LG Optimus Slider (Virgin Mobile)
Manufacturer: LG Part number: OPTIMUSSLIDERVMB
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LG Optimus Slider (Virgin Mobile) price range: $89.99
- Reviewed by: Lynn La
- Edited by: Kent German
- Reviewed on: 05/18/2012
- Released on: 10/17/2011
The good: The LG Optimus Slider has a spacious keyboard, little to no bloatware, and a responsive touch screen.
The bad: The LG Optimus Slider is bulky, even as a slider phone. Camera quality is poor.
The bottom line: If you like a real keyboard on a no-contract, reasonably priced handset, the LG Optimus Slider is a good contender. Just remember its low specs and boxy build.
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7 stars
For a prepaid - great - including stellar call quality.
by mrtoberman100 on November 22, 2011
Pros: It's a android with the latest version, what else can I say? I'm in a 3G area, downloaded opera mobile so it's fine for internet use. It seems tha call quality gets sacrificed but it was of high importance to me, and I was not dissapointed.
Cons: Like all androids, battery is issue. But if you turn off the stuff that drains it by disabling data then it's fine. It is a bit heavy but with the physical keyboard it makes up for it. Camera is average, but it's a phone, I have a digital camera.
Summary: I highly recommend. It was at my price point, gave me the unlimited on a prepaid no contract and I got an above average android phone with crisp call quality....
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Summary: I highly recommend. It was at my price point, gave me the unlimited on a prepaid no contract and I got an above average android phone with crisp call quality.
Updated on Nov 22, 2011
Made an error, what I meant to say was that it seems call quality gets sacrificed with the fancier phones, but this one has great call quality I was not dissapointed.
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10 stars
compact 1 hand swype and type too!
by yanrene on September 23, 2012
Pros: Owned a PPC 6700 & PPC6800. one handed swype an keyboard top notch browser +++
Cons: It currently lacks the spell check built into WM 6
Summary: This device combines smooth internet and great texting operated without a stylus! While android gingerbread will not continue forever it may keep current use of newer apps.
Summary: This device combines smooth internet and great texting operated without a stylus! While android gingerbread will not continue forever it may keep current use of newer apps.
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- Manufacturer: LG
- Part number: OPTIMUSSLIDERVMB
- Description: Marketing description is not available.
General
- Packaged Quantity 1
- Product Type Smartphone
- Form Factor Slider - Full keyboard,
Touch screen - Phone Design PDA
- Integrated Components GPS receiver,
Digital camera,
Digital player,
Voice recorder - Width 2.32 in
- Depth 0.58 in
- Height 4.53 in
- Weight 5.5 oz
Cellular
- Technology CDMA2000 1X
- Band CDMA 800/1900 (Dual Band)
- Mobile Broadband Generation 3G
- Service Provider Virgin Mobile
- Operating System Google Android 2.3
- Application Software ThinkFree Mobile,
Virgin Mobile Live,
Polaris Office,
Google Places - Input Device(s) QWERTY keyboard , Capacitive,
Touch sensitive screen Messaging & Internet
- Cellular Messaging Services MMS,
SMS - Instant Messaging Services Google Talk
- Supported Email Protocols POP3,
IMAP4 - Supported Social Networks and Blogs MySpace,
Twitter,
Facebook - Messaging & Data Features Microsoft PowerPoint support,
Microsoft Excel support,
Microsoft Word support - Mobile Services Google Music,
YouTube,
Gmail,
Google Search,
Google Search by Voice,
Yahoo! Mail,
Google Calendar,
Google Quick Search Box,
Google Latitude,
Google Play Communications
- Data Transmission EV-DO
- Wireless Interface IEEE 802.11,
Bluetooth 3.0 - Bluetooth Profiles Hands Free Profile (HFP),
Headset Profile (HSP) - Communication Features Internet browser,
Mobile Email client Phone Features
- Phone Functions Call timer,
Conference call,
Flight mode,
Speakerphone,
Vibrating alert - Polyphonic Ringer Yes
- Sensors Proximity sensor,
Accelerometer - Additional Features Text-to-Speech (text recognition),
E-911 compliant,
Software updates FOTA (Firmware Over The Air),
TTY compatible,
Widgets support,
Intelligent typing (SWYPE) Organizer
- Personal Information Management Synchronization with PC,
Calendar,
Calculator,
Reminder,
Alarm clock Media Player
- Supported Digital Audio Standards M4A,
MP3,
MIDI,
Ogg Vorbis,
AAC,
AMR
Processor
- Clock Speed 800 MHz
Memory
- RAM 512 MB
- ROM 512 MB
- Supported Flash Memory Cards microSDHC - up to 32 GB
Digital Camera
- Sensor Resolution 3.2 megapixels
- Focus Adjustment Automatic
- Digital Zoom 4
- Special Effects Aqua,
Sketch,
Negative,
Sepia - White Balance Automatic,
Presets - Features Video recording,
Geo-tagging,
Macro function Navigation System
- GPS Navigation GPS receiver
- Navigation Software & Services TeleNav GPS Navigator,
Google Maps,
Google Maps Navigation Display
- Type LCD display - Color
- Diagonal Size 3.2 in
- Multi-language Menu Yes
- Display Languages English,
Spanish - Features Wallpaper,
Backlit Connections
- Connector Type Headset jack - Mini-phone 3.5 mm,
USB Miscellaneous
- Compliant Standards HAC(Hearing Aid Compatible)
- Included Accessories Power adapter , Power adapter
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