COLEMAN Lantern with Fan and AM/FM Radio 841-321

COLEMAN Lantern with Fan and AM/FM Radio 841-321
Manufacturer: Coleman
Product Type: CE

Editorial Review:
Product Description
The Coleman Company manufactures and distributes products for camping, backpacking, tailgating, backyard grilling and other outdoor leisure-time activities. PRODUCT FEATURES:AM/FM Radio;2 Lanterns - Flashlight & Tube;2 Speed Fan;Re-chargeable Battery and Re-charger Included.

Average customer rating: 3.0

Phone makes loud, annoying sound at startup/shutdown
Bluetooth won't connect
Good value
Great Phone with a lot of well-rounded features
Tradeoffs ...

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Manufacturer: Cingular
Product Group: Wireless
Binding: Wireless Phone
ASIN: B000K2EX1K
2006-10-10

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Amazon.com Product Description

If you're looking for superior multimedia capability wherever you go, and don't want to take out a second mortgage, look no further than the LG CU400. Loaded all the latest cell phone technology, this quad-band world phone with domestic UMTS capabilities will allow you to download data at speeds only dreamed of before. In fact, because the CU400 supports the UMTS protocol for high-speed data transfer, you'll be able to stream TV, video, and more, straight to the CU400.

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And how about some video on the go? Cingular Video makes it possible. </td></tr> </table> Other key features include Bluetooth technology, Cingular Push to Talk compatibility, and a 1.3 megapixel camera. Packaged in a stylish clamshell design, the CU400 phone is the ultimate multimedia device, and the perfect complement to Cingular Wireless service.

Design
The CU400 design takes the standard clamshell form factor to the next level with its impressive media and data capabilities while maintaining a stylish exterior. A large 176 x 220 color display with over 65,000 colors dominates the inside of the top cover. The outside cover of the handset sports a supplementary 96 x 64 full-color display that can display pictures, time, call information, battery and signal strength, and more. A 1.3 megapixel camera lens is housed above the external display, while most of the phone's features and on-screen menus are controlled by a five-way center button on the handset's backlit control pad. Lastly, the right side of the phone houses the Push to Talk button, as well as up/down volume controls.

Calling Features
The CU400's internal phone book can hold up to 500 contacts while the phone's picture ID system allows you to assign pictures to your most common callers. It also supports polyphonic ringtones, and comes stock with 10 unique ringtones built right into the unit, while more ringtones can be downloaded from Cingular Wireless' MEdia Net service. For times when you want to be discreet, there's a vibrating alert, and a built-in speakerphone makes it easy to talk without having the phone to your ear. Meanwhile, voice activated dialing makes calling your friends, family, and associates as easy as saying their names.

Because the CU400 is Bluetooth enabled, wireless headsets can be configured with the phone for total handsfree operation.

The CU400 is fully compatible with Cingular's latest Push to Talk technology, a feature that allows you to place calls with the simple touch of a button (Cingular Push to Talk charges apply). Cingular's Push to Talk feature lets you see whether family, friends, and coworkers are available to talk before you call, while the feature also lets you place a call individually, or call everyone at once via group call. Need to stay hands free? The unit's Push to Talk feature is fully compatible with your favorite Bluetooth headset.

Messaging, Internet and Tools
The CU400 is a messaging and wireless Internet powerhouse. With UMTS and HSDPA support built right into the phone, you'll be streaming and downloading at speeds so fast your head will spin. Used in combination with one of Cingular's MEdia Max plans that supports Cingular Video (additional Cingular charges apply), the CU400 will allow you to play high-quality news clips, sports clips, weather clips, and more--right on your phone. And with Cingular's exclusive partnership with HBO Mobile and HBO Family Mobile, you'll never be at a loss for something good to watch.

Into sending and receiving pictures, text, graphics, and sound and video via messages? When used in combination with the phone's built-in still and video cameras, MMS opens up a whole new world of messaging fun. Instant messaging is also supported via AOL Instant Messenger, MSN Messenger, Yahoo! Messenger, and ICQ (Cingular messaging charges apply). There's also a built-in web browser for MEdia Net downloads and mobile web browsing. Cingular's MEdia Net service lets you do more than just stream videos--it 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.

Getting on the Internet is easy with the CU400. When used with a Cingular data plan and the phone's Bluetooth or USB data capability, the phone can be used as a wireless modem for laptops and PDAs. And as an added convenience, voice and data features can be used simultaneously--so you'll never have to worry about missing that important call.

A number of handy software tools are bundled with the CU400 including a voice memo recorder, a calculator with a unit conversion feature, a calendar and an alarm clock. The CU400 will also allow you to upgrade the phone's software over the air without ever having to plug the phone into anything.

Imaging and Entertainment
The CU400 features support for Java based games and applications, so you'll never be at a loss for something fun to do. And because the phone supports MobiRadio, in addition to streaming video and TV, you can listen to your favorite radio station via the supported digital radio service--great for times when you feel like listening to new music (additional Cingular charges apply).

The phone's 1.3 megapixel camera features a 4x zoom, image quality options, a camcorder mode, and an auto-timer so you can be in your pictures, too. Capture stills and then send them to your friends via MMS messaging or email, or to your PC via USB or Bluetooth. The CU400 also supports custom graphics for wallpapers so you can dress up the phone to suit your fancy.

Lastly, the CU400 sports an airplane mode feature, which allows you to safely use the non-wireless functions of a phone (such as music, games or organizer functions) on an airplane during flight.

UMTS Wireless Broadband Coverage
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Warning: If you want to enjoy the full audio and video capabilities of your UMTS phone, please select a MEdia Max service plan option during checkout. If you do not sign up for a MEdia Max service plan option, you will be paying per KB when you use the over-the-air UMTS audio and video features on your phone (upwards of $10 per minute). Vital Statistics
The LG CU400 weighs 3.27 ounces and measures 3.36 x 1.89 x 0.90 inches. Its lithium-ion battery is rated at up to 5 hours of digital talk time, and up to 300 hours of digital standby time. It features domestic UMTS with HSDPA capability, and runs on the 850/900/1800/1900 MHz GSM/GPRS/EDGE and 850/1900 WCDMA frequencies. The phone comes with a one year limited warranty.

Customer Reviews:

Phone makes loud, annoying sound at startup/shutdown.......2007-04-21

I just got this phone, plus I intend to use it only as a phone, not for web browsing or anything, so I can't review a lot of the features. But one thing has jumped out at me as a major problem: the phone makes a very loud, annoying sound every time you turn it on and off. I searched the menus and the manual for some way to turn the sound off, or at least down, and found nothing. Finally I emailed the manufacturer, and they told me the sound cannot be disabled or turned down. That's just idiotic and shows a real lack of respect for customers who want to be able to control their phone's volume. The alternative is to leave it in silent mode all the time, but then (obviously) I can't hear it ring.

Otherwise, the speaker seems to work well, and so far I haven't managed to accidentally push the Push To Talk button (which on my last phone was placed in a way that you couldn't help but push it every time you picked up the phone). However, the screen is kind of small and makes it pretty hard to see the number of bars you're getting. This phone seems to get fewer bars than my last phone, although I don't really hear a difference in the sound quality. It also seems to take a longer time to charge -- plus, the charger is not Energy Star rated, so it's using more electricity than it needs to.

Overall, I'm not happy with this phone, and I wish I made a different choice.

Bluetooth won't connect.......2007-04-16

This is a great phone that actually works in my office building and in my server room ( I am in the IT department). I have been through two phones and the phone and my computer will see each other, I can not transfer a file. They will not connect. It will not connect with my headset or my GPS. Cingular and Lg have been no help. other phones have connected via bluetooth to these devices, so it has to be the phone.

Good value.......2007-02-14

We bought 5 of these for our family two months ago. We were previously Nokia and Motorola users. We made the transition fairly easily. Pluses: big keypad, big, bright display, decent sound quality EXCEPT for the speakerphone, nice camera with video. Minuses: iffy batteries (one phone had to have the battery replaced within two weeks), poor quality speakerphone, annoying placement of PTT button, too much emphasis on web access functions for those of us who don't like using a phone for our internet connections. Bottom line: if you're looking for a good, cheap phone that does all of the basic things well and has a nice set of extra features to play with, this is the one for you!

Great Phone with a lot of well-rounded features.......2007-01-03

I got this phone as a christmas gift, and, aside from the battery issue my first one had, this is an absolutely terrific and easy to use phone. the keypad is the best i have seen on any phone, and the size of the screen is perfect. I had my previous phone, a samsung x4217 or whatever it was, for well over 4 years, and i had just about had it with that phone, so pretty much anything was an upgrade. All i wanted from my new phone was a screen on the outside to show the time, and a camera that i could quickly pull out and snap a quick pic of something, and this has both. this phone also has a video camera, which is a great extra feature. the outside screen doesn't have any fancy bells and whistles, it just shows the time and whatever symbols you have at the top of the interior screen. this phone has great sound quality, and the speaker phone works like a champ. the ringer is nice and loud, and being able to use the bluetooth to send sound files to my phone, instead of downloading tones from cingular for an arm and a leg, is another great bonus. We also signed up for the multimedia package, which nets you unlimited internet and Cingular Video access. Cingular Video is great for espn mobile and cnn quickies, along with funny shorts from shows like letterman, family guy, and the brak show.

at the end of the day this is just a phone, and it does everything that a phone should do, ie. not drop calls and it has great sound quality. it doesn't do any particular added bonus that great, but it does all of them well, and that's how it should be. if you are looking for an inexpensive phone with a lot of well-rounded features, this is by far the one to get.

Tradeoffs ..........2006-12-12

I've had my share of cell phones. Before getting the LG CU400, I had a Sony/Ericsson 500A. I loved that phone but S/E's Customer Service stunk! (Because of a SyncManager database error, they said I had to reinsall the O/S to fix the problem! Yea, right!!!) The LG CU400 has a progressive ringtone. Right now, you can't change that. From what I understand per LG, Cingular made this an LG-requirement of their phones. It's annoying when I hear someone else's phone do that, especially when no one answers the phone! It doesn't have a quick-lock feature (that I can find.) The Contacts are laid out in a wierd way (to me.) Name1/H, Name1/W, Name1/M, and so on. (H=Home, W=Work, M=Mobile, and so on.) I don't know if that's because the data was on the SIM and isn't 'loaded' into the phone, itself, yet, or what. I do like the location of the speaker button - a one-touch feature. When the phone is closed, pressing any button on the side will display the date/time. It's not in color - No biggie. It's a PTT (Push-To-Talk) phone. (I didn't buy that capability ...) When you dial a phone number, the numbers are pretty big. It has an external antenna. My last phone had an internal antenna. I didn't buy insurance in case I drop it and it breaks, or something. It's possible that can happen. It's not a Razor but it's thin. The internal display is very clear! I let the fully-charged phone run out the battery and, twice, it's lasted only 4 days with very minimal use. Your call history is a couple of buttons down the menu-path, no biggie. The speaker gets fuzzy at about 4 out of 7 bars. You can't accidentally take pictures of inside your pocket or handbag. I don't use the download capabilities of the phone for anything. I don't IM. I just use the phone as a phone. So, I'm not going to comment on those features. The 'door' that needs to be opened for charging is very flimsy! I can see it breaking off very easily. You'll want to 'turn' it 90 degrees UP to get it out of the way of the charger-cable. There's no holster, yet, because it's so new. There is a data-cable that can be used from another phone, so I'm told. Be sure to ask about the peripheral hardware BEFORE you buy in case you need to have it right away. All the peripherals may not be available yet.

In sum, it's not a bad phone. The ascending ring, the external antenna, and the fuzzy speaker, so far, hold me from giving this phone a Rating of 4. It's above average but I don't think it deserves a 4. I'll try the phone for a while and then try the Samsung C417. It's all about tradeoffs.

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