LG GC900 Viewty Smart review
Network and connections
A high-quality phone presented by LG, excellent especially for its photographic qualities. But let's first talk about the technical characteristics. The GC900 Viewty Smart is equipped with a truly excellent reception system, with support for GSM Quadband on frequencies of 850, 900, 1800 and 1900 MHz, as well as the ability to work in Dual Mode with UMTS network. As for wireless connectivity, you can use Bluetooth to exchange files with other compatible devices. In addition, the USB 2.0 cable allows direct synchronization with a PC. It's important to note the readiness for browsing the Web, thanks to the integrated modem and HSDPA support for fast packet data traffic. The Wi-Fi antenna also allows connection to distributed networks.
Design and features
The exterior look of this device is classy, with satin materials to give a good feel to the touch. The body is compact, classic Candybar style, with rounded lines to ensure greater ergonomics and a solid grip. The visual impact is strong, immediately conveying a notable sense of importance and elegance. On the front is the large 3-inch TFT screen, equipped with Touch Screen technology and WVGA resolution; it is based on the cutting-edge 3D S-Class UI interface. The dimensions have been kept fairly compact, precisely to favor comfort: 12.4 mm thick, for 102 grams of weight. Inside the package you can find a USB data cable and a stereo headset.
Main features
Starting with the features dedicated to voice, we find the speakerphone, the voice recorder and support for multiconference calls and video calling. There's no shortage of the most common management functions, such as synchronized agenda and calendar, or the notepad for writing notes and memos, alarm clock and calculator. The touch-sensitive display allows you to manage everything comfortably and in an absolutely intuitive way. With easy text input it's also possible to easily write SMS and multimedia messages, or check E-mail. The Pocket Office package allows you to best manage the most common document formats. The accelerometer is handy for viewing Web content, with automatic rotation and adjustment of images.
Entertainment and multimedia
An absolutely important note of merit for the multimedia aspect. The Viewty Smart is in fact equipped with an 8 megapixel camera, which allows you to take extremely high-quality photographs, thanks also to the Schneider-Kreuznach Zoom and the integrated Flash. The Intelligent Shot Mode allows you to detect environmental conditions and automatically set brightness and focus parameters, to obtain absolutely perfect photographs. The available memory is generous, with 1.5 GB further expandable via microSD type cards. This makes it possible to carry your favorite music in your pocket, as well as video files in various formats, to be easily played back using the media player. The audio quality is exceptional, with Dolby Mobile Speaker. DVD and DivX formats are supported, to be projected even outside via the TV-Out output. Also worth mentioning is the GPS receiver, to expand the functionality of this incredible phone. The battery life is also excellent, lasting up to 350 hours in Stand-by.