LG C2000

* East-to-use slider QWERTY keyboard
* Mobile instant messaging, text messaging, and MMS (multimedia messaging service) capable
* 5-way navigation joystick
* Download ring tones, screensavers, wallpapers and more
* Cingular customers can opt-in to the American Idol TXT-n-Win Sweepstakes for a chance to win $50,000, a trip to the American Idol finals, or a free ring tone!

* Product Dimensions: 3.5 x 1.9 x 1.0 inches ; 3.4 pounds
* Shipping Weight: 1.00 pounds
* Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
* ASIN: B000A1168E
* Item model number: L1400

This tri-band phone has all the bells and whistles to keep you connected via voice or the wireless Internet. Plus, it’s got a VGA camera for snapping photos on the go, as well as support for voice dialing. Top it all off with dual displays and you have the perfect companion to Cingular wireless service.

Design
The C2000 sports a clamshell design with a large, 128 x 160 color display. The outside cover of the handset features a supplementary monochrome display that can display picture IDs, time, call information, battery and signal strength, and more. The phone’s VGA (640 x 480) camera is placed just above this display, while up and down buttons for volume control are placed on the left side. Most of the phone’s features and on-screen menus are controlled by a five-way center button on the handset’s control pad. There’s also a standard jack to accept universal hands-free headsets.

Calling Features
The C2000’s built-in address book can store up to 255 contacts for quick access to all your friends and associates. The phone also supports polyphonic ringtones, as well as ringtones in the MIDI, SMAF, MP3, AAC formats. A number of ringtones come preloaded on the phone and more ringtones can be downloaded from Cingular’s MEdia service. With the picture ID function, you can assign pictures to your most common callers. And for times when you want to be discreet, there’s also a vibrate ringer mode. Lastly, the built-in speakerphone makes it easy to talk hands-free.

Messaging, Internet and Tools
The C2000 has all the bases covered when it comes to messaging and Internet connectivity. In addition to basic text messaging, you can send pictures and sounds via the multimedia messaging service (Cingular messaging charges apply). There’s also an IM chat client for AOL, Yahoo! and ICQ instant messaging, as well as a built-in web browser for MEdia downloads and mobile web browsing. Cingular’s MEdia service lets you receive and send emails, read news headlines, get weather updates, download games and ringtones, and more. T9 text entry, which is a technology that makes it easier for people to enter words and text on handsets, is built into the unit– a plus for mobile email and text messaging users.

A number of handy software tools are bundled with the C2000 including a voice memo recorder, a calculator with unit converter, a memo pad, a calendar and an alarm/world clock.

Imaging and Entertainment
The C2000’s VGA camera features a zoom mode and a 9-shot multi-shot mode for capturing action scenes. Brightness and white balance adjustments are available, as are image enhancements such as a sepia effect. The phone also lets you set screensavers, themes and wallpapers to your tastes. And because it is Java enabled, the C2000 supports games written on the Java platform. Games are available via the Cingular MEdia service.

Vital Statistics
The LG C2000 weighs 3.40 ounces and measures 3.49 x 1.81 x .96 inches. Its lithium-ion battery is rated at up to 2.5 hours of digital talk time, and up to 240 hours of digital standby time. It runs on the 850/1800/1900 MHz GSM/GPRS frequencies. The phone comes with a one year limited warranty.

What’s in the Box
LG C2000 handset, hands-free headset, lithium-ion battery, AC charger, user’s manual.