CES 2012: LG unveils LG Spectrum for Verizon

2012/01/09By Jerome Skalnik

LG today announced the LG Spectrum smartphone, an exclusive for Verizon. It is the first smartphone for Verizon Wireless to feature a 4.5-inch True HD In-Plane Switching (IPS) display.

LG Spectrum specifications:

Processor: 1.5GHz dual-core Snapdragon S3
Operating system: Google Android 2.3 (with future 4.0 upgrade)
Cellular connectivity: CDMA, EV-DO Rev.A, LTE
Other connectivity: 802.11 b/g/n Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 3.0, DLNA
Display: 4.5-inch HD (1280×720 with 329ppi) IPS
Input: Capacitive touchscreen
Memory: 1GB RAM
Storage: 4GB onboard microSD cards (16GB card included)
Rear-facing camera: 8MP with LED flash and 1080p video capture
Front-facing camera: 1.3MP
Battery: 1,830mAh
Dimensions / weight: 135 x 69 x 10.7 millimeters / 141 grams

A new partnership between LG and ESPN will see the LG Spectrum come preloaded with an ESPN SportsCenter app.

The LG Spectrum will be available through Verizon for US$199.99 with a two-year contract starting on January 19^th.

Read more: Verizon

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