14 DAY TRIAL // What better brand to choose to have a mobile phone that simply 'screams' the word "fashion"? The Picasso GF901 handset is inspired by the Spanish painter and sculptor's art work, although it holds little similarities with the 20th century creations of cubism that the man has become so well known for.
A phone with such a grand name should be impressive, first of all, through its appearance. Moreover, we would expect it to be stunning and artistic in an abstract way, just as Picasso's art is. The name builds up all sorts of expectations and then hits us with a plain, regular clamshell phone, with some features to break the pattern.
Probably the most interesting one of them all is that the navigation buttons come in the shape of colors on an easel. The main large one encloses a face in a somewhat cubist way. The device is slim, with only 16 mm in thickness and elegant with its simple and smooth lines.
One thing which strengthens the Picasso theme is the fact that the device also encloses art wallpapers and screensavers. There is also a 1.3 megapixel camera included, insufficient for what the user might need for taking high quality captures, worthy of an artist who values image.
Other specifications also include USB connectivity as well as GPRS and WAP. The phone is also capable of rendering MP3 music and video recording for entertainment. The 1.8 inch display screen holds nothing special, which is also the case for many of this device's performances. The sole feature bound to make it appreciated is the Picasso name and the smooth finish.
Picasso GF901 is available for purchase only in Taiwan at this time, with little chances of reaching other markets. No word on the price that the clamshell will be available for.