Youth oriented LG Optimus Chat C550 is available with O2 UK as a pay & go device

Granted that other devices might have overshadowed it, but theLG Optimus Chat C550 was actually first introduced back in February during MWC2011 by LG – and now it’s becoming a reality.

In fact, the handset is hitting the streets of the UKcourtesy of O2 where the device is being made available for £139 ($222) on a Pay-As-You-Goplan.  Currently available in a combinationpink/black paint job, the LG Optimus Chat C550 will also become available in ablack/silver variant – though, there isn’t an exact time frame on when we’llsee it.

Nonetheless, this youth oriented Android 2.2 Froyosmartphone will more than likely attract its target audience thanks to itslandscape style QWERTY keyboard – the perfect companion for text messagingbuff!. Other features include a 2.8” HVGA display, 3-megapixel camera, 140MB ofinternal storage, microSD card slot, HSDPA, Wi-Fi, GPS, and a 3.5mm headsetjack.

source: O2 UK via Unwired View