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Review: LG Rumor

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The Rumor provides messaging fanatics with a low-cost, QWERTY-equipped handset that lets them peck out messages by the score. In most other respects, though, the Rumor's lower-end feature set prevent it from being a true stand-out device. The hardware is comfortable to use and appealing, but the software side of the equation cripples the Rumor to a certain degree.

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LG Rumor / Scoop / UX-260

2" display 176 x 220 pixels
950 mAh battery
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