Design
The F9200's face features a large, 65,000-color screen with 128 x 160 pixels. The full QWERTY keyboard slides out of the right side of the phone, which automatically flips the display to read horizontally. Secondary selection buttons above the keyboard allow the phone to be operated in this horizontal orientation. Other design features include a standard jack to accept universal hands-free headsets and a five-way center button that controls most of the phone's on-screen menus. An internal antenna keeps the F9200 sleek and compact, while a VGA (640 x 480) camera on the phone's back panel lets you snap shots with ease.

Calling Features
The phone's internal phone book can accommodate all your contacts for quick retrieval of numbers, email addresses and other info. The phone supports polyphonic ringtones, as well as vibrating alerts. Voice dialing lets you call your favorite contacts by simply speaking their names, while a speakerphone makes it easy to talk handsfree. A ringer ID function allows you to set specific ringers to certain callers.

Messaging, Internet, and Tools
Support for basic text messaging and robust multimedia messaging are built into the F9200, as are client applications for AOL Instant Messenger, Yahoo! Messenger, and ICQ. The phone also ships with an email application for connecting to a POP-based email account. A built-in web browser lets you access Cingular MEdia downloads and surf the wireless web on the go. Cingular's MEdia service lets you receive and send emails, read news headlines, get weather updates, download games and ringtones, and more. Traditional text messaging, as well as picture and sound messaging are also supported by the phone.

A number of handy tools ship with the F9200, including an alarm, a calendar and a calculator with currency converter. There's also a voice memo application for recording quick notes or numbers.

Imaging and Entertainment
Because the F9200 supports Java applications it is compatible with many Java-based games. The MEdia service offers a wide range of game and Java application downloads. Downloadable ring tones, screensavers and wallpapers are also available. As mentioned, the F9200's built-in camera is great for getting shots while you're out and about. You can then send your photos to friends and associates via multimedia messaging or email.

Vital Statistics
The LG F9200 operates on the GSM 850/1900 MHz frequencies. The phone comes with a one year limited warranty.