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Sharp GX22 mobile phone review
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 Sharp GX22 is announced in 2003
Design
Sharp's GX22 is a typical clamshell design. Measures 95 x 49 x 25 mm in size and weighing 102 grams, it is not light but feels very slender despite its size.A secound 96 x 48 pixel, 256 STN display dominates the front cover, and although not the clearest external display we've seen it is still quite functional.The incredible 262,144 colors display is so bright and colorful, and provide more real colors of pictures and 3D images.The display resolution 240 x 320 pixel ideal for small and smart phone.
The left side of the unit holds a spacious volume rocker, while on the other side we find a dedicated camera button.
Lacking LEDs of any kind, however, the display - combined with vibration and audible alerts - is the GX22's only way of notifying users of new messages and missed calls. This is common for all Sharp handsets, requiring users to inconveniently have to pick up and activate the device to see whether any alerts are waiting rather than just glance at it.
Ergonomics
The GX22 is comfortable to hold and lies well in ones hand.Sporting a simple and user friendly menu in style with other recent Sharp handsets.The plastic keypad has very limited key travel and jiggles independently of the phone, giving it a cheap feel while oddly designed buttons, with the comfortable center keys, make the phone easer to dial.And last,but not least, a five-way navigation buttons centered below the display.
Features
In the WAN department, the GX22 boasts healthy support for Tri-band 900/1800/1900 MHz, as well as GPRS, SMS, and a range of applications such as WAP , Java MIDP 1.0, 16-channels polyphony, a voice recorder, FAX/Modem, all of which laptop and handheld users will be pleased to learn is a breeze to utilize either by means of infrared old wireless device,GPRS support is the fastest way to download files with your mobile, and spacious phone book.
As previously mentioned, the GX22 is also equipped with a 0.3 megapixel camera support for picture-taking and audio/video recording, as well as an integrated MP3 player.The latter of which is also the reason for why the 2 MB of internal memory, which initially appears spacious, is quickly stretched to its limits. MP3 and MPEG4 are both formats which can be stored for playback on the Sharp GX22.
Unfortunately, neither Memory Stick Duo format or any other method of memory expansion is supported by the GX22, meaning users find themselves drawn by the MP3 playback capabilities will also quickly - and repeatedly - drawn to their PC and USB cable for updating ones playlist.
Performance
Audio quality on the GX22 was crystal clear, and signal quality was good. The removable 720 mAh Li-ion battery is rated for 3.3 hours talk time or 250 hours standby, which is very good for battery's theoretical capacity.Charge time is about 108 minutes.
Availability
The Sharp GX22 is now available throughout Europe in some language version.
Conclusion
Sharp GX22 is a beautiful phone to hold and use, and it's quickly won our hearts. The typical Sharp design flair is present in abundance, with all the requisite consumer features to back it up.But love doesn't notice such little flaws. |
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