LG Shine

Posted by T3 Online on Fri 26 Oct 2007

Mirror, mirror...

... on the wall, which is the sexiest phone of all? The Shine, perhaps? Following on from the success of its Chocolate Phone, LG has arranged another slab of metal into pleasing phone form, complete with a mirrored front that transforms into a bright, 2.2-inch LCD when you slide it open.

Despite chic looks, this is no mere fashion phone. Its stainless steel body is tough, rugged and devastatingly manly with firm keys and an innovative scroll bar that rips through menus like a virulent dose of salts.

The two-megapixel camera sports a Schneider-Kreuznach lens and a flash, but images are still underexposed and somewhat cack. The music player is passable, albeit so basic you can't even create playlists, while the headphones sound feeble but can be binned thanks to a 3.5mm jack.

Displaying less sticking power than the England cricket team's batting line-up, the battery indicator fell to half full after less than a day of play.

So, the Shine's features are strictly B-list. That, however, isn't the point. It's classier than its predecessor, easy to use and looks delightful. Call us shallow, but we rather like it.