T-Mobile announces LG Optimus T, affordable Android 2.2 device

By on Oct 6, 2010 at 9:41 PM
General October 6, 2010

Today, T-Mobile announced the addition of the LG Optimus T to its Android handset lineup. The Optimus T is being billed as an affordable, easy-to-use Android device for the masses. The press release is pretty light on specs, but we do find out that the device has a 3.2 megapixel camera, capacitive touchscreen display, and will run stock Android 2.2. The device is also a “with Google” production. The Optimus will come with a 2 GB micro-SD card and can be expanded to up to a 32 GB card. The handset will be available in burgundy or titanium and will launch in time for the holiday season. The full press release is after the break.

T-Mobile and LG Mobile Phones Offer a Simple-to-Use, Affordable Android Device for First-Time Smartphone Customers – LG Optimus T with Google

Exclusive to T-Mobile customers, LG Optimus T offers Android 2.2, Voice Actions for Android and one-touch access to popular Google services to keep customers connected while on the go

BELLEVUE, Wash. — Oct. 6, 2010 — T-Mobile USA, Inc. and LG Mobile Phones today announced the latest easy-to-use and affordably priced smartphone to join T-Mobile’s extensive Android™ portfolio, LG Optimus T™. Equipped with the latest Android platform, LG Optimus T features a responsive touch screen sleek form-factor and deep integration of Google™ services, including Voice Actions.

LG Optimus T makes staying connected to friends and family while on the go a quick, one-touch process. Using Voice Actions for Android, customers can control their Android-powered phone by speaking commands to call, text, e-mail and even find directions on a map, among other tasks. LG Optimus T also offers customers close integration with popular Google services, such as Google Search™ (also by voice), Gmail™, Google Talk™ and Google Maps™.

“This holiday season, Android smartphones will be at the top of the wish list for multiple members of the family,” said Saj Sahay, director, product management, T-Mobile USA. “With the LG Optimus T, T-Mobile is helping customers who have not yet made the transition to the world of smartphones with an easy-to-use and affordable option.”

With access to Android Market™, LG Optimus T customers can download and personalize their phone with thousands of free and paid applications. In addition, the customizable home screen, expandable up to seven panes, on the Optimus T keeps life simple by bringing what matters most upfront and center, including favorite applications and widgets. The Optimus T comes equipped with a 3.2-megapixel autofocus camera with video capture, as well as pre-installed 2 GB microSD card and support for up to 32 GB of removable memory.

“LG Optimus T allows T-Mobile users to create a smartphone experience unique to their lifestyle and everyday needs,” said Ehtisham Rabbani, corporate vice president of marketing and innovation for LG Mobile Phones. “With Google features and a stylish design, LG Optimus T is the ideal device for first-time smartphone users ready to explore the Android world.”

Availability
Offered in a Burgundy or Titanium finish, the LG Optimus T is expected to be exclusively available to T-Mobile customers this holiday season. For more information about T-Mobile products and services, please visit http://www.T-Mobile.com.

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  • PAPINYC

    Great news for all those ‘Kids’.

  • NuShrike

    Too bad it’s LG. Not only have they been having problems internally, but they’re device support history has been the worst for wear.

  • mcnotjt

    It’s a shame phones like this come with android 2.2 yet the MyTouch 3g Slide has yet to receive the update.

  • mingkee

    I may get this phone instead of “high end”.
    Even though it’s kinda basic, it has 2 “killer” features which can be appealing:
    1. mobile hotspot support (why G2 doesn’t have it?!)
    2. wifi calling (aka hotspot @home mobile)
    Hopefully the screen will be HVGA and it has 200+MB internal storage for user.

    • http://www.twitter.com/mattstkc MattSTKC

      G2 doesn’t do hotspot? Crap my lowly little MyTouch Slide does that. What are they smokin’ at T-Mobz?

  • I like it on the kitchen table

    Its interesting the title says affordable android 2.2 phone. You still have a monthly fee unless you are on prepaid in which case you pay for the entire phone up front. A 200 dollar phone can be affordable with a low monthly contract just like a free smartphone on verizon can gouge your ass.

  • ?

    another cheap ass android to flood the market…

    • …

      i agree another cheap ass phone

      • reason

        def another buy one get one free to flood the market..

  • Dave

    in the whole scheme of things i just dont get why anyone would not buy the $200 phone and instead buy the $100 phone that is already outdated. you are about the spend at least $60 a month on service.. how can you not afford another $100 up front?

    • pphead

      i agree if you can affored a 30dollar data plan , then you can afford a decent phone !

      • http://www.twitter.com/mattstkc MattSTKC

        The iPhone bills itself as easy to use. All the Verizon Droid ads can seem overwhelming and complex to those not too technically inclined. This is the carrier’s piss poor way of making a “simpler” Android Device because they don’t know how to market to the average non-technophile

    • Robert

      It’s the same as someone buying anything really. Think about it, why would someone pay $700 for a 42″ TV when for $100 or $200 more they could get 46″ TV, or before smartphones became big why did someone buy a cheap flip phone instead of shelling out an extra $50 for the flip phone with more specs? For some it’s the up front cost, especially if they’re buying multiple phones for the family. It could also be preference, maybe they don’t like how big the other phone is or don’t need all of the features being offered on the other device, which in some cases is barely much and sometimes less actually. There’s always going to be a customer for every type of handset and just because we like the phones with the best specs, bigger displays or whatever, someone else may want something else based on their wants and/or needs.

  • Mgl323

    That’s more like it! Phones should come out with the latest OS. Don’t know why EVO, Droid X, Galaxy S phones, Incredible, and other high end Android devices didn’t come out with the latest OS. Yes, I do know that some of them are already with 2.2, and Yes some of them have custom skins on them but that’s no excuse. Instead, they give you a vague answer with “will be updated by the end of this year”.

  • http://www.cannabiss6.wordpress.com Cannabiss6

    I love Android OS. I love Nokia. You get the point…!

  • JohnB

    This phone isn’t as bad as as it looks.

    This is basically the same phone as Optimus GT540 that was already released and people are reporting that it is surprisingly snappy. Wonder why?

    That’s because this 600MHz MSM7227 processor is sort-of half way between the old ARM11 based processors and 1st gen Snapdragons. MSM7227 uses Adreno 200 GPU from the Snapdragons. GT540 received Quadrant result of 465, which is only a bit lower than the Nexus One with 2.1 as shown here:

    http://smartphonebenchmarks.com/forum/index.php?/topic/105-analysis-of-qualcomm-msm7x27-msm7227-msm7627-and-msm7x25-msm7225-msm7625-processors-how-good-are-they/

    So given the low resolution, plus this GPU means the phone will be surprisingly snappy, and most games will run just fine.

    I wouldn’t buy it for me, but may look great for my kids. :)

    • thecalmapplecritic

      “will run stock Android 2.2″
      +10

      That’s the key thing right there in relation to your post.

      What’s not funny however is seeing these lower priced Android phone news getting the better treatment of stock Android whereas the higher priced ones are either:-
      A. skinned or loaded up with manufacturers’ house UI.

      B. with older non-current Android versions.

      Hopefully this signals a change in that direction.

      • http://www.twitter.com/mattstkc MattSTKC

        All the companies putting out low spec Android phones are just using Stock as a consolation prize

  • Can You Dig It

    Think I’ll just hold out for LG’s new Stackable Washer & Dryer Combo.

  • Dave

    I’m assuming this is a candidate for T-Mo’s recently announced Buy 1 get 42 Free Android Blowout Promo

  • spudsthedog

    HA! They couldn’t get the voice from Optimus prime or use the cool ‘Droid’ moniker, so they go with ‘Optimus’. Tough times!

  • Canela67

    Honestly this phone looks ugly! Im only talking about the physical aspect of it NOT its resolution which looks great! And yeah how come high end devices always come with the oldest OS when they come out then they get upgraded! WEIRD! :)

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