LG GW620 InTouch Max

Editor's Review of the GW620 InTouch Max

Weighing 125.5 grams and measuring 106.5 x 53 x 15.9 millimetres, the LG GW620 InTouch Max is clad in a black casing that is accentuated by either blue or red colours. The GW620 adds to LG's line-up of messaging-focused mobile phones that include the LG KS360 and the LG GT505. This mobile phone flaunts a 71.12 millimetre TFT screen that dominates its front section. This display screen provides users with a clear viewing display of picture wallpapers and screensavers in 262,000 colours.

A full QWERTY keyboard slides out of the side of this display screen, which allows users to make numeric or text inputs at high speeds. This handset comes with a selection of ringtones in MP3 and polyphonic formats that users may set for call, text and other alarms.

The LG GW620 InTouch Max functions over GSM 850, GSM 900, GSM 1800 and GSM 1900, as well as HSDPA 2100. As a quad band handset, it is ideal for roaming purposes, but its network reach may depend highly on its user's service provider. This mobile phone also allows users to access the World Wide Web, go online practically anytime and do online transactions with its pre-installed HTML and XHTML WAP 2.0 Internet browser.

This mobile phone also offers the connectivity option of USB facility which supports data sharing with other compatible devices including laptops, scanners, other handsets, printers and personal computers. Users who prefer hassle-free file transfers may go for the wireless Bluetooth technology option, which allows file sharing between compatible gadgets that are at most10 metres apart. This handset is powered by EDGE and GPRS technologies that boost Internet downloading and file transfer rates. It is pre-installed by 3G HSDPA capability which ensures that it is a reliable multi-tasking device.

The LG GW620 InTouch Max allows users to communicate with their contacts by composing, sending and receiving SMS or text messages and MMS or multimedia messages. This mobile phone also offers chat service through instant messaging support. Moreover, its Internet connectivity allows users to access, send, and receive e-mails.

As an efficient partner for busy users, this handset comes with virtual organiser tools such as phone book, calendar, clock and calculator that assist users in their daily schedules and tasks. This mobile phone also offers that call log option that keep track of its user's dialled, received or missed calls.

A 3-Megapixel camera is this handset's banner entertainment feature. This integrated camera is complete with a digital zoom to ensure that precise photos are taken. Users may tweak their photos and transform them to perfection using the photo editor option. A photo album serves as repository for pictures that users may easily access and view. Aside from taking still photos, this handset's camera also works as a video recorder with video editing options. Users may also play their videos in MPEG4 format on this handset's display screen. Footages may be stored on this handset's pre-set video gallery section. This mobile phone has a dedicated camera key that makes every photo and video shoot a breeze. This mobile phone also comes with an MP3 music player for music lovers to enjoy. For optimum enjoyment of mobile gaming fans, this handset works as a gaming zone with its set of embedded games. It also supports downloading of games from the Internet to be enjoyed right on this handset.

The LG GW620 InTouch Max allows users to expand this handset's internal memory to up to 16 Gigabytes using a microSD memory card. It offers a total of 5 hours in talk time to allow users to communicate with their friends and family. Its standard battery supports a total standby time of 500 hours.

Despite its rich features, this mobile phone is being criticised because it reportedly tends to lag, freeze and turn off on its own accord when in use. This handset, according to unhappy owners does not feel well-built, with its display screen randomly blacking out and getting scratches easily. Its Internet browser is also drawing flak for its complicated Internet browser. On the other hand, satisfied users of the LG GW620 InTouch Max commend this handset for its good looks and a decent built-in camera that takes quality photos.