LG Rumor Hands-On
Posted on Oct 24, 07 10:51 AM PDT
We got to play with the LG Rumor and it is what we expected: a simple and cheap ($80) messaging device with a full QWERTY keyboard. It is light and feels rather good in the hand. The keyboard is pretty good, and will get the job done. The user interface is very plain, and look like many other entry-level phones, but it is good enough to place calls and send messages quickly. It is "rumored" to be available at Sprint in November.
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By veronica , 08/07/08 7:22 PM (CommentID #769894)
how do u add music to the phone?
By Eva , 07/07/08 5:27 PM (CommentID #768093)
i no i love the LG Rumor, but i don't have it, thats the thing. Trying to get my mom to buy it for me. Don't know which one to get white and silver or black and blue
By Aubree , 07/07/08 8:17 AM (CommentID #767322)
I don't think the rumor is that bad. I just got the green rumor and I LOVE it I can't keep my hands off it. So if you get any cellphone from sprint you should get the rumor.
By Tay , 07/07/08 7:34 AM (CommentID #767284)
The rumor screen is way bigger than the enV
By blahblah , 06/07/08 10:27 PM (CommentID #766692)
if it freezes and wont turn off take the battery out.
By Hallie , 06/07/08 9:45 PM (CommentID #766655)
I would recommend the enV by LG over this one.. ive had it for 3 months and still havent had a problem with it at all!!! ive dropped it numerous times and as far as scratching on the screen, u can always put a screen cover on it (like ones for a PDA or something)
the enV has a bigger screen and the only difference in the keyboard is that the rumur slides while the enV flips..
By Kara , 06/07/08 5:42 PM (CommentID #766395)
hey does anyone no how to use songs from media file n then set them as a ringtone?
By maggie , 06/07/08 4:44 PM (CommentID #766334)
my fone is sorta good and sorta bad. i luv the texting key board until i found out it was 20 sents per text. i ended up with a 200$ bill the next month. and guess wat my fone is frozen rite now! (yup,im writing a reviw and my my fon WILL NOT MOVE!) it wont even turn off. imean really let me turn the frekkin fone OFF. i went on the web and it just froze! and my freind has this fone from tmoble and it costed like 10 bucks and it can hold a bizzillion more fotos than me. i have 2 vids in my fone and it says that the memoryz full! so i give it like a 3 out of 10.(ps my phone IS STILL FROZEN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!)
By holy , 05/07/08 4:35 PM (CommentID #764968)
how come aim only costs 5$ and texting costs like 16.95
By I don't understand. , 04/07/08 12:35 AM (CommentID #761962)
Learn how to type, obviously, even with a qwerty keyboard in the phone, you can't act literate. You are spoiled, and shut up. I hope you get it on your highway.
By guess again , 02/07/08 5:23 AM (CommentID #759005)
this goes to reality bites look how bout you buy me all the ish cuz fa one they should say the phne is going to show a goo pic and it dnt so heres a lil reality for you buddy u can go kick rocks cuz i am spoiled and its either my way are the freeway dude
By reality bites... , 01/07/08 12:42 PM (CommentID #757650)
l have some advice, lf you complain of the picture quality, buy a digial camera..
lf you don't like the sound of the stereo by a mp3 player or a radio..
You guys are acting like spoiled brats..like it's a frikken phone,it's doing what it supposed to do!
By is it a rumor , 30/06/08 12:18 PM (CommentID #755647)
im getting thw white LG rumor soon and with all this talk of how bad it is idk if i made the right choise.is the phone that bad? or are you guys just treating it bad? idk but im super excited to get it !!!!!!!!!!!!!!=]=]=]=]
By tabitha , 30/06/08 1:27 AM (CommentID #754798)
the same thing happend to me but when i sent it to lg they sent it back broken cause they said it's cost 'them' toooo much money.
By SAM , 27/06/08 7:01 PM (CommentID #750218)
got this phone in Feb.
first one broke after 31days.
aint thtt just fkkn PEACHY!
so far ive had FOUR! yess im on my fourth
on in FOUR months. ive stopped taking care
of them...theyre really not worthe two shits!
i hate them!
By deb , 27/06/08 12:33 PM (CommentID #749857)
OMG after 2 yrs & a GREAT A900 samsung phone w/no probs @ all (locked up maybe 3 time in 2 years) just ordered the white LG Rumor (wanted green but didn't know if it was actually LIME green) BUT after reading your posting now I'm freakin. I text more now so decided to get this one because I orignally saw a lot of great write ups. Is it REALLY that bad - I never get insurance - never had to w/my phones & now (well I think I have 30 days to check it out (sure!). Do you think I made a big fat mistake????
By BiAnCa , 26/06/08 10:15 PM (CommentID #748691)
i hate this phone with a passion. its the second one so far in three months that i had to get and now its all messed up AGAINNNN......shutting off and on randomly and now it wont even turn on aanymore. i dont even want the same phone anymore...im so glad i got insurance to get a new phone tomorrow!!!!
By meagan , 26/06/08 4:13 PM (CommentID #748124)
what program did you use to make your own ring tones through itunes?!
By ape , 26/06/08 3:09 PM (CommentID #747992)
i just got the green one it completely rocks i love it it is so simple to use it doesnt shut itself off like everyone says i would recomend this phone to every one in america it is the second phone i have had and it is my favorite i love my green lg rumor
By Morgan , 26/06/08 11:56 AM (CommentID #747663)
I bought my phone back in January 08 and I love it! I found a program online to will let me pick music from iTunes, text to my phone and set as my ringers. It's nice b/c you can pick what part of the song you want and it let's you fade the sone in and out (so ring starts off low and then get higher). I bought the white one and right after i did, the green one came out. I tried to get the green one, but they didn't have any at the Sprint store i was at. I text ALL THE TIME, so this phone is prefect for me.
By an other LG Rumor owner , 26/06/08 10:27 AM (CommentID #747498)
well in my opinion this phone doesnt realy work,it's ganna B my third phone N i always have the problem with the screan,it always goes blank on me...i try 2 turn it off N well then leave it like that 4 like 10-20 minutes,then turn it back on N the screan is still white...i have gone 2 5 repair centers 4 my phone N they reorder 1 for me,but they still go blank on me...i just got a new 1 like not even a week ago N well it is already cheap,if i want 2 text N not make my screan go white i have 2 keep it open i cant just have it close w/out it going blank...so i hope with my new phone it will last more that a week,but i realy dont think this phone is good N i also dont think the new 1 coming up is ganna B any better...that is all i have 2 say N u make the choice if u want 2 buy it or not
By Devane , 20/06/08 11:12 PM (CommentID #737741)
They have a blue one out, but its a best buy exclusive. I'm getting it [:
By owner , 20/06/08 7:59 AM (CommentID #736432)
Ok so i have had this phone since March. I hate it!! Its always randomly restarting itself, the web is slow, the camera quality sucks and it doesnt have flash, after uve been texting for a while the buttons start peeling, the keys randomly flash, ill b on the phone and if i get a txt when i go to clear that of the screen it goes back to my background and will not display who im talking to etc. and tehn i cant end the call, it shuts off in teh middle of calls and then will not pick up a signal for hours when i clearly have had a signal there before. I wouldnt recomend this phone to anyone!! This is my second LG phone and ive had problems with both!!
By RUMOR-OWNER , 17/06/08 8:00 AM (CommentID #730696)
Micro SD card and USB Cable. Cards can be found anywhere. I've only had luck finding the proprietary USB cable online or in software kits at BestBuy/Circuit City. Good luck.
By RUMOR-OWNER , 17/06/08 7:49 AM (CommentID #730680)
You Can't. The ringtone software suites you buy at stores don't even support the LX260. Just sucks to have a Rumor.
By MrsJ , 15/06/08 5:00 AM (CommentID #726697)
I have had this phone since January. Overall, I like the phone. It's great for quick texting, which is why I mainly use it. I have an issue where it will freeze up and shut itself off every now and again. I contacted Sprint and they said it was an issue with the phone that LG is working on. I hope they get it fixed soon! The camera is not that good. My 2+ year phone I had before this was a better quality camera.
By Shea , 14/06/08 12:29 PM (CommentID #725429)
I have had my LG rumor since christmas 2007 and i absolutley adore it. It has it's flaws, like restarting itself, but hey! what phone doesnt? i would definitley recommend this phone to whoever wants a great phone thats girly and cute =] <3
By Jenn , 13/06/08 4:22 AM (CommentID #723452)
So I just got this phone the other day from SPRINT and I have to say that I love it so far. The main reason I have a phone is to text, and the keypad makes it easy (although at first, it was hard to get used to). But overall I love my green LG rumor!! ;) I recommend it to ppl who text a lot!
By tyrell barker , 11/06/08 1:30 PM (CommentID #721958)
not only mine but a few of my friends lg rumor whont charge now! i can plug it in and nothing. i called about it and they sed they cant fix it "/
what do i do?
By sprint sucks...BUT , 08/06/08 1:44 PM (CommentID #717290)
be presistent with them, finally recieved the introductory rate on the Rumor of $50 bucks after rebate, only a year into my present contract... if you call and annoy them enough, they will eventually give in. Just keep reminding them of how loyal you have been to Sprint, and if neccasary speak to a supervisor, Sprint knows you have them by the balls because their losing customers like crazy! Good luck
By dude , 08/06/08 7:38 AM (CommentID #716754)
well sometimes when you get a new phone the camera gets better....when i first got my phone the camera sucked but after awhile it got better.
By lover123 , 07/06/08 4:59 PM (CommentID #716227)
ive had this phone for a while and i love it!
im also a person whos always texting. my phone shuts down sometimes but usually its just when i drop it on high levels
By Anonymous , 07/06/08 1:39 PM (CommentID #716087)
i got the green one. I had it for about a month and suddenly the screen just blurred out. It's an awesome phone, but it has it's defects....you can't expect perfection though. Thank goodness i have insurance on it. I'm getting a new one, for no cost this Thursday. However...I'm gettng the same old scratched up battery from the old phone. It sucks, but i really love my green rumor... when it works properly lol
By cj , 07/06/08 10:09 AM (CommentID #715883)
how do i set the music from my computer as my ringtone
By cj , 07/06/08 10:09 AM (CommentID #715882)
how do i set the music from my computer as my ringtone
By sprint rumor , 05/06/08 8:27 PM (CommentID #713691)
does anyone know how to make media from an sd card into a ringtone for this phone?
By Charles , 05/06/08 9:34 AM (CommentID #712956)
Yes it is totally worth it. It is a great fone. I have had mine for about 5 months and it is a great fone.
By dancexox , 03/06/08 4:45 PM (CommentID #710913)
hey im getting this phone in a few days and im a person that texts 24/7 .. for the people that have one are they worth it? my friend has one and i absoulty love it. I have a nextel phone and it turns off just like you are saying yours does, it just freezes but it fine after turning back on. another question is do you have to add aim to ur plan or is it free? and what color should i get the green or the white?
By terrie , 01/06/08 2:18 PM (CommentID #708401)
i would not suggest this phone 2 anyone it is horrible my screen is completely blank and i cant see anything and i have only had it for 2 months and sprint is not helping i have insurance and they still want me 2 pay for it its ridiculous actually i wouldnt suggest sprint 2 anyone!
By Cora , 31/05/08 10:56 AM (CommentID #707042)
When will the newer version come out sir?
By Therumorisretartedonthesprintplanbecauseofitsdeals , 30/05/08 2:52 PM (CommentID #705531)
this phone is stupid because getting it on the plan is not flexable at all... its 200 without agreement
By kayla. , 26/05/08 9:15 PM (CommentID #699384)
if u have a mirco sd memory card how do u get music
By wanting a ringtone , 26/05/08 2:25 PM (CommentID #698819)
has anyone figured out how to make media from an sd card into a ringtone for this phone?
By Ally , 26/05/08 8:45 AM (CommentID #698313)
I've had this phone since late December 2007, it's now almost June. Unlike many other users, I've had basically no trouble with this phone. Although it does restart itself occasionally, it doesn't bother me because it almost never happens. And when it does, it's no biggie. The QWERTY keyboard is flawless! Aside from the fact that it sometimes makes a creaking noise when typing. I've tried out other QWERTY keyboard phones (sidekick ID, LX, Blackberry) but have always come back to the LG Rumor. I've had no major trouble whatsoever with this phone and I highly reccomend it as a first or second phone.
By Anonymous , 25/05/08 2:39 PM (CommentID #696796)
yep, but i recommend facebook.
By Help Me , 25/05/08 10:50 AM (CommentID #696412)
I got the 1g memory card for my rumor, and im wondering how i get full songs on it, not just the ring tone (ive already figured out how to do the ring tone) But I want a full song...
By aimes , 24/05/08 2:16 PM (CommentID #694989)
whats terrible about the media player. I was going to get one today and decided to look at reviews online
By TheScoop , 21/05/08 9:24 PM (CommentID #689675)
No, it's free. But every messsage you recieve or send counts as a text message, which is 15 cents unless you have a plan.
By Firezone69 , 21/05/08 6:14 AM (CommentID #688642)
This phone is a piece of @$%#. Reason the slide turns the phone on too early, making several long distance calls without wanting to. The design flaw is that you cannot properly lock the keyboard, the slider should turn the phone on only in full open position.
By Brianna , 18/05/08 8:55 AM (CommentID #683755)
to get real faces u hav to go to mode and den scroll down and it shuld say emoticon
By rumor , 17/05/08 7:07 PM (CommentID #683250)
this seems like a good phone im getting this phone next friday which is 5 more days and im sooooooo excited i think im prob going to get the white fphone although i do really like the green color but i know someone that has this one. but i cant wait to get it!!!!! WHOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!! (:
ummmmmmm and could u stop complaining about the smileys dont look like woow thats the best u could do for giving ppl advise about getting the phonee.. hahaa I LOOOOOOOOOOOOVE THIS PHONE<333333
By Guy , 17/05/08 1:48 PM (CommentID #683038)
Yes im positive it has T9 because my friend has this phone... im gonna get it too :P
By michelle , 15/05/08 6:38 PM (CommentID #679750)
does it come with T9 TEXTING ?
By Alice , 14/05/08 4:57 PM (CommentID #677186)
Do you have to pay to use Windows Live Messenger?
Please explain the process to me. Thanks
By Hukoro , 13/05/08 7:26 AM (CommentID #674966)
I've had this phone for a little over a week now and so far I think it is awesome. The texting is simple and easy, it plays mp3s, can instant message, and can play downloaded apps. Now the bad part, the phone will randomly restart itself, the battery life is very short, the camera quality sucks and you can't send pictures without subscribing to picture mail.
By Anonymous , 12/05/08 10:16 PM (CommentID #674466)
when downloading music to the lg rumor phone from the computer the phone turns off and dont record the whole song
By coyote , 11/05/08 10:00 AM (CommentID #671242)
if u like to text get this phone the keyboard is great and i have had it for about a month and i havent had and problems with it but i would recomend and special case that snaps on the back and front and still alows it to slide u can find it on the sprint site
By C , 09/05/08 9:11 PM (CommentID #669576)
you can only transfer music in .mp3 format
By Trav , 09/05/08 7:41 PM (CommentID #669536)
the features on the
muziq and rumor are exactly alike.
i have a Rumor and my mom has a muziq. both are terribly slow; best advice...-DON'T BUY ANY LG...they are terrible phones i've been through 3 different ones(different models n such) they're just a lazy phone manufacturing company!!!
By Tay , 09/05/08 5:26 PM (CommentID #669434)
How do you make the mp3 a ringer???
I have them as media... but cant seem to do it?
By Tana , 09/05/08 10:14 AM (CommentID #669050)
I got the Lg rumor for christmas and i hate it!! it was alright at first but then after a while the screen strarted gettin lines acrossed it and it turned white so i paid to get it check and they replaced it so i thought the new one would be fine but now my new ones begining to do it... so i WOULDN'T recomemend gettin it!!
By Rayez67 , 08/05/08 1:42 PM (CommentID #668081)
this phone sucks. sometimes the ring tones don't play because of a glitch, and it displays a message that says cannot play media, then the phone does a power cycle in which it restarts. The camcorder feature doesn't work sometimes because the phone also does a power cycle where it turns off and on again. when you flip the phone open sometimes after the screen stops displaying, you flip it open, and the phone is supposed to light up and show the scree, but it doesn't. You have to press a button to display the screen. I DO NOT RECOMMEND THIS PHONE TO ANYBODY. IT HAS TOO MANY GLITCHES, AND LG SHOULD'VE NEVER BEEN ABLE TO REALEASE IT UNTIL THEY FIXED THEM.
By Olivia , 06/05/08 7:31 PM (CommentID #666184)
I have this phone, the smileys don't show up as images, they show like :) or :-)! why doesn't it show up like actual faces?
By Chris , 06/05/08 2:19 AM (CommentID #665158)
Got this phone for Christmas and have replaced it 4 times (it is now MAY 2).. Drop it once and chances are it is history. My first 3 the screen (flashing white) would not work after dropping it one time the 4th phone the screen went completely white, and the phone would turn itself off and on at will (ran the battery down). Although the phone still worked, I was able to make calls, the main reason I purchased the phone was to text and that was impossible. When the phone functioned as designed I loved it, was really sad when it broke. I have no other choice but to switch to a different brand phone until LG RUMOR resolves all of it's issues. I will try it again once LG gets it issues resolved.
By Molly , 04/05/08 1:02 PM (CommentID #663397)
I've had this phone for a little over 3 weeks. It was great and i never put it down. For the past few days though, it has gone crazy! I slide it open to the keyboard and the colors change, it blinks, and it cuts of the menu. When I close it so that it is in regular mode it stays the same. It does come back to normal every once in a while but I don't know whats going on. It's not the battery because I switched it with someone elses and it still had problems while hers was fine. I do love this phone a lot I just don't know what's happening :-/
By Brian , 03/05/08 8:13 AM (CommentID #662186)
The phone is a decent phone. However it lags a little in certain areas. Also I see no way how to make playlists within the phones music, therefore it is like 100 songs all out there. The music player itself is overrated. It says you can shuffle or repeat but it doesn't go through. You must be on music player to listen, you cannot shift between programs.
However, texting is amazing.The QWERTY keyboard is great and even if there are areas with no service you can still amazingly get out text messages.
The internet is not as slow as they say. It lags a little sometimes but it moves at almost Sprint Power Vision speed if not that.
The GOOD:
Amazing text messaging capabilities
Better bars (service wise)
Email goes directly to the phone
Larger Screen
QWERTY keypad
The BAD:
Terrible music player
Lags with certain areas on the phone
Camera is terrible - like all other Sprint phones
Screen is a little grainy too
All in all, I would stay with it. It's nice and sleek other what they say. Try to get it with an upgrade though, I do not believe it it worth the full $280
By Brian , 03/05/08 8:13 AM (CommentID #662185)
The phone is a decent phone. However it lags a little in certain areas. Also I see no way how to make playlists within the phones music, therefore it is like 100 songs all out there. The music player itself is overrated. It says you can shuffle or repeat but it doesn't go through. You must be on music player to listen, you cannot shift between programs.
However, texting is amazing.The QWERTY keyboard is great and even if there are areas with no service you can still amazingly get out text messages.
The internet is not as slow as they say. It lags a little sometimes but it moves at almost Sprint Power Vision speed if not that.
The GOOD:
Amazing text messaging capabilities
Better bars (service wise)
Email goes directly to the phone
Larger Screen
QWERTY keypad
The BAD:
Terrible music player
Lags with certain areas on the phone
Camera is terrible - like all other Sprint phones
Screen is a little grainy too
All in all, I would stay with it. It's nice and sleek other what they say. Try to get it with an upgrade though, I do not believe it it worth the full $280
By ty , 27/04/08 10:05 AM (CommentID #654602)
The lg rumor is the best sprint phone there is! Well the lg musiq is the same but it is an awesome phone. I just got the green one and it is amazing. I used to have an enV and it Sucked! it was so cheap. My first phone was the chocolate! THIS PHONE STINKS! NEVER GET IT! But anyway I would recomend this phone to any teenager! Great for texting. Oh and just to let all you buyers know, if you buy the phone without the plan it is about 300$ so I would buy it with the plan! THE COLORS IT COMES IN ARE GREEN, BLACK, AND WHITE. If you are with alltel the lg scoop is the same exact thing! Good Luck to all you buyers! This phone is da thing! lol! GO LG RUMOR!! Here is a review on the env and the chocolate.....
Env
BAD
cHOCLATE
WORSE!
LOL BYE EVERYONE! Please buy this phone!
By ty , 27/04/08 10:05 AM (CommentID #654600)
The lg rumor is the best sprint phone there is! Well the lg musiq is the same but it is an awesome phone. I just got the green one and it is amazing. I used to have an enV and it Sucked! it was so cheap. My first phone was the chocolate! THIS PHONE STINKS! NEVER GET IT! But anyway I would recomend this phone to any teenager! Great for texting. Oh and just to let all you buyers know, if you buy the phone without the plan it is about 300$ so I would buy it with the plan! THE COLORS IT COMES IN ARE GREEN, BLACK, AND WHITE. If you are with alltel the lg scoop is the same exact thing! Good Luck to all you buyers! This phone is da thing! lol! GO LG RUMOR!! Here is a review on the env and the chocolate.....
Env
BAD
cHOCLATE
WORSE!
LOL BYE EVERYONE! Please buy this phone!
By Anonymous , 23/04/08 8:17 PM (CommentID #648972)
im gonna get this phone soon its either this phone or a lg musiq which one would be a better phone to get. after i looked at this im doubting this phone.
By Natalie , 20/04/08 8:46 PM (CommentID #643010)
I got my Rumor in December. and now everytime I slide it open the screen goes white or gets distorted. I would not recommend buying this phone
By [: , 20/04/08 5:41 PM (CommentID #642762)
I have the Rumor right now. I have the white one. It's a very nice phone, I love it! Although, I recommend the green one. I just think that the color is nicer. But anyways..
This is definitely not a cheap phone. I got mine stolen! But, someone returned it. And you should definitely get insurance. I don't have insurance, but if you do, and then your phone gets lost/taken/broken..You can get a new one.
I love this phone.
Although the pictures aren't that nice, and you can only take 10 second videos, the full keyboard is wonderful for texting, e-mailing, and IMing people, because I'm on a computer 24/7!
It's really neat, also, how you can record songs, or people talking, or sounds, and then set them as your ringtone!
And you can also send picture messages.
This phone to me is an all-around wonderful phone.
We all have our opinions, but this is my opinion, and I hope that you buy the Rumor too.
By Ryan , 19/04/08 1:09 AM (CommentID #639894)
You either hate this phone or love it. I happen to love but there are a few minor drawbacks though.
Such as not being able to text and listen to music at the same time. (Switching from the media player to messaging gets annoying), and no Sprint Vision. Other than that great phone for the price.
By Ashley , 16/04/08 7:02 PM (CommentID #635973)
Around what time this year is the power vision compatible rumor supposed to come around?
By catatwood , 15/04/08 10:46 AM (CommentID #633735)
the phone DOES turn itself off. bought mine in dec. 07 and since then, more and more often it turns itself off while in standby mode. it turns itself off approximately 2-3 times per day now. with no insurance on the phone (completely my fault), sprint is no help. lg is no help. great phone, especially for texting, as long as you don't get a defective phone like mine where you have to turn it back on a few times a day.
By breelovegreen , 11/04/08 1:54 PM (CommentID #625351)
i love this phone its the best i have had and plus its my fav color its green and i love how u can set voice memo as ur ring tone i love love love this phone
By CMT , 08/04/08 6:36 PM (CommentID #618540)
I went thru 3 rumors in one month... Jan 2008... I just refuse to let it go though... Will some one please tell me how to get the darn music to play... PLEASE...
By LC , 08/04/08 4:12 PM (CommentID #618271)
Hey, I just got the rumor about a couple weeks ago, & I LOVE IT! Texting is really easy, & I love how I can set videos as my ring tone. BUT HERE'S SOME ADVICE..
My best friend just got the rumor as well, & she loved it but had to get it replaced. She put hers on the sink in her bathroom & then took a shower. The screen got completely fogged & there were a bunch of colors in her screen, just by keeping it in the same room. The Sprint people said the rumor was very sensitive to any kind of moisture, so I suggest to NOT do that.
Also, It is very fragile..Dropping it once or twice can severely scratch the screen..I haven't done it yet my other friend has.
+ The green one's really cute & If you were gonna get any color get that one. It's also really small & fits right in your hand. I love the rumor!:)
By phone mom , 07/04/08 9:34 AM (CommentID #615829)
both my teenagers got rumors for christmas and both have had to be replaced with Sprint. There was a lot of haggling but LG was worthless to help. phones shut off and wouldn't change orientation. besides the problem the kids like the music card and keyboard. buyer beware!
By goofster32 , 06/04/08 6:57 PM (CommentID #614707)
How can I use my mp3 as a ringtone??? i already have the music on the sd card?
By 1337 , 06/04/08 2:45 PM (CommentID #614402)
i havent had any of the problems with mine yet. i've had mine for two months. i just tried to turn it off while the key guard was on because someone said it turns off..haha BS!!! it didnt! sorry for the bad luck guys! :(
*knocks on wood lol
By Leilacavey , 05/04/08 9:10 PM (CommentID #613144)
Should i get the LG rumor or keep the HTC touch? I GOTTA KEEP it for 3 years! WHICH PHONE WOULD NOT BRAKE? I'm now thinking secondly abotu the rumor after hearing about its problems like turning off
By Kym , 05/04/08 12:32 PM (CommentID #612293)
I've had the RUMOR for six months and believe me when I say it's RAGGEDY! I HATE IT!!!
By Wrestlingfankimi , 02/04/08 5:40 PM (CommentID #606409)
I have had the Rumor for almost a month and i LOVE IT! i like the fact that i can Record songs on Voice memo and use them as ring tones. My only question is i wanna know what exactly i have to buy to put MP3's on Media Player? I really Don't wanna buy things i don't need. If Some one Can please Email me Wrestlingfankimi@yahoo.com and let me know Thanks
By Julia , 02/04/08 2:22 PM (CommentID #606146)
I went looking for the Rumor at a local Spring store when the representative told me that the Rumor was the worst possible phone to get because it breaks easily. I refuse to believe that so i was just wondering if it was true or, you know coming from people that don't make commission over what I decide to purchase.
Thanks!!!
-Julia
By Paul , 02/04/08 9:27 AM (CommentID #605738)
This rumor is probably one of the worst phones I've had since my Nextel phone. I used to be on Cingular, I had the Sony Ericsson W810i. Cost me $85. I had full bluetooth capabilities, could connect and send/recieve any file I wanted, I could set any audio file I wanted as a ringtone, .wav .mp3 .mp4 and many others. I also had flash menus, that changed the layout from the typical Grid/list to circular, custom designed layouts and more.
That screen was very clear, bright, and had great color and smooth operation. The user interface was so easy to use, the phone was completely customizable. I would highly recomment ANY sony-ericsson stuff.
By Will , 31/03/08 4:00 PM (CommentID #601568)
Hey, you have to go under security, the password is the last 4 digits of your phone number, and then you will be able to see the menu to change, reset, etc.
By Jj , 30/03/08 7:07 AM (CommentID #599006)
can anybody tell me how the music sounds on the rumor?? like the songs you put on it and such. because my aunt has the katana dlx and it sounds great and i am on the line betrween katana dlx and rumor.,.im not sure what to do
By major , 27/03/08 11:34 AM (CommentID #593078)
music that is on your computer can be syncronized via MS Media Player or other media players. Just drag the desired song to the sync section, then click the sync button. of course you have to have the SD card inserted in the computer. have fun
By MB , 26/03/08 5:37 PM (CommentID #591036)
OK how do I transfer my mini movies from the LG to my computer? I have the Sandisk adapter and a USB adaptor. The pictures transfered easily, however the video files although they transfered, I could not play them using Quick play or Media Player because the file format was not recognizable? How do I correct this problem.
By TAYAY , 26/03/08 11:44 AM (CommentID #590485)
people THIS PHONE IS NOT CHEAP! STOP SAYING IT IS BECAUSE IT IS NOT! IT IS THE BEST PHONE IN THE WORLD AND IT FEELS LIKE THE MOD=ST EXPENSIVE IN THE WORLD! IT IS VERY HIGH TECH AND MUCH BETTER THAN THE CHOCOLATE AND THE ENV. WHEN YOU TALK ABOUT CHEAP LOOK AT THOSE PHONES! HMPH! JESSY IS RIGHT IT IS AWESOME! GET THIS PHONE AND GET IT SELLING BETTER THAN VERIZON AND ATNT! IF MORE PEEPS BUY THIS PHONE SPRINT WILL START TO BE VERY POPULAR AND WILL MAKE MONEY TO BUY NEWER PHONES!
By sprint rulz taytay , 26/03/08 11:40 AM (CommentID #590475)
RUMOR IS THE BST SPRINT PHONE THERE IS! GET IT
By hihi , 26/03/08 11:06 AM (CommentID #590412)
hey peeps! I'm crying ok because my friend said that her phone (the chocolate) is better than the rumor and that the rumor was really cheap! I am so mad! I can't believe she said that! Well anyway... let me give a review!
good things
great keyboard
great QWERTY keyboard
great video
cute
great features
nice feeling to it
bad things
bad camera
gets scratched up easily on the screen
as you can see there really is not much bad things for the lg rumor. Over all this phone recieves a 9/10 score. Bye!..... Oh yea and the rate for the choclate will be.......... 2/10! PERFECT SCORE! lol bye rumor lovers!
By Anonymous , 26/03/08 6:09 AM (CommentID #589628)
you to buy a sd adapter which makes tha smaller one fit into the big one
By Ima Sad RightNow , 25/03/08 11:09 PM (CommentID #588780)
Does the camera really stink. I'm looking into getting a new phone and i am pretty sure i want the green rumor it is just that it doesn't have a flash and that kinda stinks and another con i had was that the keyboard is kinda small. I am still debating whether i should get a different phone or not because right now i have the Sprint A920 and it sucks i recommend that you do NOT get that phone. But you guys i need help what should i get the Rumor or something else i am still thinking of getting the Rumor it is on my list for the maybes . But i am still not sure any advice on other sprint phones out there if not then i will just get the green rumor. On second thought i will get the Rumor for sure i already got accessories from Sanrio. So yeah thanks for the reviews.
By beluga whale , 25/03/08 8:37 PM (CommentID #588497)
there r good things about both:
white-looks cleaner but it can get dirty
black-awesome, doesn't get diry
i suggest u get black.....see ya
By ty gurl , 25/03/08 3:35 PM (CommentID #587803)
can anyone tell me step by step how to put music on my rumor from my laptop by putting my little memory card into the big one
By bomchickawawaw , 25/03/08 8:30 AM (CommentID #586547)
Okay, I have this phone and it like to restart itself and turn off every once in a while, but it's not too annoying. Other than that, the only concern I have with this phone is that one day I turned it on and ALL my contacts were erased and I had NO service at all...almost like I'd never used it before. That made me kind of mad, but they gave me a new phone for free, and I've have it for about 5 months nad I've had no other problems. Texting is made super easy and I'm very fast on the key board. After you take a picture, you can click options and zoom (at the very bottom) if you don't like the pixelated look. I hope I helped!
I rate this product 8.5/1o
♥
By hunter , 24/03/08 4:13 PM (CommentID #584239)
this phone is awsome!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
By taytay , 24/03/08 12:14 PM (CommentID #583688)
RUMOR IS THE BEST PHONE IN THE WHOLE WORLD! BETTER THAN THE ENV AND THE CHOCOLATE! DEFFINATELY BETTER. GEET THE RUMOR!
By taytay , 24/03/08 8:24 AM (CommentID #583184)
hey everyone. just to give you a heads up, i have the lg rumor and it rocks except the camera. DO NOT GET THE CHOCOLATE. THAT PHONE STINKS. say agree if you agree with me and saynot agree if you dont agree with me and think the chocolate is better that the rumor. RUMOR RULZ
By Taytay , 24/03/08 8:18 AM (CommentID #583180)
really! You work at sprint. I have an lg rumor and it is the best phone I have ever had. Do you know if they will come out with a blue? That would be so awesome! Hopefully the camera will be improved! And it is not cheap. Its worth it! Trust me!
By NJ , 24/03/08 7:32 AM (CommentID #583072)
To get a notification on your screen, you have to set an IMAGE for it. Mine splashes the screen with a cool retro 60s pattern each time I get a call or msg.
By nj , 24/03/08 7:28 AM (CommentID #583060)
we got a new phone, twice -- just insist on it from Sprint. I just replaced a Katana DLX I've only had for 3 months, they sent me a return kit and a new phone of my choice, it's all in how you present it. I said I was disappointed and could not get service and had a defective phone -- when you're honest and present your case articulately, you will get action. They also credited me $125 service credits for my inconvenience.
By shannon , 23/03/08 6:40 PM (CommentID #581476)
i have a LG rumor phone and it works perfectly. i have had it since december and havent had any problems with it since. maybe its not the phone its the operations being performed on the phone that are meesing the phone up.
By Anonymous , 21/03/08 2:32 PM (CommentID #575168)
turn on phone and go to TOOLS > USB mode
By Anonymous , 20/03/08 7:34 PM (CommentID #572282)
This phone sucks, we are on the 4th phone now, it only last 1 1/2 month max. sprint says we are the only person with this problem, they even admit that there is no abuse to the phone and they don't know why they break. I think they are full of it, we can not be the only one's with this problem. The phone just take a sh** after a while and sprint will not let us get a different style. we have to buy a new one full price or just keep returning every month or so. sprint needs to pull there heads out and admit it is there problem!
By Howard , 20/03/08 10:07 AM (CommentID #571202)
im getting a new sprint phone next week and i would like to know if this rumor is fast or faster than a sidekick on aimm?
By ashley , 19/03/08 9:17 PM (CommentID #570252)
how do i transfer mp3s from my memory card to my phone.. i just got this phone and am trying to put my mp3s from my old phone to me new one.. it shows that they are there (on the memory card) just no way to transfer them to get them to play... i dont have a blue tooth.. both phones are blue tooth capable but i dont have one.. someone please help!!
By Hate it , 18/03/08 5:35 PM (CommentID #567224)
I have the same problem. I usually have the phone in my pocket and later to find out that it's been turned off. What I found out is that even with key guard on, if you presses down the arrow key and end it will shut off the phone.
By superdan64 , 18/03/08 2:59 PM (CommentID #566829)
ok i jst got this phone about three weeks ago and it is perfect. all of you that are complaining about it you bought the phone way to fast instead of waitng like i did. it has no bugs nothing bad. this is my fist key board phone and it makes texting alot more ez. i love the memory card thing i can put more than 200 songs on my phone,i can take like 7700 pictures. i havent used the bluetooth on it but i am looking forward to using it overall its a fun phone
By ro.k , 17/03/08 8:28 PM (CommentID #564692)
the green rumor was corrected for the memory dump issue that many of the other rumor phones have, i work for sprint and i know that there will also be a newer version of the phone coming out later in the year, the main difference is that the new version will be power vision capable
By how???????? , 16/03/08 12:46 AM (CommentID #560572)
how can u set a ringer from mp3
By Chelsea , 15/03/08 6:08 PM (CommentID #560255)
I have the Rumor and I love it. The camera is crappy but I've discovered that if you go to a picture and press options then zoom, you can look at the picture more clearly. And it blows that it doesn't have flash. This is the second Rumor I have. I used to have the black/blue one but the screen cracked (not the phones fault, mine). My phone also does turn off randomly, but my new one (the white one) hasn't been doing it as often as my last one did. To get music on it, the only way I found out is if you have the memory card that you can put into the bigger one and put it into my lap top and transfer music that way. I love love LOVE my phone and I cant seriously think of any other phone I would like to have.
By becausican808@yahoo.com , 15/03/08 4:06 PM (CommentID #560180)
go to lime wire
By Abcd , 15/03/08 11:54 AM (CommentID #559953)
Actually..if you look at best buy.com, it shows up as a cool shade of green..or you can go to google and type in LG rumor green...=]
By Maggie , 15/03/08 9:28 AM (CommentID #559713)
I have this phone. I would highly not recommend it to any one. mine shuts off at least 4-5 times a day.
By Devdude , 13/03/08 8:07 PM (CommentID #555409)
Hey, I have a memory card for my Rumor also, but you need to get a microSD/TransFlash to SD adaptor. The small memory card that you have now is called a Micro SD.
By drsbestlatino , 13/03/08 12:44 PM (CommentID #554346)
My phone shuts off too! I only had it for 3 months!
By sarah , 12/03/08 11:58 AM (CommentID #552133)
OMG i love this fone i might get it next week. and i know people have been saying it sucks but sprint says they have fixed all the rumors and the problems will stop HOPEFULLY....i dont know what color to get because my friend has the black/blue one and my other friend wants the green one but i like the white && the green i guess im gonna have to wait until i see it in real life. i heard there is a red one it the way....THEY NEED TO MAKE A BLUE ONE!!! it would be selling!
By Cindy , 10/03/08 2:48 PM (CommentID #546694)
Yes, i did have this problem with my daughters phone, your son isn't lying, the phone does indeed shut off, I'm actually glad to hear that someone had this problem. All you have to do is call LG and get the address to send them your phone. My daughter received a reconditioned phone which was good as new.
By Jeff , 08/03/08 1:11 PM (CommentID #543193)
Yes mine does this all the time.....and now the screen wont work.......
By confused , 08/03/08 8:09 AM (CommentID #542885)
where do u get the transfer cable???
By Emily , 06/03/08 12:51 PM (CommentID #538589)
In 4 months i might be able to get this phone so would you say that it is worth the money? Is the phone big and bulky, it it bulky in you jeans pocket?
By Ms. R , 05/03/08 12:05 AM (CommentID #533772)
To have the text messages delete themselves after reaching 100...go to messaging>settings>auto-delete>on.....Done.
By theonlykdj , 04/03/08 11:53 AM (CommentID #532078)
I bought this phone for my son for Christmas. He's complaining that recently it has been shutting off intermittently. I'm calling Sprint tonight. Anyone else having this problem?
By k-cow , 29/02/08 1:34 PM (CommentID #521167)
i LOVE this phone. i can text so fast on it it is so fast. i can not live without this phone.
By liz , 29/02/08 3:49 AM (CommentID #520022)
you cant set a stored mp3 as a ringer.
By Janelle Chamberlain , 28/02/08 4:14 PM (CommentID #518602)
DO NOT BUY THIS PHONE!!!!
in the 2 month period ive had this phone i have ha dto take it back for a new one...the first time i needed a new one the phone completely restarted! it was as if i had just taken it out of the box! all ym contacts and everything were gone... TERRIBLE!! and now...the phone just keeps shutting off and its driving me nutts!
leave it on the shelf people! on the shelf!
By Eve , 28/02/08 1:46 PM (CommentID #518376)
how do you set an mp3 stored on sd card as ringer?
By KY Girl , 28/02/08 6:40 AM (CommentID #517710)
i received the data cord today. How the hell do u transfer pics to the computer.
By Brat Attacker , 27/02/08 6:20 PM (CommentID #516416)
Go buy your own phone, and stop your whining! You should be grateful your parents let you live!!! Now go thank them.
By abby , 27/02/08 2:15 PM (CommentID #515843)
luvv d fone like crazy!!! its just what i wanted...perfect!
By evan , 23/02/08 5:36 PM (CommentID #506173)
and how do u set a mp3 as a ringtone on sprint lg rumor
By mike , 22/02/08 12:25 PM (CommentID #503911)
how do i transfer pictures from my phone to a laptop
By mike , 22/02/08 12:25 PM (CommentID #503910)
how do i transfer pictures from my phone to a laptop
By Julie , 21/02/08 8:17 PM (CommentID #502801)
HEllo dont get a rumor get a sidekick they are way better the sidekick slide is awsome i have one and its way better than the rumors memory and its even easier to send text messages and see your email and go into myspace
well thats the humble opinion of this current consumer of a sidekick
By Anonymous , 21/02/08 6:32 PM (CommentID #502687)
also, people if u use the text buttons on the qwerty keyboard a lot the paint chips and the key board looks OLD and dirty its pretty gross thats pretty cheap to me now i noe sprint can do better thn that! if they keep making phones with the quality of this one they wont have any more business from me and just bout everybody else who thinks this phone sucks : (
By vicci , 21/02/08 6:14 PM (CommentID #502666)
yes u can use an mp3 as a ringtone i do. its better than buying one!
By Kayla , 20/02/08 10:44 AM (CommentID #499941)
The mail box will delete messages auotmatically. You open the phone and text messaging and Instant messaging will pop up. Go down to Settings then go to Auto-Delete choose on or off. Done!
By Riley , 19/02/08 3:01 PM (CommentID #497791)
I really want this phone and hoping to get it in a couple of weeks. I just don't know if I should get a white or a black one. I think they both look great. Maybe it will make a difference when I see them for real.
What do you think is better?
By Reilly , 19/02/08 2:30 PM (CommentID #497738)
No there is only the two color combinations. You can get awesome covers and accessories that make it look a lot more attractive.
By Lena , 17/02/08 12:26 PM (CommentID #492389)
Can some please tell me if there is a lock key were you activate with your own code
By Brizzo , 17/02/08 8:06 AM (CommentID #492056)
Well I'm thinking about getting this phone soon, but is there any other colors than the white/silver and black/blue available for sprint?
By Matt , 15/02/08 1:21 PM (CommentID #488098)
This phone is cool at first, but there are some stupid annoyances. First, the keypad lock turns off when you slide the phone, and you barely have to slide the phone for it to do this.
Second, when you receive a notification, it doesn't show up on the screen while it is ringing, the screen stays black.
Third, you have to hold down the back key to lock or unlock. Takes more time to get the key lock off.
For some reason mine likes to freeze and shut of on its own. Maybe i got a defective one.
Besides that it is a good phone for the money.
By dj , 14/02/08 8:02 PM (CommentID #486450)
stick the meomory card inside the adapter an plug it into the computer
By mlss1980235 , 10/02/08 5:42 PM (CommentID #476870)
Do you need a software disc to use the USB cord?
By Tim Liao, Aliso Viejo, California USA , 07/02/08 6:27 PM (CommentID #471162)
You need the miniSD card
By angee harrell , 06/02/08 1:24 AM (CommentID #468310)
i like the RUMOR...great for texting...a difference from a flip phone...only thing is that it doesnt come with UBS cord...
By Melanie , 04/02/08 3:55 PM (CommentID #465398)
Yeah, I have a Sanyo flip phone, and sometimes it lags when I text too fast. It's no big deal. Nothing to be worked up about. But I'm supposed to be getting the LG Rumor soon, and it's confusing when some people absolutely love it when others absolutely hate it.
By Marcelladdd , 03/02/08 6:26 PM (CommentID #463225)
I just got this phone today and I love it.I dont have the SD card for it yet. The speaker works good and the texting is awsome. It is so easy to text with this phone. The screen saver are the coolest. I dont think I have ever seen such an amazing color screen it is really worth the time I waited for it.
By melissa , 03/02/08 2:30 PM (CommentID #462841)
when is the pink one coming out?
By Rach , 29/01/08 3:41 PM (CommentID #452806)
How do you get songs on the rumor without a USB cord?
By Steve , 28/01/08 2:48 PM (CommentID #451036)
Is there any way you can use an mp3 as a ringer for this phone?
By alex , 27/01/08 12:53 PM (CommentID #449315)
I got the att tilt. it blows every other phone away. forget sprint. get an unlocked tilt
By brian , 23/01/08 8:01 PM (CommentID #443758)
I just got this phone 2 days ago. i have already put some music on the memory card for it. i was wondering if you can set a song you put on for a ring tone?
By Sierra , 23/01/08 4:01 PM (CommentID #443524)
I still am waiting on my rumor. my dad is buying it for me in April. now that sucks. TOTALLY.
By Anthony , 15/01/08 12:31 AM (CommentID #430729)
Use the Sprint Music Manage software that you can download from sprint. It allows you to make playlists and sort your music.
By asdfhhk , 07/01/08 5:49 PM (CommentID #421288)
having the same problem. I've got around a thousand songs. in a list. alphabetically. that's really not helpful. You really don't need the media folder, the rumor seems to pick up any mp3 anywhere on the card
By abcdefgh , 05/01/08 1:19 PM (CommentID #418439)
i can't wait to get this phone it looks like all i wante, nothing to high tech but theres a keyboard..i text all the time :) and it doen't look to fragile i seriously can't wait!!!
By Rumor Head , 04/01/08 8:10 PM (CommentID #417651)
This phone is pretty good. I got it as a early x-mas present for 50 bucks and loved it as soon as i got it. Texting and IM'ing on this thing is super fast, faster then the sidekick lx(yes I have tested it out). The camera takes huge photos but the photo is only clear if you have good lighting. Only then will the photos look good, and boy they do look good. I even use some for MySpace. I have music and movies on my phone. All I did was buy a mirco sd card and a usb reader for the card and I was putting music and movies on it like a madman. All you do is stick in the card and on the phone go to menu,settings/tools,memory card manager, options, create folders. Then you put the music and movies on the micro sd card through the usb card reader and voilla. The speaker phone for talking is pretty good, and for blasting music it's great. In order to love the phone you need to know how to use it. I know how and I love it!!!
By soulkat , 03/01/08 8:18 PM (CommentID #416646)
i got this phone for christmas....and i love it! this is my first "texting" phone so of course i think it's fabulous. i find myself texting all day. i love the dedicated facebook key too. it's pretty cool how u can change the color of the wallpaper from black (on the black phone) to either bubblegum, tropical, or glacial. the phone does freeze @ times when texting, but that is not too bad. the pic quality is bad unless in a superbly lit place (i found i got my best self pic in my cubicle at my job) i don't have any deep complaints with this phone. it seems almost obvious as to where to put the usb cord..there's only one spot for it---the same spot where you charge the phone. finding a case was not that deep either. i went to a local mall kiosk and told them what type of phone i had and he fitted me for a case. the rumor is the not first phone of it's size....so there is a comparable case out there if u are willing to think outside of the "sprint store" box. i mean, u can go to ebay and find EVERYTHING u need for the lg rumor by typing in lg rumor in the search box.
By what , 30/12/07 8:39 PM (CommentID #411874)
There is no such color as a "expresso pink" so what is it, exresso or pink?
By Audra , 29/12/07 12:53 PM (CommentID #410372)
I absolutely agree. I bought this phone for the blue tooth and then it didn't work! Very irriatating! I also found that my phone can turn itself on and off without me touching it. It also will just pop up showing that I'm connected to the internet. I had $20 in charges for internet use that I didn't even use!
By Miimi , 29/12/07 10:56 AM (CommentID #410261)
Can somebody tell me if I am able to set songs from my memory card as ringers and if so how? My husband has the Wing by TMobile and he customized his ringers off of his mp3 but i can't seem to do that with this phone.
By shaneiqua jones , 28/12/07 10:17 AM (CommentID #408950)
ok so i got the black rumor
i like it but i have like no idea where the usb cord goes and how to get music on it
althought i can text @ the speed of light, i rate this phone an A-
By Paul W , 27/12/07 8:33 PM (CommentID #408226)
I have bluetooth head phones and I cant get the media player to play through the head phones, its paired and makes phone calls just no media player sound... Please Help
By Mark , 23/12/07 4:34 PM (CommentID #403500)
I also purchased this phone not to long ago. I'm having problems importing music on the microSD card, when I drag and drop a song a window pops up that says, "The card is not ready." Can anybody help me out with this? Do I have to use a usb cable? What folder do I drop it in?
By jerry , 15/12/07 7:14 AM (CommentID #394499)
does this phone have internet, navigation,email, tv if so how do you get it.
By jack , 15/12/07 7:11 AM (CommentID #394497)
this phone rocks except how do you get a user name
and password
By mike , 13/12/07 9:15 AM (CommentID #392801)
You create a folder called "MEDIA" and put your MP3s there. However, for some reason my Rumor won't recognize the album subfolders like my Samsung would. I have not found a way to get anything but a HUGE list of MP3s, sorted alphabetically.
By Madison , 12/12/07 5:36 PM (CommentID #392288)
Okay, i've been thinking about getting this phone for christmas. I've read a ton of reviews and either the person LOVES the phone or hates it. I'm pretty set on getting it, but I have heard some things about the phone lagging when you text. Like the text on the screen has to catch up to you or something. Has this happened to anyone?
By kierstin , 12/12/07 2:17 PM (CommentID #392144)
i hate that the power pack doesnt work.
By hfgf , 11/12/07 2:46 PM (CommentID #391162)
hey be gald that u gut 1 I don't have 1
By SPRINT WORKER , 11/12/07 11:32 AM (CommentID #390976)
I got this phone on a very good discount in 2 years there making an updating version i will proply get it will have Sprint Music Store 2.0 px camera and will come in expresso pink, full black, light blue. The new name will be called the Gossip THIS HAS A 50 50 chance
By ashley , 09/12/07 11:46 AM (CommentID #389187)
obviously you left your grammar at school. : )
By Dick_Gazinya , 08/12/07 8:14 AM (CommentID #388220)
Yo dis fone sucks. Copped me one 3 days ago, dat sucka already broke! Yo leave this fone up at da store.
By lolita , 06/12/07 8:43 AM (CommentID #386215)
I have had my phone only a few days and have really enjoyed some features and have some real gripes about others.
PROS:
-Simplistic menu syles
-Beautiful screen resolution and large size
-Easy QWERTY (hit the alt button twice to stay on alternate mode)
-T9 available and has the option to save words
-Sturdy build
-Speakerphone shortcut button
-Loud ringers
-Easy alarm options
-MP3 player
-MicroSD slot
-Easy to lock and unlock (press and hold back)
-Easy to read time on idle/lock screen
-Idealistic backlighting for using in the dark
-Pre-loaded with Sprint Navigation and Email
-Crystal clear call clarity
-Overall very user friendly
CONS:
-Bluetooth pairs with my Mac but after getting only a few pictures from my computer, it will not longer receive files from it claiming JPEGs are not supported. Also, will not transfer music files directly onto the phone AT ALL.
-Camera has no flash and pictures appear very pixelated. Filters and Color Schemes must be chosen BEFORE taken the picture as these options are not available for editing on the phone.
-Only holds 100 stores text messages, at which point they must be manually erased (will not bump out oldest automatically)
-Keyboard size and speed takes some getting use to (does not always operate as fast as you type)
-Phone feels bulky and awkward when you are taking a call without an earpiece
-Not Power Vision and therefore not Sprint Music Store capable
-Lack of games available for download (Sprint's issue, not phone)
Overall, cool phone. I give it a 3.5 out of 5. It has some really great features but I think it has a few schematic issues and qwerks that could be ironed out.
By adict27 , 04/12/07 7:10 PM (CommentID #384439)
the usb chord is the same as the muziq my sprint so look for that chord
By TALLULAH , 04/12/07 4:25 PM (CommentID #384320)
WHAT IS THE WARRANTY ON THIS PHONE? MY DAUGHTER'S DIED 2 DAY AFTER HER 30DAY FREE TRIAL PERIOD AND SPRINT WANTS TO CHARGE HER FOR A NEW ONE? WTF?
By Aaron , 04/12/07 3:04 PM (CommentID #384250)
By far, my biggest gripe with this phone is with the keyguard feature. First of all the only way to guard your keyboard is with the "auto-keyguard" function. It will activate after a few moments of inactivity. You can not adjust the timeout and you can't shut off the 'auto' part without disabling keyguard altogether. You can manually activate it, but only when the 'auto' is also turned on. Worst of all, the keyguard shuts off if you slide the keyboard open by a fraction of an inch. I carry my phone in my pocket and so far it has deactivated my keyguard more than half the time when sitting down or standing up, and a few times while just walking around.
That said... I love the qwerty. I didn't think I would, but I love it. I am going to try it for a few weeks and see if I can get past this horribly annoying design flaw. Maybe I'll go buy a big rubber band.
By Karen , 04/12/07 2:51 PM (CommentID #384242)
Well I think this fone is da best..I really like the way it lokks n the features..I havnt gotten it but hope in getting it b4 christmas..With evry1 telling me how it is I decided to get it 4 sure.Thanx
By Bre , 04/12/07 10:44 AM (CommentID #384025)
can u put charms on it? Im such a girly girl and I think that it is real cool looking. Im a high school girl soo i text my friends a bunch i was thinking about getting the mogul when i first got sprint *a month ago* but the rumor would be a better choice since i want the keyboard and i dont need all the bussiness stuff. is it a good phone? i also love to talk so is the echo bad?... Christmas is coming soon so i really need to know what i want.... thanks for the help
By red_dragon , 02/12/07 4:26 PM (CommentID #382425)
Can somebody tell me which directory in the SD card should the music go so that the media player can play it?
By kell , 02/12/07 3:08 PM (CommentID #382369)
I'm really interested in getting this phone. But how is it with reception? Does it pick up signal good? I ask because I have a rzr and it sucks! It doesnt get signal anywhere.
By e , 29/11/07 9:28 AM (CommentID #379554)
I love this phone. It's pretty (the white one), works well, it's very functional. Camera does suck, but that's what real cameras are for. This is supposed to be a phone. Full keyboard feature is helpful. Speaker works really well.
By thatguy , 28/11/07 9:13 AM (CommentID #378622)
i just got the LG Rumor.. i like the look of it.. got the white one... the camera sucks.. theres no flash.. all the pics came out bad... the speakerfone suks... no one can hear me on it... also theres an echo wen u talk on it.. my girlfriend keeps sayin that she can barely hear me now.... ive noticed a slight difference in the lighting on the qwerty keypad.. some letters are lit up more than others..... im thinkn about takin it bak.. well see.. oh.. and the only reason i bought it, is becuz my cellfone fell in the sewer....... lol so i needed a new one.
By grrrr , 27/11/07 4:42 PM (CommentID #377888)
I have always had a flip phone, so the transition was weird.
I'm not a big phone person so I'm easily impressed. Texting is super super super easy. The phone feels good (nice matte texture to the phone). I put a palmpilot screen protector on my screen (it's big) to keep it from getting scratched up.
Sprint is selling cases now. Red and black. The red leaves a red stain on my white phone, which sort of blows. It's also nearly impossible to remove.
I too don't really know what to do with the micro card. As a mac owner I don't have any means of transferring music with it. Bluetooth worked for about three seconds, long enough to get four songs on there. I'm trying to figure out why my bluetooth won't work anymore...
And I also noticed an echo today when I was on the phone. However, this has happened with every single phone I've ever owned at one time or another, so i'm not too worried about it.
I give it an A.
By MzSnowden , 27/11/07 12:45 AM (CommentID #377270)
I just got this phone about 2 days ago, It's pretty, great features, except for the fact that I can't send and receive songs through bluetooth? So then what's the pt. of having blue tooth as a feature. Cingular and TMobile can do it just fine..Sprint...get it together. Light, ring tones sound clear. I as well am looking for a case.
By dan , 26/11/07 9:29 PM (CommentID #377077)
does any 1 happen to know how to add videos to it or if it posible ?
By Cody , 26/11/07 11:49 AM (CommentID #376605)
I heard it is one of the coolest phones that just came out and i'm getting one it is gonna be sick because i love to text and it is free so why not
By Amber , 25/11/07 4:06 PM (CommentID #375953)
How do I download freaking music to it?? I have the microSD card. What the heck???
By phone_celler , 25/11/07 12:04 PM (CommentID #375824)
This phone really blows. Its cheap and very simple. My advice leave it at the store.
By phone_celler , 25/11/07 12:04 PM (CommentID #375823)
This phone really blows. Its cheap and very simple. My advice leave it at the store
By squirt , 25/11/07 8:22 AM (CommentID #375594)
the phone can only hold 100 text messages in the inbox and sent. the camera isn't good at all. every picture i have taken has come out blurry.
By Garret , 21/11/07 6:41 PM (CommentID #372493)
how many text messages can the inbox hold?
By amber , 20/11/07 2:20 PM (CommentID #371275)
Is this phone available in canada? If so, which cell phone service will provide?
By Hubert , 18/11/07 12:36 AM (CommentID #367897)
Jessy, it feels cheap because it *is* cheap :)
By Jessy , 17/11/07 9:59 PM (CommentID #367734)
Honestly, this phone isnt too bad. it sort of looks cheap, and feels cheap but it seems to be pretty rugged. the white one is a bit more girly, and the black one has an awesome blue keyboard. i picked the white one and i do like it. i only have a few problems with it. the surface is scratchable, the pictures really blow, so does the camcorder, and when i am talking to someone i echo. Also the keyboard could be a little bit bigger, its slightly awkward. overall i give it a 7 out of 10 being the highest. def. get this phone if you want something simple and you text a bunch. =]
By jeremy jailbait [myspace me] , 11/11/07 1:49 PM (CommentID #359616)
some1 tell me how it last on stand-by :D been searching the net and nothin
please myspace me :) message me bout it
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By kheldare , 10/11/07 10:38 PM (CommentID #358581)
I got my Rumor 2 days ago. Its really cool, looks good, over all a highspeed phone. Support is lacking alot. Sprint doesnt carry the USB cable, and it is not provided with the phone. the Micro SD is neat, easy to load with music. I cant seem to get the media player to play videos though, I thought if i had the USB cable i could connect to the computer and use the Sprint music manager and change formats or something so the player would play the files. Over all cool phone... a bit of support to go with all the super cool addons I got talked into would be nice.
By Patrick , 08/11/07 4:58 AM (CommentID #355831)
I also just got one. Very nice. Integrates with gmail simply. Like previous reviewer, I am looking for a case, but the Sprint store hopes to get them in next week. MicroSD card is on back order. Cool feature: as you open the keyboard, the 'orientation' of the r/l/u/d navigation button rotates 90 degreees to match the user view.
By tykobird , 07/11/07 9:01 PM (CommentID #355574)
Well I got this phone yesterdayand it rocks. I love the fact it is simple and nice looking to boot. I also love the fact it does not have the bells and whistles t others have, it does what a phone is suppose to do. I love it. I was a avid flip phome person and I was a little leary about getting the rumor and now I am glad, like I said it rocks. The only thing I do not like and it is very basic, is that I can not put a strap on it and that I can not find a decent case for it, other than that it is a great phone. IT ROCKS.
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