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It's Telstra and I'm guessing pre-paid perhaps with $10 credit.
LG Optimus L3, $34.50 at Woolworths, Telstra (Might Even Come with Some Call Credit?)
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Not sure it comes with any credit, and it's Android 2.3 mind.
Is it any good for an old person?
Links:
http://www.lg.com/au/mobile-phones/lg-Optimus-L3-E400F
http://www.gsmarena.com/lg_optimus_l3_e400-4461.phpSize 240 x 320 pixels, 3.2 inches (~125 ppi pixel density)
Dat res…
OS Android OS, v2.3.6 (Gingerbread)
CPU 800 MHz
Internal 1 GB storage, 384 MB RAM
Battery Li-Ion 1500 mAh battery
Stand-by Up to 600 h (2G) / Up to 600 h (3G)
Talk time Up to 12 h 30 min (2G) / Up to 10 h (3G)
MISC SAR EU 1.10 W/kg (head) 0.52 W/kg (body)2G Network GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G Network HSDPA 900 / 2100 <—- wait isn't that Optus?
Weight 110 g
Might not be too good for an old person because it's so small. I have small hands and I still find it hard to hit small buttons and links.
Too small. 4 inches would be the min size I would buy for an aged person.
Can this be unlocked and used with a Vodafone contract SIM ?
Yes. I unlocked mine by getting an unlock code from eBay for a few dollars. Eg (not the one I used, I did it a year ago) : http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Unlocking-unlock-code-for-LG-Opti…
yes easily unlocked,
Is there a way to use this as a universal remote/keyboard for say Kogan's Smart TV functions and PS3?
Have used one of these as my work phone for about a year (personal phone is an HTC One). I needed something basic, cheap, Android and with a battery that would last and this phone fits the bill. I easily get 3+ days out of a battery with light use.
Pros:
-Small
-Battery life (>3 days light use)
-Has copped a few knocks without damageCons:
-Terrible display (low res even for its size) - picture look bad, hard to click small links/buttons
-No flash on camera (for those who also like their phone as a torch)
-Won't run any complex apps - too slow
-Hardly any internal storageIf you want something that sits somewhere between a smartphone (surf the web, use basic apps) and the old style phones (built solid, cheap, long battery life) then this is a good pick.
Great review!
Nice summary. I got one a few weeks ago last time they had it on sale and you are spot on as to why I like it;
If you want something that sits somewhere between a smartphone (surf the web, use basic apps) and the old style phones (built solid, cheap, long battery life) then this is a good pick.
I also love that if I drop it (which is most likely, never dropped a phone before kids…now I've killed two that way) then it isn't a lot of money wasted. Am almost tempted to buy a spare :)
384 MB RAM - my Y201 drives me crazy with 512MB :/
For around $36 unlocked this is an excellent little android phone for small money.
Highlights : 1500mah battery, 800mhz cpu, autofocus 3mp camera, nice build quality.junk machine
2.3 android is rubbish
now we have to use 4.0 and higherdid you even look at the price you snob?
Can anyone comment on being able to delete pre-installed apps / saving to the 1GB memory / saving to the micro SD card?
A lot of reviews are saying you are limited to a handful of apps before getting memory errors, but I assume rooting it would sort this (is it easy to root this phone?)?
Root and use Link2SD in order to install more apps.
Unfortunately, can't be used on the Telstra Net G network (850 Mhz) ??
This model is actually LG Optimus L3 E400f which support WCDMA(3G) 850/2100 (and all gsm frequency) not normal E400. So it will support next G network (well its a Telstra prepaid phone)
How do I know…I bought one and that's what it's shown on the box (with Telstra nextG logo of course) I can take photo if you need proof.
installed only 5 apps and it is out of memory
move apps to SD
The LG Optimus L3 is sold out at the Woollies Sydney CBD stores at Town Hall and the Met Centre if anyone was interested in picking one up.
Does anyone know if the phone is compatible with Optus/Amaysim network?
Yes but only on the 2100Mhz band so you miss out on the yesg 900mhz coverage.
I believe this version is 850/1900/2100.
not on catalogue???