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Rumor 2
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ManufacturerLG Electronics
PredecessorRumor
Form factorSlide
Dimensions4.4 in x 2.1 in x 0.7 in
Mass4.2 ounces (120 g)
Removable storagemicroSD
Battery950 mAh Li-Pol
Display176 x 220 px TFT LCD
Rear camera1.3 Megapixels
ConnectivityBluetooth 1.2 / microUSB
Data inputsQWERTY keyboard

The LG Rumor 2 is a Sprint Nextel messaging phone manufactured by LG Electronics. It is available in black titanium, vibrant blue, and orange (not available from Sprint). Both black and blue are available in Sprint and were released in March 2009. The regular price of the phone is $249.99. But, after $170 instant savings and a $50 mail-in rebate, the new price is $29.99 with a 2-year contract. Phone prices can change anytime by the choice of sellers.[1]

It is the follow up of the LG Rumor (LX260) that came out in September 2007. The Rumor 2 has been updated from the original version. Although it is a bit bigger and slightly heavier, the QWERTY keyboard has been adjusted to have 4 full lines of the keyboard enabling more space for texting. The front keys have been polished to make what the critics say a glossier and more stylish look.[2]

Features[edit]

Main Features[edit]

Like the original Rumor, the Rumor 2 has many features including a slide-out QWERTY Keyboard in addition to the standard 12-button keypad, a 1.3 megapixel camera, and a 320x240 pixel screen. The QWERTY keyboard easily slides out from the right. The screen rotates as the keyboard opens.[3]

Special Features[edit]

The digital camera does not have an LED flash, but does include black and white, negative, and sepia color tones as well as various fun frames. It is very similar to the original Rumor camera. There is a self-timer, night mode functions/ brightness, and white balance controls (as mentioned above). The Rumor 2 is Bluetooth-compatible, supports MP3 music formats and Sprint Navigation (Sprint’s map service).[4][5]

Storage[edit]

The phone supports up to 16GB of storage via the MicroSD port on the right side of the phone. It can hold up to 600 contacts with additional numbers, notes, and email addresses.[6][7]

Keyboard[edit]

The QWERTY keyboard on the Rumor 2 is vital to the selling of the phone. The keyboard has 4 rows of keys. The number keys now have their own row, as opposed to the old keyboard where they had to share a row on the top. The keys are still made with rubber. Unlike the original Rumor, the improved keyboard includes arrow keys for easier navigation and the “enter” and “back” button.[8]

Entertainment[edit]

The Rumor 2 offers many different sources of entertainment. From the sprint website, there are 100 games to pick from with different prices. Messaging is the main source of entertainment from the phone. The Rumor 2 is known for its convenient messaging. The Rumor 2 also allows mobile email. Any email domain is allowed for access. The music player on the phone can hold up to 4,000 songs using the MicroSD chip.[9]

Specifications[edit]

Type Specification[10][11][12]
Weight 4.2 oz
Dimensions 4.4" x 2.1" x 0.7"
Form Factor Slide
Talk Time 5 hr
Display Type: LCD (Color TFT/TFD), 10 line, Colors: 262,144, Size: 176 x 220 pixels
Memory Phone internal: 16384KB, Additional MicroSD memory (up to 16 GB)
Phone Book Capacity 600
GPS / Location Yes, enabled by default
Digital TTY/TDD Yes
Hearing Aid Compatible Rating: M3
Multiple Languages English, Spanish
Vibrate Yes
Bluetooth Supported Profiles: HFP, HSP, OPP, DUN, FTP, OBEX
Multiple Numbers per Name Yes
Picture ID Yes
Ringer ID Yes, and text message ID
Voice Dialing No
Custom Graphics Yes
Custom Ringtones No
Data-Capable Yes
Flight Mode Yes
Packet Data Technology: 1xRTT
WAP / Web Browser Yes, dial up and USB tethered
Predictive Text Entry Technology: T9 Predictive
Side Keys Left side: Volume, Camera
Memory Card Slot Card Type: MicroSD up to 16GB
MMS Yes
Text Messaging Yes, up to 160 characters, 25 recipients at a time
Music Player Yes, Supported Formats: MP3, AAC, AAC+, M4A, MID
Camera Resolution: 1.3
Video Capture No
Alarm Yes
Calculator Yes
Calendar Yes
Voice Memo Yes, ability to record memo and calls
BREW No
Games Yes
Unit Converter Yes

Availability[edit]

Popularity[edit]

The Rumor 2 is slowly becoming more popular after Sprint announced the Rumor would no longer be sold with their plan. [13]

Colors[edit]

So far, the only company that offers the Rumor 2 is Sprint Nextel and there are only 3 available colors (Black Titanium, Vibrant Blue, and Orange).[14]

References[edit]

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