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LG Bliss Video Review
The LG Bliss was recently launched by Bell and as a mid-level touchscreen device (retails for $79.95 on a 3-year plan) this is one to consider. Yes, there are other touchscreen available but this one should be marked nowhere in their marketing material is this competing with the iPhone or labeled an “Apple Eater”. This device stands alone and is the winner in it’s opening price point.
At fist look the Bliss has a large 3-inch touchscreen and only a few buttons: call, answer, back/speaker. Around the device you have the standard buttons such as volume rocker, lock, camera plus the USB to charge. The overall design is nicely shaped with a green band that works all the way around. From what I can tell the entire device is made of plastic and some might say that this makes a device look cheap, but with the Bliss it somehow adds to the appeal. It only weighs in at a light 3.42 ounces with overall dimensions being 107.5 x58 x 11.95mm, so this is also thin. What’s good about the size and weight is that it absolutely does not feel bulky in your pockets or that you’re carrying a brick around.
Heading into the Bliss a added feature to the touchscreen are the customizable home screen. There is a main screen, contacts, shortcuts and multimedia. All of these can be changed and edit so it gives you a sense of personalization. With this said, all the customizations are limited to what LG has allowed. I believe this is the first step in launching the new LG user interface that we will see on the upcoming new LG Chocolate (BL40). The main menu is displayed very intuitive and you basically can charge this up and get going. The ease of use and the incredibly responsive touchscreen has made this fun have.
For some features beyond the usual call (reception and quality we not an issue), contacts, calendar the LG Bliss comes with the ability to store up to 8 GB with a microSD card, perfect for all your music, pictures and videos. The camera is only a 2 megapixel camera with no flash or zoom. The quality is decent and actually come out better than a 2 megapixel would. If you want to view your pics you can simply use the touchscreen and slide your finger in either direction, similar to other touchscreen devices we’ve reviewed. Also, the video quality was good, it was not pixelated at all and sound was nothing to run from.
For all your messaging needs, either text messages (maximum number of character is 140), IM ( Windows Live Messenger or Yahoo! Messenger), plus e-mail (Yahoo! Mail, Gmail, Symaptico, Windows Live Hotmail or any personal e-mail) are all easy to set up… unfortunately the e-mail does cost a monthly fee. When typing a message you can either use the T9 keyboard or turn the device on it’s side and it will switch to a full QWERTY keyboard. Typing will need some practice as the keyboard touchscreen is really responsive. If you make an error typing there is no auto correct so you’ll have to backspace or have some luck using your fingers to the exact letter you want to change.
The web was fast and comes with a full HTML browser so surfing should be a good time. Using the touchscreen to zoom in and out or scrolling down the actual web page makes it easier to use and navigate yourself through. If you do decide to install Opera Mini for a better browsing experience, avoid it. The Bliss gives no option (to-date) that allows for the letters to show up – making the fastest browser on the planet non existent.
In the review you’ll see the games, hear the music plus a short demo of streaming TV. Check it out here:
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thanks so much for the review!
i’m so excited about getting this phone
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What is the best LG DARE or LG BLISS.
THANKS. =D
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Sorry if I’m asking a stupid question, but are you suppose to peel off the plastic tape things at the top bottom and sides of the phone?
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I’ve had the Bliss for almost 2 weeks now and I would highly recommend it if you want a highly functional touch screen phone without dishing the money out for an iphone. The texting takes some getting used to but after about 2 days I found the touch screen easy and efficient to use.
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People complain a lot about the keyboard, saying it’s too hard to use, but I bought it yesterday and already I’m used to it. I love this phone, the only complaint I have it that it unlocks too easily (while in my purse or pocket) and I wish the camera could zoom.
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Lil Reply:
August 24th, 2009 at 11:48 am
the camera could zoom.
when you’re in the camera application, there’s a magnifying glass icon on the left side, click on it and you’ll see a bar at the bottom of the screen with one tree on one end and three tress on the other end. you can scroll that bar to zoom in and out.
does anyone know where i can get a usb cable for the phone to connect it to my computer?
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Evan Reply:
August 24th, 2009 at 2:18 pm
The video camera can zoom, yes. But for some reason the camera won’t. Oh well. And as for the USB, my best guess is that you would have to go to Bell and get one. I had an LG Keybo from Telus originally, and it had a USB which also fits my Bliss, so I lucked out there.
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Lil Reply:
August 25th, 2009 at 4:34 pm
your camera won’t zoom? that’s weird…because i just tried it on my LG Bliss again and both the video camera and camera zooms. :/
however, when i take pictures, sometimes an error message just pops up out of no where saying the memory card is full (i selected the option of saving photos to external memory). But my memory card is 4GB and i have only like 10 photos in there. even under settings it shows that the memory card still has more than 3GB of free space, but the message saying the memory card is full just keeps popping up.
any idea why? is anyone else experiencing this?
zani Reply:
August 26th, 2009 at 6:07 pm
The camera can zoom when the resolution setting is set to either of the two lower settings. If it is set to the highest resolution, it can not zoom, as the camera only has digital zoom capabilities, not optical zoom.
this phone is the bomb!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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So far i have no been a fan of this phone. Can’t put Opera Mini on it. Touch screen in finicky. No Data cable means no MP3’s or custom ringers. Save your money and buy something better. Wish I did.
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can you get live tv with the bliss ?
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I bought the LG Tritan and you couldnt chagne the brown color behind the contacts. I noticed that it looks the same way with this phone. Do you know if you can change that ugly brown color in the background?
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Hi, You cannot change the brownish colour of the menu’s. Im not a fan of it either but its something im ok with living with considering all of the phones strengths.
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