The LG GW620 InTouch Max is an advanced mobile phone that utilises some of the latest technology available including the android operating system, which within this particular handset is the cupcake version. The unit is surprisingly compact at only 109mm x 54mm wide in addition to being a slim line unit at 15 mm thick.

The new Vodafone 845 entertains the latest Android 2.1 edition operating system and comes in a very stylish casing both in a silver and a black finish whilst the new T-Mobile Pulse Mini also features the 2.1 OS and comes in on Pay As You Go at under £110.00.

The LG GW620 InTouch Max provides a wide range of connectivity options including internet access which is provided by the HSDPA and Wi Fi connections which provide the ability to access the web at speeds of up to 7.2 Mbps. The units connectivity options also include GPRS and EDGE connections in addition to both microUSB and blue tooth. Satellite navigation is provided by the GPS function which includes A-GPS support and offers effective means of navigation.

The handsets display screen is an impressive 3.0 inch TFT touch screen that offers imagery with an excellent depth of colour by virtue of the screens 256,000 colour display options that operate within a pixel screen that is 320 x 480 pixels in size. In addition a useful accelerometer sensor is provided as well as the obvious benefits of a full QWERTY keyboard. The keyboard, which is located behind the display screen, simply slides out to offer effective landscape mode data entry.

The handset offers a variety of entertainment options which include an FM stereo radio as well as an MP4/MP3 media player, whilst also incorporating several games, including motion-based games as well as the ability to download additional games if desired. The handset incorporates an integrated 5.0 megapixel camera that includes auto focus, face detection in addition to the virtues of an image stabiliser and a built in LED flash. The unit also provides geo-tagging as standard. The unit also provides a useful photo/video editor the offers the option to edit imagery whilst on the move. The camera provides the means to record video as an alternative to still imagery, with the ability to record video at QVGA quality and at 30 frames per second. The handset comes with 150 MB of internal memory with the option to utilise the existing microSD card slot to increase memory capacity up to 32 GB, by utilising additional cards.

The LG GW620 InTouch Max is both functional and aesthetically pleasing, offering a wide range of useful technology encased within a stylish casing. It provides a useful handset which offers something for everyone.

LG have been busy recently releasing new handsets such as the budget touch screen LG Cookie Fresh in pink, blue, silver and orange colour schemes, the LG Viewty Smile and GT editions plus the new LG GD880 Mini which is the smallest phone to offer a 3.2 inch touch screen.