LG PM-225

Like the Samsung t309, the LG PM-225 skips the antenna to achieve a sleek design, but in this case you can take your pick of a red or silver front. Unfortunately, the narrow body of this 3.4-ounce clamshell creates a cramped dialpad. Images captured by the VGA camera looked decent for a budget phone, especially in well-lit environments. Once you’ve saved that snapshot, sending it off to another phone or e-mail address with Sprint’s Picture Mail service is a snap. The PM-225 supports Photo Caller ID, but only on the internal display. When you want to talk while driving, dial your contacts with your voice and hold a hands-free conversation using the built-in speakerphone. In our tests, the PM-225 delivered above average call quality but took over a minute to download Jamdat Bowling 2 on Sprint’s older 1xRTT network.

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