Customer Reviews

LG KP500 Cookie Unlocked Phone with 3.2 MP Camera (Brown)--International Version with No Warranty

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bought 2 of these phones for use in South America and Asia.
tested it out in the states using T-Mobile so that I could get familiar with it before taking it abroad.
call quality is very good on this phone. I had no problem listening to people through the phone and others could hear me clearly as well.
the camera on the phone I got works great for a camera phone.
I don't know why others have had issues with the camera. Have been able to take better photos with this phone that with other phones here in the states including the iphone, the motorola droid and the samsung omnia just to name a few.
like the touch screens and that it comes with a stylus as well.
the vertual keyboard is easy to use even with chunky thumbs.
haven't tried the web browsing capabilities on the phone but didn't buy the phone for that feature.
all in all very happy with the purchase

This phone is a GREAT deal for 100 $. The touch screen is fine personally I dont know why people complain about that. And YES one can receive (MMS) picture mail; you just have to set it up. It is not hard @ all just follow these directions:

1. Menu > Settings > Connectivity > Access Points > Add Access Point
2. Connection Title: Tmobile
3. Bearer: GPRS (Cannot Change)
4. Authentication: No Authentication
5. APN: [...].
6. Save
7. Menu > Settings > Connectivity > Internet Profile > Add Profile
8. Title: Tmobile
9. Use Proxy: ON
10. Proxy server address: 215.155.165.050
11. Proxy server port: 8080
12. Access Point: Tmobile
13. Save
14. Menu > Communicate > Messaging > Settings > Multimedia message > Multi msg centre
15. Title: Tmobile
16. MMSC URL: [...]
17. MMS Proxy: Tmobile (It should already show Tmobile)
18. Save

That simple. Also that goes for internet but to use these you have to in the first place have it in your contract with your Mobile carrier. I use Tmobile and it works fine.

The one CON I would say is that texting can be a little hard if your not used to texting or the touch screen.

I am a graphic designer/photographer looking for a phone that would allow me to read my mail, download and read attachments and browse the internet while I am on the road.
The LG 500kp fulfilled my expectations and more.

The different functions of the phone is easy to learn. It is small sleek looking and handy.


In my down time I can entertain myself with games or music, or watch a movie.
My only concern is it seems it is not sturdy enough to withstand the shock if it falls to the ground. I intend to buy a protective case.

I certainly would recommend this low priced phone with high end functions.

Thanks to all the good reviews this phones has, I decided to buy it to be used in Costa Rica. After a couple of weeks, I can only say that the phone has worked perfectly. The software is quite easy to use and the touchscreen sensitivity is the right one, you don't have to push to hard to get it to respond. Power saver helps and lot and battery life is improved when the feature is enabled. The only thing that's somewhat disappointing is the PC Suite software since I haven't been able to figure out if there is way to update it or the phone's software automatically.

I ordered the LG KP500 from Amazon.com. Received it 4/8/10. I think I like the phone but I am not sure yet because I haven't tried it yet. The manual is written in Polish language only. I have contacted Amazon and LG to no avail. I wish they will respond to me positively so I can try my new phone. Any one knows where I can get the english version of the manual?

When I placed the order ,I was happy that I was giving my wife a good gift after going thru the specs of the product but when the product arrived, we found that the unlocked phone was not a new one and the seal on the outer box was tampered with .When I checked with Amazon they informed that they were not aware of this and would get back to the seller on this.Not sure on what quality standards are in place to ensure that the products reaching the customers are in good condition and they are getting the products in the condition they requested.I have been a Amazon Customer for the past 1 year and did not have any complaints,but after the experience with this product,I will have to think twice before ordering anything now..

The phone is great. If you text a lot I wouldn't recommend it. Other wise good phone for the price.

After purchasing an HTC touchscreen smartphone I vowed never to go back to pushing buttons again. I sold the HTC and decided to purchase this LG KP500. So far I have no regrets. The touchscreen is extremely responsive, especially when using the stylus (which I lost). If you have big fingers then u may have a hard time accessing various features without the stylus. The phone comes fully loaded with features except for Wi-fi connectivity which would have been nice, but I can't complain because of the awesome price which I paid for it. Compared to other phones this LG is extremely light. Sometimes it's in my pocket and I forget it's there. I consider this phone to be a bargain since it gives so much for so little.

Wow, what a great product for the price

I purchased this phone for $109.78 and i have to say, that was the best $109.78 I have ever spent.

Its not quite a smart phone, but hey, thats why I got it at such a great price. It is everything that it was said to be and did everything that it was said to do. The camera was great and user interface was top notch. The only crib I have is the difficulty in typing without the stylus on the QWERTY keypad. Its a little difficult no matter how small your fingers are.

My office mates were drooling when I showed them the phone and the price I paid. Especially considering the costs of unlocked phones. But lets get to the nitty gritty.

The Pros. Works great with TMobile in the USA. I inserted the SIM card an viola, I was up and running I have not had any problems with reception and the call quality is good. Screen is very visible. No more squinting to see the numbers or letters,and it can be adjusted. Battery life is terrific, and it didnt take long to charge up initially. The interface is intuitive, figured it out without the manual.

Cons: Touch screen is exactly that. Make sure your speed dials arent on the first screen, unless you dont mind calling them accidentally. There may be too many options for some people. Scroll bar can be difficult. Best to use the stylus with that one.

Great value.