Display:240 x 400 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~155 ppi density)
Camera:5 MP, AF
Battery:
Released:Released 2009, July
The Impressive GT500 Puccini by LG: A Feature Phone Worth Remembering
The GT500 Puccini, released in July 2009 by LG, is a device that definitely left a lasting impression. This feature phone, although now discontinued, was ahead of its time with its sleek design and impressive features.
The Basics
Weighing only 98 grams, with a thickness of 12mm, this phone was compact and lightweight, making it easy to carry around. It had a microSDHC slot for expandable storage, so you could store all your important files and media without worrying about running out of space.
Network and Operating System
The GT500 Puccini operated on a GSM/HSPA network and had a Mini-SIM slot. Its operating system was a feature phone, which meant it had limited capabilities compared to smartphones. However, it still offered a variety of useful features.
Display and Camera
This phone had a 3-inch TFT display with 256K colors, offering decent resolution and color accuracy. Its main camera was 5 MP with autofocus and LED flash, allowing for clear and sharp photos even in low light situations. It also had a front-facing camera for video calls, which was not very common during that time.
Additional Features
The GT500 Puccini had a loudspeaker for hands-free communication, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity for internet and file transfer, and GPS for navigation. It also had a built-in accelerometer, making it one of the first feature phones to offer this feature. With WAP 2.0/xHTML and HTML support, users could browse the internet on this device.
Other notable features include:
MP3/MP4 player for entertainment
Organizer with document viewer for productivity
Games and Java support for entertainment purposes
Predictive text input for easy messaging
Battery Life and Pricing
The GT500 Puccini had a removable Li-Ion battery, which offered up to 310 hours of standby time and up to 3.5 hours of talk time. This was quite impressive for a feature phone during that time.
The price for this device was around 90 EUR, which was considered affordable for a phone with such advanced features.
Final Thoughts
The GT500 Puccini by LG was a remarkable feature phone that offered a variety of features and capabilities, ahead of its time. It may no longer be available, but it will always be remembered as a stylish and feature-packed device by LG.
