A Newer Phone with Great Features
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| LG 530g from Tracfone |
This phone has a good feel with a full QWERTY keypad and large screen it offers great functionality whether you want to call, text or surf the web.
LG 530G Features
The LG 530G is fully equipped with all the typical cell phone features one would expect and with good battery life and Triple Minutes, it is a very appealing prepaid phone.- Triple Minutes for Life
- Full QWERTY Keyboard
- Mobile Web Surfing
- 1,000 entry Phone Book
- 1.3 MP Camera/Video Recorder
- SMS and MMS Picture Messaging
- MP3 Player (Cables and Micro SD cards not included)
- Hands-Free Speaker
- Bluetooth® Wireless Technology
- Voicemail, Call Waiting, and Caller ID
- Voice/Sound Recorder
- Alarm Clock
- Battery talk time up to 3.8 hours
- Standby time up to 6.3 days
- Includes Battery, Charger, Activation Card, Services Guide and User Manual
Likes and Dislikes for the LG 530G
Let's begin by looking at Tracfone Reviewer's LIKES about this phone:
Some of the best features for this phone are the QWERTY Keyboard, MP3 player, Triple Minutes for Life, and overall sleek appearance.
The full QWERTY keyboard (which means it has a button for every letter in the alphabet, like a computer keyboard) is easy to get used to and makes texting much faster. No more hitting the numbers multiple times to get a text message written, every letter has its own button and makes texting simple for anyone.
The MP3 player is a convenient feature that allows you to download songs via TracFone (for a price) or add your own songs to the phone. The songs can be played through the headphones attached to the standard headphone jack, or through the speakers which are decent.
If you plan to use the MP3 player, be sure to buy a Micro SD card (up to 32GB) and a USB cable for the phone, as these are not included. (MicroSD cards are usually around $10 or less for a 4GB card, which is more than enough space for most people)
The included Triple Minutes for Life makes this phone an incredible deal. For every minute you add, you get 2 minutes free. So if you add a 60 minute prepaid card, you get 180 total minutes! This is the best deal TracFone has, and if you also use a Promo Code when adding your phone card, you will get even more free minutes!
Finally, the overall design of the phone is sleek and stylish - perfect for those looking for a phone they can enjoy everything about. It looks good and is easy to get accustomed to.
Time for a few DISLIKES about the LG 530G:
First of all, the phone does come with Mobile Web, but it is not all that great, and costs a lot to use. Few people use the Mobile Web feature, and it is not really necessary anyway. But if you are someone who likes to check email or Facebook from your phone, this might not be the phone for you.
Another dislike is that the phone does not come with an Micro SD card or USB cables. While not including these items does help keep the price down, it would be nice for the phone to come with them since it adds a lot to the overall functionality of the phone.
Overall this phone is a fantastic phone for those who like texting often and but still want to have a no contract prepaid phone. The Triple Minutes for Life is a huge bonus that makes this phone extremely reasonable to use.
Also, check out more Tracfone Reviews or read about How to Make your Prepaid Minutes Last Longer
Also, check out more Tracfone Reviews or read about How to Make your Prepaid Minutes Last Longer
Great Buying Option for the LG 530G:
This phone typically retails for $49.99 from most stores and on the Tracfone website. But it can be found on Amazon for closer to $30-35, a $15 to $20 savings!