Enabled for use on AT&T's lightning quick HSPDA 3G network, you'll be able to easily access the Internet as well as quickly download video, music and more. Additionally, with AT&T's 3G network, you can make a call while simultaneously receiving picture/text messages and e-mail or viewing Web pages. This GPS-enabled phone can access the AT&T Navigator service for turn-by-turn directions as well as its Video Share service, which enables you to send video of yourself to another compatible phone while making a voice call.
The Vu Plus has a 3-inch capacitive touchscreen display with slide-out full QWERTY keyboard for easy messaging anywhere as well as a 3-megapixel camera/camcorder with auto-focus and flash. Other features include Bluetooth for hands-free devices and stereo music streaming, microSD memory expansion (up to 16 GB), Web browser with RSS feed support, multi-format digital audio player, and up to 3 hours of talk time.
Key Features
- Fast 3G connectivity via AT&T's HSDPA/UMTS network (850/1900 MHz bands; 3.6/7.2 Mbps speeds with network availability).
- GPS navigation capabilities via AT&T Navigator service includes audible turn-by-turn directions, real-time traffic updates and re-routing options. This phone also includes a digital compass.
- 3-inch capacitive touchscreen display with vibrating feedback
- Side-sliding full QWERTY keyboard for fast messaging
- Widget Menu provides quick access to calendar, alarm clock, play music, add notes, set multiple time zones, and play a slide show from the standby screen.
- Access to AT&T Mobile TV for watching full-length broadcast quality shows in widescreen for optimal viewing. It also includes the ability to channel surf with no buffering and an easy-to-use channel guide (AT&T Mobile TV only available in AT&T Mobile TV coverage areas).
- 3-megapixel auto-focus camera with flash featuring up to 2x digital zoom, landscape viewfinder for real camera feel, continuous shot capability (up to 9 consecutive shots) and image editor.
- Video capture capabilities up to 320 x 240 pixels and shooting up to 60 minutes for saving (31 seconds for MMS).
- Multi-format digital audio player compatible with MP3, WMA and AAC/AAC+ formats. Other features include multitasking while listening to music, playlist creation and management, and customizable preset equalizer.
- Bluetooth connectivity (version 2.0) includes profiles for communication headset, hands-free car kits, and the A2DP Bluetooth profile--enabling you to wirelessly stream your music to a pair of compatible Bluetooth stereo headphones or speaker dock.
- Memory expansion via microSD card slot with support for optional cards up to 16 GB.
- Full messaging capabilities including SMS text, MMS picture and IM instant messaging (via popular services including AOL, Yahoo!, and Windows Live).
- Conversation view messaging displays messages in time order from contact.
- Access to personal e-mail (AOL, Gmail, Yahoo!, and Windows Live)
- Visual Contacts allows you to contact friends and family by displaying favorite contacts on the standby screen.
- AT&T Mobile Browser combines full HTML browsing with unique customization features so you can easily surf the global Internet, view location-aware local news and weather, and read the latest headlines from popular news, sports and entertainment sites (RSS).
- AT&T Social Net provides easy access to all your social networking sites including Facebook, Twitter and MySpace in one easy-to-use interface.
- Organizer tools including calendar, alarm clock, notepad, calculator, world clock, tasks, stopwatch, and unit converter.
- Airplane mode allows you to listen to music while the cellular connectivity is turned off
- USB charging via computer
- Address book with up to 1,000 contacts with each storing 5 numbers, 2 e-mail addresses, a physical address, messenger ID, and picture ID.
The LG VU Plus weighs 3.95 ounces and measures 4.31 x 2.1 x 0.6 inches. Its 950 mAh lithium-ion battery is rated at up to 3 hours of talk time, and up to 288 hours (12 days) of standby time. It runs on the 850/900/1800/1900 MHz GSM/GPRS/EDGE frequencies.
What's in the Box
LG VU Plus handset, rechargeable battery, charger, quick start guide, user manual