Hi Dane, I know this message goes back a way, but I saved it because it seemed interesting. Do you still use this phonne? Is it still available? Is there a model that is simillar that has superseeded it? I think I know the answer to the last question, Does it run with a speech program, no!
P. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Dane Trethowan" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "PC audio discussion list." <pc-audio@pc-audio.org> Sent: Monday, July 02, 2007 12:14 AM Subject: The LG tu-500 mobile phone, some interesting features > Ok, for those who want a cheap mobile phone and aren't too interested > in having it talk, rahter they could use some accessability features > and good audio, then this phone may be something worth looking at. I > should also point out that it may not be available in the U.S. but > I'm sure something similar will be. > Firstly, this phone is compatible with 3 different network standards, > Telstra's Next G, 3G networks and GSM networks so its safe to say > that you'll pretty much have the "world in your hands" when it comes > to coverage. > Next, the phone has very big keys, not terribly raised up because the > phone is a "flip" type but raised up enough all the same and > certainly, the keys are easily identifiable. > I've had this phone for just over a month, I've not read the manual > in any way but yet, I'm amazed at the power I've been able to unlock > particularly when it comes to audio aspects of the phone. Firstly, > I've found that the phone gives off different sounds depending on > what's appearing on the display, if the phone is prompting you for > something then you'll hear a "Prompt" sound, if you've made an error > in entering details then you'll hear a distinct "error" sound or if > you your entry is correct or confirmed then you'll hear a distinct > "confirmation" or "ok" sound. > The speaker phone or "hands-free" facility is the best I've yet seen > on a mobile device, just make your call, press the "ok" button and > its activated so you can conduct live talkback <smile> > > This phone has stereo speakers and yep it can play MP3 files, this is > what I'm truly excited about. I've been able to transfer books from > my computer using Blue Tooth to the phone, when all files have been > received and I've pressed the "OK" button, the files have started > playing. This phone has dedicated controls for the MP3 player on the > lid so you can easily navigate what you've put onto your memory card, > the phone will take up to 2 gig mini SD cards which ain't bad, I've > been able to put 5 books on so far and that does me enough for a > couple of days. > Volue is easily adjusted with up and down buttons on the side of the > phone and I've learnt the menu shortcuts which allow me to "delete" > all the MP3 files on the memory card so I can "start-over" with the > blue tooth transfer once I've finished playing my books. So that's > really the "very basic" of MP3 players I suppose and of course, the > phone comes with a pair of stereo headphones. > I'm quite happy to answer any further questions if I can but if you > want any furhter information in the meantime then visit http:// > www.lg.com.au > > > > > ****************************** > > > Dane Trethowan > > From Melton Victoria Australia > > Email [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > phone uk 0121 288 4976 > > Phone/tty (+61 3) 9747 975 > > Fax +61 3 9743 7954 > > mobile/sms: +61425 777 508 > > Skype: callto:grtdane12 > > msn: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > > ****************************** > > > > > > > > -------------------------------- > > Join the fight against spam! Have your ISP enable client/server > authentication. > > -------------------------------- > > Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... > http://www.pc-audio.org > > To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > > Jonathan Mosen List Founder Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... http://www.pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
