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Review: LG Spectrum for Verizon Wireless

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Media Camera Photos/Video Browse/Customize Extras

Browser

The stock Android browser performs very well on the Spectrum. When under LTE coverage, it was as fast as I've seen any browser on a mobile phone perform. Web sites appeared in a wink. When used with Verizon's EVDO network, the Spectrum gave a more average performance. Web sites loaded quickly, but not LTE-fast, that's for sure. The browser itself works well and has a decent set of controls.

Customize

The LG Spectrum offers the standard laundry list of customization features, such as wallpapers, ringtones, and all that stuff. The home screens can be littered with widgets, shortcuts, contacts, apps, ans so on. I am not a fan of the main app menu, but it can be customized if you care to take the time to do so.

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Hands On with the LG Spectrum for Verizon

The Spectrum is LG's new flagship 4G LTE phone from Verizon. The display is huge and HD, yet it's thinner than last year's Revolution.

LG Announces Spectrum for Verizon

Jan 9, 2012
LG today announced the Spectrum for Verizon, following in the footsteps of the Revolution announced at this time last year. The Spectrum sports 4G LTE and a 4.5-inch true HD IPS display, like the Nitro for AT&T.

Maintenance Update for LG Spectrum Swats Bugs

May 14, 2012
Verizon Wireless has detailed a forthcoming system update headed to the LG Spectrum. While the update does not install Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich, it does deliver a large number of bug fixes and feature improvements.

Verizon Announces Android 4.0 Update List

Mar 6, 2012
Verizon Wireless today published a list of its Android devices that it plans to update to Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich. The devices include the: HTC ThunderBolt, Droid Incredible 2, Rhyme, and Rezound; Motorola Xoom, Bionic, RAZR, RAZR MAXX, Droid 4, and Xyboards 8.2/10.1; Samsung Galaxy Tab 7.7/10.1; and the LG Spectrum.

LG Spectrum On Sale Today from Verizon for $199

Jan 19, 2012
Verizon Wireless today announced that the LG Spectrum is now available for sale at Verizon Wireless retail stores and online for $199.99 with a new contract. The Spectrum runs Android 2.3 Gingerbread (upgradeable to Android 4.0) and supports Verizon's LTE 4G network.

LG Spectrum

4.5" display HD+ resolution
Snapdragon S3 processor 1 GB RAM
1,830 mAh battery
Memory Card Slot, Headphone Jack (3.5mm)

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