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LG Optimus S Android Phone, Gray (Sprint)
 | LG Optimus S Android Phone, Gray (Sprint) 3.0 out of 5 from 8 user reviews. |
Technical Details
- 3G-enabled, Android-powered smartphone with 3.2-inch touchscreen display
- Customizable Sprint ID experience; Wi-Fi Mobile Hotspot sharing capabilities; optional Telenav GPS
- 3.2-megapixel camera/camcorder; Bluetooth stereo music; microSD expansion; access to personal and corporate e-mail
- Up to 5 hours of talk time; released in October, 2010
- What's in the Box: handset, rechargeable battery, charger, USB cable, 2 GB microSD memory card, quick start guide
Product Description of LG Optimus S Android Phone, Gray (Sprint)
Delivering easy-to-use access to a variety of applications and resources, the LG Optimus S is powered by the Android 2.2 OS (aka, "Froyo") and features Sprint ID--an intuitive way of customizing Android content. Affordable and highly customizable, the Optimus S offers a slim, sleek design that's complemented by a 3.2-inch capacitive touchscreen display with onscreen QWERTY keyboard.
The Android platform 2.2 provides a fast overall Android experience as well as greater multitasking capabilities. You'll be able to receive notifications, listen to music, and even record GPS data without keeping the application open. And it features a plethora of enhancements, including an improved QWERTY keyboard, full push corporate e-mail, and Adobe Flash Player 10.1 for access to the full Web. It also offers enhanced Exchange support, with Calendar syncing, Global Address Lookup, improved security, auto-discovery, and more.
In addition to fast 3G speeds from Sprint's high-speed EV-DO network, you'll enjoy accessing the optional Sprint TV video-on-demand with full-motion video and vivid sound (see more details on optional services below).
The Wi-Fi-enabled Optimus S also offers built-in mobile hotspot functionality (additional monthly charges applicable), allowing up to five Wi-Fi-enabled devices--including laptop, camera, music player, video player and any other Wi-Fi-enabled device--to enjoy the benefits of 3G speeds on the go. Other features include Bluetooth for hands-free devices and stereo music streaming, memory expansion via optional microSD memory cards (up to 32 GB; 2 GB card included), 3.2-megapixel camera/camcorder, Visual Voicemail capabilities, and up to 5 hours of talk time.
Make your phone a reflection of who you are with Sprint ID, which helps you get the most out of your phone by allowing you to choose a total experience for your device. You'll be able to quickly download ID packs that deliver a predefined experience--including applications, widgets, ringtones and wallpapers--all at once. Packs are designed to meet your interests--whether you're a sports fan, fitness fanatic, or auto enthusiast.
And the catalog of Sprint ID experiences will grow and expand--it's a marketplace full of experiences just for you. Choose from a single experience or many--it's about customizing your phone with the information you want in the palm of your hand. Here are a few examples of currently available Sprint ID packs:
What's in the Box
LG Optimus S handset, rechargeable battery, charger, USB cable, 2 GB microSD memory card, quick start guide
 Customize your experience with Sprint ID. |
In addition to fast 3G speeds from Sprint's high-speed EV-DO network, you'll enjoy accessing the optional Sprint TV video-on-demand with full-motion video and vivid sound (see more details on optional services below).
The Wi-Fi-enabled Optimus S also offers built-in mobile hotspot functionality (additional monthly charges applicable), allowing up to five Wi-Fi-enabled devices--including laptop, camera, music player, video player and any other Wi-Fi-enabled device--to enjoy the benefits of 3G speeds on the go. Other features include Bluetooth for hands-free devices and stereo music streaming, memory expansion via optional microSD memory cards (up to 32 GB; 2 GB card included), 3.2-megapixel camera/camcorder, Visual Voicemail capabilities, and up to 5 hours of talk time.
Sprint ID
 Sprint ID entertainment pack. |
And the catalog of Sprint ID experiences will grow and expand--it's a marketplace full of experiences just for you. Choose from a single experience or many--it's about customizing your phone with the information you want in the palm of your hand. Here are a few examples of currently available Sprint ID packs:
- Entertainment ID: Features a host of fun video, music, photo and news apps including Facebook, Celebrity Tweets, Pandora, Shazam, Rhapsody, E! Online and more.
- Socially Connected: A customized experience for keeping users connected with friends on-the-go. Pack includes: Facebook, Yahoo! Mail, Gmail, Mashable, Tweetcaster, YouTube, and more.
- Health and Fitness: Features all the best wellness related resources for eating right, staying fit and tracking users' progress with the ability to customize to their specific interests and goals. Pack includes: Workout Coach, Fitness Tips, Calorie Counter, BMI Calculator and more.
- Business Productivity: The perfect solution for busy professionals who want to stay connected, entertained and informed on-the-go. This pack features all the best tools to assist with travel plans, organization, communication and more.
 3.2-inch capacitive touchscreen and virtual QWERTY keyboard. | Android Platform
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Connectivity
- Fast 3G connectivity thanks to Sprint's EV-DO, Rev A network with average download speeds ranging from 400 to 700 Kbps and peak rates up to 2 Mbps.
- Wireless-N Wi-Fi networking (802.11b/g) for accessing home and corporate networks as well as hotspots while on the go.
- Bluetooth connectivity (version 2.1) includes communication headset, hands-free car kits, and A2DP Bluetooth profile--enabling you to wirelessly stream your music to a pair of compatible Bluetooth stereo headphones or speaker dock.
- Turn-by-turn navigation via TeleNav GPS Navigator (additional charges applicable).
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Design and Hardware
- 3.2-inch capacitive touchscreen (320 x 480 pixels, 16.7 million color depth) with multi-touch capabilities and proximity sensor.
- 600 MHz dual-core processor
Multimedia
- Music player compatible with MP3, WMA, and AAC.
- Video player compatible with MPEG4, WMV.
Communications & Internet
- Full messaging capabilities including SMS text, MMS picture/video and IM instant messaging (via popular services).
- Access to personal and work e-mail (supports Microsoft Exchange corporate e-mail).
- Full HTML Web browser
Memory
- 2 GB microSD card with support for optional cards up to 32 GB.
- 140 MB internal memory
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Camera
- 3.2-megapixel autofocus camera
- Video capture capabilities
More Features
- 3.5mm headphone jack
- USB 2.0 port with charging capabilities.
- Speakerphone for hands-free communication.
- Hearing Aid Compatibility: T4
Vital Statistics
The LG Optimus S weighs 4.6 ounces and measures 4.47 x 2.32 x 0.52 inches. Its 1500 mAh lithium-ion battery is rated at up to 5 hours of talk time. It runs on the 800/1900 CDMA/EV-DO Rev. A frequencies.What's in the Box
LG Optimus S handset, rechargeable battery, charger, USB cable, 2 GB microSD memory card, quick start guide
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Review of LG Optimus S Android Phone, Gray (Sprint)
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful.
Very Good Android Phone From LG.By BTM
Update 11/21/11 **DO NOT UPDATE THE ANDROID OS**
Do not update the latest Android OS. It changes some things to "make the phone more battery efficient" but in fact the menus are less attractive, texting is more difficult, auto word fill in and corrections are screwed up and the battery actually drains faster. You can revert back to the older OS just follow your carriers instructions. High marks for Sprint for having them clearly explained on their site. Otherwise, I'm still loving this phone. It's very durable. Feels substantial and comfortable in my hand. The processor and memory work just fine. People complain but there are some things you can do that I suspect they don't do. Save stuff(photos, videos, contacts, apps, etc) to a high capacity micro SD card not internal memory. Also, download an app killer app so that you can check and stop apps that are running and hogging your processor and memory. Apps do not stop after you navigate away from them. Many keep running in the background. Other things that suck your battery and make your processor slower are active wallpaper, GPS satellite & privacy settings, bluetooth and background data & auto syncing. If those and other apps(Facebook for example) are running all the time then your phone may run slower and may lock up sometimes. 3G internet browsing works great on this phone. I have a 4G Motorola Droid RAZR for work and see just a little improvement on browsing. 4G sucks your battery dry by the way. Since this phone is free with a contract I consider it a great deal for casual users. It has wi-fi and can be a hotspot for other devices.
Original Review:
This has been a very good phone for me. I've had it for several months. Originally I was hesitant and didn't think I needed a smartphone but now I love it. I particularly love the voice action Google web search and the voice action navigation. Those work very well and are extremely handy. You can also use the voice action function for texting. That's a little ironic I know but it's proved to be very useful. Browsing the internet functions very well. It doesn't have the hardware to support in-browser flash video but I don't miss that and other videos(like Youtube) play fine. I have a computer for my primary internet browsing. I'm only browsing on this phone to look up info I need(movies, products, restaurants, directions) while I'm on the go. I love how I can view my local traffic cams. I was concerned about the processor speed but I haven't noticed any problems. Angry Birds can stutter some but that may be due to the advertising banner. I also like that it has five menus that I can use to organize my apps and functions. I have them organized as games, entertainment apps, primary functions,weather & apps, office apps and internet links.
What do I not like? The voice dialing doesn't work. At all. Hopefully there will be a fix. When texting I have alot of mistypes but I haven't yet bothered to download another keyboard. There are two keyboard versions available on the phone Android and Swype. I had an LG Dare before this phone and rarely had a mistype. The phone doesn't have a flash like the Dare. Though I notice with my wife's EVO the flash totally washes everything out anyway. I don't like the Sprint ID's. I think those are totally useless and prefer to organize my five menus with personal preference in mind(see above). Another minor issue is that the battery can drain quicker if you have alot of apps and GPS enabled. I find I'm frequently opening my task killer to stop apps. That's not a Optimus problem though it's more an Android apps thing I guess.
I was concerned b/c I heard this phone referred to as "entry level" and "budget minded" but now I think those terms are misleading. This phone is packed full of features and is extremely useful. I've dropped it on concrete several times and it still works fine. I also like that it's not too big to feel overly bulky. It fits very well in one hand and in it's case on my belt. Considering it's pretty much free with a contract I consider it a spectacular value.
14 of 17 people found the following review helpful.
Good phone... already obsolete.By mkbruin
Overall snappy, good build quality, and a good version of Android (2.2 now, rumored to jump to 2.3 soon); however, there is one MAJOR flaw to this phone that simply cannot be overlooked and needs to be advertised more.
The processor in this phone is only an ARM v6, and is already obsolete. Adobe Flash requires ARM v7. The brand-spankin' new Firefox 4 Mobile requires ARM v7. These are jsut two examples of crippled functionality resulting from the outdated processor. Now, assuming that you buy this with a renewed contract for 2 years, can you live with this reduced functionality for that time?
I can't. Which is why I am trading in my 3 month old Optimus S for either an Evo or an HTC Arrive.
If you are looking for an entry Android phone, and don't care about flash player, fierfox, etc... then this is a solid workhorse phone.
17 of 22 people found the following review helpful.
Responsive, Vibrant, Durable. Simply Great.By Trancend
Being my first smart phone, the fresh and unbiased impression to the 3G experience this phone gave me was one of absolute internet bliss. It wasn't until after I got used to this phone did I realize how drastic the experience can vary from phone to phone.
In short though, it feels very well constructed, looks vibrant/clear/crisp, responds lightning fast (to both clicks and swipes), and doesn't flake out and crash or anything.
I've had it for about a week and have installed a whole bunch of apps from the market, patched it, interfaced it to my computer, coustomized the heck out of it,
and it still runs just a fast and reliable as the day I purchased it.
I digg man... I diiiig :)
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