The "GU230" is a mobile phone manufactured by LG Electronics. The phone is designed to be low cost, and provide the essentials.

LG-GU230
ManufacturerLG Electronics
Compatible networksGSM 850/900/1800/1900, GPRS Class 12, EDGE Class 12
Availability by regionQ4 2009
Form factorSlider
Dimensions104 x 48 x 15.2 mm
Mass89g
Operating systemS-Class
Battery3.7V 900mAh
Display2.2"
Rear cameraYes
ConnectivityBluetooth
Data inputsKeypad

Main Features edit

The LG GU230 is a basic slider phone. The key features are:[1]

  • Tactile keypad
  • 2.2" LCD Screen
  • FM radio (with recording)
  • 1.3 Megapixel camera
  • WAP
  • Speaker Phone (Handsfree)
  • CLDC 1.1 and MIDP 2.0 Java Support
  • In-built Games
  • 3D S-Class User Interface
  • Calendar and Organiser
  • Alarm
  • Customisable Wallpaper
  • Downloadable Ringtones & Wallpapers

In The Box edit

When you buy the phone you should get:

  • LG GU230 Mobile Phone
  • LG Approved GU230 900mAh 3.7V Li-Ion Battery
  • A/C Charger
  • Handsfree (Headset with Microphone)

Technical Specifications edit

Here are the technical specifications of this phone.[1]

Carrier Support edit

Theoretically, the phone should work on any network, if you unlock it. However, according to the phones website, the phone will work on Crazy Johns only.

Operating Frequency edit

GSM: 850/900/1500/1900
UMTS: GPRS Class 12/EDGE Class 12

Dimensions edit

Height: 104mm
Width: 48mm
Thickness: 15.2mm
Weight: 89g

Screen edit

Size:2.2" LCD
Colours: 262k
Pixels:176x200 (Width x Height)

Memory edit

Internal: 6 Megabytes
Expandable: Yes, up to 4 Gigabytes MicroSD Phone Book: Up to 1000 entries

Messaging edit

The phone can send normal SMS text messages (with T9 (predictive text), as well as MMS, with Video MMS capabilities. The phone also has email capabilities.

Camera edit

The phone has a 1.3-megapixel camera with 2 times digital zoom.

Media edit

Music: Audio formats include MP3, AAC, WMA, RA, AMR and MIDI
Video: Video formats include H.263, and MPEG4
The phone also comes with an FM radio, and like most other phones the headset that comes with the phone is needed.

Battery edit

The battery that comes with the phone is 3.7V 900mAh Li-Ion, with 350 hours of stand-by time and 3.5 hours of talk time.

Connectivity edit

The phone comes with Bluetooth and a can be synced with a PC, but you have to buy the USB cable separately. It has a web upload speed of 48 kbit/s.

See also edit

LG Electronics
LG Electronics Australia

References edit