what do you think of...

[ChelseaBun]

...phablets?

just seen these on LG's Facebook page, and personally i think they won't sell many of them. they are just too big and impractical for phones, but what do you think?
would you buy one/ take a contract out on one?

https://www.mashable.com/2012/02/27/hands-on-the-lg-optimus-vu/

[Evastar]

Looks too big to me, but I guess if you have a handbag or briefcase it would be ok.

[ChelseaBun]

Looks too big to me, but I guess if you have a handbag or briefcase it would be ok.

i was thinking that myself, but then i thought, what if rings, then you'd have to stop what your doing and put your bag down to get it out and answer it.

there are somethings i do like about it, like that is uses a stylus, but the phone part is off putting and a bit confusing

[Evastar]

Well I don't think I'll be getting one, but I am kinda biased against LG after a bad experience with a plasma tv that was just out of warranty, their customer service leaves a lot to be desired.

[Grizz]

Eva, give your Citizens Advice a ring, you may have a longer warranty than you think under EU directives.

[garry1312]

Eva sorry to hear you had a bad experience with a LG TV as they are my favourite TV sets since buying a LG TV I know any TV I buy in the future will be LG. I wont touch a Samsung TV as I know loads of people that have had issues with them. Think anyone can buy a item and if it is faulty it can put them off but could happen with any product.

Right back to the phone although I love my LG tv's I have never been interested in LG mobiles? Why? I dont know I guess other handsets tend to appeal to me more.

I love big phones and theres something about the size of this phone that really makes me want it. Yes it might be a bit awkward making calls on it at first but I would get used to that. phone + stylus = great. A android device as well it has went with the best OS.

I do not think this phone will be a major hit and I think that will be down to the size of it, although I would have it I think theres many out there that are really not going to appreciate the size of this handset. To me its a mobile and a tablet rolled in to one, nice design also.

Still dont know if I could own a LG phone though

[richy_rich]

I got bored of my iPhone and picked up a Samsung Galaxy Tab cheap in Singapore last year. I've been using it as a tablet/phone since and it's much bigger than that

The thing is, I got used to it really quickly. I mostly use it like a speaker phone, with it just on my desk or in the car/truck. You don't sort of hold it to your ear. If you need the privacy there's a headphone/mic arrangement (much like for the iPhone etc.) and I believe it has a button on to answer calls.

So, I wouldn't have a problem with this thingy

[ChelseaBun]

they are starting to grow on me, just wouldn't take one on full time as a phone.

[Meat-Head]

peace of plastic makes noise when somebody wants something


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[patkins]

I have an LG which looks like the blackberry, has internet etc. but just use it as a phone. Like the keypad for text otherwise couldn't be bothered texting but the new model thingy in ops post,might use it if slate broke on roof.

[Meat-Head]

just make sure you can get dk no matter where you are