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| LG CU720 Shine Silver Phone (AT&T) | 
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| Brand: LG
Category: Wireless
List Price: $199.99
Buy New: $24.99
You Save: $175.00 (88%)
Avg. Customer Rating:  17 reviews
Sales Rank: 172
Color: Black
Media: Wireless Phone
Battery Type: Lithium Ion
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.1
Dimensions (in): 0 x 0 x 0
Model: CU720
UPC: 652810719896
EAN: 0652810719896
ASIN: B000X1LZ4Q
Release Date: November 12, 2007
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| Features:
| • | Quad-band slider phone with high-speed 3G network connectivity for multimedia streaming | | • | Innovative multi-angle vision LCD stays hidden when inactive; brushed stainless steel body | | • | 2-megapixel camera with video capture; MicroSD expansion; Bluetooth connectivity with music streaming | | • | Up to 3 hours of talk time, up to 240 hours (10 days) of standby time; measures 3.93 x 1.99 x 0.59 inches (WxHxD) | | • | Includes: Battery, Charger and User Manual |
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Amazon.com Product Description
Combining glamorous form with advanced multimedia function, the LG CU720 Shine is available exclusively from AT&T. It can access AT&T's tri-band HSDPA/UMTS high-speed 3G network, which makes it easy to download music purchased from AT&T Mobile Music, stream tunes from Napster and eMusic, and watch video streamed from CNN and Comedy Central via AT&T's Cellular Video. It also supports AT&T's Video Share service, which offers a one-way video stream during a mobile-to-mobile phone call. This elegantly minimalist slider phone has a unique, reflective mirror finish that activates into a brilliantly colorful LCD screen and a brushed stainless steel housing. Other features include a 2-megapixel camera/camcorder, MicroSD memory card expansion, Bluetooth connectivity for both communication headsets and stereo music streaming, mobile email and instant messaging, and quad-band GSM network capability for global roaming. AT&T Service
The stylish LG CU720 Shine has a brushed stainless steel body that slides up to reveal a blue backlit keypad. | 
The large 2.2-inch screen is hidden when inactive and offers multi-angle vision technology for easy viewing. | This AT&T phone can handle high-speed data connectivity via AT&T's 3G mobile broadband data network, which is available in most major metropolitan areas. The AT&T 3G network uses the dual-band UMTS/HSDPA 850/1900 MHz network (also known as WCDMA), making it possible to enjoy a variety of feature-rich wireless multimedia services with speeds up to 3.6 Mbps. It also gives AT&T the advantage of offering simultaneous voice and data services. In areas where the 3G network is not available, you'll continue to receive service on the AT&T EDGE network, which offers availability in more than 13,000 US cities and along some 40,000 miles of major highways. Providing average data speeds between 75-135Kbps, it's fast enough to support a wide range of advanced data services, including video and music clips, full picture and video messaging, high-speed color Internet access, and email on the go. You'll also enjoy quad-band GSM connectivity, which allows you to make calls in more than 190 countries and access data applications in the more than 135 countries where AT&T offers international data roaming. With 3G connectivity, you'll be able to access AT&T's Video Share service, which enables you to send a live, one-way video stream to another compatible phone during a standard voice call. The service also allows you to switch the direction of the video stream during the same phone call. (Customers must be in an area served by the company's 3G network and have a Video Share-enabled phone.) It's packed with multimedia streaming and download capabilities. AT&T's Cellular Video (CV) service features content from CNN, The Weather Channel, iFilm, Comedy Central and exclusive premium content from HBO and much more. And you get access to AT&T Mobile Music, which enables you to buy tracks while on the, access the Napster subscription music service, stream music video, discover what's playing with Music ID song-recognition software, and find out what's hot with The Buzz music news portal. The handset is XM Radio Mobile-capable, so you can enjoy streaming live digital radio as well. It's also MobiTV capable, which enables you to stream or download video content from providers ranging from MSNBC, ABC News Now, and CNN. MobiRadio lets you listen to more than 50 channels of digital radio. (A MEdia Max subscription bundle is recommended for accessing AT&T's Internet, video, and music services.) The phone has a built-in web browser for MEdia Net downloads and mobile web browsing. AT&T's MEdia Net service enables you to receive and send emails, read news headlines, get weather updates, download games and ringtones, and more. Phone Features
The centerpiece 2.2-inch screen is hidden when inactive, a key feature to save battery life or when keeping a low profile is a must, and it has a 240 x 320-pixel resolution and 262K color support. The multi-angle vision technology enables you to view display contents from all different angles. A five-way navigation joystick and is found just beneath the screen, and it's joined by two softkeys. The top of the phone smoothly slides up to reveal the light blue backlit numeric keypad. The unit's advanced camera lens and flash can be found on the backside, just above the battery cover. The CU720 shines as a mobile digital music player, with compatibility for MP3, WMA, AAC, and AAC+/eAAC+ files, customizable equalizer, playlist creation and management, and large capacity storage via MicroSD memory cards (up to 4 GB in size). Synchronize music from your PC (including music files from online services such as Napster and eMusic) via USB 2.0. The phone also offers USB mass storage capabilities for storing your most important documents and files. This phone provides Bluetooth version 1.2 wireless connectivity, and includes profiles for communication headset, handsfree car kits, object push, file transfer, and audio/video remote control. With the A2DP Bluetooth profile, you can stream your music to a pair of compatible Bluetooth stereo headphones. You can connect your laptop (either via Bluetooth or wired USB) and enjoy dial-up networking--surf the Internet, send email, and access files from a server. Send contacts, calendar events, and pictures/videos/voice memos wirelessly. The phone stores up to 20 Bluetooth pairings. 
The two-megapixel camera on the back of the phone has a flash and includes a 2x zoom, in-phone editing capabilities, and video capture for saving or sending via MMS. | The CU720 Shine is also great as a digital camera/camcorder, with a 2-megapixel resolution for still images (including five resolution settings ranging from 160 x 120 to 1600 x 1200 pixels). Other imaging features include a 2x zoom, integrated flash, brightness and white balance controls, multi-shot capability, self timer, and an in-phone image editor (for resizing, cropping, rotating, and adding color effects). You can capture video in two resolutions--320 x 240 (QVGA) and 176 x 144 (QCIF)--and the phone can record small files up to 42 seconds for sending via MMS or as long as you have capacity on an optional MicroSD memory card for saving. In addition to voice calls, text messaging, and MMS capability, the phone is also compatible with mobile email from services including Yahoo!, AOL, Windows Live, AT&T Yahoo!, and BellSouth, as well as instant messaging (IM) from AIM, Windows Live, and Yahoo!. The CU720 also comes stock with a built-in web browser for downloads and mobile web browsing via MEdia Net (with WAP 2.0, WML, iHTML, xHTML, and WCSS compatibility). T9 text entry, which is a technology that makes it easier for entering text on handsets, is built into the unit--a plus for mobile email and text messaging users. Other features include: - One-touch speakerphone
- Speaker-independent voice commands
- Voice memo recording (MMS and general modes)
- 10 unique ringtones, vibrate and silent modes, and music ringtone support
- Address Book with 500 contacts--each stores 5 numbers, 2 e-mail addresses, & a picture ID
- Flight mode
- USB charging via PC
- Tools: Alarm Clock, Calendar, Notepad, Calculator, Tip Calculator, World Clock, Tasks, Stop Watch, Unit Converter, Date Finder, D-Day Counter
- Java 2.0 support for application and game downloads
Vital Statistics
The LG Shine weighs 4.28 ounces and measures 3.93 x 1.99 x 0.59 inches. Its 900 mAh lithium-ion battery is rated at up to 3 hours of talk time, and up to 10 days of digital standby time. It runs on the 850/900/1800/1900 GSM/GPRS/EDGE frequencies as well as 850/1900 WCDMA (3G) frequencies.
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| Customer Reviews: Read 12 more reviews...
 Great Phone so far..... May 15, 2008
I have only owned this phone for 5 days, so I guess this review may be alittle premature but I'm gonna do it anyway because this is by far the best phone I have owned. I have owned phones by Nokia, Motorolla and Sony, but this phone beats them all. I will agree that the joystick is sensitive and I have sent a few unfinished text messages but that was because I hadn't figured out you can press the "0" button to create a space instead of moving the joystick to the right. Other than that it is a great phone. I have ordered some custom fit protective plastic that sticks to the screen after reading reviews that the screen is easy to scratch. I was upgrading my phone at the AT&T store when I saw this phone and instantly fell in love with this phone and it has not let me down yet. I highly recommend this phone. Hope this review helps anyone this doubt about the LG Shine. Go for it. You won't be disappointed!!!
 a nice phone, but some severe flaws April 4, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Overall, the Shine is a very good phone, it gets pretty good reception even in a basement room with no windows. The mirror finish is kind of frustrating in the sunlight, but I suppose it comes in kind of handy if you want to see who's behind you. The metal finish is sleek and stylish, I would recommend keeping in a case and cutting an Iphone plastic screen cover to fit it as it scratches easily. It supports up to a 4GB sdhc stick, which wold make it almost function as an MP3 player except...
this phone has Bluetooth issues. Check out the AT&T forums. I'm on my second replacement CU720 through the AT&T exchange program, and third pair of bluetooth headsets (all of which worked fine on other phones.) I've wasted countless hours contacting support through AT&T and the headeset manufacturers. The bluetooth issue only seems to get worse with each equipment. You can get an adapter to use regular headphones, but the battery life is too short already and making power headphones will just make it shorter.
Nice phone, but mp3 functionality is pretty much nil. I whish i'd gotten the sony ericsson w580i
By the way, I've got a nice new pair of Cardo S2 bluetooth headphones for sale- they work well with every phone but this one.
LG Shine Review March 25, 2008
I bought the red LG Shine because the silver one was out of stock, but I recommend you get the silver one unless you're a girl because the red is more of a lipstick looking red and a little pinkish in the sunlight.
I've had the phone for about 2 months now and have had no problems. The only thing I don't like about the phone is the scratches on the front face of the phone and also a .mp3 has to be under 300kb in order for it to be used as a ringtone.
 Battery Life HORRIBLE!!!! March 12, 2008
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
I have no idea why some people say the battery life is decent. I went through THREE brand new SHINE cu720's and every single one was the same. The battery lasted if I was lucky with minimal use one day TOPS! and that was hardly even using it. I hadn't played any music with it, or used the text feature or any video games etc etc. How could three brand new phones be bad? Is that possible? I doubt it. Outside of that I love the phone but such horrible battery life takes so much away from a real nice phone. What good is it? I have to put it on the charger every day without fail.
I conditioned the battery properly by fully charging it as the battery instructions indicated I should do. Don't be fooled if the battery says its charged after a cpl of hours. Its a false reading. Thats what it says in the directions for the battery.
The first few times you should charge it for 24 hours and run it down between charges.
Also the first few times you do this do it with the power OFF. With that said..the battery still couldn't be any worse.
I've been looking around for a second battery but the least expensive I can find a OEM Lithium Ion 900mAh battery for the Shine cu720 is about $35-$40. Bummer.
The other thing is the ring volume is insanely low and the ringtones are seriously lame.
The sound quality is real good while speaking and listening. The camera is pretty good as well and it does zoom but not on the top two resolution settings. The flash does work nicely for what it is.
The look of the phone is really nice and it feels solid and well built.
All the features I found easy to use and I'm pretty pathetic when it comes to puters and electronics so it better be easy out of the box.
I gave it low stars for the ring tone volume but mostly the horrendous battery life!!
I don't do much texting so I can't comment on that.
I do have large fingers and using the keys for dialing is no problem for me nor is scrolling around with the scroll button.
If I could find a second battery for a lot less money I might be a bit happier about owning this phone.
Not perfect... March 2, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
1. It is a very pretty phone-- assuming you don't scratch it.
2. It is a little heavy, but it is small which is nice.
3. The speaker phone is terrible.
4. Reception has been great and I work in a room that has cement walls on all 6 sides (I average about 2-3 bars in my lab).
5. Camera is nice [2megapixel with a pseudo (led) flash] however, you have to hold impossibly still to get a decent picture.
6. The navigation button requires some getting used to.
7. My wife got the Sony Erickson slider and she seems to like that phone a lot better than mine. It is a little smaller, a lot lighter and has better 'software.' The only thing it doesn't have compared to this phone is an aluminum case and the LED flash.
8. If you're dead set on getting the LG shine because it is so pretty, you may want to hold out for the LG Glimmer (essentially the same phone however it has a touchscreen).
10. This seems like a lot of negatives but, it is miles better than any other phone I have tried. It consistently works and I rarely get dropped calls. It is a good, solid phone and I'd recommend it to anyone that is looking for a free upgrade that just wants to make calls and take the occasional picture.
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