LG GM205 review
Network and connections
A mid-low range phone presented by LG, still capable of offering good compromises and complete functionality. The receiver is of the GSM Triband type, able to work on the 900, 1800 and 1900 MHz frequencies. Coverage is therefore quite good in any condition. However, it is not equipped with UMTS support. The connection to Internet is guaranteed by the internal modem and by the WAP browser, which manage data traffic in GPRS. To exchange files with other devices it is instead possible to use Bluetooth, or else the USB 2.0 cable.
Design and features
The design is compact, with simple but refined lines, rounded at the edges to give greater ergonomics in the grip. The body is classic Candybar style, with a standard alphanumeric keyboard. The front part is also occupied by the screen, a 176x220 pixel TFT, capable of displaying up to 256,000 colors. Just below, a convenient directional pad allows better management of menu navigation, together with the function keys. The weight of the GM205 is only 85 grams, for a thickness of 14.4 mm. In the sales package you can find the headset and the USB data cable.
Main features
A simple and essential phone, which manages to provide complete management tools in every respect. The contacts phonebook has a very large capacity, the agenda helps to better manage your appointments. There is also an alarm clock and a calculator, as well as the currency converter. Writing messages is quick and simple, thanks to T9 support. The platform is proprietary, however Java support allows you to install small utilities to at least partially customize the device. The voice section instead offers the speakerphone, the voice recorder and support for multi-conferencing.
Entertainment and multimedia
The section dedicated to entertainment guarantees the presence of good tools, basic but still useful and interesting. The rear camera has a resolution of 2 megapixels, it comes with Zoom but not Flash. Image quality is acceptable, for taking photographs when needed. The available memory is only 14 MB, but expandable via microSD cards up to 2 GB. The multimedia player allows you to play mp3 music, which can also be listened to on broadcast thanks to the Stereo speakers with Dolby Surround technology. The GM205 is also able to receive your favorite AM/FM radio broadcast frequencies, with RDS function. The battery allows for a very good operating life, about 450 hours in Stand-by.