Toshiba G500 review

Network and connections

This is a Dual Mode smartphone capable of working in Tri-Band GSM mode (900-1800-1900 Mhz) or on the UMTS network. It offers very high data transfer speeds thanks to support for 3G, EDGE, GPRS and, above all, HSDPA, which allows for performance up to 3.6 MB/s. The availability of connections is high: the Toshiba G500 is in fact compatible with Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and USB technologies.

Design and features

This is a model with an elegant and compact "slide-up" sliding design, in black. The touch screen display is large and is able to display every piece of information with extreme clarity. The keyboard is backlit and can easily be used even in very poor lighting conditions. On the outside there is the central navigation button, as well as the keys for quick applications.

Main features

This model is equipped with the Windows Mobile 5.0 operating system, with the possibility of using various Microsoft applications in pocket version (Word, Excel, Outlook, MSN, PDF viewer). Numerous important functions are concentrated in it. For example, it is possible to use the phone in hands-free, speakerphone mode. As for messaging, Sms, Ems, Mms and E-Mail management is supported, with a T9 predictive text system. The phone also has the important functions of alarm clock, calculator and clock. The available memory is 64 MB, expandable with MicroSD cards.

Entertainment and multimedia

The Toshiba G500 is equipped with a good range of polyphonic ringtones and allows the playback of MP3/AAC music files, as well as video clips. Some interactive games are already installed, thanks to Java (J2ME) support, and it is possible to download new ones via WAP. This model is equipped with a 2 MP main camera, with a maximum image resolution of 1600 x 1200 pixels. The various functions (digital zoom, contrast/brightness adjustment and "Editor" function) are easy to use. The secondary camera, on the other hand, is a VGA type and is used for making video calls.