LG GW300 review
Network and connections
A fairly inexpensive phone with a QWERTY keyboard, suitable for important needs but also for less demanding ones. The technical features are notable, starting with the Quadband GSM network receiver. It operates on the 850, 900, 1800 and 1900 MHz frequencies to ensure optimal coverage. However, UMTS support for more advanced features is not present. Browsing the Internet is easy and fast, thanks to the internal modem managing GPRS data traffic. The browser will therefore be able to open any HTML page without problems. The Bluetooth is absolutely convenient for exchanging files with compatible devices, as is the USB data cable output.
Design and features
The monoblock structure, palm-sized, remains comfortable in the hands during use. The extended QWERTY keyboard immediately stands out on the front, just below the screen. This is a 2.4-inch QVGA TFT, capable of displaying up to 256,000 colors. A large directional pad helps a lot in managing content, along with the function keys for menu management. The presence of the wide keyboard seems to add excessively to the dimensions; on the contrary, they remain compact, with a thickness of 12.8 mm and only 95 grams of weight. The package includes a headset and data cable.
Main features
The platform equipping the GW300 allows perfect management of every operation, with wide expansion possibilities also thanks to Java support. You will therefore be able to receive and send E-mails without any problems, complete with attachments in Office and PDF formats. It is also excellent for using Instant Messaging applications or for managing your blog on virtual communities such as Facebook and MySpace. The voice section is complete, with speakerphone, voice recorder and voice-command calling. You can also make multi-conference calls.
Entertainment and multimedia
This LG GW300 also proves effective during leisure moments, with pre-installed games or downloadable ones to fill your free time. You can also play your favorite audio and video files, thanks to the multimedia player. There is plenty of available memory, considering it can be expanded up to 8 GB via microSD cards. On the back there is a digital camera, with a resolution of 2 megapixels, which allows you to take sharp and perfect images, thanks also to dedicated functions. It also allows you to record videos. Battery life is very good, lasting up to 400 hours in Stand-by.