It is the BEST ! ! And for $99 too...here is the inside info.
Written: Mar 08 '02
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Pros: Compact, incredibly feature-filled, great sound . . . toss the land line phone!!
Cons: Non-alphabetized phonebook, BUT this phone has voice activated dialing! Manual could be better.
The Bottom Line: The phone of your dreams . . . at least in 2002!
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| loree4's Full Review: LG-TM510 Cell Phone |
Improve your life . . . walk into Verizon Wireless and get a LG-TM510 for $150 (and a two year service contract). If you are an existing customer, ask for consideration of being a long-term customer and ask for a $99 price. If the rep doesn't give it to you, then call their 800 number (800-922-0204) and ask for the "loyalty management department." Yes, that really is the name of the department.
Also, 1800mobiles.com has the TM510 listed for $99 with free shipping. You could also sign up for Verizons Wireless there too.
If you want a headset, look into either Plantronics M170 or M175 . . . I also hear the Sybersay is outstanding. 1800mobiles.com also has these.
Take two or three hours to learn this phone . . . it is well worth the time. Get extra help from the Yahoo discussion group at:
http://clubs.yahoo.com/clubs/lgtm510usersclub
To get a great summary of hints and tips, read their forum notes first at:
http://www.jitteryjim.com/tm510/forumnotes.htm
You will particularly need to read it for setting up the voice dialing as the manual does not really cover this well.
For the company FAQs, go to:
http://www.lginfocomm.com/home/FAQ_TM-510.asp
For the phone spec sheet, go to:
http://www.lginfocomm.com/home/TM-510_phone.asp
Imagine taking home a 4.3 oz. wonder that:
- is a cell phone that sounds like a land line
- has voice activated calling ("say the person's name and the call is dialed for you") WORKS GREAT!
- voice recorder for memos as you think of them
- easily record your conversation (great if you want to record directions someone is giving you)
- calculator
- database of country codes
- send and receive e-mails (part of Verizon Wireless plans now) "SMS messaging"
- scheduler
- easy access calendar display
- alarm clock
- memo pad
- internal answering machine
- phonebook with cooool T9 dialing (no more extra keypad typing . . . to type the word "bill," you would type 2,4,5,5 and the phone figures out you mean "bill")
- web browser (extra monthly fee with Verizon Wireless)
- easy locking feature so others can't easily use your phone
- great indigo screen inside AND outside the phone (make sure you do not drop phone, as outside indigo screen may break)
- durable unit, keypad is well-designed
- belt holster that securely holds phone. Takes a little getting used to removing the phone though.
- charger is quick with 3 hours recharge. Takes some practice getting the phone clicked in.
Phone has great sound. My friends think I'm on a land line.
The negatives . . . well, it is a short list. It does not have an alphabetized phonebook that you can bring up and scroll though. You scroll through the list as you put it in. But you click "Find Name" and with the T9 quick text input do a search for the first few letters and then dial your number. I love it, and it is easier than my old Nokia method.
As to the manual, I found it sufficient. But it doesn't do a good job on voice dialing. Read the above web sites for info on that. Download the PDF version of the manual from www.lginfocomm.com if you want to see it before you buy the phone.
Finally as to negatives, they say it has PC Sync software so that you can transfer your Outlook phone/e-mails . . . but the software is not out yet (as of 8/6/01) and you have to purchase a data connect kit.
In October 2001, the TM520 was supposed to come out. It has an alphabetized phonebook. Look at the LG web site (http://www.lginfocomm.com) for more info on this.
ENJOY!!!
Recommended:
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Amount Paid (US$): 99
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