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LG Vu vs Iphone 3g
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macrocks
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Jun 22, 2008, 12:45 AM
 
hey guys i was wondering is the iphone 3g really any better than the LG Vu because the iphone 3g does not have mobile tv and the data plan for it is overpriced. i have been thinking about getting the Vu over the iphone 3g what do all of yaw think about that.
     
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Jun 22, 2008, 03:59 AM
 
LG Vu Cell Phone reviews - CNET Reviews

Has a full HTML browser and plays MP3s (thus compatible with most non-DRM'd music stores)
Costs $300 with 2 year contract, and you have to buy a microSD.
Isn't Verizon's 3G much faster and ubiquitous than AT&T's?
No SDK whatsoever.
Stereo Bluetooth.

In conclusion, deciding between the Vu and the iPhone is a real head-scratcher.
     
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Jun 22, 2008, 07:17 AM
 
Seems to lack some of the polish that the iphone has, not as cool and not as many applications. That said, it does look like the a good competitor for the iPhone.

Personally (probably because I'm a mac guy), I'd stick with the iphone. Overall I like the iphone but if the Vu rocks your boat, go for it.
     
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Jun 22, 2008, 09:55 AM
 
I couldn't find any specs for internal storage.

Call me weird, but I like using iTunes for my music, even though I'm forced to for my iPod. It's a good thing it works.

How do you get your music, photos, etc. onto it? Is it compatible with Mac?

Now if Verizon had this one...
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Jun 22, 2008, 11:32 AM
 
Originally Posted by GuyWithACamera View Post
I couldn't find any specs for internal storage.

Call me weird, but I like using iTunes for my music, even though I'm forced to for my iPod. It's a good thing it works.

How do you get your music, photos, etc. onto it? Is it compatible with Mac?

Now if Verizon had this one...
USB mass storage function = it will mount in your OSX filesystem upon connection.
Apparently, you have to provide the storage. It forces you to buy a microSD.
     
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Jun 23, 2008, 10:17 AM
 
I just wish LG phones and macs would play nicely together for calendar and contact syncing. I have an EnV (forerunner to the Vu) and there is no syncing. Looking at Apple's list of compatible phones, there are no LG phones listed. I have also not had any luck with BitPim as was recommended previously.
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