LG KG225 Review
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Review: December 2006.
The LG KG225 is an entry-level clamshell phone. It's a featherweight
phone at just 70g, making it a great phone to drop into your handbag
or fit into a jeans pocket. It's attractively styled and finished with
a high gloss black surface containing tiny particles that sparkle in
the light.
The KG225 has a very basic camera that you can use to take pictures
when the phone is opened. Photos can be matched to contacts from the
phonebook, so that your friend's photo appears when they call you. There's
no video camera, and the screen is rather poor too, with one of the
lowest resolutions around. There's no external screen, so you have to
open the phone to see who's calling. The phone does have good quality
40-voice polyphonic ringtones, but cannot handle MP3 ringtones. It does
support Java games, which can be downloaded using the phone's WAP connection.
Memory is very small, and connectivity is limited to a PC serial port,
which can be used to transfer photos from the phone to a PC. Battery
life is below average.
The KG225 is a very cheap phone, and its specification reflects that.
It's acceptable as a first phone and has the advantages of being very
lightweight and good looking, but functionality is really limited. The
Sony Ericsson K310i may not have
the looks of the KG225, but offers a lot more for your money.
Features of the LG KG225 include:
- VGA camera (0.3 megapixels) with 5x digital zoom
- Internal display: CSTN, 65,000 colours, 128 x 128 pixels
- 40-voice polyphonic ringtones
- Messaging: SMS, EMS, MMS
- Java games
- Photo Caller ID
- WAP 2.0
- Connectivity: PC serial port
- Vibration alert
- Triband
- Size: 85 x 45 x 22 mm
- Weight: 70g
- Battery standby: 200 hours
LG KG225 User Reviews
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Average rating from 42 reviews: 
Reviewed by Rachel from England on 16th Apr 2009
I had this phone when I was 11/12 and loved it. It was a handy size
and stylish looking. I didn't really need a video camera, bluetooth
or an MP3 setting so it was perfect.
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Reviewed by Cee-Jay from Aussie on 10th Apr 2009
Worst phone you can possilbly have.Not only is it light in weight. Its
light in features to. Barly any. Rubbish camera.Only Polyphonic Ringtones.
Slow Internet Connention .Tiny screen. My buttons have already cracked
and im only a light user of mobiles now because of the poor quality.
In a call phone cuts out, can berly hear other person. Overall, DO NOT
BUY THIS PHONE
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Reviewed by Jordan_8642 from Aus on 29th Oct 2008
dont get this phone it is really bad
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Reviewed by Sumayya aka Kiva from Pakistan on
12th Sep 2008
Well I think this phone works really good, and its really easy to carry
it, or put it anywhere. Well, the drawback is that the screen quality
isn't amazing, but overall, I'd say its good looking and easy to carry,
which makes it quite suitable for me and for many people I know. ^^
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Reviewed by mysstic from Australia on 20th Jun
2008
I wrote here already a review here, and gave 3 stars, what a mistake,
1 star from me, if I could, I would give even less. I had this phone
now for over 2 yrs, and most of the time it works. But when it comes
to the rainy season, here in Cairns, it just dies, no functions at all,
no text msg, no calls, nothing works. Now I have figured it out, that
it just can't handle the slightest humidity. When I left it in an airconditionned
area, it did work again. I have complained many times to LG, they hopeless.
I wouldn't recommend for any1 to buy this phone, or as a matter of fact
any LG product
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Reviewed by Phoebe from Britain on 20th May 2008
I've owned this phone for over a year now, and it basically does what
it says on the tin. The features on the phone are not particularly good,
the camera isn't great, and there's no way of getting the photos off
of the phone anyway. But, you're buying a phone not a camera. What do
you expect for an old, cheap phone? The ringtones are a bit lacking,
and the message tone is irritating, but they do the job, and you notice
them. It is hard to find downloadable ringtones, because of how old
the model is, for starters. Using the phone is very easy. Everything
is laid out in a easy to use layout, and phoning and texting couldn't
be simpler. It's the easiest phone I've ever used for texting, as the
keys are very responsive, so it can cope with even my quick fingers.
The games aren't wonderful, in fact, I hated them, so it wasn't the
phone I could use to relieve boredom on the bus journeys. The biggest
problem with the phone, that I found, was that the battery life was
appauling, and I had to charge it every night, and reception wasn't
very good. In fact, the reason why I upgraded to an Samsung W200i, was
because I could not get a reception at my work place. In all, a pleasent
little phone in itself, very pretty looking, but there are better.
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Reviewed by JOE WHEELER from ENGLAND on 19th Apr
2008
MY PHONE IS AMAZING
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Reviewed by Elizabeth from Australia on 13th Mar
2008
I received this phone as a present in August 2007. Needless to say,
I had no say in the actual phone I got. After having a Nokia 3315 or
whatever for years, this was a HUGE upgrade. My original phone is so
old that it's not even on the list anymore! I agree with what other
people have said though, the phone lacks additional features that are
now expected on just about every phone, but the price plays a huge factor.
The phone's battery seems to empty really fast; it's a small model though,
what do you expect? After the Nokia with a huge life span, this was
a huge inconvenience. The ring tones are pretty horrible, along with
the text/confirmation noise that it makes, which I have not been able
to change. My final complaint (I've already accepted that it's camera
is terrible and there's no bluetooth) is that I can't connect mine to
a computer with a data cord (I even went out of my way to buy one!).
This may be a fault in my phone itself though... I've given it 3 stars
because it's great for a basic phone, but if you want additional features,
you have to pay for them!
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Reviewed by ruth from Australia on 8th Mar 2008
I wish I hadn't bought this phone, simply because of the battery. It
lasts for hardly any length of time, and will say it's on 4 bars of
battery, I'll make a 30 second call, and it's on 1 bar. The camera is
a waste of time too, even on the highest setting it doesn't take ok
pictures, but that's what I expected from a cheapy phone. At least it
calls and sends text messages.
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Reviewed by rupert the bear from wales on 24th
Dec 2007
FAB phone. Light as hell ! Poor camera though ! may aswell not have
one ! but phones arent built for cameras and this phone is top dog !
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Reviewed by James from UK on 30th Oct 2007
This phone has limited features but is probably the smallest and lightest
phone on the market here in the UK. That's why I bought it. Goes in
your pocket easier than any other. Neat. Cheap too. I have had mine
for 18 months with no problems.
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Reviewed by san from america on 20th Oct 2007
okay. these ratings on this phone is putrid!!!this phone is actually
really goodand the phone does not contain only 0.3 megapixel!!!!trust
me i haveowned this phone and it is really good.
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Reviewed by Tizzy from New Zealand on 28th Sep
2007
HATE IT...HATE IT....HATE IT i tell you why the screen is th size of
a post stamp the camera is terrible you cant even tell what you are
taking a picture of to small ringtones well THEY ARE THE WORST and thats
all i have to say about that it doesn't havean mp3 or loudspeaker so
overall i would give it -10 but the the rating only goes down to 1 so
to the take home message is DO NOT BUT THIS PHINE YOU WILL REGRET IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Reviewed by Anifred from South Africa on 27th
Jul 2007
Don't buy this phone... you can buy anything better for cheaper...
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Reviewed by Lilian from Australia on 22nd Jul
2007
I had this phone for a while and no problem so far. I even dropped it,
fell on tiles, still works fine. Basic, not many features, but if you
just want calls & sms it's ok. Reasonable fone for that cheap price.
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Reviewed by jess from uk on 18th Jul 2007
This is the worst fone EVER. There is never any signal, the battrys
awful,the button fell off,often theres just a blank screen,it always
fails to send messages(if i rairly find signal),when i call some one
they have nothing on the other end,i cant hear if some one is talking
to me when they call me and its takes on awerage 1 day to recive a message
from some one who lives down the road. The worst buy ever. I was ripped
off.
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Reviewed by mysstic from Australia on 17th Jul
2007
I had this phone for about 1 year. Very basic, as per specification
and everyone should read it be4 they buy it and not complein after.
Never had any problem with this phone. Camera not so good though. Overall
it does what it supposed to do, calls & sms. If you want more, this
isn't 4 u.
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Reviewed by anonymous from Aus on 15th Jul 2007
I REALLY HATE THIS PHONE
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Reviewed by Graham from United Kingdom on 2nd
Jul 2007
Bought this phone because my old Sony came to the end of it's life.
Picked it out mainly because it was cheap, and I'm a low user. Plus
side, it makes calls, sends texts ie the basics fairly well. However,
there are a few downsides. The ergonomics are shocking. Using the keypad
with one hand is a no-no (could just be my chunky thumbs), it doesn't
sit well on your ear when calling (could just be my chunky ear), and
the menu navigation is very frustrating to use (could just be my chunky
brain!). I'm going back to Sony.
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Reviewed by mirka from Czech Republic on 1st Jul
2007
I have this LG for one year and ... no problem. I love this phone
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Reviewed by 0431 716 636 from australia on 12th
Jun 2007
the lg 225 is a very small and non complicated fone.its good for its
size,colour and price. at just (71) bucks you to can have a fone like
this.it has the works like camera,polyphonic tones,internet n much more.if
u bye this fone it wont let u down.....trust me buckie
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Reviewed by Chris Slatter from England on 18th
May 2007
I recieved this phone for christmas, what can i say, its the worst present
ever!!!! There is never any signal, the battery is shocking, the keypad
is small and fiddily, theres is no memory, the camera is shocking, the
screeen is dull, the games are shocking, and for £60 you expect somthing
better....There are other fones out there which are cheaper and better!
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Reviewed by NEIL J from UK on 16th Apr 2007
This is a good fone becos of price, look and simplicity, yes LG make
the chocolate aswell but that costs way more than this, if you want
a mobile phone that is just what this is, if you want a multi media
mobile pay more and stop complaing about the lack of features
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Reviewed by ABZ from UK on 12th Apr 2007
The phone in simple terms is beutiful small, delicate,soft and best
of all slides in to your pocket with ease but the main problem is its
features no bluetooth or MP3 is the bad things about this phone but
if thats not what you care about and its only about calling and style
this phone is PERFECT!!!!
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Reviewed by Emma from england on 31st Mar 2007
i think that this phone is good, i have the one underneath it, so i
know what it is like. However it would be sooo much better if it had
blue tooth, as i got this phone nearly a year ago, and most other phones
do have it.
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Reviewed by Jim from Australia on 30th Mar 2007
I bought this phone because I wanted a cheap phone ($71) that was pleasant
to use and fit in my pocket. I don't really need the camera as I have
a real digital camera - phone cameras can never measure up. I buy a
phone to fit my needs. This phone fits my needs perfectly. Those who
don't like it should buy to fit their needs.
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Reviewed by cat from Britain on 23rd Mar 2007
i think the phone is a good relieble one, but i wish it had BLue-Tooth
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Reviewed by Lisa from Australia on 22nd Feb 2007
I have one of these phones and think that it's great if all you want
to use it for is messages and phone calls<< that - after all is what
a phone's for.
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Reviewed by Ellen from U.K on 21st Feb 2007
this phone is great but it would be better if it had bluetooth
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Reviewed by Helen from UK on 19th Feb 2007
Does anyone actually look at the phone spec before they buy it or do
they just buy it then slate it for not being a tv/camera/mp3/phone and
bog roll holder all in one?? What is the problem with people? LOOK AT
WHAT YOU'RE BUYING FIRST KIDS!! Decent phone, basic, does what it's
supposed to and looks good. End of.
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Reviewed by Mo from UK on 12th Feb 2007
I think a lot of people here are expecting far too much from a phone
which is relatively cheap. I think this phone does the job and much
more , sound quality is very good , ringtones can be customised ,and
i dont beleive photographers use mobile phones for front cover photos
, but still the camera is more than adiquate . Most of all the design
of the phone is VERY practical , it feels smooth and sexy . As for anything
missing , i think a data cable and a pc will sort that out.
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Reviewed by jane from uk on 8th Feb 2007
this phone is not that great it has a camera and thats about it theres
a voice recorder i think the lg chocolate is sooooooooo much better.thats
the one i have now
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Reviewed by antony from england on 1st Feb 2007
it is sick
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Reviewed by Mandy from England on 29th Jan 2007
I have this phone, and to be quite honest i think it is RUBBISH! You
can have any mp3 songs on it and i can't record videos! Don't buy this
phone...its Trash!
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Reviewed by kimx from uk on 26th Jan 2007
awful
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Reviewed by Ellie from England on 24th Jan 2007
this phone is very disappointing. in the shop it looked great but i
really regret buying it. i've had it for a few months, and and now looking
around for a new phone. the camera is rubbish and the ringtones are
very limited. dont buy this phone.. you'll wish you hadn;t.
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Reviewed by xbabe82517 from UK on 14th Jan 2007
My friend has just bought this phone for her younger brother - he's
11 - and quite frankly, it does what it says on the tin. I can't understand
all these people who are moaning about the rubbish camera, poor screen,
etc when they should have known what they were buying in the first place!
The clue's in the description, folks - 'entry-level' phone. It's not
meant to be the smartest, most stylish piece of kit on the market. It's
a basic phone for texting, calling and taking the odd photo. If you
want a phone that plays music, go for the SE Walkman series. If you
want a decent camera phone, go for the K800i - that's what I have, and
if you want a phone with all the bells and whistles on, go for the Nokia
N-series. Or if you just want style, go for the LG Chocolate. You can't
go to McDonalds and expect the service and food from a first-class restaurant.
Just like you can't expect to pay a few quid for this phone and have
it all!
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Reviewed by Brandon from USA on 8th Jan 2007
When I first bought this phone I loved it... it was the best talking
device in the world.... but on the third day it sparked and nearly blew
up an entire gas station... there was a bus full of nuns to boot....
needless to say I hate this phone... the camera sucks as well... and
what is Polyphonic 40 anyway?
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Reviewed by Robert from Wales on 6th Jan 2007
Ive just brought this phone on the 02/01/07 I swiched the phone on and
used it for one day. it was perfect! then on the Second day i swiched
it on and then it said, Phone Freezed.the next day i went back to the
shop and brought the Nokia 6280. the phone is working fine. im just
hopping that my new phone wont freeze!
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Reviewed by lewis from england on 30th Dec 2006
i dont if its just me, but this phone is rubbish.i thought the LG phones
were all good.......untill they made this.definatly DO NOT GO FOR THIS!!
the picture quality is totally hopeless.trust me dont go for this phone..1star
from me.
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Reviewed by Orpheas Van Roy from Cyprus on 24th
Dec 2006
It's a poor telephone because it has a VGA camera with only 0.3 megapixels
and other bad thins. I put average only because it has 5x digital zoom.
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Reviewed by josh from swindon on 22nd Dec 2006
this phone is a disapointment to lg they have the chocolate which is
exelent and the neo which is exelent but this 1 is the ugly duck and
its not turning pretty
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