By T-Mobile’s announcing that they’ll be carrying the budget-priced LG Optimus T to bring a middle-of-the-road Android experience for a very affordable price. It comes with a 3.2-inch touchscreen with Swype, a 3.2-megapixel camera with video recording capabilities, and Android 2.2. From the looks of things it’s almost the exact same device as the LG Optimus S for Sprint (save for Sprint ID, and the T will have LG’s custom launcher) – which we’ll have video of shortly – and if that’s the case it won’t disappoint for the price. Read on for full press details.
LG Optimus T with Google
Available exclusively from T-Mobile, LG Optimus T with Google was created specifically for consumers who have yet to make the transition to the world of smartphones and who are looking for an easy-to-use and affordable option. It provides first-time smartphone users with all the tools they need to stay organized in one sleek and stylishly designed handset. Featuring Voice Actions for Android, users can control their smartphone through voice commands, including sending a text message/email, listening to music, calling contacts, searching Google, getting directions or going to a website. LG Optimus T also delivers easy access to Android Market™ with thousands of downloadable apps and widgets from around the world and access to social networking websites, such as Twitter®, Facebook® and MySpace™.
Key Features:
- Android Platform 2.2 with fully integrated Google services, including Voice Actions for Android, Google Search™ by Voice, Google Maps™, Gmail™ and Google Talk™
- Customizable home screen, expandable to seven panes, with a menu of pre-installed widgets and LG App Organizer for the optimal personalized application experience
- 3.2-inch touch screen display with virtual QWERTY keyboard, and accelerometer
- SWYPE® text input for fast, accurate communication
- Full HTML Web browser and zoom functionality
- Personal and corporate e-mail capability, including support for Exchange, Gmail and most POP3 and IMAP e-mail accounts as well as synchronization with Google and corporate contacts and calendars
- 3.2 megapixel camera with digital zoom and camcorder
- Mobile instant messaging via Google Talk
ugliest launcher ever
This phone isn’t as bad as as it looks, although that purple really doesn’t go well with the phone.
This is basically the same phone as Optimus GT540 that was already released and people are reporting that it is surprisingly snappy. Wonder why?
That’s because this 600MHz MSM7227 processor is sort-of half way between the old ARM11 based processors and 1st gen Snapdragons. MSM7227 uses Adreno 200 GPU from the Snapdragons. GT540 received Quadrant result of 465, which is only a bit lower than the Nexus One with 2.1 as shown here:
http://smartphonebenchmarks.com/index.php?sort=score&sort_order=DESC&limit_from=50
So given the low resolution, plus this GPU means the phone will be surprisingly snappy, and most games will run just fine.
I wouldn’t buy it for me, but may look great for my kids. :)
The wi-fi calling is nice, but no way would I get this over the G2.
It’s not meant to beat the G2 or the Vibrant… It’d be a great starter phone for people new to android.
id load this thing with launcherpro or adw.launcher with the quickness… cause that shits ugly lmaooo
U.S. Cellular will be getting the Optimus in December.
Same specs as the Mytouch slide (save for the ram, not sure what this one has).
Not bad.
What impresses me more is the home screen. Class……..
Isn’t Sprint getting one of these as well? Wish they released the Optimus Q here.
wow.. this looks just like the sentio… looks very cheap but at least it has android 2.2!!! lol
The phone is nice although a lighter purple will make it look better. It has great quality and the home screen is very impressive. The downloading is easier than any other phone in the market. Ill give it a 9 out of a 10. Please if you want an easier life i advise you to get this phone.
-Crystal