Friday, September 10, 2010

LG Launches Affordable Android Smartphone

LG Optimus
LG has capitalized on local Smartphone fever here in the Philippines by launching an Android-powered Smartphone targeted for the first-time user - the LG Optimus.


LG Optimus (Back)
LG Electronics (LG), recently introduced LG Optimus (LG GT540). Focusing on easy and convenient mobile access, the new Smartphone allows a diverse set of Android applications and automatic account synchronization with all Google mobile services.

With an automatically synchronized Google account, log-in once and get to enjoy YouTube, Gmail, Gtalk, Google Maps and more. Access to more than 100,000 downloadable applications and games from the Android Market is also available.
LG Optimus is the ideal choice for early smartphone users who expect all the features of smartphones without the complexity,...coupled with a great design and highly attractive and affordable price tag.
LG GT540 (side)
LG Optimus also features social networking functions where the SN Manager offers integrated access to social networking sites in a platform that can manage multiple accounts. LG’s dedicated Social Networking Client allows users to easily keep track of their Facebook, Twitter and Bebo accounts.

The Social Networking System (SNS) widgets provide real-time status updates directly to the home screen without having to access any other applications.

For desktop-type addict, you can customize customized to show three to seven home screens displaying frequently used applications, news and weather, among other information, depending on user preference. Additionally, the main menu can be personalized to include up to 10 editable categories for faster, easier navigation.

Entertainment

LG Optimus includes a 3MP camera supports geo-tagging, auto face-tagging, face-to-action technology,a nd an advanced media player allows users to watch DivX and Xvid videos directly without separate encoding and browsing multimedia files with the 3D thumbnail gallery. There's also the built-in video editor with storyboard function so that users can add music and text to videos directly on the phone.

LG Optimus (LG GT540) Full Specifications
Basic Specification
Type
TFT resistive Touchscreen
Network
GSM (850/900/1800/1900 MHz)
UMTS(900/2100 MHz) HSDPA 7.2 MBPS
Dimension : L*W*D (mm)
109 x 54.5 x 12.9 mm
Weight with batt. Standard (g)
115.5g
Standard battery, Max (mAh)
Li-Ion polymer 1500mAh
Standby time, Max (hrs)
@2G (350 hrs) @3G (350 hrs)
Talk time (mins)
@2G (250 hrs) @3G (250 hrs)
Display LCD
262K TFT 3.0” HVGA Touch (Resistive)
320 * 480
Vibration alert
O
SIM toolkit
O
Data / Packet
O / GPRS Class 12
OS
Android 1.6 version (Donut)
O Upgradeable

Qualcomm MSM7227 600 MHz
Internet
Browser
Android Webkit Browser
Wi-Fi
O
Messaging
SMS / MMS
O / O
Video MMS
O
Push Email
O
Instant Messaging
O (Gtalk)
Predictive Text input (T9)
O (word complete)
Data Connectivity
USB / PC Sync
O (2.0 HS) / O
Micro USB
O
Bluetooth
O (2.1 EDR)
Send Data using Bluetooth
O
PIM
Scheduler / Alarm
O / O
Phonebook (# of names)
O (Unlimited)
Personalization
Wallpaper
O
Picture / Ring Tone Downloading
O / O
Advanced Features
Speaker Phone
O
Java (Version)
O (2.0)
MIDI (poly)
O
Key Tone Effect
O
Built-in Game(# of games)
O
FM Radio
O
VOD / AOD
O / O
Audio Codec
MP3, AMR, AAC, AAC+, WAV, WMA
Video codec
(Video Recording / Video Playback)
Recording: MPEG4 @VGA15fps
Playback: MPEG4, H263@VGA30fps, WMV, DivX, Xvid
Main Camera
3Mega pixels AF
User Memory
130MB (TBD)
Internal Memory
4G NAND /2G SDRAM
External Memory
2GB Micro SD slot up to 32GB
MP3
O
APPS
ANDROID MARKET / LG APPS STORE
GPS (A-GPS/ Stand alone)
O/O
Document Viewer
O
3.5Φ Jack Hole
O
Accessory
In-Box
Battery, TA, User Guide, MicroUSB cable
Ear Mic., Micro-SD
Out-Box

Design

They're available in pink, black, silver and white. However, only the first three is currently available in the Philippines.
LG Optimus GT540

Accessories include a 1500mAh battery, a 3.5mm headphone jack, Bluetooth 2.1 capability, assisted GPS, and 32GB of expandable microSD memory.

The Android-powered Smartphone LG Optimus GT540 is available locally since last month at P12,900 in major phone and electronic shops nationwide.

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