LG Decoy Review
By
July 8th, 2008
Summary
You'll do a double–take when you see Verizon Wireless' New Decoy by LG, one of the first music phones with a built–in, detachable Bluetooth® wireless headset! This sleek little slider shows off its stuff with a mirror–like finish and 5–way “joystick” like Directional Key on the front, and a discreet, built–in headset on the back. In addition to enhanced Bluetooth capabilities, you'll also find some powerful entertainment features like a music player, 2.0 Megapixel camera/camcorder and microSD memory port. The Decoy a flawless combination of convenience and cutting–edge technology, it's the real deal!
Specs
Design
2–Tone Finishing: Glossy Front, Satin Back
Large 2.2" Mirror–Like LCD
Music
Music Player for MP3, WMA, Unprotected AAC, & Unprotected AAC+ formats
microSD™ Memory Port with up to 8GB Support
USB Mass Storage
Bluetooth
Integrated Bluetooth Headset for Voice & Music
Multiple Connections – connect up to 2 Bluetooth devices to have 1 in standby
Supported Profiles: Headset, Hands–free, Dial–Up Networking, Advanced Audio Distribution (stereo), Phonebook Access, Basic Printing, Object Push for vCard and vCalendar, File Transfer, Basic Imaging
Send all Contacts & Calendar Events via Bluetooth
Print & Send User–Generated Pictures (JPEG)
Camera/Video
2.0 Megapixel Camera & Camcorder
Camera Resolutions: 1600x1200 (default), 1280x960, 640x480, 320x240 Pixels
Image Editor – zoom, rotate, crop
Video Resolutions: 320x240, 176x144 (default) Pixels
Services
Premium Plan Capable
V CAST Music
V CAST Videos
Text, Picture, Video and Voice Messaging, Mobile IM & Mobile Web 2.0, Mobile Web Email
Media Center – download games, ringtones, and more
VZ Navigatorsm
Chaperone® Child
Voicemail
Voice/Audio
One–Touch Speakerphone
Speaker–Independent Voice Commands
Specifications
Frequency: 1.9 GHz CDMA PCS, 800 MHz CDMA
Data Transmission: High–Speed EV–DO
Dimensions: 4.01" (H) x 1.97" (W) x 0.67" (D)
Weight: 4.05 oz.
Hearing Aid Compatibility = M3/T3
Meets FCC SAR limit. Manufacturer's highest FCC reported SAR 1.22 W/kg at ear, 0.718 W/kg on body
Display: 262K Color TFT, 240x320 Pixels, 2.20"
Handset Usage Time: Up to 230 Minutes OR
Handset Standby Time: Up to 330 Hours
Decoy Headset Talk Time: Up to 2 Hours OR
Decoy Headset Standby Time: Up to 80 Hours
Handset Insurance is Available