ok....im getting a new phone hopefully soon, and i know i wont be able to get the v710 or wuteva it is, so im stuck between these two. both have major ups and downs.
from wut i hear, the 5450 w/ alltel wont let u put wallpapers, and ringtones on ur phone w/o text messaging, and requires more time to mod
and the 5550 is on "mini re-call" for problems w/ the screen or something like that. and the color screen isnt as bright
which one would be better? both have around the same features, but i really want to be able to get ringtones and wallpapers (preferably w/o text messaging, cause my parents wont pay for it âšī¸). i can do w/o the camera, but it is a big plus in my book. either one would be great to have, but since im not close to the ...
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Both phones can do wallpapers and ringtones through a USB data cable (EBAY) and a program which is usually free.
The 5550 has the voice recognition software capabilities and speakerphone which is a huge plus. Just without the camera.
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but the 5550 is on recall....and i cant find it anywhere. if it only had a camera on it
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Why is it on recall, it's available here where I live. If you want a camera and a newer phone, wait until Nov when they will all be coming out.
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its on recall due to screen and audio problems. wuts the phone that has the camera? who makes it?
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Luey
Oct 25, 2004, 7:46 AM
I know the LX5550 was recalled by US Cellular (but is supposed to be available again mid-November), but not by Alltel, AFAIK. Mine is nearly a month old now, with no problems. And, both my local stores still have them available (although apparently they sell out nearly as fast as they get stock in).
I really like mine - best cell phone I've owned in the past 5 years (and I've gone through several in that time).
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What is the poroblem witht he screen and audio?
The new phones coming out are the Motorola and I think a Audiovox and newer LG.
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screen dies out i think, and audio is off or something. look on howard cui (or wuteva its called. its in the link section), get on their forums and do a search, youll see wut im talking about. exactly wut phones do u know? i know the v710, but i dont like that too much
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The V710 is amazing phone, how can you not like it? We're limited with Alltel, but hopefully soon some newer phones will be released.
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something called low on cash. i dont have too much money, and the phone cost $400 w/ a 2 yr plan đ˛ , a lil outta my league
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I have had both phones since released and it's a tough call. The 5550 has had the mentioned problems: outside display going haywire, numerous times it's locked up. One night the inside display was actually reversed and locked up!!(this was a first for me). I personally love that phone, and if it had a camera I wouldn't be getting the V710. I've had the 5450 since it was released and have NEVER had any trouble with it at all. I only have 165 hours on it but it has been great. If a camera isn't a big deal go with the 5550, if you dig the maroon casing which kinda grew on me. The voice services on the phone are the best I've ever had on a phone.
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i dont realy like the red color on the 5550. and i dont see the big deal w/ the v710 either. but o wel...im pretty sure now that im getting the 5450
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I've seen issues with the 5550's screen blacking out, after sending in for repair, no issues after that. 5550 also has issues with sticking with a tower causing reception issues. For the money 5450 is where I'd go. You get a camera and who wants a phone that talks to you?
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Luey
Nov 10, 2004, 1:42 PM
Actually, the hands free speaker phone and voice command is really nice in the car. You can use voice command to dial a number, and the phone will speak it back to confirm before it places the call - I like that feature a lot (and when not in the car a push of a button, and driving mode is off).
I've been really happy with my LX5550 - no issues at all in the 7 weeks I've had it, and reception is great, IMO.
(but then again, I'm one of those who DON'T want a dang camera phone đ ).
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