The LG GS500 Cookie Plus Is A Great All-Rounder

A new addition to the popular LG Cookie range has just been released, the LG GS500 Cookie Plus. This up to date handset bring modern technology to the constantly evolving range of handsets. Key features of the Cookie Plus include touch screen technology, internet access and social networking applications.

The LG Cookie Plus is equipped with a digital camera boasting 3.15 megapixels (2048x1536 pixel resolution), offering a means to take quality still images. As an alternative method of capture, this camera also features the ability to shoot video. This is in QVGA quality at a rate of 12 fps.

Customisation of the handset is made possible thanks to the ability to assign MP3 music files as ringtones, as well as the inclusion of a composer which allows users to create custom ringtones from scratch. As expected from any new handset, these features work in conjunction with vibration on order to alert users to incoming voice calls and text messages. A speakerphone system and a 3.5mm audio jack provide users with options for speaking hands free.

The handset is relatively compact, measuring 107x52.5x11.5mm and weighs 92.5 grams. It's light weight and slim line profile make it a pleasure to hold and use on the move. The handset is available in a range of colours including black, white, silver, purple, pink, red and brown, so a colour to suit most tastes is sure to be available.

The 3 inch TFT resistive touch screen can display up to 256,000 colours with in pixels set at 240x400, meaning the on screen display is bright, vibrant and clear. The screen makes use of an inbuilt accelerometer sensor, which senses when the phone has been tilted and rotates the image on screen accordingly allowing it to be viewed in both portrait and landscape forms.

Connection to cellular networks and the internet is carried out via a variety of means. First of all, class 12 versions of both GPRS and EDGE provide the initial means of connecting to cellular networks. In areas covered by 3G, HSDPA is available at speeds of up to 3.6 Mbps depending on the strength of the signal. Bluetooth and USB offer additional methods of connecting the handset to other devices, both wirelessly and directly.

The LG Cookie Plus features an internal phonebook with can store up to 1000 entries, which is sure to be sufficient enough to cater for the needs of most users. This also includes the popular Photocall feature. Internal storage is 30 MB, however further storage can be made available by utilising the micro SD slot and installing a memory card of up to 8GB.

When looking at the list of additional features and applications, it is clear to see the target market of this phone. As well as a versatile media player, the Cookie Plus also offers a range of pre-installed and downloadable games, as well as a stereo FM radio player.

Given it's range of entertainment features and variety of available colour variants, the LG GS500 Cookie Plus looks sure to be a big hit for the manufacturer.

If you like the LG Cookie Plus check out the LG KP500 Cookie