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Virgin Mobile's LG Optimus V already for sale

By Sam Earley

Published: Jan 29, 2011, 1:45 PM

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Virgin Mobile's LG Optimus V already for sale

Earlier in the week we reported that Virgin Mobile was about to get the LG Optimus V, which is their version one the LG Optimus One. Even though the device isn't expected to be sold on-line Virgin Mobile until February 1st, it appears that some retail stores have already begin selling it for the low non-contract price of $150. Features of the LG Optimus V include Android 2.2 Froyo, 600MHz processor, 3.2" HVGA display (320x480 resolution), 3MP camera, 2GB of internal storage and a microSDHC memory card slot. It run's on the carrier's 3G network, but also supports Wi-Fi connections.

One of the phone's users has posted a few videos of the LG Optimus V, including an unboxing, hardware, and Quadrant benchmark, which only got a score of 492.But for $150 without a contract, the owner seems pretty happy with his purchase. Be sure to check out the videos below and let us know if you'll be buying one.

source: gforgames and YouTube

LG Optimus V Unboxing, Virgin Mobile USA getitbackup

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Optimus V Hardware Review, Virgin Mobile getitbackup

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Optimus V Speed Test, Virgin Mobile LG Optimus V getitbackup

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Optimus V Quadrant Standard Performance Benchmark, Virgin Mobile getitbackup

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Sam Earley, is a former reviews and news writer at PhoneArena. His incredibly productive run included numerous reviews and comparison articles of breakthrough products, such as the Motorola DROID X, Verizon Pre 2, HTC Thunderbolt and many others.