LG GB125 review
Network and connections
An entry level device from the Korean company LG, offering a valid and functional alternative to customers looking for simplicity and essentiality. The GB125 is equipped with a GSM Dualband network receiver, which provides excellent coverage although only at a local level, not suitable for intercontinental travel. It does not support UMTS networks, however Internet browsing services are guaranteed by the GPRS and EDGE modem. It indeed allows correct viewing of WAP pages. The convenient Bluetooth is missing instead.
Design and features
Simple and sturdy style, it has lines softened towards the edges, so as to offer greater security in grip and comfort. The body opens in a clamshell fashion, so as to reduce dimensions and offer greater protection to the internal display. The latter is a 1.5 inch CSNT capable of displaying up to 65,000 colors. Also on the inside is the standard alphanumeric keypad. The outer front part instead features a monochrome auxiliary display, handy for viewing basic information such as time, battery charge and caller number.
Main features
The menus are simple and intuitive to use to best manage every operation, always very appreciated by those who are not looking for overly refined and complicated devices. On the GB125 you can quickly manage the contacts address book, appointment organizer, calculator, alarm clock and currency converter. Support for predictive text really helps a lot when composing text, so as to write SMS without problems, while MMS and E-mail are not supported. The purely telephonic aspect instead offers speakerphone, voice recorder and support for multi-conferencing.
Entertainment and multimedia
The multimedia features leave a little to be desired, however the absolutely contained price of the device is a justification for this. In fact, there is no digital camera for taking photos or recording videos. A multimedia player is also missing, but it is still possible to listen to some music thanks to the AM/FM radio receiver. You can manage polyphonic ringtones, which can also be downloaded from the Internet. Or use the pre-installed games during leisure moments. Battery life is excellent though, lasting up to 440 hours in Stand-by.