">Are smartphones way too smart for you but still looking for a QWERTY keyboard because of its convenience? Then the LG Rumor may just be the cellphone you’re looking for. It is a handset built with a hidden slide-out structure and a full QWERTY keyboard. It also comes with a megapixel camera, music player, and Navigation support. The LG Rumor offers the convenience of making text and emails with its QWERTY keyboard. Keeping in contact with your friends is easy with support for social networking sites like MySpace and Facebook.

The LG Rumor comes in a candy-bar design but a bit stubby. It comes in three different colors: Black, White, and Green. It weighs about 4 ounces and it feels a little bulky on the pocket. However, behind the bulk and the weight is the slide out full QWERTY keyboard. Sliding the phone to its side reveals a full QWERTY keyboard and phone display automatically adjusts to its landscape mode. The slider has a sturdy feel to it clicks into place when opened. The overall effect is simply attractive. It has nice curved edges and clean lines.

The Rumor's display measures 2 inches with 176x220 for pixel resolution. Image quality and videos displayed were subpar and LG could have made the phone better with improving its display. Phone display options include backlight timing, brightness with contrast settings and font size toggling. The volume rocker and camera control is located at the phones left. Headset jack and microSD slot is conveniently located at the right and camera sits at the back panel.

Navigation control includes two soft keys, middle confirmation keys and five-way toggle. Quick access for applications could be done through a five-way navigation key. Shortcuts could be provided for frequently used applications such as messaging, music player, My Content Folder and calendar. Other controls such as speakerphone key, Back key, Talk and Power key are located at the right of the Navigation toggle. The LG Rumor’s keypad is a huge improvement from the earlier F9200 model. Key layout is well spaced and raised. Keys are larger and easy to tap even for those with more than average sized fingers. For heavy messaging the QWERTY keyboard makes quick work for sending messages.

Phonebook capacity stores 500 contacts. Contact details for each includes five phone numbers, email address, Web Address and memo. Phonebook options include grouping contacts, providing photo for caller ID and assigning polyphonic ringtones. Basic features include MMS and SMS messaging, calculator, alarm clock, notepad, calculator, stop watch and voice recorder.

Advance features of the LG Rumor include wireless Web Browsing, email support and instant messaging applications for AOL, Windows Live and Yahoo. Access to social networking sites like Facebook, LiveJournal, Xanga and Vox is so provided. Phone supports GPS navigation but overall surfing experience is below average because of huge loading times.

Multimedia features and applications are basic. The LG Rumor displays the usual lackluster interface. Layout is simple and music tracks are easily controlled for shuffling or repeated listening. Access and transfer of your favorite music tracks are through the microSD card.

The LG Rumor’s shooter comes at 1.3 megapixels. Options for image capture include three picture resolutions, three quality settings and four color tones. The Rumor’s camera has a self-timer and shutter sound controls. Camera’s limited capacity is evident in its low quality images. Photos were dull and out of focus. The shooter also acts as a camcorder and toggling video capture is similar to image setting controls. Video however also suffers from the camera’s low resolution.

Customizing and personalization could be done with wallpapers, screen savers and ringtones. A wide variety of games is available for download to add to its entertainment features.

Before purchasing the LG Rumor it is important to check if your local provider supports it. The LG Rumor is a dual band phone and does not work will all mobile providers. Call quality was good and voices at the other end were clear and crisp. Occasional static and noises were heard but did not affect overall call experience. Battery life was rated at 4 hours and test showed similar results.

The LG rumor is an inexpensive phone with solid features. It is a good messaging phone with its QWERTY keyboard making quick work for heavy texting or messaging needs. It does however suffer from huge download times which affects web browsing and could prove to be disappointment for heavy online users. But overall the phone does a good job for messaging and texting and could prove to be popular for phones in this market.

UPC	1
Brand	LG
Model	LG KE770 Shine
Battery Type	Li - Ion
Battery Capacity	800 mAh
Battery Talk Time	2.50 hours
Standby Time	200 hours
GSM Bands	900/1800/1900
CDMA Bands	N/A
Operating System	N/A
OS Version	N/A
Processor	N/A
Memory	N/A
Unveiled on	12 Feb 2007
Display Type	Color
Display Technology	TFT
Display Size	176 x 220 pixels
Display Colors	262 144
Display Physical Size	N/A
Display Features	N/A
Additional Display Type	N/A
Additional Display Size	N/A
Additional Display Colors	N/A
Additional Display Physical Size	N/A
Multiple SIM Cards Support	N/A
Design Form Factor	Candybar
Design of Antenna	Internal
Dimensions	4.13 x 1.81 x 0.38 (104,48 x 45,77 x 9,85 mm)
Weight	3.17 oz (89,55 g)
Global Roaming System	Yes
Accelerometer	N/A
GPS	N/A
TTY TDD Enabled	N/A
Camera and Video Camera Type	Built-in - Immobile
Camera and Video Camera Resolution	2.0 megapixels
Camera and Video Camera Video Capture	Yes
Camera and Video Camera Flash	Yes
Camera and Video Camera Features	N/A
Camera and Video Camera More	Digital zoom
Camera and Video Video Playback Protocols	MPEG4, 3GP
Camera and Video Video Playback Features	N/A
Connectivity Data More	GPRS/EDGE
Data Max Speed	N/A
Internet Browsing Protocols	WAP 2.0
Internet Browsing Features	N/A
Infrared Port	N/A
Bluetooth Version	1.2
Bluetooth Profiles	Headset (HSP)/Handsfree (HFP)/Dial-up networking (DUN)/File Transfer (FTP)/Object Push (OPP)/Generic Access (GAP)/Serial Port (SPP)/Service Discovery Application (SDAP)/Basic Printing (BPP)/Generic Audio/Video Distribution (GAVDP)/Advanced Audio Distribution (A2DP)/Audio/Visual Remote Control Profile (AVRCP)
Bluetooth Features	N/A
Wireless LAN Type	N/A
USB Type	N/A
USB Version	N/A
Proprietory	Yes
SyncML	N/A
Computer Synchronization	N/A
HeadSet Jack 2 5mm	N/A
Head Jack 3 5mm	N/A
TV Out	N/A
External Antenna	N/A
Pop Port	N/A
Full Keyboard	N/A
Touch Screen	N/A
Side Keys Left	N/A
Side Keys Right	Volume keys
Predictive Text Input Support	N/A
Predictive Text Input Type	T9
Memory Expansion Slot Type	microSD
Memory Built in	48 MB
Message Text Send Receive	Yes
Message EMS	Yes
Message MMS	Yes
Message Instant Messaging More	N/A
Message Instant Messaging Services	N/A
Message E mail Protocols	IMAP/POP3/SMTP
Message E mail Features	N/A
Music AND Audio Music Player Protocols	MP3
Music AND Audio Music Player Features	N/A
Music AND Audio Radio	N/A
Music AND Audio FM Transmitter	N/A
Voice Dialing	N/A
Voice Commands	N/A
Voice Recording	Yes
Voice Speaker	N/A
Voice VoIP	N/A
Regulatory Approval SAR Head	N/A
Regulatory Approval SAR Body	N/A
Regulatory Approval SAR Measured in	N/A
Polyphonic Rings Voices	40
Notifications Polyphonic Rings Features	MP3 ringtones
Vibration Alert	Yes
Alarm	Yes
Calendar	Yes
Calculator	Yes
TO DO	N/A
Stopwatch	Yes
Flashlight	N/A
Organizer Other	World Clock, Converter
Document Viewer Support	N/A
Document Viewer Supported formats	N/A
Book Features	Caller groups supported
Book Capacity	1000
Book Multiple Numbers Per Contact	Yes
Book Picture ID	Yes
Book Ring ID	Yes
Personalization Faceplates	N/A
Personalization Profiles	Yes
Games	Yes
JAVA Profile	N/A
JAVA Configuration	N/A
Wireless LAN Support	N/A
Messaging E mail More	N/A
Software JAVA Support	Yes
Connectivity Internet Browsing Support	N/A
Connectivity Bluetooth Support	N/A
Connectivity USB More	Yes
Battery Talk time 3G	N/A
Battery Stand by time 3G	N/A
Battery Video call time	N/A
Battery Music playback	N/A
Battery Video playback	N/A
Battery Gaming	N/A
Battery GPS usage	N/A

The LG RUMOR is a simple phone targeted to the heavy-texting crowd. In addition to its full QWERTY slide keyboard, the LG Rumor sports a 1.3-megapixel camera/camcorder with a 2x digital zoom, Bluetooth and an MP3 player. Preloaded with Sprint Navigation, the LG Rumor also provides full-feature GPS navigation including voice and on screen turn-by-turn driving directions and more than 10 million business listings. May require up to a $36 activation fee/line, credit approval & deposit. Up to $200 early termination fee/line applies. Phone Offer: Offer ends 07/31/09. While supplies last. Taxes excluded. No cash back. Requires activation at the time of purchase. Mail-in Rebate: Requires purchase by 07/31/09 & activation by 08/04/09.Line must be active 30 consecutive days. Allow 10 to 14 weeks for rebate. Other Terms: Coverage not available everywhere. The 3G Sprint Mobile Broadband reaches over 249 million people. Offers not available in all markets/retail locations or for all phones/networks. Pricing, offer terms, fees & features may vary for existing customers not eligible for upgrade. Other restrictions apply. See store or Sprint.com for details. ©2009 Sprint. Sprint and the logo are trademarks of Sprint.