LG Incite Vs. LG Vu Vs. Samsung Eternity

[wattsupdoc]

My contract come up for renewal with att soon. I'll be upgrading. I'm looking at actually 3 phones. All the new touch screen jobs. The LG Incite, Vu and Samsungs Eternity. I get so frustrated trying to compare phones as there's no set uniform fashion for the details to be presented. I mean you get lost trying to compare the different specifications. So you guys help me out will ya. I am most likely leaning to the LG Incite right now. My buddy has the Vu and so do a few others I know. I have tinkered with them a little and the Vu's seem great. The thing is the Incite seems like a much more powerful phone. With extended battery time, ability to handle more memory via SD card. The Vu can do 4gb, the Incite 32gb. I'll never use the 32gb, but it's nice to know I could if I wanted. Now the Samsung Eternity seems to be a "middle of the road" between these two...

Any of you have any of these phones? What do you think about them? Any one actually watch TV on theirs? How does that work? Does the Vu's battery seem to hold up long enough for your use? How do these compare to each other?

 

[reefforbrains]

What features do you look for in a phone?
I am a smartphone nut so I know how geeky it gets when comparing different phones.
Is the phone for work or play?

 

[wattsupdoc]

It for work, but I don't need that many features in it. I need to be able to see missed calls, as well as dialed and received numbers. As I don't store everyone's number that calls me. I need a calculator and alarm on it, and battery life is important. But it's not that big of a deal as my truck is always nearby to charge it up. It needs to get good reception and I have to be able to hear trhe conversation. My Sony ericsson, seemed to be almost impossible for me to hear and understand conversations. I had to get a blue tooth to remedy this, then the blue tooth feature screwed up on the phone. I am using my old razor now. The sound is perfect. My buddy has the iPhone and complains of the same issue with the sound on it. What exactly do they mean by "smart-phone?
Really it's just too much to try to understand it all. Like the two Lg's one has one windows platform, something like windows pocket, the Incite has windows 6.1 somecrap...Which is the better version?
I do need the phone to be powerful and cool as hell too...

How does the TV thing work? That would be really cool. Caqn you get applications like the iphone for things. I like that alot.

 

[wattsupdoc]

LG Incite CT810 SilverThe LG Incite CT810 for AT&T is an exciting touchscreen smartphone with a clean, crisp look. Operating the Windows Mobile 6.1 OS, the Incite offers quad-band GPS and tri-band HSDPA high-speed data, WiFi, an FM radio, and stereo Bluetooth - all your connectivity is covered. The 3" WVGA touchscreen provides a responsive user experience, and the 3-MP camera supports video capture and AT&T's Video Share. The LG Incite CT810 is yet another excellent high-end option from AT&T.
HighlightsTouchscreen With Tactile Feedback and On-screen QWERTY Keyboard
Windows Media Player Onboard Lets You Stream Or Play Downloaded Music, TV or Videos
3.0 Megapixel Auto-Focus Camera/Camcorder Perfect For Stills And Video
Big, Beautiful VGA Display With Outstanding Interface
Download Data At Blazing 3G Speeds On AT&T's HSDPA Network
Supports WiFi Connectivity For Web Access
View or Edit Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint Documents, and View PDF Documents
Stay Connected Everywhere - Internationally Compatible
What's In The Box With The Phone
Additional Items Included - Battery, Wall Charger, User Guide
Advanced Features
Digital Camera - Yes, 3.0 Megapixel, Auto-Focus, Editing Tools
Streaming Multimedia Support - Yes, AT&T's Cellular Video and Music Lets You Experience Streaming TV or Music
Camera Megapixels - 3 Megapixels
MP3 Player - Yes, Windows Media Player Lets You Playback MP3 Playlists, Stereo Speakers, USB Mass Storage
Attachment Viewing (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) - Yes, MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint Document Editing and Viewing Are All Built-in
Bluetooth Wireless Technology - Yes, v2.0 Handsfree, Headset and DUN, OPP, HID Profiles Supported
Video Capture / Camcorder - Yes, H.263 and MPEG4 Formats, Wide Screen, Length Limited Only By Available Memory
QWERTY Keyboard - Yes, Virtual QWERTY Touch Keyboard
Upgradeable - Yes, Device May Upgrade Windows Mobile Edition At Later Date
Voice-driven Menus - Yes, Train The Phone To Pull Up Over A Dozen Applications With Your Voice
Bluetooth Stereo Headset (A2DP) - Yes, A2DP and AVRC Profiles Supported So You Can Stream Stereo Music To Compatible Bluetooth Devices
Data Capable / Use This Phone As A Modem - Yes, Software and USB Cable Included, With Phone As A Modem Carrier Feature
GPS Services Support - Yes, Supports Location-Based GPS Services Like AT&T Navigator
PC Synchronization - Yes, Software and USB Cable Included, Or Sync Over-the-air With Microsoft ActiveSync
Messaging Features
Mobile Web Browsing - Yes, MS Pocket Explorer Built-in, Full HTML Support With Tactile UI Experience
Multimedia Messaging - Yes, Take and Receive Picture and Video Messages With AT&T Messaging Feature
Text Messaging (SMS) - Yes, Send To Groups Or Individuals With AT&T Messaging Feature
Instant Messenger Built-in - Yes, MSN Live Messenger Built-in With AT&T Messaging Feature
HTML Web Browsing - Yes, Supports Full HTML Browsing
Email Client - Yes, Pocket Outlook w/ Attachments, Over-the-air ActiveSync or Bluetooth or USB, POP3/SMTP, VPN
Personalization and Fun Features
Polyphonic Ringtones - Yes, Plus Downloadable
Custom Ringtones - Yes
MP3 Ringtones - Yes, Supports AAC, AAC+, eAAC+, MP3, WMA, WAV, QCELP, MPEG4, AMR-NB, AMR-WB Formats
Ringer Profiles - Yes
Picture Caller ID - Yes
Multiple Languages - Yes
Games - Yes, Downloadable
Customizable Graphics - Yes, Downloadable
Core Features
Color Main Display - 3" LCD, VGA Resolution, 240 x 400 Pixels, Over 65,000 Colors,
Touch Screen - Yes, Amazing TouchFlo Touchscreen Gives The User An Incredible Tactile Experience
Speakerphone - Yes
Voice-activated Dialing - Yes, Record Voice Tags For Phone Book Entries
TTY Compatible - Yes
To-Do List - Yes
Color - Silver
Voice Memo - Yes
Style - PDA/ Candy Bar Touch Screen
Alarm - Yes
Calculator - Yes
Calendar - MS Outlook Calendar, Sync Over-the-air or via Bluetooth or USB Cable, Supports Meeting Requests
Vibrate - Yes
Phonebook Capacity - Shared Memory
Multiple Numbers Per Name - Yes, Including Email and Instant Messenger Addresses
Hearing Aid Compatible - Yes, M3 Rated
Text to Speech - Yes
PDA Device - Yes
Battery Life
Battery Type - Li Ion
Talk Time - Up to 520 Minutes
Standby Time - Up to 500 Hours

 

[wattsupdoc]

Technical Specifications
Application Platform - Java
Platform / Operating System - Windows Mobile 6.1 with Qualcomm MSM7201a 528 MHz Processor
Network Compatibility - GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900; WCDMA 850, 1900, 2100
Ringtone Types Supported - AAC, AAC+, eAAC+, MP3, WMA, WAV, QCELP, MPEG4, AMR-NB, AMR-WB Formats
Data Download Speed - WiFi b/g (Up to 54 Mbps), EV-DO Rev A (Up to 3.1 Mbps), HSDPA (Up to 7.2 Mbps)
Built-In Memory - 256 MB Flash Memory and 128 MB RAM
Expandable Memory Capacity - Yes, microSD Card Format Compatible Up to 32 GB
Dimensions - 4.2 in x 2.1 in x 0.5 in
Weight - 4.2 oz
Windows Mobile OS - Yes
Internationally Compatible - Yes
Compatibility Features
Device Supports Voice Plans - Yes
Available For Purchase Without Service Plan - Yes
Device Supports AT&T High-End Voice Plans - Yes
Recommended Optional Plan FeaturesAT&T Voice Plan Options - Yes
AT&T Messaging Plan Options - Yes
AT&T GPS Plan Options - Yes
AT&T PDA Plan Options - Yes
AT&T Video Share Plan Options - Yes
AT&T Mobile Backup Options - Yes

 

[wattsupdoc]

LG Vu CU920 Red WineThe LG Vu CU920 for AT&T is a gorgeous touch-screen cell phone capable of delivering one of the most robust multimedia entertainment experiences we've seen. The Vu supports AT&T's MEdiaFLO Live TV service, and has a gigantic 3" touchscreen that rivals that of the iPhone or Verizon's Voyager. In addition, the Vu offers a microSD slot for expandable memory, a full-featured music player, and supports quad-band GSM/UMTS connectivity. Note: AT&T Live TV is only available in certain markets.
HighlightsView Beautiful Multimedia From Your Own Collection, or Via AT&T's MediaFLO Service
Gorgeous Touch-Screen Is Huge And Easy To Navigate
Be One Of The First To Experience AT&T's Mobile TV Service - Watch Live TV Wherever You Go!
Full HTML Web Experience
2.0 Megapixel Camera/Camcorder Leads To Dazzling Photos and Videos
Full Email and Messaging Experience With Virtual QWERTY Keyboard
Bluetooth 2.0 Wireless Technology Supports Great Connectivity
Incredibly Thin Form Factor - Slimmer Than The Competitors
Stay Connected Everywhere - Internationally Compatible
What's In The Box With The Phone
Additional Items Included - Battery, User Guide, Wall Charger, Stereo Headset
Advanced Features
Digital Camera - 2.0 Megapixel Camera (1600 x 1200 Pixel Resolution Max), Digital Zoom, iPhoto-like Support
Streaming Multimedia Support - Yes, AT&T Music and MediaFLO Lets You Experience Dazzling Video and Stereo Music
Camera Megapixels - 2 Megapixels
Bluetooth Wireless Technology - Yes
Two-handed Gaming Experience - Yes
Video Capture / Camcorder - Yes, Long Video Clip Capture, Video Clip Playback
QWERTY Keyboard - Yes, Built Into Touchscreen
Voice-driven Menus - Yes
PC Synchronization - Yes, Synchronize With Your PC or Mac
Messaging FeaturesMultimedia Messaging - Yes, Send or Recieve Picture Messages
HTML Web Browsing - Full Web Browser, Portrait or Landscape Orientation, HTML
Text Messaging (SMS) - Yes, Supports Multi-session, Touchscreen QWERTY Keyboard
Email Client - Yes, POP and IMAP Support, Supports Real-time Push Email
Instant Messenger Built-in - Yes
Personalization and Fun Features
Polyphonic Ringtones - Yes, Downloadable
Custom Ringtones - Yes
Pre-loaded Ringtones - Yes
MP3 Ringtones - Yes, Downloadable
Ringer Profiles - Yes
Picture Caller ID - Yes
Games - Yes, Downloadable
Customizable Graphics - Yes, Downloadable
Core Features
Color Main Display - Massive 240 x 400 Pixels (3" Diagonal), 262,000 Colors
Color - Red Wine
Style - Candy Bar Touch Screen
Warranty - LG Manufacturer Warranty
Touch Screen - Yes, Auto-rotates to Landscape or Portrait
Speakerphone - Yes
Voice-activated Dialing - Yes
To-Do List - Yes
Voice Memo - Yes
Alarm - Yes
Calculator - Yes
Calendar - Yes
Vibrate - Yes
Phonebook Capacity - 500 Entries (Limited By Available Memory)
Multiple Numbers Per Name - Yes, Plus Web and Email Address, Instant Messenger Handles and More
PDA Device - No
Battery Life
Battery Type - Li Ion
Talk Time - Up to 300 Minutes
Standby Time - Up To 250 Hours
Technical SpecificationsPlatform / Operating System - Proprietary LG Operating System
Data Download Speed - GPRS/EDGE/UMTS/HSPDA (Up to 3.6 Mbps)
Network Compatibility - GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900; WCDMA 850/1900
Compatible Carrier - AT&T
Ringtone Types Supported - MIDI, MP3
Internationally Compatible - Yes
Predictive Text Entry - Yes
Built-In Memory - 155 MB
Dimensions - 4.3 in x 2.1 in x 0.5 in
Weight - 3.2 oz
Expandable Memory Capacity - Yes, Supports microSD Cards Up To 4GB
Compatibility Features
Device Supports Voice Plans - Yes
Available For Purchase Without Service Plan - Yes
Device Supports AT&T High-End Voice Plans - Yes
Recommended Optional Plan FeaturesAT&T Voice Plan Options - Yes
AT&T Mobile TV Basic Plan Option - Yes, Watch Live TV Feeds On Your Phone
AT&T Messaging + Data Unlimited Option - Yes
AT&T Messaging Plan Options - Yes
AT&T Data Unlimited Options - Yes
AT&T Video Share Plan Options - Yes

 

[wattsupdoc]

Samsung Eternity A867 BlackThe Samsung Eternity A867 gives AT&T customers another touchscreen option that is loaded with multimedia features. The Eternity's beautiful touch display with vibration response and full virtual QWERTY keyboard is certain to demand attention; throw in support for AT&T Mobile TV, Navigator, Video Share, 3G browsing, and a 3-MP camera, and the Eternity delivers on every level. The slim, eye-catching Samsung Eternity for AT&T is another top of the line device.
Highlights
Beautiful Slim Touchscreen Phone With TouchWiz UI and Drag-and-Drop Widgets...WHATS THIS??
Supports AT&T's MediaFLO Live TV and Video Share Services
Bluetooth Wireless Technology With Stereo Bluetooth (A2DP) Support
3.0 Megapixel Camera With Extra Features and Video Capture
3G Data Speeds Allow Fast, Real Web Browsing
Memory Card Slot Supports Up to 8 GB Of Added Memory
Beautiful, Brilliant Touch Display Shows Over 262,000 Colors
Stay Connected Everywhere - Internationally Compatible
What's In The Box With The Phone
Additional Items Included - Battery, Wall Charger, User Guide
Advanced Features
Digital Camera - 3.0 Megapixel, Multi-Shot, Self-Timer, Smile Detection, Panorama Mode
Streaming Multimedia Support - Yes, Supports AT&T's MediaFLO Live TV and Video Share; Download and Play Music Files
Camera Megapixels - 3.0 Megapixels
MP3 Player - Yes, AAC, AMR, WMA, WAV, MP3 Support, Playlists Supported, USB Mass Storage
Bluetooth Wireless Technology - Yes, v2.0, Headset, Handsfree, OPP, FTP, PAN, SAP, HID, BPP Profiles Supported
Video Capture / Camcorder - Yes, QCIF (176 x 144 Pixel Resolution Max), MPEG4, 3GPP, H.263 and M-JPEG Support
QWERTY Keyboard - Yes, Built Into Touchscreen
Bluetooth Stereo Headset (A2DP) - Yes, A2DP and AVRC Profiles Supported So You Can Stream Stereo Music To Compatible Bluetooth Devices
PC Synchronization - Yes, With Software and Cable Sold Separately
Messaging FeaturesMobile Web Browsing - Yes, HTML Support
Multimedia Messaging - Yes, Send and Receive Picture and Video Messages, With a Messaging Feature
Text Messaging (SMS) - Yes, Send or Receive Picture Messaging With a Messaging Feature
Instant Messenger Built-in - MSN, Yahoo! and AOL Instant Messengers Built-In
HTML Web Browsing - Yes, Full Web Browser Built-In
Email Client - Yes, POP and IMAP Support, Supports Real-time Push Email
Personalization and Fun Features
Polyphonic Ringtones - Yes, Downloadable
Custom Ringtones - Yes
MP3 Ringtones - Yes
Ringer Profiles - Yes
Picture Caller ID - Yes
Pre-loaded Ringtones - Yes
Games - Yes, Downloadable
Customizable Graphics - Yes, Downloadable
Core Features Color Main Display - 3.2" LCD, 240 x 400 Pixels, Over 65,000 Colors
Speakerphone - Yes
TTY Compatible - Yes
To-Do List - Yes
Color - Black
Voice Memo - Yes
Style - Candy Bar Touchscreen
Warranty - Samsung 1 Year Warranty
Alarm - Yes
Calculator - Yes
Touch Screen - Yes,With TouchWiz UI and Drag-and-Drop Widgets
Calendar - Yes
Vibrate - Yes
Phonebook Capacity - Shared Memory
Standard 2.5mm Headset Jack - 3.5mm Headset Jack
Multiple Numbers Per Name - Yes
Hearing Aid Compatible - Yes, M3 RatedText to Speech - Yes
PDA Device - No
Battery Life
Battery Type - Li Ion
Talk Time - Up to 300 Minutes
Standby Time - Up to 250 Hours
Technical Specifications
Application Platform - Java
Platform / Operating System - Proprietary Samsung OS
Network Compatibility - GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900; WCDMA 850, 1900
Data Download Speed - HSDPA 3.6
Ringtone Types Supported - MIDI, MP3, WMA
Predictive Text Entry - Yes, XT9
Built-In Memory - 200 MB
Expandable Memory Capacity - Yes, microSD/TransFlash Card Format Compatible, Up To 8 GB
Dimensions - 4.3 in x 2.2 in x 0.5 in
Weight - 3.9 oz
Compatible Carrier - AT&T
Internationally Compatible - Yes
Compatibility Features
Device Supports Voice Plans - Yes
Available For Purchase Without Service Plan - Yes
Device Supports AT&T High-End Voice Plans - Yes
Recommended Optional Plan FeaturesAT&T Voice Plan Options - Yes
AT&T Mobile TV Basic Plan Option - Yes, Watch Live TV Feeds On Your Phone
AT&T Messaging + Data Unlimited Option - Yes
AT&T Messaging Plan Options - Yes
AT&T GPS Plan Options - Yes
AT&T Data Unlimited Options - Yes
AT&T Video Share Plan Options - Yes
AT&T Data + GPS Plan Options - Yes

 

[wattsupdoc]

My niece was over today. She had what was alltel's version of the Eternity. Pretty cool phone really. The widgets are applications that appear on the sidebar.
Any body have any of these phones?

 

[aquaknight]

Pretty sure the Vu is the outgoing model. It's being replacement by the LG Xenon, if I'm not mistaken.
I'm looking at the Eternity myself, or Samsumg Impression. Basically the two are the same phone, the Impression just has a slide out qwerty keyboard and a brighter organic screen. I was watching youtube reviews today, and it generally seemed like the Eternity/Impression outperform the Xenon.
For TV, in the reviews I watched, the Eternity can recieve over the air digital signals. The Impression has "Cingular TV" which is basically just streaming video you can choose channels from. Since the phones are near identical, I'm not sure if either has the others feature. I would think so?

 

[al mc]

I have had my Eternity for about 6 months with no issues. I think it will do everything you want from reading your posts. Touch screen with full touch keyboard works well for me (hated having only 10 buttons that you used for 26 letters and numbers and symbols in my old phone). Battery life is excellent for me. I text a lot (20/day min.) and probably use it to make/receive voice calls for 20-30 min/day. battery recharged every other day based on this use.
I do not use 1/10TH of the features on the phone.

 

[wattsupdoc]

I got the LG incite. So far this is an incredible phone. It has wifi so I can go online without a data plan. As long as I can connect wirelessly. Which I have wifi here at home and many McDonald's do also. Of course it's not like a desktop internet experience, it's just the screen is so stinking small. Other than that it's just like a pc.I get weather updates for free via wifi as long as it can connect and it is displayed on my home screen.

This is important in my field. The only thing I don't like and it's Lg's deal is there's no way to only allow incoming calls to be received that are on your address book. My old razr did this, my wife's Sony ericsson did this and so did my slvr.

Any how I found some hackers who pointed me to a program that kinda does this but only half arse...it'll work for now I suppose.

 

[wattsupdoc]

i am sitting outside burning yard waste right now typing on it. how cool is that? i wont be doing this much' but I can!

 

[al mc]

Doc....The 'caller block' or 'caller accept' function can be purchased with your plan I believe. It is usually offered as a way for parents to control what comes and goes in their kid's phone but should be able to be applied to your situation. Costs about $4/month

(for some thing that should be free IMO)

 

[wattsupdoc]

That plan wont work though. Then I could only recieve calls from up to 15 people on my list. I have at least 10 times that amount I need to recieve calls from.

 

[wattsupdoc]

OK, I have a 3rd party program installed that does what I need it too. As a bonus, I got a full working Garmin GPS program installed also. My phone now has one British navigator on board to guide me through life.