-core processor, Android 2.3, and lots of HD video features, including a stellar 4.5-inch HD display.
The bad: Call quality and camera quality are inconsistent, and the Spectrum's interface can be cumbersome at times.
The bottom line: The LG Spectrum's clean design brings preppy style to some of the fastest 4G LTE data speeds around. The smartphone's attention to HD is admirable, but a few interface and performance flaws could scare away some.
User reviews
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Perfect for moderate usage; unbeatable display.
by tculkin on May 1, 2012
Pros: Spectacular large display, very light and thin, responsive to the touch, and inexpensive. With moderate use, battery lasts 12 hours.
4G speed faster than my 21 MB cable source.Cons: Plastic back shows fingerprints (completely overcome by using an after-market skin).
If used extensively, battery will be exhausted in 6 hours.Summary: I read all the cons before my purchase, yet the attractiveness of the display outweighed them all and, after 2 weeks daily use, none of the cons were found to ...
Summary: I read all the cons before my purchase, yet the attractiveness of the display outweighed them all and, after 2 weeks daily use, none of the cons were found to be a real problem. I love this device!
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A HUGE step up from a Droid Pro!
by MrSkary on April 15, 2012
Pros: Processor speed, 4G LTE connectivity, gorgeous HD screen, lightweight, clean looks.
Cons: Battery is not incredible (better than what I'm used to though), a lot of apps/movies/video aren't ready for the big 16X9 HD screen.
Summary: Got two for one special (one for me, one for the Mrs.) at Verizon ($199) and then got $100 off of THAT for this being my first 4G phone. So, ...
Summary: Got two for one special (one for me, one for the Mrs.) at Verizon ($199) and then got $100 off of THAT for this being my first 4G phone. So, two of these phones for $99 are you kidding? What a deal. The experience is a 1000% improvement over my Droid Pro (which has been my Buddy for a couple of years now...loved that phone, but let's face it, it's ancient technology).
Picked up this phone yesterday so admittedly I'm still learning and I'm still in a honeymoon phase. That being said, I find a lot of the nit-pickyness of many of the online reviews from several different sites to be misguided and...well...a little nit-picky.
I'm a techy guy, but I draw the line at rooting the phone. I hit the internet a lot, watch videos, movies, use this via bluetooth to connect to my Ford Explorer's Sync system to listen to my Google Cloud Music, GPS/Maps, etc. I use my phone a LOT and this phone RULES. The speed of both the 4G and the processor are outrageous. Considering most people upgrade after the 2 year contract, many of the reviews don't take that into consideration and only compare phones to their contemporaries. That makes sense, but it would be good for them to comment on the improvements over previous technology because this phone kicks all forms of a$$ if you're coming out of a 2 year old phone/contract.
The Camera works LIGHTING fast...no delay when you hit the button (isn't that frustrating?). The quality seems very good, but I haven't tried the HD video. I typically use my camera for video, but I may try it more with my phone now that I have the HD capability.
I did download Easy Battery Saver which i'm trying to find the right combination. The recommended settings with that app disable the 4G connection so I'm trying to get that figured out but that supposedly will help with the battery usage. We'll see how it goes today as I was able to charge it completely overnight. It did take a lot longer to charge up than my Droid Pro did for some reason....
If you're like me and use your phone to keep connected to the rest of the world but don't want to take it apart to fully enjoy it, then you will LOVE this phone. At a price of $199 for TWO, find a friend or loved one and GO GET THIS PHONE!!! -
Awesome Android smartphone with all the fixings!
by mv577 on April 13, 2012
Pros: Amazing display
Ultra-fast processor
Fast shutter speed
Excellent Camera QualityCons: No LED status light
Summary: This is my fifth Android phone the others being a LG Optimus, Motorola Droid (Original), Motorola Droid X2 and HTC EVO 3D. The LG Spectrum hands down is the best ...
Summary: This is my fifth Android phone the others being a LG Optimus, Motorola Droid (Original), Motorola Droid X2 and HTC EVO 3D. The LG Spectrum hands down is the best Android phone I have owned. The 1.5 dual-core S3 processor is amazing fast. The camera is fast and takes a great picture. The screen is clear and bright, HD content is outstanding.
The lack of LED status indicator is too bad since I had become accustomed to looking for it on my past phones. A lot of major reviewers have said the phone feels cheap which I disagree. I like the light weight of the phone and think it has a classy look to it. Yes the battery cover shows finer prints but since I put a case over it that doesn't bother me. The LG app drawer is "ok" but I will admit I switched back to list view after a while.
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best phone verizon wireless has to offer
by workstation on February 21, 2012
Pros: Awsome screen super fast,able to talk and use internet at same time,calls are loud and clear both ways..on phone user manual,tuturials on how to use yr phone..ringer is loud,speaker phone is even louder I mean loud and super clear.
Cons: none battery could be a little better...but for what I use it is just find for me last me all day long...couple calls a day browsing the net watching short videos
Summary: Good news this phone you can talk and be on the internet at same time.last year they kept trashing verizon cause they couldnt do that cause of their technology ...
Summary: Good news this phone you can talk and be on the internet at same time.last year they kept trashing verizon cause they couldnt do that cause of their technology well no more this phone can do just that..has built dolby surround sound when hooked up to headphones listing to music.it has speech to text works great..if in a hurry or have yr hands occupied..just answer by saying what you want to text awsome..keep in mind most so called professional reviewers get way to technical sometimes care more about how a phone looks physically or about technical numbers such as speed test call quality if its not exactly perfect...I for one dnt care for all that I more intrested on what the phone is intended to do works the way its suppose to work...this phone does all that and more...I for one am very forunate I live on the central coast in cali..We are just surrounded by great coverage here bth 3g and now 4g...so no matter where I go im about 95 percent connected with great coverage.thats somthing you have to think about b4 buying a phone like this...make sure you have good coverage whre you live makes a big difference...its not always the phones fault if it dnt work the way it suppose to..but overall I highly recommend this phone to every one looking for a new phone..just love mine
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Might be the best device for the Price on VZ Wireless
by ehter813 on February 13, 2012
Pros: Best Screen on the Market, actually has more viewing space than the Galaxy Nexus, (Since the on screen buttons take up screen space on that). Most of the time it fast and the battery is above average for an Android LTE Device. Suppose to upgraded to ICS a
Cons: Occasional force closes on apps randomly...and there is also lag, i would say once every few days that usually ends with a force close message, then everything is running speedy again. Battery can always be better these days. Wish for a 4g/3g toggle. I th
Summary: If you are an regular user that doesnt care about being stock or doesnt freak out because verizon install apps that you can simple ignore, than this is the device ...
Summary: If you are an regular user that doesnt care about being stock or doesnt freak out because verizon install apps that you can simple ignore, than this is the device for you. Bigger screen, but somehow feels a little smaller than the Rezound and takes pictures just as well. Also has Dobly Audio for the Music, which isnt as good as beats audio, but definitely better than some of the regular stuff out there.
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Rockin Phone!
by NCWOLF420 on February 11, 2012
Pros: Fast and Bright and large HD Screen! This phone has alot to offer!
Cons: Battery life could be better!
Summary: Great High end Android phone for the price! Go out and get it!
Summary: Great High end Android phone for the price! Go out and get it!
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Great and powerful LG Android phone!
by TARHEELCUB on February 11, 2012
Pros: Fast,Bright Screen,Large HD Screen
Cons: Battery could be better!
Summary: Overall a great high end Android phone for a great price! Go out and get it people!
Summary: Overall a great high end Android phone for a great price! Go out and get it people!
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HELP!I DON'T LIKE FEELING STUPID!
by aaw926 on February 16, 2012
Pros: Feels great; looks terrific; speech to text is awesome
Cons: Battery---it is completely drained after a normal day of usage.
How do I disable the data stuff as indicated by another user?
Texting is horrible---I cannot get used to the hard touch screen after having an ENVtouch.0 out of 1 users found this user opinion helpful.
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testing this
by spsimplicity-24317837913438866 on February 1, 2012
Pros: testing this
Cons: testing this
0 out of 1 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Very bad phone!
by bsherwoo on August 15, 2012
Pros: Big screen
Cons: Everything else
Summary: DOnt buy this phone!
Summary: DOnt buy this phone!
0 out of 2 users found this user opinion helpful.
Specifications
- Manufacturer: LG
- Part number: SPECTRUMVZW
- Description: Spectrum by LG sharpens the vision of what's truly superior in mobile technology. Beneath its exceptionally large 4.5" True HD IPS display is a mighty combination of power and speed. A Qualcomm 1.5 GHz dual-core processor compliments Verizon 4G LTE connectivity, generating an astoundingly fast overall experience. You've never seen this before - expect to be blown away.
General
- Packaged Quantity 1
- Product Type Smartphone
- Form Factor Touch
- Phone Design PDA
- Resistance Gorilla Glass (scratch resistant glass)
- Integrated Components Wi-Fi hotspot,
GPS receiver,
2nd camera,
Digital camera,
Digital player,
Voice recorder - Width 2.71 in
- Depth 0.41
- Height 5.33 in
- Weight 4.99 oz
- SAR Value 1.11 W/kg (body) / 0.86 W/kg (head)
Cellular
- Technology CDMA2000 1X
- Band CDMA2000 1X 1900/800
- Mobile Broadband Generation 4G
- Service Provider Verizon Wireless
- Operating System Android 2.3 OS
- Application Software Netflix,
Polaris Office,
Google Places - Input Device(s) Touch sensitive screen , Capacitive
Messaging & Internet
- Cellular Messaging Services MMS,
SMS - Instant Messaging Services Google Talk
- Supported Social Networks and Blogs Facebook
- Messaging & Data Features Microsoft PowerPoint support,
Microsoft Excel support,
Microsoft Word support - Downloadable Content Games,
Ring tones - Mobile Services VCAST,
Backup Assistant by Verizon Wireless,
ESPN ScoreCenter,
YouTube,
TuneWiki,
Gmail,
Google Search,
Video Call,
My Verizon,
Verizon Media Manager,
Google Search by Voice,
Google Latitude,
Google Play Communications
- Data Transmission EV-DO
- Wireless Interface LTE,
Bluetooth 3.0,
IEEE 802.11b/g/n - Bluetooth Profiles Serial Port Profile (SPP),
Object Push Profile (OPP),
Hands Free Profile (HFP),
Headset Profile (HSP),
File Transfer Profile (FTP),
Phonebook Access Profile (PBAP),
Message Access Profile (MAP),
Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP),
Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP),
Audio/Video Control Transport Protocol (AVCTP) - Communication Features Internet browser,
Mobile Email client Phone Features
- Phone Functions Voice control,
Call timer,
Conference call,
Speakerphone,
Voice dialing,
Vibrating alert - Ring Tones 31
- Polyphonic Ringer Yes
- Ring Tone Formats MP3
- Sensors Proximity sensor,
Accelerometer - Additional Features Text-to-Speech (text recognition),
Wi-Fi direct,
DLNA Certified,
Picture editor,
Software updates FOTA (Firmware Over The Air),
TTY compatible,
Multitasking,
Widgets support,
Sharing media via DLNA,
Intelligent typing (SWYPE) Organizer
- Personal Information Management Synchronization with PC,
Calendar,
Calculator,
Reminder,
Alarm clock Media Player
- Supported Digital Audio Standards M4A,
AAC +,
WAV,
MP3,
WMA,
MIDI,
Ogg Vorbis,
AAC - Supported Digital Video Standards MPEG-4,
DivX,
WMV,
3GP Processor
- Type QUALCOMM Snapdragon S3
- Clock Speed 1.5 GHz
Memory
- RAM 1 GB
- ROM 4 GB - Flash
- Bult-in Memory 4 GB
- User Memory 4 GB
- Supported Flash Memory Cards microSDHC - up to 32 GB
Digital Camera
- Sensor Resolution 8 megapixels
- Still Image Resolutions 1536 x 864,
2048 x 1536,
3264 x 1836,
3264 x 2448,
2304 x 1296,
1280 x 960,
2560 x 1920 - Focus Adjustment Automatic
- Digital Zoom 4
- Self Timer Delay Yes
- Camera Light Source LED light
- Video Recorder Resolutions 176 x 144 (QCIF),
1920 x 1080 (1080p),
720 x 480,
640 x 480 (VGA),
1280 x 720 (720p),
320 x 240 (QVGA) - Features Video recording,
Geo-tagging,
Face detection Navigation System
- GPS Navigation GPS receiver - Simultaneous GPS (S-GPS)
- Navigation Software & Services Google Maps,
VZ Navigator,
Google Maps Navigation Display
- Type LCD display - Color
- Technology True HD IPS
- Diagonal Size 4.5 in
- Display Resolution 1280 x 720 pixels
- Color Depth 24-bit (16.7 million colors)
- Multi-language Menu Yes
- Display Languages German,
English,
Italian,
French,
Spanish,
Chinese,
Korean - Features Wallpaper,
Scratch-resistant Gorilla Glass Connections
- Connector Type Micro-USB
Battery
- Capacity 1830 mAh
- Run Time Details Talk - up to 498 min,
Standby - up to 348 hour(s) Miscellaneous
- Compliant Standards HAC(Hearing Aid Compatible)
- Included Accessories Power adapter , Power adapter,
USB cable - Also Included microSDHC - 16 GB
Product series
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LG Spectrum (Verizon Wireless)
Manufacturer: LG
Specs: Verizon Wireless,
CDMA2000 1X,
Up to 498 min,
With digital camera / digital player,
4.99 oz,
8 megapixels,
4.5 in -
LG Spectrum (Verizon Wireless) - refurbished
Manufacturer: LG
Specs: Verizon Wireless,
CDMA2000 1X,
Up to 498 min,
With digital camera / digital player,
4.99 oz,
8 megapixels,
4.5 in
Manufacturer info
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- Manufacturer:LG
- Address:
1000 Sylvan Avenue, Englewood Cliffs, NJ 07632
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