CNET reviews the LG CU500V and writes, "We found the picture quality to be quite good for a camera phone, though it struggled with low-light environments. ... We found the HSDPA speeds on the phone to be remarkably impressive. We managed to connect to Cellular Video in a split second, and streaming video barely experienced a hiccup with almost no downtime in buffering. We also downloaded a game called Lemmings in less than four seconds. While it may not be as fast as cable, it's certainly light-years away from dial-up. ... The LG CU500V is one of the fastest phones we've ever tried, with swift downloads, impressive video-streaming speeds, and the ability to make video calls with AT&T's Video Share service. The feature set is impressive; the picture and audio quality are great; and the slim, attractive design is a bonus."

News Release

The LG CU500v was built and designed for speed. To meet the needs of more and more users downloading online content, the CU500 was outfitted with HSDPA technology. Now equipped with broadband like speeds at their fingertips, users will be able use the CU500v to download the latest online content in a fraction of the time compared to conventional mobile web devices.

Another breakthrough feature on the CU500v is that consumers will be able to enjoy one-way video on their phones. Users can call a friend and send live (or pre-recorded) video to other users so they can see and hear you simultaneously. LG is thrilled to be the first mobile handset manufacturer to offer this service in the U.S.