A Preview of the LG Optimus Pro
We all know by now that 'Pro' in mobile terms means a physical keypad, as demonstrated perfectly by the Samsung Galaxy Pro and Motorola Pro. It looks like LG will be next to jump on the QWERTY keyboard bandwagon, if the leaked LG Optimus Pro is anything to go by.
According to leaked specifications, the so-called Optimus Pro will be the first of LG's handsets to run Android 2.3 (Gingerbread) - with the Optimus 2X still lagging behind with Android 2.2. This means the business-focussed smartphone will come with an enhanced user interface, one-touch word selection copy and paste, and all the usual pre-loaded goodies (Google Search, Talk Maps).
These can be accessed through its 2.8-inch capacitive touchscreen, will will no doubt come dressed in LG's Optimus UI. You'll also find a 3 megapixel rear-facing camera (without flash), a built-in media player with FM radio, and a 1500mAh battery. It's also rumoured to come with WiFi connectivity - although there's currently no mention of HSDPA speeds.
The handset's pricing is still to be confirmed, although it's likely to fetch around £150 SIM free.
A full review will be published here once the phone has been released.
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LG Optimus Pro Specifications
Size
119.5mm x 59.7mm x 12.9mm
Weight
129 grams
Display
Full capacitive touch screen
Type: TFT LCD
Size: 2.8 inches
Resolution: 320 x 240
Input
Keyboard: QWERTY
Operating System
Android 2.3.3
Interface: LG Optimus UI
Storage
Internal: 512MB
External: microSD up to 32GB
Included: 2GB microSD card
Miscellaneous
CPU: 800MHz
A-GPS with maps
Internet
Data Speed
Up to 3.6 Mbps download speed
Data Protocols
3G, HSDPA
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi: IEEE 802.11 b/g/n
Connectivity
Audio: 3.5mm stereo jack
Data: Standard microUSB
Quad Band
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
Bluetooth
Bluetooth 3
A2DP for wireless stereo headsets
Camera
3.0 megapixel camera
640p Video Recording
At 24 fps
Power
Battery Capacity: 1500 mAh
Talk Time: 240 minutes
Standby Time: 100 hours
Multimedia
Radio: FM with RDS
Audio supported formats
Playback: MP3, AAC, AAC+, AAC-LC, AMR-NB, WMA, WAV
Recording: Supported
Video supported formats
Playback: H.263, H.264, MP4, DivX, XviD, WMV
Recording: Supported
Social
Social Networking Features
Twitter and Facebook Widgets
Email Access