Manage updates with the Download AppLG Optimus S - charcoal (Sprint)
Manufacturer: LG Part number: LG670KIT
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- Bottom Line:
- The LG Optimus S is an affordable yet full-featured Android smartphone for Sprint, but we did wish the call quality were better.
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CNET editors' review
LG Optimus S - charcoal (Sprint) price range: $49.99 - $94.99
- Reviewed by: Nicole Lee
- Reviewed on: 11/15/2010
The good: The LG Optimus S has an attractive, slim profile with features that include GPS, EV-DO Rev. A, and Wi-Fi with tethering capabilities. It also has a 3.2-megapixel camera and it ships with Android 2.2.
The bad: The LG Optimus S' slower processor means it doesn't have Flash video in the browser. The camera doesn't have HD video capture or an LED flash. Call quality was mixed.
The bottom line: The LG Optimus S is an affordable yet full-featured Android smartphone for Sprint, but we did wish the call quality were better.
User reviews
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So annoying! Hate it!
by SuzyWes on January 1, 2012
Pros: Android. Touch screen. Free
Cons: It's so hard to type with the touch screen keyboard. I'm constantly messing up and having to go back. It's slow. I've had mine for about 7 months and recently it's had trouble charging. Sometimes it freezes up and I have to take out the battery
1 out of 1 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Disappointing, turned me off smart phones.
by mfholland on September 21, 2011
Pros: It does make phone calls, send and receive text and email (though with a time lag).
Cons: Poor media audio.
Some basic functionality issues - a voice dialer that requires on screen confirmation? Really?Summary: My first smart phone, and I was shocked at what seem to be simple functions that just come up short. I'll be going back to a nice phone that ...
Summary: My first smart phone, and I was shocked at what seem to be simple functions that just come up short. I'll be going back to a nice phone that just makes phone calls. Too many hassles to compensate for all the bells and whistles of android.
Very poor audio from the media player - have to turn up the car stereo ALL THE WAY to match the 50% level of the CD player.
Clock can't display weather unless I force it, then it doesn't always remember/can't find my location.
Battery more than half gone after 12 hours idling in my pocket, so nightly charging is essential.
LG refuses to provide any tech support - are either ignorant of the phone's abilities or disinterested in customer service, or both.
Calendar sync resets all reminders to 24 hours.
Camera zoom is just enlargement - reducing resolution of zoomed photos.
Voice dialing won't - stops for a confirmation touch - so what's the point of voice dialing?
Did I mention the anemic media player?
Poor reception - sitting in one place calls go to voice mail one time, ring through the next.
The Gingerbread upgrade resulted in adding: won't talk to Windows 7 or XP, SD card keeps dismounting, audio jack stopped working, location feature more spotty.1 out of 1 users found this user opinion helpful.
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its an okay phone
by trakys17 on September 15, 2011
Pros: Android powered
Full touch screenCons: Lags sometimes
Summary: its an okay phone, Ive had it for almost a year now and yes Ive had problems with the phone. Its lags up from time to time and doesnt gets ...
Summary: its an okay phone, Ive had it for almost a year now and yes Ive had problems with the phone. Its lags up from time to time and doesnt gets any service, but thats due to the cariier, sprint. But its a good phone, its powered by andriod which makes it nice and also the full touch screen is nice. Its pretty durable too, ive dropped it countless times and only tiny scratches on the back cover, nothing significant to the actual screen part of the phone. in all i give this a good rating due to its lags and service restrictions.
1 out of 1 users found this user opinion helpful.
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EXCELLENT ANDROID ON THE MARKET
by popularBYdemand on August 22, 2011
Pros: camera has great resolution, excellent battery life.
Cons: sometimes to rarely it freezes but almost never.
must charge daily .
NO LED flash.
needs more than 2gb SDSummary: For the price it's defiantly the best Android phone I've had. I only wish there was a flash. Hopefully the next version will have video chat capability. I ...
Summary: For the price it's defiantly the best Android phone I've had. I only wish there was a flash. Hopefully the next version will have video chat capability. I can not live with out my phone!!!
1 out of 1 users found this user opinion helpful.
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P.O.S PHONE!!!
by phishman8 on August 14, 2011
Pros: I like the size and screen.
Cons: This phone freezes and locks up so much it can ruin your life. I frequently have periods of time were I am just thankful no emergency has come up. It has been a full day and I still can not even get my phone to fully boot. I have been sleeping using the a
Summary: This phone is risky and a P.O.S!!!!
Summary: This phone is risky and a P.O.S!!!!
1 out of 1 users found this user opinion helpful.
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DON"T BUY THIS PHONE UNLESS YOU WANT PROBLEMS!
by gracieandlilly on July 25, 2011
Pros: Multiple choice such as internet.
Cons: slow and it freezes alot! Once you have the contract, Sprint doesn't do much for you, so you are on your own.
Summary: none
Summary: none
1 out of 1 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Entry Level
by metalkin2u on July 23, 2011
Pros: Does all Android functions, nice camera, easy to use, speak to text works well, light, decent battery life
Cons: slow processor, not near enough internal memory - by the time they use over half for programs for the phone you only get 128mb, alot of programs dont go to SD cards
Summary: entry level android, good starter phone for the price. good stepping stone to a better android like HTC
Summary: entry level android, good starter phone for the price. good stepping stone to a better android like HTC
1 out of 1 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Excellent smartphone offered by sprint
by narn3049 on July 22, 2011
Pros: The phone is loaded with tons of tools and options and runs android which is a very good system
Cons: One small con would be that calls sometimes drop, and sometimes email wont open due to the lack of 3g in my area. thats only sprint- so goes on my rating of them.
1 out of 1 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Its Okay But It Could Be Better
by miss2fly on July 3, 2011
Pros: tHE INTERNET IS FAST BUT NOT AS FAST AS 4G
Cons: The space is HORRIBLE.
Summary: The phone is okay but I think it could be WAY better! It dies to quickly when you use the internet or apps that internet is needed. The speed is ...
Summary: The phone is okay but I think it could be WAY better! It dies to quickly when you use the internet or apps that internet is needed. The speed is excellent thou.
1 out of 1 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Fine for it's price
by weakweaksauce on June 24, 2011
Pros: The phone is very cheap and is fairly decent on how it handles data speed. Battery is pretty good in comparison to other smart phones I have had in the past. Surprisingly resilient.
Cons: Storage capacity is sub par for what I need and I end up deleting all my call logs and text messages to clear up enough space to receive one pending text message. Had to pull the battery a few times as well because the screen would go black and the phone
Summary: I've had the phone Since mid December and it has held up pretty well, if you are looking a good cheap phone or if this is your first smart ...
Summary: I've had the phone Since mid December and it has held up pretty well, if you are looking a good cheap phone or if this is your first smart phone, it should be just fine. If you intend on using a lot of data or want a whole bunch of apps, save up for a better phone.
1 out of 1 users found this user opinion helpful.
Specifications
- Manufacturer: LG
- Part number: LG670KIT
- Description: The LG Optimus S gets all the time-saving goodies of the Android 2.2 - speed, simplicity, and apps like Google Voice actions that make online search, shopping, and music just an easy voice command. Its large and inviting 3.2" touch screen is perfect for smartphone newbies.
General
- Packaged Quantity 1
- Product Type Smartphone
- Form Factor Touch
- Phone Design PDA
- Integrated Components GPS receiver,
Digital camera,
Digital player,
Voice recorder - Width 2.32 in
- Depth 0.52 in
- Height 4.47 in
- Weight 4.6 oz
- Body Color Charcoal
Cellular
- Technology CDMA2000 1X
- Band CDMA2000 1X 1900/800
- Mobile Broadband Generation 3G
- Service Provider Sprint Nextel
- Operating System Android 2.2 OS
- Input Device(s) Touch sensitive screen , Capacitive
Messaging & Internet
- Cellular Messaging Services MMS,
SMS - Instant Messaging Services Google Talk
- Supported Social Networks and Blogs MySpace,
Twitter,
Flickr,
Facebook - Messaging & Data Features Microsoft PowerPoint support,
Microsoft Excel support,
Microsoft Word support,
PDF support - Downloadable Content Applications,
Games - Mobile Services Sprint Music Store,
Sprint Music,
YouTube,
Gmail,
Google Search,
NASCAR Sprint Cup MobileSM,
Sprint TV,
Sprint ID,
Google Play Communications
- Data Transmission EV-DO
- Wireless Interface IEEE 802.11,
Bluetooth 2.1 EDR - Communication Features Internet browser,
Mobile Email client Phone Features
- Phone Functions Voice control,
Call timer,
Conference call,
Flight mode,
Speakerphone,
Voice dialing,
Vibrating alert - Polyphonic Ringer Yes
- Additional Features TTY compatible,
Widgets support Organizer
- Personal Information Management Synchronization with PC,
Calendar,
Calculator,
Reminder,
Alarm clock Media Player
- Supported Digital Audio Standards AAC +,
MP3,
WMA,
AAC Processor
- Type QUALCOMM MSM7627
- Clock Speed 600 MHz
Memory
- Supported Flash Memory Cards microSDHC - up to 32 GB
Digital Camera
- Sensor Resolution 3.2 megapixels
- Focus Adjustment Automatic
- Features Video recording
Navigation System
- GPS Navigation GPS receiver
- Navigation Software & Services Sprint Navigation,
Google Maps Display
- Type LCD display - Color
- Diagonal Size 3.2 in
- Display Resolution 320 x 480 pixels
- Color Depth 24-bit (16.7 million colors)
- Features Wallpaper
Connections
- Connector Type Micro-USB
Battery
- Technology Lithium polymer
- Capacity 1500 mAh
- Run Time Details Talk ( CDMA ) - up to 300 min
Miscellaneous
- Compliant Standards HAC(Hearing Aid Compatible)
- Included Accessories Power adapter , Power adapter,
USB cable - Also Included microSD - 2 GB
Product series
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LG Optimus S - charcoal (Sprint)
Manufacturer: LG
Specs: Sprint Nextel,
CDMA2000 1X,
Up to 300 min,
With digital camera / digital player,
4.6 oz,
3.2 megapixels,
3.2 in -
LG Optimus S - purple (Sprint)
Manufacturer: LG
Specs: Sprint Nextel,
CDMA2000 1X,
Up to 300 min,
With digital camera / digital player,
4.6 oz,
3.2 megapixels,
3.2 in
Manufacturer info
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