The LG GT350 Etna is a touch entry with a sliding keyboard and for fans of social networking tools. Enough to seduce its target youth? Response in this test of the LG GT350 Etna. We are able to put at the level of our children and mastering Twitter and happy slapping. We are thus able to test the LG GT350 (known under the name of Etna), a touch dedicated to social networks to always stay in touch with his “friends” and “contacts”? It will cost 139 euros with a pre-paid subscription.
Design
Etna is available in a range of colors such as blue, purple, silver and black trend. For our test, we had the blue model, the brilliant hull, beneath which is a QWERTY keyboard. The rest of the device is white as snow.
Its edges are also rounded, giving the impression of a pleasant little Pebble. It is small and some large (5.2 x 10.7 x 1.6 cm), and is therefore easily slide into your pocket or purse.
The keyboard has really impressed us. It has four rows of keys, and they are prepared intelligently with enough gap between them to avoid the bad strikes. Our only complaint (minimal): the keys are somewhat rigid.
We are able to put at the level of our children and mastering Twitter and happy slapping. We are thus able to test the LG GT350 (known under the name of Etna), a touch dedicated to social networks to always stay in touch with his “friends” and “contacts”? It will cost 139 euros with a pre-paid subscription.
At the rear of the aircraft, a 2 megapixel camera, without flash, with photos AFN remain very modest. Occasionally, he will be the case. For video, in contrast, with a resolution of 320 x 240 pixel (at the time of the HD mobile) and 12 frames per second, the result is aliased and jerky.
On the edges of this handset, you will find the volume keys, a location for a microSD, a micro USB port and a Socket 3.5 mm plug your headphones.
Interface
The menu system is well thought out, and not too complicated. It is very similar to that of the LG Cookie Fresh. You have three customizable home screens. There is one on which you can drag and drop different widgets; another with the avatars of your contacts, helpful and quick to send them a message or an email; a final with the keyboard to call quickly.
The submenu system is slightly more complex. Designed with an attractive design, the menu options are classified into four categories: communication, entertainment, services and settings. There are two screens of options for each.
Navigation in the menus is relatively easy insofar as the software is intuitive. However, we have found the process of moving from the sometimes slow menus. Sometimes need to validate a command several times and it’s spoiling the overall impression.
Social networks
Specialist in social networks, l ‘ Etna GT350 fills rather well its task. But there are some painful deficiencies. Side positive, it appreciated shortcuts to quickly enter in contact with his friends. Enter messages is easy and pleasant with the keyboard and screen.
Negative, it regrets the lack of a Twitter application whereas Facebook is present. Only solution to the regulars of Twitter, go through the version optimized for the web using Opera Mini. But really, the absence of a widget is regrettable for a smartphone that says dedicated to social networks.
Another major flaw: the absences of connections 3 G and Wi – Fi, essential when one is often on social networks. It will take just the dilapidated and very slow GPRS and Edge. Clearly, the use of Facebook will be more than slower.
Conclusion
We are not convinced that the LG GT350 Etna is the ideal phone for social networks, especially because of absences of W – Fi, 3 G and some widgets. For the price, it is a phone just correct. The sliding keyboard and menus can make an interesting choice.
More : price, sliding keyboard, simple interface
Less : No 3 G, Wi – Fi, resistive screen, lack sometimes reactivity
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