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Bluetooth

The LG Vu Plus paired quickly with all of my Bluetooth devices. I made calls and played music through my Bluetooth headset, listened to mobile TV on a set of stereo Bluetooth speakers and sent a photo to my desktop using the Bluetooth pairing. Bluetooth is also easily accessible from the notification bar menu, so it requires less menu digging.

Clock

When you need to tell time, the LG Vu Plus lock screen presents a nice-sized clock front and center. There is no clock in the notification bar, though you can add a clock widget to the home screen if you like. Still, in most apps the time will not be visible. This isn't much of a problem, since the phone locks up so quickly that you'll be staring at that lock screen clock in no time.

GPS

The Vu Plus uses AT&T Navigator for turn-by-turn directions. The app worked well, following me on trips in and out of the city and suggesting new routes when I got lost. It costs extra for navigation service, but this is par for the course, and one of the few times I wouldn't mind the extra charge.

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LG Vu Plus

3" display 240 x 400 pixels
950 mAh battery
Memory Card Slot, Hardware Text Keyboard

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