Name LG Electronics may be associated with everything (microwave ovens, washing machines, fridges, monitors, mobile phones), but not with WM-communicators. This company has never paid proper attention "smart pipes". Accordingly, smart in its model range is extremely small, and communicators is not at all. Telephone unit Korean giant over the past two years has made great strides in fashion models. One may recall a series of Chocolate, Shine, as well as models LG Prada (KE850) and the LG Viewty (KE990), who used (and continue to use) the extremely popular not only in a small country, but also in Europe and in Russia. Obviously, this success has inspired and LG on a bold experiment, which is the device under consideration today, LG KS20. This is the first device from this manufacturer that is running Windows Mobile. Or at least the first device of its kind for the European and Russian markets. New concept continues initiated model KE850. This is a fashion solution, with a similar design. At the same time, strangely enough, the model bears an impressive functionality, and can theoretically like the look, not only mobile dandies, but seriously demanding users. The only thing that can scare off potential buyers - manufacturer of inexperience in the field of Windows Mobile. The presence of this operating system excludes competition LG KS20 with phones and converts it into a more serious environment, where the tone is set by giants such as HTC, ASUS, as well as ambitious E-Ten, Gigabyte and Toshiba. And in fact, a few typical kommunikatornyh moments in the novelty of the LG is not taken into account. But overall the unit looks quite interesting and definitely should not be ignored. It is possible that the model is a kind of "breakdown of the pen", from which will depend on future development of LG. So for the foreseeable future on the Windows Mobile market may see another strong minded player. Well, let's see what will please the discerning KS20 WM-users. Main technical characteristics:
- Operating System: Microsoft Windows Mobile 6 Professional
- Processor: Qualcomm MSM7200, 400 MHz
- Memory: 128 MB RAM and 256 MB Flash ROM
- Screen: 2.8 "transflective TFT, 240x320, 256,000 colors
- Memory Expansion: microSD
- Communication capabilities: GSM 900/1800/1900 MHz, UMTS 2100 MHz, GRPS (Class 10), EDGE, HSDPA, Bluetooth (2.0 + EDR), Wi-Fi 802.11b / g, USB 2.0
- Camera: 2 megapixel, autofocus, LED flash
- GPS-receiver: no
- FM-tuner: Yes, with RDS
- Battery: Li-Pol, 1050 mAh, removable, combined with the back cover
- Audio: microphone, speaker, corporate headset jack
- Dimensions and weight: 99.5 x 58 x 12.8 mm and 95 g
- Claimed battery life: up to 400 hours of standby time, up to 4 hours talk time
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Agree, very nice picture. LG did not skimp, resorting to the use of the platform from Texas Instruments, and chose to develop Qualcomm, which, incidentally, are based modern flagship HTC. A very positive thing. But the GPS-receiver in the KS20 is not used, despite the fact that he is part of the Platform MSM7200. Another positive thing - support for third-generation networks. For Russia, it is not so important, but will soon support UMTS and HSDPA will be vital. In the meantime, it can be considered as an additional plus for those who frequently travel abroad. There are also Bluetooth with Wi-Fi, and connection to PC is carried out in fast USB 2.0 protocol. A claimed battery life allows us to assume that testing will show not the worst results. But the main thing in all this device came out very compact and lightweight. Overall weight and dimensions on the characteristics he wins almost all of the closest analogues. Details about all of this we shall speak below. As for competitors, they are virtually absent.LG KS20 with regard to its orientation has to compete with phones rather than communicators. And the availability of Windows Mobile in this case should be viewed as an additional advantage. If we talk purely about the communicators, the KS20 can be countered unless the HTC Touch. But this is unlikely to be called a full comparison.
Supplied
As befits a communicator image phone, LG KS20 is packed into a compact and very stylish box. Its dimensions at once say: nothing extraordinary inside will not. Indeed, the set was quite commonplace:
- communicator himself;
- stylus;
- cover;
- battery;
- wired stereo;
- charger from the 220V;
- sync cable;
- user manual, warranty card;
- CD-ROM with Microsoft ActiveSync 4.5 and Windows Mobile Device Center.
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While on the other hand, all you need is present here. Communicator does not carry the navigation functions, and hence, car accessories are not necessary. But because the device is intended to work with your fingers, as clearly stated the location of the screen, very handy would have a protective film. But LG did not bother this concern. Immediately be noted Synchronization cable, made under proprietary socket, the same charger and headset. You certainly are well known to all the disadvantages of such a decision. However, the headset is done quite competently. It consists of two parts. First - provides an interface connector, as well as a block with a pin, answer button and volume control. The second part - the actual earphones that are connected with said unit via a standard 3.5-millimeter jack. Thus, you can use absolutely any headphones. Only now turn to the construction should be cautious in case of failure to find a similar adapter for sale will be difficult.
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The stylus has a telescopic design, it is made of metal and has a plastic finish. The upper end of the hollow, which makes the pen easier. In general, the stylus is easy to work, so only the upper end of a concern. The plastic is too thin there, so the load when retrieving a pen from the pencil-box may eventually lead to fracture. However, for the time spent on testing device nothing happened.
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Finally, we note Before turning to examination of the communicator - cover. It is a classic little book (such came with E-Ten G500, as well as several older models PDA and PDA) with a plastic frame that holds the device inside. Actually, the device from the case can not remove. At the rear there is a hole for the built-in camera, sound from the speaker is totally jammed, and the front cover folds flick of the wrist. Housing is very easily soiled (as we shall discuss), so this case in the sales package is not a nice bonus, but a thing of prime necessity. Pleased that LG took into account this time. However, there is one subtlety. Two brackets designed to secure the device in a case, scratch the case. He was completely covered with varnish, so often taking the unit out of the case eventually lead to flat spotting.
Design and Ergonomics
The appearance of the communicator LG KS20 extremely controversial. On the one hand, the device looks very impressive and stands out from the analogues. But on the other hand, it is very easily soiled and quickly comes into view unpresentable. At the same time, there are a number of overt blunders in ergonomics. We must pay tribute to the LG. The so-called "wow factor" from KS20 present, and after the first few minutes of dating experience is strictly positive. As already noted, the communicator must be the concept of KE-series phone company, fitting in range to the LG Prada (KE850) and LH Viewty (KE990) . In this case, the novelty has not received any beautiful name - just KS20. All these models have a similar design. However, the device is different from their telephone counterparts dimensions. At a constant thickness and length, body KS20 bit wider, which is due, primarily, a modified aspect ratio screen. The number of mechanical buttons kept to a minimum, the communicator is designed to work with your fingers. The body is completely painted black, covered with lacquer and has a decorative silver inserts on the perimeter. Release of other colors in the plans of LG until germination. Case dimensions pleasantly pleased. If we compare KS20 with the HTC Touch, a new Korean wins over its rival (99.5 x 58 x 12.8 mm at the KS20 vs. 105 x 56 x 14 mm in Touch). What's more, the product of Touch on 15 grams heavier than the KS20. Without a doubt, this is a miniature solution based on Windows Mobile. This unit will fit anywhere: even in a shirt pocket, even in a small women's purse, and its presence in general will not be felt. Obviously, for some it will be very important when choosing. turn to the arrangement of elements. On the obverse is a screen on which, as always, will be a different story. Underneath - block hardware keys, there were only three elements (call button, hang up and five-way navigation joystick). Above the display - the center - located notch voice dynamics, and right - a small LED and lens 0.3 megapixel camera for video calls and self-portrait. Implementing key raises no objections: it is at a high level. call button and hang up pretty small, but thanks to a convex shape to press them comfortably. Cruising small , but the move smooth and accompanied by snaps, a good sense of touch. The same words are valid with respect to the joystick. He has a small stock of progress in all directions, but work with it comfortably, thanks to a clear response and precision-fit size. Many producers in the designing joysticks, you can take an example from KS20. backlighting is white, pleasant to the eye. influence it does not, she turns on when you press a key, and off a few seconds.
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LED located on top, has a familiar destination. However, due to extremely modest size and low brightness, with their functions opovestitelnymi he copes very mediocre. He is very weakly visible if you hold the device at an angle (especially location) and generally not noticeable in the sun. Therefore, a missed call or a calendar event can go unnoticed for long. The perimeter of the hull is decorated with a silvery plastic insert, which carries a decorative function. It is also smooth to the touch, as is generally the whole body, so the device subject to accidental spillage from the hands of a much greater extent than, for example, HTC Touch, a fully finished matte finish. On the other hand, it should be noted that the KS20 looks a lot would be lost if the insertion was dull, rubber, or if it was not at all.
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Sidewalls boasts an impressive number of controls, but they all performed very carefully and look totally spoiled. On the right, at the top, is on / off button (familiar and very convenient location). Just below it - the expansion slot, covered by a plug. And below - a two-position camera button and the key to quickly launch a web browser (the default is Internet Explorer). By the way, only these two buttons can be reassigned regular operating system tools.
The left lateral face has an interface connector (headset, sync cable, charger) and two buttons for adjusting volume.
The upper edge is completely empty, except for the strap eyelet, which is located on the left corner, and on the bottom there is the key that fixes the battery cover, as well as microphone and stylus holder. The latter is located on the left, so removing the pen for the first time unusual. Stylus itself out fairly tight. Rather, first he goes very smoothly until the splits, and then have to make a serious effort. Shall not be excluded that this feature was characteristic only of the tested sample. But just in case, be warned that the plastic end of the stylus gives the impression of a very unreliable, so the extract should be taken to avoid breakage. Spare stylus, as you know, the product does not.
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The back side contains the camera lens, LED flash and the battery cover. Replace the cover - this is the battery. She recorded quite reliably, and retrieved only when you click on the bottom. On the one hand combined with the battery cover - a convenient solution that lets you quickly get to the sim card. But on the other - it's not too practical, so among the producers of communicators, this approach is practiced very rarely. Examples of this approach can be easily counted on the fingers of one hand.
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Summarizing the external examination, we note the downright terrifying impracticality of housing. In order to tarnish the (literally) all the veneer of LG KS20 is sufficient only once to take it in hand. Fingerprints are right, they are very visible and difficult to erase. Therefore, effective design can only be estimated at the time of extraction device from the box. Fingerprints are visible on the screen, and a silver paste on the sides and front and rear. In short, everywhere. Even the lacquered body Gigabyte GSmart MW998 in this regard has been better. First, the back there was a matte. And second, face-rubbed with a cloth is much simpler than the LG KS20. In this case, it would be appropriate to put a matte box handkerchief, but it is not. So that future owners of this miracle of design ideas will either have to put up with constant zalapannostyu housing, hourly or wipe it. You can ease the plight of using the device only in the case. But fundamentally this situation will not change. As for build quality, it is great. Affects a huge experience of LG's mobile phones, which have long been ahead of communicators on the quality of performance. Therefore, to find fault with KS20 for anything impossible. In the intermediate result, we have a great design, terrible impracticality, good (though not perfect ergonomics).
Screen
You must have noticed 256 thousand colors in the characteristics of the screen. Indeed, the matrix used is capable of displaying such a wide color range. However, due to limitations of the operating system actually shows only 65,536 colors. That is, in this regard, the display is LG KS20 is no better and no worse than any other display device. This disadvantage accompanies Windows Mobile for several years. Microsoft has not considered it when creating the Windows Mobile 6 Professional, but there is every reason to believe that the next version of OS restriction will be removed and we will be able to fully enjoy the 256K-hue. Overall a good display at KS20. It boasts excellent viewing angles (about 180 degrees) from all sides. The picture is very saturated and contrast. Stock brightness enough to keep readability in bright sunlight. Adjusting the backlight is very smooth - available already 16 steps. True, it can not completely turn off. The last division is equal to the minimum level of brightness, which in our opinion, slightly undervalued. For comfortable reading in the dark is better to use the second or third division. To work under normal conditions is best 7.9 division.
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Resolution and the diagonal correspond to modern standards, here we have 2.8-inch 240 x 320 pixels. The screen is designed to work with your fingers, so he is not in recess, but at the same level with the surface of the body. The matrix clearly responds to the touch, even very weak and generally suitable for finger control. But the LG does not take into account another important point - software similar to the HTC TouchFLO KS20 absent. A standard Windows Mobile interface was originally designed exclusively for the stylus. So that certain difficulties in the use you have. And, of course, we strongly recommend the use of protective film - because of this arrangement the screen more susceptible to damage.
Speed and memory
Platform Qualcomm MSM7200 needs no introduction, we met with her late last year. According to many forecasts, this year it will take a leading position thanks largely to the HTC, which, being the undisputed market leader, would prefer it to other platforms. LG KS20 also uses it. The basis of this device is the same processor (400 MHz) as that of the HTC Touch Dual, Touch Cruise and TyTN II. However, the subjective impressions of HTC machines run much quicker and smarter. This applies to both loading time device and speed of opening doc and pdf files. Although, if you do not hold a direct comparison, the KS20 is not visible any brakes. Yes, there are delays in the "severe" problems, but overall performance in everyday tasks is quite acceptable. The reality, as always, will test consisting of three constant points. First of all, let us turn to a package of Spb Benchmark, which conducts a comprehensive assessment of performance in conditions equivalent to everyday use. As always, make a reservation, which should focus on items and CPU Index Graphics Index, speakers, respectively, the CPU speed and graphics, as well as to individual tests that correspond to these items. In the role model for comparing today serves two models from HTC: Touch (as a competing model) and the HTC P3650 Cruise (as an apparatus, built on the same hardware platform).
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As you can see, the results confirm our visual observations. Performance on the part of all ahead of HTC Cruise. If we talk about processor performance, we here at KS20 and Cruise is almost identical results. Obviously, this test is hardly compatible with the latest platform, so not all tests are correct assessment. Player The Core Pocket Media Player (TCPMP) version 0.072 RC1 revealed an interesting and somewhat unexpected feature. But overall, the result was expected. Recall, as always, that is adopted here to accept the norm value of 120%, since the outcome reflects the average speed. The figure of 100% does not guarantee normal playback in action, there may be loss of personnel.
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It turns out that LG KS20 difficult given videos encoded with XviD. This explains the unusually modest performance in the case of the roller with the lowest resolution. It is hard to say what the reason. Likely to blame software optimization platform that solely by LG. Qualcomm is not entirely to do with it.In confirmation of this - the results of HTC Cruise. In the case of DivX-rollers there are no problems. Speed playback QVGA-video is sufficient to say that the KS20 is well suited for use as a media player. Not converted video it is too tough, so I have to separately deal with transcoding favorite movies in a lower resolution. Well, as you know, watching videos in the permit, exceeding the 320 x 240, because of screen resolution does not make sense. With the launch of the third test, VSBenchmark 2007, raised a number of difficulties. The communicator has consistently refused to take the test, responding in a strange way. Test runs and runs, but on-screen menu is displayed with the programs. Turning off the device and its subsequent inclusion instantly transports us to the screen test. And again communicator showed a static picture. Although the test at that time went. Finally, after removing all other test programs and repeated a "hard reset" the test was normal. The result has been obtained a result in 1816 points, which is slightly higher than shown communicators processor TI OMAP850 (HTC P3470, for example). However, the difference is not as striking as one would expect. In general, we can say that the performance of KS20 at the secondary level. This is normal, but generally much to be desired.
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Now for the memory: the communicator is equipped with 256 MB ROM and 128 MB of RAM that meets modern requirements. He is not burdened with various software add-ons, so the memory is enough to keep running up to 15 applications and do not deal with lockups and freezes. From the area of memory allocated for the user's needs around 40 MB, and from the ROM area - about 140 MB. That should be enough to set a minimum set of programs. For those for whom this is not enough, there is an expansion slot that supports cards microSD. Also you can put a patch to support the card SDHC, allows you to use flash larger.
Sound and vibrate
When considering the sonic possibilities of the communicator revealed one interesting moment. LG KS20 has a separate system dynamics, for him - a voice that actually works in two modes. At the same time, strangely enough volume was quite high. Of course, it's a bit lower than most other models, but the situation is normal: the maximum volume level will hear the call to anywhere. If the volume is slightly lower, you can call and miss, so we tested the machine was always at maximum volume. But the vibrating alert - much stronger than average. It would be very nice if there was a possibility of including vibration and melody simultaneously by standard means, but for some reason in the current firmware that possibility is not provided, we must use tools from other manufacturers. When talking the sound is very nice: clean, not having any specific colors. Due to this caller's voice is always clearly audible and well recognized. Microphone is standard in the sense that it does not stand out against other similar devices. In a quiet location surrounded by the sound of a well-written four or five meters. And all attempts to make an entry in noisy places particular failed. For example, in the street it will be distinguishable on the record only if the microphone is handed out almost at point blank range to his lips. Else - noise, noise, and nothing but noise. On the design of the headset, we spoke at the very beginning of the review, we will not be repeated. We can only say that it provides an average sound quality, which is good for conversation, but not able to please fans of quality music. iPod nano, is always at hand for comparison, sounds much better.If, however, connect it to the communicator headset - the sound is better, but to the level of iPod still does not hold.
Communication capabilities
Too many image model can not boast of rich functionality, it is usually located at the middle level. Sometimes there is no Wi-Fi, there is often no support for 3G-services. LG KS20 has a pleasant exception to this rule, its wireless capabilities are very impressive. Telephone module operates as a tri-band GSM (900/1800/1900 MHz) and in UMTS 2100 MHz. It also supports data transfer to the second network (GPRS / EDGE Class 10) and third-generation (HSDPA 3.6 Mbps). Calls can be made using the standard application Phone, optimized for work with the 3G-networks. There was a button to quickly switch to video mode, as well as the appropriate interface. The device dispenses with branded widgets, so is unlikely this time should be considered in detail.
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As for Bluetooth and Wi-Fi, these modules correspond to modern requirements. Bluetooth meets the specifications of version 2.0 and supports data transmission at high speed (EDR, up to 3 megabits per second). Module operates stably, quickly and reliably. To test the use of a wireless headset Jabra, Communicator ASUS P750, HP iPAQ 214 and phone Sony Ericsson K790i. Nice, standard driver for the Bluetooth kit from the Windows Mobile 6 Professional, replaced by more user-friendly driver from Broadcomm. You would have thought that he passed away, it was too long ago never met. And here - there is, for which LG can say a special thank you. Work with Broadcomm'ovskim driver is much more convenient than the equivalent from Microsoft. The list of supported profiles include SPP (Serial Port Profile), OPP (Object Push Profile), PAN (Personal Area Network Profile), A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile) and AVRCP (Audio Video Remote Control Profile). In short, everything you need there.
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Among the few drawbacks is to provide a strange behavior when you enable Bluetooth FM-radio. Once the application starts to listen to the radio, turn on Bluetooth. Turn off Blootooth, shuts down and the radio. Here's an amusing incident. We hope that this problem will be fixed in newer versions of firmware, or at least, there will be a separate patch to address this Bluetooth - FM dependence. With respect to Wi-Fi can say that all as in all. Configuration and management will have to use a standard application WM, or to resort to installing software from third-party developers. The module has demonstrated proper operation and has not caused any complaints. Well, well, we can once again recall that the support specifications 802.11g - it is rather a tribute to fashion, since the communicator is simply not capable of recording data at the speed which provides the standard.
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In the role of the shell for a quick on / off access to the settings set to default Wireless Manager, which is well known to each owner of WM-communicator. USB-connection is also generally happy. Supported by the fast protocol 2.0 and present the possibility of charging and use of the device in a mode of USB Mass Storage. The only pity is that the body corporate is an interface connector, not the usual mini USB, which for several years enjoyed by all the leading players kommunikatornogo market.
Multimedia
Built-in Camera
LG KS20 uses a two-megapixel integrated camera with autofocus. Today it is the most common solution among WM-communicators. Some models are already using sensors with a resolution of 3.2 megapixels (ASUS P750, HTC TyTN II, Touch Cruise), but their number is not large. It is expected that trhmegapikselnye solutions become mass only to stake this year. Meanwhile, the figure was dominated by two. By the way, KS20 camera two. But the front has a more modest resolution and is intended mainly for video. If we talk about normal shooting, here the quality is pretty mediocre, so do not dwell on her account. But the main camera has proved to be quite good, especially on the part of the video capabilities. The lens is located on the rear panel near the left boundary of the body. Location can be considered successful, because the index finger is not limited by the lens when holding the device near your ear. However, the protective cover is not provided, so from time to time have to wipe the lens from dust. And, by the way, pay attention as the lens has much less than the state of the housing unit.
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The shooting aspect is horizontal and the viewfinder takes up the entire screen area. Interface when shooting is quite simple: at the top of the screen are several icons, press which allows you to quickly change the basic parameters: resolution, flash, shooting mode (single or serial), place of recording images and so on. More fine-tuning is performed in the context menu under the right soft key. While the left soft key switches the camera from the ground to the front and back. In addition to all shooting on the screen is a strip of brightness, which is controlled by the joystick. And generally to photograph this communicator comfortable.
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Set of preferences is not too rich, but the most necessary as it includes: white balance (automatic, or preset), timer (5, 10 or 15 seconds), effects (black & white, negative, sepia) and resolution (1600 x 1200, 1024 x 768, 640 x 480 320 x 240). You can also adjust the degree of JPG-compression, which determines the quality of the final image and file size, as well as disable the autofocus.But the shutter sound for some reason can not be disabled, you can only choose one of three sounds. And they all, in our opinion, are terrible. However, it is possible precaution to unscrew the volume at a minimum, then no sound is heard.
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At the maximum resolution and quality pictures it takes on average 400-500 kilobytes. As for picture quality, then it reaches its maximum when shooting in good light. For example, in the street. When shooting indoors, the photos appear unpleasant noises. This is inevitable with such a small physical size of the matrix. This is a feature of almost all mobile cameras. To you yourself can assess the photo-opportunities KS20, are some examples made with the highest quality settings.
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In terms of video capability camera LG KS20 surpasses many. First, the record is available in a resolution of 320 x 240 pixels, while most unique is still limited to a resolution of 176 x 144. And secondly, the length of video recording is unlimited. You can record still allows free space in its own memory or on flash-card. Recording is in 3gp, and the quality of movies is quite tolerable. Them without loathing can be watched on the screen of your device.Not to be unfounded give a couple of examples that were made at the highest quality settings.
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FM-tuner
On a strange relationship FM-tuner, and Bluetooth-module mu mentioned. With regard to the functionality of the program to listen to, it almost does not stand out against the analogues. Allows you to automatically find the stations and store them in memory frequency for fast switching in the future. Signal reception quality pretty good on the street, indoors or in a car alarm is not very confident, occasionally there is disturbance. In general, the situation is similar to its competitors.
Video Output
In the instructions, and was listed in the specifications of the TV-out option. Check availability unfortunately failed because cable to connect the device to a TV is not supplied, but is a separate accessory. Strange, but the cable on sale yet. We hope that LG will soon correct this misunderstanding.
Runtime
Complete battery has a relatively modest capacity - only 1050 mAh, as claimed by the manufacturer while working away from the record. Therefore, we can immediately assume that the testing device will manifest itself not in the best way. And some of our expectations were met. Maximum load. The brightness set to maximum, the speaker volume too, including Bluetooth and Wi-Fi, but through Windows Media Player in a loop in the loop play "hard" video. Battery life in this mode was 3 hours 16 minutes. Normal operation. All wireless modules are disabled. The brightness set to minimum level. On the PDA started reading the text in Haali Reader with automatic scrolling. Time work was 15 hours 2 minutes. MP3 Playback. Wireless modules and the screen turned off. Listening to music through headphones at maximum volume. We used a Pocket Media Player and files with a bitrate 192 kbps. Hours - 12 hours 20 minutes.
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As you can see, nothing outstanding. KS20 behind the communicators on the platform of OMAP. In our case it is approximately equal to the latest models of Gigabyte. And if we talk about using the device in mixed mode, which means about 20 minutes of calls per day, short plays music through wired headphones, and reading and SMS-messages, the battery lasts about six days. And if you used the device more actively charge the battery will more often - about once a day.
Software stuffing
Software stuffing was quite modest. Rather, it is very reasonable.Most frustrating places without sane shell to increase the convenience of finger control, like HTC TouchFLO. However, it is clear that LG was trying as best she could. Several interesting applications in the preinstalled software is still present. Mobile Java. Shell to run applications written in Java. The program comes on almost all modern communicators. However, in the case of the LG KS20 it is slightly altered, but the essence remains the same. In addition, the unit supports three-dimensional applications, making it quite suitable for mobile gaming. Most modern phones support the three-dimensional Java-based applications, most communicators - no. It's just a case of experience in manufacturing phones helped the company to kommunikatornom field. While in global terms, it makes no difference - so pleasant trifle, nothing more.
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Today. Places without the hardware buttons is compensated by four on-screen buttons on the screen Today. They are quite large and can be pressed with your fingers. This is the only company that has done for the convenience of your fingers. But there has not been without confusion. One of the on-screen buttons is branded menu, the other refers to the mail client and the other two - to the Phone and Internet Explorer. That is duplicated two hardware buttons. For what purpose do it - decidedly unclear.
Menu. The shell that simulates a phone menu. It is also quite handy when working with your fingers, but not organized the most logical way and provides no opportunity for reformation sections. Application, of course, right. That's just not hurt to look more closely at him to work.
PSNote. This program is worth only flattering words. It is designed for handwriting recognition and further sending it via SMS, MMS, E-Mail or save to a text file. In addition, it has a number of decorative options. You can, for example, to change the thickness and color lines. Well, among other things, it is also unpretentious replacement editor Paint with the ability to save.
Rotate. Small Today-plugin, to rotate the screen.
Price issue
At the time of writing, the retail price of the communicator LG KS20 in the shops MakTsentr - A computer in the palm of 14,760 rubles. Cost is adequate capacity model.
Conclusions
Communicator to be very controversial. Even too controversial to win popularity. He has a very showy appearance. This is, without exaggeration, one of the most graceful WM-communicators. But the soiled body very quickly brings this beauty to nothing. Outstanding performance, despite the use of a good processor, not observed. Battery life is worse than many counterparts. When the device has on-board solid amounts of memory and a full set of wireless interfaces, including a module for working with 3G-services. Another advantage of the company's idea was to be a focus on finger control, however this time Little has been done, so it can not be attributed to any advantages or disadvantages to. LG KS20 must first mobile dandies like the look (especially the fashionable women) who want to join the smart devices, but are not willing to sacrifice style. In this regard, the new good. Even very good. Better than most smartphones based on Symbian OS. In the rest - something not very expressive, and neither fish nor fowl. In general, decide for yourself whether the unit requested money. And we have traditionally had completed a review note of the main advantages and disadvantages in two columns: Pros:
- stylish design;
- quality screen;
- compact size and low weight;
- 3G support and a full set of wireless interfaces;
- a good camera.
Cons:
- soiled body;
- modest battery life;
- work correctly together FM and Bluetooth.
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