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LG Connect 4G

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Released · Mar 03, 2012

This device is also known as LG MS840

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Design
Dimensions	4.59 x 2.45 x 0.46 inches 117 x 62 x 12 mm
Weight	4.83 oz (137.0 g)
Keys	Left: Volume control
Colors	Black

Display
Size	4.0-inch
Resolution	800x480px, 233 PPI
Technology	LCD
Screen-to-body	62.77 %
Features	Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor, Scratch-resistant glass

Hardware
Processor	Dual-core 1200 MHz
GPU	Yes
RAM	1GB
Internal storage	2GB
Storage expansion	microSDHC up to 32 GB
OS	Android (2.3)

Battery
Capacity	1540 mAh
Type	Li - Ion

Camera
Rear	Single camera
Main camera	5 MP (Autofocus)
Flash	LED
Video recording	1280x720 (HD) Video calling
Front	0.3 MP VGA

Connectivity & Features
Bluetooth	3.0, Yes
WLAN	Yes
USB	microUSB, USB 2.0
Hearing aid compatible	M4/T4
Location	GPS, A-GPS
Sensors	Accelerometer
Other	Computer sync, OTA sync

Multimedia
Headphones	3.5mm jack
Speakers	Earpiece, Loudspeaker
Features	Album art cover, Background playback, Dolby Mobile

Cellular
4G (FDD)	Bands 4(AWS-1)
Data Speed	LTE

Phone Features
Notifications	Music ringtones (MP3), Polyphonic ringtones, Vibration, Flight mode, Silent mode, Speakerphone
Other features	Voice dialing, Voice commands, Voice recording

Regulatory Approval
FCC approval	Date approved: Nov 15, 2011 FCC ID value: ZNFMS840
Measured SAR	Head: 1.04 W/kg Body: 1.01 W/kg

Buyers information
MSRP	$ 349

Availability
Officially announced	Jan 09, 2012

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Carrier Availability

Discontinued

Metro by T-Mobile

News

Back in February 2011, there was a rumor that pre-paid carrier MetroPCS was about to offer voice over LTE. This is a service that uses extra bandwidth on LTE signals for phone calls. Sorry to say that the HTC device mentioned never panned out. But no...

MetroPCS debuts voice over LTE in one market, South Korea to debut service Wednesday

Well MetroPCS fans, if you’ve been eying the LG Lucid for Verizon Wireless, you’ll be extremely glad to know that a very similar version is now available for purchase in the form of the LG Connect 4G. Priced at $249.99 no-contract, it’s undoubtedly o...

The LG Connect 4G has just been launched on MetroPCS. The Android powered handset is running Android 2.3 Gingerbread, features a 4-inch screen, a 1.2GHz dual-core processor, 1GB of RAM, front-facing camera for video chat, rear-facing 5-megapixel came...

Just the other day, we told you about the LG Connect 4G, which is an LTE enabled model that is expected to join the roster of MetroPCS as the MS840. On Friday, an FCC filing revealed that the phone might be offered also by Verizon as the VS840. It is...

FCC filing reveals Verizon as a possible second destination for LG Connect 4G

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Worth it if it's on sale for $150 or less

Posted: Dec 18, 2012, 2:43 AM

Phone owned for less than a month

Ok, this is SIMPLE: If the phone is on sale for $150 or less, BUY IT!

It has the same specs as the LG Motion, except that it runs on Gingerbread 2.3. Just check out the raw numbers and you'll see you're getting a better and bigger screen.

Of course if you really want Jellybean, then go for the Motion.

DETAILS:

Antenna:
I live in the hills, in a basement apartment. Above me are 2 stories. And I actually get reception with this phone in the back of my apartment! In other words, the antenna is pretty damn good.

Call quality:
Voice quality is good, call quality is good. Definitely a strong point.

4G Speeds:
Well, it's going to vary based on where you live. I haven't really gotten super fast speeds, but it's fast enough to listen to streaming music and download apps/updates quickly. For the price, it's worth it.

Camera:
The camera is average. Nothing special. Doesn't handle high contrast situations so well. Backlighting really gives it fits. It's not bad though.

Video:
The video quality is good. Don't expect to shoot a movie with it though.

Interface:
I like the interface, but that's a personal thing. It's smooth and not laggy. So that's a big plus.

Battery:
Ok, here's the GLARING weak spot. This thing dies quickly. With moderate use, like listening to music, making a few calls and sending a few text messages, the battery is almost dead by the end of the day. NOTE: I have not used JuiceDefender yet, because I want to see how long the battery will last.

The Feel of the Phone:
I don't really care about this, I've got a cover for the phone, so really, what does it matter? The phone is plastic, and sure doesn't feel as solid as my GFs iPhone. But once again, you get what you pay for.

OVERALL:
ONLY BUY THE PHONE IF IT'S ON SALE FOR $150 OR LESS.

PS If you can, purchase the phone IN-STORE because activating it online or over the phone is a hassle.

PPS I was torn between the LG Motion and LG Connect. I went with the Connect for the following reasons:
1. Screen is bigger, has more pixels and is just hands down better, check the specs.
2. They both run on the same chip and same amount of ram
3. The motion is a $150 phone. Do you really think the call quality is going to be better than a phone that costs $350? No way.
4. It was a $350 phone on sale for $150.