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. It was the first from the LG Rumor line.
Features The LG Rumor/LG Scoop is a phone that was released by Sprint Nextel in September 2007. 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.
Specifications TypeSpecificationModes CDMA 800 / CDMA 1900Weight 4.13 oz (117 g) Dimensions 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 MPTouch Screen NoMemory Phone internal: 16384 KB, Additional MicroSD memory (up to 4 GB)Phone Book Capacity 500 FCC ID --GPS / Location Yes, enabled by defaultDigital TTY/TDD YesHearing Aid Compatible Rating: M3Multiple Languages English, Spanish, Polyphonic Ringtones Yes Vibrate YesBluetooth Supported Profiles: HFP, HSP, OPP, DUN, FTP, OBEXMultiple Numbers per Name YesPicture ID Yes Ringer ID Yes, and text message IDVoice Dialing NoCustom Graphics Yes Custom Ringtones Yes, for Sprint. No (custom ringtones available for purchase on Axcess Apps, standard on Alltel phones )Data-Capable YesFlight Mode Yes Packet Data Technology: 1xRTTWAP / Web Browser Yes, dial up and USB tetheredPredictive Text Entry Technology: T9 PredictiveSide Keys Left side: Volume, CameraMemory Card Slot Card Type: MicroSD up to 4 GBMMS Yes Text Messaging and Picture Messaging Yes, up to 140 characters, 25 recipients at a time, plus picture messagingText Messaging Templates Yes (canned messages)Music Player Yes, Supported Formats: MP3, AAC, AAC+, M4A, MIDEmail YesCamera 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 YesCalculator Yes [basic], plus tip calculatorCalendar Yes, plus world timeVoice Memo Yes, ability to record memo and callsBREW NoGames 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 was 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 LG Rumor LG Rumor 2
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