LG Optimus GT540

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LG has been relatively quiet on the Android market. The LG Optimus GT540 is the second smartphone with the platform by the manufacturer, and it comes in a quite futuristic form, kind of reminding us of the Batmobile. However, functionality and experience quality often come first in the users’ wish lists. Get ready to see if the Optimus GT540 will ultimately rise victorious like a true Optimus Prime, or will eventually fall in the battle for the love of customers.

lg-optimus-gt540The LG GT540 will not aim at the top-end where Motorola, Samsung, Sony Ericsson and HTC are battling it out, but will target more sensible users instead. Well-rounded connectivity and good design, with just the right touch of extravagance, will certainly open doors for the GT540. It can count of course on our warm reception but the exit will be entirely up to its performance.

Key Features:

  • Quad-band GSM and dual-band 3G (with HSDPA) support
  • 3″ resistive touchscreen of HVGA resolution
  • Android OS v1.6
  • Accelerometer for auto screen rotate
  • 3 megapixel autofocus camera
  • Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g and GPS receiver, digital compass
  • Bluetooth 2.1 with A2DP
  • 150 MB internal memory
  • Hot-swappable microSD card slot (supporting card with capacity of up to 16GB)
  • Standard microUSB port and Mass Storage mode
  • Social networking service integration
  • DivX/XviD video support
  • Stereo FM radio with RDS

There’s a dedicated camera button, volume rockers and mini USB port located on the sides of the device and a 3.5mm jack situated on top for all your musical needs. Although the LG Optimus GT540 runs on Android 1.6, which traditionally only allows three homscerens, the LG UI allows you to add up to seven. You can customise these with all the widgets, apps, bookmarks, folders and contacts you like. For instance, the SNS application on the LG Optimus is a refreshing addition, bringing all your important social networking accounts together in one place, such as Twitter, Facebook and Bebo.

LG Electronics launched a Smart Phone LG GT540 in the LG Optimus series in the affordable price range of Rs 12,990.