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T-Mobile G2x 4G Android Phone (T-Mobile)
 | T-Mobile G2x 4G Android Phone (T-Mobile) 3.0 out of 5 from 54 user reviews. |
Technical Details
- Google integration with preloaded Android Apps
- Android 2.2 operating system (Froyo), upgradeable to 2.3 (Gingerbread)
- 8.0-megapixel rear-facing autofocus camera with LED flash
- Full HTML web browser with Flash 10.1 support
- What's in the Box: LG G2x handset, standard battery, charger, USB cable, quick start guide, user manual.
Product Description of T-Mobile G2x 4G Android Phone (T-Mobile)
The best technology never makes you think about it. It's just always brilliant. When you're on the go, you want all your forms of entertainment just as accessible as when you're at home. Movies, TV shows, music from your playlist, games. The G2x by LG, with its dual-core processor, gives you everything you want, including blur-speed browsing and unmatched multitasking capabilities. Including blur-speed browsing and unmatched multitasking. View larger |
Share Anything Anywhere
Take your digital life on the go and share your favorite music, movies, and photos thanks to T-Mobile's SmartShare capability. SmartShare uses the DLNA functionality of the LG G2x to share content across wirelessly connected HDTVs, PCs, and more. An HDMI audio/video port enables you to output pictures, slides and videos in true 1080p HD quality using an HDMI cable. Featuring an 8 MP camera with 1080p and 3D video recording. View larger |
Accelerated Multitasking
The supercharged G2x delivers up to 100% higher performance when running multiple apps concurrently with web browsing, file downloading, audio streaming, and background data syncs.Fastest Web Browsing
With Flash 10.1 support, separate CPU processing, and T-Mobile's blazing fast 4G network, the G2x powers a faster and richer media experience for web browsing that you'll see right away.Extreme Gaming
The NVIDIA Tegra 2 accelerates gaming and delivers a smooth experience with faster frame rates, console-quality graphics, and a high level of interactivity on the G2x's 4.0" capacitive touchscreen. You can play longer too--low power consumption keeps the fun coming.Advanced Imaging
With a 1.3 MP front-facing camera for video chat, an 8.0 MP rear-facing camera with flash for high-quality image capture, and 1080p HD and 3D video recording, G2x captures life's special moments and creates memories that are almost as good as being there.Vital Statistics
The LG G2x weighs 4.9 ounces and measures 4.88 x 2.49 x 0.43 inches. Its 1500 mAh lithium-ion battery is rated at up to 300 minutes of talk time, and up to 280 hours (11+ days) of standby time. It runs on the 850/900/1800/1900 MHz GSM/GPRS/EDGE frequencies as well as 1700/2100 MHz Quad-Band GSM and Dual-Band UMTS networks.What's in the Box
LG G2x handset, standard battery, charger, USB cable, quick start guide, user manual.
Google Integration
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Connectivity & Hardware
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Android Operating System
The LG G2x runs the latest Android operating system--OS 2.2 (aka, Froyo)--which provides a faster 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 new enhancements, including an improved onscreen QWERTY keyboard, full push corporate e-mail, and support for 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.With integrated Google technology, the LG G2x brings one-touch access to the popular Google mobile services millions use every day, including Google Search by voice, Google Maps with Street View, GTalk instant messaging (with presence capabilities), YouTube, and Picasa. The LG G2x also provides easy access to both personal and corporate e-mail, calendars, and contacts supported by Exchange Server and Gmail. And through Android Market, you'll get access to thousands of useful applications, widgets, and fun games to download and install on your phone, with many more apps being added every day.
T-Mobile Network Features
High-Speed Data Connectivity via T-Mobile's 3G/4G NetworkThis phone is compatible with T-Mobile's UMTS/HSDPA/HSPA+ 3G/4G network, which operates on the 1700/2100 MHz AWS spectrum, and it can achieve theoretical download speeds of up to 21 Mbps. It's designed to automatically connect to the best available network (4G, 3G, or GSM/GPRS/EDGE) to provide faster data speeds when accessing the Web.
In areas where the 3G/4G network is not available, you'll continue to receive service on the via T-Mobile's EDGE network (which stands for "Enhanced Data Rates for Global Evolution"). This high-speed, mobile data and Internet access technology is fast enough to support a wide range of advanced data services (with average data speeds between 75-135Kbps), including full picture and video messaging, high-speed color Internet access, and e-mail on the go.
T-Mobile's Expanding, Super-Fast 4G Mobile Broadband Network
As of February, 2011, T-Mobile has upgraded its traditional 3G network to HSPA+ 4G in 200 major metropolitan areas across the U.S.--cover 200 million people across the country--with plans to continue rolling out this network upgrade throughout 2011. With typical download speeds that are on par with or faster than competing 4G technologies, T-Mobile's HSPA+ network provides fast data speeds--up to 3 times faster than AT&T and Verizon's standard 3G networks--while allowing simultaneous voice and data capabilities for the ultimate wireless voice and data experience. You'll enjoy faster Web browsing, uninterrupted video streaming, and quicker app downloads.
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Swype Keyboard
An alternative to the Android virtual keyboard, the Swype virtual keyboard allows you to input text by swiping the finger with one continuous finger or stylus motion across the screen keyboard. Based on testing, speed and accuracy are equal to or better than the traditional keyboard-tapping method. You can activate the Swype keyboard by pressing and holding in a text field, wait for popup to appear, click Input Method, and then select Swype.
In the image to the right, the word "quick" was generated from tracing the path shown above in a fraction of a second, by roughly aiming to pass through the letters of the word. A key advantage to Swype is that there is no need to be very accurate, enabling very rapid text entry.
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Review of T-Mobile G2x 4G Android Phone (T-Mobile)
Customer Reviews
Most helpful customer reviews
66 of 69 people found the following review helpful.
Almost perfect, just give it time.By William B. Partridge
This is easily one of the best phones on the market currently. It's running mostly stock Android (LG replaced the camera app and there's a decent amount of bloatware [see below]), blazing fast (dual-core, faster than the Atrix), with 4G connectivity, all topped off with a very nice IPS display. What you might not like is the form factor, but that's really a personal preference. If you're on T-Mobile and you don't need a keyboard (G2) then this is clearly the winner.
What's not to like, from a more objective standpoint, is what's done in replacement of stock Android. For instance the camera app is a bit clunky and feels undone. Secondly that bloatware (AppPack, NFS SHIFT, Highlight, T-Mobile Mall, TeleNav GPS, T-Mboile TV, T-Mobile chat/Qik, ETC) can't all be removed easily. This is what I assume is to blame for the unit not shipping with the latest version of Android (2.3/Gingerbread). These are the things that keep it from being perfect IMO. Hopefully with time it will get updated to 2.3 (T-Mobile recently said "Soon") and the software bugs will get worked out with the camera. The bloatware can be hidden somewhat, so it's not a huge deal.
One thing to note: some reviews have complained about the screen quality, that is to say that the resolution isn't higher (e.g. qHD). It's a personal preference somewhat, but I'm actually glad they didn't use it, it adds weird sub-pixeling when viewed close up. The IPS screen will get washed out in direct sunlight though, but I think it's worth how nice the screen looks indoors.
Overall, it's a great phone and it's likely to stay competitive for the next year or so. If anything the software isn't ready for the hardware, but that will be fixed in time and it gives the impression the phone has a lot of room to grow and really impress.
14 of 15 people found the following review helpful.
Great phone. Software and hardware bugs!By Giovanni Glass
The phone has three big faults.
1. The Wifi data connection is buggy. When it works, it works great. But on occasion, it will stop sending or receiving data even though there are full bars of Wifi indicated. It doesn't matter if you turn it off, pull the battery or reboot. The device will not transfer data. Apps will assume it's disconnected. T-mobile suggested you turn on the Advanced Wifi shutoff setting to "Never". This seems to work but I imagine it kills battery life.
2. The phone I had will randomly reboot like once a day. No advanced warning. It just reboots.
3. The GPU, when running a 3D game, will run down your battery fast. Keep the phone charging when you play a game.
Minor nitpicks
1. The screen bleeds light at the edges near the back-light.
2. The battery and back cover can get really hot when you charge the phone.
3. The mini-HDMI port was loose fitting when I plugged a cable. I could never get a snug fit and thus the video signal could never stay connected consistently. Holding the phone in your hand with the HDMI cable connected would probably break the connection more often than not. I would have to fidget with the cable and port until the signal locked. I was hoping to play games with it connected or maybe watch a movie but this is extremely frustrating. LG needs to get on-board with MHL video port technology like Samsung and HTC.
The good
1. The dual core Tegra CPU is fast. I only saw lag with Firefox for Android which is still kind of beta software.
2. The GPU can play 1080p videos well. High end Tegra-based games look great.
3. The camera records 1080p video easily. Stills are high resolution at 8 megapixels. There's no option for RAW and JPG artifacts are visible up close. The custom LG photo application is better than the stock Android camera app. It can easily be fooled by bright sunlight against dark shadows. It can do panoramas! Picture to picture stills are too slow -- up to 3 seconds! You have to put it in continuous mode. Why do you need this mode? Still must be shot at the speed of the person's taps! LG needs to add an HDR mode.
4. T-Mobile 4G in NYC is around 2-3 Mbps down, 1 Mbps up.
Overall, I think this phone is a victim of bad quality control at LG and T-Mobile. This phone has great potential.
I have returned the phone and hope LG will learn their lesson about quality control!
19 of 23 people found the following review helpful.
Why wait for the iPhone 5?By Too Nerdy Tech
I bought this from T-Mobile retail for a much more expensive price - but I am still very happy with this phone...
It already has the hardware specifications of what the iPhone 5 or iPhone 4GS may have:
Dual Core CPU
8 Megapixal Camera recording in 1080p
Expandable flash memory up to 32GB...
4G is awesome! It is faster than my home and work internet!
So far I have not encountered any bugs or lock ups...
Plus the phone uses a Micro-HDMI cable output which you can easily find - and it can display what is on the phone screen to your HDTV! Other phones like the Samsung Galaxy S2 and iPhones require a proprietary cable which is much more expensive and harder to find...
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