Everything you want to know about the VU

Originally Posted by shazeh

cool thanks for this. will att make you get a data plan with this if you want to get the subsidized price with rebates?

Originally Posted by bigsho

most likely either a $20 unlimited text package or a unlimited medianet/pda plan

Originally Posted by spicaly

thats prob to get a discount on the phone, i read it will be eligble for the cheaper unlimited data plan not the one required with smart phones

Originally Posted by DJ Justifier

Can someone please post the info from the file here on the board
for people (like me *lol*) who can't download RapidShare links?

Even if someone could just type whatever the importaint stuff is from there.

THANX!!!

Originally Posted by perryw

15MB compressed file.

A 2 page brochure listing all of the features. A 1 page card with pictures. 19MB / 136 page PDF of the user guide. 6MB powerpoint going over features and accessories and various pictures of the phone.

Any specific questions?

Originally Posted by perryw

15MB compressed file.

A 2 page brochure listing all of the features. A 1 page card with pictures. 19MB / 136 page PDF of the user guide. 6MB powerpoint going over features and accessories and various pictures of the phone.

Any specific questions?

Originally Posted by urmobilesky

Wirelessly posted (SAMSUNG-SGH-A707/1.0 SHP/VPP/R5 NetFront/3.3 SMM-MMS/1.2.0 profile/MIDP-2.0 configuration/CLDC-1.1 UP.Link/6.3.1.17.0)

Any at&t release dates floating around for the VU since March is coming. At phonearena it states late Feb or early March.

Originally Posted by Esquire0399

Phone Arena's not always right, as they have even said it themselves. Right now it's all speculation.

Originally Posted by dshort09

twenty4. your my new hero. i have been looking everywhere for that

Originally Posted by truaztlan

Looks like the tipsters are hard at work, check this out. According to Engadgetmobile, we are all looking at a late March launch.

http://www.engadgetmobile.com/2008/...-march-release/

Originally Posted by holodoctor1

Not to be overly optimistic, but WOOHOO!!!!!

Originally Posted by Esquire0399

Let's just hope it turns out to be true.

Originally Posted by holodoctor1

Indeed, I've been fooled before, but I'm optimistic about this for some reason!

...Sigh, I've already started buying accessories for it.

Originally Posted by smartnewbie

If you are in a mediaflo market there will be CU920's in the stores. If you are NOT in a mediaflo market, the stores will receive the tv antenna-less CU915's.

Originally Posted by psykoReborn

Oh, if I could only get this phone...It's similar to the VU...but so much better...

Originally Posted by EPVQ30

200 dollars and no data plan required is not so bad.

Originally Posted by anubis9278

where did you find pricing? you have any details.

Originally Posted by FattyChalupa

If you're only concerned about the camera, form factor, and nothing that relates to the carrier (3g, online stores, im, etc.) then why not just buy the KU990 Viewty unlocked?

Originally Posted by spicaly

got this on the att forums posted by bpounds

"New news (bad news) for the Vu. On my update sheet, the new order drop date (subject to change) is May 15th."

Originally Posted by shazeh

wow, who would have expected this from att!!! (sarcasm)

well at least we will definitely have the n95-3 (even more sarcasm)

lets commend the fine folks at att though, they do manage to release the razr in 27 different colors!!!!!!!!!! (ok i am done now)

Originally Posted by shazeh

wow, who would have expected this from att!!! (sarcasm)

well at least we will definitely have the n95-3 (even more sarcasm)

lets commend the fine folks at att though, they do manage to release the razr in 27 different colors!!!!!!!!!! (ok i am done now)

Originally Posted by twilightx

Interesting...engadget reports the posters are in...

http://www.engadgetmobile.com/2008/...-atandt-stores/

Originally Posted by anubis9278

true, they also came with do not display until phone launches

Originally Posted by dshort09

thats official?

Originally Posted by dshort09

Oh you mean from the video? If the mediaflo has a option each month then i will definitely get it. Any higher ups know what the prices are or whats gonna be the price difference between the two models?

Originally Posted by bigmike20

" MFN1
COR/LD/ND/DMDR in the $30 plan
MFB2
COR/LD/ND/DMDR in the $15 plan "

What all those codes mean?

Originally Posted by kokeezy

so is media flo not going to take up data? can we just add media flo and no data without being charged for data?

I have 5MBs, but that would probably go quick with the flo if it does take data.

Originally Posted by anubis9278

tentative pricing

cu920 $349.95 with 2-year and after MIR
cu915 $299.95 with 2-year and after MIR
cu920 no commit $499.95

Originally Posted by n33d0n3

I saw that price point and I thought to myself, that LG better perform up to that price point. I know I used an LG Shine over a weekend once and wasn't all that thrilled with the software or the reception on it.

Originally Posted by anubis9278

tentative pricing

cu920 $349.95 with 2-year and after MIR
cu915 $299.95 with 2-year and after MIR
cu920 no commit $499.95

Originally Posted by anubis9278

tentative pricing

cu920 $349.95 with 2-year and after MIR
cu915 $299.95 with 2-year and after MIR
cu920 no commit $499.95

Originally Posted by anubis9278

i thought they were out of their minds with that price point. i know 4/20 is around the corner but dang.

Originally Posted by thatboy

What happens on 4/20?

Originally Posted by rton20s

I have to agree that $349 (CU920) / $299 (CU915) is too high a price point. Especially for the average consumer. Unless those consumers "have to have" the mobile TV, most will spring for the more trendy iPhone. I personally think even $299 on contract for the CU920 might even be a bit high.

At those high prices the Vu won't even be a consideration for me. And that means AT&T is most likely not even an option. I'd rather wait it out for the Dare (VX9700) on Verizon even if pricing was similar. Similar phone, slightly better specs, and a much better 3G network.

Originally Posted by n33d0n3

I wouldn't say much better 3G network, just have more area covered.

Originally Posted by texascop

I've been searching picasa and flickr for photos taken WITH the Vu, no luck. This is the at&t version of the prada, right?

Originally Posted by anubis9278

i didnt take picture with the view to post. but i do have pics of mine.
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Originally Posted by anubis9278

this phone is light only a couple of ounces. force feedback touchscreen. very versatile interface. call quality is average, nothing better than what the Shine has to offer. it "DOES" support 8gb micro cards. the downer is that its not as loud as i would want or like it to be. CV and Video share havent been improved upon but they are there. CV is landscape mode was choppy. side note: Atlanta is experiencing expanded 3G coverage with outages here and there. the launch of this phone is still on for 5/4/08 officially, but knowing my agents you may be able to get it as early as 5/1 or 5/2. i will be testing the battery life starting tomorrow. cant test mediaflo until 5/4

Originally Posted by DukeL

How about the browser? Did they end up using a iPhone like full html browser or is it wapish like the prada?

Originally Posted by crabman

Inquiring minds would like to know, can it synch with outlook?

Originally Posted by anubis9278

its wap...........

Originally Posted by anubis9278

its wap...........

Originally Posted by rton20s

I am not saying you are wrong, since it appears you have the phone in your possession. However, every single piece of literature I have been able to dig up on the Vu states that is uses an HTML browser. And while I don't expect it to be on par with Safari on the iPhone, I would expect it to be similar to other HTML browsers out there.

Can you, in fact, confirm that the production version of the Vu (CU915 or CU920) will or will not have the HTML browser?

Originally Posted by anubis9278

sorry i kind of mis-stated what i meant. the vu has HTML web browsing, and its the same browser that is on the LG viewty. to me it's very wapish due to at&t bloatware. i have been spoiled by skyfire for the last month.

Originally Posted by DukeL

Now I'm really confused. Can you view a page say...Howard Forums for ex. so it looks and is layed out like it is on the computer but shrunk down(like opera) or is it fake html browsing? On alot of att phones you must turn the fit-to-page setting off to get the real html viewing.

Originally Posted by anubis9278

on your above post you put prada but i was thinking viewty my mistake. then i use terms like wapish myself when describing certain phones with full html browsing that absolutely suck. the browser is full html so howard forums comes up like it would on a computer. opera also comes pre-installed on the phone. this browser doesnt stand up to safari in any kind of way. the battery on this thing is good, but could be better. i'm curious to see how it will work once mediaflo is launched

Originally Posted by VOLTACO

Went to the local store today and played with it. They only had two phones: one demo that wasn't even on the floor yet and one for sale. Hell, I even had to pull out my own SIM just so I could play with it; they didn't even have a line for it yet!

I asked about the price and they sales rep said $399 w/ a $100 mail-in rebate w/ a contract, and $619 w/out contract.

I really liked the haptic (vibration) feedback when you tap on the screen. I was with the phone for about 15 min and I think the rep was starting to get annoyed that I was just playing with the phone and/or the fact that I knew more about it than she did.

As far as the TV goes, it doesn't launch until the 4th or whatever, but if you were to buy the phone before hand, you can subscribe to the service through the phone itself. At least thats what they told me.

Its still a really cool phone though, but I'm about to go on a cruise ($$$) and I'll prob wait for either my Gov. stimulus check or to see if the price drops a little later.

Edit: This was the cu920.

Originally Posted by swiftbmx

Anyone know what type of headphone jack they're using? Please tell me its NOT proprietary and they were smart enough to put 3.5mm in it. .

Originally Posted by spicaly

wow the price is a little on the steep end

that 399 is before the $100 rebate right

Originally Posted by Lil Moshi

What accessories come with the vu cu915?

Originally Posted by blacksrt4guy

No contract price is outragous, almost $600!

Originally Posted by eekflapfire

Does anyone know where I can find the LG Vu in Southern California, namely Orange County? Thanks in advance.

Originally Posted by bostonirishguy

I'd pass on it.

Originally Posted by eekflapfire

Really? It's actually not for me though. I have a friend who liked the LG Prada phone so she figured the LG Vu would be a good choice for her. What don't you like about it? I trust your opinion

Originally Posted by bostonirishguy

Well, if it's not for you then... It's not terrible, but I'll sum it up like this: it's an LG.

Other than the 3G and TV, you might as well have an iPhone. And at this point, looks like the 3G iPhone is about a month away.

Originally Posted by DukeL

I cant believe they are capping the micro sd capability at 4GB? Can anyone else confirm this?

Originally Posted by anubis9278

8gb is in mine

Originally Posted by calichik120

this is actually the first LG that i've been remotely interested in.

a couple questions:

Can you send media over bluetooth? meaning, the bluetooth feature is not just for headsets. can you connect to other phones?

Also, can you send picture messages with the phone? This is one function i don't think the iphone has that it seriously is missing out on.

Originally Posted by bostonirishguy

Well, if it's not for you then... It's not terrible, but I'll sum it up like this: it's an LG.

Originally Posted by stevefo

I just called a local at&t corp. store and they have a few in stock for a no commit price of $619.99 + tax = $663.39





That's insane!!!!!!!!!!

Originally Posted by stevefo

I just called a local at&t corp. store and they have a few in stock for a no commit price of $619.99 + tax = $663.39





That's insane!!!!!!!!!!

Originally Posted by spicaly

especially since you can get a viewty for a good $100 less, unlocked

Originally Posted by stevefo

I just called a local at&t corp. store and they have a few in stock for a no commit price of $619.99 + tax = $663.39





That's insane!!!!!!!!!!

Originally Posted by blacksrt4guy

Yeah thats way too much for a phone that feels like cheap piece of plastic thats going to break first time it takes a fall. I almost bought the first one at my local corp store until they told me the full price.

Originally Posted by eekflapfire

I've asked a few AT&T stores in Newport Beach, CA about the LG Vu. I asked about the pricing and availability, but all the stores seem a bit "secretive" about the phone. They told me the official launch date isn't until tomorrow so I should try calling back tomorrow for pricing and to see if they have it in stock.

Originally Posted by DukeL

What did they tell you 549 right?

Originally Posted by blacksrt4guy

Funny, you say they wont sell it out by you but my store had it on Thursday and I could have got it. I thought they wouldnt sell it either but they were like "sure you can buy it, its only 549.00"

Originally Posted by DukeL

Yep 549 is what they are telling me. Funny how people are getting told different prices. I've heard $549, $599 and $619 here on the forums.

Originally Posted by THETRUTH#34

They told me Sunday is released date and its $599.00

Originally Posted by dshort09

Does anyone know about the Mediaflo plan? IS it true you only have to pay that $15 price once?

Originally Posted by RYOBI

Oh, one oddity, the VU TV has this weird, 1960-ish antenna you can unfold and use. Don't know what's it's used for however.

Originally Posted by crabman

You dont have to pull out the antenna unless your in a fringe area.

Originally Posted by RYOBI

HaHa! I'd have to be hiding in a closet to use that freakin thing.

Originally Posted by DukeL

Has anyone been to a store where there was a choice between the Cu915 and the Cu920 or as I suspect can you only get the TV version in MediaFlo markets, and only get the non-Tv version in non-MediaFlo markets? All the stores around me only have the Vu tv version.(I'm in San Diego a MediaFlo supported maket) I also heard the Tv-less version is $100 cheaper on full retail, can anyone confirm?

Originally Posted by cjmedina

are you kidding dude. i might as well pick up a more advance phone like the htc advantage (used) or a n95-4 , dont get me wrong the vu looks nice but not at that price. il wait a couple of months intil they drop it down to 199

Originally Posted by THETRUTH#34

so anyone that has the phone, can you please comment on the mutimedia functions, like music,camera video, and video playback. I also would like to know about the rf and speaker aND CALL QUALITY.

Originally Posted by DukeL

Okay so I just picked mine up. Got lucky and undeservedly got the 2yr. upgrade price!! I was expecting to pay full retail.

Love the size of the device and with the battery in it is heavier and more solid feeling than the LG Prada. It is also a little longer than the prada.(Will post comparison pics next to prada & iPhone)


AT&T MobilTv is awesome! Sooooo much clearer than CV or MobiTv. The channel guide is just like on my home tv's digital cable box. Watching Cartoons, espn & the concert channel right now.

I just loaded up a 8GB sandisk micro sd card and will report shortly on media functions but I have no doubt as with the prada that the Vu will display video absolutely beautiful. The camera takes good pics, it has macro mode & auto focus along with a ton of other settings.(I will post some samples shortly.)

Really like the haptic feedback on the touchscreen similar to the feel of the touch buttons on the razr2. Also I am already blazing fast on the virtual qwerty!

Web browsing does show the full html page as it would on your desktop. What can I say, so far so good.

Originally Posted by blacksrt4guy

Sweet deal man! So how did you bribe them into the upgrade price? What was the upgrade price again? What about a case or anything to carry it in?

Have you messed with the email settings yet? When I was using the one in the store, it seemed to miss on some of the screen taps, but the plastic was still on it so thats probably why. Yours doesnt do this? Hmm oh have you messed with music at all? Curious about sound quality. I might go to my store again and look at it for the second time. I swear they use Jedi mind tricks in that place.

Originally Posted by tnkgrl

Here are my unboxing pictures: http://tnkgrl.wordpress.com/2008/05...he-lg-cu920-vu/

Originally Posted by marquis19

I have the lg vu but cant figure out if you can use custom mp3s for text ringtones or just for phone calls. is there a size limit for how of a file to use as a ringtone?

Originally Posted by dshort09

nevermind its somehow vanished.

Originally Posted by RYOBI

It's on the att web site for me.

Originally Posted by DukeL

Okay so after testing the Vu for 2 days, it officially sucks!! And I really wanted to like it.

The browser has terrible connectivity issues. It often will freeze and not load the next page or link but instead will freeze with the sandbar timer in the right hand corner indefinitely. Also alot of times it will say connection lost and the browser or page must be launched a second time to connect. Some full html pages will also not load at all.

I even tried swapping out for a second Vu and sure enough, same problems. Anyone who uses the web on their phone DO NOT get the LG Vu. It is pure trash. And this is coming from someone who was a major fan and really wanted to like the phone. It is simply not ready for primetime. You've been warned, do not buy it.

Originally Posted by RYOBI

How do you really feel?

I don't care about web, how is this phone as a phone?

Originally Posted by Lil Moshi

When Is The ****ing Vu With No Tv Coming Out

Originally Posted by truaztlan

It is already out. I called CS dialing 611 and asked before I bought mine in store. They quoted me the price for both with and without tv versions of the VU.

Originally Posted by eekflapfire

Out of curiosity, what is the retail price for the basic Vu without Mobile TV?

Thanks in advance.

Originally Posted by eekflapfire

Out of curiosity, what is the retail price for the basic Vu without Mobile TV?

Thanks in advance.

Originally Posted by Lil Moshi

When Is The ****ing Vu With No Tv Coming Out