Nicole Lee at CNET rated the LG Decoy from Verizon 8.3 out of 10 noting the first-ever lovable built-in Bluetooth headset with it's own compartment/dock on the phone, easy UI, tactile keys, 2 megapixel camera, 3G EV-DO, music player, V Cast and good call quality.  The finish however is prone to smudging, the controls on the Bluetooth headset are skinny and it does not have noise or echo canceling. The 2.2 display was difficult to see in bright light.  The curve keys with bumps make them easy to find. With Bluetooth functionality and profiles built-in the phone for push VCard/calendar/phone book file transfer, printing and it can be used as Bluetooth modem. The LG Decoy only comes with 50 mb of storage,therefore purchase of a micro SD card is recommended. The camera with an editor produced mediocre picture quality. They were pleased with the EV-DO speeds and streaming V Cast video quality.

Sascha Segan at PCMag rated the LG Decoy 3.5 out of 5 calling it "a good choice for folks who tend to forget their mobile accessories." He noted that the LG Decoy has sharp 2.2 inch 320 by 240 display that is glossy and reflects light. He found the joy stick challenging, but the bumpy keys pleasant.  The pleasant surprise is that the Bluetooth headset docks to the phone and recharges while it is connected. He liked the excellent voice reception, loud speaker phone(although distorted at top volume), mic transmission, and long phone battery life.  The headset had short battery life, struggled in noisy areas, and garbled with wind and street noise. The music played loud and clear. Although he experienced errors from V Cast songs, sideloaded music played fine. The camera was decent. The LG Decoy, works best as duo, but if you want high-end Bluetooh functionality, you're better off with separate Bluetooth headset.

 
Dana Wollman at LaptopMag rated the LG Decoy 3.5 out 5 for its innovative design, short length for a slider phone, large tactile keys, GPS, fast browser and bright colorful screen.  The headset didn't work well in noisy environments and wasn't as good as listening directly to the earphone on the Decoy. Although the VZ Navigator maps were easy to follow, they weren't as clear as AT&T's maps and there was no auto-complete for popular destinations. The browser was fast, while e-mail software for Hotmail, AOL, Yahoo, POP and Verzion was easily  navigated with the soft keys.  Photos were impressive, but sound quality of recorded videos was weak as well as the short battery life. Due to the headset being mediocre, they suggest it would be worth waiting until the price came down on the phone before buying it.

 
Specifications:

Design

• 2-Tone Finishing: Glossy Front, Satin Back
• Large 2.2" Mirror-Like LCD

Music

• Music Player for MP3, WMA, Unprotected AAC, & Unprotected AAC+ formats
• microSD™ Memory Port with up to 8GB Support
• USB Mass Storage

Bluetooth®

• Integrated Bluetooth Headset for Voice & Music
• Multiple Connections - connect up to 2 Bluetooth devices to have 1 in standby
• Supported Profiles: Headset, Hands-free, Dial-Up Networking, Advanced Audio Distribution (stereo), Phonebook Access, Basic Printing, Object Push for vCard and vCalendar, File Transfer, Basic Imaging
• Send all Contacts & Calendar Events via Bluetooth
• Print & Send User-Generated Pictures (JPEG)

Camera/Video

• 2.0 Megapixel Camera & Camcorder
• Camera Resolutions: 1600x1200 (default), 1280x960, 640x480, 320x240 Pixels
• Image Editor - zoom, rotate, crop
• Video Resolutions: 320x240, 176x144 (default) Pixels

Services

• Premium Plan Capable
• V CAST Music with Rhapsody® (subscription, wireless and PC downloads)
• V CAST Videos
• Text, Picture, Video and Voice Messaging, Mobile IM & Mobile Web 2.0, Mobile Web Email
• Media Center - download games, ringtones, and more
• VZ Navigator^sm
• Chaperone® Parent/Child
• Voicemail

Voice/Audio

• One-Touch Speakerphone
• Speaker-Independent Voice Commands

Specifications

• Frequency: 1.9 GHz CDMA PCS, 800 MHz CDMA
• Data Transmission: High-Speed EV-DO
• Dimensions: 4.01" (H) x 1.97" (W) x 0.67" (D)
• Weight: 4.05 oz.
• Hearing Aid Compatibility = M3/T3
• Meets FCC SAR limit. Manufacturer's highest FCC reported SAR 1.22 W/kg at ear, 0.718 W/kg on body
• Display: 262K Color TFT, 240x320 Pixels, 2.20"
• Handset Usage Time: Up to 230 Minutes OR
• Handset Standby Time: Up to 330 Hours
• Decoy Headset Talk Time: Up to 2 Hours OR
• Decoy Headset Standby Time: Up to 80 Hours
• Handset Insurance is Available