LG KU990 Viewty - Expert Reviews

Review summary: Will LG's wider-than-average, touchscreen handset be enough to tempt you away from ha

Pros: Touchscreen; 5MP camera; Stylish looks

Cons: Lack of camera shutter; Grease and mark-prone screen

Verdict: Not content with being a bit of a stills wizard, you can shoot video at 120 frames per second, slow it down and upload it straight to YouTube et al, taking advantage of the phones 3.6Mbps HSDPA connectivity. DivX support also ensures a great video ...

Review summary: Despite its whimsical name, this dainty 112-gram shooter is infused with some pretty serious stuff. A frontside scroll wheel handles not only menu navigation and volume control, but also serves as a decent manual focus for the 5-megapixel, Schneider ...

Pros: Best shot rapidly snaps nine images. Bundled headphone adapter actually rocks a 3.5mm jack. Xenon flash great for low-light shoots. Useful menu shortcuts. World traveler's tool for converting currency, measurements, temperature and velocity

Cons: Funky, tiresome interface. Only 2 GB of external memory. Battery must be removed to insert Micro SD. Device literally buzzes with every touch of the screen. No 3 G and no WiFi. Touch icons have super small sweet spot. Lame stylus resembles a tiny mini ...

Review summary: You could think of LG's KU990 Viewty, a device with a huge 3" touchscreen display, as LG's take on an iPhone killer. The phone certainly has the specs for it, including a 5MP auto-focus camera. Read on for the details.

Review summary: The only way things could get more confusing would be if Orange launched a purple Apple...

Verdict: Looking for a way to flash a little more of that personality? It has now been announced by Orange of the UK that they will be carrying a version of the LG Viewty in purple. That's right, purple has orange Orange has purple. The only way things could ...

Review summary: One thing's for sure the iPhones release certainly had an avalanche affect on the market place, with several manufactures trying to jump on the touch screen bandwagon and the LG ...

Verdict: The LG Viewty is a product that requires practice, give the phone a few days to get used to the way it works and you will find it an excellent alternative to the iPhone. For one it offers a much better phone option, 3G HSDPA access, 5MP camera and a ...