What is it: Music-centric phone with a scroll wheel navigation system
What we think: The scroll wheel works well, providing an easy way to navigate through menus and tracks -- but the scratching feature is a gimmick
What you need to know
Reviewed on: 30 August 2006
Tags: LG Electronics, LG U400, audio quality, headset, videos
We like:
Scroll wheel; stereo Bluetooth (A2DP); expandable memory; easy-to-use keypad; 3G connectivity; speakerphone mode
We don't like:
Fingerprint-attracting casing; keys dedicated to 3 network features; no FM radio
You might also need:
Stereo Bluetooth headphones
CNET UK judgement:
The easy-to-use LG U400 might lack the finesse of its Chocolate sibling, but it comes into its own with its scroll wheel to navigate through menus and tracks, its 3G connectivity and its expandable memory slot. Unfortunately, some of its simplicity is tarnished by 3's dedicated soft keys, which can't be changed and get in the way
Full review:
The LG U400 is LG's attempt to crack the MP3-playing phone market and it's not a bad offering. The use of a scroll wheel instead of a navigation rocker makes navigating through the menu and looking for specific tracks very easy. It's not particularly attractive, but it does feel and work like a practical mobile phone and music player. Continue Reading...
LG U400 History
4 Dec 2006 in Reviews
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3G phones open up the world of mobile multimedia, enabling you to make video calls, download video clips and music, install games and applications, and access news, sport and interactive services
27 Jun 2006 in Crave
Sneak peek: LG U400 music phone
LG is about to launch the LG U400, a music phone with a built-in scroll wheel that lets you scratch like a DJ. Wicked
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