MetroPCS LG Esteem Review
Online, December 4, 2011 (Newswire.com) - MetroPCS was the first company to offer LTE service and has now added the LG Esteem as its top smart phone with 4G LTE capabilities. The LG Esteem is large at 5.03 by 2.63 by 0.53 inches and has a durable build, making it a hefty 6.06 ounces. Able to withstand drops and bumps and with the added feature of Corning Gorilla Glass over the display, this phone is ready for anything. The 4.3 inch display is 480x800 pixel resolution and support for 262,000 colors, resulting in a display that is vivid, deep colors and great viewing angles. The touch screen response is quick and with the 1GHz processor, apps load and run smoothly. It has Android 2.3 Gingerbread as the operating system with some slight additions by LG, like social integration, a navigation bar that allows easy access to Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and airplane mode. Other than that, it's basically a vanilla Android experience, which is not a bad thing.
The Esteem has Rhapsody music service with the standard Android music player and with the advanced 7.1 Dolby sound system, your music sounds fantastic. Also included are two cameras, a 5-megapixel with flash on the back and a 1.3 on the front. These may seem average or maybe below average specs for other smart phone cameras, however, the software accompanying the cameras results in above average pictures. Intricate detail, real-to-life colors and crisp lines, these pictures beat out many 8-megapixel cameras available. The front facing camera also has great photo quality, perfect for video chatting. It also has 720p HD video capture with, like the pictures, fantastic quality. The battery life on the Esteem isn't that great, with a rated talk time of 3.5 hours, so just be aware.
Because the LG Esteem is pretty bulky, adding protection can be tricky. A slim silicone gel cover is the perfect option, as it allows a cushion if you drop the phone, as well as provides protection for scratches. Because it's slim, it doesn't add much additional bulk. Protect your LG Esteem phone and add color or make it easier to grip with a high quality LG Esteem black textured silicone cover. This black silicone cover without a belt clip adds scratch and dust protection with very little bulk.
We also recommend having a Bluetooth headset if you plan on using the phone for multimedia purposes and making/receiving calls. Keep talking longer with the Plantronics M20 Bluetooth headset. Extended battery life, whispered talk-time alerts and noise reduction make every LG Esteem call worry-free. Avoid recharging even longer by using the power switch between calls and if you have an iPhone, you can monitor battery life on screen. So talk freely knowing you have the time you need and the technology you want.
