The LG Optimus S, a solid, entry-level offering from Sprint, will be available on Sunday.
The Optimus S sports:
- Android 2.2 (Froyo)
- 3.2-inch screen
- 3.2MP camera
- microSD card slot (up to 32GB)
- Mobile hotspot capability
It will only be available in Charcoal on Sunday; if you want the Purple version you'll have to wait until November 21st. The Optimus S is a low-end offering that is aimed at consumers transitioning to their first smartphone. Here is a quote from LG:
“LG partnered with Sprint to deliver a handset that would empower first-time smartphone users to discover the changing mobile phone marketplace.”
The phone will be $49.99 with a 2-year contract (after a $100 mail-in rebate). If you've been waiting for the Optimus S, the wait is over on Sunday. [Sprint]
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