LG KU250 review
Network and connections
LG KU250 is a Dual Mode cell phone, meaning it is able to use both UMTS and GSM networks. It is a Tri-band handset (900, 1800 and 1900 Mhz), which guarantees excellent coverage. It also uses the modern HSDPA technology, for very high speed data transfer. The other connections available are EDGE and GPRS, as well as the all-important Bluetooth and USB connections. The display is a TFT type with 262144 colors and a resolution of 176 x 220 pixels. In addition, LG KU250 has an 800 mAh lithium battery, which guarantees a battery life of 280 hours in stand-by mode and more than 3 hours of talk time.
Design and features
LG KU250 is a very slim cell phone, in candybar style, with a minimal design. This model is enclosed in a pleasant aluminum body, with squared lines, 15.6 mm thick. The other dimensions are 110.9 mm in height and 46.7 mm in depth, respectively. Another strong point of this cell phone is its rather low weight: 73 grams. The antenna is built-in so as not to affect the dimensions. The keypad is comfortable, as is the central navigation control.
Main features
The LG KU250 cell phone has only 10 MB of memory, which can however be expanded with MicroSD cards. The model incorporates a built-in speakerphone, voice recorder and the common alarm clock, calculator and organizer functions. As for messaging, the device is able to handle SMS, EMS, MMS and e-mail, with the intuitive T9 writing system. Finally, third generation services can be used, such as video calls and video messages.
Entertainment and multimedia
The music player built into the product is able to play music files in MP3, AAC, AAC+ formats and 3GP or MPEG4 videos. LG KU250 supports polyphonic ringtones, screensavers and Java games (J2ME), with the possibility of downloading new content through the built-in WAP browser. LG KU250 features two cameras. The main one is 2 megapixels, with digital zoom and built-in flash, and allows you to take excellent photographs at a maximum resolution of 1600x1200 pixels. It is also possible to record short video clips. The secondary camera, finally, is mainly dedicated to video calls.