LG unveils Optimus Sol and Optimus Hub

BANGALORE, INDIA: In line with its strategy of focusing on the smart phones, LG further strengthens its Optimus portfolio with the addition of Optimus Sol LG E730 and Optimus Hub E510. Running on Android 2.3 Gingerbread both models promises smarter performance in sleek designs. These modern devices created with the use of innovative solutions and designed to build on the success of previous models will open many new opportunities.

These days, mobile phones are seen as cutting edge which integrates every aspect of life in a sophisticated and smart way. Consumers prefer smartphones loaded with lot of features to fit into their lifestyle. LG has expanded the choice of Smartphone from its consumer expectation and insights. Newly launched phone come with various features to meet their need.

LG Optimus sol (Sol means the sun) comes with 3.8-inch, 800 x 480 resolutions, "Ultra AMOLED" display. The new “Ultra AMOLED” display has a two-fold advanced reflection rate compared to standard AMOLED displays, which gives it better clarity outdoors and lower image quality degradation. It reduces image quality degradation and provides better viewing experience “even in bright and sunny conditions.” It delivers 2X better clarity with a wider viewing angle than traditional AMOLED offering the best screen visibility even under bright sunlight.

Its super slim design with only 9.8mm thin and screen clarity is bound to attract the eyeballs. LG E730 is powered by an impressive 1GHz processor which truly transforms the user experience with smooth screen transitions and ultra-fast download speeds. It also features Wi-Fi, DLNA, HSDPA, GPS, 5MP autofocus camera, revolutionary Social +™ and uses an enhanced idle-based power management system that boosts battery life by 20 to 30 per cent.

LG Optimus Hub has 3.5-inch TFT capacitive touchscreen having a resolution of 480 x 320 pixels. With the Optimus 2.0 UI integrated in this Android device, the user experience is taken a notch higher as it lets you access mails and messages with a single tap of your finger. Powered by an 800 MHz ARMv6 processor and 512 MB of RAM, the LG Optimus Hub has Adreno 200 GPU so that you can enjoy seamless gaming sessions on your phone.

Its 5 mega pixel camera has 4x digital zoom capability that let you capture distant objects with ease. Features such as autofocus, face and smile detection, take your photography experience to the next level. The LG Optimus Hub E510 lets you record videos at a resolution of 640 x 480 pixels and 24 fps. With GPRS, EDGE, 3G and Wi-Fi options available in the Optimus Hub, you can browse the Web even on the go. SNS integration in the Optimus Hub lets you check all the updates from your friends on Facebook and Twitter. The LG Social+ widget collates all the updates in a single screen interface for easy accessibility.

Soon Kwon, president, South West Asia Region and MD, LG India, said: “Building on the success of the LG Smartphones, we are proud to unveil the LG Optimus SOL and LG Optimus Hub. Optimus series has been testimony to customers’ requirement and latest features that makes it an award-winning range. New launches reflect our commitment to deliver an innovative and unparalleled Smartphone experience to our consumers.”

These brilliant set of gadgets by LG are available in various stores in India. The LG Optimus Sol is priced at Rs 19,000 and the LG Optimus Hub is priced at Rs 14,500.