LG Optimus G (E973) now official: Price, Specs and Availability in the Philippines

LG's New Flagship LTE Device Offers Superior User Experience for "Living Without Boundaries"

LG just announced the launch of the Optimus G, a new premium flagship device offering a unique User Experience (UX) supported by innovative hardware performance. The powerful hardware included in the Optimus G allows for the possibility of such a creative and engaging UX which will enable Optimus G users to "live without boundaries." More about the LG Optimus G after the jump.

With a powerful quad-core processor, Snapdragon S4 Pro, as its base and industry best technologies for enhanced viewing and longer battery life, LG adds the finishing touches on the Optimus G with a beautiful sleek design and innovative UX features. The offerings in the Optimus G will provide users an experience currently unavailable on any other smartphone.

Inheriting LG's design DNA and heritage, the blend of delicate design and technology placed the emphasis on simplicity with a completely black unibody form in the Optimus G. For this unique look, LG developed and patented the Crystal Reflection process, which is applied to the back of the Optimus G for a luxurious look and feel. Crystal Reflection gives the Optimus G's back cover the ability to display different patterns depending on the viewing angle and lighting. Also, the intricate polarized pattern, which sparkles under the sleek surface, creates a three-dimensional illusion that is eye-catching and exquisitely reminiscent of a jewel. And finally, laser cutting gives the Optimus G a clean finish with metallic highlights.

LG Optimus G Features:
· QSlide Function shows two different screens simultaneously on one display. As it doesn't show a part of the screen but the entire screen of both functions, the user can complete two tasks concurrently – such as sending a text message or searching the web while watching a video;
· Live Zooming enhances the video-watching experience as users can zoom in up to five times while the video is being streamed for a close-up of one's child while watching a recorded video from a school recital;
· Dual Screen Dual Play not only allows mirroring between the smartphone and a TV, it also has the ability to display different content on each screen wirelessly. For example, a slide presentation can be displayed on the TV while the Optimus G shows the accompanying speaking notes;
· QuickMemo allows users to write, draw, or jot a memo with their finger directly on the captured screen for sharing instantly with others as an attachment or a URL. The QuickMemo can also be used as an overlay feature - like jotting down a number using the QuickMemo and directly dialing the number while the number is on the top layer;
· Screen Zooming allows for the zooming in and out of lists in music player, email, text messages and photo gallery. It also offers the ability to change the font size and screen layout;
· Application Link launches preset applications (Email, calendar, weather, etc) when the alarm is turned off - making your preparation time in the morning go a little faster with all the information prepared on your screen;
· Icon Personalizer allows users the ability to customize icons by editing size and adding images so the most frequently used apps can be most easily accessible.

LG Optimus G Specifications:
4.7-inch WXGA (768 x 1280) True HD-IPS + display
Quad-core 1.5GHz Krait Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Pro processor
Android 4.0.4 (Ice Cream Sandwich) with LG Optimus UI v3.0
Adreno 320 GPU
2GB of RAM
32GB of internal storage
microSD up to 32GB
13MP/8MP (market dependent) autofocus camera with LED flash
1080p@30fps video recording
1.3MP front-facing camera
GPS with A-GPS support
Bluetooth v4.0 with A2DP
HSDPA, HSUPA, LTE
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
DLNA, Wi-Fi hotspot
Dolby mobile sound enhancement
Li-Ion 2100mAh battery
131.9 x 68.9 x 8.5mm (dimension)
145g (weight)

LG Optimus G Price and Availability in the Philippines:
LG Optimus G will go on sale in Korea starting next week followed by key global markets in October. There’s no word yet on pricing or availability of the phone in the Philippines. I’ll update this post as soon as I get more details about the pricing or availability of the phone in the country. So, stay tuned!