LG GW300 Viewty review
Network and connections
A QWERTY keyboard phone with a good quality/price compromise, for important needs but also for less demanding ones. The technical features are notable, starting with the Quadband GSM network receiver. It works on the 850, 900, 1800 and 1900 MHz frequencies to guarantee optimal coverage. However, UMTS support for more advanced features is not present. Browsing the Internet is easy and fast, thanks to the internal modem with GPRS data traffic management. The browser will therefore be able to open any HTML page without problems. The Bluetooth is absolutely handy 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 stands out immediately on the front, just below the screen. It 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 managing the menus. The presence of the wide keyboard seems to overly increase the dimensions; on the contrary they remain compact, with a thickness of 12.8 mm and just 95 grams of weight. Headphones and data cable are included in the package.
Main features
The platform equipping the GW300 Viewty allows perfect management of every operation, with wide expansion possibility also thanks to Java support. You will therefore be able to receive and send E-mails without problems, complete with attachments in Office and PDF formats. It is also perfect for using Instant Messaging applications or for managing your own blog on virtual communities like Facebook and MySpace. The voice section is complete, with speakerphone, voice recorder and voice-command calling. You can also make multiconference calls.
Entertainment and multimedia
This LG GW300 Viewty also proves valid during leisure time, with pre-installed games or games that can be downloaded at will to fill free time. In addition, you can play your favorite audio and video files, thanks to the multimedia player. The available memory is plentiful, considering that 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 pictures, also thanks to dedicated functions. It also allows you to record videos. Battery life is very good, lasting up to 400 hours in Stand-by.