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LG GW520 review

It's more stylish Cookie than clever Arena, but the GW520 feels underpowered where it counts

Our Score 3

Last reviewed: 2009-09-18September 18th 2009

Price at launch £220.00
Product Type Cellular Phone
Network Band Quad Band
Effective Camera Resolution 3 Megapixel
USB Yes
Main Screen Resolution 240 x 400
Main Screen Size 7.1 cm (2.8")
Cellular Data Connectivity Technology GPRS, EDGE, HSDPA
Cellular Network Supported GSM 850, GSM 900, GSM 1800, GSM 1900, WCDMA 900, WCDMA 2100
Memory Card Supported microSD
Phone Style Slider
Brand Name LG
Battery Talk Time 4.50 Hour
Product Model GW520
Weight (Approximate) 126.0 g
Bluetooth Yes
Maximum Memory Card Size Supported 8 GB
Built-in Memory 40 MB
Main Screen Type LCD
Realtone Yes
Radio Tuner Type FM
Call Features Call Log, Caller ID
Height 107.0 mm
Width 53.0 mm
Depth 15.9 mm
Manufacturer LG Electronics
Product Name GW520 Cellular Phone
Manufacturer Part Number GW520
Manufacturer Website Address www.lge.co.uk
Marketing Information Mobile Phone with 3 MP Camera, QWERTY Keyboard, and Social Networking
Let your fingers do the talking with the LG GW520, the phone that keeps you connected with your friends, family and music wherever you are.

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Product Summary

GW520

For

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Excellent QWERTY keyboard

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Livesquare

Against

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Sluggish touchscreen

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No Wi-Fi

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Poor browser

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Poor quality headphones

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