LG Shine

The LG Shine is one of the most desirable phones i have ever owned, thanks to the gleaming metal and mirrored front. If you're looking for a phone with a touch of class, then this should be near the top of your list. I purchased this phone in May 2007 when it was first released in the UK, after owning a Motorola RAZR. Like the RAZR the phone didn't offer the latest cutting edge elements but as a fashion conscious mobile it quickly became a design icon and one to be seen with. LG has taken the design and evolution of its original handsets to the next stage with the aptly named LG Shine.
Unlike many phones that feel like toys made from cheap plastic, the Shine feels strong and well built. It's slightly heavier than most phones i have seen recently, but this only adds to the sensation that you've got a quality product in your hand. At only 14mm thick, it slips easily into a pocket.

The slider design features a large 2.2-inch screen that is mirrored when not in use - its a girl's new compact mirror for sure - and a 2 megapixel camera for shooting when out and about, although this isn't one of the main focuses of the phone. Directly beneath the large screen is a roller interface and two further buttons either side. The roller does exactly that - allows you to roll through the menus while pressing it activates or the further two buttons whatever icon you happen to be on.

18 months later my LG Shine is still in great order and looks as good as new. You can pick up some great deals on the LG Shine from some of the online retailers selected below.