LG KP500 Cell Phone: Features, Features and Feedback

Available cell phone with a fairly large touch screen - LG KP500. Characteristics of this device, its capabilities, cost will be further discussed in detail.

Positioning and configuration

This mobile phone was released in 2008. Initially, it was positioned as a South Korean manufacturer as a mid-level device. Its key feature was the presence of a touch screen with a fairly solid, by the standards, diagonal. Therefore, this device was the best solution for those who did not need a communicator at that time, but would like to receive an affordable device with a touch screen. It was to this niche of mobile devices that belonged to LG KP500. Characteristics (the instruction of the device on it specifies) at it even for that time were rather modest. We can say that the configuration of this device is typical. It consisted of such components and accessories:

• The device itself.
• Removable battery.
• Interface cable for connection to a PC.
• Charging adapter.
• Manual.
• Wired headphones and microphone.
• Branded warranty card.
• Protective film for touch screen.

This list lacks only a cover and a memory card. The case of a cellular phone is made of plastic, and to protect it from various damages during operation without the first missing accessory will be problematic. Well, the second accessory allows you to significantly increase the amount of installed memory and at the expense of this at times increase the functionality of the gadget.

Appearance and layout of controls

The prototype of modern smartphones in terms of design can be called LG KP500. The characteristics of the location of its controls indicate this. Almost 75 percent of the front panel is occupied by a touch screen, the matrix of which is manufactured using the technology of "TFT". Its main drawback is the distortion of the picture when it deviates from the right angle of view. The resolution of the display device is 240 x 400, and its diagonal was at that time "fantastic" 3 inches. Given that the gadget was released in 2008, this is an excellent indicator both in resolution and in diagonal. Now such a value does not surprise anyone.

The sensor element itself is based on outdated resistive technology (now even the most affordable entry-level smartphones use a capacitive touch element). As a result, on this mobile device it is better to use the stylus and at low temperatures the device may not work at all.

Above the screen a speaker is displayed, and at the bottom there is a control panel of 3 mechanical buttons. Most of the controls and wired ports are located on the sides of the gadget. On the left are the volume controls and the headphone or charging adapter port. On the opposite side, in turn, there are buttons for turning on and controlling the camera, as well as an external drive slot (that is, the gadget supports its "hot", without turning off, replacement). From below there is only a small hole of the spoken microphone. On the back cover is only the main camera.

Mobile phone hardware

The model of the central processing unit and graphics accelerator is not specified in the complete documentation for the LG KP500. In any case, their characteristics are very modest and the values of the CPU clock frequency, for example, can only be guessed. The only thing you can definitely say about this is that the processor contains only one computational unit of the own development of the South Korean company. The amount of internal memory in this case is well very modest by today's standards of 48 MB.

The only plus in this case is the presence of an expansion slot. The capacity of the external data storage format "Micro SD" in this case can be equal to 16 MB. But, as the owners' feedback indicates, in this case there can be certain slowdowns in the operation of the gadget's software interface. If the capacity is reduced 2 times, to 8 GB, then this problem will not be exactly.

The camera in this mobile phone is just one. At it the sensor on 3 Mp. There are no automatic focusing and LED lighting systems in this gadget. Therefore, relatively high-quality photos can be obtained only with good lighting. Video this camera records disgusting. Its resolution is 320 x 240, and the format is 3GP. If such a movie is launched on a TV with a Full FullDi resolution, then nothing can be disassembled in it. Among the interfaces, you can identify the presence of 2G, "Bluetooth" and "MicroUSB". But 3G and "Wai-Fay" this device does not support.

Autonomy

The average performance against the background of similar devices can boast LG KP500. The characteristic of the nominal capacity of its battery indicates the value of 900 mAh. Add to this very modest hardware and a fairly large screen diagonal - and get a day, a maximum of two work on one battery charge. If you use a mobile phone as an MP3 player, the specified time will generally be reduced to 6-7 hours.

Capacity of 900 mAh was excellent for cell phones with a monochrome screen, which allowed them to work 10-14 days without recharging. In this case, it would be more optimal to use a battery with a capacity of 1200-1500 mAh, this would allow the owner of such a device to do without a charging adapter for 2-3 days.

Software base and applied software

A closed operating system based on Java called LG Mobile is used in the LG KP500. Characteristics, the platform it does not specify, even on the official website of the South Korean company. It supports all Java-based programs that are optimized for touchscreens and widgets. In the latter case, you can not install such a third-party application, and you will only need to use a predefined set.

Owner feedback and price

Let's start with the positive aspects of the LG KP500. Features photo, On the one hand, are not impressive. But at a normal level of illumination, their quality really does not cause any complaints. The second important point is the touch screen. Now its parameters are not surprising, but in 2008 it was a serious breakthrough in terms of the distribution of touch screens in the most accessible mobile devices.

Another plus is the system software. It is closed and does not allow making significant changes to the gadget's software environment. But, on the other hand, this approach ensures the maximum reliability of the device software and the user's personal data stored on it. Also it is necessary to note the support of sufficiently large external data stores. Due to this, without special problems, you can turn this device into a full-fledged MP3 player.

Among the disadvantages can be noted the materials of the hull and autonomy. In the first case, the case is solved by a cover and a protective transparent film. And in the second case, you can use a second backup battery. Initially, the price of the phone was equal at the start of sales of $ 300. But then, just six months later, it fell to $ 200. Now you can only buy second-hand such phones. Their cost is in the region of 400 rubles.

Results

The landmark phone in 2008 was the LG KP500. His characteristics, of course, are modest. But its key moment was the presence of a large touch screen. It is these devices and have become the impetus to the fact that almost all modern mobile gadgets are equipped with such screens and input devices.