Probably the defining feature of the Chocolate range is its looks, and the "LG Chocolate BL20" does not depart from tradition in that sense, in fact looking remarkably like its older sibling with the black gloss finish and brightly coloured ends. In fact if it wasn’t for the fact that the LG Chocolate BL20 is slightly smaller and thicker you’d be forgiven for thinking they were the same phone, but the reason for this is that this phone has gone back to previous ‘Chocolates’ roots as it’s a slider phone.
Like its stablemates, the BL40 and the original KG800, the Chocolate BL20's most obvious selling point is its lush appearance.
With its eye-catching, glossy exterior and smooth, rounded edges, the LG Chocolate BL20 is a device intended to turn heads. The famous touchpad makes a return, illuminating whenever you slide the phone open. Because it lacks a touchscreen, there's actually little need for a larger display. Although, when placed alongside some of the 4-inch behemoths currently hitting the market, LG's phone looks obviously outclassed.
The inclusion of a physical keypad is another element that makes the BL20 a little antiquated. The spacing between the keys is acceptable and the degree of travel -- not to mention the satisfying click when you press a button -- is agreeable.
The lock button -- located on the top-right corner of the phone -- is small and often hard to access, especially when you're using the phone in its 'open' configuration. Although static pictures look great, the LG Chocolate BL20 doesn't have the power to capture moving images at an acceptable standard. In terms of software, the LG Chocolate BL20 intentionally keeps things basic. LG's much-hyped S-Class interface is replaced by a solid, if uninspiring, menu system. Due to its mid-level origins, the BL20 lacks some key features. Although the BL2 LG Chocolate BL20 supports email access, it's certainly not intended for heavy use, and the downloadable GoogleMail Java app is a pain to use.
The BL20's lack of technological clout does offer one positive bonus, however. The battery life is far superior to most smart phones.
By the way LG has positioned the LG Chocolate BL20, it's pretty obvious the phone isn't gunning for the top end of the mobile market. With a solid construction and pleasing interface, the LG Chocolate BL20 is likely to find considerable favour with casual mobile users -- the one sector of the market that's more willing to forgive the lack of ground-breaking functionality.
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