LG Crystal

Editor's Review of the Crystal

With a total weight of 127 grams and full measurements of 105 x 52.5 x 13.5 millimetres, the LG Crystal GD900 Crystal is a stunning handset. It comes with a transparent slide-out, touch-sensitive set of buttons, which is the ultimate scene-stealer. This mobile phone is clad in a striking silver casing that uniquely radiates a glowing elegance.

This handset also boasts of a TFT screen that measures 76.2 millimetres. It also exhibits screensavers and picture wallpapers in 16 million brilliant colours over a resolution of 480 x 800 pixels for the total viewing experience. The display screen supports an auto rotate feature on S-Class user interface that offers attractive icons in full colour.

Nailing it right for the fashion-conscious users, the LG Crystal GD900 handset comes from the same family as the LG KC910 Renoir and the LG KM900 Arena. To keep it standing out from the rest while exuding a more personalised touch, users may choose from a selection of ringtones in MP3 and polyphonic formats.

This quad band handset works on GSM 850, GSM 900, GSM 1800, and GSM 1900, as well as HSDPA 2100. Because of its wide network coverage, this mobile phone is a sure hit for users that frequently take foreign trips. This mobile phone instantly connects users to the World Wide Web with its built-in WAP 2.0 XHTML/HTML Internet browser. On-the-go users will find this handset useful with its Wi-Fi capability that enables them to go online in various hotspots. To connect and share files and data with other devices like other supported handsets, personal computers, laptops or printers, users may opt for either USB or Bluetooth connectivity. This communication device is powered by EDGE and GPRS systems, which make faster downloads and quicker file sharing possible. It is also 3G HSDPA-enabled, which guarantees users of its multi-tasking capabilities.

For its messaging features, the LG Crystal supports SMS or text that functions with Predictive Text, MMS or multimedia and EMS or enhanced messaging services. It also allows users to access their e-mail messages and Instant Messaging services, which calls for more convenient chatting with contacts, minus the inconvenience of a bulky computer.

This handset's imaging capabilities are not to be missed, featuring an 8-megapixel camera complete with auto focus, LED flash and a dedicated camera key for well-defined photo outputs. Besides taking still photos, the integrated camera also has the ability to record and play videos in MPEG4 and DivX formats. Pictures and videos taken through this handset can be stored separately in the pre-installed photo album and video gallery. This mobile phone also has a second camera for 3G video calling purposes.

Users who enjoy music will never have to get another device to listen to their favourite tracks. The LG Crystal GD900 comes with an integrated music player that plays MP3, AAC, WMA and AAC+ in Dolby sound. Users may also opt to enjoy their favourite tracks using the FM Radio feature of this handset. It further entertains its users with an array of pre-installed games in Java format. It also allows users to play with games downloaded from the Internet.

This mobile phone is filled with utilities that are meant to assist business-focused users. Its organiser tools include a phone book, a calendar, a clock and an alarm clock, a calculator, a stopwatch and a document viewer that supports MSWord, MSExcel, MSPowerpoint and PDF. It also comes with a speaker phone for hassle-free call. Moreover, this handset efficiently logs call records to keep users on track of their missed, dialed and received calls.

The LG Crystal GD900 supports up to 16 Gigabytes of storage capacity using a MicroSD memory card. It is able to stay on standby mode for 300 hours. When its standard battery is fully charged, this mobile phone lets users enjoy talking with their contacts for a maximum of 6 hours.

This mobile phone has no GPS on board, which some users find rather frustrating, given this handset's advanced functionalities. Others were impressed with its fashionable design and crystal-like icons. The Crystal GD900 reinforces LG's domination in sophisticated mobile phone style, according to some users.