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View Full Version : The AT&T LG eXpo Unboxing and First Impressions


Jason Dunn
12-29-2009, 09:15 PM
<p><object width="600" height="360" data="http://www.youtube.com/v/q81xO4fxVpA&amp;ap=%26fmt=18" type="application/x-shockwave-flash"><param name="src" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/q81xO4fxVpA&amp;ap=%26fmt=18" /></object></p><p>This is a two-part unboxing and first impressions video of the <a href="http://www.wireless.att.com/cell-phone-service/cell-phone-details/?device=LG+eXpo(TM)+-+Silver&amp;q_sku=sku4220493" target="_blank">AT&amp;T LG eXpo</a>. The LG eXpo is a Windows phone, running Windows Mobile 6.5, and runs on the AT&amp;T GSM network. It's a quad-band GSM phone, and a tri-band 3G phone, supporting the 850/1900/2100 bands. It's the first smartphone to be sold in North America that features the Qualcomm "SnapDragon" processor, which runs at 1024 mhz. The LG eXpo has a slide-out QWERTY keyboard, 512 MB of ROM, 256 MB of RAM, GPS, Bluetooth, 802.11b/g WiFi, and is 0.63 inches thick. <MORE /></p><p><object width="600" height="360" data="http://www.youtube.com/v/Iy7hbGIhdEo&amp;ap=%26fmt=18" type="application/x-shockwave-flash"><param name="src" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/Iy7hbGIhdEo&amp;ap=%26fmt=18" /></object></p><p>One of the more interesting things about this phone is the Pico Projector, an optional accessory - watch for my video on that coming up soon!</p><p><em>Jason Dunn owns and operates <a href="http://www.thoughtsmedia.com/" target="_blank">Thoughts Media Inc.</a>, a company dedicated to creating the best in online communities. He enjoys <a href="http://photos.jasondunn.com/" target="_blank">photography</a>, mobile devices, <a href="http://www.jasondunn.com/" target="_blank">blogging</a>, digital media content creation/editing, and pretty much all technology. He lives in Calgary, Alberta, Canada with his lovely wife, and his sometimes obedient dog. He likes gadgets.</em></p><p><em></em><img src="http://images.thoughtsmedia.com//ppct/auto/1240336793.usr1.gif" /></p><p><strong>Do you enjoy using new hardware, software and accessories, then sharing your experience with others? Then join us on the <a href="http://www.thoughtsmedia.com/reviewteam.php" target="_blank">Thoughts Media Review Team</a>! We're looking for individuals who find it fun to test new gear and give their honest opinions about the experience. It's a volunteer role with some great perks. Interested? <a href="http://www.thoughtsmedia.com/reviewteam.php" target="_blank">Then click here for more information.</a></strong></p><p><img src="http://images.thoughtsmedia.com//ppct/auto/1240336793.usr1.gif" /></p>

3DPiper
12-29-2009, 10:53 PM
Nice unboxing review!

I am seriously thinking about getting this phone.. I have a Fuze now and have held out for something better than the Tilt2..

One question: Does it have a digital compass? I see some reviews that say it does and some that say it doesn't..

Also: please give us a picture and video quality example! I read that the video capture is 640x480, I was hoping for 720p..

Thanks!

-Matthew

wmm
12-30-2009, 01:46 AM
Until Jason finishes his full review, you can check out the PhoneArena.com review (http://bit.ly/8211gh); it has some sample photos.

That review is somewhat light on detail about the video recording capabilities; however, a friendly person on another forum emailed me a sample video taken at maximum resolution, and it's 640x480 at 20 fps: not completely fluid, but looks pretty nice.