Verizon's LG Decoy gets a quick once over: handset's great, headset's not

LaptopMag whipped out a quick review of Verizon's newest cell phone with piggybacking Bluetooth headset and for the most part, they like. The LG Decoy does seem to shine -- in fact they call it brilliant -- the pairing process with the headset's a breeze, they love that it charges while nestled in the back of the handset, and when not using little stowaway, the speakerphone is loud. Of course, there seem to be a few drawbacks, headset battery life is a pitiful 2 hours, the two-in-one combo at 4.1 ounces is a tad hefty, wind noise is a serious problem, and at $179 after discount, it's pricey. Follow the read link to read the rest and see a few more pics of it in action.

[compboss17 Posted Jun 17th 2008 7:52PM]

See, I told you guys. Built in bluetooth headset is nice theory, bad in practice.

[(Unverified) Posted Jun 18th 2008 12:35AM]

I haven't actually tested the sound quality of the BT headset but my problem was that it could not stay in my ear for the life of me.

Outside of that, it does seem like a pretty nice slider phone.

[(Unverified) Posted Jun 18th 2008 11:58AM]

cb17

I could not agree more