LG GT500 Puccini review
Network and connections
The carrier AT&T offers the GT500 Puccini, synonymous with high quality and great portability. The network receiver is in fact a GSM Quadband, capable of guaranteeing a perfect signal in any part of the world. UMTS network support is perfectly managed by Dual Mode. To communicate with other devices you can use Bluetooth or the USB 2.0 data cable. To surf the Internet instead, the internal modem is essential. It offers high speeds thanks to HSDPA, comparable to home ADSL. The HTML browser will therefore be able to open any page without problems. In addition, Wi-Fi connectivity can be used for distributed networks.
Design and features
The style is simple but elegant. The rounded lines on the edges give dynamism and ergonomics to the grip. The dimensions are in line with the main competitors, so as to guarantee portability without compromise. The front is almost entirely occupied by the screen, a TFT of a full 3 inches, capable of guaranteeing bright images up to 256,000 colors. It is equipped with Touch Screen technology, which allows intuitive and quick management of any content. Just below are the keys for managing calls, as well as the central multifunction key. The package includes stereo earphones and a data cable.
Main features
The GT500 Puccini's proprietary platform is complete from every point of view. Contact list, organizer for appointments, alarm clock, calculator, and currency converter are just some of the standard applications. Java support also allows the installation of compatible software, to customize the device according to one's needs. The Office package allows you to open and edit the most common document formats, as well as PDF files. This way you can also send and receive E-mail with attachments. Predictive text is very helpful in composing text, for SMS and multimedia messages. For Internet browsing, the dynamic display provided by the accelerometer is convenient, automatically orienting the images according to the rotation of the phone. The voice section offers speakerphone, voice recorder, and support for multi-conferencing, as well as video calling via a dedicated camera.
Entertainment and multimedia
To take photographs or record quality videos you can use the integrated camera. It has a resolution of a full 5 megapixels which, together with Flash and dedicated functions, allows you to achieve amazing results. Thanks also to the integrated GPS receiver, you can use the automatic Geotagging function. Through dedicated software, the GT500 also turns into a useful satellite navigator. The memory available for saving data is plentiful, expandable up to 8 GB via microSD cards. The media player instead perfectly plays back your favorite audio and video files in various formats. There is also an AM/FM Stereo radio antenna, for listening to radio broadcasts on the go. Battery life is good, lasting up to 310 hours in Stand-by.