LG Ally
The Android 2.1 powered LG Ally features a touchscreen-qwerty keyboard combo, 3.2 megapixel camera, Wi-Fi connectivity, large 3.2 inch WVGA screen and 3D app launcher.
"Frankly, we came away feeling like LG half-assed this phone at a time when it could've swooped in and established itself in the thick, meaty midsection of Verizon's smartphone lineup. The customizations feel as though they went through barely any quality control at all, the phone's slower than we know the MSM7x27 series is capable of performing, and nothing about the hardware inspires us"
"The LG Ally is a phone that, when held in the hand, feels more like a piece of industrial equipment. It’s heavy, it’s not all that attractive to look at, and the buttons on the front are completely mind boggling. However, it does have a relatively roomy touchscreen, and even if the WVGA screen is a bit too much, it does do a great job of showing off all those colors well. The sliding function is great, and while the keyboard may not make everyone happy, we were far more pleased with it than let down. And, while we love Android 2.1, we would say that LG should shy away from the themes from now on, and just let the stock ‘droid take over."
"And so the fate of the Ally is sealed. It's aimed at the same kind of people who would buy a Droid, but it's not as good a handset. To the Verizon user who wants a keyboarded Android phone, I would say to buy a Droid, even if it cost a bit more, and its keyboard isn't as easy to use as the Ally's. To the general Verizon smartphone buyer, I'd say to check out the Droid and HTC Incredible. To someone thinking about using a smartphone like the Ally instead of a messaging phone, I'd say to check the math."
