LG A290 Black
Detailed Review
Display
You get a 262 K colour display with this phone. You may find it a tad strenous to use the phone with its display size falling below 2.5 inches. This LG A290 offers sharp picture quality with its LCD display for an amazing viewing feast your eyes on. This device comes with a TFT LCD display. An approximate 2.2 inches of diagonal display is sported by LG A290. If you prefer both longer battery life and higher resolution , then LG A290 is a satisfactory buy. This smartphone has a resolution of 176x220 pixels to offer.Battery
The battery offers 882 hrs of standby time on 2G network. With this phone, you get nearly 15 hours of talk time, as long as you stick with the 2G network. This device is credited with the popular Li-Ion battery.Camera
The kind of pictures and videos your camera produces does not depend only on megapixels. Based on the sensor quality and the smartphone's other applications; you can get surprisingly good photography results even with a Yes, 1.3 megapixels camera. As much fun it might be to click pictures, video recording is equally particularly pleasing.General Features
The LG A290 weighing a meagre 93 g, is crafted for extended usage without causing any inconvenience. The handset colour featured here is Black. Pre-loaded with a number of boasts of, this smartphone possesses dimensions of 51x113.5x13.Connectivity
The size of the sim in this phone belongs to the Mini SIM category. The sim type contained in this phone is the Triple Sim, GSM, GSM, GSM, (Triple Standby). Whether it is about at par features or advanced features like Loudspeaker, this LG A290 smartphone is created with all such features in it. The wireless connectivity of the built-in Bluetooth of this phone is is one that you'll be grateful for in a hectic lifestyle, as it lets for instant syncing with compatible devices for file sharing and hands-free communication. The headphone jack of 3.5 mm makes sure that the audio needs are accommodated by this smartphone.Memory
Only basic utilities can be satisfied with such a low internal memory. Extendable memory, even as limited as 2 GB really helps with the storage; especially for average users. Many users find multimedia FM a refreshing change from their regular playlists. The LG A290 is absolutely compatible with the microSD, which have the flexibility to help you boost the internal storage of the device.Performance
This LG A290 is credited with a platform that performs at a frequency of GSM - 850, 900, 1800, 1900 GHz.Mr. Ajmera's Review (A business user)
Although the LG A290 might be extremely portable with its small exterior but I don't think it's worth against the cramped keypad it offers and even the functionality isn't worth the struggle. With all the advanced call management features present in the LG A290, it is good choice for business users like me. Bluetooth for file sharing is really not of much use to me, but this feature is really handy when it comes to hands-free calling.Mrs. Iyer's Review (A homemaker)
It looks really small and comfortable for carrying, but I can't type without misspelling the words at least 3-4 times, that's how uncomfortable using this LG A290 is. Video recording is a must on my phone, I just love recording and capturing the innocence of cake cutting or the craziness of a dinner party. I won't worry about the other features in the LG A290 as the camera is so average and a strong deterrent for me. The tiny memory of this LG A290 will not even last me a week. The expandable memory of the LG A290 is a good option for me as against the high priced smartphones which come with high internal memory.Ishan's Review (A geek)
As a smartphone, the screen size of the LG A290 is quite decent; but too tiny when it comes to gaming or reading. I dunno what good is storage which is insufficient even for regular apps and programs. Extendable memory is always a great storage backup if you have a growing collection of ebooks, games and apps.Technical Specification
General Features | |
| Brand: | LG |
| Handset Color: | Black |
| Form: | Bar |
| Keypad: | Yes , Alphanumeric |
| SIM Size: | Mini SIM |
| Call Features: | Loudspeaker |
| Model Name: | A290 |
| SIM Type: | Triple Sim , GSM , GSM , GSM , (Triple Standby) |
Camera | |
| Video Recording: | Yes |
| Video Recording: | 176 x 144 |
| Video Recording Frames: | 15 fps |
| Other Camera Features: | Multi-shot Mode , White Balance , Colour Effects , Fixed Focus , Auto Exposure |
| Zoom: | Digital Zoom - 4x |
| Rear Camera: | 1.3 MP |
Multimedia | |
| Video Player: | Yes |
| Video Player: | Supports MP4 , H.263 |
| Ringtone: | MP3 |
| Music Player: | Yes , Supports MP3 |
| FM: | Yes , with Recording |
Internet & Connectivity | |
| WAP: | Yes |
| WAP: | v2 |
| Audio Jack: | 3.5 mm |
| Preinstalled Browser: | Opera Mini 4 , WAP 2.0 |
| Bluetooth: | Yes , Yes , Yes |
| Internet Features: | |
| GPRS: | Yes , Class 12 |
| USB Connectivity: | Yes |
Other Features | |
| Phone Book Memory: | 1000 |
| Call Memory: | Yes |
| SMS Memory: | 600 |
| Important Apps: | Nimbuzz , Ibibo , NewsHunt , NDTV Active |
| Additional Features: | Torch , Regional Language Support , Alarm , World Clock , Stopwatch , Calculator , Calendar , Unit and Currency Converter , Mobile Tracker , Schedule Power On / Off , Secret Box , Call Black List , Fake Call , Games , Call Conversation Recording , Flight Mode |
Display | |
| Display Resolution: | 176x220 Pixels |
| Display Type: | TFT LCD |
| Display Size: | 2.2 inches |
| Display Color: | 262 K |
Dimensions | |
| Weight: | 93 g |
| Size: | 51x113.5x13 mm |
Warranty | |
| Warranty Summary: | 1 year manufacturer warranty for Phone and 6 months warranty for in the box accessories |
Battery | |
| Talk Time (2G): | 15 hrs |
| Standby Time (2G): | 882 hrs |
| Battery Type: | Li-Ion |
| Capacity: | 1500 mAh |
Memory And Storage | |
| Expandable Memory Card Type: | microSD GB |
| Expandable Memory Capacity: | 2 GB |
| Internal: | 0.0189 GB |
Platform | |
| Operating Freq: | GSM - 850 |
| Operating Freq: | 900 , 1800 , 1900 |
| Java: | Yes |
Prachi's Review (A social butterfly)
The first thing I noticed in the LG A290 was its 2.2 inches display. The screen size of the LG A290 is too cramped and so I can't text that easily on this screen size. The Yes, 1.3 MP camera resolution is not that cool. You can easily opt for any other smartphone with a better camera, it might even be cheaper. I don't think this smartphone can click awesome pictures, which by the way is my favourite hobby. The USB connector lets me charge my phone even with my laptop and transfer files. The small 0.0189 GB internal storage of the LG A290 feels quite miserly. I don't understand the use of this storage if it can't contain all my media files.