The LG range is added to on a regular basis with many new handsets offering touch screen technology and an impressive spec list. The LG GW620 InTouch Max is certainly no exception. Boasting a 5MP camera, Android operating system and a versatile media player, it is easy to see the appeal of the handset.
The screen measure a generous 3 inches and utilizes TFT resistive touch screen technology. This displays up to 256,000 colours at 320x480 pixels ensuring good quality display of on screen content. As well as touch screen navigation, a full Qwerty keyboard slides out from behind the screen offering an alternative method of text entry, which will appeal to fans of more classic technology. When the handset is tilted the in built accelerometer kicks in and rotates the image on screen accordingly so it can be viewed in both portrait and landscape forms.
Ringtones can be customised with the option to download polyphonic ringtones or utilize MP3 music files as ringtones, all of which work in conjunction with vibration to alert users to incoming calls and messages. A speakerphone system is built in offering a convenient method of hands free communication, whilst a 3.5mm audio jack accommodates hands free headsets as well as headphones for listening to music.
Media files and other data can be stored internally with 150MB as standard, however the presence of a micro SD slot means that a memory card of up to 32GB can be installed offering plenty of storage.
A range of connectivity features means that users stay connected on the move. Primarily, this is through class 12 GPRS and class 10 EDGE. Where 3G connection is available, HSDPA is available at speeds of up to 7.2Mbps. Bluetooth version 2.0 offers a convenient means of sharing files and data with friends provided they are in the same vicinity and have a compatible handset. The inclusion of GPS allows certain applications to function based on the location of the handset. Finally, micro USB (v2.0) finishes off the list of connectivity options. This can be used for transferring and backing up media files and other data by connecting it to a computer.
On the subject of media files, a versatile media player supports a whole host of both music and video file formats. Additional entertainment options include stereo FM radio player and a range of pre-installed and downloadable games, some of which are motion based, taking advantage of the aforementioned accelerometer.
A digital camera is built in which operates at an impressive 5MP at a pixel resolution of 2560x1920, allowing high quality images to be taken. This includes features such as autofocus, LED flash, geo-tagging, face detection and image stabilizer, all of which simplify the process of taking high quality pictures. It also has the ability to shoot video in D1 quality at 30 frames per second, offering an alternative to still images.
All of these applications are run by the highly regarded Android Operating System, in this case it is version 1.5 (Cupcake). As well as its impressive list of features, the LG GW620 InTouch Max is available in Black, Grey and Blue, offering appeal to style conscious users as well as the tech-savvy mobile phone user.
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