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LG Migo VX1000 Kid's Phone

Wireless/Mobile Phone/Cell Phone

Rated 4.5 out of 5

The cute little LG Migo VX1000 offers parents and kids exactly what they want. For kids, it's an easy-to-use, fun way to stay in touch with the family. For parents, the Migo offers peace of mind and helps kids stay safe.

Take a closer look at the Migo's functions.

Design
With a kid-friendly design, the Migo makes a great little sidekick for all your child's adventures. As far as cell phones go, it doesn't get much simpler than the Migo. The small, oval-shaped device weighs just over two ounces and features a small (96 x 32) monochrome, blue-backlit screen and two bug-like antennae. Below the screen, there's no dialpad, just call, send, and end keys and four shortcut dialing keys, which parents can set so that kids can call with a single button press. An emergency key is placed between the shortcut keys, which can also be set to call any number parents choose (it is preprogrammed to dial 911). Volume control keys are provided on the left side of the phone, and there's a jack for a standard wired headset.

Calling Features
Because the Migo is geared for kids, simplicity is the name of the game. As mentioned, the phone makes it easy for kids to call Mom and Dad at the touch of a button. And for safety, the Migo allows parents to strictly control outgoing calls, as the phone can only dial one of four preset numbers (plus the number assigned to the emergency key). These parental settings are protected by a code, so once the Migo's phone book is programmed, it cannot be changed (unless the code is entered). Parents can also program specific ringtones to correspond with up to four incoming callers, as well as caller ID text for each of these callers. Missed calls are displayed on the phone display. The Migo keeps things fun with ten great ringtones, and there's also a vibrate ringer mode. Last but not least, the Migo features a speakerphone so kids can talk hands-free.

Note that the Migo does not support voice mail, Verizon's Get It Now download service, Web browsing, or sending and receiving text messages.

Just for Fun
The Migo is built to be accessorized. The phone features a hook for use with colorful wrist straps, carabiners (backpack clips), and other accessories. The Migo also comes with fun stickers for decorating its case.

Vital Statistics
The LG Migo VX1000 weighs 2.46 ounces and measures 3.23 by 1.81 by 0.87 inches. Its lithium-ion battery is rated at up to 200 minutes of digital talk time and up to 226 hours of digital standby time. It runs on the 850/1900 MHz CDMA frequencies. The phone comes with a one-year limited warranty.

Features of LG Migo VX1000 Kid's Phone:

4 parent programmable numbers
cute, compact design to fit small hands
dedicated emergency key
kid-friendly compact design
super simplified keypad and interface

Reviews:

Excellent way to keep in touch with the kids!

Rating: 5

I laughed when I read a previous reviewers review that said his child programed the phone. I thought, "surely, he couldn't have!" Well, our Migo arrived last week. My son, who just turned 7, RE-programmed the phone with his 1st grade classmates phone numbers!! So yes, if they have access to the
manual, or know the code, it's not hard to do at all!!

With that said, I must add that I DO love this phone. For just $9.99 a month, my son can call me whenever he likes. He clips it inside his backpack or on his jeans depending on where he is! My son is never far from my side, but I guess I like having him know he can reach me anytime he wants!!

Parent

Rating: 3

The phone is okay, but I feel the passcode is to easy for any child with common sense to break and program other numbers. LGIC should have designed the phone to allow parents to personalize the password once they've enter the generic code. Also, it does not have parental controls on incoming calls. I think the concept is wonderful, but the manufacture needs to go back and re-think & redesign this phone with more parental security controls, especially the two I mentioned in my review.

Not good enough - here's why

Rating: 4

While this may help you keep in touch with your kids, why not go the extra distance and get a phone that truly helps keep them secure? Phones with GPS trackers are now available, using a C.A.T.S. system technology and they:
* Locate your child on any computer from home or office.
* Restrict incoming and outgoing calls to preselected numbers.
* Phone locations updated every 1 minute.
* Locate loved ones on city map
* View tracking path of phone
* Know speed and direction phone is traveling

If you're going to invest in a phone for your child, this one will take them through the teen years and ensure peace of mind for YOU, the parent. In today's world, better to play it safe...

By LG