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Numerous cell phone manufacturers have decided that the Android operating system is the future. LG came to this conclusion relatively late in the game, but they have made their smartphone entry count with the LG GT540. For marketing purposes it has been dubbed the Optimus and picks up where the GW620 left off. Because LG already had a good product on its hands with the 620, development costs involved in the Optimus were kept low, making for an affordable smartphone for customers.

The Optimus now features a QWERTY keyboard, a feature that people who don’t like T9 and word functions will be happy with. This causes a need for slightly larger construction, but the Optimus is still modestly sized at 109 x 54.5 x 12.7mm and fits in any small pocket users desire. The handset is fashioned from lightweight plastic that is sturdy in structure and features smooth, sleek curves cut from the shell that gives the phone a sleek appearance.

A resistive touch screen presents the images on the Optimus. Some may be distressed to learn that the 5-inch screen is not capacitive, but the phone provides nothing to worry about. The screen is much more accurate than most resistive screens leading to very few mistakes. The display is TFT and carries HVGA resolution. This creates impressive imagery for a phone that enjoys a mid-range price. The resolution is 320 x 480 pixels and supports 256K colors.

The LG Optimus provides the user with two different types of home screens. One of these is the standard Android version and one is LG customized. The customized version allows for the creation of customized buttons that rest at the bottom of the screen and allow messaging capabilities from any point of phone navigation. These buttons offer easy access to any kind of folder, widget, or shortcut the user sets up. Also available are three to seven home screens, all of which can have their themes completely changed.

Some LG smartphones have suffered short battery life, but the company has greatly improved battery performance with the Optimus. Around 7 hours and 20 minutes of talk time and 500 hours of standby time are obtained from the 1500mAh lithium-ion battery. Not many smartphones can claim such life.

Anyone looking to enhance their previous smartphone experience will be pleased with the LG Optimus. The handset comes complete with an alarm clock and a world clock. There is a voice recorder and a personal organizer for those on the go. Also included is a dedicated Youtube plug-in, a PDF viewer and just about any other application imaginable.

Although it is LG’s first attempt at using Android technology, they have created a user-friendly experience with the LG Optimus. Users already familiar with Android smartphones will not be insulted and new users will not cry out of frustration. The Optimus offers a good balance of complexity and simplicity.

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