LG GS200 review
Network and connections
A phone with musical qualities, for an undemanding audience with a limited spending budget. The GS200 is equipped with a GMS Triband network receiver, on frequencies of 900, 1800 and 1900 MHz. It does not however support UMTS, however it is possible to browse the web thanks to the internal modem with GPRS technology. The dedicated WAP/HTML browser will take care of displaying pages correctly. Also handy is Bluetooth for exchanging files wirelessly with other devices. There is also the output for the USB data cable, so as to sync the device with the home PC.
Design and features
The shape is decidedly simple, with a compact and easy-to-handle Candybar structure. The rounded edges guarantee a comfortable and secure grip. The dimensions are compact, for uncompromising portability. Here in fact is a thickness of 13.8 mm and a weight of just 85 grams. The front part houses the display, a 2-inch TFT, capable of displaying up to 256,000 colors, for sharp images in any lighting condition. Just below is a directional pad, essential for navigating through the menus. At the bottom is the standard alphanumeric keyboard, with well-separated keys that are comfortable to use.
Main features
The proprietary platform turns out to be truly essential and easy to use. Given the nature of this GS200, no major, substantial applications are planned, as on higher-end phones. However, it is always possible to manage contacts in the address book and appointments via the organizer. There's also an alarm clock with alarms, calculator and stopwatch. Support for T9 predictive text helps a lot when composing messages, so as to perfectly handle SMS, multimedia messages and E-mail. The purely telephone-related side instead offers the speakerphone with good audio quality and the voice recorder.
Entertainment and multimedia
The simplicity of this model does not however leave out some truly useful tools for leisure moments. Here in fact is the possibility of receiving your favorite radio broadcasts, thanks to the built-in AM/FM antenna with RDS support. Among other things, it is also possible to record the channel being listened to, thanks to the FM Recording function. You can also easily manage polyphonic and mp3 ringtones, to give a personal touch to your phone. The memory is expandable up to 8 GB, so you can always have your favorite music and videos with you. There's also a digital camera, with a resolution of 1.3 megapixels, also capable of recording short videos. The battery life is decidedly excellent, with a guaranteed battery life of 550 hours in Stand-by.