Features
While the LG KF510 looks great on the outside, the features didn't dazzle us as much. There's a 3-megapixel camera with autofocus, which performed well in daylight but seemed to struggle in very low light conditions, despite the inclusion of the oft-missed LED photo light.
We blame the touch-sensitive keys for our displeasure using the MP3 player. Although it's functional and offers the option to create playlists and shuffle music, we just didn't like controlling it with touch. Plus, there's no built-in 3.5mm headphone jack, which is something we'd like to see in future models.
While it's not aimed to be a smart phone, the lack of 3G might annoy some users. Happily, you can install Java apps, such as Opera Mini, which do add extra functionality should you want it. Overall, though, the KF510 feature offerings are lacklustre.
Performance
Battery life is quoted at 400 hours standby and 4 hours talk time. We found it lasted for over two days before needing to be recharged. The lack of 3G or Wi-Fi meant that we didn't use it to browse the Web that much, therefore conserving power.
Conclusion
The LG KF510 is an attractive phone. Initially, we were swayed by its charms and we didn't know how to feel. Having now spent a lot of time with it, we find the touch-sensitive pad too frustrating to give the KF510 a higher mark.
We didn't have stars in our eyes either as the lack of any dazzling features disappointed us. We really wanted to like this phone more, but it ended up feeling like an upgrade of the Chocolate phone but without any major improvement to the endlessly frustrating touchpad issues.
Edited by Jason Jenkins
Additional editing by Shannon Doubleday
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KF510 15 January 2009
Good: The design and cool look, ease of use
Bad: Technical flaws
Comment: So I bought this phone when I moved to Europe based entirely on it's looks and features. I do like the phone, it looks great, it's fun and it's relatively easy to use. It connects to the Bluetooth in my car well and for the most part the touch screen has been easy to adapt to (despire cnet's reviews, I like the cool arrows the LED pad flashes). I've only had the phone 5 months however, and have had it repaired twice (the first time the screen died and the second time it wouldn't slide closed anymore-- both covered under warrenty). It also doesn't do things like save outgoing text messages, which is a small detail but I find it slightly annoying. I like the phone... but the next time I'll do more research before just buying anything.
claire halbert 5 August 2008
Good: The girlyness, it's pink
Bad: Can't use WAP the phone turns itself off, touch keys too sensative
Comment: Very pretty phone but not very practical for some one who likes to text and browse, over sensative touch keys and constantly turns itself off when i try to log on, camara is fussy and fidly to use and often freezes and doesn't save my pics. Not as good as i was led to believe.
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