The first of its kind in the U.S., LG's mid-range clamshell comes with a full set of letter keys embedded in its standard keypad. Plus: a VGA camera, Bluetooth, and voice commands.
Editors' note: Click here to read our full review of the LG AX490.
We'll certainly give LG and partner Digit Wireless points for trying something different with the AX490's first-in-the-U.S. Fastap keypad. While we're impressed with the dual-level design, those who pride themselves in their lightening-fast texting might find the Fastap keypad a bit slower than a 10-button keypad with predictive-text software; that said, practice makes perfect, and we definitely had an easier time keying in proper names. Otherwise, the AX490 makes for a solid clamshell, complete with Bluetooth, voice commands, and instant messaging.
Specifications
- Tri-mode CDMA; 1xRTT
- Measures 3.74 by 1.92 by 1 inches; 3.8 ounces
- 262,000-color internal TFT LCD; 65,000-color external OLED
- Bluetooth
- VGA camera
- Voice commands
- Speakerphone
- MP3 ringtones
Price and availability
The AX490 is slated to arrive August 3 through Alltel for $60 with a two-year service agreement.
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