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LG U8138 Review

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The LG U8138 aims to make storing and playing media files headache-free—as well clear and enjoyable. Whether you’re using this mobile phone to listen to your favorite songs, or taking it up a notch with high-quality streaming content from LG’s 3G network, this phone has lots of features to make sure that accessing media is a smooth ride.

An attractive, middleweight phone, the LG U3138 comes with a 65k color external screen that matches the internal for resolution. This is an improvement over other phones in the series, which previously featured monochrome, which some may have felt hampered the use of the VGA digital imaging device.

The camera has lots of functions for a mobile phone that also features an MP3 player. It can take pictures in different modes, and allows for some basic editing and effects to be applied. It also utilizes an interesting design—the 180-degree rotation of the camera lens makes it just a little bit easier to quickly get the shot you want.

In addition to snapping still images, the LG U8138’s camera can also take digital video. You can play the video back on the crystal-clear display or else e-mail it or even text message it to a friend. Video calls are also supported, and includes an in-frame display of what the person on the other end of the call is seeing—so you’ll know if you’re ready for your close-up.

Other media features include the MP3 player, which offers users the capability of creating multiple playlists, and LG has included a nice loudspeaker to really get the party going. The speaker also functions as a speakerphone, which can help you place conference calls—useful for both business calls and letting other people in on a conversation with friends and family.

The LG U8138 may not feature the most impressive memory offering, but access to LG’s 3G network is not to be underestimated, as this a good resource for both entertainment and information. This is a mobile phone serviceable for many people and for several functions.

The main features of the LG U8138:

  • Enhanced multi-mode digital imaging device
  • Recurring alarm function
  • Video calling
  • Flexible call waiting functions
  • MP3 player
  • Animated screensavers
  • E-mail
  • Calculator (with currency converter)
  • Multilingual support
  • Games
  • Speakerphone
  • Reminders
  • MPEG and streaming video capability
  • XHTML browser (WAP 2.0 compliant)
  • Java™ applications and games

Technical Specifications of the LG U8138:

  • Weight: 124 g
  • Dimensions: 9.6cm x 5cm x 2.4cm
  • Main display: 65,536-colours, 176 x 220 pixels
  • External display: 65,536-colours, 88 x 110 pixels
  • Camera: 2x zoom; rotates 180 degrees
  • Mobile phone supports JPEG, other common file formats
  • USB interface
  • Standby time: up to 165 hours

The features that the LG U8138 is missing:

  • GPS
  • FM radio

Accessories available for the LG U8138:

Included:

  • Standard Charger/Travel Charger
  • Stereo headphones
  • Data kit
  • Strap

Also available:

  • Handsfree audio devices
  • Additional batteries and chargers
  • Car kits