LG KP500 Cookie Unlocked Phone with 3.2 MP Camera (Brown)--International Version with No Warranty | 
| Brand: LG
Category: Wireless
List Price: $399.99
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Rating:  137 reviews
Sales Rank: 846
Color: Brown
Media: Wireless Phone Accessory
Batteries Included: Yes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 0.5 x 2.2 x 4.2
MPN: 8808992001805
Model: KP500EUBRW
EAN: 8808992001805
ASIN: B001Q3LSVU
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| Features:
| • | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | | • | 3-inch touchscreen with handwriting recognition | | • | 3-megapixel camera/camcorder | | • | Bluetooth stereo music | | • | MicroSD expansion to 8 GB |
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Product Description
3" Full touch screenThe 3.0 inch wide full touch screen is more screen real estate to better enjoy watching videos, playing games, and looking at photos. Bigger is better and that also makes it easier to use by physical touch since larger icons are easier to navigate than smaller ones. Active flash UIThe user interface is so intuitive that users will want to explore and master all of the functions and features of the LG-KP500. The UI allows users to access menus easily and shift around other menus simply and quickly with just one touch. Handwriting & EditingThe easy-to-use smart handwriting recognition function of the LG-KP500 allows users to send text messages without using the touch keyboard. It is possible to write in complicated languages such as Chinese. In the photo mode, users can easily edit their photos with the stylus pen. Motion sensor game Using advanced motion sensor technology, the LG-KP500 adds more fun interactivity to games so users can enjoy mobile entertainment in a more dynamic and exciting way.The games loaded on the LG-KP500 use a motion sensor that requires the user s eye-hand coordination to balance, flip, shift, and twist the handset to play the games. Auto rotating display The QWERTY onscreen keyboard slides into view when the LG-KP500 is held horizontally, and the auto rotating display always shifts images or documents for proper viewing no matter which way the handset is turned. Embedded stylus pen Since the stylus is embedded in the handset, the user instantly write a memo or edit a photo without having to search around for the stylus pen which often gets lost or misplaced. The appearance of the phone is not sacrificed with the embedded, artfully "concealed" in the handset.
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Showing reviews 1-5 of 137
 A good GSM phone for the price July 29, 2009
D. Smith (Michigan USA)
124 out of 125 found this review helpful
I travel frequently back to the UK so this phone works great for me. It is quad-band and GSM phone which means it has a removable sim card that I can use a pay as you go sim card when I go back to the UK, and then switch it back while back in the US. Unfortunately your limited to AT&T or T-Mobile in the US as the other carriers don't use GSM phones, not sure why?. The phone itself which I bought in the UK has an adapter for 110/220v for charging in other countries which is a nice touch from LG (I once fried a US adapter by plugging it into a UK socket, duh!). It comes with a screen protector and the casing feels nice and not too cheap. The touch screen itself is bright and easy to navigate and the inclusion of a stylus that fits in the base of the phone makes it very handy when texting. The phone houses a slot for a micro SD card up to 8gb, which is ample for mp3's and photo's or video's. I don't like that you have to use the supplied headphones in order to listen to music as they aren't that good and would have preferred the ability to use third party phones.
Camera quality isn't that great, but like most phone cameras the quality is grainy, I only use it rarely as I have a good quality digital camera for that. Overall it's a great little phone that is considerably cheaper and less bulkier than the i phone. And if you need accessories then eBay is the place to go, I picked up a great leather case that fits perfectly, and a car charger. I have had the phone now for 7 months and am pleased with it so far.
Update: I recently flashed the phones firmware to the latest version which is V10n and the phone is so much better.
The touch screen works a lot better than before and the slide bar can now be used without having to press hard.
The firmware install is a little tricky and can only be done on a windows operating system, but is well worth the time as the phone's performance is so much better. Do a search for KP 500 firmware v10n update.
Great value phone May 27, 2009
Carlos Aguirre
56 out of 58 found this review helpful
I live outside the US and the phone worked perfectly with Guatemalan Carriers, it is a great value phone has almos every feature built in other smartphones. the only downside is that it doesnt has wifi, but the browser is very good, you can surf every web page, not only mobile sites.
great design not big and bulky like the iphone, its easier to handle when you are speaking.
The only downside is that you need to push a litte hard sometimes in order to move things or activate things, i dont know if it is only my case or thats the way the is. I own it now for three weeks and im loving it, and the touchscreen is getting more responsive over time.
The phone has a lot of features but at least im gonna mention the ones I like the most.
favorite contacts screen
it remembers the number you dial or the ones that call you, so it suggests every time you start dialing.
nice camera
widgets
grat music player
up to 8gb micro sd
Nice phone I highly recommend it.
Impressive! March 14, 2010
Adventurer
14 out of 14 found this review helpful
To start with, I've had this just one week so far & for basic/casual use only. Will not use it for the 'net & haven't tried the camera yet. Edit 4/15 - I like the camera, it works great & pics are clear, with fun editing options. With that said, I absolutely love this phone! It has the functions I was looking for and more. It has many features all explained in detail in the thick booklet it comes with...thanks to LG...I suggest reading it thoroughly with phone in hand to check it all out. It has lots of -helpful tips- & many features with detailed information.
It came with a charger for 100-240v and an adapter that fits well. It's all you need to charge in the US or in other countries. More accessories are included but I suggest -not- trying the screen protector they added separately since it has residue AND it's a bit thick which would make the touch screen less responsive. Also ---> the phone already has a screen protector on it when you take it out the box (the right kind of protector for touch screen), so if you look closely you can tell it's there and no need to remove or replace it. Just wipe clean when needed.
This phone looks a lot nicer then it appears in the pic shown. It has good quality hardware and easy to hold on to, not slippery. The touch screen looks really nice & is very responsive & brings up the menu or whatever you need quickly. Mine does anyway, and there are settings for every thing (I do mean every thing) so you can adjust to your preference. Easy, intuitive, & has many features that make it so nice and capable of doing a lot.
Edit (4-11-10) -- Someone else reviewed saying they could only listen to music with the headphones, but... that's if you start from the widget. If you access your music from the entertainment section instead, you can play it loud and clear w/o the headphones & the info as well as cover art appears on the screen. :)
The side scroll bar takes some getting use to but it works well after practicing a bit. Edit 4/15 - sliding the screen from touch works better. The return/back icon should not have been placed right above the top of the scroller. The backlights longest time for inactivity is 60 seconds, but you can just press the on/off button once and it will be back on & in the same screen/function you were using. That's all minor stuff imo. I got more then I expected for the current price and with a year warranty from cell concepts (ordering directly from Amazon), it is a great deal in my opinion. In checking if support is available or not, I found that Cell Concepts will help & lge web site has support info.
I use T-Mobile and pay as you go service. I find this phone to be reliable & -not- a cheap quality cell that the phone companies offer w/o a contract. An unlocked 'non-branded' phone is much better then a phone directly from the phone companies & retail stores. What I mean by non-branded is, for example, AT&Ts name is not on the hardware, only the manufacturer...like LG is on this phone. I have had an LG flip phone for the past 6 years & it still works, I just wanted to try a newer more functional phone and this one is very nice.
One of the Best, most inexpensive unlocked phones. April 28, 2010
Tyler C (USA)
11 out of 11 found this review helpful
I have been looking for a new phone for the last year, since my old T-Mobile Blast was becoming outdated. So, when I took a trip to Germany and found the LG KP500 there, I was quite curious. I looked up reviews here on Amazon, and after some consideration, bought the phone from a German electronics retailer... And I am sure glad that I did!
Let's get started with the Pros and the Cons of this phone.
PROS:
-Unlocked, Quadband World Phone.
-Inexpensive. I bought the phone for 89, which is comparable to the price here on Amazon.
-Good Quality. Although the phone is small and made of plastic, it has an extremely durable feel.
-Signal Quality. I normally have no signal with T-Mobile's To-Go plan in my house, but I usually have at least 3 bars with this phone. By comparison, my last three phones constantly lost signal in my house.
-Great features. Many features, including a Movie editor, 3MP Camera, Music Player, Video Recorder, Games, Accelerometer, and drawing pad.
-Stylus. Not really necessary, but it really helps with texting and making notes.
-Multiple Apps and Task Manager. You can run more than one app at a time, like Music Player and Camera
-Widgets. On the home page, there is a selection of widgets to choose from. These include: Music Player, World Clock, Clock, Calender, FM Radio, and Notepad.
-Speed Dial Widgets. With a swipe of the finger, the home page changes to a speed dial home page with up to 10 contacts and images.
-Downloadable Apps and Games. The phone is Java based, so you can download .JAR apps from a number of sites to transfer to the phone.
-Expandable Memory via microSD slot (Up to 8gb)
CONS:
-The interface, while very sleek and refined, can become slow due to multiple apps running at once.
-Texting in QWERTY format is a bet annoying at first, due to the small keyboard. But after a while, you get used to it.
My recommendation: If you are looking for a new, unlocked phone at a cheap price, the LG KP500 is for you.
NOTE: I own the silver version of this phone, which doesn't have the rubbery texture.
Love it, Love it, Love it!!! December 19, 2009
CaptiveWildWoman (California USA)
11 out of 12 found this review helpful
I've had the Cookie for about a month now and I am so happy with my purchase!
It was fully charged when I received it and all the mentioned items were in the box, including the charger with adaptor. I slipped my SIM card in (I have T-Mobile Even More service) and it immediately recognized T-Mobile as the carrier; even shows it onscreen!
Spent approximately 20 minutes playing around with the settings as they are organized a bit differently from U.S. phones...for instance, the settings for ring tones are under the "Settings-Profile-Normal" names, not the usual ones we see here. However, it's pretty easy and the touchpad appears to become more responsive with time as you get used to it.
The QWERTY keyboard is great and the accelerometer function works quite well for typing with either [small] fingers or the stylus. People have received my texts promptly, as I have theirs. Anyone considering this phone would do well to check the services their provider offers - if you don't have an Internet plan, well, the phone won't surf the 'Net - I say this because I've seen a couple of complaints about that issue. I don't use my phone for that purpose, just calls and texting, and it's perfectly suited for such. Also, this is NOT a wi-fi or 3G equipped phone, which again suits my needs but perhaps not others...they'll have to spend a bit more for that and sacrifice battery life. Speaking of battery life, I am a fairly heavy talker and only charge my phone every 3-4 days - and it charges in less than a couple hours.
All in all, if you're patient and like to fiddle with new gadgets as I do, you will LOVE this phone. The wallpapers, ringtones and games are really great and again, I'm extremely happy with my little Christmas present to myself!
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