14 DAY TRIAL // Previously slated for an October 31 release, LG Optimus S has been delayed by Sprint for November 7th. The official announcement came only four days after the smartphone should have been released by the major carrier.
According to the official document LG Optimus S will be available in two styling options: Charcoal beginning Sunday November 7, and Purple from November 21.
Customers will be able to grab the device via Sprint’s retail channels for just $49.99 with a new two-year service agreement or eligible upgrade and after a $100 mail-in rebate (pricing excludes taxes). LG Optimus S comes with Android 2.2 out-of-the-box and is powered by a 600 MHz processor. The mid-range smartphone features a sleek and slim design and includes a 3.2-inch capacitive touch screen with 262k colors and 320x480 pixels resolution.
“We are committed to bringing our customers a variety of choices in devices that offer Sprint ID. This stylish and feature-rich smartphone is sure to be a hit for the holiday season,” said Fared Adib, Sprint, vice president and product development.
Optimus S will be the only Sprint ID device to launch with Android 2.2 offering users Mobile Hotspot capability supporting up to five Wi-Fi enabled devices to share the 3G experience simultaneously.
“LG partnered with Sprint to deliver a handset that would empower first-time smartphone users to discover the changing mobile phone marketplace,” declared Ehtisham Rabbani, LG Mobile Phones, corporate vice president, marketing and innovation.
“LG Optimus S brings users closer to social networks, applications and online resources that mean the most to them and creates a smartphone experience that is unique, easy to navigate and convenient for life on-the-go,” added Rabbani.
Other key features of the device include: 3.2-megapixel camera with 2x digital zoom, microSD card slot for memory expansion (up to 32GB), GPS with A-GPS support, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g and Bluetooth 2.1 with A2DP support.