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LG U880 3G Phone Overview



Key Features
3G Technology
Dual Colour Screen
1.3 Megapixel Camera with Rotating Lens
Video Recorder & Player (MPEG4)
Media Player (MP3, AAC, WAV & MPEG4)
Bluetooth® Technology

Design
73%
Usability
63%
Features
70%

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LG U880 3G Phone Review

The LG U880 is a 3G clamshell opening mobile phone that comes in a choice of colours which include glossy black, matt black, silver & pink. The U880 has an ultra slim design & measures 98.8 x 49 x 18.2 mm which provides a compact & thin handset for the user to carry & use. The handset weighs 99 grams including the battery. The phone comes with external controls so therefore the user can operate features externally as well as internally on the LG U880. The internal keypad is well spaced out & the user can select menus easily using the navigation button. The U880 comes with 75 Mbytes of internal memory & with a TransFlash™ memory card slot which allows the user to swap memory cards easily to expand the phones memory. The LG U880 is also known as the LG U8500. The U880 is a member of the LG U range which includes the LG U890 which in also a 3G clamshell phone but with a slightly higher specification of integrated features.

The phone comes with dual colour screen & the external screen provides a 65k colour display with 96 x 96 pixel screen resolution. The internal screen provides a clear & colourful display of 262k colours & a screen resolution of 176 x 220 pixels. The phone comes with picture wallpapers, colourful screensaver & fun themed displays which allow the user to create a personal feel to their phone.

The U880 comes complete with good messaging services which include multimedia messaging service (MMS), enhanced messaging service (EMS), text messaging (SMS) & email. The user can send & receive MMS messages easily on the LG U880 which includes text, sound & photos or images. The user can send MMS messages to any MMS compatible mobile phone. The MMS feature allows the user to send fun & quick messages to friends & family, which keep them all informed of the users whereabouts. The user can send a text message to others with the help of the predictive text input method which makes creating a text message very quick & easy. The user can also stay in touch with other with the use enhanced messaging & email which are both simple to create & send.

LG U880 3G Mobile Phone Front View
LG U880 3G Mobile Phone Open View
LG U880 3G Mobile Phone Angle View

The user can have fun with the integrated 1.3 megapixel digital camera which comes with a rotating lens so that photos can be captured from all angles. The user can take photos of friends, family, pets & great holiday destination with the camera feature & either save the photos or send the photos to others.

The built in video feature allows the user to record video which can be stored on the phones memory & played back time after time. The video player feature can play video footage in MPEG4 format. The phone comes with a video call feature which allows the user to have a face to face call with other 3G compatible mobile phone users. The video call feature will bring a personal & real feel to each call.

The LG U880 comes with Bluetooth® wireless technology which allows the user to connect to other Bluetooth® compatible devices totally wirefree. The user can connect to other Bluetooth® mobile phones, Bluetooth® headsets & to Bluetooth® compatible printers which allows the user to print their beautiful photos wirelessly. The user can connect to other devices using a USB cable which provides a quick & easy wired connection. The user can connect to the Internet with the use of the WAP XHTML Web browser which is a fast experience with 3G. The built in 3G technology provides the user with a fast & effective mobile phone that can multi task easily. The phone works on a tri band network which covers UMTS, GSM 900, GSM 1800 & GSM 1900 networks.

The built in media player brings the U880 alive & the user can play MP3, AAC, WAV & MPEG4 formats of music & video. The music & sound on the phone can be heard through the 3D stereo surround sound speaker which provides a quality sound experience. The phone comes with MP3, AAC, MIDI, MF & 64 voice polyphonic ringtones so therefore the user can use their favourite music for their ringtones & alerts. The user can enjoy more entertainment with the pre loaded games or download more games to suit their games taste.


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LG U880 Specifications & Features

Screen
Internal 262k TFT LCD Colour Screen (176 x 220 Pixels)
External 65k Colour Screen (96 x 96 Pixels)

Imaging
1.3 Megapixel Camera
Rotating Lens
Viewfinder Display
Video Recorder
Video Call
Video Player (MPEG4)
Picture Wallpaper
Screensaver
Themes Display

Messaging
SMS (Text Messaging)
EMS (Enhanced Messaging)
MMS (Multimedia Messaging)
SMS Long
Email
Predictive Text Input

Sound
Media Player (MP3, AAC, WAV & MPEG4)
Ringtones (MP3, AAC, MIDI & MF)
Polyphonic Ringtones (64 Voice)
Stereo & 3D Surround Sound Speaker
Vibrating Alert

Entertainment
Embedded Games
Downloadable Games
Organiser
Phone Book
Calendar
Alarm Clock
Calculatorv Timer

Connectivity
Bluetooth®
USB
GPRS
3G

Network
Tri Band Technology (GSM 900, GSM 1800 & GSM 1900)
UMTS

Internet
WAP
XHTML

Memory & Talk Time
75 Mbytes Memory plus TransFlash™ Memory Card
4 Hours Talk Time
236 Hours Standby

Weight & Size
99 g
98.8 x 49 x 18.2 mm



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Reviewer: Ishtiaq - London, UK
Date: 22nd Feb 2009

Hi! I had this phone for over 2 years now, did not have any problems apart from calls not being connected. If you need to use it as outgoing only I think it is very reliable in terms of battery life & usability. The design could have been a bit better & robust. Now after such a long journey finally this phone has cracked on the hinges, which will most definitely lead to permanent screen damage. As I got this for my baby sister who managed to got the hinges broken well before me. Apart from all design issue it's a great phone.

Now I'm thinking to get Sony Ericsson W380i but still reading reviews.

I. Q from London.

Design
50%
Usability
70%
Features
25%

Reviewer: Ian - UK
Date: 23rd Feb 2008

Misses too many calls claiming it is unobtainable, I have had it in my hand then house phone has rung & friends claim they have just rung the mobile & cannot get through. Full signal as well. But the phone will then happily tell me I have a missed call. It appears this is a problem of these phones. The ring tone is far too quiet. Not a good phone. Best look elsewhere.

Design
75%
Usability
25%
Features
65%

Reviewer: Amy - UK
Date: 16th Jan 2008

I have had this phone for about a year now. I have had no problems with it, a very reliable phone. I would recommend it any day.

Only problem with it is if you have it on silent, the alarm goes off in silent mode (which is vibrate).

Apart from that I love it! Hope this helps.

Design
100%
Usability
90%
Features
90%

Reviewer: John Pearson - Nottingham, UK
Date: 22nd Dec 2007

Known issues with the LG U880, non connection of incoming calls, apparently the problem has not been rectified by LG yet & many incoming calls are not connected with a message indicating the phone is unable to take a call, outgoing calls seem to be unaffected will cost you a lot if you depend on the phone for business.

Design
80%
Usability
45%
Features
80%

Reviewer: Fazeela - Bolton, UK
Date: 19th Dec 2007

I absolutely love this phone! Best one I have ever had. I owned the black one first. After I lost it, I bought the same one in pink. Great phones by LG. Tomorrow I am ordering the LG Chocolate & I hope it's not a disappointment after having a great phone like U880.

Design
90%
Usability
95%
Features
90%

Reviewer: Beverley - Mansfield, UK
Date: 23rd Jul 2007

I got this model on a 18 month contract, & to be fair had no real problems with it, my only real complaint is unless your holding it you can't hear it ringing! I have since gone back to Nokia far easier to use!

Design
70%
Usability
65%
Features
50%

Reviewer: Kezza - Sheffield, UK
Date: 9th Apr 2007

I got this phone on contract & within the first 4 months it broke & I lost everything so they sent me a new one & guess what 6 months later it broke again with the same mechanical problem! Disgusting, DO NOT BUY!

Design
5%
Usability
5%
Features
55%

Reviewer: Hayley - Tasmania, Australia
Date: 21st Feb 2007

I would really advise anyone who wants this phone not to take it into bathrooms or any moist places because I had one & I had it in the bathroom when I was having a shower & the moisture in the air got in to the slot where you plug your charger in & it wrecked it & they will not refund you or give any money back if this happens!

Design
50%
Usability
40%
Features
50%

Reviewer: Charlotte - UK
Date: 20th Feb 2007

High-resolution are not even that good. Thankz

Design
25%
Usability
30%
Features
40%

Reviewer: Cesar - Peru
Date: 9th Feb 2007

This phone has a lack of applications & functions.

Design
80%
Usability
85%
Features
65%

Reviewer: Ruth - Australia
Date: 22nd Jan 2007

Save your money! This phone is rubbish. Can't hear it ringing at ALL, if the phone is in purse, so very very quiet, but fine if it's in front of you or on your hip. Only has one tone for text messages too, therefore useless. No use if you can't hear it ring! Go Nokia any day! So angry! AVOID AVOID AVOID! :- (

Design
95%
Usability
40%
Features
65%

Reviewer: Remmy - Bristol, UK
Date: 8th Jan 2007

The LG U880 is an ok mobile.

Design
80%
Usability
70%
Features
80%

Reviewer: Lee T - Yorkshire, UK
Date: 14th Dec 2006

I had a Nokia 6111 & was happy with that. Until I saw the U880, I fell in love with it & wanted one, so I ended up selling the Nokia & buying the LG U880, it is the best phone I have ever seen & used. It is just perfect, well done LG.

Design
100%
Usability
95%
Features
95%

Reviewer: Rachel The Mole - Middlesbrought, UK
Date: 22nd Oct 2006

I think the phone is cool. I would buy 20 if I could n just look at all 20 everyday. It is just up my street, thnx lg I love you 2 x x x x

Design
100%
Usability
100%
Features
100%

Reviewer: Kevin - London, UK
Date: 17th Sep 2006

Battery life on standby only 36 hrs. I charged up the phone & let it stand idle until the battery died. Alarm clock is irritating because if you put the phone on silent mode, the alarm goes onto vibrate mode i.e. silent. Poor quality camera despite 1.3 m pix. Nokia 1.3 m pix gives superior images. Not sure why-both same settings. Looks good, great sound from tiny speakers, good memory. Easy logic. No stopwatch

Design
90%
Usability
50%
Features
90%

Reviewer: Angie Thompson - Perth, Australia
Date: 29th Aug 2006

Hey I love this phone I have it in the silver version but I hate the background when I'm texting someone is there anyway I can change that? This would be a great help if someone could help me, thanks xx

Design
100%
Usability
95%
Features
90%

Reviewer: Faz - UK
Date: 28th Aug 2006

Slimmest 3g phone around- very stylish- bought the silver one. Camera quality is good 1.2 megapixels, & you can extend the video camera duration to around 30mins? Instead of 30secs. Texting is on the whole. The only downside is that when texting I sometimes accidentally send the message halfway through as the send key is close. Good battery life

Nice phone all round, I got mine on 3g with a 12 month contract & 12 month free line rental via cash back with 500 mins & 100 texts each month- really good deal.

Design
70%
Usability
75%
Features
75%

Reviewer: Linda - Essex, UK
Date: 24th Aug 2006

I have got the pink one & I absolutely love it. One tiny little complaint, that's all. When texting, I often accidentally send the message when trying to delete a wrong letter, cos the send key is just above the clear key. It's annoying but absolutely the only complaint I have with this phone. Absolutely brilliant phone & hope to see many more like it from LG. I used to swear by Nokia's, but not any more.

Design
100%
Usability
95%
Features
95%

Reviewer: Darren - Manchester, UK
Date:
30th Apr 2006

I have had my U880 for 2 months & its really reliable, fun, easy to use & a great buy. I got it in the black matt colour which is very cool looking but it has already been scratch which is annoying. I love the style of the phone & it's camera, video & music player are good quality. The swivel camera is excellent & it is good for the videoing. Menu has screen, profiles, settings, browser, messages, my stuff, multimedia, contacts, applications, organiser, tools & calling. Menu is easy to access & great to find all you want under such clear labelling. I would recommend this phone to all as it is a great 3G camera phone. 95% all the way.

Design
95%
Usability
95%
Features
95%

Reviewer: Spoony - Bristol, UK
Date:
23rd Apr 2006

Sleek, small, lightweight, 3G phone, clear screens, full of features, good music player, easy camera, video play & record, good menus, great connectivity, fast Internet, external keys under screen, MMS, email & the best I have ever used...

Design
90%
Usability
90%
Features
95%

Reviewer: Kate Morton - UK
Date:
21st Apr 2006

Was considering getting the Motorola V3 but got the LG U880 as it felt better in my hand & I found opening it easier. The LG U880 is equal to the Motorola V3 in looks & style. My U880 is a brilliant phone & comes highly recommend by me.

Design
100%
Usability
95%
Features
90%

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