LG Lotus (LX600) Cell Phone

The LG Lotus is like the Nissan Cube of phones. It's fun, funky and functional. And obviously, the boxiness lends further to this comparison.

Call Quality: This phone was a replacement for an old Pocket PC Phone. As I decided that I didn't need all of the extra bells and whistles, it was great that the call and audio quality was a vast improvement. The speaker phone mode has good quality and is loud enough to hear while driving on the freeway.

Battery Life: With moderate usage the battery will last between two and three days.

Design: Sturdy and light. I wouldn't recommend dropping it too many times, but it has held up well with normal usage. The clam shell opens up to a large screen above and a full qwerty key board below. The "wer" and below are also the numeric pad. This phone is great for texting. Not as easy for number dialing.

Camera: With a 2.0 megapixel camera, this phone takes better pictures than some digital cameras from back in the day.

Cool Things: The voice activation feature is extensive and far ahead of many other phones on the market. The Lotus has a color screen while open or closed and an eclectic range of ring tones comes pre-installed on the phone.

You won't be as cool as if you had an iPhone or Blackberry, but for the price, this phone is functional, cool and makes a statement. Who else do you know that has a square phone? If a phone is something you consider an extension of your personal style, this may be just the right fit for you.