LG KF600 Mobile Phone – Not A Chip Off The Old Block
Everton | May 27, 2008 | Comments 9
Just before Christmas LG sent me a LG Viewty to review, which I thoroughly loved. So much in fact, that I decided to keep it in the family and my girlfriend is currently giving it a good home.
A few months ago LG asked me to review the LG KF600 and sent me a handset to put through its paces. I was really looking forward to testing out another LG handset, particularly after having such a good experience with the Viewty. Unfortunately, after using the KF600 for a few days, I had to conclude that the KF600 in fact a step backwards from the fantastic Viewty, rather than a step forward.
The LG KF600 has a decent specification:
- Network: GSM Tri-band (900/1800/1900), EDGE class 10
- Form factor: Slider
- Size (mm): 101.2 x 50.7 x 14.4
- Display: Dual display
- Screen size: 2 in/ 1.5 in
- FM radio/MP3 player/Bluetooth/EDR and BT V2.0
- Internal memory: 40MB
- Memory slot: Micro-SD socket (up to 2GB)
- Camera: 3 megapixel/Auto focus/Night shot mode/Digital zoom (4x)
- Capture resolution: 320×240 (QVGA), 640×480 (VGA), 1280×960 (SXGA),1600×1200 (UXGA), 2048×1536
LG across their various product areas have been focusing very heavily on design, and even unboxing the LG KF600 was an experience. The device came in a ‘iPod’ cube which folded out very neatly to showcase the KF600 in action. Inside were the usual accessories but also one very neat touch; a cleaning cloth. I wish more manufacturers did this as keeping handset screens clean can be very difficult.
The KF600 takes over from the Viewty in terms of touch screens. Rather than just the one touchscreen with fixed options on the Viewty, the KF600 has ’several’. It achieves this by displaying contextual menu options depending on what function the phone is currently doing. The video below will explain how the KF600 does this a lot better than I can. Watch how the lower ’screen’ changes:
I actually found the revolving menu structure quite hard to use. I think I would prefer a fixed set of options rather than almost having to memorise the key operations for each different function on the camera. I also found it a bit strange that LG have added a traditional keypad (which had a very dead feel to it) to the phone to make it easier to use, but then added the complicated touchscreen as well.
What disappointed me the most about the LG KF600 though were the camera and the screen. The camera and screen on the LG Viewty are fantastic. However the camera on the KF600 is only 3MP and combined with the tiny 2″ screen, in my view this just isn’t good enough for a multimedia handset.
I think the biggest problem the KF600 faces though is not its spec, it’s the fact that it looks ordinary. The Viewty is a sexy handset and very easy to use. My girlfriend got to grips with it within minutes, even though she describes herself in her own words as not mobile savvy. When I handed her the KF600 to see what her views were, she was expecting a lot more after her Viewty and was stunned to learn that the KF600 was LG’s latest handset, and not the other way around. In fact she asked me if the KF600 was a ‘prototype’.
She definitely won’t be giving up her Viewty.
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Interesting review , I have never found my self attracted to LG hand helds becaues of there less attractive appereance and low functionality .However, with great deal of compitition pervailing in market they had to innovate too I guess. And one thing Everton, how do you get these companies to send you there cell phone for review. Cause I was just thinking my Niche is ” <p><a href=”new_page_1.htm”>Acne Oil & Acne Treatment</a></p> ” if I start to review products what would I be getting those on cheap acne removal creams
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Nice handset, But am not more used to BB so feature functionality wise I’d say it is a little left behindsMarkEditorhttp://www.212articles.com
@jessica
LG seem to be really tapped into bloggers. Other manufacturers send stuff now and then as well. Your best bet is to contact them directly e.g. I did this with Apple, although I’ve never received an item yet as the good kit is always already out on loan.
@Jessica: Your comment was so hilarious it really made my end of day (11:55 pm:P) I really hope it works out for you :p
And yes, I am a PROUD owner of the LG Viewty, although I have yet to get the camera working to the high specs that it’s meant to be operating at (clearly I’m even less mobile savvy than your girlfriend, Everton!) but am I so glad I made the switch! The screen size is so worth it when viewing photos or watching mini videos whilst on the bus, and coupled with good ear buds, the Viewty provides a fantastic multimedia experience! :) There’s also a great forum (at ku990.co.uk) dedicated to bringing the best out of your Viewty (Customising it etc. including getting rid of that shutter sound) ~~
When I first saw the KF600, I couldn’t believe they had compromised the screen size for ‘added’ functionality. Definitely a step backwards! Hopefully they’ll re-consider the classic Viewty design for their next model. I think LG are
streets ahead in terms of design (although every other company is slowly catching on) and interface, although some areas could be improved, and as a result, I am one very happy user!
LG has come in in leaps and bounds since they changed their name from Goldstar to LG. Would like to see 3G as standard on all high-end cellular phones, EDGE is cool, but not quite as fast or desirable as 3G.
Hi Everton – thanks for the review. Just to clear up, the KF600 is positioned as a mid-range phone, rather than a flagship top-end phone like the Viewty, as is obvious by the smaller screen and lower resolution camera – it’s aimed at a different market and makes no claims to be the new Viewty. The Viewty’s proper successor will be out in the third quarter of this year, by the way, more on that in due course…
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LG KF600 is a fantastic handsetwith latest quality features. You can buy this handset at cheap price on mobile phone contracts deals UK.
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this phone is the best phone in the wold i should no i have got if yah get any phone get the lg kf600 it is totaly