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LG KU970 Shine

LG KU970 Shine
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alaScore 82

280 reviews

Apr, 2024

alaTest has collected and analyzed 280 reviews of LG KU970 Shine. The average rating for this product is 3.6/5, compared to an average rating of 4.1/5 for other Cell phones for all reviews. Reviewers are impressed by the camera and reliability. The price and durability also get good feedback. Many are critical about the GPS navigation and size.

design, durability, price, reliability, camera

usability, performance, screen, size, GPS navigation

We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Cell phones the LG KU970 Shine is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 82/100 = Very good quality.

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Expert review by : Andrew Kliem (goodgearguide.com.au)

LG Shine (KU970)

 

Stylish design, Sturdy build, feature packed camera

Uncomfortable keypad, somewhat slow interface

The Shine is another fashion oriented camera that will appease many who are after a stylish handset, however some design and operation issues mean it isn't all it could be.

Apr, 2007
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Expert review by : Andrew Kliem (goodgearguide.com.au)

LG KU970 (Shine)

 

Following in the footsteps of the famous Chocolate Phone (the [[prodid:1852]]), LG's latest fashion oriented phone, the Shine KU970 is sure to turn so...

Stylish design, Sturdy build, feature packed camera

Uncomfortable keypad, somewhat slow interface

The Shine is another fashion oriented camera that will appease many who are after a stylish handset, however some design and operation issues mean it isn't all it could be.

Apr, 2007
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Expert review by : GSMArena team (gsmarena.com)

LG KU970 Shine review: A Vodafone touch

 

The LG Shine fashion handset was released in two distinct versions. Not long ago we reviewed the KE970 Shine. This time we turn our attention to the LG KU970 – the 3G version which is to be exclusively sold by Vodafone. They share the same metallic...

If you have followed the LG product line as we do, you would surely make note of the LG Black label series which includes only highly-fashionable handsets. It all started with the LG Chocolate which still remains popular. And as it seems the Korean...

Apr, 2007
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Expert review by : Ella Morton (cnet.com.au)

LG Shine KU970

 

The Shine looks gorgeous if you can manage to keep it clean, and will likely cause envy among those you show it off to. Just watch out for the pesky scroller.

Looks gorgeous. 512MB internal memory. Solid construction will withstand knocks and drops.

Small scroller makes menu navigation and texting a chore. Mirror quickly gets grimey with fingerprints. Memory not expandable.

You'll spend a lot of time keeping it clean and the scroller makes texting tricky, but the Shine is still a covetable piece of metal.

Oct, 2010
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Expert review by : Amanda Lian (hardwarezone.com)

LG Shine KU970

 

As an addition to the LG Shine family, the Shine KU970 brings 3G connectivity to the table, while retaining all of the elegance of the Shine KU970.

Nov, 2007
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Expert review by (smarthouse.com.au)

LG Shine KU970

 

The latest addition to the LG Black Label series of mobile phones, the Shine, is certainly a very stylish number that will appeal to the ladies, but is its beauty only skin deep?

Very sleek design ; good features list

Navigation scroll bar is tricky ; only one connection

Probably only the fashion conscious will be able to live with the functionality niggles of this phone Page: 1 [2]

Aug, 2007
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Expert review by : Albert Malik (imobile.com.au)

LG Shine KU970

 

The Shine is a lovely phone. It's smart and stylish, it feels as durable as a rock and is packed full of features. Did I mention it looks great? The stainless steel finish and reflective screen is just gorgeous and I love it, even though I'm not a...

Apr, 2007
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Expert review by : Dushan Delic (mymobile.co.nz)

LG Shine KU970

 

The LG KU970, or Shine as it's been dubbed, is the second and upgraded version of the original KE970.

The LG KU970 Shine is a thin slider fashion phone. Entirely made up of metal on the outside with a screen that turns into a mirror when it switches off, the LG Shine is definitely a sleek device that will leave a lasting impression on anyone that comes...

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Consumer review (cnet.com.au)

LG Shine KU970

 

not good at all but thats my experience with it

not a lot

scroll get dirt in it and doesnt work, charger port is as loose as a hooker, and the fukn thinkg keeps turning off when ever it fkn feels like

Sep, 2010
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Consumer review (cnet.com.au)

LG Shine KU970

 

Had this phone for 1-2 years now and it's still operating normally. Probably some slight scratches on the screen and metalic surfaces, but still remained relatively spotless. Accidentally dropped this phone a few times but was surprised at how it...

Well-rounded, durable, & reliable with a touch of sleeky elegance

Moderate battery life, limited message bank memory

Aug, 2010
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