T-Mobile LG Optimus L9: an affordable ICS smartphone with a decent spec sheet

T-Mobile has a convincing and affordable mid-level Android phone to offer this holiday season, the LG Optimus L9.
The device was officially launched yesterday but, it initially didn’t become available on T-Mobile’s website due to some technical issues. The issues seem to be fixed by now, so you are free to order it if the Optimus L9 tickles your fancy.
The mid-range device comes with a price tag of $79.99 with a 2-year contract, and after a mail-in rebate of $50. The L9 is available both through T-Mobile.com and brick-and-more stores.
For 80 bucks, we dare to say that the Optimus L9 is a pretty good deal, thanks to the host of unique features it supports. The L9 comes with Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich and features a dual-core 1GHz processor. It also boasts a decent 4.5-inch qHD IPS display, 1GB RAM, and a 5 MP main camera along with a front facing VGA camera. It also carries 4GB of internal memory extendable up to 32GB through a microSD card slot, a 2,150mAh battery, and T-Mobile’s unique Wi-Fi calling feature.
Overall, the features of the L9 are quite similar to those offered by the Galaxy Nexus. If the stars align, LG’s latest mid-ranger could be a hot seller from T-Mobile this holiday season. Will you buy one for yourself or your loved ones?

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LG Optimus L9 heading to T-Mobile on October 31 for $79.99

As Sprint and AT&T are preparing to welcome the LG Optimus G, T-Mobile is opting to carry its smaller and less-equipped cousin, the LG Optimus L9. Before the budget phone was even listed on T-Mo’s website, a leak suggested that it will be priced rather aggressively. Now, the price has been confirmed by the carrier.
Starting next week, specifically on October 31^st, you can buy the LG Optimus L9 on T-Mobile retail stores and online. If you choose the two-year classic voice and data plan, new customers only have to plunk down $79.99 for the phone (after a $50 mail in rebate). Qualifying customers can opt for the equipment installment plan, where you need only pay $49.99 for the device, and then an additional $15 monthly over the next 20 months.
The LG Optimus L9 boasts a 4.5-inch qHD display, dual-core 1GHz Snapdragon S3 processor, 1GB RAM, 8GB onboard storage, microSD support, 5MP rear camera with LED flash and 1080p HD recording, 1.3MP front-facing camera, Wi-Fi calling, Bluetooth 3.0, 2,150mAh battery, and Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich.
Given the price, this phone will surely attract folks who want a phone with a big display, but are not too concerned about the rest of the specs or future software updates.
Would you recommend the LG Optimus L9?

 

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