LG KP320
The all-in-one affordable phone
( Review )
 


LG KP320

LG KP320 is a decent affordable phone with all desirable features one looks for in a mobile phone these days. Measuring 105x46x13.5 mm and weighing only 81 grams, this is a candybar type phone with a sleek look. The phone is handy and fits well in your palm. It is a tri-band phone supporting GSM 900/1800/1900 MHz.

KP320 sports a very good 3.2 megapixel digital camera with auto focus, flash, digital zoom and video recording. It offers a maximum of 2048 x 1536 pixels resoluion, 4X digital zoom, multishot allowing upto 9 shots along with night mode. The picture quality is pretty good. The digital camera also features continuous video recording in MP4 / 3GP formats. Even some of the high end phones do not have such a camera.

For music you have FM radio with Recording capabilities. It offers live or scheduled recording that can be saved. The recordings can be used as ringtones also. The phone also features FM alarm which switches to preset FM station on desired time. The FM radio can be played on Speakerphone also. An integrated music and video player supports MP3, AAC, AMR, WAV,WMA and MPEG-4 formats.

The phone has around 80 MB of internal memory and supports microSD card that can give you upto 4 GB extra memory. It can accommodate upto 1000 phonebook entries and 40 dialed / received / missed call records. The contact record has fields for Name, Mobile no., Home phone, Office no., Company name, Email address, Fax number and Birthday. You can also associate a  Picture or Video for each contact.

LG KP320 has a 2 inch TFT display with 262k colors and  240 x 320 pixels resolution. This display size is rather less for viewing pictures but sufficient for most functions. Although a TV-out cable is also available if you want to see the pictures or documents on your big TV screen.

The keypad is convenient and easy to use. One interesting feature is the option for Hindi language in SMS and the menu. LG KP320 offers all regular features like clock, alarm, calendar, calculator, To-do-list, Agenda, Voice Memo along with Organizer and Document viewer.

The phone can be connected through
Bluetooth and offers USB
v1.2 support. Some more features include video caller ID and In-flight mode.

You can also browse the Internet through GPRS (Class 10) and check out your emails. It also supports WAP 2.0 and HTML browser and EDGE Class 10 at 236.8 kbps.

The KP320 comes with standard Li-Ion 900 mAh battery which offers upto 300 hrs of standby time and upto 2.5 hours of talk time.

Can you really ask for more at this price ?

 

Features at a glance:

Network GSM 900 / 1800 / 1900
Dimensions 105 x 46 x 13.5 mm, 81 gms
Display 2.0 inches TFT, 256K colors, 240 x 320 pixels resolution
Ringtones Polyphonic (64 channels), MP3, AAC, Vibration
Messaging SMS, EMS, MMS, Email, T9
Music & Video FM radio, MP3/MPEG4 player
Camera 3.15 MP, 2048x1536 pixels, autofocus, video, flash
Memory 80 MB of internal memory and microSD card supporting an extra memory upto 4 GB.
Internet GPRS Class 10 (4+1/3+2 slots), 32 - 48 kbps
EDGE Class 10, 236.8 kbps
Browser WAP 2.0/xHTML
Connecivity Bluetooth v1.2 (with A2DP)
USB v1.2
TV-out cable
Games Yes
More Java MIDP 2.0
Organiser, Calendar, Clock, Alarm, Calculator, Voice memo, Speakerphone
Battery Standard battery, Li-Ion 900 mAh

Disadvanages:
No 3G
No WLAN
Display size small

Advantages:
Good Camera
FM Radio
Music Player
Internet
upto 4 GB memory card support
 

A wonderful phone with all desirable attributes and yet affordable !