LG officially unveiled the Optimus One and Optimus Chic, a pair of Android 2.2 handsets. The Optimus One was a full Google experience device focused on services and features; the Optimus Chic leaned toward design. LG left pricing and availability to individual carriers. Details were shared via LG’s YouTube channel.
Optimus One (LG-P500)
Billed as “the perfect entry point for prospective smartphone owners,” the Optimus One featured a 3.2-inch HVGA touchscreen, a 600MHz processor, a 3.0-megapixel camera, and 170MB internal memory with a 2GB card included and support up to 32GB. Other specs included WiFi 802.11 b/g, Bluetooth 2.1+EDR, FM Radio, A-GPS, and a 1500mAh battery. An exclusive LG App Advisor app recommended 10 applications every two weeks to help new users get the most out of their handsets. The Optimus One was set to launch on 120 wireless providers across 90+ countries starting in October.
Optimus Chic (LG-E720)
Despite the name, the Optimus Chic was no lightweight. Standout features included a 600MHz CPU, 3.2-inch touchscreen, 5-megapixel camera, and 150MB user memory. Touch-sensitive buttons, remote PC management, LG Air Sync for wireless cloud syncing of photos and contacts, and DLNA support for sharing multimedia rounded out the package. The Optimus Chic was set for Europe in November, followed by Asia-Pacific markets.
