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But, the super-hot feature on this phone is the streaming TV. You extend the tiny TV antenna (like a single rabbit ear) -- press the TV button -- and you're on your way. Mobile TV works well. I've tried it indoors and out, uptown and downtown Manhattan and it's absolutely great. I wouldn't recommend trying to watch for long outdoors -- especially when it's sunny. But, indoors it's perfect. Audio and video are received simultaneously and picture quality is better than I imagined it could ever be. Last night, I took the Vu to bed -- and had my choice of live feeds of David Letterman, Jay Leno, CNN, a movie, ESPN sports roundups and lots more. I woke up and checked out where in the world Matt Lauer was (the Seychelle Islands). Don't worry if you miss something -- live shows are usually repeated throughout the day. Once you get started it's hard to stop. Unless, of course, the battery needs recharging. I got almost two hours of TV viewing before I was told I needed to zap the phone's battery. AT&T's Mobile TV ain't free. The monthly fees run $13 or $15 per month depending on the number of channels. That's on top of your other monthly cell phone charges. In my tests, I found only one item I feel is missing -- a TV stand. It would be great to be able to put the Vu down and be able to continue watching with the phone on your desk -- or next to your bed. If it isn't an option, it should be.
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