Tracfone LG 225 Prepaid Flip Cell Phone Product Review

The LG cell phone, model 225, from Tracfone, is available to users as a reconditioned device, which means that it was once faulty or broken, but is now repaired to full working condition. This flip phone can be purchased directly from Tracfone in a bundle that includes a 1 Year service card for the high (relatively speaking) price of $99.99. Though this is one of Tracfone's most expensive offerings, it is important to remember that it comes bundled with a year of service.

If you're interested in getting the refurbished LG 225 from Tracfone, read on to find out if this is the phone for you.

Features

The LG 225 is a black cellphone that is oval in shape with an external display and antenna. With a reported battery talk time of up to 3 hours, and a standby time of up to 8 days, the 225 is fairly average with the competition. The cellphone is equipped with a VGA resolution camera, which means it takes photos at 640x480 pixels, a fairly small size by modern standards. The 225 comes with basic 'apps', which are an alarm clock, calendar, and phonebook (225 entries). The main screen shows how many talk time minutes are left on the account, and you can purchase more directly from the phone.

Though most of the features are standard, the 225 does come with free call-waiting, which isn't usually seen in these cheap cellphones. It also offers picture messaging and multiple languages. New ringtones, wallpapers, and screensavers can be downloaded from Tracfone and applied to the phone (you're charged minute units as payment). The unit is shipped with the rechargeable battery and an AC adapter.

Conclusion

One of Tracfone's most expensive bundles, this package is ideal for those want a phone with that'll work all year long, but that don't necessarily need a lot of minutes. For example, if you're planning to keep the 225 in your glove box, the 1 Year Service card bundled with the phone is excellent because the phone will always have service (that year) even if it only has 20 minutes of talk time on it. If you're looking for a daily phone, the LG 225 is also a good option, just don't expect too much in the feature department.