LG Electronics has announced yet another slider mobile phone handset LG GU285 in India.The phone is a 3G enabled device coupled with a 1.3 Megapixel camera (primary) and an VGA camera (secondary) specially intended for making video calls through 3G.GU285 supports microSD memory cards up to 8GB.Device comes with preloaded fun apps like RockeTalk that connects to various IM service providers like Yahoo, GTalk etc.,
Checkout the pics, specs, review and price:
LG GU 285 Pictures:
LG GU285 Full Specifications:
| Model | LG GU285 aka LG GU280 |
| Size | 96 x 45.7 x 14.9 mm |
| Weight | 105 g |
| Display | TFT (256k colors) 176 x 220 pixels, 2” |
| Camera | 1.3 MP 1280 x 1024 p video rec : 176×144 at 15fps |
| Memory | Internal: 20 MB External: microSD up to 8GB |
| Network Details | GSM 850/ 900 / 1800 / 1900 (2G) UMTS 2100 UMTS 850 / 2100 or 850 / 1900 (3G) |
| Connectivity | 3G Bluetooth 2.1 with A2DP microUSB 2.0 |
| Features | MP3/eAAc/WMA player MP4/H.263/H.264/WMV player Stereo FM radio |
| Battery | Standard Li-Ion 900 mAh Talktime: Up to 10hrs mins (2G) 5h 20 mins (3G) Standby time: Up to 580 hrs |
| Colors | Black, Silver, White & Red, White & Pink, Light Silver |
Review :
Pros >>
-Longer talk time
-Up to 8GB microSD support
Cons >>
-Only 1.3 MP camera
-3G without HSDPA
-Lack of 3.5 mm audio jack
Price:
LG GU285 has been priced @ Rs.6,500 INR in India
Our Take:
May be slightly over priced, just compare this with the latest LG GW300 (which doesn’t support 3G though), you’ll get to know that ! The phone does support 3G but don’t expect high speed downloads as it doesn’t support HSDPA.Camera is also a big disappointment should have been 2MP at least, times have changed I’m sure not many people would want to buy a 1.3MP camera phone at such a price these days.
If you want a cheaper branded 3G phone, you may want to have a look at Nokia 2730 Classic 3G which is priced much lower than this model.
