LG Rumor (original)

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LG Rumor
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LG Rumour (Virgin Mobile Canada)
Slogan Good to be Green
First releasedSeptember 2007;16 years ago (2007-09)
Successor LG Rumor 2
TypeFeature phone
Form factor Slider
Dimensions4.30 in × 2.00 in × 0.70 in (109 mm × 51 mm × 18 mm)
Mass4.13 oz (117 g)
Memory16,384 KB
Battery950 mAh Li-Polymer
Display TFT LCD 176x220 pixels, 262K color
Rear camera1.3 megapixels, no flash
Data inputs Keypad, QWERTY keyboard, Pointing stick, Push buttons

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. [1] It was the first from the LG Rumor line.

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Features

The LG Rumor/LG Scoop is a phone that was released by Sprint Nextel in September 2007. [2] 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. [ citation needed ]

Specifications

TypeSpecification
ModesCDMA 800 / CDMA 1900
Weight4.13 oz (117 g)
Dimensions4.30 in × 2.00 in × 0.70 in (109 mm × 51 mm × 18 mm)
Form FactorSlide, Internal Antenna
Battery LifeTalk: 270 minutes, Standby: 240 hours
Battery TypeLi-Poly 950 mAh
DisplayType: LCD (Color TFT/TFD), 10 line, Colors: 262,144, Size: 176 x 220 pixels
Platform / OSBrew MP
Touch ScreenNo
MemoryPhone internal: 16384 KB, Additional MicroSD memory (up to 4 GB)
Phone Book Capacity500
FCC ID--
GPS / LocationYes, enabled by default
Digital TTY/TDDYes
Hearing Aid CompatibleRating: M3
Multiple LanguagesEnglish, Spanish,
Polyphonic RingtonesYes
VibrateYes
BluetoothSupported Profiles: HFP, HSP, OPP, DUN, FTP, OBEX [3]
Multiple Numbers per NameYes
Picture IDYes
Ringer IDYes, and text message ID
Voice DialingNo
Custom GraphicsYes
Custom RingtonesYes, for Sprint. No (custom ringtones available for purchase on Axcess Apps, standard on Alltel phones )
Data-CapableYes
Flight ModeYes
Packet DataTechnology: 1xRTT
WAP / Web BrowserYes, dial up and USB tethered
Predictive Text EntryTechnology: T9 Predictive
Side KeysLeft side: Volume, Camera
Memory Card SlotCard Type: MicroSD up to 4 GB
MMSYes
Text Messaging and Picture MessagingYes, up to 140 characters, 25 recipients at a time, plus picture messaging
Text Messaging TemplatesYes (canned messages)
Music PlayerYes, Supported Formats: MP3, AAC, AAC+, M4A, MID [4]
EmailYes
CameraResolution: 1.3 MP self-timer, night mode functions / brightness, white balance controls
Streaming VideoYes
Video CaptureYes, 15 second/256 KB "Video Mail" clips, recording time varies by memory card size
AlarmYes
CalculatorYes [basic], plus tip calculator
CalendarYes, plus world time
Voice MemoYes, ability to record memo and calls
BREWNo
GamesYes
Unit ConverterYes

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

Scoop

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