It’s fair to say that it takes a pretty special feature-phone to get us excited these days, but the LG Mini GD880may manage to tick a few boxes. Announced back in February, the GD880’s primary claim to fame – aside from its slimline build – is the HTML5-compliant Webkit based LG Phantom Browser, which supports Flash and up to 10 simultaneous windows viewed on the 3.2-inch touchscreen.
That’s pretty advanced, and not just for a featurephone; it means you can access Google Latitude, Gmail, Calendar, Google Maps and Google Buzz, among other things. There’s also push email support, along with a 5.0-megapixel camera, A-GPS and an FM radio. Connectivity includes 7.2 Mbps HDSPA (network depending, naturally) and WiFi.
The LG Mini GD880 is set to launch in Europe sometime this month, with broader availability following on after that; prices are yet to be confirmed. We’re still not entirely sure we’d pick a feature-phone – no matter how capable – over a smartphone, but for buyers prioritising web access the GD880 might make for a decent, affordable buy.