LG raises stake with 2 new Gingerbread smartphones

MANILA, Philippines - LG Electronics (LG) recently introduced two exciting additions to the LG Optimus Series of smartphones - the LG Optimus Pro (LG-C660) and the LG Optimus Net (LG-P690) running on the latest Android 2.3 platform.

Known as “Gingerbread,” version 2.3 of Google’s Android mobile operating system offers enhanced multimedia support, enhanced power management, and better gaming support.

“Today’s customers want genuine choice, phones with a different mix of features and technology for different segments of the market,” said Dr. Jong-seok Park, president and CEO of LG Electronics Mobile Communications Co.

“And that’s precisely what we have done with Optimus Pro and Optimus Net, two completely new devices which enhance LG’s reputation as the company with an Android smartphone suitable for everyone,” Jong-seok added.

 LG Optimus Pro: Simple social networking

 The first LG Optimus smartphone with a portrait bar QWERTY keyboard, the LG Optimus Pro offers the best of both a physical keyboard and touch display. The 2.8-inch display provides quick navigation while the QWERTY keyboard is ergonomically designed for fast and accurate typing. Dedicated hotkeys for e-mail and scheduler enable instant access for enhanced speed and convenience.

 LG Optimus Net: Next generation of social communication

LG Optimus Pro

 Featuring LG Social+, the Optimus Net combines the most popular social networking portals in one convenient widget right on the home screen. With a single click, users can multitask between updating their status on Facebook and Twitter while reading their friends’ social media feeds on the same screen. The integrated social widget provides one-click photo sharing with multiple social media accounts from the home screen.

In addition, the 3.2 HVGA (320 x 480) display delivers clearer, sharper viewing of multimedia content while the LG SmartShare function allows easy sharing of content with other DLNA-friendly devices.

Both the Optimus Pro and Optimus Net boast the largest 1500mAh battery in their class and an 800 MHz CPU, ensuring longer, better performance.

The Optimus Pro is priced at P10,490, and the Optimus Net at P9,990. The phones are available in all LG Concept Stores and authorized dealers nationwide.

 LG Optimus 2X, Optimus Black price drop

 New and exciting products under the Optimus line are not just the latest news from LG Electronics Philippines. It is offering price drops for the Optimus 2X, the world’s first dual-core smartphone, and the Optimus Black, the world’s brightest NOVA screen display.

From a price of P27,990 for the Optimus 2X and P19,990 for the Optimus Black, LG is dropping prices to P24,990 and P17,990, respectively.

Take this opportunity to own the two best-selling LG Android phones. Android software upgrades are now available for the Optimus One, and for the Optimus 2X and Optimus Black, by early October. Customers can upgrade their 2.2 Froyo software to 2.3 Gingerbread Android OS.