LG Connect is 4G LTE enabled smart phone for MetroPCS introduced at CES this year. It's the first Android phone on carrier powered by a 1.2 GHz dual-core mobile processor and equipped with a 4.0" NOVA screen with Corning® Gorilla® Glass Screen Protector, a main 5 MP camera on the back capable up to 720p HD video capture, a 0.3 MP front facing webcam and a 4 GB of internal memory. LG MS840 Connect 4G works on CDMA1x, EVDO and 4G LTE network. Its also come with pre-loaded Rhapsody Unlimited Music service.
LG Connect MS840 LTE 4G Specs:
Network: CDMA, LTE
Band: CDMA 800, 1900 MHz / LTE 1700 MHz
Data: 2G CDMA1x, EVDO, 4G LTE
Processor: 1.2 GHz dual-core
RAM: 1 GB
OS: Android 2.3.6 Gingerbread
Display: 4.0 inch NOVA Tech, Light sensor, Proximity sensor, 480x840p, Corning® Gorilla® Glass Screen Protector
Camera: 5 MP, AF, 720p HD Video capture
Front Camera: 0.3 MP VGA camera
Memory: 4 GB
Storage Slot: MicroSD up to 32 GB
Music: MP3, Audio streaming, WMA, AAC
Video: MP4, AVI, WMV, MP4, MKV
Messaging: SMS, MMS, IM, Social media
Browser: HTML, Flash, Youtube, Picasa
Connectivity: Bluetooth 3.0, MicroUSB, WiFi BGN
HDMI: -
DLNA: -
Wi-Fi hotspot: -
GPS: A-GPS
Battery: -
Dimensions: -
This device has a compact design that looks pretty with still carrying the impression of today's mobile phones. We can also find there are 4 buttons at the bottom. Screen measuring 4 inches with NOVA technology looks very spacious with a thin frame and a black bandage. Meanwhile, when introduced LG Connect (MS840) still carrying the Android version 2.3.x (Gingerbread). Actually, many people look forward to Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich in their latest gadgets. LG Connect 4G reported to be released to the market by MetroPCS in Q1 this year. Nevertheless there has been no detail date and official information about it including price created for this LTE 4G-capable smart phones.
UPDATE:
March 3, 2012 - LG Connect 4G (MS840) is available for $349 ($30 mail in rebate) or for $319 without any contract on MetroPCS.
