wired.co.uk Updated:
2011-07-31 05:13:02
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LG might have been first out of the blocks with a dual core handset, and first to launch a phone with a 3D screen in the UK. But while those phones hit the headlines, the real money's to be had from good quality midrange phones, like the Optimus Black...
Beautiful screen, 5 megapixel camera, Android 2.2...
Screen could be more sensitive, LG World...
The Optimus Black has a terrific looking (if slightly laggardly acting) screen and a strong range of Android-supported features, making it a decent lower-cost alternative to the range-topping Optimus 2X.SpecificationsSoftware : Android 2.2 Froyo Proces...
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itreviews.com Updated:
2011-07-31 05:13:15
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The LG Optimus Black is, well... . And slim. Very slim indeed. And light. It's well built, and has a good screen. And it runs Android. Its main problem is that there are lots of other Android handsets out there that are well built and look good. And a...
Good screen; thin; good camera...
Gesture control gimmicky; poor battery life.
The LG Optimus Black is a difficult handset to evaluate. Its poor battery life is a real let-down, the high quality screen a big plus point. We're non-plussed by the gesture control, but the general specifications are pleasing. In the end, it's better...
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LG distinguished itself recently by releasing the UK’s first smartphone with a dual-core processor. But while the Optimus 2X grabbed all the headlines, LG also delivered another high-end handset - single-core, this time - the Optimus Black. Optimus Bla...
The Optimus Black’s single-core processor may not be in the top rank but it’s still plenty fast, all the better to power that terrifically bright and clear screen. But while the screen’s great to look at, it still suffers from the lack of sensitivity...
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3g.co.uk Updated:
2011-07-31 05:13:38
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In the world of mobile phones, four months is an awfully long time. While we got quite excited by our first glimpse of the Optimus Black at CES, now we are not so impressed. Sure, the display is very impressive, but it’s hard to say that the build q...
The NOVA screen impresses with its vibrancy and offers a great experience even if you’re outside...
Operating system Android 2.2 is oldfashioned, On/off WiFi connection, sluggish webpages...
At this price we had hoped for a smoother user experience, but we did really like the vibrant screen...
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Sitting alongside the LG Optimus 2X, the LG Optimus Black is a top-end smartphone, slipping in at just over £400, attempting to compete with the Samsung Galaxy S2 and Apple iPhone 4 for the smartphone crown, but with considerably fewer features and less p...
NOVA display, 4-inch screen, Thin and lightweight chassis, Quick to navigate, 2MP front-facing camera...
Gesture UI is fun but mainly pointless, Not latest software, Casing is a little roughly hewn, Disappointing video recording capability, Occasional microSD card problems...
A brilliant display screen on this Android 2.2-powered smartphone helps it to rival Apple's iPhone 4...
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digitalversus.com Updated:
2011-07-31 05:13:48
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The Optimus Black does a good job of picking up mobile phone signal and supports all of the wireless connections you'd expect from a smartphone. The WiFi direct mode allows it to communicate with other WiFi devices. Voice calls are perfectly fine, but...
Great size/weight ratio for such a light phone, Sleek design with decent build quality, Bright screen with good contrast levels, Camera quality and native support for DivX video, Battery life: still short, but good for a smartphone...
Screen doesn't reproduce colours accurately, Poor quality speakers...
The LG Optimus Black combines a sleek design with an ultra-light handset to make what is certainly one of the best Android smartphones currently available. It might not pack the same punch as its rivals, but it's affordable enough to be a hit with a wi...
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The LG Optimus Black offers up the sort of specs that where considered high-end in 2010. The advent of dual core devices, higher resolution displays and cameras has created a superphone category - occupied by the sibling LG Optimus 2X for example - le...
Great screen, interesting design, LG's light touch on Android still delivers the core Android experience...
HD video capture arrives at the wrong ratio, Gestures seem rather pointless, battery life is poor, video format support is poor, DLNA support incomplete...
There are a number of irritating problems with the Optimus Black which doesn't offer quite the complete experience we'd expect. Some of this could be easily fixed with software, but at the moment, there are better options elsewhere...
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T3.com
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2011-07-31 05:13:57
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LG has been working hard to craft a range of high-end phones that entice customers away from the glitz of an iPhone and the cool Android stylings of HTC and Samsung’s range. The Optimus Black (or P970) is a phone that attempts to fight on two front...
Slim design, Clear screen, Easy pocketability...
Poor battery life, Erratic email client, Average keyboard...
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It’s easy to see the LG Optimus Black as something of an anti-climax after the South Korean phone peddler snatched the world record for the first dual-core phone with the LG Optimus 2X. After all, it’s powered by a single core, can’t shoot in full...
Super bright screen...
LG's software is worse than ever, Android 2.2...
We really wanted to like the LG Optimus Black: we’re desperately waiting for LG to crash the party with a truly amazing handset to rival the iPhone, top end HTC phones and Samsung’s Galaxy S range. However, for the asking price (Around £400 SIM-free)...
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The LG Optimus Black is a smartly designed Google Android phone that features a nice-looking display, a simple and clean user interface, and battery life that would make some far-more-expensive smartphones envious. The LG Optimus Black is dependable an...
The LG Optimus Black is a compact, nicely designed, no-nonsense Android phone that might work well for users who don't need a top-of-the-line model or who would rather not buy their phone from a wireless carrier. LG announced the Optimus Black at the C...
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LG's Optimus Black was launched with much less fanfare than the company's flagship LG Optimus 2X or fancy LG Optimus 3D, but it's an Android 2.2 handset with a single-core 1GHz processor that's lighter than the Samsung Galaxy S2. It's not quite as thin...
A gorgeous, bright screen, innovative gesture control and light weight make the Optimus Black very tempting, especially if you can get it on a £20-per-month contract...
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Introduction & Features About six months back, I was suffering from a serious case of Android fatigue. There were almost a dozen mid-range Android phones waiting in the wings to be reviewed and there was virtually nothing to separate them from each oth...
If it wasn’t for the small issues that bug its UI and touchscreen response, the LG Optimus Black would have scored a lot higher. However, in spite of all its weaknesses I can say with some certainly that the P970 is one of the best Android smartphon...
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fonehome.co.uk Updated:
2011-08-07 11:57:50
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The LG Optimus Black caused quite the stir when it was first revealed in January, with its uber-thin chassis and great display. But five months is a long time in mobile technology: can it still compete with the new releases? Read our review and find ou...
A few of LG’s software quirks aside, we like the Optimus Black, but its direct rival, the Xperia Arc, is superior in almost every way...
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LG's Optimus Black has put itself in a crowded market. This phone is boasting some high end specs, with its NOVA screen technology and slim profile but can it stand out from the crowd? We're looking beyond the flash PR box that was sent to us and comp...
The LG Optimus Black may have a few drawback such as its poor build quality and bad battery life but overall I feel that for the price it's simply an amazing device. A fast processor and an amazing screen is what sets this device out from the rest of i...
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Zdnet.com.au Updated:
2011-11-05 12:03:04
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Tweet Available plans 22 plans available starting from $29 to $129 Are you in the market for an Android smartphone? Good luck. There has never been a time that we can remember where there has been so much competition, with a multitude of new handse...
Good smartphone experience, Nice tweaks in LG Android UI, Great battery life...
Average camera only, A few too many gimmicks, No HDMI...
The Optimus Black is a solid smartphone, but one that might get lost amongst the competition in this hugely competitive year in phones. The NOVA display is clearly visible outdoors, but this feature will only appeal to those who will make use of it.
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LG is best known for producing budget mobile phones, but its latest Optimus Black Android phone is anything but entry-level. This slim and stylish smartphone is just 9.2mm thick, possesses an excellent display, and a good quality camera.Read our revie...
Tapered, lightweight design, Good quality camera with flash, Excellent display...
Back cover scratches easily, Not running latest Android software, Performance is not blazing fast...
The LG Optimus Black possesses a great design and a good quality camera, along with a screen that offers superb sunlight legibility. The Optimus Black isn't as fast as the latest dual-core smartphones, but if you're after an Android phone with style, this...
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One of the most important features of a touchscreen smartphone is arguably its screen, and LG is hoping that the Optimus Black P970 has what it takes to outshine the competition.Design DutyToday’s smartphones can no longer just impress performance wise...
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recombu.com Updated:
2014-03-30 05:14:27
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The LG Optimus Black is a slim, light smartphone, running on Google’s Android. It arrives in shops just after another Optimus, the 2X. It may be pitched at a lower price, and it’s got the looks. but how does the rest of the phone compare to it’s high-e...
Although we liked the monolithic stylings of the Optimus Black, it may not be to everyone’s tastes and may attract jeers of being, 'just another iPhone clone.'But the Optimus Black is a solid smartphone, and it gives a solid performance across apps, em...
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whatmobile.net Updated:
2014-04-04 02:38:20
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All screens bright and beautiful, all features great and small, all things wise and wonderful, is LG€s best of all?Everything needs a hook these days, and at first glance the LG Optimus Black is about as nondescript as you can get. No dual-core, no HD out...
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tekgadg.com Updated:
2014-09-21 01:45:22
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It seems that we've come to expect new bells and whistles with every phone release. Every phone has to have the latest screen technology, the fastest network, the thinnest casing, or whatever else may catch consumer's attention right away. However, it is...
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The LG Optimus Black is a smartly designed Android phone that features a nice-looking display, a simple and clean user interface, and battery life that would make some far-more-expensive smartphones envious.I spent a day using the phone and found it to be...
Overall I was quite impressed with the LG Optimus Black, it has an excellent display, and I really like the user interface, it is good too see a manufacturer just adding the bare minimum to Android, although we would have liked to see the Optimus Black co...
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LG introduce a upgraded product LG Optimus White is a higher capacity Android phone. The LG Optimus White - Display:The LG Optimus White is a sleek Android smartphone with a 4 inch NOVA display that is designed to be the clearest and most readable mobile...
If we do not take the color difference into account, both the LG Optimus White and the LG Optimus Black appear to be absolutely identical. You get the same 9.2 millimeters thin Android 2.2 Froyo-powered smartphone that shines with its bright 4-inch NOVA d...
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TechPinas Gadget Reviews Series presents... LG Optimus Black P970 Overview: When Korean company, LG Electronics, released the Optimus Black P970 earlier this year, the handset effectively and officially replaced the Apple iPhone 4 as the thinnest smar...
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I think there are two big benefits to having a phone as slim as the LG Optimus Black. At 9.2-millimeters-thin, the LG Optimus Black is the one of the world's slimmest Android phones! You have to see it in the flesh to fully appreciate its design. I...
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This svelte black box contains the smartphone that flaunts the brightest mobile screen in the world today:...
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Reduced power consumption and bright display rarely - if at all - go together in smartphones. Yet, this combination is exactly what the ultra-thin LG Optimus Black offers. Usually, a bright display on a smartphone is the biggest culprit to short uptime...
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Android smart phones today are getting slicker and powerful but it is often limited to manufacturer's flagship models. While there are more cheap and cheerful Androids today, they tend to sacrifice in terms of design and aesthetics. What if there's someth...
The LG Optimus Black is a decently priced phone with the looks and dimensions of a high end product. Unfortunately for hard core users, the Optimus Black is a tough one to recommend due to its performance, battery life and stability issues when pushed to...
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Updated on 7th July 2011 **The article has been updated with performance benchmarks conducted on a retail unit, thus updating the earlier preview to a final review with ratings given for the LG Optimus Black.What is the LG Optimus Black? One thing's fo...
Black Lights the WayThe minimalistic approach of the LG Optimus Black, coupled with its thin profile, scored some points with us. However, Its profile isn't uniform across the device, with a tapered edge along the border creating an illusion of slimness...
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Updated on 7th July 2011 **The article has been updated with performance benchmarks conducted on a retail unit, thus updating the earlier preview to a final review with ratings given for the LG Optimus Black.What is the LG Optimus Black? One thing's fo...
Black Lights the WayThe minimalistic approach of the LG Optimus Black , coupled with its thin profile, scored some points with us. However, Its profile isn't uniform across the device, with a tapered edge along the border creating an illusion of slimness...
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The LG Optimus Black may be thin and bright, but there are numerous quirks that prevent it from being mentioned in the same breath as other leading devices. The hardware specifications are pretty good. It is just that it seemed to be put together without much thought for coh...
Super-thin phone and NOVA display. Fairly decent for an entertainment device...
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LG recently introduced what they claim to be the thinnest and brightest Android phone available in the market in the form of the Optimus Black.It is also one of the most affordable phones with above-average specs for its price point that we have today. I...
The LG Optimus Black might be underpowered compared to the superphones being released these days but it doesn't try to compete with them. What it does is give you an affordable alternative for a phone with above-average specs, top-notch display and an sle...
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fhm.com.ph Updated:
2016-11-27 00:22:37
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LG Electronics Philippines recently introduced two new smart phones under its Optimus Series.One is a Guinness World Record holder and the other owns the brightest NOVA display in the market today. This is the LG Optimus 2X:On paper, it sounds awesome: It...
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