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LG Octane Remove phone

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Also known as LG VN530 PA Rating - 4.5
User Rating - 7.2

Posted: 27 Oct 2010
Market Status: Released US carrier availability: Verizon - Discontinued

Samsung Gusto 2 Remove phone

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Posted: 19 Apr 2012
Market Status: Released US carrier availability: Verizon - Available (since 01 May 2012)

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Design
Device typeFeature phoneFeature phone 
Form factorClamshellClamshell 
Dimensions4.21 x 2.16 x 0.63 inches (107 x 55 x 16 mm)3.82 x 1.93 x 0.75 inches (97 x 49 x 19 mm) 
Weight4.50 oz (128 g)
the average is 4.4 oz (125 g)		3.90 oz (111 g)
the average is 4.4 oz (125 g)		 
Design featuresFull keyboard, Numeric keypad, D-PadNumeric keypad, D-Pad 
Side Keys Left: Volume control; Right: Camera shutter, Other 
Display
Physical size 2.0 inches 
Resolution320 x 240 pixels128 x 160 pixels 
Pixel density

Pixel density - The pixel density of a display represents the number of pixels over an area of one inch. It’s measured in “pixels per inch”, or ppi. The higher the number, the more detailed and good-looking the display is.

 102 ppi 
Technology

Technology - There are two main screen technologies currently used in phones and tablets: LCD and AMOLED. The former usually features a light source and liquid crystals, while the latter is based on organic light-emitting diodes. Newer LCD variations like IPS-LCD and Super-LCD allow for very accurate color reproduction and very wide viewing angles, where no significant image quality loss is observed. Current AMOLED screens differ in such a way that they can exhibit much more saturated colors (sometimes too much) and incredibly high contrast levels, which is due to black color being completely black in AMOLED displays.

TFTTFT 
Colors262 144262 144 
Additional display

Additional display - Shows specs of the phone's additional display

Color, TFTColor, CSTN 
Resolution

Resolution - Refers to the width and the length od the additional display

176 x 220 pixels96 x 96 pixels 
Physical Size 1.00 inches 
Colors

Colors - Shows the number of colors that the additional display supports

262 14465 536 
Battery
Talk time6.33 hours
the average is 10 h (623 min)		7.00 hours
the average is 10 h (623 min)		 
Stand-by time14.2 days (340 hours)
the average is 18 days (434 h)		14.6 days (350 hours)
the average is 18 days (434 h)		 
Capacity 1000 mAh 
TypeLi - IonLi - Ion 
Hardware
Processor

Processor - The processor is the main computing component of a phone and is a major factor when it comes to the overall speed of the device. Some more powerful smartphones use dual-core and quad-core processors designed to deliver greater performance.

 400 MHz 
Built-in storage 0.064 GB 
Storage expansionmicroSD, microSDHC up to 16 GB  
Camera
Camera3.2 megapixels1.3 megapixels 
FlashLED  
FeaturesSmile detection, Burst mode, PanoramaExposure compensation, White balance presets, Night mode, Effects 
CamcorderYes  
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Multimedia
Music player   
Filter byPlaylists  
Supported formatsMP3, AAC, AAC+, WMA  
SpeakersEarpiece, Stereo speakers  
Internet browsing
Browsersupports: supports: HTMLYes 
Built-in online services support Facebook, Twitter 
Technology
CDMA

CDMA - Code Division Multiple Access. A technique of multiplexing, also called spread spectrum, in which analog signals are converted into digital form for transmission. For each communication channel, the signals are encoded in a sequence known to the transmitter and the receiver for that channel. The foremost application is digital cellular phone technology from QUALCOMM that operates in the 800MHz band and 1.9GHz PCS band. CDMA phones are noted for their excellent call quality and long battery life.

800, 1900 MHz800, 1900 MHz 
DataEV-DO  
Positioning

Positioning - This field shows the positioning systems supported by the device. There are three main types: GPS, A-GPS and GLONASS. GPS - This is one of the most widespread global positioning technologies, developed and maintained by the U.S. government. It uses satellites in order to detect your location. Works best in clear weather. A-GPS - A-GPS stands for Assisted GPS and is the industry standard for positioning and navigation. “Assisted” means that it can use local wireless networks, in addition to satellites, for quicker and more precise localization. GLONASS - GLONASS is a global positioning system, developed by the Russian Federation. It’s very similar to GPS, but isn’t so popular in cell phones.

GPS, E911S-GPS 
NavigationYesYes 
Phone features
PhonebookCaller groups, Multiple numbers per contact, Picture ID, Ring ID1000 entries, Picture ID 
OrganizerCalendar, Alarm, Document viewer (Office 2007, Office 2003, PDF), CalculatorCalendar, Alarm, Calculator, World clock, Notepad 
MessagingSMS, MMS, Predictive text inputSMS, MMS, Predictive text input (T9, XT9) 
E-mailIMAP, POP3, SMTP, Microsoft ExchangeYes 
Instant MessagingYes  
OTA Software updates Yes 
GamesYes  
Connectivity
Bluetooth2.1, EDR2.1 
ProfilesAdvanced Audio Distribution (A2DP), Audio/Video Control Transport Protocol (AVCTP), Audio/Video Distribution Transport Protocol (AVDTP), Audio/Visual Remote Control Profile (AVRCP), Basic Imaging (BIP), Basic Printing (BPP), Dial-up networking (DUN), File Transfer (FTP), Generic Access (GAP), Generic Audio/Video Distribution (GAVDP), Handsfree (HFP), Headset (HSP), Human Interface Device (HID), Logical Link Control and Adaptation Protocol, Message Access Profile (MAP), Object Push (OPP), Phone Book Access (PBAP), Serial Port (SPP), Service Discovery Application (SDAP), Service Discovery Protocol (SDP)Handsfree (HFP), Headset (HSP), Object Push (OPP), Phone Book Access (PBAP), Serial Port (SPP) 
USBYesYes 
ConnectormicroUSBmicroUSB 
FeaturesMass storage deviceUSB charging 
Headphones connector2.5mm2.5mm 
Charging connectormicroUSBmicroUSB 
OtherComputer sync  
Other features
NotificationsMusic ringtones (MP3), Polyphonic ringtones, Vibration, Flight mode, Silent mode, SpeakerphonePolyphonic ringtones, Vibration, Flight mode, Silent mode, Speakerphone 
Hearing aid compatibilityM4M4, T4 
OtherVoice dialing, Voice commands, Voice recording, TTY/TDDVoice dialing, Voice commands, TTY/TDD 
Regulatory Approval
FCC approval

FCC approval - The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is an independent United States government agency, directly responsible to Congress. The FCC was established by the Communications Act of 1934 and is charged with regulating interstate and international communications by radio, television, wire, satellite and cable. The FCC's jurisdiction covers the 50 states, the District of Columbia, and U.S. possessions. Every wireless phone device that that is sold in the U.S. has to be tested and approved for sale by the FCC.

   
Date approved

Date approved - Shows the date when the particular phone is approved by the Federal Communications Commission

03 Jun 2010  
FCC ID value: BEJVN530 link  
FCC measured SAR

FCC measured SAR - The exposure standard for mobile devices employs a unit of measurement known as the Specific Absorption Rate, or SAR. The SAR limit stated in the international guidelines is 2.0 W/ kg*. Tests for SAR are conducted using standard operating positions with the device transmitting at its highest certified power level in all tested frequency bands. Although the SAR is determined at the highest certified power level, the actual SAR of the device while operating can be well below the maximum value.

   
Head0.77 W/kg0.41 W/kg 
Measured in1900 MHz  
Body0.55 W/kg0.52 W/kg 
Measured in1900 MHz  
Availability
Officially announced27 Oct 2010  
Shopping information
Accessories Wall/USB Charger, Product Safety & Warranty Guide, Quick Reference Guide 
MSRP price   
$ 350  

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