If you are new to the world of smartphones, and want to start off with one that is easy to use, but which still has lots of features, then the LG Optimus GT540 is perfect for you. To say it is a smartphone for technophobes is harsh, but it is definitely easier to get grips with than most other smartphones. Even if you have never used a smartphone before, you will be able to be up and running with the LG Optimus GT540 in just a day.
The main hardware inside the phone is fairly basic, but more than adequate for non-power users. It runs off a 600MHz Qualcomm MSM7227 processor and has 130MB of internal storage. You can expand the storage space up to 32GB if you want to though, using a MicroSD card. The battery life is better than average. It uses a powerful lithium ion battery, meaning that you can use it for days without needing to re-charge it.
If you want a smartphone for taking pictures and watching / recording videos, then you will not be disappointed with the LG Optimus GT540. Both the hardware and software make the capturing, editing and managing of files easy and fun. There is an in-built 3 megapixel camera and a clear, crisp 420×320 pixel display. The phone’s camera is a cut above a standard point and click camera, with facial recognition and action detection being just a couple of the helpful features. The included software allows you to cut, edit, add voiceovers / music, etc. easily enough.
Social networking is at the forefront of the design of the phone, and testament to that is the social network manager. The social network manager is easily accessed from the home screen and gives you the ability to connect to a number of social networking sites with multiple accounts. Also, due to the phone running on the Google developed Android platform, you only have to login once to connect to sites such as YouTube, Gmail, Gtalk, and Google Maps. There are also a huge number of downloadable applications available online.
To sum up, the LG Optimus GT540 is an entry-level smartphone designed with a specific market in mind. Though it does not make bold statements about its ability to compete with higher end products, it does offer new users to smartphone technology the chance to pick up and learn the basics before diving into the deep end with a more expensive offering from another manufacturer. Simply put, it is a perfect first step for first time users.
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