LG KS20

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Connectivity features are plentiful on the KS20. These include HSDPA for high-speed data transfers over the cellular network and Wi-Fi for use at hotspots. It also has a tri-band GSM radio, good enough for roaming to most parts of the world and, of course, Bluetooth 2.0 which supports the A2DP profile for streaming music to a pair of wireless headphones or speakers.

Notice the large buttons below the regular Today screen meant for use with a fingertip.
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Another bonus feature is the inclusion of an FM tuner. Though not unique, it's not one that's found in every WM6 device and could be a deciding factor for those who need their morning radio programs when commuting.

With so many Windows Mobile devices out there, software customization is the defining factor that sets one brand apart from another. LG has made a few modifications to the Today screen, adding a toolbar with large icons on the bottom to allow quicker access to common functions like the browser and messaging. Included is also a grid-style menu that puts the applications in a tabbed format so you can get to them more conveniently. Unfortunately, third-party applications we added do not appear here, so going to the default Programs screen is still a necessity.

Standard with every WM6 Professional device, Office Mobile is offered. What wasn't included was a PDF viewer, so a third-party one will need to be downloaded. Compared with most other handhelds in this category, LG did not bundle many extra programs. That could be ideal for those who'd rather not have their device cluttered out of the box, but it also leaves out useful ones like namecard scanner and support for Asian languages such as Chinese and Japanese.

Text input also relies solely on the default Windows Mobile ones. None of these are suitable for one-handed input (see TouchPal for a good example), an important consideration for such devices which do not come with a numeric keypad. Hopefully, these are things that LG can pay more attention to for its next handheld.

Found at the rear of the device is a 2-megapixel camera with autofocus. This gave reasonably sharp images. There is even an LED for shooting in poor lighting.

User Discussion

binalong: I've been looking to buy a new phone and the LG KS 20 was recommended. Unfortunately, though it advertised ...

nahfolk: nope, it doesn't work. Any other ways?

eelin: Go to Settings->System->Regional Settings. Set it to English (Australia).

onnki: There is this annoying brackets "(123) 123-1212" when you put numbers into the KS20 for dialing...... Can it be ...

DMS: may i know if "e-book" app can be installed into this KS20??

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