LG GT950 Arena review
Network and connections
A device created to meet the needs of an audience looking for technological innovations and high quality. The network receiver of the GT950 Arena is a GSM Quadband, a guarantee of optimal coverage in any part of the world. UMTS channels are also supported, further expanding network functionality. Browsing the Internet is absolutely fast and convenient, thanks to the HTML browser with data traffic management in HSDPA. This way pages open at a speed equal to a home ADSL connection. Of course, the now widespread Bluetooth and USB data cable output are not missing.
Design and features
The solid and compact design, in classic Candybar style, makes it truly versatile, as well as elegant and refined. The materials are indeed carefully selected, to give soft but substantial lines, for a tool that is not just for work and that must stand out in every situation. The front is entirely occupied by the large screen, a 3-inch TFT, capable of displaying up to 16 million colors. It is equipped with Touch Screen technology, convenient for managing every operation quickly and intuitively. The dimensions are absolutely excellent, with a thickness of 12 mm and a weight of only 105 grams. The sales package includes earphones and the data cable.
Main features
The platform with which the LG GT950 Arena is equipped is proprietary to the manufacturer. It is decidedly complete and expandable, thanks to Java support that allows compatible software to be installed. This way the content can be customized to the best, adapting the device to every need. The management applications are complete and very good, as is the ability to best manage E-mail with attachments, thanks to the Pocket Office package. How can we not mention the presence of the TV tuner, thanks to the At&T Mobile TV partner. The phone aspect is of quality, with speakerphone, voice recorder, multiconference support and the ability to make voice-command calls. A dedicated camera also allows for video conference calls.
Entertainment and multimedia
To complete the absolutely high-end offer, tools for leisure and entertainment could certainly not be missing. Here then is a rear camera with as much as 5 megapixels, capable of taking excellent photographs in any lighting condition. It is in fact equipped with Schneider-Kreuznach optics which, together with Zoom, Flash and dedicated software, allows perfect images to be obtained. You can also record videos, to be stored on the large 150 MB internal memory, further expandable via microSD cards up to 32 GB. Playback of audio and video files in various formats is the task of the multimedia player, which can also receive AM/FM radio broadcasts. In addition, the GT950 Arena can be used as a satellite navigator, thanks to the integrated GPS receiver. All this is guaranteed by a 1000 mAh lithium battery, for a duration of up to 240 hours in Stand-by.