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LG Incite Review
The LG Incite promises
to be one of the most entertaining smartphones in the market today.
Proving to be a more than capable business phone as well, the handset
comes with notes, tasks, reminders and that all too immportant editing
and viewing documents feature. It is powered by a Windows Mobile 6.1
system that also makes use of Wi-Fi technology to keep you in touch
with work or friends.
The first thing that
strikes you most is the shiny silver front panel that blends with the
display to give you a mirror like appearance. Measurements for the phone
are 4.21 inches in length and 2.2 inches wide with a 0.55 inch thickness.
A 3 inch touchscreen dominates the face and comes with few external
controls. Most navigation and input is done through the touchscreen.
Feedback is great as
owners get a vibration everytime a button is touched. Viewing webpages
however could have been improved with a wider display. A stylus comes
with the package which makes for more accurate input and control. Phone
display is clear and bright, image and video viewing is better than
average. Screen resolution is 262,000 through a QVGA display. The Incites
display is noticeably smaller to other small phones but is only evident
during web browsing or viewing large format pictures. Viewing documents
could be eye straining as the 3 inch display isn’t just suited for
this feature.
Tilt your cellphone
from portrait to landscape view and the unit automatically adjust the
display with its built in accelerometer. Changing viewing mode is just
a tip late however as delays of around a second was noticed. A quite
nice touch is the screens ability to adjust to lighting conditions automatically.
Sensors in the phone adjusts brightness for better clarity and improves
battery life.
Messaging and input
is made with a QWERTY keyboard. The LG Incite CT810 allows for two viewing
modes, landscape and portrait view. Keyboard layout is different in
each mode, portrait mode allows a Blackberry type keypad layout. Landscape
view however made key input easier by a much simpler and more detailed
QWERTY design. Keys were adequately spaced and feedback was good but
the design takes a majority of the real estate and leaves little room
for actually viewing the typed message.
Standard features for the LG Incite CT810 includes a Windows Mobile 6.1 System and a range of Microsoft mobile applications. These applications include Microsoft Office Mobile suite with support for Microsoft ActiveSync and Microsoft Direct Push technology. Major email clients are supported and can be accessed via Xpress Mail, Window Mobile’s email program.
The LG Incite is a
3G phone which makes it capable of video streaming and video calls to
other video capable phones. Multimedia experience comes with the Windows
Media Player 10 version. Listening to your favorite FM station is done
with a headset connection. The phone comes equipped with a 256 MB internal
storage which could be extended with up to 32 GB of microSD/SDHC cards.
A 32 Megapixel camera
comes equipped with the phone. Image capture could be done in five resolutions.
Image quality is controlled by five white balance presets and 5 color
effects. Other features includes a self timer, zoom control and four
shot modes. Image capture however does not come with an auto focus or
flash. Make video recordings with the phones buit in camcorder function
which shoots in four resolutions.
Call quality was excellent,
voices over the phone were crystal clear. Speakers however didn’t
bring the same reaction. Hooking the cellphone to Bluetooth headsets
provided better calls and wireless communications. Battery life was
better than average with talk times during test rated it at 9 hour talk
time life.
The LG Incite CT810 is quite a looker. For a smartphone it provides users an excellent array of multimedia features which can help past the time during long drives or travels. Performing solidly as a business phone, the LG Incite’s Microsoft Office applications make short work of viewing and editing office documents. The LG Incite is sure to make head moves with its savvy form and design. If you’re looking for a smartphone that is out of the ordinary then the Incite could get you moving to your nearest gadget or mobile service provider.
LG Incite Specs in Detail
| UPC | 2352 |
| Brand | LG |
| Model | LG INCITE |
| Battery Type | Li - Polymer |
| Battery Capacity | 1300 mAh |
| Battery Talk Time | 8.70 hours |
| Standby Time | 504 hours |
| GSM Bands | 850/900/1800/1900 |
| CDMA Bands | N/A |
| Operating System | Windows Mobile Professional |
| OS Version | 6.1 |
| Processor | N/A |
| Memory | 128 MB RAM / 256 MB ROM |
| Unveiled on | N/A |
| Display Type | Color |
| Display Technology | TFT |
| Display Size | 240 x 400 pixels |
| Display Colors | 65 536 |
| Display Physical Size | 3.00 inches |
| Display Features | Touch |
| Additional Display Type | N/A |
| Additional Display Size | N/A |
| Additional Display Colors | N/A |
| Additional Display Physical Size | N/A |
| Multiple SIM Cards Support | N/A |
| Design Form Factor | Candybar |
| Design of Antenna | Internal |
| Dimensions | 4.21 x 2.20 x 0.55 (106,47 x 55,72 x 13,93 mm) |
| Weight | 4.23 oz (119,40 g) |
| Global Roaming System | Yes |
| Accelerometer | Yes |
| GPS | Yes |
| TTY TDD Enabled | Yes |
| Camera and Video Camera Type | Built-in - Immobile |
| Camera and Video Camera Resolution | 3 megapixels |
| Camera and Video Camera Video Capture | Yes |
| Camera and Video Camera Flash | N/A |
| Camera and Video Camera Features | N/A |
| Camera and Video Camera More | White balance, Effects |
| Camera and Video Video Playback Protocols | MPEG4, 3GP, WMV |
| Camera and Video Video Playback Features | N/A |
| Connectivity Data More | GPRS/EDGE/UMTS/HSDPA 1.8 Mbit/s/HSDPA 3.6 Mbit/s |
| Data Max Speed | N/A |
| Internet Browsing Protocols | N/A |
| Internet Browsing Features | Internet Explorer Mobile |
| Infrared Port | N/A |
| Bluetooth Version | 2.0 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | N/A |
| Bluetooth Features | EDR |
| Wireless LAN Type | 802.11b/802.11g |
| USB Type | microUSB |
| USB Version | N/A |
| Proprietory | N/A |
| SyncML | N/A |
| Computer Synchronization | Yes |
| HeadSet Jack 2 5mm | N/A |
| Head Jack 3 5mm | Yes |
| TV Out | N/A |
| External Antenna | N/A |
| Pop Port | N/A |
| Full Keyboard | N/A |
| Touch Screen | Yes with stylus and handwriting recognition |
| Side Keys Left | Volume keys, Reset key |
| Side Keys Right | Camera key, Lock/Unlock key, Jog Wheel |
| Predictive Text Input Support | Yes |
| Predictive Text Input Type | N/A |
| Memory Expansion Slot Type | microSD/microSDHC |
| Memory Built in | 70 MB |
| Message Text Send Receive | Yes |
| Message EMS | N/A |
| Message MMS | Yes |
| Message Instant Messaging More | N/A |
| Message Instant Messaging Services | Windows Live, Yahoo!, AOL |
| Message E mail Protocols | N/A |
| Message E mail Features | N/A |
| Music AND Audio Music Player Protocols | MP3, AAC, eAAC, AAC+, eAAC+, WMA, WAV |
| Music AND Audio Music Player Features | N/A |
| Music AND Audio Radio | FM Radio |
| Music AND Audio FM Transmitter | N/A |
| Voice Dialing | Yes |
| Voice Commands | Yes |
| Voice Recording | Yes |
| Voice Speaker | Yes |
| Voice VoIP | N/A |
| Regulatory Approval SAR Head | N/A |
| Regulatory Approval SAR Body | N/A |
| Regulatory Approval SAR Measured in | N/A |
| Polyphonic Rings Voices | N/A |
| Notifications Polyphonic Rings Features | MP3 ringtones |
| Vibration Alert | Yes |
| Alarm | Yes |
| Calendar | Yes |
| Calculator | Yes |
| TO DO | Yes |
| Stopwatch | N/A |
| Flashlight | N/A |
| Organizer Other | Notes |
| Document Viewer Support | Yes |
| Document Viewer Supported formats | N/A |
| Book Features | Capacity depends on system memory |
| Book Capacity | N/A |
| Book Multiple Numbers Per Contact | Yes |
| Book Picture ID | Yes |
| Book Ring ID | Yes |
| Personalization Faceplates | N/A |
| Personalization Profiles | Yes |
| Games | Yes |
| JAVA Profile | N/A |
| JAVA Configuration | N/A |
| Wireless LAN Support | N/A |
| Messaging E mail More | Yes |
| Software JAVA Support | N/A |
| Connectivity Internet Browsing Support | N/A |
| Connectivity Bluetooth Support | N/A |
| Connectivity USB More | N/A |
| Battery Talk time 3G | N/A |
| Battery Stand by time 3G | N/A |
| Battery Video call time | N/A |
| Battery Music playback | N/A |
| Battery Video playback | N/A |
| Battery Gaming | N/A |
| Battery GPS usage | N/A |

