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TELUS LG Keybo2 Video Review
The LG Keybo2 is another messaging device that was recently launched by TELUS. This is an improvement from the original Keybo in both style and in features.
The overall look of the Keybo2 has a nice candybar style to it and also flips open to reveal a full QWERTY keyboard. On the outside you’ll notice that they keys are really big, have a good feel to them so you won’t get frustrated when using them or mistyping. The external screen is 1.56 inches and has a resolution of 160×96. Although it’s incredibly small it does have a few good features, such as getting to the applications you want faster, quick access to contacts or viewing your pics. In addition, on the front a directional pad have been provided in a silver/chrome colour that brings some much need style enhancements to it.
When you flip open the device you see a large 2.6 inch screen (original Keybo was only 2.4 inches). The resolution is 320×240 and comes through handy when using it for your text messages/e-mail/IM. For viewing pictures the screen was nice and the 3.0 megaixel camera really showed its value. However, for videos I found that the quality came up really pixelated and grainy. Although the audio portion was good, viewing vids on the Keybo2 screen could use some improvements.
The keyboard is nicely layed out. Four-row QWERTY keyboard with quick access to your favorites makes this simple to use. They keys feel good, in between a rubbery feel and a matte feel keys. On the right hand side of the keyboard you’ll see a directional pad (similar to the front of the device) with buttons also for the call answer/hangup, voice recorder and speakerphone. I still think these should be switched in placement on the device for a more intuitive use. There are also a couple soft keys that make using the Keybo2 easier. Overall the keyboard is well designed with the only thing really that they could have made bigger was the space bar.
In the video review we go over the messaging features: IM, e-mail, and text messages (Maximum number of characters is 1,000), Music player, pictures/video and web. Check it out here:
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does this phone let you play music while sendind and receiving text messages?
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Hi ersin,
Yes you can play the music while sending and receiving text messages.
MobileSyrup
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Any word on if/when the LG EnV Touch will be coming to Canada?
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Can you text from the number pad on the front while closed? T9 Style? Can you video demo this?
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ashley Reply:
August 27th, 2009 at 12:41 am
I have this phone and yes, you can send texts with the keyboard closed… just use the numebr pads
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im just got the Keybo2 and i have no clue how to upload music to my phone< another question can u make ur music into ringtones
plz give me any ways to sync my music on here
much appreciated
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I love, love love this phone.
Pros: I love how it opens like a book instead of sliding. I talk with the phone resting on my shoulder a lot and sliders always shift opened on other phones. Two: The large screens are amazingly clear. Three: the keypad is really simple to use and you get used to it really quickly. Four: Signal strength is strong. I can receive/use the phone in the basement as well as I can above ground, no skipping…
Cons: I’m not a fan of light and the phone lights up when it charges. I usually charge when I’m sleeping and the light drives me nuts. Flipping it over doesn’t really work and I wish there was a way to turn it off completely (without turning off the phone).
Two: it’s a little too new so there isn’t a case for the phone and you can’t download any games yet… telus’ technical support isn’t very familiar with the phone and can’t really help trouble shoot…
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i have this phone and for some reason it will not allow me to send a text message that is over 100 characters long…..
any ways on how to fix that or why its doing that
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just wondering how to upload music onto this phone. I tried pluging in the USB cable to my computer and it says that it cant find hardware?? help me please lol
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hey i was wondering about how new is this phone and can i play/hold games and music on it ans does it have a toch screen??
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I was looking into this phone, and I was wondering do you know how many text messages/picture messages does it hold in it’s inbox?
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