With the exclusive LG Glimmer, Alltel continues to chip away at its reputation as a regional carrier with a ho-hum handset selection. Sleek and sophisticated, this touchscreen slider is a good choice for those who want multimedia capabilities and don’t mind spending the majority of their time roaming from one supported network to the next. Design The Glimmer’s looks belie the functionality under its hood. Slim and sleek, it doesn’t look like geekware in your palm or against your ear, and at 4.5 ounces, it won’t sag a shirt pocket. The touchscreen and RAZR-like membrane keypad both work surprisingly well, even for fat fingers. Unfortunately, there’s no way to slide open the Glimmer with one hand without putting a big thumbprint on the bottom of the screen. The 262,000-color, 2.8-inch display is bright and crisp, even in sunlight. That’s a plus when you’re using the Glimmer outdoors or in a car, where it’s likely to sit on a dashboard in direct sunlight when taking advantage of its built-in GPS. The user interface was very intuitive. The out-of-box experience is excellent; you don’t need to consult the manual to figure out how to use basic features or more advanced apps such as Alltel Navigation. The only major shortcoming is the slider bar on some menus: It’s so narrow that it can be a hassle when trying to drag it to scroll through a menu.
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