LG 04 May 2009 08:17 am
LG Cookie KP500 review
So LG has renamed its KP500 Cookie ! Funny name, you’d say but is it a serious challenger ?
Aimed at giving the masses an affordable touchscreen phone, the KP500 is nevertheless an attractive handset that doesn’t feel at all cheap. The first thing that strikes you about the Cookie (after you’ve stopped laughing at the name) is how similar it looks to the LG renoir- but its features are a different story.
On the back of the KP500 there’s a 3-megapixel camera, but that’s about it when it comes to features — there’s no 3G or Wi-Fi, for example, but what you do get is a cute touchscreen interface that’s similar to and, in some respects, even better than the Renoir’s.
A series of widgets are on offer, such as an on-screen clock or memo pad, which you can drag on to the KP500’s homepage. Brush the screen to the side and you can access shortcuts to contacts and other apps, similar to HTC’s TouchFLo interface on the Touch, and something the Renoir doesn’t have.
We were told that the KP500 is due to launch in Europe and the UK at the end of this month and that it should cost around 200$ — a very competitive price when you consider how prohibitively expensive most touchscreen phones are.
The bottom line is that the KP500 is certainly no iPhone, but if a touchscreen is top of your feature list, it offers a relatively competent experience. There’s an on-screen Qwerty keypad, handwriting recognition and an automatically rotating screen — nothing revolutionary, but more than you get on most pay as you go phones.
on 21 Jun 2009 at 8:03 pm 1.Gale Mayer said …
Not a 3G phone, Cookie packs all you expect from a basic touch screen phone! P.S, with very reasonable price!
on 22 Jul 2010 at 2:09 pm 2.LGdare forum said …
i imagine it was a bit rushed, and not noted some options that not many people talk about. Everyone is aware of that almost all new smartphones have internet, so why show that primary perform at its bear minimum. Scroll up scroll down zoom in zoom out. Really? which new telephone doesnt try this? How bout talk about how the text rearranges itsself. Additionally the texting, very poor review. Why didnt you point out you should use the mic and textual content along with your voice? Overlooked ALOT of other extra important options
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