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Fire14 · 10-12-2007, 12:00 AM

Sprint Introduces Rumor by LG

USA based Sprint and LG Electronics have announced the upcoming availability of a new phone with a full QWERTY slide keyboard for - Rumor by LG. Operating on the Sprint Vision network, Rumor by LG provides quick access to instant messaging services including AIM, MSN and Yahoo! as well several popular social networking communities, including Facebook and Xanga.

Sprint offers a variety of messaging options beyond text including Voice SMS, which allows customers to record a voice message and send it to any mobile phone, email address, or landline phone just like a text message, and text to landline, which allows Sprint subscribers to send a text message to a landline phone where it is automatically converted to a voice message.

"We are excited to introduce Rumor by LG because it is great-looking, easy-to-use and very affordable," said Danny Bowman, Sprint's vice president of product development. "This device makes it convenient to stay connected to the office or social networks. Rumor will be an ideal gift for teens, parents or busy professionals during the upcoming holiday season."

"In 2006 over 18 billion text messages were sent on a monthly basis in the US, according to CTIA the Wireless Association. Text messaging has become a mainstream vehicle for communication," said Ehtisham Rabbani, vice president of product strategy and marketing at LG. "We are proud to partner with Sprint to bring our consumers the Rumor by LG. This multifaceted device not only makes text messaging effortless with its full QWERTY keypad, but also includes the latest in social networking options, such as Facebook, IM and email."

Rumor by LG is packed with essential features including a 1.3 megapixel camera/camcorder with a 2x digital zoom, Bluetooth and an MP3 player.

Sprint Introduces Rumor by LG

larry · 10-12-2007, 12:32 AM

Yeah I already played around with one 2 weeks ago. It's a nice gadget that doesn't require a plan change if you're on regular Vision. Hopefully this is the start of some better and more stylish phone offerings by Sprint.

~~RJB~~ · 10-12-2007, 8:56 AM

Larry is it something you could see yourself upgrading to?

larry · 10-12-2007, 12:20 PM

Maybe. If I decide to stay with my sweet $10 U/L Vision/sms deal than yes this would be my frist choice right now.

SmArTeStChIlD421 · 10-16-2007, 10:09 PM

the only problem is that it's only Vision its not PowerVision

~~RJB~~ · 10-16-2007, 10:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by larry

Maybe. If I decide to stay with my sweet $10 U/L Vision/sms deal than yes this would be my frist choice right now.

Larry you just need to get sero and a power vision phone lol

larry · 10-16-2007, 11:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RJB

Larry you just need to get sero and a power vision phone lol

I refuse to get a SERO plan. They're for new customers/activations.

speedmaster · 10-31-2007, 10:49 AM

Looks great, I may grab one next week!

Chris
The Amateur Economist & Curmudgeon Blog

10-12-2007, 12:00 AM	#1 (permalink)
Fire14 Easy,Cheap & Sleazy Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Union County NJ Posts: 8,331 Phone(s): Razr V3xx, enV, Adventure, 6010 Provider(s): AT&T, Verizon, T-Mobile ToGo Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Images: 293 My Auctions	LG Rumor to be carried by Sprint Sprint Introduces Rumor by LG USA based Sprint and LG Electronics have announced the upcoming availability of a new phone with a full QWERTY slide keyboard for - Rumor by LG. Operating on the Sprint Vision network, Rumor by LG provides quick access to instant messaging services including AIM, MSN and Yahoo! as well several popular social networking communities, including Facebook and Xanga. Sprint offers a variety of messaging options beyond text including Voice SMS, which allows customers to record a voice message and send it to any mobile phone, email address, or landline phone just like a text message, and text to landline, which allows Sprint subscribers to send a text message to a landline phone where it is automatically converted to a voice message. "We are excited to introduce Rumor by LG because it is great-looking, easy-to-use and very affordable," said Danny Bowman, Sprint's vice president of product development. "This device makes it convenient to stay connected to the office or social networks. Rumor will be an ideal gift for teens, parents or busy professionals during the upcoming holiday season." "In 2006 over 18 billion text messages were sent on a monthly basis in the US, according to CTIA the Wireless Association. Text messaging has become a mainstream vehicle for communication," said Ehtisham Rabbani, vice president of product strategy and marketing at LG. "We are proud to partner with Sprint to bring our consumers the Rumor by LG. This multifaceted device not only makes text messaging effortless with its full QWERTY keypad, but also includes the latest in social networking options, such as Facebook, IM and email." Rumor by LG is packed with essential features including a 1.3 megapixel camera/camcorder with a 2x digital zoom, Bluetooth and an MP3 player. Sprint Introduces Rumor by LG __________________ Laugh Uncontrollably... It clears the mind

10-12-2007, 12:32 AM	#2 (permalink)
larry Go Angels! Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Orange County, CA Posts: 12,870 Phone(s): LG Rumor Provider(s): Sprint Thanks: 11 Thanked 14 Times in 14 Posts Images: 146 My Auctions	Re: LG Rumor to be carried by Sprint Yeah I already played around with one 2 weeks ago. It's a nice gadget that doesn't require a plan change if you're on regular Vision. Hopefully this is the start of some better and more stylish phone offerings by Sprint.

10-12-2007, 8:56 AM	#3 (permalink)
~~RJB~~ Banned Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 7,040 Thanks: 35 Thanked 13 Times in 13 Posts Images: 69	Re: LG Rumor to be carried by Sprint Larry is it something you could see yourself upgrading to?

10-12-2007, 12:20 PM	#4 (permalink)
larry Go Angels! Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Orange County, CA Posts: 12,870 Phone(s): LG Rumor Provider(s): Sprint Thanks: 11 Thanked 14 Times in 14 Posts Images: 146 My Auctions	Re: LG Rumor to be carried by Sprint Maybe. If I decide to stay with my sweet $10 U/L Vision/sms deal than yes this would be my frist choice right now.

10-16-2007, 10:09 PM	#5 (permalink)
SmArTeStChIlD421 Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Reading, PA Posts: 3,639 Phone(s): Motorola RAZR V3m (Red) Provider(s): Sprint Thanks: 4 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Re: LG Rumor to be carried by Sprint the only problem is that it's only Vision its not PowerVision

10-31-2007, 10:49 AM	#8 (permalink)
speedmaster Fresh Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: NY Posts: 20 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: LG Rumor to be carried by Sprint Looks great, I may grab one next week! Chris The Amateur Economist & Curmudgeon Blog

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