LG GM730 hands-on (with video!)

We had opportunity to check out one of LG's newest smartphones, the LG GM730 at MWC today. We've seen all the specs but thought knew you all needed a really good look at the new S-Class UI. This phone is not final, so our hands-on shows a few interface hiccups, but, you'll get the drift. So what's the take away here? This appears to be a darn fine overlay on Windows Mobile, access to things from the home screen are simple and quick: mail, messaging, calendar, menus to get at network settings and so forth are a welcome addition. The device feels sturdy (even without a back) and looks just fine in our sleep deprived eyes. Carry on for a video with all the action and a gallery stuffed full of MWC love.

Gallery: LG GM730 hands-on (with video!)

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[skyblaze @ Feb 16th 2009 10:50AM]

good morning, Sean Cooper...

[OneLove @ Feb 16th 2009 3:41PM]

his phone is wet. :(

[davesa @ Feb 16th 2009 11:03AM]

shamwow!

[brian @ Feb 16th 2009 10:57AM]

Awesome. I am going to hold out till it comes with a camera with 8 mp. Does anyone know how the mp3 player on it will be? Or does it even have one?

[CJ @ Feb 16th 2009 10:57AM]

Ooh, pretty!

Who needs Winmo 6.5 when companies are cranking out overlays like this?

[shawn.zenz @ Feb 16th 2009 10:58AM]

Can't wait to throw out my iPhone for this..

[Brian @ Feb 16th 2009 11:10AM]

Guys, a person with a sane mind on engadget!! *hugs*

[Michgar @ Feb 16th 2009 10:58AM]

Man, all of these reviews are making me want to visit idontcareaboutcellphones.com

[pika2000 @ Feb 16th 2009 10:59AM]

Wow, talk about laggy UI.

[Daza @ Feb 17th 2009 1:36AM]

I noticed it was quite laggy too, which is a shame because it seems very intuitive.

Am I understanding correctly though that the "S-Class" UI runs on two different OS's - one which is LG's own proprietary one, and the other of course being Windows Mobile 6.5?

Because if you look here - http://www.engadget.com/2009/02/16/lg-arena-km900-hands-on/ the interface is silky smooth and extremely clear. What a shame LG couldn't optimise WinMo a bit further. I guess that's the compromise for the extra features provided.

[paul @ Feb 16th 2009 11:00AM]

hmm not the smoothest interface I've ever saw..

[Mike G @ Feb 16th 2009 11:01AM]

I sure hope that is still the beta version. If not, Microsoft is in trouble.

[steve @ Feb 16th 2009 11:42AM]

not being a fan boy or anything but the guy there is really having to mash his hand to get it to respond...hummm windows touch fails yet again

[Berka @ Feb 16th 2009 11:12AM]

slooooooooowwwwwww, shit

[gdimagic.com @ Feb 16th 2009 11:16AM]

Pretty cool device. I myself am still waiting for blackberry to release a storm equivalent for the rest of us who aren't married to verizon :-)

Kevin Maloney

[Dagreenman18 @ Feb 16th 2009 12:13PM]

if they work out all the lag by the final relase, this could be on hell of a UI.

[Rory @ Feb 16th 2009 11:38AM]

Is it possible to have a camera operator who does not have Parkinson's disease?

[Chris W @ Feb 16th 2009 1:49PM]

Very Nice!

[yG @ Feb 18th 2009 4:15AM]

If they speed up the UI then I'll add this to my list. It seems a bit laggy.

[Tammy @ Feb 26th 2009 10:57AM]

I'm sure it will have enough standbay time, depeding on what u do. I see that it will be available soon @ http://www.puremobile.com/LG-M...k-GSM-Phone/ lets hope they get it in stock soon.