Entertainment

The L6 can store up to 500 contacts on its PhoneBook, also incorporating essential PIM (Personal Information Management) applications like an Alarm Clock, Calculator, Currency Converter, and Datebook.

The L6 offers fairly standard preinstalled applications, however it lacks an email client. But fortunately it does supports J2ME (Java 2 Platform, Micro Edition). Allowing users to download and install Java-based games and applications, users can choose from a wide range of programs to install, either through the Internet, PC, or Cingular's fee-based service.

Some are free for download, however most are developed by corporations and require a small fee.

Internet

Carriers have upgraded their networks to 3G broadband technology, offering video streaming and high-speed transfer rates. But unfortunately the L6 does not support Cingular's new EDGE (Enhanced Data rates for Global Evolution) broadband network.

Instead the L6 is equipped with GPRS (General Packet Radio Service) Class 10 technology, an older 2.5G technology capable of transferring up to a slower 48 kbps.

Storage

While the L6 is marketed as a more affordable alternative to the L7, it does contain more internal memory with 10.0 MB of storage (as opposed to the L7's 5.0 MB), ample room for photos, ringtones, and text messages.

However, unlike the L7, the L6 lacks an expansion card slot. Without expandable memory, functions such as the MP3 player become limited and almost useless.

Connectivity

Consumers can send and receive multimedia to and from a PC through a mini-USB jack or Bluetooth Class 2 technology.

Through SyncML users can also  synchronize devices and applications over any network. Any personal information, such as email, calendars, to-do lists, contact information and other relevant data, will be consistent, accessible and up to date, no matter where the information is stored.

Users can pair Bluetooth-capable accessories for added convenience. Headsets, adapters, printers, and more can connect to the L6 within a 10 meter radius.

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