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Product Code: GD900 The LG GD900 Crystal was one of the most awaited phones of the year owing to its unique transparent design. The Crystal certainly looks great and is packed with features but certain design flaws, a bad camera and an inconsistent i...
The LG GD900 Crystal is a little too expensive to justify the bad camera and the lack of GPS. For a phone that is clearly targeted at users looking for an all-purpose premium product, LG should have ensured that the camera was better and the UI more r...
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digitalversus.com Updated:
2011-08-07 11:40:59
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The Crystal GD900 as a phone Although the Crystal puts a lot of emphasis on how it looks, that doesn't mean LG has forgotten to include any of the protocols needed to keep you in contact, with 3G, WiFi and Bluetooth all included.During a call, the sou...
Original design, Phone calls are clear, Interface easy to learn...
Could sometimes be faster, No GPS, no app store, no standard audio jack, Web browsing only as a last resort, High DAS index...
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LG has never been shy of making phones that are a bit, well, strange. After the LG Shine and its mirror, there was the LG Cookie and its ludicrous name. And now the LG Crystal GD900 has rocked up with a transparent keypad. It claims to be the first of...
Transparent touchpad, Wi–Fi, HSDPA...
Lack of GPS, not much storage...
Small and tidy, the LG Crystal's touchpad is cool, clever and doesn't feel gimmicky...
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itreviews.com Updated:
2011-08-07 11:41:00
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There is no denying that the gesture controls and transparent number pad are both novel and impressive. We aren't convinced they won't start to feel gimmicky after a short while, though. The absence of GPS and Wi-Fi both irritate, and there are better...
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Yes the bottom part (pull out) section is transparent and without the light around the touchpad you would probably be guessing where the numbers are so you can dial. However this phone from LG will no doubt be a hit with the stylish...
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A phone with a transparent keypad, surely not. But yes that’s the major selling point behind LGs latest creation, the LG GD900 Crystal. The question is though, is it any good or just a selling gimmick? The LG GD900 Crystal The ten second review:Device...
Overall the LG Crystal does what is says on the box. I strongly believe that that anyone buying this device will soon get bored of the clear keypad/touchpad as in my opinion it’s a bit of a novelty. If you are a fan of LG phones I would suggest purc...
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wired.co.uk Updated:
2011-08-07 11:41:02
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When the press release came through for "the world's first transparent phone" there was an audible sigh in the Wired offices. Yet another gimmick, I thought, that will just get in the way of functionality. I was wrong.The LG Crystal (GD900) gets its na...
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whatmobile.net Updated:
2011-08-07 11:41:03
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Everyone is looking for that new look to stand out from the crowd. We’ve had the brushed metal, the shiny chrome and every colour under the sun. What we haven’t had, at least since the 1980s, is a transparent phone. Back in the 1980s, it was fashionabl...
Worlds first transparent keypad sounds like a totally pointless gimmick and if thats all it was, wed be the first to agree. Besides having touch-sensitive buttons, the other feature of the Crystals numeric keypad is the ability to enter character...
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The LG GD900 Crystal wouldnt be the first mobile to sell itself on a gimmick. But in todays increasingly competitive market, a gimmick just isnt enough. The new Crystals schtick is that it has a see-through keypad – as in, transparent. LGs GD900 C...
So is the GD900 Crystal see-through keypad a gimmick? Well, yes and no. Its certainly designed to grab attention, but LG has also been clever enough to back it up with some genuinely useful functionality. It works perfectly well as a keypad but, if y...
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The Crystal GD900 is a slider whose numberpad's white markings glow against their tempered glass surrounds. After a moment, the glow subsides and you can see the numbers, but much more faintly. Touch the numberpad area and the white glow returns. The key...
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LG has pushed the design boat out again, this time bringing the worlds first transparent phone in the touchscreen GD900 Crystal.However, this model isnt beating Apple or Googles Android at its own game - this is about pushing the boundaries of what...
Cool trackpad, Improved texting accuracy, Great video recording, Well-built chassis...
Poor camera, Unpredictable touchscreen, No GPS, High price point, Touch sensitive buttons are too sensitive...
LG has pushed the design boat out again, this time bringing the worlds first transparent phone in the touchscreen GD900 Crystal.However, this model isnt beating Apple or Googles Android at its own game - this is about pushing the boundaries of what...
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igizmo.co.uk Updated:
2011-08-07 11:41:07
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Is the transparent Crystal a window to the future or a see-through gimmick? We find out Attention-grabbing design / Slick UI / Good range of input methods Overly smooth keypad / Proprietary connection Considering the rate new phones seem to be hitting...
Attentiongrabbing design, Slick UI, Good range of input methods...
Overly smooth keypad, Proprietary connection...
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3g.co.uk Updated:
2011-08-07 11:41:08
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usability of the phone. LG has also managed to cram in a host of features even if some of them, most notably the camera, aren’t the best we’ve seen on previous LG models. It’s handsets like the Crystal that keep the mobile industry from going stale. L...
Not only is the ‘see thru’ keypad a real novelty, it also works expertly in tandem with web browsing and adjusting the camera.
Despite its eightmegapixel status, the Crystal is not the best camera phone LG has produced.
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gadgetguy.com.au Updated:
2011-11-05 10:57:14
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LG has come out with some pretty feature-packed mobiles lately, but none have quite had the glitz and pizzazz of the GD900. Not only does it have a full touchscreen, but it also packs a completely transparent numeric keypad with luminescent numbers, a...
Eye-catching design; transparent keypad; 8 megapixel camera...
Awful software; Useless web browser; No 3.5 mm headphone jack...
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smarthouse.com.au Updated:
2011-11-05 10:57:15
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LG is making strides with their phone design. With each new model they make improvements to both functionality and aesthetics. The Crystal is primarily a design change over the Viewty and Renoir but essentially the functionality is the same. However...
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channelnews.com.au Updated:
2011-11-05 10:57:15
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LG is making strides with their phone design. With each new model they make improvements to both functionality and aesthetics. The Crystal is primarily a design change over the Viewty and Renoir but essentially the functionality is the same. However, t...
Attractive design, Fast interface, Multi-touch zoom, 8MP camera, WiFi, GoogleMaps and YouTube, Improved functionality and interface...
No standard headphone jack...
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As its name suggests, LG's Crystal (GD900) is a fashion-oriented mobile phone. Featuring a unique, transparent "crystal" keypad, the LG Crystal tries hard to break from the stigma commonly associated with fashion phones — that they ultimately lack basic features. The LG Crystal's 8-megapixel camera, Wi-Fi capacitive touch screen and S-Class 3D user interface drive it in the right direction, but it ultimately suffers as yet another "dumb phone" label.It's safe to say we've never seen anything...
Transparent keypad that doubles as a gesture touchpad, Wi-Fi, responsive touch screen...
No GPS, no 3.5mm headphone jack, all plastic build, poor camera performance, sluggish user interface...
LG’s Crystal (GD900) impresses largely thanks to its unique, transparent keypad that doubles as a touch pad. Ultimately though, it suffers from the lack of features often associated with stylish fashion phones. As a basic "dumb phone" you’ll be impres...
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Zdnet.com.au Updated:
2011-11-05 10:57:16
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Black, rectangular box with a screen and twelve buttons: we try to add a bit of pizzazz to the way we describe mobile phones, but this sums it up for so many phones. Not the LG Crystal. LG on ice While its form factor is familiar, wed wager youve nev...
Funky clear touchpad, Intuitive gesture control, Superb display, Decent battery life...
8MP camera takes terrible photos, Web browser and media player could use refinement, No 3.5mm headphone socket on the phone...
We love the clear touchpad, both for its good looks and intuitive gestures, and we think the Crystal makes a good mobile phone. Shame its camera is a stinker. Editors’ rating: 7.1/10...
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stuff.tv Updated:
2014-03-22 01:51:07
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LG has fashioned some striking phones over the years. Handsets like the Chocolate, Prada, Shine and the Secret all dined out on their unique looks and the manufacturer’s latest touch slider, the Crystal, sports another eye-catching design flourish – a...
High-speed connectivity options. Trackpad works well when web browsing. User-friendly touch interface. Impressive video recording performance...
Top heavy when texting one handed. Overly plastic transparent keypad. Disjointed input methods. No built-in GPS. Lack of 3.5mm headphone jack...
A whimsical design and over-elaborate touch interface overshadow an otherwise solid camphone...
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recombu.com Updated:
2014-04-02 01:54:38
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LG’s Crystal is a glam handset with show-off features to impress friends. It has two touch-sensitive interfaces: a touchscreen and then an innovative version of a keypad. Instead of buttons, the slide-out number pad is pancake-flat and is touch-sensiti...
The GD900 Crystal has head-turning looks and that great transparent keypad. Not to mention good features like an 8-megapixel camera. But it is fiddly to use at times and the absence of GPS is a shame, especially since navigating using the touchpad woul...
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To go along with its see-through appearance, the LG GD900 also sports a razor -thin frame: The phone is just a mere 13.4 mm thick, and with a high-gloss surface it could be a slippery device for pockets to contain. The construction on the LG GD900 was don...
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LG made the Crystal GD900 a bit intriguing by including a transparent touchscreen keypad in this handset — something that we rarely see these days with mobile phones but an interesting approach, nonetheless.The LG Crystal (GD900) is, in most respects, you...
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The LG GD900 Crystal in this review is a curious phone as it comprises two touchscreens in one: the standard touchscreen you’d expect to find; and another one on the keypad. But then the keypad is also curious: it’s completely clear. Crystal clear, i...
The LG GD900 is one of those rare phones that manages to combine genuine ease of use, practicality, a huge set of features, novelty, and above all, fun, all in one smart looking package. It is, above all, unique – no other phone offers twin touchscr...
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The LG GD900 Crystal was one of the most awaited phones of the year owing to its unique transparent design. The Crystal certainly looks great and is packed with features but certain design flaws, a bad camera and an inconsistent interface keep it from...
Beautiful Design, Good Looking Screen, Very Good Music Playback...
Expensive, Poor Camera, No GPS...
The LG GD900 Crystal is priced at Rs. 25,200 and honestly that price-tag does not justify the bad camera and the lack of GPS. For a phone that is clearly targeted at users looking for an all-purpose premium product, LG should have ensured that the cam...
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There are quite a few fashion centric handsets out there that employ some really trendy as well as technologically advanced motifs to boost sales. These handsets also cater to a certain elitist group of consumers who don’t often care about features as...
Good audio, Easily reads DivX and XviD videos, Good battery life (without camera use), Brilliant design concept, Well priced, Good camera...
FM reception was bad, Battery drains quickly when camera is activated, No GPS, Very quirky and slow UI...
ConnectivityThe handset is well covered for connectivity. It’s 3G ready and can support HSDPA speeds up to 7.2Mbps. Regular users will have to suffice with EDGE and GPRS or even Wi-Fi for internet connectivity or for downloading emails (POP or IMAP)...
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PLAIN and simple, the LG GD900 aka Crystal is a dazzle to behold.A slider with a see-through keypad, the main appeal is the aesthetics - a transparent base with an almost glass-like cover over the screen.When lit, the keypad emits a blueish, almost eth...
Hopefully, LG can solve the program glitches within an update or two. Otherwise, it would be a pity if the grand design is let down by buggy software applications...
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LG has always already come up with LG ARENA KM900 and the Viewty Smart CG900, which include the S-CLASS 3D interface. The Crystal is the third one in the list. What we gotta see is ,whether this one is better than the other two like its true in most of...
Insane transparent touchpad, good voice clarity, luxurious and dainty appearance, high sound quality, SCLASS 3D interface.
Bad camera quality,Limited DivX/Xvid playback features,The SCLASS 3D interface is sluggish when opening certain menus.
I got the answer to the question I framed in the introduction. This one definitely stands out of the three and is the best amongst them. The fantabulous design adds a lot to its weight. The pretty face has a lot of brilliant features behind it. LG ha...
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mobileburn.com Updated:
2011-08-07 11:41:06
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Back at Mobile World Congress at the beginning of 2009 we saw the LG GD900 Crystal flaunting its unusual transparent keypad from the safety of a glass box. Finally, weve got our hands on this intriguing handset and have put it through its paces to se...
Great keypad design, multitouch, WiFi...
Awful messaging experience, disappointing camera, slow 3G data...
Overall, the LG GD900 Crystal is a very intriguing handset, with a great touch sensitive keypad. It also has a pretty decent web browser, and with Dolby Mobile and DivX support the music and video players are pretty decent as well. However, the messag...
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LG’s Crystal is a glam handset with show-off features to impress friends. It has two touch-sensitive interfaces: a touchscreen and then an innovative version of a keypad. Instead of buttons, the slide-out number pad is pancake-flat and is touch-sensiti...
The GD900 Crystal has head-turning looks and that great transparent keypad. Not to mention good features like an 8-megapixel camera. But it is fiddly to use at times and the absence of GPS is a shame, especially since navigating using the touchpad woul...
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mobileblah.com Updated:
2011-08-07 11:41:06
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The LG Crystal GD900 is a slider, equipped with transparent, touch sensitive keypad. It allows not only entering numbers and typing messages, but performing different actions through gestures as well. The device sports a 3-inch display that is also tou...
We mentioned the power of the digit 3 and it turns out the third S-CLASS 3D interface handset has been bestowed part of this power. We like the LG Crystal GD900 better than the ARENA or Viewty Smart. It doesn’t offer anything different in terms of f...
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The LG Crystal is the first device that feels like its from the future. At heart it is the same as the LG Arena and Viewty Smart, but sliding it up reveals something far more impressive. The transparent glass sensor keyboard is something genuinely ne...
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We have recently heard that worldwide. The all-out effort also includes rolling out a new handset of the Black Label lineup, releasing the next installment of the PRADA series and creating a new, super-luxurious brand similar to Nokia’s Vertu. If this...
Unique, luxurious and dainty appearance, Beautiful and functional Crystal Touchpad, High sound quality during talks and listening to music, The virtual cursor improvers the phone browser, SCLASS 3D interface...
Bad camera quality, Limited DivX/Xvid playback features, The SCLASS 3D interface is sluggish when opening certain menus...
In the introductory section of the review we mentioned the power of the digit 3 and it turns out the third S-CLASS 3D interface handset has been bestowed part of this power. We like the LG Crystal GD900 better than the ARENA or Viewty Smart. It doesn’t...
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LG has fashioned some striking phones over the years. Handsets like the Chocolate, Prada, Shine and the Secret all dined out on their unique looks and the manufacturer’s latest touch slider, the Crystal, sports another eye-catching design flourish – a...
High-speed connectivity options. Trackpad works well when web browsing. User-friendly touch interface. Impressive video recording performance...
Top heavy when texting one handed. Overly plastic transparent keypad. Disjointed input methods. No built-in GPS. Lack of 3.5mm headphone jack...
A whimsical design and over-elaborate touch interface overshadow an otherwise solid camphone...
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mobilechoiceuk.com Updated:
2011-08-07 11:41:08
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An innovative handset that packs as many high-end features as it does good looks Others to consider Samsung Tocco Ultra Edition User opinions(0) Add opinion Read all opinions...
Not only is the ‘see thru’ keypad a real novelty, it also works expertly in tandem with web browsing and adjusting the camera...
Despite its eight-megapixel status, the Crystal is not the best camera phone LG has produced. Look and Feel...
An innovative handset that packs as many high-end features as it does good looks...
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Billed as having the world's first transparent touchpad on their handset, LG seems to have hit the right note with the new GD900 Crystal slider handset that will be launched at this year's CommunicAsia.The Crystal first made its debut during the Mobile...
LG seems to be placing beauty on the forefront with the LG GD900 Crystal and we can imagine droves of people coming into stores just to feast their eyes on the never-seen-before transparent keypad. Though it is a stunner, we are cautious about its user...
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In a marketplace overcrowded with cell phone companies constantly duking it out for consumers’ attention, LG has come up with an extremely unique device that not only stands out, but also could inadvertently start a mob of followers. The LG GD900 is tr...
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The LG GD900 Crystal is a stylish slide-out phone with innumerable easy-to-access functions and applications. The most striking thing about this phone is the crystal-clear numeric pad, which allows for smooth navigation without having to touch the scr...
To sum up, the LG Crystal typically prioritizes features and design over functionality. With loads of features, a superior and rare stylish look, the phone is ideal for those who want to make a style statement with their gadgets. But thinking be...
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 120 g Silver Feature phone (GD900)")
