[gui-talk] Fwd: The LG tu-500 mobile phone, some interesting features

[Steve Pattison]

>To: PC audio discussion list pc-audio at pc-audio.org
>From: Dane Trethowan grtdane at dane-trethowan.net
>
>Ok, for those who want a cheap mobile phone and aren't too interested
>in having it talk, rahter they could use some accessability features
>and good audio, then this phone may be something worth looking at. I
>should also point out that it may not be available in the U.S. but
>I'm sure something similar will be.
>Firstly, this phone is compatible with 3 different network standards,
>Telstra's Next G, 3G networks and GSM networks so its safe to say
>that you'll pretty much have the "world in your hands" when it comes
>to coverage.
>Next, the phone has very big keys, not terribly raised up because the
>phone is a "flip" type but raised up enough all the same and
>certainly, the keys are easily identifiable.
>I've had this phone for just over a month, I've not read the manual
>in any way but yet, I'm amazed at the power I've been able to unlock
>particularly when it comes to audio aspects of the phone. Firstly,
>I've found that the phone gives off different sounds depending on
>what's appearing on the display, if the phone is prompting you for
>something then you'll hear a "Prompt" sound, if you've made an error
>in entering details then you'll hear a distinct "error" sound or if
>you your entry is correct or confirmed then you'll hear a distinct
>"confirmation" or "ok" sound.
>The speaker phone or "hands-free" facility is the best I've yet seen
>on a mobile device, just make your call, press the "ok" button and
>its activated so you can conduct live talkback <smile>
>
>This phone has stereo speakers and yep it can play MP3 files, this is
>what I'm truly excited about. I've been able to transfer books from
>my computer using Blue Tooth to the phone, when all files have been
>received and I've pressed the "OK" button, the files have started
>playing. This phone has dedicated controls for the MP3 player on the
>lid so you can easily navigate what you've put onto your memory card,
>the phone will take up to 2 gig mini SD cards which ain't bad, I've
>been able to put 5 books on so far and that does me enough for a
>couple of days.
>Volue is easily adjusted with up and down buttons on the side of the
>phone and I've learnt the menu shortcuts which allow me to "delete"
>all the MP3 files on the memory card so I can "start-over" with the
>blue tooth transfer once I've finished playing my books. So that's
>really the "very basic" of MP3 players I suppose and of course, the
>phone comes with a pair of stereo headphones.
>I'm quite happy to answer any further questions if I can but if you
>want any furhter information in the meantime then visit http://
>www.lg.com.au
>
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>
>Dane Trethowan
>
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Regards Steve
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