LG Rumor (phone)
 LG Rumour (Virgin Mobile Canada) | |
| Slogan | Good to be Green |
|---|---|
| First released | September 2007 |
| Successor | LG Rumor 2 |
| Type | Feature phone |
| Form factor | Slider |
| Dimensions | 4.30" x 2.00" x 0.70" (109 x 51 x 18 mm) |
| Weight | 4.13 oz (117 g) |
| Memory | 16,384 KB |
| Battery | 950 mAh Li-Polymer |
| Data inputs | Keypad, QWERTY keyboard, Pointing stick, Push buttons |
| Display | TFT LCD 176x220 pixels, 262K color |
| Rear camera | 1.3 megapixels, no flash |
The LG Rumor (known as the LG Rumour and LG Rumeur in English and French Canadian markets respectively, or LG Scoop in other markets) is a mobile phone released by LG Electronics in September 2007. The phone was available in many different colors, and features a slide-out QWERTY keyboard in addition to the standard 12-button keypad, a 1.3 megapixel camera, and a 176x220 pixel screen.[1]
Features
The LG Rumor/LG Scoop is a phone that was released by Sprint Nextel in September 2007.[2] This phone features a QWERTY keyboard that slides out from the right side. 5-way navigation keys are located on the main panel of the phone, but not present on the keyboard. A 176x220 pixel screen rotates as the keyboard is open, but has no contrast controls. The 1.3-megapixel camera lacks an LED flash and a self-portrait mirror but does have negative, sepia, black & white tones, borders and an image enhancer to customize a picture. Basic MP3 playing functions are embedded in this phone, with the capability of expanding music storage via MicroSD card (125 to 1,000 music files depending on file size, encoding method, and card capacity). The music player will not launch unless a card is inserted in the phone, and will not accept a card with the memory that is over 4 GB.
LG Rumor/LG Scoop can be connected with Bluetooth technology, (stores up to 20 Bluetooth entries), or a proprietary LG USB cable. It can hold 500 contacts with additional numbers, notes and email addresses.
Drawbacks
Commonly occurring issues with the LG Rumor include the device often shutting itself off, no camera flash, the ribbon breaking (causing the image to blur and contort), and the device often not charging. The charge issue is caused by the pins of the connector becoming worn out and bent.
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Slide-out keyboard (in black)
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Camera on back of phone (in black)
Specifications
| Type | Specification |
|---|---|
| Modes | CDMA 800 / CDMA 1900 |
| Weight | 4.13 oz (117 g) |
| Dimensions | 4.30" x 2.00" x 0.70" (109 x 51 x 18 mm) |
| Form Factor | Slide, Internal Antenna |
| Battery Life | Talk: 270 minutes, Standby: 240 hours |
| Battery Type | Li-Poly 950 mAh |
| Display | Type: LCD (Color TFT/TFD), 10 line, Colors: 262,144, Size: 176 x 220 pixels |
| Platform / OS | Brew MP |
| Touch Screen | No |
| Memory | Phone internal: 16384 KB, Additional MicroSD memory (up to 4 GB) |
| Phone Book Capacity | 500 |
| FCC ID | -- |
| GPS / Location | Yes, enabled by default |
| Digital TTY/TDD | Yes |
| Hearing Aid Compatible | Rating: M3 |
| Multiple Languages | English, Spanish, |
| Polyphonic Ringtones | Yes |
| Vibrate | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Supported Profiles: HFP, HSP, OPP, DUN, FTP, OBEX[3] |
| Multiple Numbers per Name | Yes |
| Picture ID | Yes |
| Ringer ID | Yes, and text message ID |
| Voice Dialing | No |
| Custom Graphics | Yes |
| Custom Ringtones | Yes, for Sprint. No (custom ringtones available for purchase on Axcess Apps, standard on Alltel phones ) |
| Data-Capable | Yes |
| Flight Mode | Yes |
| Packet Data | Technology: 1xRTT |
| WAP / Web Browser | Yes, dial up and USB tethered |
| Predictive Text Entry | Technology: T9 Predictive |
| Side Keys | Left side: Volume, Camera |
| Memory Card Slot | Card Type: MicroSD up to 4 GB |
| MMS | Yes |
| Text Messaging and Picture Messaging | Yes, up to 140 characters, 25 recipients at a time, plus picture messaging |
| Text Messaging Templates | Yes (canned messages) |
| Music Player | Yes, Supported Formats: MP3, AAC, AAC+, M4A, MID[4] |
| Yes | |
| Camera | Resolution: 1.3 MP self-timer, night mode functions / brightness, white balance controls |
| Streaming Video | Yes |
| Video Capture | Yes, 15 second/256 KB "Video Mail" clips, recording time varies by memory card size |
| Alarm | Yes |
| Calculator | Yes [basic], plus tip calculator |
| Calendar | Yes, plus world time |
| Voice Memo | Yes, ability to record memo and calls |
| BREW | No |
| Games | Yes |
| Unit Converter | Yes |
Availability
As the LG Rumor/LG Scoop became a popular phone for social teens and for business clients who require basic email support, it is currently sold by CDMA cellphone carriers in North America, such as Sprint, Bell Mobility, Solo Mobile, Virgin Mobile Canada, kajeet, US Cellular, and Alltel (known as LG Scoop).
There are different colors sold by different cellphone providers.
Rumor
- Black (Sprint, Bell, Solo, Virgin, Cricket, US Cellular)
- White (Sprint, Bell, Solo, Virgin, Cricket, US Cellular)
- Lime Green (Sprint, Cricket, Virgin)
- Orange (Solo)
- Blue (Virgin, Sprint, Cricket)
- Purple (Carolina West Wireless)
Scoop
- Turquoise (Alltel)
- Lavender (Alltel, Virgin)
- Red (Alltel)
- Slate/Black (Alltel)
- Citrus/Orange (Alltel)
- Grey (Carolina West Wireless)
See also
References
- ↑ Review: LG Rumor for Sprint | Geek.com
- ↑ "Sprint Reveals The LG Rumor". Skatter Tech. 2007-10-12. Retrieved 2013-04-07.
- ↑
- ↑ "LG Rumor Specifications | Features List". Cellphones.ca. Retrieved 2013-04-07.