For an entry level camera phone the GX17 is a solid and reliable handset, with some good extra features.

The Sharp GX17 has a camera, but at only 0.3 megapixels it does not produce top quality images, or the finest videos, but the option to take pictures and record or play videos is at least open to the user. What this phone does have is good connections for a basic handset, fitted out with Bluetooth, Infrared and a USB connection, data transfer is quick and easy. This handset also comes with integrated Java games, and additional games can also be downloaded, as well as 40 voice polyphonic ringtones, GPRS and WAP.

For its class, the GX17 also has one of the best screens around, 65K colours, with TFT technology makes for a clear, vivid display. The user interface is clear, attractive, and easy to use, which is all one can ask for in such a phone.

The Sharp GX17 is good value for money, with good features and a good looking handset, as long as you don’t want quality photos, this phone will do the job without fuss.