T-Moblie G2x

In this week's cellphone review, we take a look at the T-Mobile G2x and the T-Mobile Sidekick 4G smartphones.

The T-Mobile G2x is an Android smartphone that offers a solid combination of design and features.  The T-Mobile G2x comes running on Google's Android 2.2 operating system.  The Android distinction means you get a smartphone packed with plenty of Google goodies.  Among them are integrated Gmail, Google's Calendar, Google, Talk, Google Maps, Google Search, and YouTube.  The basic phone features of the G2x include a speakerphone, conference calling, an alarm clock, a calculator, and a calendar, among others.  More advanced features of the G2x from T-Mobile include Bluetooth support so you can connect your phone wirelessly to stereo headsets, hands-free kits, and more.  If you need directions while driving, there's integrated GPS.  Connectivity options include T-Mobile's 4G network, as well as Wi-Fi.  Rounding out the advanced features of the smartphone are USB tethering and voice dialing.

Messaging features on the G2x are numerous.  If you are into video chat, that is another messaging possibility.  A smartphone would be incomplete without social networking these days, so T-Mobile includes access to always-on social networking as well.

If you enjoy multimedia features on a smartphone, T-Mobile has you covered here.  The phone supports full HD 1080p video playback, and it offers 8GB of internal storage for your clips.  Gaming fans will enjoy using the G2x as well, and its fast 1GHz Nvidia Tegra 2 dual-core processor can handle such tasks with ease.

Last, but not least, are the G2x's cameras.  It's 1.3-megapixel front-facing camera is useful for video chat.

The design of the T-Mobile G2x is attractive, with its black and metallic color scheme offering a modern and professional look.  The phone measures 4.9 inches tall by 2.5 inches wide by 0.4 inch thick and feels solid in the hand.  The highlight of the G2x's design is obviously its 4-inch IPS touchscreen.

Source : devhardware.com