LG GT540 Optimus Disadvantages

Introduction

We can’t be sure but it does look like LG are still feeling the Android water before taking the plunge. Or they might just be too careful not to cast doubt on long standing commitments. You know, the soon-to-be Windows Phone 7. In any case though, their first Android attempts have enough in them to get us excited. The LG GT540 is not the kind of phone to make big headlines but fresh smartphone converts wouldn’t want a big-fuss, high-maintenance gadget anyway.

LG GT540 Optimus official photos
The 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.
Update 30 Sept: The rollout of the Android 2.1 update for the LG GT540 Optimus has started in Europe. Check out our scoop and first impressions in our blog.

Key features

Quad-band GSM and dual-band 3G (with HSDPA) support
3" resistive touchscreen of HVGA resolution
Android OS v1.6 (now upgradeable to 2.1, Sept 2010)
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
139 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

Main disadvantages

Poor sunlight legibility
No video-call camera
No Flash support for the web browser
No voice dialing
Video recording maxes out at VGA@17fps

Pet-named Optimus, the LG GT540 aims to give first time smartphone users the right balance of features in a friendly package. That’s really easier said than done. The GT540 is an entry-level smartphone and LG have no problem saying it out loud. It doesn’t look though like they’re lowering people’s expectations to give the phone an easier ride.

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