LG Rumor 2
| Manufacturer | LG Electronics |
|---|---|
| Predecessor | Rumor |
| Form factor | Slide |
| Dimensions | 4.4 in x 2.1 in x 0.7 in |
| Weight | 4.2 ounces (120 g) |
| Removable storage | microSD (up to 16 GB) |
| Battery | 950 mAh Li-Pol |
| Display | 176 x 220 px TFT LCD |
| Rear camera | 1.3 Megapixels |
| Connectivity | Bluetooth 1.2 / microUSB |
| Data inputs | QWERTY keyboard |
The LG Rumor 2 is a Sprint Nextel messaging phone manufactured by LG Electronics. It is available in black titanium, vibrant blue, and orange. Both black and blue are available in Sprint and were released in March 2009. The regular price of the phone is $249.99. But, after $170 instant savings and a $50 mail-in rebate, the new price is $29.99 with a 2-year contract. Phone prices can change anytime by the choice of sellers.[1]
It is the follow up of the LG Rumor (LX260) that came out in September 2007. The Rumor 2 has been updated from the original version. Although it is a bit bigger and slightly heavier, the QWERTY keyboard has been adjusted to have 4 full lines of the keyboard enabling more space for texting. The front keys have been polished to make what the critics say a glossier and more stylish look.[2] Unlike the original Rumor, the LG Rumor 2 does not have video recording capabilities. It is suspected by the internet community that this was to prevent a loophole where customers could create a blank video with music on their computers and assign them as ring tones, thereby subverting any subscription or download fees.
Features
Main Features
Like the original Rumor, the Rumor 2 has many features including a slide-out QWERTY Keyboard in addition to the standard 12-button keypad, a 1.3 megapixel camera, and a 320x240 pixel screen. The QWERTY keyboard easily slides out from the right. The screen rotates as the keyboard opens.[1]
Special Features
The digital camera does not have an LED flash, but does include black and white, negative, and sepia color tones as well as various fun frames. It is very similar to the original Rumor camera. There is a self-timer, night mode functions/ brightness, and white balance controls (as mentioned above). The Rumor 2 is Bluetooth-compatible, supports MP3 music formats and Sprint Navigation (Sprint’s map service).[1]
Virgin Mobile Additions
Virgin Mobile added Ultimate Inbox to the LG Rumor 2 which includes several choices of push E-mail communication with support for Yahoo! Mail, Windows Live Hotmail, AOL Mail, Gmail, and an additional user-defined POP or IMAP account. There is also instant messaging support for AOL Instant Messenger, Yahoo! Messenger, Google Talk, and Windows Live Messenger. According to the devices about screen the functionality is powered by MFluent.
Storage
The phone can hold up to 600 contacts with additional numbers, notes, and email addresses.[1] The phone supports up to 16GB of storage via the MicroSD port on the right side of the phone.
Keyboard
The QWERTY keyboard on the Rumor 2 is vital to the selling of the phone. The keyboard has 4 rows of keys. The number keys now have their own row, as opposed to the old keyboard where they had to share a row on the top. The keys are still made with rubber. Unlike the original Rumor, the improved keyboard includes arrow keys for easier navigation and the “enter” and “back” button.[1]
Entertainment
The Rumor 2 offers many different sources of entertainment. From the Sprint website, there are 100 games to pick from with different prices. Messaging is the main source of entertainment from the phone. The Rumor 2 is known for its convenient messaging. The Rumor 2 also allows mobile email. Any email domain is allowed for access. The music player on the phone can hold up to 4,000 songs using the MicroSD chip.[1]
Specifications
| Type | Specification[1][3][4] |
|---|---|
| Weight | 4.2 oz |
| Dimensions | 4.4" x 2.1" x 0.7" |
| Form Factor | Slide |
| Talk Time | 5 hr |
| Display | Type: LCD (Color TFT/TFD), 10 line, Colors: 262,144, Size: 176 x 220 pixels |
| Memory | Phone internal: 16384KB, Additional MicroSD memory (up to 16 GB) |
| Phone Book Capacity | 600 |
| GPS / Location | Yes, enabled by default. Note: GPS does NOT work with Google Maps on Virgin Mobile. |
| Digital TTY/TDD | Yes |
| Hearing Aid Compatible | Rating: M3 |
| Multiple Languages | English, Spanish, French |
| Vibrate | Yes |
| Bluetooth † | Supported Profiles: A2DP, AVRCP, GAVDP, HFP, HFP 1.5, PBAP, HSP, HID (keyboard only), BPP, FTP, GOEP, SDAP/SDP, DUN, OPP, SPP, Stereo Streaming, AVDTP, OBEX |
| Multiple Numbers per Name | Yes |
| Picture ID | Yes |
| Ringer ID | Yes, and text message ID |
| Voice Dialing | No |
| Custom Graphics | Yes |
| Custom Ringtones | No |
| 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 16GB |
| MMS | Yes |
| Text Messaging | Yes, up to 160 characters, 25 recipients at a time |
| Music Player | Yes, Supported Formats: MP3, AAC, AAC+, M4A, MID |
| Camera | Resolution: 1.3 |
| Video Capture | No |
| Alarm | Yes |
| Calculator | Yes |
| Calendar | Yes |
| Voice Memo | Yes, ability to record memo and calls |
| BREW | No |
| Games | Yes |
| Unit Converter | Yes |
† For Virgin Mobile, Bluetooth profiles are restricted to HSP, HFP, A2DP, AVRCP.
Availability
Popularity
The Rumor 2 is slowly becoming more popular after Sprint announced the Rumor would no longer be sold with their plan. [1]
Colors
So far, the only companies that offer the Rumor 2 are Sprint Nextel, Bell Mobility, Solo mobile and Virgin Mobile. There are 3 available colors (Black Titanium, Vibrant Blue, and Orange).[4]