The LG G8X ThinQ: Two screens for the less than the price of many a one.
Angela Lang/CNETCheap things come to those who wait -- cheap phones especially. Last year, the LG G8X ThinQ with second-screen attachment started at $700, but right now you can buy it for $300. New. Unlocked.
Should you? More on that in a moment. Here's the deal: For a limited time, and while supplies last (my guess is they won't last long), B&H has the unlocked LG G8X ThinQ international LTE edition for $300. It's compatible with GSM networks, namely AT&T and T-Mobile (but also MVNOs like Cricket and Mint Mobile).
This was an interesting take on the folding-phone idea. The G8X ThinQ can function as a fairly standard standalone handset, but there's also a removable case that adds a second 6.4-inch OLED screen. Naturally that puts a big old seam down the middle -- this doesn't unfold to create a tablet, Samsung Galaxy Z Fold-style -- but also makes the expansion optional.
Thankfully, this isn't a one-trick pony; the phone offers plenty of other worthwhile features, including wireless charging, expandable storage, a headphone jack and a water-resistant casing.
To learn more, read Lynn La's LG G8X ThinQ review from last year. Verdict: "The LG G8X is an attractive and competitively priced phone in its own right, if you can snag a deal. The useful second screen is also enticing for those unsure about the more expensive Galaxy Fold."
Guess what: You just snagged a deal, and a way better one than Lynn was alluding to.
There's just one caveat here: Because this is an international edition, you may have difficulty getting warranty service should the need arise. However, B&H offers its own 1-year warranty on this, so you should be covered if anything goes wrong.
Not comfortable with that? For what it's worth, Amazon sells the US version (with two years of LG coverage) for $400 -- and that one is compatible with CDMA networks as well (meaning Sprint, Verizon, Boost, etc.).
Your thoughts?
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