LG's first phone for T-Mobile USA. This GSM phone sports a large touch display, fast HSPA 7.2 3G data, and a 3-megapixel camera. Other features include stereo Bluetooth and a memory card slot.
The LG Sentio GS505 T Mobile Phone measures 4.2 by 2.1 by 0.5 inches and weighs just 3.3 ounces. It looks sleek, kind of like a shrunken-down smartphone. It's made of a soft touch rubber with a plastic screen and buttons. The 3-inch touch screen is of the cheap, resistive variety. It was pretty dim in testing, and washed out completely in direct sunlight. Three round buttons below the screen control most functions and register a satisfying click when pressed. Typing on the on-screen QWERTY keyboard was OK in landscape mode. It wasn't the best I've tried and it felt a little cramped, but I reduced the frequency of mistakes with some practice. The screen lock was a pain and got in the way too often. It even obstructed basic tasks like aborting a call, or when trying to ignore a missed call alert.
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Screen
The Sentio has a 3-inch display measuring 240 by 400 pixels. For me, this is too small and too few pixels. It leaves little room on the screen for icons, applications, and text. I won't say that things feel squished, but it is definitely tight. The resolution is such that text, icons and graphics all have rough edges and sometimes appear "out of focus" or soft. It also isn't very bright. It is readable indoors, but outside it is almost impossible to see. You have to seek out shade or a shadow to see anything on the display outside. That gets old quick. The Sentio's display works, but doesn't impress.
Sound
Phone calls through the Sentio were muddy at best. There was lots of static, hiss, and the sound occasionally dropped out completely for a second or two. Voices in the earpiece sounded muffled and digitized. Those with whom I spoke reported similar issues on their end. This means the Sentio is not a great voice device. The good news is that the volume of the earpiece, ringers, and speakerphone is bombastically loud. You can make the Sentio loud enough to tick off someone like Eddie Van Halen.
Battery
The Sentio's battery fared pretty well. In my tests, I was easily able to eke two days out of it, with plenty of calls and messaging. Turning on the Bluetooth will steal about half a day, however, as will extended use of the music player. Used sparingly, you could conceivably get through an entire weekend without a charge, but that might be pushing it. It's best to plan on charging every other night.
The LG Sentio GS505 T Mobile Phone measures 4.2 by 2.1 by 0.5 inches and weighs just 3.3 ounces. It looks sleek, kind of like a shrunken-down smartphone. It's made of a soft touch rubber with a plastic screen and buttons. The 3-inch touch screen is of the cheap, resistive variety. It was pretty dim in testing, and washed out completely in direct sunlight. Three round buttons below the screen control most functions and register a satisfying click when pressed. Typing on the on-screen QWERTY keyboard was OK in landscape mode. It wasn't the best I've tried and it felt a little cramped, but I reduced the frequency of mistakes with some practice. The screen lock was a pain and got in the way too often. It even obstructed basic tasks like aborting a call, or when trying to ignore a missed call alert.
The Soft Silicone Skin Case (Black) is the ideal ways to keep your beloved LG GS505 (Sentio) safe and looking good. Designed to be form-fitting, durable and functional, It bring bold looks and sassy personality to the already amazing GS505 (Sentio). Product Detail: Variety of colors to choose from - mix and match the colors The cover is perfect for those who are seeking a soft protective case but want to maximize their phone appearance The case keeps your wireless device in like-new condition and preserves its looks and features.
Screen
The Sentio has a 3-inch display measuring 240 by 400 pixels. For me, this is too small and too few pixels. It leaves little room on the screen for icons, applications, and text. I won't say that things feel squished, but it is definitely tight. The resolution is such that text, icons and graphics all have rough edges and sometimes appear "out of focus" or soft. It also isn't very bright. It is readable indoors, but outside it is almost impossible to see. You have to seek out shade or a shadow to see anything on the display outside. That gets old quick. The Sentio's display works, but doesn't impress.
Sound
Phone calls through the Sentio were muddy at best. There was lots of static, hiss, and the sound occasionally dropped out completely for a second or two. Voices in the earpiece sounded muffled and digitized. Those with whom I spoke reported similar issues on their end. This means the Sentio is not a great voice device. The good news is that the volume of the earpiece, ringers, and speakerphone is bombastically loud. You can make the Sentio loud enough to tick off someone like Eddie Van Halen.
Battery
The Sentio's battery fared pretty well. In my tests, I was easily able to eke two days out of it, with plenty of calls and messaging. Turning on the Bluetooth will steal about half a day, however, as will extended use of the music player. Used sparingly, you could conceivably get through an entire weekend without a charge, but that might be pushing it. It's best to plan on charging every other night.
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