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LG GT540 Swift (Optimus) Overview

Expected UK Release Date: Available

Key Features
Curvaceous Touch Screen Phone
Android Operating System
Wi-Fi® Technology
FM Radio RDS
Internet Browser with Facebook, Bebo & Twitter Support
3 Inch TFT 262k Colour Touch Screen (320 x 480 Pixels)
3G HSDPA Technology
GSM Quad Band Technology & HSDPA 900 & 2100 Technology
MMS (Multimedia Messaging)
Instant Messaging
3.1 Megapixel Camera with Video Recording Capabilities

Design

83%

Usability

83%

Features

81%

The above ratings are average figures, which have been generated from submitted mobile phone reviews.

Our LG GT540 Swift (Optimus) Review

Overview
The GT540 Swift (Optimus) is a desirable looking 3G Smartphone which has be wonderfully designed by LG & comes with a variety of exciting & user friendly features. There is a built in 3.1 megapixel camera complete with video recording capabilities, a FM radio, music player feature & this handset supports high speed technologies including WiFi®, & 3G HSDPA, plus it supports worldwide network capabilities. The GT540 Swift (Optimus) has a very catching name & may be referred to as simply the LG Swift of the LG GT540 which may vary between mobile phone retailers. This handset is a member of the LG GT range which including other stylish looking handset such as the LG GT500 Puccini, LG GT500 & LG GT505. The GT540 Swift (Optimus) supports an Android operating system & comes with a highly user friendly user interface which has a customisable home screen for the user to access their preferred features with ease.

Appearance & Size
This handset has a touch screen form & its casing has a distinctive curved design which makes its overall appearance both pleasing on the eye & a nice shape to hold in the users hand when in use. The back of the casing has a textured appearance & the casing is available with a white, black or pink finish. The LG GT540 Swift (Optimus) has a three inch touch screen which dominates the front section of the phone & this touch screen provides a beautiful viewing display as well as providing easy to use touch screen controls. The screen displays up to two hundred & sixty two thousand colours on a high resolution screen & the user can enjoy an automatic rotation feature on their touch screen allowing the user to use the phone in a horizontal or vertical position. The LG GT540 Swift (Optimus) comes with call keys & a home key located on the front section of the casing, which can all be found neatly positioned below the touch screen. There is a micro USB port on the right hand side of the casing as well as a camera capture key located in an easy to access position.

LG GT540 Swift (Optimus) 3G Smartphone front angle view

LG GT540 Swift (Optimus) 3G Smartphone back view

LG GT540 Swift (Optimus) 3G Smartphone placeholder

Imaging, Media & Entertainment
This Smartphone supports a selection of entertainment features which allow the user to enjoy music, videos, photo capturing & video recording on their new handset. The GT540 Swift (Optimus) has a built in FM radio feature which comes with a radio data system. The radio data system allows the user to get information from the radio station the user is tuned into, & the user can view this text information on their touch screen whilst continuing to listen to the radio. There is a music playing feature & the user can download new music from an online music stores or transfer their music onto their phone from other devices such as their computer. This music player supports high quality sound & can playback music in many music formats including MP3 & WMA to name a few. Its digital camera feature has a rear facing camera lens which is a 3.1 megapixel lens & the camera comes complete with an automatic focus feature which allows the user to capture perfectly focused photos each time the camera is used. The user can record video footage using the built in camera feature or playback video footage in many video formats whilst enjoying a clear video experience on the GT540 Swift (Optimus).

Communication & Messaging
This handset supports games & the user can download games to suit their gaming preference. The LG GT540 Swift (Optimus) comes with a variety of messaging services which include a mobile instant messaging service allowing the user to have an online chat with other instant messaging users that are online at the same time. An instant message can contain text & symbols & is an easy way to communicate with other instant messaging contacts. The user can create & send an email, MMS message or a SMS message from their handset whilst enjoying a predictive text input method & onscreen numeric & alphabetic input display. A MMS message can contain a photo, image or video recording complete with text input & sound or music, which provides a media type message which can be shared with other compatible MMS contacts. The GT540 Swift (Optimus) comes with a user friendly phone book feature which allows the user to store all their contact details & numbers in an easily located phone book. There is a built in calendar which will assist the user when making plans for upcoming events.

Technology & Internet
This attractive touch screen phone comes with Internet access via its built in WAP 2.0 Web browser which supports XHTML & HTML Web browsing. The GT540 Swift (Optimus) comes with a Google search facility & the user can enjoy a Face book, Bebop & Twitter experience allowing the user to enjoy a high quality social network experience on the move. Its WiFi® technology provides the user with Internet connectivity via a nearby hotspot or a local WLAN connection which means the user does not need cables to connect to the Internet. The phone supports EDGE technology & GPRS which provides high speed data transfer rates when the user is transferring files between the GT540 Swift (Optimus) & other devices. Its 3G HSDPA technology allows the user to experience high speed connectivity when connecting to the Web, plus this handset supports Bluetooth® & USB connectivity which allows the user to connect their phone to other devices using either a wireless or cabled connection. There is a memory card slot which allows the user to insert a memory card which is up to thirty two gigabytes in size. The user can select & insert a memory card in the correct memory size to suit their storage needs. The LG GT540 Swift (Optimus) works over 3G HSDPA networks & over quad band GSM networks depending on the users networking needs & features being used.

LG GT540 Swift (Optimus) Specifications & Features

Screen
3 Inch TFT 262k Colour Touch Screen (320 x 480 Pixels)

Imaging
3.1 Megapixel Camera
Auto Focus
Camera Key
Photo Album
Video Record
Video Player (MPEG4, WMV, H264 & H263)
Video Gallery
Picture Wallpaper

Messaging
SMS (Text Messaging)
MMS (Multimedia Messaging)
Email
Instant Messaging
Predictive Text

Sound
Music Player (MP3, WAV, eAAC+ & WMA)
FM Radio RDS
MP3 Ringtones

Entertainment
Downloadable Games

Organiser
Phone Book
Calendar
Clock
Alarm Clock
Calculator
Speaker Phone
Voice Memo
Call Log
Android Operating System
Auto Rotate Touch Screen

Connectivity
3G HSDPA
Wi-Fi®
Micro USB
Bluetooth® A2DP
EDGE
GPRS

Network
Quad Band Technology (GSM 850, GSM 900, GSM 1800 & GSM 1900)
HSDPA 900 & 2100

Internet
WAP 2.0 Browser
XHTML
HTML
Google Search
Facebook, Bebo & Twitter Compatible

Memory & Talk Time
MicroSD™ Memory Card Support up to 32 Gbytes
3 Hours Talk Time
280 Hours Standby Time

Weight & Size
116 g
109 x 55 x 13 mm

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Reviewer: Thomas - Rotherham, UK
Date: 10th Aug 2010

Great touch screen, feels great to hold HOWEVER, keep an eye on your credit if you are PAYG as without making any calls or texts while initially charging the phone I inserted a SIM card & used just short of £10 credit with apps accessing things.

Design

70%

Usability

80%

Features

50%

Reviewer: Jane - Bromsgrove, UK
Date: 8th Aug 2010

I took some getting used to, my husband has an iPhone but this was a quarter of the price & I am really pleased. Wished we asked for a bolt on though, as we pay as you go in one day it got through £30 of talk time, so beware even though we have WiFi at home!

You have to press & glide rather than tap the screen & at first was very frustrating.

You can down load loads of apps & the phone looks good too.

It only cost £99 so affordable.

Design

80%

Usability

80%

Features

90%

Reviewer: Rob - UK
Date: 6th Aug 2010

Just a quick question to anyone who has this phone already, how durable is this phone? (i.e. does it scratch easily, etc? I want to know as my current phone scratches easily & now looks terrible 6 months after buying it).

Design

100%

Usability

100%

Features

100%

Reviewer: Taylor Johnson - London , UK
Date: 1st Aug 2010

First impression is yes it's an LG must be just another mid range handset. OK it has a resistive screen so can't be that good. However, this phone is a total joy to use. Its screen is sensitive & responsive. One thing to note is that it is not a scratch resistant screen & if you look carefully LG have placed an almost invisible plastic screen protector over the screen. Try to peel it off if you wish but its best left in place! The image quality from the screen is detailed & very sharp. The use of android 1.6 is to be treated shortly but to be honest for a phone in this price range it serves well enough. The camera is auto focus & works well. No flash, & talking of flash the browser does not support either. Skyfire suffices well though for flash content. Not sure if FroYo will be available in time to cure this issue. Audio is utterly fantastic, from supplied earphones, but better with a media player that has equalizer. The Wi-Fi could be more sensitive. No file browser or Bluetooth app out of the box. But it does have a java app onboard, nice! The phone is of brushed aluminium look but in fact is plastic. Phone speaker is poor as is also earpiece for calls. Overall though this is fantastic value for cash. Unlike some more expensive it has a radio too so I highly recommend this phone. It's ultra compact too & thinner that many android's as well!

Design

85%

Usability

75%

Features

85%

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