LG Optimus GT540 Unlocked GSM Quad-Band Phone with 3 MP Camera, Android OS, Touchscreen, Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth--No Warranty (Black)
Product Details
- Product Dimensions: 4.3 x 0.5 x 2.2 inches ; 4 ounces
- Shipping Weight: 12 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
- Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S. and to APO/FPO addresses. For APO/FPO shipments, please check with the manufacturer regarding warranty and support issues.
- ASIN: B0041RSFT6
- Item model number: GT540EUBK
- Batteries: 1 Lithium ion batteries required. (included)
List Price :
Price : $139.99
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Product Description
The LG Optimus (LG GT540) is a smart choice for the first-time Smartphone users with access to the exciting world of Android apps without compromising on style as the handset boasts a distinctive design that is both sleek and soft and is available in black and silver. The LG Optimus also allows users to enjoy automatic account synchronization with all Google mobile services and enhanced social networking functions in a high-powered multimedia environment. Wireless Personal Data Transfer - You can access your data from anywhere and easily transfer your data from your PC to your mobile via the web. Enhanced Multimedia - The LG Optimus GT540 is a multimedia powerhouse. Scroll through your photos, music and movies with intuitive shake control. Shoot with a 3MP camera, edit your photos with phenomenal face-recognition software and then upload straight to your favorite websites. My Style! My Widget! - At the core, LG Optimus GT540 is all about you. Change your home screen I you don't like it as there are four built-in themes to match your mood. There are also many widgets including news and reviews, weather or social networking services.
LG Optimus GT540 Unlocked GSM Quad-Band Phone with 3 MP Camera, Android OS, Touchscreen, Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth--No Warranty (Black)
Technical Details
- GSM 850/900/1800/1900, UMTS 900/2100, HSDPA 7.2
- Touch Screen: 320 x 480, 3.0", HVGA, 262K, TFT
- Wi-Fi, Browser, Speaker Phone, External Memory (MicroSD up to 32GB (not included)), MP3, Bluetooth v2.1 with A2DP, Video Recording, 3.5 Audio Jack, Document viewer, Organizer
- Talk Time: Up to 5 h 30 min (2G) / Up to 7 h 20 min (3G). Stand-by Time: Up to 500 h (2G) / Up to 500 h (3G)
- Comes along with : USB, Battery, Handset, Wall Charger With Adapter (CUBE) and Manual.
Costumer Reviews
Performance: fast ; stable.
- It can run Raging Thunder II smoothly (need to download data to SD card separately in order to run the game. The data can be found easily on android forums).
- Web browsing: no lag when scrolling. No double-tap or one-touch zooming (as in Iphone and other capacitive phones) because this phone has resistive screen.
Wifi:
- Easy to config.
- Run smoothly.
Texting: not texting so no comment. However:
- Qwerty onscreen keyboard is not spacious (3" screen).
Music:
- Loudspeaker is good for pop, rap. Not good for metal + rock: I tried playing Tokyo (Resident Evil - Afterlife's OST)and it sounded awful.
Connectivity:
- Always has good signal.
- No problem with making calls (voice is clear).
Software:
- Running Android 1.6.
- Can be upgraded to 2.1 (not officially supported).
Battery:
- 1500mAh = long standby time.
- Run out quickly when running game + WiFi on (battery is drained 21% when running Raging Thunder II for 10 mins).
Pros:
- One of the most cheapest WiFi ; (A)GPS-ready android phone.
- Fast ; stable performance.
- Long battery life (standby time).
- Good design (curves at the top ; bottom, brushed-metal-like plastic case).
Cons:
- Resistive screen = no double-tap zooming.
- Old version of Android (1.6). But upgradable to 2.1 (support Live Wallpaper).
Suggestion:
- Install APNdroid (must use 3.0, 2.1 won't work) + 3G Watchdog.
- Install ApkInstaller to install applications from SD card.
The phone overall was very nice. Didn't weight much and the touch screen was responsive. The Android OS ran well. I liked it overall. It being unlocked and cheap along with the Android OS made it a good buy I thought at the time. The problem I had was that while the features were nice I could not get the phone to update via the official tools. Others had this problem all over the world with this particular phone. Some had to wait for their cell providers to push out the update but those that bought it unlocked from various places had issues at the time. The choice I was left with at the time was to install the update myself. A process if done wrong could turn the phone into a paperweight. With no US warranty I didn't feel safe in doing so. So in the end I returned it and thankfully because the device was fulfilled by Amazon.com I was able to get my money back. If I had the chance to buy the phone again but with the update already installed I would as I am a fan of the Android OS and did like the phone overall. However I would warn people that if they do want to update and don't feel like taking certain risk to perhaps look for a different phone or one with a US warranty.
LG Optimus GT540 Unlocked GSM Quad-Band Phone with 3 MP Camera, Android OS, Touchscreen, Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth--No Warranty (Black)
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