The thing is, the Samsung Rant reminds me exactly of the LG Rumor. Can anyone tell me the difference and recommend which one I should get? I really just want camera/mp3 player/qwerty keyboard.Samsung rant vs LG Rumor. Whats the difference?
Both the screen and keyboards are bigger. It also can stream Sprint Power Vision (PCS), unlike the rumor. It has has the new one-touch interface making it easier to navigate. Even though it looks like the rumor, it's overall a better phone.Samsung rant vs LG Rumor. Whats the difference?
Get the Rant. It's just newer generation phone than the Rumor. It has much better graphics, better speed, better keyboard, better camera, better ringtones, better screensavers, Sprint One Click GUI, semi-threaded texting, a USB cable to connect to your computer. The Rumor is just an old-gen phone
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Honestly I would never go back to the rumor. I made the mistake by when the blue one came out and my black one stopped charging i went to go get the blue one. The rumor is horrible. I've had like 10 of each phone because they all stopped playing ring tones and then froze. Rant is much better
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u r wrong the rumor has vision internet services i have it right now.
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u r wrong the rumor has vision internet services i have it right now. also the rumor has a rubbery shell to protect it from scratches. everything works fine i guess it's just a newer version than the one you guys are talking about
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camera doesnt have zoom on either and i know all this cuz my mom has rant i have rumor
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good question i have a blue lg rumor myshelf i would strongly advise getting the samsung rant they are both basically the same thing and the same price but the rant has better photo picture other than thatthere no difference so i say if they both coast the same than just wait for the one thats a little better the rant. the only thing is the fact that the rant doent look to me as good as the rumor just my opion and all
A Slider with Style
Samsung Rant, exclusively from Sprint, features a sleek, horizontal slider design, full QWERTY keyboard and access to the fast speed of Sprint’s National Mobile Broadband Network. Samsung Rant is a messaging master, complete with email, text, voice SMS and instant messaging capabilities. It offers easy access to Sprint Navigation, Sprint Music Store and Sprint TV with an extensive collection of live and on-demand content through Sprint’s new One Click customizable user interface. Additional features include a 2.0 MP camera/camcorder, stereo Bluetooth, expandable memory up to 8GB and speaker-independent voice recognition. Samsung Rant will be available in red or black, and Best Buy will offer an exclusive purple option.
ENTERTAINMENT/PERSONALIZATION
• Sprint TV® with an extensive selection of live and on-demand programming, including Sprint Exclusive Entertainment (SEE), the industry’s only made-for-mobile sports and entertainment video programming network
• Sprint Music StoreSM, allowing users to wirelessly download full-length songs directly to their phone for just 99 cents each
•More than a dozen streaming-radio applications, including Sprint Radio with more than 150 channels
• Background music mode, allowing the user to play music while text messaging, playing games or surfing the Internet
• Sprint PCS Picture MailSM
• Picture caller ID
PRODUCTIVITY
• Sprint Navigation with GPS-enabled audio and visual turn-by-turn driving directions, one-click traffic rerouting and more than 10 million local listings
• Live Search for Sprint, powered by Microsoft, provides easy access to directory information, integrated GPS-enabled directions, interactive maps and one-touch click to call access
• Speaker-independent Voice Dialing, including audible status reports on phone coverage, signal strength and battery life
• Multiple messaging options, including SMS, voice SMS and instant messaging
• Voice to Action button, including call, text, picture messaging, traffic, movie, sports, news and search functions
• 2.0 MP camera with 4x digital zoom and video camcorder
• Advanced Stereo Bluetooth® wireless technology with audio caller ID
• Access to corporate and consumer (POP3) email, including AOL, Gmail and Yahoo!
• Wireless Backup to restore contact information if the device is lost, stolen or damaged
SPECIFICATIONS
• Dimensions: 4.5” x 2.1” x 0.7”; 4.58 ounces
• Display: 2.1” TFT (176 x 220 pixels and 262K vibrant colors)
• Standard Lithium (LiIon) battery: up to 5.6 hours continuous talk time*
*Talk times will vary depending on phone usage patterns and conditions. Battery power consumption depends on factors such as network onfiguration, signal strength, operating temperature, selected features, vibrate mode, backlight settings, browser use, frequency of calls and voice, data and other application usage patterns.
LG Rumor
The good:
The LG Rumor has a lovely design, with a built-in hidden QWERTY keyboard for easy messaging. Features include a 1.3-megapixel camera, an MP3 player, Bluetooth, and more. It provides easy access to Facebook, plus it supports Sprint Navigation.
The bad:
The LG Rumor does not have EV-DO, and surfing the Web can be quite slow. The screen has poor resolution, and the camera has no flash.
The bottom line:
Though the LG Rumor is not as fast as we'd like, it's still a great messaging multimedia device for those who don't need a lot of speed.
Specifications:
Band / mode: CDMA2000 1X 1900/800; Talk time: Up to 270 min; Combined with: With digital player; See full specs
Price range: $49.99 - $359.99
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CNET editors' review
Reviewed by: Nicole Lee
Reviewed on: 10/26/2007
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LG Rumor
The LG Rumor is Sprint's answer to those who want the convenience of a QWERTY keyboard without the complexity of a smartphone. A successor to the LG F9200 (which was for Cingular/AT%26amp;T last year), the Rumor is an attractive handset with a hidden slide-out QWERTY keyboard plus a few advanced features like a megapixel camera, a music player, and Sprint Navigation support. We really liked how easy it was to use, especially when sending text messages and e-mails. You can even access social networking sites like Facebook in just a couple of clicks. We wished the Rumor had EV-DO for faster Web surfing, as well as a better screen resolution, but the Rumor is still a great phone, especially if you're a messaging addict. The LG Rumor retails for $279.99, but you can get it for $79 with a two-year contract and a $50 rebate.
Design
At first glance, the LG Rumor looks like a rather bulky candy-bar handset. Measuring 4.3 inches by 2 inches by 0.7 inch, the Rumor definitely does not fit comfortably in a pants pocket, and at 4.13 ounces, it's heavier than most phones its size. But there's a reason for its heft; the LG Rumor has a hidden slide-out QWERTY keyboard. I recommend the samsung rant
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