The Fusic serves up a feast of features that media hounds will devour. At $179 (with a two-year
contract), this clamshell is far from cheap, but its ability to transmit music to an FM radio (a wireless first), beam MP3s to a stereo Bluetooth headset, and create custom ringtones—on top of Sprint’s stellar TV and Web services—makes this one of the best multimedia phones yet.
The Fusic has a simple but attractive design that resembles a particular mega-popular digital audio player. It sports a white body with a 65,000-color external LCD and a circular music control located just below it. You can substitute the blue faceplate with one of three included replacements (green, black, and pink), a nice touch for fashionistas. On the downside, the included earphones are hard and fell out with the slightest head movement.
Turning the phone to its rear reveals a 1.3-megapixel camera with a built-in flash and 10X digital zoom that can shoot photos when the Fusic is open or closed, thanks to a handy button located on the unit’s right side. The quality of stills was decent enough, but video looked rough, especially when subjects were in motion. :: LAPTOP Magazine • LG Fusic ::