- It has the latest Java Platform 8. Perfect for a mobile developer. You can run Google Mail, Opera Mini, Zyb Mobile Client and it comes included with Google Maps.
- Multitasking makes switching between the applications fast. This is what my application switching screen looks like:
The main menu I only use for launching the apps. - It’s cheap. I paid 1400SEK including VAT, about €140.
- It’s small and light.
- The camera doesn’t have autofocus and no flash but it is fast which means you will take more pictures. Personally I prefer speed over the still mediocre picture quality of the 8 megapixel monsters like C905 but YMMV.
- Picture and videoblogging with Blogger built in.
- HSDPA!
- Battery time is excellent.
- Did I mention it’s cheap?
Not so good:
- Why isn’t the web browser listed in the running application list?
- Build quality could be better, but I guess you get what you pay for.
In summary: if you want an excellent phone at a low price the G502 is it. Install your favorite java applications and enjoy a smartphone like experience at a pricepoint far below that of its Symbian or Windows Mobile cousines.
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