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LG KS20

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Performance

The 1,050mAh battery doesn't seem extraordinary, but LG has managed to make the KS20 very energy-efficient. It is rated for 4 hours of talktime and, in actual use, we managed to go for more than three days on a single charge. This may vary for different users according to usage patterns, but we expect that it should definitely not require daily charging for the majority. Voice quality during calls was good, and the speakerphone performed fine in a quiet environment, good enough for use in a car.

With 128MB RAM in total and about 40MB free when not running any applications, the KS20 didn't feel sluggish in our tests. It is powered by the Qualcomm MSM7200 processor, the same one found in the HTC TyTN II. Like that PDA-phone, LG has not licensed the use of the ATI Imageon drivers for graphics acceleration. So if you have been disappointed with the graphical performance of the TyTN II, don't expect much better from this LG. We can say that for all daily requirements, it meets our expectations for speed and responsiveness. Video playback was mostly fine but we found scenes with fast action a little jerky. So if you're planning to watch movies and anime while commuting, the KS20 may not be the best solution, though soap operas and dramas shouldn't pose a problem.

Conclusion

The lack of bundled applications and addons has a positive side effect--a lower price. The KS20 costs just S$888 at retail, a bargain for an HSDPA-enabled PDA-phone. With an operator contract, it goes for as low as S$298 (price from StarHub Web site at time of review)--a no-brainer if you are looking for a replacement for your aging keypad-less model like an old Dopod 818 Pro or O2 Xda Atom. But take note, you do have to factor in paying for some extras like a better text input method and Asian language support (if you need that).

Other similar devices like the HTC P3600i and upcoming MWg Atom V do have the added advantage of built-in GPS navigation. But from a design and value viewpoint, the KS20 is an amazing proposition even though it doesn't come with all the bells and whistles of competing models.

 
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johnlim28: Hi all where can i get this download to my phone ps help
teddyizzy: I was just wondering where do i download the keypad software from. The one that enables one finger typing thnks
hippo1n2: Go to Settings > system > Regional Settings and set to English United Kingdom (currency u might wanna change ...
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?

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