LG GT540
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The LG GT540 Optimus, also known as the LG GT540 Swift and the LG Loop GT540, is a mid-level Android smartphone
designed and manufactured by LG Electronics
. Released running Android 1.6 Donut, the device can be officially upgraded to Android 2.1 Eclair via an LG software release. ComX helped to make an unofficial version of Android 2.3 to the LG GT540.
The GT540 is designed for first time smartphone users and is available in four colors: black, white, pink and silver. First announced in April, 2010 and first sold in June, 2010, the GT540 is available from wireless service providers worldwide. Reviews for the device have been generally positive. Although the phone lacks cutting edge hardware, reviewers have found that the device performs well considering its reasonable price.
designed and manufactured by LG Electronics
. The GT540 Optimus ships with Android 1.6 Donut, but can be officially upgraded to Android 2.1 Eclair via an LG software release. Android enthusiasts have created unofficial updates that allow the GT540 to run Android 2.2 Froyo and Android 2.3 Gingerbread.
LG designed the GT540 for first time smartphone users, marketing the device under the slogan "Optimal performance for first time smartphone users." The device is available in four colors: black, white, pink and silver. First announced on April 27, 2010 and first sold in June, 2010, the device is now available worldwide.
TechRadar commented, "Given that it's free on £15 a month contracts, you don't really have the right to expect top notch features. And, taking that into consideration, we have to say that the LG Optimus GT540 is a nicely rounded phone." Although the reviewer added that "there's nothing outstanding about it, but the features fit together well enough." Electricpig.co.uk was slightly less enthusiastic. While the reviewer praised the phone's "surprisingly pleasant media skills", the reviewer also criticized the device's resistive touch screen and preferred the older LG GW620 in some respects.
Smartphone
A smartphone is a high-end mobile phone built on a mobile computing platform, with more advanced computing ability and connectivity than a contemporary feature phone. The first smartphones were devices that mainly combined the functions of a personal digital assistant and a mobile phone or camera...
designed and manufactured by LG Electronics
LG Electronics
LG Electronics is a global electronics and telecommunications company headquartered in Yeouido, Seoul, South Korea. The company operates its business through five divisions: mobile communications, home entertainment, home appliance, air conditioning and business solution...
. Released running Android 1.6 Donut, the device can be officially upgraded to Android 2.1 Eclair via an LG software release. ComX helped to make an unofficial version of Android 2.3 to the LG GT540.
The GT540 is designed for first time smartphone users and is available in four colors: black, white, pink and silver. First announced in April, 2010 and first sold in June, 2010, the GT540 is available from wireless service providers worldwide. Reviews for the device have been generally positive. Although the phone lacks cutting edge hardware, reviewers have found that the device performs well considering its reasonable price.
Description
The GT540 Optimus, also known as the GT540 Swift and the Loop GT540, is a mid-level Android smartphoneSmartphone
A smartphone is a high-end mobile phone built on a mobile computing platform, with more advanced computing ability and connectivity than a contemporary feature phone. The first smartphones were devices that mainly combined the functions of a personal digital assistant and a mobile phone or camera...
designed and manufactured by LG Electronics
LG Electronics
LG Electronics is a global electronics and telecommunications company headquartered in Yeouido, Seoul, South Korea. The company operates its business through five divisions: mobile communications, home entertainment, home appliance, air conditioning and business solution...
. The GT540 Optimus ships with Android 1.6 Donut, but can be officially upgraded to Android 2.1 Eclair via an LG software release. Android enthusiasts have created unofficial updates that allow the GT540 to run Android 2.2 Froyo and Android 2.3 Gingerbread.
LG designed the GT540 for first time smartphone users, marketing the device under the slogan "Optimal performance for first time smartphone users." The device is available in four colors: black, white, pink and silver. First announced on April 27, 2010 and first sold in June, 2010, the device is now available worldwide.
Reception
The LG GT540 received a generally positive reception.TechRadar commented, "Given that it's free on £15 a month contracts, you don't really have the right to expect top notch features. And, taking that into consideration, we have to say that the LG Optimus GT540 is a nicely rounded phone." Although the reviewer added that "there's nothing outstanding about it, but the features fit together well enough." Electricpig.co.uk was slightly less enthusiastic. While the reviewer praised the phone's "surprisingly pleasant media skills", the reviewer also criticized the device's resistive touch screen and preferred the older LG GW620 in some respects.