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Panasonic GD87 mobile phone review
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 Panasonic GD87 is announced in 2002
Design
Panasonic's GD87 is a typical clamshell design. Measures 97 x 49 x 23 mm in size and weighing 103 grams, it is not light but feels very slender despite its size.A secound 64 x 32 pixel, 2 Mono display dominates the front cover, and although not the clearest external display we've seen it is still quite functional.The 16 bit - color display which is a little milky, dim and uneven, as well as having lower resolution than usual.The display resolution 132 x 176 pixel ideal for small and smart phone.
The left side of the unit holds a spacious volume rocker, while on the other side we find a dedicated camera button.
Lacking LEDs of any kind, however, the display - combined with vibration and audible alerts - is the GD87's only way of notifying users of new messages and missed calls. This is common for all Panasonic handsets, requiring users to inconveniently have to pick up and activate the device to see whether any alerts are waiting rather than just glance at it.
Ergonomics
The GD87 is comfortable to hold and lies well in ones hand.Sporting a simple and user friendly menu in style with other recent Panasonic handsets.The plastic keypad has very limited key travel and jiggles independently of the phone, with the comfortable center keys, make the phone easer to dial.And last,but not least, a five-way navigation buttons centered below the display.
Features
In the WAN department, the GD87 boasts healthy support for Quad-band 850/900/1800/1900 MHz, as well as GPRS, SMS, and a range of applications such as WAP , Email client, 16-channels polyphony, FAX/Modem, Loud Speaker, all of which laptop and handheld users will be pleased to learn is a breeze to utilize either by means of infrared old wireless device,GPRS support is the fastest way to download files with your mobile, and spacious phone book.
As previously mentioned, the GD87 is also equipped with a 0.1 megapixel camera support for picture-taking .
Performance
Audio quality on the GD87 was crystal clear, and signal quality was good. The removable 720 mAh Li-ion battery is rated for 7 hours talk time or 220 hours standby, which is quite low given the battery's theoretical capacity. Charge time is about 108 minutes.
Availability
The Panasonic GD87 is now available throughout Europe in some language version.
Conclusion
Panasonic GD87 is a beautiful phone to hold and use, and it's quickly won our hearts. The typical Panasonic design flair is present in abundance, with all the requisite consumer features to back it up.But love doesn't notice such little flaws. |
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