Hands-on with the LG Shine

We knew it was here, so we tracked down LG's new GSM variant of the Shine phone and gave it a quick go-around. Straight up, the Shine is one fine slider. We were surprised to find it lacking the same, touch sensitive controls found on the Chocolate. Instead, the Shine is equipped with a spinning thumb wheel across the midriff which scrolls like butter. The feel is solid, not heavy, and the slider springs with a satisfying pop into place to revel that laser etched keypad. We didn't put it though a rigorous suite of tests by any stretch of the imagination. However, it certainly looks like a winner based upon first impressions. Check the gallery for more pics.

Hands-on with the LG Shine

[(Unverified) Posted Jan 11th 2007 2:14PM]

Omg I want this beauty

[(Unverified) Posted Jan 13th 2007 4:35AM]

awesome looking phone. damn, and i really had my mind set on the n95 but this is one sweet looking phone. simple yet extremely good looking, i would rate this over the iphone in looks.

[(Unverified) Posted Jan 13th 2007 8:09AM]

Aw ma gawd, this is freaking gorgeous! If this comes to T-Mobile, then this is my next phone.

[(Unverified) Posted Feb 18th 2007 11:36AM]

It is a beautiful phone! However with research I have discovered that some of its features are lacking and the Samsung D840 is more attractive features wise ! :(