Dr. Skott Ahn, LG CEO, just introduced LG's latest Optimus One and Optimus Chic smartphones in an interactive digital press conference held online. The Optimus One is designed to be "your first smartphone", but it should cater for the experienced smartphone user as well.

You've probably already read some bits about Optimus One (LG P500) and Optimus Chic (LG E720). These are the phones that will hopefully bring LG back on the smartphone market map. LG has already hinted of their existence and even provided a couple of photos, but that was pretty much all.

However, as of today, we now have their full tech specs plus some new juicy images.

Both Optimus One and Chic run on the latest Android OS v2.2 Froyo and feature 3.2-inch capacitive HVGA TFT touchscreens, 600 MHz processors and all-round connectivity package – 3G with HSDPA, Wi-Fi, GPS with A-GPS support and digital compass, 3.5mm audio jack and FM radio. A 2GB microSD card is included on both retail packages.

LG Optimus One sports a 3.2 megapixel autofocus camera with VGA@18fps recording. It’s also capable of playing DivX and Xvid videos.

LG Optimus One







LG Optimus Chic on the other side packs 5 megapixel snapper and captures VGA@30fps videos. Unfortunately, according to its official specs Chic is only DivX compatible and we're still yet to see if it will play XviD movies too.

In addition to its piano black version, Optimus Chic will also be released in white color (at least for the battery cover).






http://www.gsmarena.com/lg_reenters_smartp...c-news-1933.php

This post has been edited by megat89: Sep 15 2010, 05:13 PM

the optimus one looks cool

LG.... hope 1 day can be FAMOUS..

i though that this optimus series is the one that uses the dual core tegra 2 chips.. isnt it?

This post has been edited by pluginbaby: Sep 15 2010, 05:14 PM

yes..but i think not all optimus series will be equipped with that..maybe only the high end one in the future when they release it..
more look on these new phones:

It seems that the Optimus One has launched in the US. Any idea when it is going to launch in Malaysia?

Some early reviews:
http://www.techradar.com/news/phone-and-co...e-review-716089

I think this is a Sprint-branded Optimus One:
http://www.engadget.com/2010/10/06/lg-opti...first-hands-on/

Anyone know the price yet??

nice phones.... kinda look like nexus one... hehehe

nice design anyone the price ?

one is 3.2 mp camera? AF or not?

another 5mp without flash? wow, when they design this phone?

I just bought one in Singapore - SGD430

HMm.... rougly around RM1000++ Officially launched in SG?

This post has been edited by HMMaster: Oct 29 2010, 11:26 PM

Oh yes... you can visit lg singapore site for information.

Emailed LG and asked them for the release date... and the reply is... it is officially launched already!

http://techcentral.my/gadgetsandapps/revie...gadgets_reviews

Price seems good... RM899!

woah dam cheap and it seems to rival htc wildfire...

This is a great budget phone, cheaper than wildfire but have higher screen resolution, better processor and froyo. This is a catch

Nice phone with nice price...............highly recommend

launched in msia or sg?

both. Malaysia only got it last week, i think.

Optimus One seems to be a good starter phone. I lol'ed at the toilet ad though. LG certainly knows how to do marketing.

But I asked a hp supplier from kl, they said this hp not yet released in Malaysia.

Optimus one Vs Wildfire..which ones better ?

Email From LG today :

23/11/2010

Thank you for contacting LG Electronics



Dear valued Mr./Ms. ,

Refer to your inquiry, the LG Optimus One P500 is already launched in Malaysia market last week. But the stock distribution should be only available nationwide within a week time. But in order for convenient, I attached the dealer list in Klang Valley for your reference. Meanwhile the Optimus Chic is not yet launch in Malaysia and on market research progress. I wish to thank for your inquiry and interest on LG product.

Thanks
LG Service
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so next week it will hit the shop. go get it

db

hopefully d price is cheaper lol.... nice entry phone .... .

this phone comes preloaded with a navigation app NDrive, which comes with maps for Malaysia, Singapore and Brunei..it is truly value for money phone..

Was looking at i5500 but a bit let down with the 2.8" screen.

Now this phone does look like a decent phone to me, at least a better buy than Wildfire

Wonder how "good" is the UI compared to Sense though....

i read the review in the star today.. the price is rm899 only..
the specs almost similar to htc aria..

Yup, saw that too. Compare to Aria, definitely optimus one is more value for money, I just don't know why they put the HTC Aria price so high in Malaysia compared to other countries.

Bcuz htc think their can control android phone for malaysia market which u can see at this forum mostly local people adore with htc aka dopod...heh

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Added on November 24, 2010, 12:09 amSadly hardware sucks...my bro bought desire from hong kong th
en after 10 months lcd ady cracked.....wtf!..last time my dopod also problem..n now no more htc aka dopod..

This post has been edited by khalpowers: Nov 24 2010, 12:09 AM

the review in in-tech say that optimus one uses runs 2.2 but using 600mhz processor only??

2.2 running @600mhz....lol...but ngam with the starting price..hehe..beginner target market...

600Mhz can run 2.2 mind you. And quite zippy at it.

nice phone.. feel like getting one for myself and pass my galaxy 5 to my gf..
anyone got their hand on one of this yet?

mind to give a short review bro?

From techcentral's review, it seems it is kinda "stock-ish". Not much customization like Sense.

I'll cast my vote on optimus one coz

bigger screen : 3.2" vs 2.8"
higher resolution: 320x480 vs 240x320
419MB of RAM... ( unknown for wildfire)
froyo vs eclair
3.15MP vs 2MP camera

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Added on November 24, 2010, 4:17 pminstall launcherpro and it'll be good enuff i guess

This post has been edited by llobak: Nov 24 2010, 04:17 PM

wildfire has 5MP n LED flash.

personally i'd buy optimus one. just perfect for my usage

correction.. wildfire screen is 3.2" too..

I think llobak was comparing it to Samsung i5500 instead of Wildfire though.

Still I consider this as a good budget smartphone.

its 5MP

yup, this definitely a good buy consider the bigger screen n resolution compare to galaxy 5.
just hope that it will be available soon and if the price is right, will buy it..

2days i go to celcom center and d promotor told me that celcom wil have promotion on lg optimus one (if not mistake) with a data package

it is already been sold in lelong and mudah..
http://www.lelong.com.my/lg-optimus-p500-g...7-01-Sale-I.htm
http://www.mudah.my/Brand+New+LG+P500+Optimus+1-7643045.htm
but i wonder why the price is way too high..is the RRP is really RM899?

This post has been edited by megat89: Nov 24 2010, 10:17 PM

as i found in survive is rm899

yes... even the review in Sinchew also said below RM900... one of the cons seems to be the weak battery and also the software update will require u to install the LG update suite in ur pc.

anyone know where to test it hands on?

which one better comparing this one with Huawei Ideos?

This post has been edited by scoop7: Nov 24 2010, 11:55 PM

sure it beter since it got 600mhz meanwhile d huawei 528...but huawei got a bigger ram .....and smaller lcd ..

can i know what it means by "software update will required LG update suite?" is this the firmware upgrade?
i still can install normal apk software or even download from market, rite?

not really sure... got the explanation from translated source. should be firmware upgrade.

it means that u will need to download a LG Update Suite to update your lg phone's firmware/os..im using an lg phone now..

Is it the Optimus One?

i looking for this 1..

its it release

how much the price

no..the arena..btw, i think the optimus is quite good phone..can play games very well..

This post has been edited by megat89: Nov 25 2010, 10:55 PM

oh.. aren't this is true for other phone too?

yes..for any other lg phone too..

i went to lg at klcc yesterday. the salesperson there said optimus one will available next month.. mayb this'll be my next phone..

i hear the price below 1k

Hi , boys and gals,

This is what i get from LG today, it has been launch but so strange LG so shy to advertise it? Let's just wait and see


25/11/2010



Thank you for contacting LG Electronics

Refer to your inquiry, the phone have been launch in Malaysia last week Saturday. It is having RCP* as RM899*. For the dealer distribution period, it might need about a weeks. I wish to thank for your inquiry and interest on LG Mobile product.

*RCP=recommended consumer price. All rights reserved by LG Electronics (M) Sdn Bhd.

Thanks
LG Service

Wow, the price is really good!

yup maybe can get some discount rm800-830 .. if compair 2 G5 ... this is a better choice .... with bigger lcd+resolution+froyo

I agree with u kenny. Im a current G5 user. I'll definitely go for the optimus one. The spec is like one level better than the G5. Price wise only 200 more. But i still love my G5.

This is really a great device for the price:
-Android 2.2 froyo
-600 mhz processor like the htc legend/aria
-419mb of ram (source gsmarena search for lg optimus one) the other sites says it's 512mb of ram i'm not really sure
-1500mah battery you get roughly about 2 days most reviews says

Really great phone i say

same like me.. i'm also a G5 user.. very happy with the G5, just the screen is a bit too small for me..
spec wise, LG optimus seem to be a good buy if it's less than RM900.. plan to get it after reading more review about this phone.

can someone make comparison on optimus one display with htc legend. which one is better?

this 1 LG OPTIMUS Chic: LG-E720 edy release or not


looking for this 1

I read the review of this phone, 512MB RAM is awesome.
The froyo perfomance is nice, Quantrant score 431 point, Neocore 43fps

Highly Recommend by me

anyway, the reviewer found that the apps2SD has bug, most of the apps unable move to SD.
The flash 10.1 plugin unable install, not support flash at this moment

above problem should be resolve later

lol... let us both change to this phone..

Flash 10.1 won't work on this phone, even with froyo.
The CPU equipped on the phone isn't ARMv7 processor, it just ARMv6.

ARMv7 and froyo are the prerequiste for flash 10.1 in android phone.

BRO WANA 2 CHANGE PHONE ..??? WANA 2 SALE.... PLANING TO GET ONE FOR MY WIFE ...

wanna wait and c others ppl review/comment bout this phone before i getting one.
after that will give my G5 to my wife..

huh? so this phone not able to play youtube?

This phone can play youtube videos using a dedicated youtube app by google but going to the website and playing the video there cannot i guess unless it has flash lite but it will be a bit laggy playing it with flash lite..

Review is here

http://www.phonearena.com/reviews/LG-Optim...e-Review_id2587

Might thinking to get one

Any sifu here would like to share is it advisable to get LG Optimus One than HTC wildfire?

This post has been edited by tengcm: Nov 27 2010, 11:25 AM

quit a good budget android phone for entry level

Recommend LG more than Wildfire, Wildfire a bit over price in nowday

from the youtube review, the phone is pretty fast in term of operation.

Looking forward for the market price and availability.

Way faster than my X1 running Windows Mobile.

how about facebook games?

simple phone but look very nice, worth to buy

read the review. looks like a better deal than wildfire or aria.

but i've not use any LG phones b4, how is LG phones compared to HTC or Nokia in terms or durability or quality?

it looks a bit plastic compare to wildfire or the glossy look aria

went to lowyat 1st floor, ask some store about this OPtimus one. Got a blank face from sales rep,
Optimus what ??
LG said it will hit store in next 2-3 days ...

haha biasa la...most of d time consumers noe better than d salesperson

hopefully, there will be no AP phone for LG optimus one like the G5..

i think there will be singapore set..as usual for lg..

This post has been edited by megat89: Nov 28 2010, 08:43 AM

any idea who is the original distributor in msia? thanks.

i think thorus..

Can attach the dealer list here?

I think the build quality probably not as good as HTC's or SE's Xperia X8 (similar spec, smaller screen)

Attached is list of LG reseller as sent by LG care center -


Attached File(s)
 Mobile_Outlet_Klang_Valley.pdf ( 56.44k ) Number of downloads: 184

Wow! Today I saw for the first time an Android TVC on our Astro channels.

And it was for LG Optimus ONE


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nm6Y7QJ-fWE

Still no news when this phone available in Malaysia, although LG Malaysia said within 1 week.

do u hv the list of reseller for penang?

Yup, we need a penang reseller list here .. i have been checking BJ complex and Prangin Mall phone reseller, doesn't seem like they are interested to take in LG phones. Only place i find some store selling LG phone is Carrefour Seberang Jaya

Any recommended reseller from this list?

I would be glad if there a list for Ipoh too.
Else gonna rely on the garage sales then...

You can directly ask LG customer care here : http://www.lg.com/my/support/contact/support-message.jsp
or call toll free number : 1800-822-822

db

Do guys think with that screen size, the battery will drain faster? just asking

This post has been edited by qunox: Nov 29 2010, 11:53 PM