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Practical and Solar Powered: LG GD510

November 25th, 2009

LG GD510 PopMobile phones need to get cranking on the green-house issue. LG announced the GD510 and they are showing that phones that are not built eco-friendly from the ground up, can still be retro fitted to harness renewable energy.

Well, not all device can use the solar paneled optional back casing for the GD510 (devices have to be compatible with the part too), but LG has shown that there are ways of making a device be more eco friendly (even better, a small solar hub that electric outlets can plug to). The solar panels are more novelty than function (though the 2.15 minutes of talk time for 10 minutes of sunlight is a good energy conversion rate). While not exactly saving the world, seeing the panels is a good, stylish and practical way or reminding us of our global responsibility.

The Pop’s Spec Sheet

LG GD510 Pop reviews agree, the device is well designed. It really does look like a television set; the way the LCD just merges into the edges gives you that flat screen beveled feel. This 3 inch TFT LCD is responsive and accurate when tracking finger movements –showing that it does more than look good. That’s pretty important too, the GD510 is touted to be almost 100% reliant on touch screen operation. A small context-sensitive LED-switching button on the lower right provides minor commands

Another impressive feature of the GD510 is its 8GB of internal storage. Now filling that up will actually take effort (unless you love watching videos on the go that is), compared to most smart phones, 8GB is huge. The 3 mega pixel camera on the other hand, is so-so in terms of specs, but practical in terms of use.

Where to Get the GD510

The LG GD510 Pop is currently available for free on plans by Orange Mobile, T-Mobile, Vodafone and on O2. Orange UK’s Dolphin 30 plan is a nice deal to start with for most individuals.

Android Recap: the LG GW620

November 12th, 2009

LG GW620Right now, there is no lack of Android mobile phones on the market; in fact there are even some that are yet to arrive. These high tier 3G smart phones are loaded with lots of internal memory, and even 1 GHz Snapdragon processors from Qualcomm (there are three confirmed so far, and LG is manufacturing one). From the looks of things, many people are starting to appreciate the Google Android; unlike its original reputation a year ago when only those who truly knew mobile phone technology could appreciate the open source operating system. The Android is the OS to have for the best mobile phones. Sadly, the LG GW620 is far from being the best.

Not Good Enough

While new Android mobile phones are definitely always welcome in the mobile community, it has come to a time that Androids are no longer rare operating systems. These days, everyone respects the status of the Android, and when you have that much of an expectation, you know that it should be complemented with good hardware. The Android itself is a great operating system with plenty of features such as Google Maps, Google Talk, Google Mail and more. While having a touch screen and a physical keyboard helps, that is the limit of the LG GW620.

LG Moves Forward

The biggest problem LG had is that they took too long to bring the LG GW620 to UK shores, an opinion shared by some GW620 reviews. At this point, we are all already waiting for the next generation of Android mobile phones. Wisely, LG has also put a stake at that next generation by Announcing that they are going to release an Android with the Snapdragon processor. This is a wise move by the third largest phone manufacturer and it goes to show that they know how to play the game.

LG BL20 Chocolate – How This One Tastes Different?

October 17th, 2009

LG Chocolate BL20LG has released its latest addition to the Chocolate series, which stunned the world with the innovative design of the 4 inch TFT touch sensitive screen of the ultra slim Chocolate BL 40. The new release in the series is LG Chocolate BL 20, which is a relatively cheaper phone as compared to the BL 40. The BL 40 is superior to the BL 20 in quality in many features. First of all, the BL 20 features a much smaller 2.4 inch TFT screen with a low resolution of 240 x 320 pixels as compared to the 4 inch TFT screen with 16 million color WVGA display a much superior resolution of 345 x 800 pixels. Apart from that, the LG BL 40 was a touch screen phone, featured memory extension up to 32 GB as compared to
16 GB in BL 20, and it also featured Wi-Fi support, which is absent In the BL 20. Moreover, the LG BL 40 was slimmer than the BL 40, but at the same time it was much longer as well due to its wide screen.

But even though the LG BL 20 bears a much lower price tag than that of the LG BL 40, it does not mean that the BL 40 has nothing impressive to offer. The
BL 40 is a slider keypad phone with a very attractive design and possesses remarkable dimensions for a slider phone. It offers unique design features like hidden navigation buttons, touch sensitive side controls, clear memo capture with text scan feature and widget hotkeys, which ensures a much enhanced web experience for the BL 20 users. The BL 20 features a 5.0 mega pixel camera like the BL 40 as well, and provides full multimedia support. Although movies and display in general in the BL 20 may not look as impressive as it would in the
BL 40, but the BL 20 users will by no means be deprived of any of the entertainment features that this attractive phone has to offer. Be sure to check out all of the great LG BL20 Chocolate contracts that are on offer if you like the look of this tasty little handset.

Competence comes to the fore with LG GW550

September 29th, 2009

LG GW550When we first laid our eyes on the LG GW550, we thought that it was a BlackBerry. Such was the resemblance in the design. With a QWERTY keyboard which has nearly the same layout, you could be forgiven for mistaking it as such. However, considering how successful BlackBerry have been, it might not be such a bad idea to take a cue from them. LG GW550 Reviews have been mixed, so let’s see what the phone is made of!

The phone has some quite boring looks, perhaps better for a business person who wouldn’t like to have a flashy phone. Above the keyboard is the navigation controls. The screen is a TFT display which is 2.5 inches long and has a resolution of 320×240 pixels and is capable of displaying upto 65,000 colours.

The Windows Mobile 6.1 Standard OS is what is used on the phone. Though the UI isn’t much to speak about, it is fairly easy to wade through. The phone is quite competent and provides support for push – email in addition to IM support. You can view all Office files as well as PDF files. However, you can’t make any modifications to these files.

The media player is all – round. Music is sorted in the usual categories, and custom playlists can be created. AAC, MP3 and WMA files are supported. Video support is present in the form of 3GP and MPEG4 files. You can expand the memory of the phone upto 8 GB by using the microSD memory card slot. Bluetooth v2.0 with A2DP profiles is supported, meaning that you can even use stereo headsets.

The phone has a 3.2 megapixel camera which does its job. You can edit photos and videos by using an app which is pre-installed on the phone. HSDPA and HSUPA internet connectivity is present, enabling you to surf the internet at high speeds. For non-3G areas, there is GPRS, EDGE and HSCSD connectivity available.

All – in – all, a competent device! No pricing or release date details have been released by LG, so we’re eagerly awaiting for this information. Be sure to check ou the latest info for the LG GW550 when it is released though, so you can get hold of the best deals on offer.

Social networking with LG GW300

September 3rd, 2009

lg-gw300Social networking is the buzzword today. Everyday a new gadget or software is coming that helps you socialize even when you are on the move.

The latest LG GW 300 is perfectly tailor made for those who are addicted to social networking on the net. The phone was launched earlier this month and the model is targeted at the entry-level segment.

The phone is loaded with features that will surely attract youngsters.

It has the look of the smart phones and though some of its features have been kept under wraps during its launch earlier this month it will surely be a hit among the youngsters.

You can really be taken by its smart looks, but the phone lacks smart features as that’s the reason why it may come cheap in your pocket LG GW300.

The LG GW300 offers a host of features of application to users, especially the youngsters, for whom social networking has become a way of life.

The QWERTY keypad and Facebook makes the GW300 valuable low-end socializing equipment.

With the QWERTY pad, typing your messages becomes easy and now you won’t have to spend long hours typing out the messages.

Youngsters are more attracted to the Blackberries, Nokiaberries and the Samberries have really taken the young generation by a storm. But the stunning looking high-end Nokiaberries and the Blackberries come at a good price which the youngsters find it tough to pay from their own pocket.

But the extremely sleek looking LG GW300 is cheap and since it is placed in the entry level segment it is affordable.

The phone is also loaded with an extremely fast browser and email access client helps you to receive and send emails quickly.

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LG BL40 Chocolate

August 26th, 2009

LG ChocolateIt was during the age of the Nokia 3310 that mobile phones were meant to be just that : a device for making calls and keeping in touch with people wherever you go. Texting was a secondary function and was seen to be more for the youth (the same perception still lingers even now). However, when looking at phones like the LG BL40 Chocolate we come to realize that phones are supposed to cover a variety of functions such as that of a mini browsing device, navigator, digital camera and much more roles. The LG BL40 Chocolate has all of these features and much more, making it a very versatile device. The first thing which is notable of the phone is the massive 4 inch screen, which makes using the phone a real delight.

The LG BL40 Chocolate has a number of unique features like the great aspect ratio of 21:9 and a huge screen which has a resolution of 800×345 pixels, ensuring that anything from internet browsing to watching videos on the screen will be a delight. The big screen and the super aspect ratio makes panoramic view possible on the phone. Mobile browsing is a real delight on the phone and can be said to be as ‘smooth as silk’.

The dual screen UI gives the phone a unique capability in that it is capable of displaying 2 different sets of contents simultaneously, meaning that web browsing is made all the more easier. True VGA resolution on the HD widescreen display will enable you to view crisp images, life – like videos and dynamic games. Document viewing is possible on the LCD screen. The LG BL40 Chocolate is slated for release in the third quarter of 2009, so keep your eyes wide open for the phone and grab it as soon as it is released!

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LG Louvre GC990

August 26th, 2009

lg_gc990_louvreThe LG Louvre GC990 is one of the new phones set to be released by LG later this year. Even though this phone is the third one to feature a top class 12 MP camera, it is still a benchmark phone by successfully combining both the 12 MP camera, with the ability to record videos with HD quality in one compact device. With autofocus, a HD video recorder, and advanced photo and video editing options, this camera is a tough rival to beat even when it comes up against standalone cameras. The Intellifocus feature in the LG Louvre GC990 simply means that you can focus on any point in the viewfinder by just touching the screen. The lens of this device is made of Scneider-Kreuznach optics which is far better than ordinary lenses as they are unmatched in terms of detail and clarity. Night photography also turns out to be quite clear, as the xenon flash illuminates the objects exceptionally well . This means that even photos which are captured in dim light turn out to be bright and clear. This 12 MP camera also features ISO which has up to 3200 capabilities. The geo tagging feature allows the user to tag any image with geographical coordinates. Zero shutter lag means that you can capture photos as soon as the shutter is clicked, similar to a standalone camera.

The LG Louvre GC990 features a full touch screen display allowing up to 16 million colors to be displayed. This screen measures 3.2 inches diagonally which is a good size to view web pages on. The TV out port is extremely useful as you can view your media on a larger screen if you want to. To top it all off the built in GPS receiver makes the phone a better navigation tool than you would expect it to be.

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Cozy up with the LG Chocolate!

August 25th, 2009

lgchoccy003The name says it all! The LG BL40 Chocolate is a gorgeous new gadget with impressive features that are bound to please. The device will hit the market sometime later this year and will feature in the high end of the price spectrum.

Powered by the latest S-Class user interface, navigating through menus and submenus in the LG BL40 Chocolate is both easy, and intuitive. The 4 inch TFT display is bright and clear with an excellent resolution, making the phone ideal to view your media on. This display is very responsive, as you can access many applications from the main menu itself. The display has a dual screen user interface which allows you to view 2 different types of content simultaneously. This display even is coated with a special tempered curved glass, making the screen more resistant to scratches. The screen is actually elongated which will definitely be one of the LG BL40 Chocolate’s main talked about features. This touch screen allows simple and easy access to all the features that the phone has to offer.

The 5 MP camera on the LG BL40 Chocolate gives you the opportunity to capture top class images when you are on the move. Autofocus, digital zoom and an LED flash allow effective illumination of the subject, necessary to capture photos in dim light. As an alternative to still images, you can even capture videos using the LG BL40 Chocolate.

Web browsing is easy and efficient, partly due to the large screen, but also due to the HSDPA connectivity. Accessing the internet with speeds up to 7.2 Mbps allows you to download files directly to the phone without any problem. Wi-Fi hotspots can also be accessed with the LG BL40 Chocolate. Transferring data across a short distance is easy using the Bluetooth and USB port.

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LG GW520

July 30th, 2009

lg-gw520-mobile-phoneThe LG GW520 is one of the latest high – end touch screen smartphones to have been released by LG. The phone is quite thick with a waistline of nearly 16 mm and weighs in at a hefty 125.5 grams, thereby making it not overly pocket – friendly. The TFT touch screen, which is 2.8 inches long, is capable of displaying upto 256k colours and has a resolution of 240×400 pixels.
The LG GW520 makes use of a full QWERTY keyboard which makes it extremely easy to type messages as the keys are very well spaced out. The phone makes use of an accelerometer to change the orientation of the screen according to the position in which the phone is being held.
The LG GW520 has an internal memory capacity of 40 MB, which is capable of being expanded to a maximum of 8 GB via the microSD memory cadr slot. This enables you to store most of your music library on the phone, thereby enabling easy access to your favourite songs. The phone has a good set of connectivity options as it has Class 10 EDGE, Class 10 GPRS and HSDPA connectivity, which enables you to surf the internet at speeds of 7.2 Mbps.
The GW520 has, among other connectivity options, Bluetooth v2.0 with support for A2DP profiles, enabling you to transfer data between mobile phones. The USB port present on the phone enables you to connect your phone to the computer in order to transfer data. The 3.15 megapixel camera is quite good if you are not going to use the camera very frequently, and also works fairly well in low light as well. The stereo FM radio gives you access to your local stations as well. The phone is set to be released during the 3rd quarter of this year.

LG GC900 Viewty Smart

July 29th, 2009

lg-viewty-smart-gc900The LG GC900 Viewty Smart, which is also known as the Viewty 2, is clearly the defining phone of LG with an amazing specifications sheet to match some awesome looks. LG officially gave news about the Viewty 2 during April and released it the next month. The Viewty 2 has some elegant looks. The onscreen alphanumeric digital keypad would be quite a new concept to people who have spent all their lives using the traditional phone. The keys are extremely easy to use as they are fairly well spaced and look very stylish when viewed on the screen.
The LG GC900 Viewty Smart makes use of the S-Class Touch User Interface, which is quite impressive and really just adds to the magnificent looks of the phone, which is extremely compact at just 12.4 mm. The screen is quite big at 3 inches and has WVGA resolution, capable of displaying upto 16 million colour. The screen is capacitive, meaning that a light touch will get the job done on the screen.
The LG GC900 Viewty Smart has an amazing camera, being all of 8 megapixels. It has a number of features such as LED flash, autofocus, Schneider-Kreuznach optics, geo-tagging, smile detection, image stabilization and multi face detection. The camera is capable of recording videos with two different resolutions, QVGA time lapse recording and slow motion video recording.
As far as connectivity options are concerned, you will be able to use the phone with all network. EDGE and 7.2 Mbps HSDPA connectivity is available so that you will be able to surf the internet at extremely high speeds. Other connectivity options include Bluetooth v2.0 with support for A2DP profiles, Wi-Fi, USB, A-GPS and TV-out.
The music player is something that is to be expected of a phone of this class, being able to sort songs by album, artist and genre.