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The LG Eve (aka GW620) is LG’s first ever Android-based smartphone now available in Canada exclusively from Rogers Wireless. It features the Android 2.0 OS with Quad Band EDGE and Tri Band HSPA connectivity. It’s geared towards users who frequent social networking sites, as its SNS (Social Networks Services) Manager automatically pulls together Bebo, Facebook, and Twitter updates. Included also is LG’s proprietary S-class interface, a revolutionary GUI designed for managing and navigating contacts, apps, and multimedia much more quickly and easily. Additional notable features include a 5-line QWERTY keyboard, a 3” resistive touchscreen, a 5MP autofocus camera, WiFi, and a plethora of built-in Google apps: Google Search, Google Maps, Google Latitude.
MSRP $399.00
Release date November, 2009
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Features
- GW620 Smartphone
- Rogers Wireless (Exclusive)
- Google Android 2.0 Operating System
- Quad Band EDGE / Tri Band HSPA
- WiFi 802.11b/g Wireless Connectivity
- Social Networks Services Manager (SNS)
- S-Class Graphical User Interface (GUI)
- QWERTY Keyboard
- 3” Touchscreen
- 5MP Autofocus Camera
- Google Apps / GPS
Specifications
- Talk Time: 6 hours
- Standby Time: 15 days
- Resolution: 480x320 pixels
- Color: 260K
- Internal Memory: 150MB
- Expandable: Up to 16GB
- Memory Format: MicroSD
- GSM/GPRS/EDGE: 850/900/1800/1900 MHz
- HSPA: 800/1900 MHz
- GPS: Built-in
- Wi-Fi: Yes
- Bluetooth: Stereo
Service Options
- 3 Year Contract | $49.99
- 2 Year Contract | $299.99
- 1 Year Contract / Month-to-Month | $349.99
- No Contract (Pre-Paid) | $399.99
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MSRP $299.00
Released November, 2009
Pros
- open Android 2.0 OS
- WiFi
- large 3.7" touchscreen with high resolution (854 x 480px)
Cons
- annoying $100 mail in rebate to get to $199 price point
- camera is slow to take photos, properly focusing is hit or miss
- no multi-touch as in the GSM version for Europe (and though Android 2.0 would support it)
LG GW620 (Eve)
0%
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Motorola Droid (Sholes)
100%
MSRP $689.50
Released November, 2009
Pros
- WiFi
- open Android 2.0 OS
- large 3.7" touchscreen with high resolution (854 x 480px)
Cons
- no Google Maps Navigation
- flash memory isn't integrated into the device, the only option is microSDHC (not as fast)
- all plastic enclosure
LG GW620 (Eve)
0%
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Motorola MILESTONE
100%
MSRP --
Released November, 2009
Pros
- open Android OS
- WiFi
- 3.5mm headphone jack
Cons
- annoying/elitist/standard Sony gadget porn teaser advertisement
- custom Sony UI
- absence of multitouch features such as zoom or rotate
LG GW620 (Eve)
0%
vs.
Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 (X3, Rachael)
100%
MSRP $699.00
Released August, 2009
Pros
- full QWERTY keyboard
- WiFi
- 5MP camera with auto-focus
Cons
- software is still buggy - can lead to freezeups
- enhanced BLUR widgets (eg/ "Happenings") cannot be resized, relocated or removed altogether
- no internal storage
LG GW620 (Eve)
50%
vs.
Motorola Cliq
50%
MSRP $179.00
Released October, 2008
Pros
- Large touch-screen
- Integrated GPS including Google StreetView
- Dedicated full QWERTY keyboard
Cons
- No headphone jack
- weak battery life with use of 3G
- No camera flash
LG GW620 (Eve)
100%
vs.
HTC Dream
0%
MSRP --
Released October, 2009
Pros
- 3.5mm Headphone Jack.
- Expandable memory (Up to 16GB) via microSD slot.
- Support for (even fullscreen) Flash.
Cons
- need a better processor
- The "Chin"
- Uses an older generation ARM 11 CPU, considerably slower than that used by Pre and iPhone
LG GW620 (Eve)
100%
vs.
HTC Hero
0%
MSRP $199.99
Released April, 2009
Pros
- built in
WiFi
- runs Android
-
GPS functionality
Cons
- no 3.5mm headphone jack
- no hard keyboard
- custom modified firmware for Rogers; disables many of the goodies of the US Android phones
LG GW620 (Eve)
100%
vs.
HTC Magic
0%
MSRP --
Released August, 2009
Pros
- only Android smartphone with significant (8GB) internal memory (fall 2009)
- 3.5mm audio output
- standard microUSB for charging & PC connection
Cons
- very short battery life (3h) despite high capacity battery (according to reviews like techradar.com in fall 2009)
- annoying functionality of lock button
- OS reportedly not as fast as other Android smartphones on same 528MHz processor
LG GW620 (Eve)
100%
vs.
Samsung i7500 (Galaxy)
0%
MSRP $99.00
Released November, 2009
Pros
- microSDHC memory expansion
- 3.5mm audio output
- HTC Hero-like trackball for navigation
Cons
- old ARM11 core at only 528MHz (stable platform but mediocre performance)
- only Android 1.5 at initial release (even the G1 is already updated to 1.6!)
- mail in rebate, arghh!
LG GW620 (Eve)
100%
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HTC Droid Eris
0%
Reviews
Tuesday, 5:07 PM
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2 out of 2 people found this review helpful.
Pros
- the latest Android operating system (2.0)
- Full QWERTY keyboard
- Accelerometer sensor for auto-rotate
- Card slot: microSD (TransFlash) - up to 16GB
- 5 MP, 2560 x 1920 pixels, autofocus camera
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* MP3 / MP4 / AAC / AAC+ / EAAC+ / WMA player
- Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g
- slick aesthetic
- large 3" touchscreen display (480 x 320px)
- 4GB or 2GB internal flash memory (fast!)
Cons
- Resistive Screen
- somewhat slow - older processor
- no stand-alone GPS functionality (according to current spec sheet), always need carrier's data coverage to enable GPS
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Tuesday, 4:57 PM
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1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.
Pros
- the latest Android operating system (2.0)
- Full QWERTY keyboard
- Accelerometer sensor for auto-rotate
- Card slot: microSD (TransFlash) - up to 16GB
- 5 MP, 2560 x 1920 pixels, autofocus camera
- slick aesthetic
- large 3" touchscreen display (480 x 320px)
- affordable on contract ($50 on 3 years)
Cons
- somewhat slow - older processor
- crappy LG Android skin (removable)
- no hardware scrolling device - touchy software scrolling is the only way, often mistakes scrolls for taps
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October 12, 2009
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1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.
Pros
- the latest Android operating system (2.0)
- Full QWERTY keyboard
- Accelerometer sensor for auto-rotate
- Card slot: microSD (TransFlash) - up to 16GB
- 5 MP, 2560 x 1920 pixels, autofocus camera
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* MP3 / MP4 / AAC / AAC+ / EAAC+ / WMA player
- Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g
Cons
- Resistive Screen
- No Ogg / FLAC
- No 802.11n
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