LG GS290 Cookie Fresh review
Network and connections
The LG GS290 Cookie Fresh, a new Smartphone equipped with notable technical qualities and great potential, while still keeping a low profile suitable for all budgets. This starts right from the network receiver, a GSM Quadband on frequencies of 850, 900, 1800 and 1900 MHz. It is also possible to browse the web, thanks to the internal GPRS modem. The dedicated browser will display Web pages without any problems. There is also Bluetooth for exchanging data with other devices, as well as the USB cable for connecting to your home PC.
Design and features
At first glance, the large screen on the front immediately stands out, a 3-inch TFT capable of displaying up to 256,000 colors. As already mentioned, it is equipped with Resistive Touch Screen technology, which allows for absolutely intuitive and quick management of every content. The accelerometer also allows the displayed images to automatically rotate to better adapt them to the context of use. The lines are simple and smooth in the Candybar body, with a thickness of 12.5 mm and a weight of just 89 grams. On the sides, function keys stand out, useful for better managing the device. The package includes earphones and a data cable.
Main features
The proprietary platform proves to be truly excellent and easy to use. Every function is easily accessible, also thanks to the ability to customize the menus according to one's needs. Contact list, organizer for activities and appointments, calendar, alarm clock with alarms and calculator are the classic management features present. Java support, however, allows installing software as desired, so as to better customize the device. Support for predictive text makes managing SMS, MMS and E-mail simple. It is also possible to open and edit attachments in Office and PDF formats. The phone features are complete, with speakerphone, voice recorder and support for multi-conferencing.
Entertainment and multimedia
A quality phone also in terms of multimedia features. The GS290 Cookie Fresh offers the ability to take photographs using the 2 megapixel camera. It also allows recording videos, to be stored on the device. If the space were not sufficient, you can always use a microSD card for expansion up to 16 GB. This way, you can always have your favorite music with you, to be played through the multimedia player. There is also an AM/FM radio tuner with RDS function. Battery life is very good, up to 390 hours in Stand-by.