LG Optimus One achieves 1 million unit sales in the first 40 days
LG has proudly announced that their Optimus One model has sold an impressive 1 million units in the first 40 days of availability. In case you were confused, the Optimus One is also known as the Optimus T on T-Mobile, and the Optimus S on Sprint. It will also be available soon on Verizon as the LG Vortex.
"The versatile, powerful LG Optimus One was designed to provide an easy transition into the world of smartphones and as these numbers demonstrate, there is obviously a strong demand for this type of device," said LG's President/CEO, Dr. Jong-seok Park. They go on to say that the Optimus One demonstrates that Android handsets aren't just for early adopters any more.
source: AndroidCentral
While the 1 million unit achievement might make Steve Jobs chuckle, it represents a win for LG's smartphone division. The Optimus One is a more beginner-friendly Android device than many others, in both its function and its price. It offers all the functionality of Android 2.2, but generally costs about US$30 or less on contract.
"The versatile, powerful LG Optimus One was designed to provide an easy transition into the world of smartphones and as these numbers demonstrate, there is obviously a strong demand for this type of device," said LG's President/CEO, Dr. Jong-seok Park. They go on to say that the Optimus One demonstrates that Android handsets aren't just for early adopters any more.
The Optimus One (et al) is a rock-solid device, with Android 2.2, a 3.2MP camera, GPS, Wi-Fi, and a long-lasting 1500mAh battery. While its sales certainly aren't record-breaking within the Android family, it is a welcome success to LG, which has been suffering from a sharp dive in handset sales.
source: AndroidCentral
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