The latest smartphone to blaze the trails on the grapevine is the LG Rumor Black. LG Rumor Black looks like a chunky piece of technology with alphanumeric keypads typical of a text phone. As the QWERTY keyboard slides out, the screen automatically adjusts into landscape mode-- giving the user a maximized view of the data and transforming a simple call and text device into a smartphone for business applications.

Messaging and browsing features
*Aside from the usual text and voice messaging, the LG Rumor Black is a suitable partner in professional and personal correspondences by supporting email and instant messages.
*A browser is also built in so users can access any kind of information on the Internet wherever and whenever.

Multimedia capabilities The LG Rumor Black also boasts of the following multimedia capabilities: *has media and music player that can support media files such as MP3 and M4 *has expandable memory of 4 GB microSD card (sold separately) for file storage *features USB and Bluetooth Technology easy file transfer *has 1.3 megapixel camera used for taking pictures and recording videos *has 3D graphics support for interactive games *has stereo-quality sounds through the headset. *supports multimedia streaming (check with service provider for availability) Personalization and fun features *Customizing your LG Rumor Black smartphone is so much fun and easies through a variety of colors, graphics, and sounds that are not only built in the phone, but also available for downloading. *The LG Rumor Black also supports Polyphonic Ringtones that come built in or are downloadable *MP3 and WAV ringtones of your favorite songs of the moment can also be used. *Picture caller ID and custom ringtones allow you to know who's calling even before you answer. *Games and other graphics are downloadable and can be displayed on the LG Rumor Black with sterling quality as its color main display reaches 176 x 220 pixels *Though the LG Rumor Black looks like a standard candy bar phone at first glance, it's quickly converts into a slide-out when the QWERTY keypads are accessed. *The LG Rumor Black can function hands-free when converted into a speakerphone that also enables you to record voice memos and reminders with up to one-minute durations each.

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Standard features
The LG Rumor Black can boast of additional features that can be used even for non-business purposes.

*Wake up to an alarm clock built in your phone
*Fumbling with numbers no longer with a built-in calculator
*Stay updated with reminders on your calendar
*A phonebook capacity of up to 500 contacts, with as much as five number entries and two emails per contact so you won't lose touch with your friends
*The LG Rumor Black is also M3 Hearing Aid compatible, so even the hearing impaired can use this.
*Running on a lithium-ion battery, the LG Rumor Black can stand up to 200 minutes of gab time and 250 minutes of standby mode.

Technical Specifications
*The LG Rumor Black runs on Java MIDP 2.1 application, while its data download speed is EV-DO or up to 700 Kbps
*Being 3G compatible makes the LG Rumor Black outstanding.
*It's built-in memory carries up to 128 MB but can further be expanded into 4GB with the installation of MicroSD or Transflash cards
*The LG Rumor Black smartphone fits just right into your pocket with dimensions of 4.3 in x 2.0 in x 0.7 in while weighing 4.6 oz.

With the right service carrier, you can maximize the LG Rumor Black to its full potential. It sure does pack a lot in such a small package, making it quite more practical to buy than other cellphones.