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on a lightweight phone that easily fits in jeans pockets. I can check my email on it, watch TV, listen to music, get turn-by-turn directions while driving, etc. Sure, I would like better websurfing capabilities, but for now I will stick with my little LG Muziq and be quite satisfied. I have had this phone for 1 1/2 years. I really like the phone.
-There are a vast number of games available from the internet that can be uploaded to your phone, however, beware of data charges for ANYTHING that you download to your phone. If this is one of your factors in getting the phone, I would pass this up. This phone definitely above average as far as capabilites and features.Features: This phone has a nice variety of features. One of the downfalls of this feature is the limited use of Sprint Music Store as an mp3 application/player. Good maybe for emergencies to capture a disaster if you have no other way or to mess around with your phone screen saver. Some features are picky, but can be tolerated with some getting used to. There are no shuffle features and nor organization of mp3s - an all around sucky music player as you have to organize the audio files yourself (in the uploading program). I have photos of my friends in the front lcd display as well as the inside screen.
Sometimes it works crummy. Here is a breakdown of what I feel is ALMOST a perfect phone. I believe it is 3 cents per kilobyte. You can change the menu, icons, and background relatively easily. You can access these with Memory Card Manager.-You can put mp3s on your phone (via the microSD card). I have ran out of battery in public on multiple occasions, considering to purchase an additional battery.Interface: Nice, simple, customizable. If you really want to dump a bunch of games on your lg muziq, i'd recommend getting the data plan. Of course there is no such thing as perfect, but we're coming close.
Not good for concerts or anywhere dark. Many more to explore. However, I like that there is an option to reset the satellite signal, this usually brings back the signal bars.Bluetooth: Haven't had a problem with bluetooth use. Signal: I live in a hilly area and signal usually works. Lots of calling usage + games will give me 1 day of battery life.
Overall an awesome phone with more features than I need in a phone. Alarm clock is also handy, works loud and well. Some features I mentioned would not be in the manual, rather floating on the internet(do some research). Other: There is also some interesting programs like Music Composer where you can create midi file if you know how. Sprint, however, doesn't make all the ones I list super easy to unlock:-You can create custom ring tones with your own mp3s.-You can put videos on a microSD card and watch them on your phone (I have a 4gb), although the screen is rather small.
Easy to connect and signal.Camera: Not the greatest quality. 2-3 days if minimal calling/mp3/games are used. While this is annoying, it is not a big problem for me as I just import audio books onto my phone and make sure to upload them in the correct order. It was five dollars a month for free downloading (call sprint).Battery: Battery life is average.
This phone is a hassle and a piece of junk. When charging the phone you have to position the phone just right to charge or the connector wont work, also the side slots to the charger are way to thin, I have to use a screwdriver to flip open the charging cover. This phone has been nothing but trouble. I've had to swap it out for a replacement 3 times and I've had to buy 3 different chargers since the chargers seem to come with shorts in them and are easily broken.
However, my phone needs to be within 3 ft. However, it is not always reliable. And, there are times when the pairing will deteriorate on its own. Further, it offers bluetooth capability, a music transmitter, and, of course, a phone- that the venerable IPod just can't provide. One can easily listen to up to 5 hours without the battery being drained. Hope this helps those considering buying this phone. results in serious penalties in load time.
The sound quality is excellent. It however, should not be considered as an IPod substitute. If you allow roaming- it will eat your battery life. Now, 4 gb. It is annoying- but also can be rectified.
is a fair amount of music- and the main reason why I have this phone. Particularly if your music is recorded at a high bit rate. Yes, indeed. Use it about every day for music- and the phone.First, I am a Mac user. Let me explain.The bluetooth capability is great. And, the Muziq's usefulness as a music player depends a great deal on one's ability to plan and create engaging play lists. One can use the shuffle feature to change the order of music within a play list- which does reduce the tendency of the play lists to become stale.And, for those who have interest- Sprint Music does have radio channels which may add to your listening pleasure.
This means that it will not transmit to the typical car stereo. This means that you must make play lists. I have had this phone for about a year. However, you will need to know how to create a mu3 playlist. I did not think it worth the additional, monthly cost.So, the upshot is that for my needs- at this time- the Muziq has been adequate for me- needing an MP3 player/phone combination. SD mini card memory stick.
A key here- to reduce battery drain- is to make sure that the phone is set to utilize only the Sprint network for calls. Either I will switch to ATT and the IPhone- or, if that proves too expensive in continuing costs- will spring for a dedicated music player & get a cheap, serviceable, no frills phone. You may either find yourself not being able to listen to music as much as you want- or conversely, not be able to use your phone to talk as you might wish. However, there is no way to adjust treble & base. songs on my player.
But, even more damming, is the way in which the Sprint music application makes you play your music.It is extremely cumbersome to listen to music without a preset play list. I have about 1,000 128 kb. However, when my contract is up a year from now- I will certainly change my player. However, loading music onto the Muziq is best done- quickly & most easily- by using a mini-SD card reader & a 4 gb. There are many times when it takes me several minutes to pair the phone to the headphones. Just wanted to add my two cents regarding my experience.
In other words, I learned the hard way that having music recorded at bit rates above 128 kb. I would be happy to give instruction on how to do this on the Mac. It is a convenient substitute for the $150 or so IPod Nano. The major one being the Sprint Music Store application. Either way, I will need a player that more competently plays my music.
Another reviewer noted that one could not use the Sprint Music software- USB cable to sync music from the Mac to this phone. The hardware on the Muziq is fine- not so the software.That reminds me. It is slow loading. Since you can not mix and play songs & play lists on the fly- it should not be considered an Ipod replacement. The only way to do so is on your computer- and transmit the music and play lists to the Muziq using the 4 gb memory card. Again, the sound can be quite good- depending upon the transmitter receiving the signal.It is also appreciated that the Muziq does have a speaker.
The sound from the mono speaker is surprisingly good.However, the Sprint LG Muziq does have some significant drawbacks. Fortunately, for the Muziq- the battery life is pretty good.
And, if your headphones are substandard- the music will be too.The music transmitter is a nice touch. One of the reasons one might want a dedicated music player is because of the battery drain playing music may have on your phone.
This can be done quite easily on the Mac. To make play lists on the phone itself is really not possible given a library this size.
of the receiving radio in order for it to work. At least in that it holds the same amount of music.
The distance I can travel from the phone- using a Plantronics stereo headset- is about 10-15 ft.
I have made 5 attempts to fix this and finally gave up. A word about Sprint: They used to be the best, and they are now the worst. If you call them today, July 15'th 2008, the system will acually tell you to call back later and HANG UP. That'll take at least 3 hours.
They're really useless. I'm turning off my phone today. She said she did and of course, it's still on my bill. A telemarketer from Sprint called me trying to sell something and extend my contract, I laughed so hard, that she actually tried to fix my problems.
I'm not surprised at all. Plan on at least a two-hour call to get something accomplished and then prepare yourself to be utterly crazed with anger when you see that nothing was actually done (several times). The absolute worst. They always say it's fixed but never is.
Things have appeared on my bill for a year that shouldn't be there. You will get through the prompts until you are given a wait-time and then. They got rid of 80 % of their customer service workforce.
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