LG Vu CU920 TV Phone (AT&T) - Harry Potter 6 Books

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Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #36 in Cell Phone Accessories
• Color: Black
• Brand: LG
• Model: CU920
• Released on: 2008-05-04

Features

• Elegantly designed quad-band GSM phone with 3-inch touchscreen featuring intuitive controls
• Access AT&T's speedy dual-band 3G network; compatible with AT&T Mobile TV, AT&T Music and Video Share services
• 2-megapixel camera with video recording, Bluetooth for communication headsets and stereo headphones, microSD expansion to 4 GB
• Up to 3 hours of talk time, up to 250 hours (10.5 days) of standby time; measures 4.25 x 2.16 x 0.51 inches (HxWxD)
• Includes: handset, rechargeable battery, charger, wired stereo headset, printed user manual and quick start guide

Amazon.com Product Description
Elegantly and simply designed, the LG Vu CU920 for AT&T features a stunning 3-inch touchscreen that provides excellent viewing of AT&T's new Mobile TV offering, which allows you to watch TV-quality programming from Comedy Central, ESPN, Fox, NBC, and more. The Vu CU920 even comes with a TV antenna that can be extended for optimal TV reception. This quad-band GSM phone also runs on AT&T's dual-band HSDPA/UMTS high-speed 3G network, making it easy to download music purchased from AT&T Mobile Music's partners Napster and eMusic.

The intuitive touchscreen controls makes it easy to navigate through all the features of this power-packed phone, which also includes a 2-megapixel camera that can be used with AT&T's Video Share service, multi-format digital audio player, and downloadable games. Other features include Bluetooth connectivity for communication headsets and stereo music streaming, microSD memory expansion (up to 4 GB), access to email and instant messaging, and up to 3 hours of talk time.

Enjoy AT&T Mobile TV on the LG Vu's brilliantly colorful 3-inch interactive touchscreen.

AT&T Service Options
This AT&T phone can handle high-speed data connectivity via AT&T's 3G mobile broadband data network, which is available in most major metropolitan areas. The AT&T 3G network uses the dual-band UMTS/HSDPA 850/1900 MHz network (also known as WCDMA), making it possible to enjoy a variety of feature-rich wireless multimedia services with speeds up to 3.6 Mbps. It also gives AT&T the advantage of offering simultaneous voice and data services.

In areas where the 3G network is not available, you'll continue to receive service on the AT&T EDGE network, which offers availability in more than 13,000 US cities and along some 40,000 miles of major highways. Providing average data speeds between 75-135Kbps, it's fast enough to support a wide range of advanced data services, including video and music clips, full picture and video messaging, high-speed color Internet access, and email on the go. You'll also enjoy quad-band GSM connectivity, which allows you to make calls in more than 190 countries and access data applications in the more than 135 countries where AT&T offers international data roaming.

With 3G connectivity, you'll be able to access AT&T's Video Share service, which enables you to send a live, one-way video stream to another compatible phone during a standard voice call. The service also allows you to switch the direction of the video stream during the same phone call. (Customers must be in an area served by the company's 3G network and have a Video Share-enabled phone.)

You get access to AT&T Mobile Music, which enables you to buy tracks while on the go, access the Napster and eMusic subscription music services, stream music video, discover what's playing with Music ID song-recognition software, and find out what's hot with The Buzz music news portal. And it has a built-in web browser for MEdia Net downloads and mobile web browsing. AT&T's MEdia Net service enables you to receive and send emails, read news headlines, get weather updates, download games and ringtones, and more.

Note that if you want to enjoy the full audio and video capabilities of your UMTS phone, be sure to select a MEdia Max service plan option during checkout. If you do not sign up for a MEdia Max service plan option, you will be paying per KB when you use the over-the-air UMTS audio and video features on your phone (upwards of $10 per minute).

Choose from a wide assortment of channels from AT&T Mobile TV.

AT&T Mobile TV
AT&T Mobile TV with FLO is a revolutionary video service that delivers full-length television content and sporting events from top networks to your phone while you're on the go. Joining with MediaFLO USA's award-winning FLO TV service, AT&T Mobile TV with FLO provides an intuitive program guide that makes it easy to flip from one channel to the next. The service includes more than 150 simulcast and/or time-shifted programs, as well as live sports events, from CBS Mobile, Comedy Central, ESPN Mobile TV, FOX Mobile, MTV, NBC 2GO, NBC News2Go and Nickelodeon. Additionally, the Mobile TV service includes two channels exclusive to AT&T users:

• PIX, from Sony Pictures Television, offers a variety of contemporary films, including comedies, cult classics, action films and family favorites from the studio's vast library.
• CNN Mobile Live provides users with access to 24 hours of breaking news with live streaming anchored coverage from CNN.com Live as well as CNN's most popular programs, including American Morning, Lou Dobbs Tonight, CNN Election Center, Larry King Live, Anderson Cooper 360°, and CNN International.

AT&T provides several packages for accessing Mobile TV, and it offers parental controls that provide content filtering and purchase blocking on your phone so that you can restrict access to content that may be inappropriate for younger viewers.

The intuitive navigation lets you quickly move from one function to another.

Phone Features
With a focus on simplicity, the LG Vu CU920 has a large 3-inch interactive touchscreen that's accompanied by a minimalist scroll bar design. The touchscreen provides vibrating haptic feedback so you know that you've pressed a button, and it includes a screen lock to prevent unwanted key actions. The phone also includes three hard keys--send, clear, and power/end--right below the screen. It comes with 155 MB of internal memory and it can be expanded using microSD memory cards up to 4 GB in size. The phone book has a capacity for 500 contact entries, each with space for storing 5 numbers, 2 email addresses and a picture ID.

This phone also shines as a mobile digital music player, with compatibility for MP3, WMA, AAC, and AAC+/eAAC+ files, customizable equalizer, playlist creation and management, and large capacity storage via MicroSD memory cards. Synchronize music from your PC (including music files from online services such as Napster and eMusic) via USB 2.0. The phone also offers USB mass storage capabilities for storing your most important documents and files.

This phone provides Bluetooth version 1.2 wireless connectivity, and includes profiles for communication headset, handsfree car kits, object push, file transfer, and audio/video remote control. With the A2DP Bluetooth profile, you can stream your music to a pair of compatible Bluetooth stereo headphones. You can connect your laptop (either via Bluetooth or wired USB) and enjoy dial-up networking--surf the Internet, send email, and access files from a server. Send contacts, calendar events, and pictures/videos/voice memos wirelessly. The phone stores up to 20 Bluetooth pairings.

Snap great photos and videos on the go, for printing at home or sending via MMS.

The 2-megapixel camera offers five resolution settings--from 1600 x 1200 pixels for prints to 160 x 120 pixels for sending via MMS--and it features a 2x digital zoom, multiple shutter tones, night mode, multi-shot capabilities, self-timer, and customizable brightness, and white balance. An in-phone photo editor lets you resize, crop, rotate, and add color effects. You can also shoot video clips at 320 x 240 and 176 x 144 pixels. You can keep shooting for as long as you have space on your microSD card, or cap the length at 42 seconds for sending via MMS.

In addition to voice calls, text messaging, and MMS capability, the phone is also compatible with mobile email from services including Yahoo!, AOL, Windows Live, AT&T Yahoo!, and BellSouth, as well as instant messaging (IM) from AIM, Windows Live, and Yahoo!. The Vu also comes stock with a built-in web browser for downloads and mobile web browsing via MEdia Net (with WAP 2.0, WML, iHTML, xHTML, and WCSS compatibility). T9 text entry, which is a technology that makes it easier for entering text on handsets, is built into the unit--a plus for mobile email and text messaging users.

Other features include:

• Speed dial (8 entries, plus 1 voicemail default)
• Speaker-independent voice commands
• Voice memo recording
• 11 unique ringtones with vibrate and silent modes; real music ringtone support
• Flight mode for listening to music and watching video with the phone functionality turned off
• USB charging via computer and mass storage capabilities
• Java 2.0 support for downloadable applications and games
• PIM tools: Calendar, alarm clock, notepad, calculator, tip calculator, world clock, tasks, stopwatch, unit converter
• Bluetooth profiles: A2DP (stereo music streaming), AVRC (remote control), HFP (hands-free car kits), HSP (communication headsets), DUN (dial-up networking), FTP (file transfer), OPP (object push for business cards, calendar items, and pictures)

Vital Statistics
The LG Vu CU920 weighs 3.16 ounces and measures 4.25 x 2.16 x 0.51 inches. Its 1000 mAh lithium-ion battery is rated at up to 3 hours of talk time, and up to 250 hours of digital standby time. It runs on the 850/900/1800/1900 GSM/GPRS/EDGE frequencies as well as AT&T's 850/1900 MHz 3G frequencies (UMTS/HSDPA).

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Customer Reviews

LG VU
LG Vu CU920 TV Phone (AT&T)
I got this phone on Dec. 19th and sent it back on Dec. 22nd. Would have sent it back sooner, but I couldn't on the weekend. The phone seemed pretty good the first day I got it, but the longer I used it the worse it got. Touch pad not responding, settings not staying as set, would double each address book entry made, did not want to shut off. Very disappointed in what I thought would be a great phone.

Great, Fun Features; Not For a Simple Cell User
I purchased the Vu on just the price ($.01 with a renewed contract) and the touch screen...with no intentions on ever using the TV feature. I still have no intentions on using the TV, but I am extremely happy with the phone and would recommend it to friends.

I am a texter -- I go through about 200 texts a day and am a pro at the keypad. With the Vu, I find it near impossible to use the keypad (I am constantly hitting the wrong button and selecting the wrong letter). I was forced to try out the keyboard, which surprisingly works great! I found it it very accurate when you "fat finger" the keys on the keyboard. I normally have medium length nails so I just use my fingernail which is the most accurate.

After a month of using the phone, I'm still getting used to how to access phone numbers whether dialed, received, or in my directory. I think this would be the case with any touch screen. The email and web features are very easy and convenient;I find myself using them several times a day.

Pros: *Very clean, sleek phone. *Relatively small for a touchscreen. *Easy to maneuver through and use. *Alarm feature offers a quick alarm on the front screen in case you need a timer. *Convenient AIM, web and email features.

Cons: *There is a bug with the keyboard - 10% of the time when switching from keypad to keyboard it will lock up and display both on top of each other; I need to press the end button to clear it. *Main menus are not customizable. *You cannot hold the phone between your ear and shoulder - I have hung up on several calls accidentally from my face unlocking the touch screen and pressing the disconnect button; I strongly recommend a blue tooth ear piece. *No place to store a stylus which I use for web browsing. *I have to power cycle the phone once-twice a day because it loses connectivity to the web.

2 months old ISSUE
First of all I have really enjoyed this phone for the 2 months I have had it. Now, let me say that besides dropping calls and sitting in the same place while I watch my 3G come and go (full bars to none like a roller coaster) making it impossible to enjoy the video feature I am still pretty happy. Until now. The other night, I turned it off to charge overnight (battery life seems great to me)and then tried to turn it on in the morning. No matter what I do, it will not turn on. It just keeps going to the AT&T splash screen, flickers black and starts the whole process again forever. I cannot even turn it off without removing the battery. No big deal, still under warranty right? Also I am EXTREMELY careful with my phones and know not to damage them in ANY way. I've never even come close to dropping it. So here comes the battle with At&T. I renewed my contract after being a customer 0f 14 years (since Bell South Mobility) against my better judgment having had idiotic issues with them countless times before. Anyway, the warranty department is a nightmare. It's taken me a week, even after going into the store and having the sales consultant say "looks like brand new" to even get this swap approved. No one at AT&T will want to talk to you unless you buy it from THEM in their store and they got commission on it.I did it "free" as an upgrade like this and cannot get ANY form of customer service. I know this isn't the phone's fault, but you can ONLY get it from AT&T and buying it through this method will probably get you the same response or lack thereof. The phone seems fine, well, when it worked, but mind you was only 2 months old when it failed and 2 weeks of that It wasn't even used. Hopefully I am a rare case and you won't have a single issue but knowing how AT&T works on the inside, they won't "respect" you unless you go through channels they offer to acquire it.