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LG GU230 Overview

Expected UK Release Date: Available

Key Features
Slide Opening Casing
Lightweight Design 89 Grams
Bluetooth® A2DP Technology
2.2 Inch TFT 262k Colour Screen (176 x 220 Pixels)
Music Player (MP3 & eAAC+)
FM Radio RDS with FM Recording
Quad Band Technology (GSM 850, GSM 900, GSM 1800 & GSM 1900)
1.3 Megapixel Camera with Video Recording (15 FPS)
MMS (Multimedia Messaging)
MicroSD™ Memory Card Support
A GPS Navigation


The above ratings are average figures, which have been generated from submitted mobile phone reviews.

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Our LG GU230 Review

Overview
This compact & lightweight mobile phone comes with a variety of built in features & technology which allow the user to communicate with friends & family whilst the user is on the move. The LG GU230 supports a camera feature with a 1.3 megapixel lens & comes with fun music features allowing the user to enjoy a mobile music experience on their new handset. Its technologies include Bluetooth® wireless technology & the user can enjoy using their handset worldwide thanks to the phones quad band GSM networking capabilities. The GU230 is a slide opening handset which comes with easy to access keys & controls.

Appearance & Size
This stylish & compact LG handset is available in a black coloured casing, pink colour option or a silver coloured casing depending on the users colour preference. Its slide opening design makes the LG GU230 a compact & easy to carry shaped mobile phone which when in its closed position has the overall dimensions of 9.9cm tall, 4.8cm wide by 1.55cm deep. It is lightweight which is ideal for carrying purposes & weighs a total of eighty nine grams including its battery. It comes complete with a 2.2 inch TFT screen which provides a 176 pixel by 220 pixel screen resolution & the user can enjoy a colourful display on this screen. The screen can be viewed when the casing is closed or open depending on the user's needs. On opening the smooth slide opening casing the user will finds a well spaced out keypad allowing the user input text including numbers & alphabetic input using this slide out keypad section.

Imaging, Media & Entertainment
There is a built in camera feature complete with a well positioned camera lens situated on the back of the phones casing. This camera is a 1.3 megapixel digital camera complete with video recording capabilities allowing the user to capture still photos & moving video recordings easily on their LG GU230. The user can capture video recordings at up to fifteen frames per second & store their photos & videos on their handset for viewing at a later date. The user can access the camera feature with ease & capture photos or videos when the handset is in its slide closed position, whilst enjoying using the capture key to commence & stop recordings or simply to capture a shot. The LG GU230 supports ringing tones in MP3 format for a lively ringtone experience & the user can download new tones to suit their personal taste. It comes complete with an integrated FM radio with an RDS feature & the GU230 supports a FM recording function for the user's pleasure. There is a built in music playing feature which allows the user to listen to their favourite tracks on their phone. This music player supports music playback in MP3 & eAAC+ format allowing the user to download or transfer music in these formats on their phone for entertainment purposes. The GU230 has a video playing feature which supports MPEG4, H263 format & H264 format video playback. The user can download games onto their mobile phone is desired & the LG GU230 supports Java™ games allowing the user to enjoy high colour & fast moving games on their handset.


Communication & Messaging
This compact slide opening mobile phone comes with a built in phone book feature which allows the user of this phone to store all their contacts details. The phone supports a call log function which allows the user to access up to fifty of the last calls made from the handset, fifty missed calls or up to fifty calls received on the GU230. This phone comes with a built in speaker which allows the user to take a call over the phones speakers which provides the user with a hands free call experience when desired. The user can create & send emails on the LG GU230 as well as receiving emails on their phone. It supports both MMS & SMS messaging allowing the user to create, send, receive & store both types of messages on their phone. A MMS message can contain a photo or short video recording which can then be enhanced by the user adding text & sound to the message before being sent to a compatible MMS contact. The MMS service allows the user of the LG GU230 to share their photos & videos with other MMS contacts quickly.

Technology & Internet
The GU230 works over a quad band GSM network which will automatically switch between GSM networks 850, 900, 1800 & 1900. This mobile phone supports Bluetooth® wireless technology & USB connectivity allowing the user to connect to other devices when transferring data. It's built in EDGE & GPRS technology allows the user to experience high speed transfer rates when transferring data using the connectivity options available. There is a memory card option on this handset which allows the user to add a MicroSD™ type memory card in the memory size required. Its battery is easily recharged via the power adapter provided with the handset, & when fully charged the user can experience up to 580 hours of battery standby time or up to 9 hours of GSM talk time. The LG GU230 comes with a WAP 2.0 Internet browser & supports an Assisted GPS navigation feature.

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LG GU230 Specifications & Features