LG Optimus L7, in-depth analysis

It is part of a new line of devices that LG has wanted to promote under the title "LG-Style" , with the aim of promoting much more rectangular and stylish terminals, making this new range one of the most elegant in its catalog . The one that concerns us today is the LG Optimus L7 , a device that has been presented together with the LG Optimus L5 and LG Optimus L3 for that kind of public that seeks a distinguished and elegant piece, without losing the practicality that a device can provide. of these characteristics .

The LG Optimus L7 has a large screen and looks different from other LG terminals of the firm. As we told you, the design is much more square, a detail that until now we have not been able to appreciate in any smart mobile phone with similar characteristics . There is no need to panic. LG has done a good job, also on the inside. We say this because the phone has a dual-core processor and runs on the most powerful version of Google's operating system , Android 4.0 or Ice Cream Sandwich . Here's an in-depth analysis, examining each and every one of the benefits specified in its technical sheet.

Design and display

It is clear that the design is one of the most striking parts of this terminal. The LG Optimus L7 is the older brother of this collection of devices, being the one with the most extensive dimensions. It is a pity that LG has not published these data officially, since for many users - and for professionals in the sector in general - they are frankly revealing and useful to compare them with other devices of the same series or of other brands. Nor has an official specification on the price been offered , so for now we will wait to obtain the final data as soon as LG decides to publish it . As we said at the beginning, it is a very rectangular phone that stands out like the rest ofthe new L-Style family . It is entirely made of plastic, but LG has wanted to integrate some metallic touches to give it a bit of elegance and distinction, which never hurts.

The screen is a generously sized panel that stands at 4.3 inches , being one of the largest in the collection. In this way, the phone can be compared to the large mobile phone parts that are currently on the market with large screens. No specific data on screen resolution is indicated , so for now we must continue to keep this section in quarantine. We will be attentive to update any detail related to the performance of the panel itself, protective layers and other added features that may offer the user an improved experience. In principle, the phone will be available in two basic colors: black and white, symbol of discretion.

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Connectivity

As a good advanced device, the LG Optimus L7 is capable of operating on the GSM 850/900/1800/1900 and HSDPA 900/1900/2100 standard . Users looking for an agile and capable connection are in luck, because the device in question is perfect for 3G networks , with maximum transfer rates indicated HSDPA 21 Mbps and HSUPA 5.76 Mbps . This guarantees a more or less light connection when browsing the Internet or downloading content of any kind and through different media. It is compatible with Wi-Fi 802.11 b / g / n networks and allows other users to anchor to our 3G network through the well - known Wi-Fi Hotspot function.. It has such trite functions as Bluetooth 3.0 with A2DP and GPS with A-GPS support , a very useful tool for those who want to use the phone as a navigator. Interestingly, LG has also integrated this phone an NFC chip for users to go practicing with this new technology yet to be explored.

Logically, you will have the option of expanding the memory of the device thanks to the microSD card slot that is included on one of its sides. It has a microUSB 2.0 input to connect the phone to the computer and a 3.5 mm output for headphones , basic features for a terminal with these characteristics. Users who like to export and extend their high definition content to larger screens have an HDMI input at their disposal , which never hurts.

Photographic and multimedia camera

LG has dressed this LG Optimus L7 with its best clothes. In the photographic section, we should mention one five - megapixel camera that will allow us to take pictures of up to 2.592 x 1944 pixels , enough to leave home compact pocket camera and keep doing our everyday photos with the phone itself. Here the decision depends on the user, but the guarantees are in place. It has autofocus, with geotagging and LED Flash , a tool that will help us a lot when it comes to taking good photos, especially in times when there is not enough lightingto take a quality snapshot. For the rest, you should know that this camera is perfectly capable of recording videos in FullHD high definition at 1080p @ 30fps . It has a second VGA front camera arranged in that position to make video calls.

In the multimedia section, the LG Optimus L7 has all the basic elements and some additional details that promote and improve the use of this phone as a multimedia player. You will see that it is compatible with most of the most used formats: DivX, Xvid, MP4, H.264, H.263 and WMV and MP3, WAV, WMA and eAAC + . It has a document editor, voice commands and predictive text, as well as direct access to Google services such as YouTube or Picasa , streaming video playback and storage of photographic content. It has an advanced noise cancellation system and an HDMI port that will allow users to export theirHD videos to larger screens.

Memory and operating system

The memory of a terminal of these characteristics is very important. The different types of memories that make up the device are definitive to establish operating parameters. In this case, the LG Optimus L7 has a memory of up to 4 GB that will be used to store personal or professional content (photographs, discs, applications ...). If you don't have enough space, you can insert a microSD card of up to 32 GB, which will be useful to keep saving data and take it with you everywhere . The RAM memory of the device is 1 GB, sufficient and necessary to obtain good performance if we take into account the processor that houses this terminal.

Indeed, the LG company has provided this device with a TI OMAP 4430 dual-core processor running at 1 GHz , which makes it a good smartphone equipped for the future. This is completed with the integration of Android , Google's operating system , in the latest version that is available on the market: Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich . The popular icon system offers in this edition a wide assortment of changes that offer a much more attractive experience for the user. In addition, you can access the Android Market to download new applications, programs, games and utilitiesto enhance the phone and expand its functions. You also have the option of connecting to all Google Search, Maps, Gmail, YouTube or Google Talk services , among others that are also free.

Autonomy and availability

The new LG Optimus L7 includes a lithium ion battery with a capacity of 1,700 milliamps . The company has not offered specific data on its autonomy, so we will have to wait a bit to find out more exact information and assess the performance that the lithium ion battery can offer. In any case, it is always advisable to assess this feature as we use the terminal, since in all cases it is better to do so according to the circumstances of each user.

For the rest, you should know that the LG Optimus L7 will go on sale from next May 2012 for a starting price of 250 euros in its free format. We will be attentive to communicate any additional details regarding your landing in Spain .

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