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LG Lotus LX600
Top texting phone for Sprint
- Full QWERTY keyboard
- Sleek and slender design
- Easy-to-use interface
- Good call quality
- Pricier than other texting phones
- Lag noticeable during some functions
- Square shape may not appeal to everyone
- Lack of business-related applications
Most reviewers laud the LG Lotus (LX600) as the best mobile device for texting. Much praise is given for its full QWERTY keyboard, which is regarded as one of the best on any messaging phone. Its 2.4-inch, 262,000-color display is also touted for its vibrancy. Sprint's One Click user interface is easy to use, and it allows direct access to Google search, YouTube videos and Sprint TV. Advanced features include stereo Bluetooth, a web browser, instant-message capabilities and email support. A 2-megapixel camera and music player add functionality to the LG Lotus beyond its primary use as a texting device. The music player is pretty basic, and a microSD card slot gives you up to 8 GB of storage. Image quality on the camera is "clear and sharp" according to CNET, and the camera has a number of settings that you can tweak. Its price point docks it a few points, however, as most critics concur that there are cheaper messaging phones out there such as the Samsung Rant and Verizon Blitz that perform almost as well as the Lotus. Pricing for cell phones changes constantly though, and the Lotus has come down in price since its launch.
Experts can't seem to agree on the LG Lotus's unique design. At 3.3 inches by 2.4 inches by 0.7 inches, the Lotus' square clamshell body is the phone's most polarizing feature. Some reviewers find its appearance to be hip, while others feel that LG has strayed a little too far from conventional mobile phone design. User reviews show that owners are also split on the Lotus' design. The flashy purple color option helps to fuel this critique, but the Lotus is also available in an understated satin black. Talk time and call quality are generally regarded as good, with no major issues identified in reviews. Critics agree that the LG Lotus should serve the most demanding texters well, while those looking for a more business-oriented offering, both in design and usability, should probably look elsewhere. The LG Rumor is another solid option for Sprint, and PCMag.com's Jamie Lendino suggests stepping up to the Palm Centro or BlackBerry Curve for more robust options, because Sprint has reasonably priced data plans.
A number of informative reviews exist for the LG Lotus. Among those that give the Lotus a numerical rating, CNET provides the most thorough report on its features based on in-house testing. InfoSync, PC World, PC Magazine and About.com also critique and rate the Lotus so it's easy to compare it with other mobile phones. MobileTechReview.com compares certain aspects of the LG Lotus to competitors such as the Samsung Rant and the Verizon Blitz. An editorial review at Phone Scoop is extremely detailed, but its conclusion is vague. In addition to this, a number of owners have posted their own reviews on Phone Scoop.
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Our Sources
1. CNET
Nicole Lee of CNET thoroughly covers the LG Lotus in this detailed report and bills it as "one of the top messaging phones from Sprint." While she likes the full QWERTY keyboard and good call quality, Lee notes that the Lotus can be sluggish when entering text and switching between applications.
Review: LG Lotus -- Purple (Sprint), Nicole Lee, Oct. 27, 2008
Mobile Tech Review provides a clear write-up of the LG Lotus that praises it for good call quality, messaging capabilities and multimedia functionality. Price is its only downfall, where three other devices (Samsung's Rant and Propel, Verizon's Blitz) are noted as selling for less.
Review: LG Lotus, Tong Zhang, Nov. 5, 2008
Philip Berne of InfoSync gushes over the LG Lotus in this concise review. Likes include its unique form factor along with Sprint's One Click user interface. He notes that the phone is not without its downfalls -- citing suspect call quality and a poor camera.
Review: LG Lotus review (Sprint), Philip Berne, Oct. 24, 2008
4. PC World
Although not as detailed as some other sources, PC World's review of the LG Lotus stands out for its unusual take on the phone. Ginny Miles agrees with other reviewers about the Lotus's easy-to-use interface and high price point, but is disappointed in what most consider to be the device's primary selling point: its keyboard.
Review: LG Lotus, Ginny Miles, Oct. 24, 2008
5. PCMag.com
PCMag.com's review of the LG Lotus is a relatively short one, but features are explained in detail. Jamie Lendino doesn't seem to like the Lotus's polarizing shape, yet remarks that "messaging fans will find plenty to like here."
Review: LG Lotus (Sprint), Jamie Lendino, Nov. 24, 2008
6. About.com
The layout of About.com's review of the LG Lotus is slightly different than other sources we have found -- consisting of multiple pros and cons lists for a number of categories. Pros include messaging functionality and form factor, while a lack of business applications finds itself on the con list. (Note: ConsumerSearch is owned by About.com, but the two don't share an editorial affiliation.)
Review: LG Lotus: Hip to Be Square, Liane Cassavoy
Phone Scoop contains the largest collection of user-submitted cell phone reviews online. Most user reviews for the LG Lotus here are surprisingly thorough. A vast majority of the write-ups are positive, giving the Lotus an average score of 4.23 out of a possible five.
Review: LG Lotus
In this expansive report, Phone Scoop pores over every detail of the LG Lotus' functionality -- although it is not comparative at all. Editor Eric Zeman calls the Lotus a "solid messaging device" but is not sold on its unique square shape.
Review: Review: LG Lotus, Eric M. Zeman, Oct. 31, 2008
