Tracfone LG 600g ReviewBluetooth compatible Prepaid Cell Phone with Camera and Voice RecorderSearch This Site: The unique Tracfone LG 600g phone features a camera, Bluetooth headset compatibility and a voice recorder. This HAC M3 rated phone can store up to 1000 phonebook entries and comes with Tracfone's Double Minutes for life offer.
But first let's start with some basic info. BasicsSize and WeightThe LG 600g measures 1.79 x 3.89 x 0.54 inches and weighs a little over 3 ounces.Battery lifeThe included Lithium-ion battery lets you talk for up to 6.5 hours, and the battery lasts on standby for up to 13 days.AccessoriesYou can order a universal accessory pack that includes a wired handsfree headphone/mic and a car charger. You have to buy a Bluetooth-compatible wireless headset separately.Reasons to Get ItHere are the main attractions of the new Tracfone LG 600g. You can get an LG 600G phone for $19.99 and receive double minutes for life!
Bluetooth enabledThe LG 600g is compatible with those Bluetooth headsets you stick on your ear. They come in handy when you’re in the car and need a hands-free device, or when you’re in the street and want to look like you’re talking to yourself.Hands-free Speaker phoneIf you don’t have a Bluetooth headset, you can always use the phone’s hands-free speaker phone. Useful in the house or on smooth roads (gets too noisy otherwise).If you’re not using the phone at the moment for talking or texting, you can take pictures. VGA cameraYes it’s got a VGA-resolution camera. That’s good enough resolution to take a quick snap and send it off via picture message to someone’s phone or email address (at the cost of two units), but it’s not good enough for a print you can frame.And once you’re done with the fun, you can use the voice recorder to make a few notes to remember. Voice RecorderThe Tracfone LG 600g's voice recorder is a unique (as far as I can tell) feature among prepaid phones. (Note, this feature is now available on some other phones.) Presumably it is useful for making shopping lists, etc. I can’t imagine it being marketed for making notes for business use, but I suppose you can use it that way.Record contact infoFor example, I sometimes don’t ask for contact info because it’s such a distraction to enter it, but hey, it actually might be useful to just record contact information using the Voice Recorder and then enter it later at your leisure in the LG600g’s phonebook!Phonebook with up to 1000 entriesSince it’s a newer phone, it’s naturally got a bit more memory. In this case, that means you can store up to 1000 entries in its phonebook.More ReasonsSome standard and some new features may make your decision a little easier.Data ServicesThis Tracfone LG 600g is compatible with some data services such as news, sports and weather. Generally speaking, Tracfone is quite restrictive in what sites you can access through their web/data services, so make sure to call up customer service to make sure you’ll be getting what you expect.Hearing Aid Compatible (HAC) Rating: M3This phone has been tested for hearing-aid compatibility and been given an M3 rating. That’s good but not great. Take a look at the LG200C if you want a Tracfone with an M4 rating.RatesThis is a single rate for Local, Nationwide Long Distance, Roaming and even come international calls. Phone calls cost one unit per minute of calling. It cost 0.33 units to send and receive text messages. Data services described below have their own dollar rates which are a little more complicated.Double Minutes for LifeThe Tracfone LG 600g comes with double minutes for life. That mean you get double the number of airtime units listed on the airtime card you buy whether online or in a store.Downloadable ringtones and graphicsWhile Tracfone doesn't offer the greatest selection of downloadable graphics and ringtones, you might be able to find something to please your eyes and ears. The graphics are targeted to the younger crowd, however.Quick RundownHere's a quick rundown of some of the basic features and how they might still be useful - there's a reason why they're there. See the . . .LG 600g ManualTracfone LG 600g user manual (pdf), for a complete description.Text MessagingAll phones have this now, but you still have to be careful as what you write can eventually be forwarded to other recipients.Vivid Color DisplayOf course it has a color display. You can be the judge of how vivid it is.Vibrating AlertHave pity on your fellow diners and movie-goer and set it on vibrate, or at least Vibrate and then Ring as I do.Voice mailStreamlined Tracfone voice mail goes straight to the messages without annoying menus. You can even check it from a landline.Call WaitingIt’s sometimes quicker to answer someone right away in case they don’t leave voice mail.Caller IDKnow who’s calling.Alarm ClockDon’t miss that morning appointment especially if it’s a playdate.Stop WatchLet’s see how long it takes you to run those laps.CalculatorCount up your savings SummaryThe Tracfone LG 600g is one of their most attractive offerings yet with a unique combination of features which may make it worth your while.Thanks for reading this review. Update
I checked on 02/18/2010. They again had some reconditioned units in stock, so you might still be able to. get an LG 600G phone for $19.99 and receive double minutes for life!Already have one?Great! Why not tell us about it? Head on over to the LG 600g Questions and Reviews page to share your opinions or ask any questions about this phone.
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