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LG Optimus 7 Windows Smartphone! Today just $179

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LG Optimus 7 Windows Smartphone! Today just $179
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Hpstar on 01/12/2011 - 19:49 catchoftheday.com.au (3661 clicks)

Features:
3.8" 16M-color capacitive TFT touchscreen of WVGA resolution (480 x 800 pixels)
Quad-band GSM/GPRS/EDGE support
3G with HSDPA (7.2 Mbps) and HSUPA (5.76Mbps)
Windows Phone 7 operating system
1GHz Snapdragon CPU, 512MB RAM
5 megapixel autofocus camera with LED flash and geo-tagging
Panorama shot app
720p video recording @ 24fps
16GB of built-in storage
Standard 3.5mm audio jack
Standard microUSB port (charging)
Wi-Fi b/g/n; DLNA support via PlayTo
Bluetooth 2.1 with A2DP
Accelerometer for screen auto rotation
Landscape on-screen QWERTY keyboard
FM radio with RDS
Office document editor
Social networking integration
Built-in A-GPS receiver
Comes with a choice of free apps via LG AppStore
Voice-to-text functionality
ScanSearch augmented reality app

Mobile LG Mobile Phone WM7

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  • iChopstick on 01/12/2011 - 20:02
    +2

    good phone, not commenting on the company though.

    • Horizon on 01/12/2011 - 21:42
      +1

      Phone's OK but only worth $15o delivered in the current bargain environment.

      Big bargains are coming.

  • skami on 01/12/2011 - 20:23

    Just bought it :)

  • thushan on 01/12/2011 - 20:29

    Just be weary of the disclaimer on the page, it will come in an Optus branded box but unlocked. Compatible with all but Telstra's NextG network.

    • murkywater on 01/12/2011 - 21:28
      -2

      *aware

      • Monad on 01/12/2011 - 23:02
        +6

        I reckon he meant 'wary'.

        • retiredfeline on 09/12/2011 - 22:45

          But those long disclaimers are also tiring. :)

  • CrushJelly on 01/12/2011 - 20:31

    Good price.

    • Daniel15 on 01/12/2011 - 21:00
      +2

      Buy an Android phone if you want Android? A phone that natively supports Android will always run better than a Windows Phone hacked to run Android.

      • FOX on 01/12/2011 - 23:28

        How difficult is it to hack a Windows Phone for another system? I mean, it is doable at all?

        • Daniel15 on 03/12/2011 - 01:23

          I used to have a HTC Touch Pro which ran Windows Mobile 6.1 (but I upgraded it to 6.5). Android got ported to it, but basic functionality (like wifi and Bluetooth) didn't work due to lack of drivers, and there was other issues (calls randomly dropped out, the phone couldn't go into power saving mode, random lockups). This was a year or two ago though, so maybe things have improved since then.

          But generally phones are designed specifically for the OS they come with. Get a Windows phone if you want Windows Phone or an Android phone if you want Android.

  • SupeNintendoChalmers on 01/12/2011 - 20:53
    +3

    Is it an iPhone?

    • murkywater on 01/12/2011 - 21:27
      +33

      Yup. It's an LG iPhone 7.

      • [Deactivated] on 01/12/2011 - 21:32
        -1

        lol +1

      • SupeNintendoChalmers on 04/12/2011 - 21:51

        I'm assuming you've never seen the YT clip?

    • bargain_knight on 01/12/2011 - 21:31
      +1

      Why did he get negged for a joke? Ahh well we can't all be funny.

      • [Deactivated] on 01/12/2011 - 21:55
        -3

        Android is nothing amazing, the marketplace is full of second rate software, ads, and worse! Windows Mobile is a good alternative at this great price

        http://www.engadget.com/2010/10/20/windows-phone-7-review/

        If I didn't have an iPhone with 1+ years left on contract I would very much consider a Windows phone. After all the years of Windows bashing, all the development of Linux from major players, constant updates, but Windows is still king of PC, no competition in gaming, best Office suite without comparison, very stable.

        It's funny how people always root for the under dog, even when it's not in their best interests

        • murkywater on 01/12/2011 - 22:17
          +7

          || Android is nothing amazing, the marketplace is full of second rate software, ads, and worse! Windows Mobile is a good alternative at this great price ||

          Ok so android is full of second rate software, ads and worse. And what's the Windows Marketplace full of? Nothing! It's empty as hell.

          || It's funny how people always root for the under dog, even when it's not in their best interests ||

          Isn't that what you're doing? Android is hardly the underdog. LOL.

        • atlas on 01/12/2011 - 22:37

          I concur that the WP7 Marketplace does appear to be 'empty', but all the essential apps (that I needed anyway) were present.

      • murkywater on 01/12/2011 - 22:44

        @Atlas: I was considering a Windows Phone 7 a little while ago. Headed off to the marketplace, and i couldn't find equivalents for over 90% of my apps.

        Maybe in another 2 years. Assuming its' market share doesn't keep dropping.

        • atlas on 01/12/2011 - 22:46

          Out of curiosity, what apps were you unable to find?

        • murkywater on 02/12/2011 - 09:37

          just to name a few:
          AndFTP - ftp client
          websharing - wirelessly transfer files to computer
          remote web desktop - like above but does heaaaps of other stuff
          myusage - check all my usage (phone, bigpond, etc).

    • [Deactivated] on 01/12/2011 - 22:24
      +2

      Yep It certainly is: As OP's tagline said "Smartphone!". Ideal for smart people like yourself. "Apple" have decided to slash their prices in response to Coles & Woolies recently slashing their prices on "Bananas".
      ……Ok, Just taking the mickey :))
      Looks like a bargain though.Not a big fan of COTD. Slow as Christmas on their shipping.

  • SydStrand on 01/12/2011 - 21:45

    Awesome price for this phone. Since I'm rocking an IP4 and Galaxy Nexus for the best of both worlds, this might tempt be to dip my toes into the WP7 pond.

    • atlas on 01/12/2011 - 22:35

      Recommend trying it - I did and was certainly a worthwhile experience!

    • denniski on 02/12/2011 - 02:21
      +1

      yep this is really cheap, and has 16gb + dnla too.
      been using wp7 for 3 weeks now, bought a used one on ebay for my kid (htc mozart for $170) been playing with it and really liked it a lot (the OS) I decided to give my iphone4 to my kid instead (been an iphone user for more than 2 years). It's really amazing! all the integrations, the live tiles, a different approach to multitasking, smoothness, really slick! most of the popular apps are in the marketplace or there's an equivalent (not all banks though). you should give wp7 a try, you might like it. for me it's really a joy to use

  • ultraskool on 01/12/2011 - 22:05

    How good is the Battery life?

    • pikapika on 02/12/2011 - 14:03

      Pretty good provided you don't play games as that'll run your phone dead after a few hours no doubt.

  • abacus on 01/12/2011 - 22:05

    uniquemobiles will have it on sale next thursday for 2 minutes.

  • Jules66 on 01/12/2011 - 22:08

    how much do you reckon unique mobiles will have it for?

  • ddhytz on 01/12/2011 - 22:25

    Does a Windows phone come with any navigation software?

    • atlas on 01/12/2011 - 22:34

      It does come with Bing Maps, but I don't think it's as advanced as Google Navigation. There are third party offline GPS apps - though you obviously have to pay for them.

      Not sure about these Optus phones but the Telstra phones include a Garmin app that you can subscribe to for voice turn-by-turn instructions.

    • ps3_andy on 02/12/2011 - 01:40

      Just to let you know the maps suck, I live in Perth and today I wanted to get to Dan Murphys in Hyde Park, typed in "dan murpheys hyde park" and it displayed some place in Turkey (the country).

    • denniski on 02/12/2011 - 02:24

      there's an app called gMaps (google maps)

  • atlas on 01/12/2011 - 22:32
    +7

    Remember this only supports UMTS 900/1900/2100 so it won't be Telstra NextG compatible as mentioned above.

    However I must say this looks like a genuine bargain, on par with the HTC Mozart deal from WoW a few weeks ago. I managed to score that deal and thought I would also try WP7. I'm really glad I did because WP7 is mightily impressive.

    When I read the Engadget review on the CoTD webpage and they mentioned the 'emotional connection' I instantly knew what they were talking about. I had to renew my contract so I'm now using a new SGS2, but I was VERY reluctant to give up the Mozart.

    The OS is just so smooth and fluid that it really does make Android look like a second rate hack job, and iOS a dated Macintosh computer from the 90s. And all this on a single core processor that even puts the SGS2 to shame (imo) for responsiveness. The look and feel of the OS and apps is fresh and unique, and actually very functional.

    The only negative for me was the lack of tweakability. For example I couldn't figure out how to get my TV episodes on to the phone without sitting there and transcoding one by one. I guess that's why Android appeals to me so much - I can do so much with it. But 90% of the functions are now available under WP7 and I think when the next Nokia WP7 flagship device comes along, I'll be there.

    • FOX on 01/12/2011 - 23:37

      Can't agree more. Lumia 800 or something else Nokia is planning for will definitely see Windows Phone OS surge in market share.

      I'm sold for Nokia's WP devises as they come with pre-installed turn-by-turn navigation for free (and I think they're also life-long usage).

      • SydStrand on 02/12/2011 - 00:27

        Disclaimer: This is personal speculation and borders on Verge/Whirlpool discussion. Nokia will raise WP7's marketshare to be sure, but 'surge'? Seems too optimistic.

        WP7 has almost no brand awareness for laymen unlike the entrenched iPhone and hungry Android. Nokia's practically been MIA in the smartphone scene for years, and can't possibly reclaim everyone who's moved to greener pastures in their absence. Plus their fumbling of the Lumia 800's release outside Europe makes me question their commitment to the platform.

        • teyc on 02/12/2011 - 10:24

          Actually if there were more people like my wife, Nokia would have a decent shot with WP7. She doesn't own a smartphone and has been using Nokia feature phone for years. She only wants to buy Nokia.

      • samehada on 02/12/2011 - 20:21

        I still see no reason to switch to WP7 OS. I will stay away from Symbian and WP7 for 2 reasons:
        - buying a expensive piece of brick
        - can do nothing, no apps, resell value drop like crazy.

        • dyziplen on 02/12/2011 - 23:17
          +2

          its 180, its far from expensive. Besides it does what a phone should do and more. Obviously it doesnt have the breadth and depth of apps. But the bult in twitter and facebook is fairly good. Its browser is decent.

          The advantage is its fresh and intitutive ui, it might not be for everyone, its still a very solid os.

        • samehada on 03/12/2011 - 00:47

          I gave +vote for the price for this spec of this phone. It may suit others (i.e you play games a lot), but for me, I still prefer Android.

  • YYY on 01/12/2011 - 23:22
    +2

    Good deal but wish they have NextG version.

    • AncientWisdom on 02/12/2011 - 13:46

      same, would be a great spare

  • ShortyX on 02/12/2011 - 00:15
    +2

    You can try WP in iOS/Android browser - go to http://aka.ms/wpdemo

  • Jase2801 on 02/12/2011 - 07:50
    +1

    I remember the days where you couldn't even buy a 16gb USB flash drive for this price. Now I can get a good quality smart phone like this with 16gb. Great deal. I bought mine for $196.00 from mobileciti a couple of days ago. Fantastic phone at this price.

  • pikapika on 02/12/2011 - 14:02

    I've got this phone and the place I purchased it from (UniqueMobiles) didn't disclose that it'll have problems with the NextG network which I think is a pretty annoying.

    You won't be able to purchase things through the marketplace/aps area unless you use a CC.

    Great price if you're with Optus though.

  • CVonC on 02/12/2011 - 16:45
    -2

    awesome price for the specs of this phone.. just yeah a pity it's WP7

  • samehada on 02/12/2011 - 17:26

    I just do some search and I can't believe it, this WP7 is hopeless, whats the point to buy a smartphone without apps? Buying a phone on mobile platform that doesn't even have some most basic apps like messenger apps, i.e Viber, or Skype or IM+ is like buying a brick. What is the point of high specs phone with no supporting applications?

    I don't think that Nokia can get anywhere with their over-priced Lumia with a WP7 ($750+, seriously why should I spend that much instead of a Galaxy S2 or iPhone 4S?)

    • SydStrand on 02/12/2011 - 18:28
      +1

      It's part of the "If you build it, they will come" fallacy. If you don't make a great ecosystem, support it heavily or sweeten the deal for converts, no-one will want your devices, and your manufacturing partners will be put off making better devices because they make more money from Android, which further puts off potential consumers.

      • samehada on 02/12/2011 - 20:16

        I just checked their marketplace, there is NO apps at all, only some crappy one. This is ridiculous, WP7 has been out for more than a year. Also according to your post, those apps is expected in Fall 2011, and now it is already Winter (US time) and we are already in Dec 2011 still nothing happens.

    • dyziplen on 02/12/2011 - 23:23
      +3

      Not every one uses a milion and one apps. On my galaxy tab I use opera, twitter, listen, tunein and thats pretty much it. All these (or alternatives) are available on my mozart.

      Its a similar story on my ipod touch, and I am sure there quite a number of people requiring only the basics, and the difference is how the basics are offered. And frankly wp offers the basics pretty well.

  • samehada on 03/12/2011 - 00:45
    +1

    I've just done some research, and it turns out ppl buy this phone to play games. Games graphic quality is quite good and you can play online on Xbox Live

  • mrbombastic on 05/12/2011 - 23:51

    damn everything was looking great then i saw wp7. Is there a way to get android on this?

  • Duff5000 on 09/12/2011 - 10:40

    Anyone received theirs yet? Site doesnt even say it is shipped yet for me.

  • moyanous on 09/12/2011 - 13:13

    Me neither. Ordered on the 1st Dec, status is still not shipped.

  • skami on 09/12/2011 - 17:30
    +1

    I did inquired and i have been told that the shipment was delayed and will be here on Friday and from Monday onwards they will start shipping it out.
    i have been told that my phone will be here on 14th…

    • Duff5000 on 09/12/2011 - 21:44

      Cool, thanks for the info!

      • skami on 09/12/2011 - 22:35

        Here is more info

        "seamus-catch

        All LG Optimus smartphone orders will be dispatched from our warehouse via Australia Post by this Saturday (10 December)."

  • Duff5000 on 14/12/2011 - 18:02

    14th come and gone and still no phone. Melbourne metro.

    • skami on 14/12/2011 - 18:26

      Same here…
      Let me email them again

    • poohah on 18/12/2011 - 23:56

      Catch of the Day is a nightmare, I ordered on the first and still now phone and no bloody answer to my emails, they should give you a discount for being incompetent..

  • Duff5000 on 19/12/2011 - 11:55

    Has a WP7! Seems decent so far.

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