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LG Optimus Link Remove phone

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Also known as LG P698
Posted: 02 Feb 2012
Market Status: Released

LG Optimus Black Remove phone

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Also known as LG B, LG P970, LG Ignite PA Rating - 7.5
User Rating - 7.7

Posted: 05 Jan 2011
Market Status: Released US carrier availability: Alltel - Discontinued as LG Ignite

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Design
Device typeSmart phoneSmart phone 
OSAndroid (2.3)Android (2.3, 2.2) 
Form factorCandybarCandybar 
Dimensions4.49 x 2.32 x 0.48 inches (114 x 59 x 12.1 mm)4.80 x 2.52 x 0.36 inches (122 x 64 x 9.2 mm) 
Weight4.40 oz (125 g)
the average is 4.4 oz (125 g)		3.84 oz (109 g)
the average is 4.4 oz (125 g)		 
Display
Physical size3.2 inches4.0 inches 
Resolution320 x 480 pixels480 x 800 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.

180 ppi233 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.

TFTIPS LCD 
Colors262 14416 777 216 
TouchscreenCapacitive, Multi-touchCapacitive, Multi-touch 
FeaturesProximity sensorLight sensor, Proximity sensor, Scratch-resistant glass 
Battery
Talk time4.50 hours
the average is 10 h (623 min)		6.00 hours
the average is 10 h (623 min)		 
Stand-by time13.9 days (333 hours)
the average is 18 days (434 h)		14.6 days (350 hours)
the average is 18 days (434 h)		 
Capacity1500 mAh1500 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.

Single core, 800 MHz, Qualcomm MSM7227TSingle core, 1000 MHz 
System memory

System memory - System memory, or RAM memory is the type of memory that the device uses to temporarily store data from the OS or currently-running apps. The more RAM available to the device, the better the performance will be when multiple or heavier programs are running.

 512 MB RAM 
Built-in storage0.15 GB1 GB 
Storage expansionmicroSD, microSDHCmicroSD, microSDHC up to 32 GB 
Camera
Camera3 megapixels5 megapixels 
Flash LED 
FeaturesAuto focus, Face detection, Geo taggingAuto focus, Geo tagging 
CamcorderOther, 800 x 480 pixels 30 fpsYes 
Recording formatH.264  
Features Video calling 
Front-facing camera 2 megapixels 
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Multimedia
Music player   
Filter byAlbum, Artist, Playlists  
FeaturesAlbum art cover, Background playback  
Supported formatsMP3, AAC, AAC+, AMRMP3, AAC, AAC+, eAAC+, WAV, MIDI 
Video playback   
Supported formats MPEG4, H.263, H.264 
RadioFM  
SpeakersEarpiece, LoudspeakerEarpiece, Stereo speakers 
StreamingAudio, VideoAudio, Video 
YouTube playerYesYes 
Internet browsing
Browsersupports: supports: HTMLsupports: supports: HTML, Flash 
Built-in online services supportFacebook, TwitterFacebook, MySpace, Twitter 
Technology
GSM850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz 
UMTS2100 MHz900, 2100 MHz 
DataHSPA (unspecified), UMTS, EDGE, GPRSHSDPA 7.2 Mbit/s, HSUPA 5.76 Mbit/s, UMTS, EDGE 
Multiple SIM cards2 slots  
Global RoamingYesYes 
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, A-GPSA-GPS 
NavigationYesYes 
Phone features
PhonebookUnlimited entries, Caller groups, Multiple numbers per contact, Search by both first and last name, Picture ID, Ring IDUnlimited entries, Caller groups, Multiple numbers per contact, Search by both first and last name, Picture ID, Ring ID 
OrganizerCalendar, Alarm, Document viewer (Office 2007, Office 2003, PDF), Calculator, NotesCalendar, Alarm, Document viewer, Calculator, World clock 
MessagingSMS, MMS, Threaded view, Predictive text input (T9)SMS, MMS, Threaded view, Predictive text input 
E-mailIMAP, POP3, SMTP, Microsoft Exchange, Push e-mailIMAP, POP3, SMTP, Microsoft Exchange 
Instant MessagingGoogle TalkGoogle Talk 
Games Yes 
Connectivity
Bluetooth3.0Yes 
Profiles Advanced Audio Distribution (A2DP) 
Wi-Fi802.11 b, g802.11 b, g, n 
Wi-Fi Direct Yes 
USBUSB 2.0USB 2.0 
ConnectormicroUSBmicroUSB 
FeaturesMass storage device, USB chargingMass storage device, USB charging 
Headphones connector3.5mm3.5mm 
Charging connectormicroUSBmicroUSB 
OtherDLNA, Computer sync, OTA syncDLNA, Computer sync, OTA sync 
Other features
NotificationsHaptic feedback, Music ringtones (MP3), Polyphonic ringtones, Vibration, Flight mode, Silent modeHaptic feedback, Music ringtones (MP3), Polyphonic ringtones, Vibration, Flight mode, Silent mode, Speakerphone 
SensorsAccelerometerAccelerometer, Compass 
OtherVoice dialing, Voice commands, Voice recordingVoice recording, 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

 19 Jan 2011 
 FCC ID value: BEJP970 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.

   
Head 1.18 W/kg 
Measured in 1900 MHz 
Body 0.51 W/kg 
Measured in 850 MHz 
Availability
Officially announced 05 Jan 2011 
Shopping information
AccessoriesHeadset, manual, USB cable, 2GB memory card, charger and headset  

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