LG GD900 Crystal review
Network and connections
An innovative phone offered by LG on the market, equipped with advanced technical features and an absolutely unique design. The network receiver is a GSM Quadband, capable of operating on the frequencies of 850, 900, 1800 and 1900 MHz. This way signal coverage is truly excellent in any part of the world, also thanks to Dual Mode support for UMTS networks. It is equipped with a Bluetooth system for exchanging files with other devices, as well as a USB 2.0 output for syncing directly with your home PC. Browsing the Internet is absolutely fast, thanks to the built-in modem with HSDPA data management. The browser is thus able to quickly display the contents of HTML pages, also taking advantage of networks distributed via the Wi-Fi antenna.
Design and features
The exterior look of the LG GD900 Crystal is clean and elegant, with soft lines on the edges to ensure greater ergonomics and comfort in the grip. The dimensions are very compact, making it easy to carry even in a pocket: 13.4 mm thick for a weight of just 105 grams. The front is occupied by the large display, a 3-inch TFT, equipped with Touch Screen technology; it displays up to 16 million colors, with images that are always sharp and bright. Looking closely at the body, you'll notice that it isn't a single piece, but can be opened with a vertical Slider movement. This way the absolutely distinctive and one-of-a-kind keyboard extends out. It is in fact completely transparent, lit by a soft light blue glow, which can also be used as a touch pad to control the phone. The purchase kit includes the data cable and the stereo headset.
Main features
Like every phone aimed at a broad user base, this LG GD900 Crystal is also equipped with a complete and practical range of functions. The classic organizer features are really handy for keeping track of contacts, appointments and commitments. There are also a calculator, an alarm clock, a stopwatch and a currency converter. Support for predictive text input helps a lot when composing messages. This makes it possible to manage SMS, multimedia messages and E-mail. The Pocket Office package makes it possible to comfortably open and edit any kind of portable document. The purely telephone-related side is complete, with speakerphone, support for conference calling and a voice recorder. A dedicated front-facing camera also makes it possible to make video calls.
Entertainment and multimedia
The multimedia side is rich and of truly high quality. The digital camera, for example, has a resolution of as much as 8 megapixels, capable of taking amazing photographs, also thanks to the LED Flash, autofocus and digital Zoom. You can also record videos, to be saved on the internal memory, expandable with microSD type cards up to 16 GB. The GD900 Crystal also lets you listen to music on the go, thanks to the media player which supports various audio and video formats. You can also tune in to your favorite radio stations, thanks to the AM/FM antenna.