LG BL20 Chocolate

Editor's Review of the BL20 Chocolate

Paying resemblance to the LG KG800 Chocolate and LG Chocolate BL40, the LG BL20 Chocolate rolls practicality and fun in one sleek handset. It measures 106.9 x 50.8 x 12.3 millimetres and weighs a total of 115 grams. Joining LG's range of mobile phones in the Black Series, this handset works on slide mechanism. It comes in LG's trademark mix of hot red and classic black colours, exuding a classy and sexy appeal.

This mobile phone is characterised by a TFT display screen that measures 60.96 millimetres and exhibits picture wallpapers, screensavers and mobile phone themes on 262,000 colours over a clear resolution of 240 x 320 pixels. Popping out right below the wide display screen is a touch-sensitive touch pad that offers convenience in text and numeric inputs. This handset also comes with ringtone selections in MP3 and polyphonic formats that users will enjoy assigning as text, call and other alerts.

This mobile phone works on tri-band technology, supporting GSM 900, GSM 1800, GSM 1900, HSDPA 900 and HSDPA 2100. It is equipped with a pre-installed XHTML and HTML WAP Internet browser that enables users to navigate the World Wide Web. In addition, this mobile phone offers the USB connectivity option that permits transfer of files from or to compatible devices. For better file sharing without entangled cables or wires, this handset comes with the wireless Bluetooth technology with A2DP. It allows users to share data contained in this handset to or from printers, scanners, laptops and personal computers and other mobile phones that are up to 10 metres apart. Notably, the LG BL20 Chocolate is powered by EDGE and GPRS technologies that make faster file sharing and Internet download rates. This mobile phone is also 3G HSDPA-enabled which guarantees its reliability when it comes to multi-tasking.

Through this mobile phone, users get in touch with their contacts via SMS or text messaging with Predictive Text system, EMS or enhanced messaging and MMS or multimedia messaging. It also serves as a chat room for users through its support for instant messaging service. Moreover, this handset's Internet connectivity allows users to access their e-mail accounts and check for, compose and send e-mail messages.

This mobile phone also has a full array of organiser tools to assist users in their daily scheduling and planning. It has the features of a phone book, calendar, alarm clock, clock, calculator, timer, vibrating alert and notes option. With the LG BL20 Chocolate, making or taking phone calls is easier with a set of built-in speaker phone.

The LG BL20 Chocolate also offers an array of fun features, including an integrated 5-Megapixel camera that comes complete with auto focus and LED flash for crisp and well-lighted photo outputs. In addition, this onboard camera also works as a video recorder to keep memories alive. Users may also view their videos as this mobile phone functions as a video player that supports MPEG4, H264 and WMV formats. This built-in snapping and recording device comes with camera and video settings to adjust photo outputs and footages to perfection. For convenience purposes, this mobile phone has a dedicated camera key.

Music lovers will find a user-friendly portable music player in this mobile phone. It also comes with an FM radio facility that enables users to enjoy their favourite tracks on their preferred radio stations. It has a set of dedicated volume keys to make music listening adjustments effortless. Users will be even more entertained with this handset's support for games in Java format. It also allows users to download games from the Internet. This mobile phone comes with 256 Megabytes of internal memory to keep its user's data. This built-in memory accommodates up to 16 Gigabytes through a MicroSD memory card.

Some users are unhappy of this handset's limited features that, according to them, do not rationalize its bulky appeal. Others also point out that this mobile phone's sliding mechanism tends to be creaky and that its screen resolution renders crusty images. On the other hand, happy users of the LG BL20 Chocolate contend that the biggest selling point of this handset is its user-friendly interface, coupled with well-spaced keys that make text inputs or game playing a breeze.