Measuring 77mm x 43mm x 17mm it really is rinkydinky, weighing in at a ‘massive’ 65g you would be forgiven for thinking it will be too hard to use.
However, if you hold it up against one of the newer Nokia or Samsung phones you will see that the keypad is the same size as a normal phone. The screen display is a little shorter but does appear to be a little wider than a normal screen to make up for it.
My phone is on Pay as you Talk by Vodafone, it is the only option and network I have seen it on so far, although a man on eBay is offering to ‘unlock’ the phone (meaning you can use it with any Sim card at all) for around a fiver….I know all the best people! I am just getting used to PAYT and it seems OK as I don’t use my phone all that much. What I have done is used one of my pre-set numbers as a ‘get your balance’ call so I never have to remember the number to dial to see how much credit I have left.
The Panasonic GD55 does all the usual things a phone can do, normal calling, text messages – using T9 predictive texts, which can be a little odd to get used to at first.
It comes in 3 colours – silver, red and pink, mine is silver, I don’t believe you can purchase different coloured fascias for it but I may be wrong. It has a funky blue screen which I think goes really nicely with the silver one.Below I have listed the main features of the phone for anyone wishing to purchase one;
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The Japanese electronics maker mixes with Ministry of Sound to tweak the tiny G50; a mobile phone for clubbers and the fashion-conscious. Read our Australian review.
Not content with producing a spiffy little GSM mobile phone, Panasonic has teamed up with nightclub and dance music specialists Ministry of Sound to promote the G50 to the youth clubbing market. The G50 is packaged in a reusable square metal tin with a display window that shows the handset and an accompanying ten-track Ministry of Sound compilation CD, Sonic Sessions . Also in the package is a metal chain belt clip that attaches to the top of the G50 and a clear protective case.
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G 51
General
Network GSM 900 / GSM 1800 / GSM 1900
Announced 2003, 4Q
Size
Dimensions 80 x 43 x 18 mm, 66 cc
Weight 74 g
Display
Type CSTN, 4096 colors
Size 128 x 96 pixels
- Downloadable wallpapers
Ringtones
Type Polyphonic (40 channels)
Customization Download,
Vibration Yes
Memory
Phonebook 255
Call records 20 dialed, 10 received, 10 missed calls
Card slot No
Features
Messaging SMS, EMS
Games Yes
Colors Silver, Red, Blue (G51e:Pink,Gold. G51m:Blue,Silver)
Camera No
- T9
- Calculator
- Currency Converter
- Built-in handsfree
- Scheduler
Battery
Standard battery, Li-Ion 780 mAh
Stand-by Up to 200 h
Talk time Up to 2 h 30 min
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Measuring 96mm x 46mm x 18.2mm (3.77” x 1.81” x 0.71”), the VS2 slips easily into my jeans pocket, and it will not weigh any pants or handbags down coming in at a mere 98g (3.45oz). On the front of the VS2, you will find the 1.3 megapixel camera perched at the top. The design is very similar to the X800, but this time the VS2 does without changeable covers. Unfortunately, Panasonic decided to keep costs down by omitting an external display. The indicator light flashes whenever a call comes in or an SMS is received, but this only happens for a few seconds.
One of the things that I think is a bit of a set back for this camera is that it does not support any external memory and only contains 32MB, which is more than enough for normal camera features such as address books and whatnot, but for taking images with the digital camera, or using the MP3 support that the VS2 includes, it is too small.
Overall the VS2 from Panasonic is considered a well rounded phone and one of the better phones from Panasonic, it has many features, and a great UI. The screen puts it over the top and makes this phone a highly recommended product.
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Panasonic A100 ... slips easily into a pocket or handbag. Special embossing around the keypad gives the A100 a distinctive look, while the choice of a red, blue or black body color lets you select a model suitable for either casual or business use.
The A100 is ready for easy text messaging, with a 112 x 64 pixel display that shows three full lines of information. It's compatible with EMS (Enhanced Messaging Service) for more messaging fun. For example, you can use the A100 and EMS to send an animated birthday greeting to a friend.
With its 16-polyphonic ring tones, the A100's sound is outstanding. Choose from among 20 built-in melodies according to your mood or create your own distinctive ring tone in rich, 4-tone polyphonic sound. With the A100, you're sure to hear incoming calls even in noisy outdoor settings.
The A100 is designed for super-easy use. To find a particular function just use the navigation key to move through the easy-to-understand menu icons and items. The A100 also features T9 Text Input, which makes it easy to write messages even if you're not familiar with using a mobile phone keypad.
