Features, Functions and Connectivity

The KG810 shares most of the KG800's features: 128MB memory, 1.3 megapixel camera, Bluetooth 1.2, GPRS, MMS, and Java^TM. Subsequently it shares the same weaknesses as well, namely the lack of a memory card slot. It may not have 3G either, and there are 2.0 megapixel camera phones in the market, but considering that the KG810 is clearly designed to be a fashion phone, we can expect the sacrifice of some advanced features. The KG810 also lacks IRDA support which the KG800 came with. The A2DP Bluetooth however works like a charm; easy and fast, that about sums it up. The package doesn't include a hands free Bluetooth device though. The KG810 can store up to 150 contacts, 120 text messages, and 2000kb of multimedia messages.

The KG810 has a FM radio tuner, something that is absent on the KG800. The FM tuner allows you to save up to 10 radio channels, and thanks to the headset controller that doubles as an antenna, reception is very good. The MP3 player is very basic, not much to expect from a phone of this type. But it does come with two default player skins and 8 equalizer presets. The equalizer makes no difference on the speakers, but is quite effective on the supplied headset.

I would expect the speakers to be the same as the one on the KG800, as they sound rather tinny. Mind you they're clear and sharp, but ringtones are just about the only things you need to hear from them. It makes no sense listening to MP3's or the radio through the external speakers - the quality is abysmal. Needless to say you should use the included headset for listening to music on the phone.

Other basic features include a unit converter, world time (very cool looking and convenient - I love it!), and a voice recorder, allowing you to record 3 messages in total, up to 30 seconds each. The voice recorder is easy to use, and quality is as clear as a regular phone call would sound.

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