We were disappointed by the GW520 because we were expecting more: more freedom and more sophistication. The keyboard is the stand-out feature here, but the phone doesn't elevate itself much further than being a QWERTY messenger phone. It doesn’t deliver the new wave of connected social networking functions that you might be looking for.
There is another factor lurking around the corner in the form of the LG GW620, an Android evolution of this handset, which will potentially deliver all the connected apps and features that you might want. Sure, you could add some Java apps here, but it isn't the slick solution you'll find elsewhere.
When you look at everything on balance, there is too much stacked against the GW520. The poor browser performance undermines its connectivity. The lack of a 3.5mm headphone jack negates its performance as an entertainment handset.
If messaging is all you want, then the keyboard certainly delivers, but the package isn't as compelling as we hoped it would be.
(Les notes de la presse sont données à titre indicatif et représentent une interprétation du test par Numerama)
