LG touch screens are nothing new. A successful LG touch screen on Android, is something we have yet to see. Does the LG Optimus One have what it takes?
The Optimus one is an improvement on the previous Optimus GT540 as it is both cheaper and offers a newer version of the Android operating system. Specifications wise however it is more of the same, with both models offering a 3.2 inch display, and 3 megapixel camera, which is hardly anything worth writing home about.
Nevertheless, the selling point of the Optimus One is definitely its affordability; available for around £200 sim free, or free with a £20 a month contract. For an entry level device though, it is packed full of smart phone features, all thanks to running on Android. Whether it is access to a number of email accounts that you might have, or if you’re simply lost and need to boot up Google maps; which come with advanced features such as layering and ‘My Maps’, the Optimus one can do it. Also take into consideration the release of plenty of good apps on the Android Market and you have an entry level smart phone that can cater to most of your daily needs.
However, with all the cheap and cheery fun the phone has to offer, there are some drawbacks. The biggest of which, would have to be the low resolution screen. Although Android does web browsing well, it is tarnished by the low resolution screen the Optimus One offers, which makes reading text when viewing a web page, difficult. This low resolution also prevents the phone from supporting Flash Player.
Aesthetically the phone is bland, and LG’s user interface can look clumsy, especially in comparison to other devices on the market. If you can look past this though, you definitely have a cheap and powerful smart phone in your hands, that is ideal for users new to either Android or Smart phones.



