The LG Phoenix is the newest Android powered smartphone to join the AT&T; lineup. If the LG Phoenix looks somewhat familiar this is because it is actually a remake of the popular LG Optimus touchscreen smartphone. The LG Phoenix is a more then competent smart phone and camera built into one comprehensive unit. Stylish would be an understatement, the LG Phoenix is simply beautiful to look at, and just as wonderful to play with. The Android 2.2 operating system is a pleasure to use, with a ton-load of apps to choose from.
Touch screens are all the rage, so naturally the LG Phoenix possesses a touchscreen. My complaint with this touchscreen is the same as it is with any touchscreen smartphone, fingerprints. No matter what, the touchscreen is always going to have smudges and fingerprints all over it. Aside from this pet peeve, the response on the touchscreen is excellent, and even typing is less difficult then on lesser models. I’ll admit that I am still getting use to typing on a screen, but the on-screen keyboard is very vibrant and easy to read.
Connectivity is not a problem for the Phoenix, as it is a quad-band smartphone, with connectivity for Bluetooth, GPS, and Wi-Fi. There are literally thousands of free Wi-Fi hot spots around the country, making it easy enough to get online with the touch of a finger. The Phoenix can also create a Wi-Fi hot spot for up to five devices, although this is only available with the 2GB data plan, and for an extra $20 this allotment can be raised to 4GB of usage.
As with other Android powered smartphones, the Phoenix has a slew of apps to choose from, the ladder of which are Google based apps such as Google Places, Google Talk, Google Maps, just to name a few. The LG Phoenix can also send and receive email, via POP or IMAP accounts, making frequent email users much happier. The LG Phoenix is also a very competent portable media player, with backwards compatibility to many file formats including AAC/AAC+ and MP3. File transfer is also a breeze thanks to USB connectivity.
The internal camera is also very attractive, taking genuinely good looking pictures, making this the perfect camera for pulling out on the Bike Trail or wherever a quick picture is wanted. Call quality on the LG Phoenix is nice and crisp, the call quality is very clear, and dropped calls are few. The speaker phone function is also clear, and the sound quality doesn’t break up like many speaker phones tend to do. Talk time is rated at 7.5 hours, and the standby time is 20 days. Truly an excellent battery by any means, and charge time is also very fast.
The LG Phoenix is one of the most beautiful and functional Android powered smartphones currently available, combine that with a stellar touchscreen, and a 3G network and you have a winning device by any means.
