LG Invision

The LG Invision is a multimedia phone from AT&T offering Mobile TV capabilities. It is the smallest multimedia phone in the AT&T line-up and features a “candy bar” design. One of the Invision's strongest selling points is its competitive pricing when compared with similar Mobile TV capable phones.

Phone Dimensions

Small and light for a phone offering Mobile TV, the LG Invision measures 4 x 2 x 0.5 inches and weighs in at 81 grams.

Display Screen Size

Somewhat small at 2.2 inches, the Invision's display screen features “landscape” orientation, which is more compatible with television broadcast format than standard mobile phone “portrait” orientation. Device display screen is TFT and features 262K colors. Resolution is crisp at 320 x 240 pixels.

Media Features

A true multimedia phone, the LG Invision supports Mobile TV as well as XM Radio Mobile and features an MP3 player. AT&T Mobile TV and AT&T Video are available as streaming multimedia, and users can access the Mobile TV service via a dedicated TV button located on the face of the device.

Camera Options

A 1.3 MP built-in camera is included, providing 1280 x 960 pixels of resolution. Users will be able to capture and share video and make use of the device's unique landscape display screen orientation. The Invision's camera features a 2x digital zoom.

Connectivity Capabilities

The LG Invision supports EMS, MMS, and SMS messaging as well as POP3, IMAP4, and SMTP email clients (WAP 2.0 browser included). Supported online chat options include AOL, Windows Live, and Yahoo.

Bluetooth connectivity (A2DP / AVRC / DUN / FTP / HFP / HSP / OPP) is included and AT&T Navigator GPS option is supported. Users can sync the device to a PC via USB 2.0 (miniUSB).

Pre-Loaded Software

The LG Invision features 128 MB of internal memory, but supports expandable memory with microSD (TransFlash). The device comes pre-loaded with J2ME games as well as screensaver, ringtone, and wallpaper options.

Productivity software available on the Invision include T9 (predictive text), 500 number storage capacity phone book, calendar, to-do-list, voice commands, and a calculator.

Battery Specifications

The device's included 900 mAH Lithium-Ion battery provides up to 3 hours of talk time and 10 days, 10 hours of standby battery life on a single charge.

Invision Pros

• Pricing is competitive and allows users to experience a multimedia phone with Mobile TV accessibility at a more pocketbook-friendly cost
• Device supports numerous multimedia features, including AT&T Mobile TV, AT&T Video, XM Radio Mobile, and an MP3 player
• Many connectivity options are offered, allowing users to access email, utilize chat options, send EMS, MMS, and SMS text messages. It also includes stereo Bluetooth.
• Users may find the device's small size and design elements to be comfortable for use and portability

Invision Cons

• Display screen size, at 2.2 inches, is smaller than what users may expect from a Mobile TV capable phone
• Phone offers only 128 MB of internal memory, although it does support expansion with microSD cards
• Battery life is mediocre at a mere 3 hours of talk time

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