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I can check my email on it, watch TV, listen to music, get turn-by-turn directions while driving, etc. I have had this phone for 1 1/2 years. I really like the phone. on a lightweight phone that easily fits in jeans pockets. Sure, I would like better websurfing capabilities, but for now I will stick with my little LG Muziq and be quite satisfied.
Other: There is also some interesting programs like Music Composer where you can create midi file if you know how. It was five dollars a month for free downloading (call sprint).Battery: Battery life is average. Sprint, however, doesn't make all the ones I list super easy to unlock:-You can create custom ring tones with your own mp3s.-You can put videos on a microSD card and watch them on your phone (I have a 4gb), although the screen is rather small. I believe it is 3 cents per kilobyte.
Signal: I live in a hilly area and signal usually works. There are no shuffle features and nor organization of mp3s - an all around sucky music player as you have to organize the audio files yourself (in the uploading program). Sometimes it works crummy. I have photos of my friends in the front lcd display as well as the inside screen. If you really want to dump a bunch of games on your lg muziq, i'd recommend getting the data plan. While this is annoying, it is not a big problem for me as I just import audio books onto my phone and make sure to upload them in the correct order.
One of the downfalls of this feature is the limited use of Sprint Music Store as an mp3 application/player. This phone definitely above average as far as capabilites and features.Features: This phone has a nice variety of features. Good maybe for emergencies to capture a disaster if you have no other way or to mess around with your phone screen saver. Of course there is no such thing as perfect, but we're coming close. You can change the menu, icons, and background relatively easily.
-There are a vast number of games available from the internet that can be uploaded to your phone, however, beware of data charges for ANYTHING that you download to your phone. Many more to explore. 2-3 days if minimal calling/mp3/games are used. Here is a breakdown of what I feel is ALMOST a perfect phone. However, I like that there is an option to reset the satellite signal, this usually brings back the signal bars.Bluetooth: Haven't had a problem with bluetooth use. Easy to connect and signal.Camera: Not the greatest quality. Not good for concerts or anywhere dark.
If this is one of your factors in getting the phone, I would pass this up. Overall an awesome phone with more features than I need in a phone. You can access these with Memory Card Manager.-You can put mp3s on your phone (via the microSD card). Some features are picky, but can be tolerated with some getting used to. Lots of calling usage + games will give me 1 day of battery life. I have ran out of battery in public on multiple occasions, considering to purchase an additional battery.Interface: Nice, simple, customizable. Alarm clock is also handy, works loud and well.
Some features I mentioned would not be in the manual, rather floating on the internet(do some research).
This phone has been nothing but trouble. I've had to swap it out for a replacement 3 times and I've had to buy 3 different chargers since the chargers seem to come with shorts in them and are easily broken. When charging the phone you have to position the phone just right to charge or the connector wont work, also the side slots to the charger are way to thin, I have to use a screwdriver to flip open the charging cover. This phone is a hassle and a piece of junk.
However, my phone needs to be within 3 ft. It is annoying- but also can be rectified. And, the Muziq's usefulness as a music player depends a great deal on one's ability to plan and create engaging play lists. But, even more damming, is the way in which the Sprint music application makes you play your music.It is extremely cumbersome to listen to music without a preset play list. The sound quality is excellent. Yes, indeed. It is a convenient substitute for the $150 or so IPod Nano.
Either way, I will need a player that more competently plays my music. is a fair amount of music- and the main reason why I have this phone. However, it is not always reliable. The only way to do so is on your computer- and transmit the music and play lists to the Muziq using the 4 gb memory card. Either I will switch to ATT and the IPhone- or, if that proves too expensive in continuing costs- will spring for a dedicated music player & get a cheap, serviceable, no frills phone. of the receiving radio in order for it to work. At least in that it holds the same amount of music. And, if your headphones are substandard- the music will be too.The music transmitter is a nice touch.
results in serious penalties in load time. It however, should not be considered as an IPod substitute. A key here- to reduce battery drain- is to make sure that the phone is set to utilize only the Sprint network for calls. SD mini card memory stick. However, loading music onto the Muziq is best done- quickly & most easily- by using a mini-SD card reader & a 4 gb.
There are many times when it takes me several minutes to pair the phone to the headphones. Let me explain.The bluetooth capability is great. Hope this helps those considering buying this phone. Since you can not mix and play songs & play lists on the fly- it should not be considered an Ipod replacement.
songs on my player. Further, it offers bluetooth capability, a music transmitter, and, of course, a phone- that the venerable IPod just can't provide. I have had this phone for about a year. You may either find yourself not being able to listen to music as much as you want- or conversely, not be able to use your phone to talk as you might wish.
However, you will need to know how to create a mu3 playlist. Just wanted to add my two cents regarding my experience. Now, 4 gb. One can use the shuffle feature to change the order of music within a play list- which does reduce the tendency of the play lists to become stale.And, for those who have interest- Sprint Music does have radio channels which may add to your listening pleasure. To make play lists on the phone itself is really not possible given a library this size.
One can easily listen to up to 5 hours without the battery being drained. This means that you must make play lists. This means that it will not transmit to the typical car stereo. And, there are times when the pairing will deteriorate on its own. This can be done quite easily on the Mac. I have about 1,000 128 kb.
Another reviewer noted that one could not use the Sprint Music software- USB cable to sync music from the Mac to this phone. In other words, I learned the hard way that having music recorded at bit rates above 128 kb. The distance I can travel from the phone- using a Plantronics stereo headset- is about 10-15 ft. One of the reasons one might want a dedicated music player is because of the battery drain playing music may have on your phone. Particularly if your music is recorded at a high bit rate. Use it about every day for music- and the phone.First, I am a Mac user.
I did not think it worth the additional, monthly cost.So, the upshot is that for my needs- at this time- the Muziq has been adequate for me- needing an MP3 player/phone combination. However, when my contract is up a year from now- I will certainly change my player. It is slow loading. The sound from the mono speaker is surprisingly good.However, the Sprint LG Muziq does have some significant drawbacks. The major one being the Sprint Music Store application. I would be happy to give instruction on how to do this on the Mac.
Fortunately, for the Muziq- the battery life is pretty good. However, there is no way to adjust treble & base. Again, the sound can be quite good- depending upon the transmitter receiving the signal.It is also appreciated that the Muziq does have a speaker. The hardware on the Muziq is fine- not so the software.That reminds me. If you allow roaming- it will eat your battery life.
You will get through the prompts until you are given a wait-time and then. Plan on at least a two-hour call to get something accomplished and then prepare yourself to be utterly crazed with anger when you see that nothing was actually done (several times). If you call them today, July 15'th 2008, the system will acually tell you to call back later and HANG UP. A word about Sprint: They used to be the best, and they are now the worst. I'm turning off my phone today. They always say it's fixed but never is.
I have made 5 attempts to fix this and finally gave up.
I'm not surprised at all.
She said she did and of course, it's still on my bill.
The absolute worst.
A telemarketer from Sprint called me trying to sell something and extend my contract, I laughed so hard, that she actually tried to fix my problems.
They got rid of 80 % of their customer service workforce.
Things have appeared on my bill for a year that shouldn't be there.
They're really useless.
That'll take at least 3 hours.
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