Pro andLG Mobile announces LG Optimus LG Optimus Net

LG Electronics in its endeavor to strengthen its Optimus series has announced the addition of LG Optimus Pro (LG-C660) and the LG Optimus Net (LG-P690). Both these smartphones will be powered by latest Android 2.3 platform Gingerbread version 2.3 known to offer enhanced multimedia support, enhanced power management and better gaming support.

Both the Optimus Pro and Optimus Net are equipped with 800 Mhz processor, 1500 mAh battery , 3G mega pixel camera to offer longer and better performance.

LG OPTIMUS PRO sports both QWERTY and Touch screen.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 email and scheduler enable instant access for enhanced speed and convenience. Optimus Pro will be available in white, titan, as well as black. It has screen resolution of 240 x 320 pixels and offers HSDPA speed of 3.6Mbps for superior mobile internet experience.

LG OPTIMUS NET is full touch screen handset that sports 3.2 inch screen with screen resolution of 320X480 pixels . With 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 it delivers clearer, sharper viewing of multimedia content while the LG SmartShare function allows easy sharing of content with other DLNA-friendly devices.

Depending on the carrier, some of the phones in Europe will be Near Field Communication (NFC) capable for mobile payments. The North American version will include a QWERTY keyboard and in Brazil, China, Asia and the CIS region, the Optimus Net will be dual SIM compatible. The phone will be available in white, as well as black.The two smartphones will be available starting this summer, rolling out in 30 markets beginning in Europe.