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So.. Overall - Positive Impression of Esteem?

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XBarbarian

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Hey.. currently on my 1.5 yo Droid X. VZW.

My usage fluctuates massively, so, I have unlimited everything including minutes...which means..I pay $140 a month for a single phone and line!

And I'm sick of that!

I'm in Tampa area ( Pinellas co. ) and Metro has decent saturation here it seems.. yesterday I was in a metro store..saw the Esteem is coming ( currently sold out there )

It looks like a hella sweet deal..nice phone ( love the bigger displays..minitab ftw ) and Unlimited everything for less than HALF of what I pay VZW now...

All in All.. everyone pretty happy with the Phone? Any Tampa area Metro folks..thoughts on Metro Coverage?

After initially thinking Nexus.. truth is.. why pay twice as much evey month..very tempted...

so..a few weeks into your experience..all good?

Thanks all
 
XBarbarian said:
Hey.. currently on my 1.5 yo Droid X. VZW.

My usage fluctuates massively, so, I have unlimited everything including minutes...which means..I pay $140 a month for a single phone and line!

And I'm sick of that!

I'm in Tampa area ( Pinellas co. ) and Metro has decent saturation here it seems.. yesterday I was in a metro store..saw the Esteem is coming ( currently sold out there )

It looks like a hella sweet deal..nice phone ( love the bigger displays..minitab ftw ) and Unlimited everything for less than HALF of what I pay VZW now...

All in All.. everyone pretty happy with the Phone? Any Tampa area Metro folks..thoughts on Metro Coverage?

After initially thinking Nexus.. truth is.. why pay twice as much evey month..very tempted...

so..a few weeks into your experience..all good?

Thanks all
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leave VZW and go with metro, for what you pay in 6 months for VZW you could have paid for a year and some months give or take depending on your plan you pik with metro, i would recommend, plus you can still get the $100 MIR which brings the phone down to $249 + tax real cheap for a well built phone by a good company LG...;)
 
If you're going to switch to Metro this is the phone to get, I've only had mine a week and couldn't be happier.
 
I've had mine about a month as well. With phone root, extended battery from Verizon's 50% off sale, ICS wallpaper, icons, and locksceen...I am sooo happy with this phone. It is pretty fast with 4G speeds and takes decent pictures. So far no dropped calls and Navigation is on point.
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morgankslade said:
I've had mine about a month as well. With phone root, extended battery from Verizon's 50% off sale, ICS wallpaper, icons, and locksceen...I am sooo happy with this phone. It is pretty fast with 4G speeds and takes decent pictures. So far no dropped calls and Navigation is on point.
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Yeah, the GPS on this phone is excellent. I'm coming from the Optimus and it would take forever to get a lock. Now, it's almost instant!
 
Aplus said:
Yeah, the GPS on this phone is excellent. I'm coming from the Optimus and it would take forever to get a lock. Now, it's almost instant!
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That's one of the things I love about this phone. My last phone was the Indulge and the GPS would only work when it felt like it.
 
yes -- it's the best phone i have ever had in over 15 years, and with $60 unlimited service from Metro PCS, it's the best deal and hardware on the market!
 
Good review. My own comments are in blue. The LG Esteem is going to be the best LTE Android MetroPCS has for several months. There will be other LTE Androids introduced, but until at least March/April, this one is going to have the best specs. LOVE this phone!

LG Esteem for MetroPCS review - Reviews - Know Your Cell

LG Esteem for MetroPCS
LG's Esteem is MetroPCS' new top-of-the-line LTE/4G Android - and a darn good smartphone.


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OCT. 21, 2011

At the beginning of this calendar a phone like the LG Esteem would have been considered nearly “State-of-the-Art” when it came to Android smartphones.

Just look at the stats: a 4.3-inch capacitive touchscreen, a 1GHz Snapdragon processor, a 5MP camera on the back and 1.3MP on the front, 720p video, Dolby multi-channel audio and it all runs on Android 2.3 (Gingerbread) via a 4G/LTE network..

But, it's almost the holiday shopping season – and the LG Esteem is just making its debut on MetroPCS.

In case you are not impressed – I'm here to tell you that you should be. This is one terrific phone.

The phone comes loaded. There is all sorts of software that included as standard equipment. Think in terms of their own GPS and Web browsing software, Loopt (a GPS friend finder), SmartShare (play and share media files through the phone), Swype (super-fast keyboard typing system) and PocketExpress (up-to-the-minute information at your fingertips).

They even throw in free, unlimited Rhapsody music downloads for the first 90 days.

In addition, there are a lot more hardware features than the ones I've already mentioned – including GPS, LED flash for the camera and an HDMI output jack. Not bad.

So here's what you don't get. You don;t get a slim, sleek smartphone. Not that the Esteem is overly large – but it IS a good-sized phone which is not necessarily made of super-lightweight plastics.

(Actually I like some heft to my phone. Many have said the the Indulge feels a little cheap. Whereas the Esteem has some metal.)

There is a metal rim around the outside of the phone which had little doors to protect the HDMI and micro-USB charging jacks. All of that adds some weight to the mix.

And even though the Esteem operates on MetroPCS' 4G, LTE data network – Metro's LTE isn't as fast as Verizon's (or most anyone else's)

That's because their LTE network is smaller (at the moment) and they spread-out the bandwidth so that everyone can (sort of) drink the Kool-Aid. MetroPCS' LTE delivers uploads and downloads in the neighborhood of 1-4Mbps. And, it's a very solid network.

The other thing you don't get with this – or any other MetroPCS phone is a two-year contract. MetroPCS sells their handsets for a set price. That makes their monthly prices a lot lower than other cellular carriers. Mainly because you're not paying the real price of the phone up front but in installments over the life of the contract.

So, the LG Esteem is currently selling for $249 (plus tax) with no contract. That's really $349 plus a mail-in rebate of $100. They give you two-day shipping for free.

As for their 4G service, they have two plans for the Esteem – either $50 (for most everything you want or need for your Android smartphone) or $60 (for every feature they offer – plus, the kitchen sink).

Don't forget – these monthly charges are the full cost you have to pay. That means $50 or $60 including all taxes and fees. That makes a big difference.

Is MetroPCS for you? Go to their Website and check out their service maps. If you're lucky enough to be in a 4G area then you should check-out their LG Esteem.

It's a terrific smartphone -- the best Android MetroPCS has ever offered.

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(All the specs are excellent except that 1500 mAh battery should be an 1800 mAh battery, like this one -- a 3rd party battery for the LG Revolution and also works for the LG Esteem, and still fit in the same case. Most new LTE phones are being introduced with bigger, stronger batteries -- 1800 - 1900 mAh. But for this phone and the Revolution, LG used a 1500 mAh, the same battery from the CDMA-only LG Optimus for an LTE phone!

I'm not a big fan of the big "whale" 3000 mAh extended batteries, as they put a hump on the back of the phone, so it won't fit in a case or holster. Whereas the 1800 mAh extended battery is not like that. Other than the puny battery issue, which is easily fixed by buying that 1800 mAh battery, I couldn't ask for much else, especially at this price point and no contract.)

LG Esteem info

Typical price: $249.99 (after rebate)

Pros:
Fast processor
Loaded with terrific hardware, software
4G LTE data connectivity
No contract needed

Cons:
Slightly heavier than competition

Verdict: Best MetroPCS Androids to date.

Rating: 4 out of 5 stars

More info: MetroPCS Website
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I'm at 36 hours from my last charge. I'm seeing 50% left on the extended battery.
I've played Angry Birds Rio, installed Go Launcher EX, Alien Skins Full, Go Keyboard, updated 9 apps, the phone hasn't set idle.
This is my fifth phone since I've been with metroPCS and I can't see buying another phone for a LONG time.
 
This is the best phone that i ever owned.

Pros: big display, fast processor,a brick (feels good in my hands), flash, decent camera, everything about this phone is awesome except.....

Cons: stock battery is horrible for heavy users, MetroPCS data speeds (hopefully it can improve)

Phone has been working flawlessly and i hope that it stays that way
 
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