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Phone Accessory - LG KE970 Shine Unlocked Cell Phone with 2 MP Camera, MP3/Video Player, MicroSD Slot--International Version with No Warranty (Titanium Black)
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List Price: $599.99
Our Price: $169.99
Your Save: $ 430.00 ( 72% )
Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours
Manufacturer: LG ELECTRONICS - OPTICAL STORAGE
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Average Customer Rating:   
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Batteries Included: 1
Binding: Wireless Phone Accessory
Brand: LG
Color: Black
EAN: 8801031161393
Feature: Unlocked tri-band GSM cell phone compatible with 900/1800/1900 frequencies and EDGE/GPRS data capabilities
Is Fragile: 0
Label: LG ELECTRONICS - OPTICAL STORAGE
Manufacturer: LG ELECTRONICS - OPTICAL STORAGE
Model: GSM LG KE970-BLK
Publisher: LG ELECTRONICS - OPTICAL STORAGE
Studio: LG ELECTRONICS - OPTICAL STORAGE
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Features
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Unlocked tri-band GSM cell phone compatible with 900/1800/1900 frequencies and EDGE/GPRS data capabilities
Full metal bodied, super-slim handset with mirror LCD that transforms into a high-quality color screen when phone is activated
2-megapixel camera (with video capture) featuring high-end Schneider Kreuznach; multimedia player; MicroSD expansion
Bluetooth 1.2 connectivity for both handsfree communication and stereo music streaming
Up to 3 hours of digital talk time and 280 hours of standby time
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Spotlight customer reviews:
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Customer Rating:
Summary: Heavy, bad software interface, terrible battery life
Comment: Bought this camera for my wife as a surprise upgrade from her Motorola C139 - what a big mistake!
While the Shine is very good looking, the metal casing makes the phone much more heavy (good thing for some)and thicker than shown on the ads.
what is truly bad with this phone is the poor software which has several layers to get what you want. For example you can't get to your telephone directory list w/o doing a search for by name. On the C139, you simply press the "up" or "down" arrow, and you are taken directly to your directory list.
mp3 player - while there is a built in one on this phone, there is few (if any) options to figure out playlists etc. moving songs to the SD card is also very cumbersome. Again, i blame this on the software.
Lastly, the battery life is terrible. First, the charger is an international adaptor, and you need to be sure it's plugged in correctly to the socket as well as to the phone, often you could not tell if the phone was actually charging; you had to play around, press random buttons to be sure the charging sign was "on".
Battery life is about 48 hours on an idle phone!!! much shorter if you actually use the darn thing. With the software being so bad, you usually use about "2 bars out of 5" just going thru the various menus to add contacts, or try to figure out "short cuts" for the software (about 10 min of use). Then you have to struggle with the charging aspect again....
We really wanted to love this phone especially given its good looks and the price we paid for it +$200, but no love, can cure this dog...
Customer Rating:
Summary: Waste of money
Comment: This phone was a total disapointment. It looks pretty but was not worth the money for sure. Texting was a pain and with it being a European phone text the number 0 was not an option. Being in the US using this phone it would drop my calls and half of the time it would say no signal or no carrier, I would have to shut down my phone and restart it! Also you can not find any software to use the MP3 player. Sent the phone back within the first month.
Customer Rating:
Summary: LG Shine
Comment: This phone was an international version, which we weren't aware of at purchase. It came locked and we were never able to get the code to unlock so we could access our wireless network. We got 2 weeks of run around and were finally given an overseas number to call. At that point we finally returned it and called our wireless company to order the phone through them.
Customer Rating:
Summary: Bought New got Used
Comment: Purchased this LG SHine, received it in the box and noticed thebox had been opened and wires were not in a new package, looked to be opened and used, not sure why amazon would send me a used item, contacted them and they says they will give me %30 off so go figure
Customer Rating:
Summary: Brilliant but flawed
Comment: I must echo other online reviews about this phone. It shines... and basically that's what it does.
This is a phone about fashion. And thus, I believe it's geared towards fashion concious women.
I'm a middle aged male and I enjoy the shiny look and appreciate the elgant metal that covers most of the phone (so much that it's not just an "accent").
I also appreciate the good sound of the MP3 player and the autofocus of the 2 Megapixel camera with Schneider-Kreuznach Optics (whoever they are).
Therefore, I bought it for my wife. BUT I didn't notice that it didn't work on her operator's band, so I'm stuck with it.
As a middle aged male who's looking for more function than form, this beautiful phone just doesn't work for me, and here's why:
1. The scrolling wheel is not responsive enough.
2. The keys are awkardly placed. Reaching for the bottom row is uncomfortable, and the send and end keys are not where I expect them to be.
3. Also, there's not much tactile feedback to notice the separation between the keys (so you must be able to look at the phone when dialing). Try texting fast with it...
4. The interfase software is not great. Very basic MP3 player.
5. Love the autofocus... Hate the autofocus! It's great that you can get the camera to focus on things 1 inch away from the lens. Great to take a good pic of a business card or any other stationary object. Bad if you try to shoot a moving target, because it takes at least one full second to focus. It just won't work because there's such a delay (at least 2 seconds) from the moment you press the button to the moment the picture is taken, that you get either blurred pictures or the events you want to picture have already passed (and gone). You can't shut down the shutter (no mute, can't change the sound either). And where's the ZOOM??? Couldn't figure it out: Volume keys don't do it and scroll wheel doesn't do it either.
6. Shine! Really, I had never experienced such a frustrating thing as trying to use this phone in sunlight. It's near impossible. It REALLY is that bad.
7. Bluetooth connection has not happened smoothly. I haven't been able to send pics via bluetooth to my BlackBerry Curve. And when I connect the ear piece to the Shine, the ear piece loses all settings and stops connecting to my BB (so I must do the whole pairing process again). I had a Nokia before and I could connect my ear piece to both phones simmultaneously without a problem (I'm not saying I could have two conversations at once, but I could receive a call from any of the two phones at one time).
8. Reception is not good
9. Scratches easily all over; fingerprint magnet
10. I drive a lot. I LOVE voice dialing. Where is it?
11. The loudspeaker is so underpowered that the speakerphone function is close to useless. I love speakerphones because I can multi-task with both hands free.
So, if you're someone who expects a cell phone to be more functional than a basic $10 household phone, maybe this one's not for you.
If you want to shell $200 for a great looking phone that only works as a phone (and not the best at that), that's your call. You can alwas look at it as a piece of jewelery (or get one of those gold plated phones with diamonds and rubies).
I'm fine and happy with my BlackBerry Curve, thank you. Even if I still have to get me a better camera.
Two other words of advice:
1. I bought an unlocked phone imported from I don't know where. Thus, be sure to check connectivity with your operator first! Tri-Band means the phone works on any of 3 bands... make sure your operator has one of them.
2. My primary language is spanish and the phone I got seems to be an asian version. Thus I can only choose between english and a bunch of asian languages (vietnamese, chinese, simplified chinese, etc.)
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Editorial Reviews:
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LG Electronics KE970 Shine Unlocked 2MP Camera Phone, Titanium The Phone That Will Make You Shine! Shine, the phone that will make you shine, is a highly attractive mobile phone. The moment you place "Shine" on atable, you will notice how the attractive features of this phone catch the attention of those closeby. This is a natural human reaction to all things that shine. Its design was inspired by the luxurious shine of metal, creating a simple yet chic look and feel that will undoubtedly make you and your phone stand out from the crowd. The LG Shine boasts a slim, slider design that opens to reveal the keypad and illuminates the screen. Close it andthe screen will disappear, leaving a shiny mirrored finish. The Shine boasts a 2-megapixel camera with the lens crafted by Schnider-Kreuznach. There's 1GB of internal memory for all your favourite MP3s, photos and videos. Features: * Full Metal Body: Shine is made out of real stainless steel, providing a truly sophisticated metallic look and texture. In order to create a mobile phone with real metal material, engineers had to overcome various technical challenges. Shine represents true innovation and offers a new experience in mobile phone technology allowing a potentially cold and emotionless object to become a naturally attractive, top-quality item. "Shine" will add a touch of glamour to your life. * Wide Mirror LCD: Catch your own reflection in "Shine." The halfmirror LCD maximizes brightness and completes the design by providing the phone with a simple, yet cool appearance. It is also complemented by multi-angle vision technology that allows you to view the display contents from different angles. TFT, 262K colors; 240 x 320 pixels, 2.2" wide LCD * Multi-Functional Scroll Key: Minimalism is driven by "rarity" and "simplicity". The micro scroll key is there to achieve a maximum number of functional features by the simplest means possible. A perfect blend of design and technology,
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