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LG Revolution 4G Android Phone (Verizon Wireless)
 | LG Revolution 4G Android Phone (Verizon Wireless) 3.5 out of 5 from 34 user reviews. |
Technical Details
- Ultra-fast, 4G-enabled smartphone running Android 2.2 with 4.3-inch multi-touch display
- GPS for navigation and location services; can be used as a 4G Mobile Hotspot for up to eight Wi-Fi connected devices
- 5-MP rear camera; HD 720p camcorder; 1.3 MP front camera for video chats; 16 GB microSD memory card; Bluetooth stero music; HDMI output
- Up to 7.25 hours of talk time, up to 335 hours (14 days) of standby time; released in May, 2011
- What's in the Box: handset, rechargeable battery, charger, USB cable, 16 GB microSD card, quick start guide
Product Description of LG Revolution 4G Android Phone (Verizon Wireless)
Combining the Verizon Wireless 4G LTE mobile broadband network with the power of Android 2.2, the Revolution by LG also offers complete HD support for streaming, playing and recording video multimedia while on the go. You'll be able to download movies and games in seconds, shoot HD videos and share them instantly, seamlessly multitask, and browse the web.
The Verizon Wireless 4G LTE Mobile Broadband network provides speeds up to 10 times faster than Verizon Wireless' 3G network. With 4G LTE, you'll enjoy simultaneous voice and data capabilities, allowing you to check e-mail, browse the web, download an app, and check directions while on a call. Verizon Wireless' 4G LTE Mobile Broadband network currently reaches one-third of all Americans, with plans to expand the network to the company's entire 3G coverage area over the next three years (learn more about 4G below).
In addition to high-speed 4G connectivity, you can also share the built-in Mobile Hotspot via Wi-Fi among up to eight devices--laptop, another phone, MP3 player, and more (additional service charge).
Stay up-to-date with friends and family over video chat with the front-facing camera, and snap crystal clear images with the 5-megapixel autofocus camera on the back. The LG Revolution also records video in HD 720p resolution, perfect for showing on HDTVs via the HDMI video output (or wirelessly via DLNA connectivity).
Keep yourself entertained with the latest movies on the go with the pre-loaded Netflix app. You can also load movies from your PC in multiple formats, including DivX, and experience rich sound quality with Dolby Mobile. And the LG Revolution comes pre-loaded with games, including Rock Band and Let's Golf 2.
Other features include a pre-loaded 16 GB microSD memory card (with expansion up to 32 GB via optional cards), Wireless-N Wi-Fi networking, Bluetooth for hands-free devices and stereo audio streaming, GPS turn-by-turn directions via free Google Maps with Navigation (plus optional VZ Navigator service), access to both personal and corporate e-mail, and up to 7.25 hours of talk time.
What's in the Box
LG Revolution handset, rechargeable battery, charger, USB cable, 16 GB microSD card, quick start guide
With integrated Google technology, the LG Revolution brings one-touch access to the popular Google mobile services millions use every day, including Google Search by voice, Google Maps with Street View, GTalk instant messaging (with presence capabilities), YouTube, and Picasa. The LG Revolution also provides easy access to both personal and corporate e-mail, calendars, and contacts supported by Exchange Server and Gmail. And through Android Market, you'll get access to thousands of useful applications, widgets, and fun games to download and install on your phone, with many more apps being added every day.
In the image to the right, the word "quick" was generated from tracing the path shown above in a fraction of a second, by roughly aiming to pass through the letters of the word. A key advantage to Swype is that there is no need to be very accurate, enabling very rapid text entry.
The Verizon Wireless 4G LTE network allows you to download photos, apps, and games in seconds and entire movies in minutes. LTE (or Long Term Evolution provides significantly increased upload and download speeds over 3G networks, as well as significantly reduced latency (or lag time). Verizon Wireless expects 4G LTE average data rates to be 5-12 megabits per second (Mbps) on the downlink and 2-5 Mbps on the uplink in real-world, loaded network environments.
With these blazing fast speeds, you'll be able to stream HD movies without the annoyance of constant pauses to buffer the video stream--as well as quickly download HD-quality movies right to your phone in minutes. Additionally, you'll be able to download a new song file in about 4 seconds or upload a photo to your favorite social networking site in about 6 seconds.
And with Skype Mobile with video calling capabilities via the 4G LTE network, you'll see callers face-to-face while you're on the go. In addition to chatting with other compatible smartphones, you'll be able to video conference to users on PCs.
The Verizon Wireless 4G LTE mobile broadband network will also redefine the mobile office for business users. Business applications that used to require wired networks will be untethered forever, allowing you maximized productivity and efficiency while you're out of the confines of your office. Enhanced security lets you tap into most VPN networks with less waiting, and faster responsiveness enables you to upload 10 MB presentations back to your team in less than 25 seconds.
 Enjoy ultra-fast connectivity on the Verizon Wireless 4G LTE network (see larger image). |
In addition to high-speed 4G connectivity, you can also share the built-in Mobile Hotspot via Wi-Fi among up to eight devices--laptop, another phone, MP3 player, and more (additional service charge).
Stay up-to-date with friends and family over video chat with the front-facing camera, and snap crystal clear images with the 5-megapixel autofocus camera on the back. The LG Revolution also records video in HD 720p resolution, perfect for showing on HDTVs via the HDMI video output (or wirelessly via DLNA connectivity).
Keep yourself entertained with the latest movies on the go with the pre-loaded Netflix app. You can also load movies from your PC in multiple formats, including DivX, and experience rich sound quality with Dolby Mobile. And the LG Revolution comes pre-loaded with games, including Rock Band and Let's Golf 2.
Other features include a pre-loaded 16 GB microSD memory card (with expansion up to 32 GB via optional cards), Wireless-N Wi-Fi networking, Bluetooth for hands-free devices and stereo audio streaming, GPS turn-by-turn directions via free Google Maps with Navigation (plus optional VZ Navigator service), access to both personal and corporate e-mail, and up to 7.25 hours of talk time.
Vital Statistics
The LG Revolution weighs 6.06 ounces and measures 5.03 x 2.63 x 0.52 inches. Its 1500 mAh lithium-ion battery is rated at up to 7.25 hours (435 minutes) of talk time, and up to 335 hours (14 days) of standby time. It runs on the Verizon Wireless 4G LTE network, as well as EV-DO, Rev A 3G and CDMA 800/1900 frequencies where 4G LTE is not available.What's in the Box
LG Revolution handset, rechargeable battery, charger, USB cable, 16 GB microSD card, quick start guide
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Android Operating System
The LG Revolution runs the Android operating system--OS 2.2 (aka, Froyo)--which provides a faster overall Android experience as well as greater multitasking capabilities. You'll be able to receive notifications, listen to music, and even record GPS data without keeping the application open. And it features a plethora of new enhancements, including an improved onscreen QWERTY keyboard, full push corporate e-mail, and support for Adobe Flash Player 10.1 for access to the full Web. It also offers enhanced Exchange support, with Calendar syncing, Global Address Lookup, improved security, auto-discovery, and more.With integrated Google technology, the LG Revolution brings one-touch access to the popular Google mobile services millions use every day, including Google Search by voice, Google Maps with Street View, GTalk instant messaging (with presence capabilities), YouTube, and Picasa. The LG Revolution also provides easy access to both personal and corporate e-mail, calendars, and contacts supported by Exchange Server and Gmail. And through Android Market, you'll get access to thousands of useful applications, widgets, and fun games to download and install on your phone, with many more apps being added every day.
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Swype Keyboard
An alternative to the Android virtual keyboard, the Swype virtual keyboard allows you to input text by swiping the finger with one continuous finger or stylus motion across the screen keyboard. Based on testing, speed and accuracy are equal to or better than the traditional keyboard-tapping method. You can activate the Swype keyboard by pressing and holding in a text field, wait for popup to appear, click Input Method, and then select Swype.In the image to the right, the word "quick" was generated from tracing the path shown above in a fraction of a second, by roughly aiming to pass through the letters of the word. A key advantage to Swype is that there is no need to be very accurate, enabling very rapid text entry.
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Verizon Wireless 4G LTE Network
The Verizon Wireless 4G LTE network allows you to download photos, apps, and games in seconds and entire movies in minutes. LTE (or Long Term Evolution provides significantly increased upload and download speeds over 3G networks, as well as significantly reduced latency (or lag time). Verizon Wireless expects 4G LTE average data rates to be 5-12 megabits per second (Mbps) on the downlink and 2-5 Mbps on the uplink in real-world, loaded network environments.
With these blazing fast speeds, you'll be able to stream HD movies without the annoyance of constant pauses to buffer the video stream--as well as quickly download HD-quality movies right to your phone in minutes. Additionally, you'll be able to download a new song file in about 4 seconds or upload a photo to your favorite social networking site in about 6 seconds.
And with Skype Mobile with video calling capabilities via the 4G LTE network, you'll see callers face-to-face while you're on the go. In addition to chatting with other compatible smartphones, you'll be able to video conference to users on PCs.
The Verizon Wireless 4G LTE mobile broadband network will also redefine the mobile office for business users. Business applications that used to require wired networks will be untethered forever, allowing you maximized productivity and efficiency while you're out of the confines of your office. Enhanced security lets you tap into most VPN networks with less waiting, and faster responsiveness enables you to upload 10 MB presentations back to your team in less than 25 seconds.
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69 of 77 people found the following review helpful.
LG's RevolutionBy P. Lam
LG hasn't really been known in the past for their high end phones. Usually you have seen them mainly in the freebie bins. Though with the recent releases of both the X2 and now the Revolution it seems that LG is trying to change the way they are precieved. And in my eyes, they have done well so far.
I am going to say this right off the bat, the battery is neither horrible nor is it great. Unplugged at 7AM the battery with moderately heavy usage it usually makes it past 6PM with around 10% left. Thats with a few phone calls, moderate surfing (I live and work in a 4G area and usually have 2-4 bars) running of apps/games and of course some Netflix and HBO GO usage. Some days vary though and I need to recharge before 6PM. So as with any other LTE phone, you may want to have a spare charger around with you. Keep in mind though, my battery is in no way fully conditioned, so hopefully it will improve some. With the battery thing out of the way you will be greeted with a spectacular phone. The screen is crisp and clear. Not as good as the Droid Charge, but hands down superior to the HTC Thunderbolt.
The phone also comes with 16GB internal storage which is the most of any of the current LTE offerings. This phone also scores higher than both of the other devices in Quadrant usually getting me 2100. Granted not dual core territory, but great for a single core. Menus, games and the internet move quickly and smoothly. And chances are if you are looking at this phone, LTE is probably the most imporant thing on your mind.
The phone , like the other LTE devices, ships with Froyo 2.2.2 and hopefully Gingerbread will be out shortly. Lg has been speedy in getting Gingerbread out for the X2 so hopefully they'll have the same diligence with the Revolution, but we can only speculate with that. The phone also has VoLTE built in, which is nice but the sevice won't be turned on until next year.
A quick run down of differences/advantages between the current LTE phones:
Screen - (Droid Charge with the Super AMOLED+)
Screen/Menu Responsiveness - (LG revolution)
4G Speed - (All Even)
3G Speed - (Revolution has the newest verisons)
3G Data and Voice - (Thunderbolt can only do this)
VoLTE - (Revolution only, but again the service is turned off)
Battery Life Usage - (Charge 660min > Revolution 435min> Thunderbolt 378min)
RAM - (Thunderbolt & Revolution @ 768MB, Charge @ 512MB)
Onboard Memory - ( Revolution @ 16GB/14GB (installed/usable) Thunderbolt @ 8GB/2.5GB Charge 2GB/??)
Max Memory - (Revolution 48GB, Thunderbolt 40GB, Charge 34GB)
Camera - (Charge by far has superior Cameras than not only both phones but mostly every phone currently available save the Galaxy S II)
Netflix - (Revolution only)
HDMI - ( Revolution & Charge only)
All in all, you'll have advantages in some areas and will fall short in others. The Revolution is a well rounded LTE offering and in my opinion was enough to warrant a purchase and 2 year contract from me. If you're looking to get the fastest phone out there, you may want to look at one of the new dual core offerings, but know this, you'll be stuck on 3g. If you want LTE and want to lock yourself into unlimited 4g before Verizon switches over to tiered internet this should be your phone of choice. Dreams of a dual core phone with unlimited LTE support most likely got killed with the delay of the Bionic.
23 of 26 people found the following review helpful.
better than mostBy bigchipsHI
(updated 4 months later)
At first when I got this phone, I wanted to trade it in because the battery life was bad, like 4 hours of usage and it would be almost dead bad. But after weeks of tweaking on it and downloading apps like Watchdog Lite and Juice Defender I have since more than doubled the battery life and could go a whole day without a recharge. Just dont forget to turn off the 3g and 4g when your not using it. average users can get by just fine without 4g at all even.
*switched launcher to golauncher and phone works even better and faster, a must for all revolution owners. best part about golauncher? changes search button (originally bing) to google search. thank you baby jesus.
pros :
phone is fast, no lag like my original droid. (theres some lag now but still fast and doesnt bother me)
feels good in hand, not too big or heavy. although most cases tend to take the slimness away
screen is nice and big
4g mobile hotspot, very niiice. can use with 3g as well (learned this cost extra $30/mo after 1st free month, had to cancel and get refund, still a cool option though. could be money saver if i could cancel internet at home and just use this for internet)
camera placement, fingers wont get in the way
bright led light
cons :
phone volume is average to weak, idk what other people are talking about but I find it much harder to hear the rings, speakerphone, and even in call volume. but not unbearable.
small problems
(worth noting but shouldnt decide wether or not you should buy phone):
still have to shut down phone every 3-4 days and restart to have it run smoothly, no biggie at all
lots of apps you cannot delete or get rid of, bing sucks as search button/navigator. cant change it either but there are on screen widgets to get around this
lot of apps still dont support the revolution (yet anyway), had some problems already. mostly with video chat.
lg's UI could be better
without case phone tended to slide out of my pocket when getting up from seats
preinstalled facebook for LG is wack, download facebook for android
for the price, your not going to find a phone that can do as much that is still fast and has a good size screen. my mom ended up getting one after finally deciding to switch to a smartphone from a basic flip phone. she hasnt stopped playing with it after two weeks, she loves it. not to mention shes 50 and is not really handy when it comes to electronics.
23 of 27 people found the following review helpful.
Love the phone but the jury is still outBy H. Petrelli
Pros - Swype, pinch, netflix, folder organization/customize,LED indicator, camera features, storage, VoLTE
Cons - Battery, slow internet
I was a loyal Blackberry user and when my contract came due decided to jump ship solely to check out the 4G network and because I have found myself at a disadvantage not having the variety and quality of apps offered by Droid and iPhone. I decided against the iPhone beause of it's lack of wireless sync capabilities and removable battery. However, depending on how this goes, will switch to the iPhone because of it's reliability and secure applications as opposed to the open Droid market, which makes your phone vulnerable to viruses.
I use my phone mostly for work email, web surfing and light gaming such as angry birds. Several things about the Droid that are not as convenient as the Blackberry is that the Blackberry was designed such that actions are accomplishable with very few key presses such as changing sound profiles. Also, email reconciliation is not nearly as easy. I'm used to having the option of deleting emails off of both my handheld and the account. On the Droid, because it is synced to your home email account, whatever is on that home email account, is what is on your device. I spent time deleting emails and then right away, they were back on the handheld. One way around this is to move items to your email folders - create a "deleted" email folder and then when you get to work delete the contents manually. This is a pain, because who wants to read their emails twice? Once on the phone and once on the email when you get to work to reconcile it. The copy and paste feature on the Droid is extremely limited. You can't copy a line out of an email and paste it into another email. That is disappointing.
Things I love on the LG Revolution: Swype technology, pinch technology, Netflix comes pre-loaded, and the most important thing is being able to organize all the apps into categories and folders. To my knowledge, this is the only Droid that allows this feature, and coming from a Blackberry, this is a Major plus!!! I also love that it has an LED indicator light. Again to my knowledge, this is the only 4G Droid that Verizon carries with that feature. I received misinformation about this from the Verizon customer service reps - I went to three stores to inquire about this phone and no one could tell me any specifics about the phone that make it different from the rest. I even pointed out the indicator light to a guy asking if that is indeed what it was and he said no, it only tells you if it is plugged in. And I've noticed that it is red when it is pluggled in, green when it is charged, and blue when I have a new message and it is off when there are no messages. I also love the notification center. I can swipe down from the top of the main screen and not only see what I have that is new, but I can click on it and it will take me direcly to it. The screen is crisp and clear, not as good as the Charge, but hands down superior to the HTC Thunderbolt. The LG also comes with 16GB internal storage which is the most of any of the LTE offerings. This phone also scores higher than both of the other devices in Quadrant usually getting me 2100. Granted not dual core territory, but great for single core. Menus and games move quickly and smoothly. I also really love the camera with advanced settings. I realize it's a 5 megapixel and the Droid has 8 - but in comparison, my Blackberry had 3 and I'm very happy with the Revolution. Besides, this will only matter if you plan on downloading your photos and expanding them. Most of my photos I keep on my phone. I also love that the phone has VoLTE built in, which is nice but the service won't be turned on until next year. This was a huge selling point for me because it's the only Verizon LTE that has this feature.
Things I don't love - this is just an adjustment, but it is not as intuitive as the Blackberry - the developers didn't think of every little thing like they do with Blackberry. Instead, all the functionality exists, but through individual applications. But this is a function of the Droid software and not an issue with the phone itself. I don't mind the battery as much. It is middle of the road between HTC (worst) and Charge (best). I have a car charger and a computer cable, so I have it plugged in all the time. But I leave the house at 8am and have to plug it in at 2:30 after only very light use. Initially, I was really unhappy with Bing. I tried to override the system by downloading Google apps. However, what I found is the system didn't like Google as a web browser and took forever load pages. With Bing it was much better, so I've learned to deal with it. I'm also experiencing VERY SLOW internet speeds in general, which might have been a function of the above attempt to override - after the below issues I did a hard factory settings reset and it improved a little but not much. The 3G is taking about 40 seconds to load, which is 4 times slower than my Blackberry 3G. I also "raced" a friend on her iPhone with 3G and in every case her websites popped up at least one second before me. 4G is better but it is equivalent to the 3G on my Blackberry and I expected much faster. So, I called Verizon and they seem to think it is odd and that the problem might be with my unit. I will test the new one to find out if the problem still exists, if so, then that will be a deal-breaker for me and I'll be switching to the iPhone.
One issue I have with the software and not with the phone is GoogleVoiceSearch. It works great for website interface, but does not accurately utilize the commands of "call" "text" or "email" utilizing my contacts. So I downloaded the contacts to gmail (which can be done easily using the "share" feature), but that didn't work either. I went to the store to test this out on the Charge and found the same thing, so this is not a problem with the LG, but rather with the Droid software.
Before getting the Revolution I compared the Thunderbolt and the Charge. All of the Verizon salespeople tried to convince me into the Charge, but I feel that it's only because of the screen. People seem to be drawn to pretty lights. It really is incredible but it is the only thing that is better than the others. Based on the specs alone, it's obvious that the Revolution is a superior phone, the salespeople just haven't been trained on the phone and it hasn't been out there long enough to really identify the differences. The HTC only has a kickstand - everything else is inferior to the previously two phones. The poor battery life took it immediately out of the running for me.
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