LG Electronics P690 Optimus Net

Zitat: Pro: + Decent budget snapper + solid chassis + budget price Con: - Small display - lack of onboard storage - user interface is not impressive The LG Optimus Net is a neat-sized Android device at a budget price. It has a good go at offering media and web facilities, but doesn’t excel at either

Zitat: Pro: + Robust plastic build quality + Decent speed for the price + Unobtrusive Android skin + Runs Gingerbread + Good battery life Contra: - Poor screen resolution and colour quality - There are faster devices for very little more money - Underwhelming camera and video quality - Front plastic buttons feel loose and breakable The Optimus Net is one of the best entry-level Android devices currently available, and should be an easy justification for parents looking to get their kids a smartphone without breaking the bank. For anyone looking at a first-time smartphone, the Optimus Net is a decent choice. However, unless you’re really, really desperate to save money, we’d recommend spending an extra few dollars on a 3-year term, or an extra $100 outright. The performance, app compatibility and additional features and overall experience will be enhanced, something that you’ll dramatically enjoy long term. The LG Optimus Net is available for $0 on a 3-year term and $199.95 on Bell prepaid, or bought outright. It is also available at Best Buy and Future Shop. Entry-level Smartphone

Zitat: The LG Optimus Net doesn’t really stand out from the sea of Android handsets and sets the bar pretty low even for the basic category. Uninspiring plasticky design, lack of ambient light sensor, front-facing camera or flash for the 3MP shooter on the rear don’t help its cause to differentiate itself either. The biggest drawbacks are its voice and camera quality, but the handset surprises pleasantly with good video codec support, and playback of DivX/Xvid videos up to 720x480p definitions. The closest alternative to the Optimus Net is the Samsung Galaxy Y , which features the same cheap plastic shell and basic hardware, but has a slightly smaller screen. For only a bit more money you can score the HTC Wildfire S , too, which has much better looks and feel, plus a 5MP camera with LED flash. In the beginning we were wondering if this one will be a successful replacement of the Optimus One . The answer is not. It is just a minor processor improvement over the old model, and comes way later to the market, where the requirements are way higher now. The shelves are already flooded with budget Android handsets, and most of them are better than the Optimus Net.