LG Optimus Vu review: A ginormous 5


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LG Optimus Vu is a phone on steroids.

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It seemed like not so long ago, we were trying to wrap our heads around the Samsung Galaxy Note and its whopping 5.3-inch screen. Now it looks like LG has provided its own answer to the phone-tablet hybrid with the LG Optimus Vu.

The Vu’s screen is slightly smaller at a perfect 5 inches, but its svelte frame is more squarish and the display has an odd 4:3 aspect ratio. The device also comes with a hefty stylus, called a Rubberdium pen, that’s sturdy and feels similar to a real pen.

Though I like its decent 8-megapixel camera and crisp display, the Vu isn’t without its drawbacks. This includes its outdated Android Gingerbread OS and its nearly $900 price tag. For the full review, read more here.

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