Description



The LG M4410 has a 1.3 mega pixel camera integrated in the front of the phone. LG have also included Bluetooth and USB connectivity options for connecting to a PC and using the phone as either a modem or synchronizing messages/contacts. The unit features a 176 x 220 pixel screen and also a 96 x 96 pixel OLED screen on the exterior of the handset. 176 x 220 is generally an adequate resolution for a phone this size, however owners changing from a 240 x 320 pixel screen will notice a sizeable reduction in quality.

In terms of outstanding features that’s about it. There isn’t anything new or remarkable about the M4410. The phone has all the standard inclusions one would expect from a handset in this day.

Features and Specifications

The first noticeable feature of the phone is the slick black exterior. The handset does have a nice solid weight to it when it is picked up but it will make those pants sang a bit. The LG M4410 weighs in at 107g and its dimensions are 94 ? 47.8 ? 25.5 millimeters. Tri-band GSM 900/1800/1900MHz network compatibility; Primary 262,000 color TFT LCD at 176 x 220 pixels; the internal display of the handset features a 176 x 220 pixel at 262k color screen. Secondary External 65,000 color TFT LCD at 96 x 96 pixels; The front chassis of the phone includes a relatively high resolution 65k color OLED display and displays all the handset’s vitals (time, battery etc.)..8MB internal memory and miniSD support; having 8MB of internal memory is adequate for contacts and text messages, however once media (photos/videos/music) is stored on the phone, this space quickly runs low. Luckily LG have thoughtfully shipped the phone with a 64MB miniSD card and incorporated a slot into the phone to expand its memory capacity.1.3mpx digital camera, integrated flash; The 1.3 mega pixel camera included with the M4410 is one of the strongest features of the phone.SMS/EMS, MMS, e-mail and instant messaging with T9; Keeping contacts with friends is made easy in the M4410 which includes all the standard messaging features including SMS/EMS and MMS with T9 support. It is also possible to attach photos taken with the camera to messages however LG does not allow the user to attach video to MMS messages. The large keypad also helps in making typing messages faster.WAP 2.0 browser over GPRS;The WAP 2.0 compliant browser and GPRS data modes are currently the standard these days so there is nothing outstanding in this department but the feature is there should you need to use it. The large high resolution screen does however make browsing more enjoyable.PIM applications; LG have included a comprehensive suite of all the required PIM applications including a calendar, alarm clock and other functions to make managing your lifestyle easy. The PC link software included is simple and can be used to synchronise contacts and schedules quickly and easily. Bluetooth, and USB data connectivity; Included out of the box is a USB data cable to connect the phone with a PC to use as either a modem for email and internet access, to synchronise contacts/organiser. Bluetooth is also included supporting the headset profile and file transfers. The LG M4410 includes a Li-ion 1000mAh capacity battery giving it a claimed talk time of 3 hours. The handset is able to remain on standby for 200 hours which is reasonable.

Conclusion

The handset does have its strong points and the most worthy of mentioning is the camera which is a joy to use. It is quick, responsive and takes reasonable photos even in dark areas. Also it is nice to see LG make an effort to try to differentiate itself from other phones by bringing out the handset in a glossy black chassis. In general, the LG M4410 will do all the standard functions well, despite being a lot weaker in other features compared to other handsets available on the market. In terms of using the phone for general use – such as making phone calls and messaging, the LG M4410 will do the job without a problem.