LG ARENA

47 reviews

Apr, 2024

Positive
portability (4)
price (2)
connectivity (1)
reliability (1)
screen (1)

Negative
performance (2)
apps (1)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 47 reviews of LG ARENA. The average rating for this product is 3.2/5, compared to an average rating of 4.1/5 for other Cell phones for all reviews. People really like the screen and design. The durability and price also get good views, but there are some mixed views about the usability. Some have doubts about the apps and performance.

portability, price, durability, design, screen

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Cell phones the LG ARENA is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 83/100 = Very good quality.

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Expert review by : PhoneArena Team (phonearena.com)

LG ARENA Preview

Even if not featuring all these mind-blowing specs that Samsung OMNIA HD has, LG ARENA is also eagerly anticipated by many, because of its new S-CLASS 3D interface …

Apr, 2009

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Expert review by : Varun Krish (fonearena.com)

LG Arena Review

FoneArena presents the LG Arena Review

Screen; 3D S-Class UI; Build Quality; Multimedia Support; Music Quality; Camera; 8 GB In-built memory; 3.5 mm audio jack; FM radio with transmitter; Data Transfer Speed; Plenty of Connectivty options

Smaller Screen; Lack of microUSB port; Memory Card slot under battery cover.; Video Recording format is .3gp

Aug, 2009

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Expert review by : Ed Hardy (brighthand.com)

LG Arena Preview

I recently recording a video demonstration by LG for those who haven't had a chance to see this device yet

Overall, it is be 106 mm by 55 mm by 12 mm, and is available in silver and black

Apr, 2009

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Expert review by : Ross Catanzariti (goodgearguide.com.au)

LG Arena (KM900) mobile phone

LG's flagship touch-screen mobile phone for 2009 is the Arena (KM900). It boasts HSDPA capabilities, extensive multimedia functions, Wi-Fi and built-in GPS, but it's the new 3D "S-Class" user interface that is the real talking point. According to LG,...

Build quality, compact design, excellent display, graphical user interface, responsive touch screen, 3.5mm headphone jack, great list of features ;

Slightly sluggish in some areas, keystroke lag when messaging, 3D cube isn't as intuitive or smooth as it could be, no App Store, TV-out cable not included ;

The LG Arena will be initially available from Vodafone for $0 upfront on a $69 or $79 plan over 24 months, with offers from Telstra and Optus to follow

Apr, 2009

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Expert review by : Joseph Hanlon (cnet.com.au)

LG Arena

LG's touchscreen features class-leading multimedia support, but we're not convinced it makes an excellent phone. Its flashy new interface looks great but tends to make things slower and more difficult.

Gorgeous 3-inch display ; First-rate media file recognition ; 8GB internal memory ; HSDPA, Wi-Fi and GPS

Interface is confusing and can be laggy ; On-screen keyboard takes practice ; Buggy software and a few crashes

LG obviously knows that its touchscreen line of products needs a dedicated finger-friendly interface, but we don't think S-Class is as good as it could be. The interface can be sluggish, especially when the phone is full of data like media and...

Apr, 2009

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Expert review by : Joseph Hanlon (cnet.com.au)

LG launches Arena: Cubists pleased

LG Australia today launched its multimedia flagship phone for 2009, the LG Arena, featuring the company's latest user interface known as S-Class.

Apr, 2009

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Expert review by : Dave Jansen (smarthouse.com.au)

LG Arena

The LG Arena is a touch screen smartphone which similar functionality to the Apple iPhone. It is 3G Internet enabled, has WiFi and multimedia capabilities.

High calibre multimedia capabilities, Excellent speakers, Easy to use, Excellent call quality, 3.5mm jack

Clumsy web surfing, Bland design, Some annoying nagging software issues

Jul, 2009

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Expert review by (itreviews.co.uk)

LG - Arena

LG is establishing itself as a maker of touchscreen handsets, and the Arena brings yet another tweak to that format. The tweak, to be honest, isn't on its own enough to sell this phone. Hailed as ...

The Arena is a very nice handset and it is really crammed with features. We wish LG hadn't bothered with the 3D cube interface, though.

Jul, 2009

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Expert review by (letsgomobile.org)

LG Arena review

The Arena is the start of a new era for LG. This mobile phone is extremely innovative, not only when it comes to its design, but also its features and user's ease. The LG KM900, or LG Arena, features a 5.0 Megapixel digital camera, GPS antenna, WiFi,...

May, 2009

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Expert review by : Phil Lattimore (reghardware.co.uk)

LG Arena touchphone

With its new S-Class UI, the Arena boasts a slicker, more user-friendly touch performance than past LG touchphones. But not quite Apple cool.

Slim and eye-catching, the LG Arena has many attractive features. Its S-Class UI certainly raises LG's game - it's intuitive, easy on the eye and more user-friendly than LG's previous efforts - even if it's still not quite up to the iPhone's easy...

May, 2009

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